The 3000B-L can be operated in any combination of test and labelling (i.e., it can be a test only machine, a test and label machine, or a label only machine). The operator chooses the preferred method of operation from the front panel display during start-up of the handler.

Devices are loaded into the handler from whatever input method is used on that handler, typically an octoloader with eight plastic shipping tubes. The devices are singulated into the test site for the test/programming step. If the machine is in label-only mode, the test step is skipped.

Once past the test site, the part slides into the label site. The label printer has printed out another label in the meantime, which is picked up by the label apply arm and placed on the device. The device is then sorted into the output tubes.

In addition to setting up the handler, the operator will have to set up the labeller; that is feed it with labels and print ribbon. The labeller unit slides out from the handler on a drawer to provide easy access to the labeller unit.