What causes fault code PKG-005 (Label Applicator No Label)?

Label roll empty — end of roll reached. Label peeled off backing but stuck to peel plate — not transferring. Label sensor not detecting label edge — dirty or misadjusted. Label roll loaded incorrectly — labels upside down or routing wrong. Pneumatic tamp cylinder not extending — label stays on pad

How do I fix fault code PKG-005?

Check label supply — replace roll if empty. Verify label routing through machine matches diagram in service manual. Clean label sensor lens — use compressed air or soft cloth. Adjust label sensor position — edge of label must cross sensor beam. Check pneumatic tamp — verify air supply and solenoid operation. If labels curling off peel plate, slow down peel speed or adjust peel plate angle. Run a few labels in manual/jog mode to verify proper feeding

Label Applicator No Label

PKG-005

Label applicator reports label out or no label detected at application point. Products passing through unlabeled.

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Probable Causes (ranked)

Label roll empty — end of roll reached
Label peeled off backing but stuck to peel plate — not transferring
Label sensor not detecting label edge — dirty or misadjusted
Label roll loaded incorrectly — labels upside down or routing wrong
Pneumatic tamp cylinder not extending — label stays on pad

Fix Steps

1 Check label supply — replace roll if empty
2 Verify label routing through machine matches diagram in service manual
3 Clean label sensor lens — use compressed air or soft cloth
4 Adjust label sensor position — edge of label must cross sensor beam
5 Check pneumatic tamp — verify air supply and solenoid operation
6 If labels curling off peel plate, slow down peel speed or adjust peel plate angle
7 Run a few labels in manual/jog mode to verify proper feeding

Field Trick

If labels are peeling but not applying, the peel plate angle is probably wrong. Sharper angle = labels peel off more aggressively. Adjust 2-3 degrees at a time.

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