How can I apply labels to empty Bag or odd shaped containers using my AP550? How to apply labels more accurately using support fixtures or a jig (AP550)?

How can I apply labels to empty Bag or odd shaped containers using my AP550? How to apply labels more accurately using support fixtures or a jig (AP550)?

The platform of the AP550 applicator is meant to support specialized fixtures or placement helper jigs that make it easier to quickly place the container and more accurately place the label.  The fixtures can be made out of wood, moldable plastic, polyethylene foam or cardboard to provide repeatability, accuracy, and interchangeability.
 
Tool Box organizing foam works very well for this purpose.  Trace the outline of your container or bag and then cut it with a utility knife.    This foam has multiple different layers, where you cut the top layer and place it on the bottom layers and then adhere them together by removing the adhesive protection sheet.   If you are applying to flat bags the top layer of the foam should be very thin, just enough to hold the bag in place.
  1. Moldable Plastic
  2. Cuttable polyethylene foam

Change between different sizes.  If you have multiple different containers or bag sizes you can easily swap out the fixtures.

Attaching the fixture to the platform. If you only apply to one container size you can attach the fixture to the platform using the slots in the bottom of the container.

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