Avery Dennison® SNAP 500 Care Label Printer
The two-sided printer that's changing the face of care labeling through new levels of affordability, ease of use, and technical innovation.
Avery Dennison's SNAP 500 printer is an excellent choice for cost-effective fabric label printing. Fast and reliable, it provides an affordable yet flexible solution for in-plant fabric label printing up to 2" (51mm) wide. Its two-sided print capability maximizes fabric utilization, cutting costs. In addition, the machine is simple to set up and use and comes packed with innovative features.
- Easy to use - Simple to set up and run. Brand new voice prompts help the operator. Maintenance is easy.
- Innovative new features Remote diagnostics and upgrades via the Internet.
- Robust design and construction - Ensures ongoing reliability for continuity of production.
With high print speeds and an integral cutter and stacker, the SNAP 500
is highly productive: all your care and content labels can be printed, batched and stacked in a single operation.
Setting up and operating the machine is incredibly simple: it has easy-to-use controls, quick fabric and ink loading and a center-justified feed path.
The SNAP 500 comes loaded with innovative features. These include remote diagnostics as well as operating system upgrades via the Internet, voice prompts, and a virtual control/display panel on your PC. With Avery Dennison's data management solutions, you can move information all over the world. You can also manage your fabric label data on your PC, transmitting to the printer in seconds, interface the printer with your mainframe computer, or even use online services.
The SNAP 500 replaces care label applications for width less than 50mm (2") on the Avery Dennison 676 (1 color over / 1 color) printer.
The SNAP 500 has a number of features that make it easy to use, simple to maintain, and capable of printing high quality care labels. Click on the feature you want to investigate or click on the first feature to start a tour that will review them all.
- 1. Unwind System - The SNAP 500 features a patent-pending unwind system
- 2. Tape Guide - One-touch tape guide that only just a twist of a knob to center the tape through the printer
- 3. Registration - Sense pre-printed marks to position variable print accurately
- 4. Feed Path - Straight Through Feed Path for easier loading and less downtime
- 5. Ink Ribbon Arbors - Ink ribbons install quickly and easily. The ink ribbon arbors have an innovative auto-centering feature that centers the ink ribbon and holds it tight
- 6. Printheads - The SNAP 500 printhead has a number of features that improve print quality and make it easier
- 7. Printhead Access - Printheads have been designed for easy access which allows for simple cleaning
- 8. Simple Knife - Offers an easy-to-use, integrated knife.
- 9. Down Stacker - Designed and built to handle tags, stickers, and care labels
- 10. Control Panel - Simple, intuitive control panel provides all the information an operator needs
- 11. Voice Prompts - This is the printer that talks! The SNAP has prompts in seven languages include English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
- 12. Connectivity - Higher speed serial connection of 115Kbaud. Ethernet is available as is an optional USB port
- 13. PCMate - Avery Dennison's tag and label printing software integrates with the SNAP printer
- 14. Virtual Control Panel - Machine control and adjustments are available on a small panel at the bottom of the PCMate printing screen
- 15. Diagnostics - The SNAP printer comes with a strong diagnostics capability to troubleshoot mechanical issues quickly and easily
- 16. Upgrades - Receive operating system upgrades over the Internet and install using PCMate for new features and bug fixes
- Sonic knife - Uses ultrasonic waves to seal the ends of woven edge tape. Creates a small cut with no fraying and a soft feel against the skin
- Top Multicolor Contrast Sensor - For specific pre-printed care label applications
- Spare Parts Kit - A kit stocked with the items we feel you need to keep your printer running smoothly and effectively for a minimum of downtime
- Ink Core Width - Gives you the option of using inches or millimeters for your ink arbor. (Black arbors support inches; grey the grey support mm)
- Chinese Market - A model of the SNAP 500 is available for the Chinese market.
- Printhead - Reorder using part number 05581102
- Knife Assembly - Reorder using part number 05587090 to replace the whole assembly (not just knife blades)
Avery Dennison manufactures and supplies all the ancillary products you need
for your SNAP 500 including software and consumables. Fabrics, paper stocks
and inks are optimized for use with Avery Dennison printers ensuring that your labels look good and perform well every time.
With its renowned robust design and build quality, the SNAP 500 offers the reliability you need to ensure continuity of production. For added peace of mind, our global technical support team is on hand to provide assistance whenever you need it. Warranty, installation, training, onsite, and send-in services are also available globally.
Avery Dennison provides a number of software options for integrating this printer into your operation.
- PCMate Platinum - Designed and completely supported by Avery Dennison engineers. Low-priced and powerful. The software contains an integrated control panel that provides printer information and adjustments. If not connected to the PC and driven by PCMate, you may use the optional remote control panel.
- NiceLabel, LMS - Drive your printer with a full-featured, flexible package at a reasonable price.
- Windows® Drivers - Print from any PC application
- Online Data Management - Talk to Avery Dennison about online data management solutions for your factory or global operation.
To contact an Avery Dennison in-plant printing specialist, click here.
| Media width | 12.7 - 57.2mm (0.5 -2.25in) |
| Label length | 27 - 352mm (1.0625 - 13.875in) 16 - 352mm (0.625 - 13.875in) Short-feed option |
| Print width | 51mm (2in) |
| Printheads | Two (1/1 printing) |
| Resolution | 305dpi (12 dots/mm) |
| Speed | Up to 177mm (7in) per second supply dependent |
| Registration sensors | Top reflective (standard). Bottom reflective, top contrast, top multicolour contrast (optional) |
| Supplies | Coated, satin and heat seal tapes, flat-head thermal transfer ribbons. Top reflective (standard), top multicolour contrast (optional) |
| Drivers | Avery Dennison PCL, Windows® |
| Interfaces | Serial, ethernet, USB (optional) |
| Barcodes | UPCA, UPCE, Code 39, Code 128, Code 128EDI, Code 93, EAN8, EAN13, ITF, Sears Code 39, Datamatrix 2D |
| Fonts | True Type® Fonts |
| Font Expansion | EFF Swiss font expandable 2x to 7x |
| Care symbols | ASTM and GINETEX |
| Electrical | 90 - 132 or 180 - 265 VAC, 50-60Hz, 10 Amp |
| Dimensions | 81 x 46 x 46cm (32 x 18 x 18in) |
| Weight | Printer 20.5kg (45lb) |
| Mounting | Bench top |
