manualshive.com logo in svg

Epson LabelWorks LW-700, User Manual, Page: 112 / 129

Share
Download
Epson LabelWorks LW-700 User Manual Download Page 112

Cleaning the Printer

Follow the instructions in these sections to clean your label printer.

Cleaning the Outside of the Printer
Cleaning the Print Head

Cleaning the Outside of the Printer

Before cleaning the printer, turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter.

• To remove dust or dirt, use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.

• To remove stubborn dirt, use a soft cloth moistened with water.

Caution:

Do not use benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or other chemicals to clean the printer. Do not

use canned air or chemical dusters.

Parent topic:

Cleaning the Printer

Cleaning the Print Head

If streaks or white lines appear on your labels, you can clean the print head.

Caution:

Do not use benzine, paint thinner, or other chemicals to clean the printer. Do not use canned

air or chemical dusters.

1.

Turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter.

2.

Lift up the tape cover.

3.

Grasp the sides of the tape and lift it out of the printer.

112

Summary of Contents for LabelWorks LW-700

Page 1: ...LabelWorks LW 700 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...talling Batteries 17 Inserting and Removing Tape Cartridges 18 Turning the Printer On and Off 21 Changing Language and Other Preferences 22 Adjusting the Preview 22 Creating Labels Using the Keyboard 23 Entering Text 23 Saving Labels 24 Deleting Labels 24 Adding Symbols 24 Available Symbols 25 Adding Frames 26 Available Frames 28 Adding Tables 29 Changing Font Size 30 Changing the Label Font Size ...

Page 4: ...ng Multiple Copies of a Label 45 Printing Mirror Image Labels 45 Printing Without Cutting 45 Feeding and Cutting the Tape 46 Adjusting Print Density 46 Using the Printer With Your Computer 47 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 47 Using Label Editor for Windows 48 Getting Started With Label Editor 48 Installing Label Editor 48 Starting Label Editor 48 Label Editor Main Window 50 Label Editor T...

Page 5: ...nt Labels in Label Editor 82 Using the Label Editor Catalog 84 Creating Numbered Label Sequences in Label Editor 85 Printing Labels With Label Editor 87 Printing Labels in Label Editor 88 Label Editor Printer Settings 90 Print Paste Printing in Label Editor 92 Using Label Editor Lite for OS X 95 Getting Started With Label Editor Lite 95 Installing Label Editor Lite 95 Starting Label Editor Lite 96...

Page 6: ...Solutions When the Display Is Blank 116 Solutions When the Printer Does Not Print 116 Solutions to Computer Printing Problems 117 Solutions When Print Quality Is Poor 117 Solutions to Tape Cutting Problems 118 Solutions to Problems With Saved Labels 118 Solutions to Problems Attaching Labels 119 Solutions to Problems With Iron on Labels 119 Where to Get Help 119 Technical Specifications 121 Label ...

Page 7: ...Tape Cartridge Safety Instructions 125 AC Adapter Safety Instructions 126 Battery Safety Instructions 126 FCC Compliance Statement 127 Trademarks 128 Copyright Notice 128 Copyright Attribution 129 7 ...

Page 8: ......

Page 9: ...LabelWorks LW 700 User s Guide Welcome to the LabelWorks LW 700 User s Guide 9 ...

Page 10: ...roduct Box Contents Make sure your label printer box included all of these parts 1 Printer 2 AC adapter 3 USB cable 4 Sample tape cartridge 5 Label Editor software DVD for Windows Parent topic Introduction to Your LabelWorks Printer Notations Used in the Documentation Follow the guidelines in these notations as you read your documentation Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury ...

Page 11: ... information Parent topic Introduction to Your LabelWorks Printer Label Printer Part Locations Check the part illustrations to learn about the parts on your label printer Label Printer Parts Label Printer Parts Keyboard Label Printer Parts Display Parent topic Introduction to Your LabelWorks Printer Label Printer Parts Top 1 Tape cover 2 Tape ejection slot 11 ...

Page 12: ...3 Display Connectors 1 USB port 2 AC adapter port Parent topic Label Printer Part Locations 12 ...

Page 13: ...r Parts Keyboard 1 Print and cut 2 Print multiple copies or mirror image labels 3 Preview current label 4 Shift 5 Turn printer on off 6 Connect to computer PC link 7 Caps lock 8 Add an accented letter 9 Spacebar 13 ...

Page 14: ...ect font 17 Select language and other preferences 18 Open Edit menu to add frames or other special features 19 Save or create new label or select a saved label 20 Select a saved label 21 Create a folder tab label 22 Create a cable label 23 Create an equipment management label Parent topic Label Printer Part Locations Label Printer Parts Display 14 ...

Page 15: ...or lower case 3 Flashes to indicate accent mark selection 4 Current label number 5 Current line number 6 Cursor 7 Use of Auto cut setting 8 Use of customized font width 9 Current font size Parent topic Label Printer Part Locations 15 ...

Page 16: ...Removing Tape Cartridges Turning the Printer On and Off Changing Language and Other Preferences Adjusting the Preview Connecting the AC Adapter Use the AC adapter to power the printer without batteries 1 Connect the adapter to the printer s AC adapter port 2 Plug the other end of the adapter into an electrical outlet Parent topic Setting Up the Printer 16 ...

Page 17: ...you are not near a power source The printer requires 6 AA alkaline batteries Caution Make sure the power is off before you install batteries Note Batteries are not included 1 Press the tab and open the battery cover 2 Insert the batteries with the and ends facing as shown 17 ...

Page 18: ...with widths ranging from 0 25 inch 6 mm to 1 inch 24 mm Note Width measurements in inches are approximate Use only tape cartridges with this mark For a complete list of available tape cartridges go to epson com labelworks U S or epson ca labelworks Canada 1 Make sure the power is off before you install or remove a tape cartridge 18 ...

Page 19: ...2 Remove any slack from the tape using a pencil or pen 3 Lift up the tape cover 19 ...

Page 20: ...4 Insert the cartridge as shown and press it down firmly until it snaps into place Make sure the end of the tape slides into the ejection slot 20 ...

Page 21: ...pen the cover grasp the sides of the tape and lift it out of the printer Parent topic Setting Up the Printer Turning the Printer On and Off Make sure the AC adapter is connected or batteries are installed To turn on the printer press the power button 21 ...

Page 22: ...ther Preferences You can adjust the language and other preferences in the way your label printer works 1 Press the key 2 Use the key to highlight any of the following settings then press the key to select it Contrast Backlight Battery type Language inch cm 3 Use the key to highlight the option you want then press the key to select it Parent topic Setting Up the Printer Adjusting the Preview By def...

Page 23: ...nter letters numbers and other characters To type an uppercase letter press the key the letter To use all uppercase letters press the key then type your text To start a new line press the key The line number appears on the display Note You can print up to 8 lines of text depending on the label format and tape width If you try to exceed the maximum an error message appears To start a new block of t...

Page 24: ... Labels Using the Keyboard Deleting Labels Each label you create is numbered If you delete a saved label you can reuse its number to create a new label 1 To select a label for deletion press the or key until you see the label you want 2 To delete the label press the keys You see a message asking if you want to delete all the text 3 Press the key to delete or press the key if you change your mind P...

Page 25: ... key to select the one you want The symbols appear on the display 3 Use the key to highlight the symbol you want and press the key Available Symbols Parent topic Creating Labels Using the Keyboard Available Symbols You can select from these symbols Measurement Metric Abbreviation Punctuation Parentheses Math Currency Doublefigure Greek Office Safety 25 ...

Page 26: ...ical Animals Zodiac Emoticons Parent topic Adding Symbols Adding Frames You can add frames to your labels ranging from simple rectangles to graphic borders incorporating images for special occasions and activities You can add a frame to a block of text or to the whole label 26 ...

Page 27: ...ber of the frame you want or enter the frame number to jump directly to a frame 5 Press the key to select the frame you want 6 Highlight Whole label or This block and press the key Note You can add a frame either before or after adding the text to your label but the frame will not appear on the preview until you add text Available Frames Parent topic Creating Labels Using the Keyboard Related refe...

Page 28: ...Available Frames You can select from these frames 28 ...

Page 29: ... You can add as many columns as necessary to each table 1 To add a table press the key You see the Edit menu on the display 2 Use the key to highlight Frame Table and press the key 3 Highlight Table and press the key You see several table styles to choose from 4 Use the key to highlight the table style you want and press the key 29 ...

Page 30: ... or text blocks Changing the Label Font Size Changing the Font Size Using the Edit Menu Parent topic Creating Labels Using the Keyboard Changing the Label Font Size You can quickly change the size of the font on your label 1 Press the key You see a description of the number of lines on your label and squares representing the text 2 Press the key repeatedly until you see the size you want to use Wh...

Page 31: ...u want to apply the design to the whole label or the current block Parent topic Changing Font Size Related references Label Format Settings Changing the Label Font You can change the font for your label as a whole or for specific characters lines or blocks of text You can choose from the following fonts To change the font for the entire label press the key Continue pressing the key to see the vari...

Page 32: ...for the mark you want To enter punctuation marks such as semicolons or parentheses press the key Press the key repeatedly until you see the mark you want on the display To enter additional punctuation such as quotation marks or the symbol hold down the key while you press the key Press the key repeatedly until you see the mark you want Note Punctuation marks are also available through the Symbol m...

Page 33: ...ey You see the Edit menu 3 Use the key to scroll through the list of settings and press the key to select the one you want You see the available options for that setting 4 Use the key to highlight the option you want and press the key to select it 5 If you see Area on the display use the key to highlight one of the following and press the key Character Whole label This line This block You see the ...

Page 34: ...s margins equal to the width of the tape Tape width Layout Left Adjusts the alignment of multi line labels Center Justify Right Style Outline Applies outline or shadow effects to individual characters lines Normal blocks or entire labels Shadow S O applies shadow and S O outline formatting to individual characters lines blocks or entire labels Char spacing None Adjusts the space between individual...

Page 35: ...sh Char Width Smaller Adjusts the width or size of individual characters or all Small characters in a line block or Narrow entire label Normal Wide Background None Applies various background patterns to the entire label 1 Wave 2 Diamond 3 Flower 4 Cards 5 Arabesq 6 Mesh 7 Dotted Bold Italic Italic Applies bold or italic formatting to individual characters lines Normal blocks or entire labels Bold ...

Page 36: ...l Adjusts the font size for a block of text or the entire label 1 Line 2 Lines 3 Lines 4 Lines 5 8 Lines Font Various fonts available Selects the font for individual characters lines blocks or entire labels When adding 2 digit numbers to a vertical label select Doublefigure using the key Parent topic Changing Label Format Settings 36 ...

Page 37: ...r up to 99 or any letter to begin an alphabetic sequence 3 Select the number of times you want to repeat an item in the sequence For example if you want to print the same label twice before the sequence number is increased select 2 times For numeric sequences you see Seq two digits on the display 4 Select On if you want to use 2 digit numbers or Off if not Note If you select Off the sequence resta...

Page 38: ...PC E 3 Select the width and press the key 4 If necessary select the following and press the key Ratio Check Digit 5 Enter the numeric code and press the key Parent topic Creating Special Format Labels Using the Keyboard Creating QR Code Labels You can create labels with a QR code for many purposes such as linking to URLs file storage services or social media applications One inch 24 mm wide black ...

Page 39: ...Level and press the key Note Higher ECC Level settings restrict the amount of text you can enter For most QR codes 7 is recommended 5 Enter the text for the code and press the key Note For URLs consider using a URL shortening service to reduce the complexity of the QR code 6 For multi line entries such as addresses select Line break and enter the next line of text 7 When the text is complete selec...

Page 40: ...lowing and press the key Tab V to print a vertical label Tab H to print a horizontal label 3 Select the length of the label and press the key 4 Enter the text for the label Parent topic Creating Special Format Labels Using the Keyboard Creating Patch Panel Labels Patch panel labels are a convenient way to identify various ports on equipment such as routers or switches You can create one label with...

Page 41: ...bles Flag labels provide a large surface for multiple lines of text A vertical line marks the center of the flag to help you wrap the cable evenly Wrapped labels are useful for tight spaces where flags are too large or only a short identifier is necessary Do not use a regularly printed label lengthwise as a wrapped label bending the cord may cause the label to detach from the cord 1 Wrap V vertica...

Page 42: ...t topic Creating Special Format Labels Using the Keyboard Creating Cable Labels Two styles of cable labels are available flag and wrapped You can use either horizontal or vertical text on both label styles 1 Press the key 2 Select one of the following and press the key Wrap V Wrap H Flag V Flag H 3 Select the length of the label or select Auto to have the length vary by the label text 4 Press the ...

Page 43: ...e display 4 lines Below the preview you see the fourth line of the left block and the first line of the right block 3 Use the key to locate and edit the existing text left block and to add text to the 4 lines in the right block Parent topic Creating Special Format Labels Using the Keyboard Related tasks Entering Text 43 ...

Page 44: ...e the preview press and hold the spacebar or the key To exit the preview press the or key Note Printed labels may be slightly different from their preview images Parent topic Printing Labels Using the Built In Keyboard Printing and Cutting Labels You can print a label after creating it or select a saved label for printing Caution Do not put your fingers in the tape ejection slot and do not pull on...

Page 45: ...ped to print continuously until you press any key 4 Use the key to highlight Start print and press the key to start printing Parent topic Printing Labels Using the Built In Keyboard Printing Mirror Image Labels You can create mirror image labels which are designed to be printed on clear tape and used on a transparent surface 1 Press the key 2 Use the key to highlight Mirror print and press the key...

Page 46: ...abel or ribbon design You can also feed and cut a label or ribbon that has been printed without cutting 1 Press the key the button 2 Use the key to highlight one of the following settings and press the key Tape feed Feed and cut Parent topic Printing Labels Using the Built In Keyboard Adjusting Print Density If your labels are printing too dark or too light you can adjust the print density 1 Press...

Page 47: ...you need to connect the printer to your computer with the included USB cable 1 After you install the software or during the Label Editor installation process if prompted connect the USB cable to the printer and your computer 2 Press the PC link button PC online flashes on the display and the printer s keyboard is disabled Note To use the keyboard while the printer is connected to your computer pre...

Page 48: ...tor Toolbars Parent topic Using Label Editor for Windows Installing Label Editor Install the Label Editor software using the DVD that came with your label printer If your computer does not have a DVD drive you can download the software from Epson s support website Visit the driver download site U S downloads or Canadian downloads 1 Insert the DVD and follow the instructions on the screen to instal...

Page 49: ...main Label Editor screen To start with a blank label select Horizontal Text To create labels with text from a spreadsheet or other file select Import Horizontal Text To start with a ready made label from the catalog select Label Catalog To create an equipment management label or QR code label select one of the Shortcut options To open a previously created label select Open File and locate the file...

Page 50: ...bar 4 Font box 5 Green handle 6 Label area The red line indicates the area that will be printed 7 Workspace You can temporarily move a block to this area outside the label 8 Font size box 9 Layout toolbar 10 Standard toolbar Parent topic Getting Started With Label Editor 50 ...

Page 51: ...le shapes including polygons stars freehand lines and Bézier curves Open a window that lets you design a table to insert on your label Open a window that lets you design a ribbon with repeated text or graphic elements to be printed on ribbon tape Standard toolbar Resize the selected block to fill the label area Cut the selected block Delete the selected block Copy the selected block Paste data fro...

Page 52: ... counterclockwise Rotate the selected block 90 clockwise Center the selected block vertically on the label Center the selected block horizontally on the label Evenly distribute multiple blocks horizontally Evenly distribute multiple blocks vertically Align the selected block at the beginning of the label Align the selected block at the end of the label 52 ...

Page 53: ...of the block Align the text in the center of the block Align the text with the right side of the block Justify the text so it is spaced evenly in the block Change the text direction from horizontal to vertical by clicking the arrow next to the icon Resize the text box to fit the contents Resize the text to fill the text box Parent topic Getting Started With Label Editor Designing Labels With Label...

Page 54: ... Editor Inserting the Date and Time in Label Editor Inserting a Background Pattern in Label Editor Inserting Lines and Shapes in Label Editor Inserting Text Art in Label Editor Editing Layout in Label Editor Editing Text Design in Label Editor Parent topic Using Label Editor for Windows Creating a Basic Label in Label Editor You can easily create a label with text and graphics and print it on your...

Page 55: ...You see a blank label on the main Label Editor screen 2 Enter text in the label then click outside the label You see your text on the label surrounded by a red line with green handles like this 55 ...

Page 56: ...on your computer 4 To save your label click the Save icon enter a file name and click Save 5 When you are ready to print click the Print icon You see a window like this 6 Select the number of labels you want in the Copies box 7 Click OK to print Parent topic Designing Labels With Label Editor Related tasks Editing Text Design in Label Editor 56 ...

Page 57: ...ick the Color bar and select from the color chart that appears 5 When you finish selecting default preferences click OK Note Some settings take effect immediately some are applied to the next object you create and others are applied the next time you start Label Editor Parent topic Designing Labels With Label Editor Working With Blocks in Label Editor Every element that you can add to a label is a...

Page 58: ...odate the new block To add text to an existing text block click the Text icon click within the block and type in the text To format the text block click the block to select it and use any of the tools on the text toolbar or the font selection boxes You can also click the Properties icon to open a window with formatting options To resize the text block click the block to display the green handles C...

Page 59: ...nd click OK The border appears on your label 4 Do the following to adjust the size of the border and position of the text if necessary To make the border wider click and drag on the right side of the border The white label area expands as you drag the border To adjust the position of the text click and drag the text block 5 When you are finished click OK Parent topic Designing Labels With Label Ed...

Page 60: ...ick Open You see an outline of your image block Note Color photos or other images appear in black and white only 3 Drag the block where you want the image to appear and click the block to display it on your label 4 Adjust the size and position of the image and text 5 To adjust the image format if necessary double click the image You see a window like this 6 Select any of the tabs to display the av...

Page 61: ...ur labels and ribbons 1 Click the Symbol icon You see this window 2 Use the arrows at the top of the window to scroll through the available categories Use the scroll bar on the right to scroll through the available symbols in each category 3 Select the symbol you want and click OK You see the outline of the symbol block on the screen 4 Drag the block where you want it to appear on your label and c...

Page 62: ...f the tabs to display the available options 8 Select the options you want 9 When you are finished click OK Parent topic Designing Labels With Label Editor Related tasks Working With Blocks in Label Editor Inserting Barcodes in Label Editor You can create labels with a variety of barcode types for inventory management and asset tagging such as this one 62 ...

Page 63: ... box 5 Enter the barcode size positioning and font information as necessary and click OK You see a message about adding margins on the sides of your barcode Note If you do not want to see this message select the Display tab on the Barcode window and uncheck Message On 6 Click OK You see the outline of your barcode block 7 Drag the block where you want your barcode to appear then click the block to...

Page 64: ...nking to URLs file storage services or social media applications One inch 24 mm wide black on white tape is recommended for the fastest QR code recognition Note When embedding content from social media applications consider your privacy settings When embedding content from file storage services check the sharing settings to ensure that other people can view the content 1 Click the QR Code icon 64 ...

Page 65: ...Note Small or Medium Symbol Size settings are recommended You see a message about adding margins around the QR code Note If you do not want to see this message select the Display tab on the Barcode window and deselect the Message On checkbox 5 Click OK You see the outline of your QR code block 6 Drag the block where you want your QR code to appear then click the block to display it on your label 6...

Page 66: ...ditor You can add customized tables to your labels 1 Click the Table icon You see this window 2 Select the table settings you want to use and click OK The table appears on your label 3 To resize the table click and drag one of the green dots to the size you want 4 To format the table select it and click the Properties icon 66 ...

Page 67: ...want 7 When you are finished click OK Parent topic Designing Labels With Label Editor Related tasks Working With Blocks in Label Editor Inserting the Date and Time in Label Editor You can add the date and or time to your labels and have it automatically updated 1 Open the Insert menu and select Date and Time 67 ...

Page 68: ...r time to appear then click the block to display it on your label 7 If you need to adjust the size click and drag one of the green handles Parent topic Designing Labels With Label Editor Related tasks Working With Blocks in Label Editor Editing Text Design in Label Editor Inserting a Background Pattern in Label Editor You can select from several background patterns for your labels and ribbons or c...

Page 69: ...1 Open the Insert menu and select Background Pattern You see this window 2 Do one of the following Select one of the available background patterns 69 ...

Page 70: ... Original Background Pattern and click New You see this window Use the tools to design your pattern and click OK Once you have designed a pattern Label Editor saves it with the ready made background patterns so you can use it again 70 ...

Page 71: ...d Size options you want to use 3 Click OK You see your background pattern on the Label Editor main screen Parent topic Designing Labels With Label Editor Inserting Lines and Shapes in Label Editor You can add graphics to your labels and ribbons using a variety of lines and shapes 1 Click the arrow next to the Straight Line icon You see this window 71 ...

Page 72: ...tio of points 3 Click on your label on the screen Your cursor turns into a pencil 4 Drag the pencil to draw your line or shape Note For some lines you need to click to anchor the line segment then double click to finish the line 5 To format the line or shape double click it You see a window like this Note The available options vary depending on the line or shape you select 72 ...

Page 73: ... Editor Related tasks Working With Blocks in Label Editor Inserting Text Art in Label Editor You can add curves or other special effects to text on your labels and ribbons 1 Open the Insert menu and select Text Art You see this window 2 Enter the text for the art then select the Font Size Style and Text Alignment options you want to use 3 Click the Shape tab 73 ...

Page 74: ...y it on your label Parent topic Designing Labels With Label Editor Related tasks Working With Blocks in Label Editor Editing Layout in Label Editor You can rearrange and adjust the layout of the blocks of text and other elements on your labels 1 To edit the layout of a block click the Edit block icon and click the block on the Label Editor main screen Note To select more than one block press and h...

Page 75: ...d select one of the options To reposition a block interactively click Set Position select one of the options click OK and click on the label where you want to position the block To reposition multiple blocks interactively click Arrange Blocks select one of the options click OK and click one of the blocks To restore the original aspect ratio of an image click Revert to Default Ratios Note You can a...

Page 76: ... block 2 Click the Properties icon You see this window 3 Select any of the tabs to display the available options 4 Select the options you want You see a preview of the text in the window 5 When you finish selecting text settings click OK Parent topic Designing Labels With Label Editor Creating Special Format Labels Using Label Editor Follow the instructions in these sections to create special form...

Page 77: ...dsheet columns This lets you quickly create address labels from your entire address book for example The following file formats are supported csv txt xls xlxs and xlsm Note To use xls xlxs or xlsm file formats you must have Microsoft Excel installed on your computer 1 On the New Open screen select Import Horizontal text and click OK You see this window 2 Click Load Import Data select the file you ...

Page 78: ...ee a Layout window and a Data window side by side 4 Click the Import icon You see a window like this 5 Select one of the columns that you want to import and click OK You see the outline of an import frame 78 ...

Page 79: ...he size and position of the import frames as necessary 9 To save your label project click the Save icon enter a file name and click Save 10 To select specific rows to print click the checkbox to the right of the row number in the Data window A green check mark appears next to the row number Note You can select a row in the Data window and see a preview of your label in the Layout window 11 Click t...

Page 80: ...OK to print your labels Parent topic Creating Special Format Labels Using Label Editor Creating Ribbons With Repeated Patterns in Label Editor You can easily create ribbons with repeated patterns of text and graphics Load ribbon tape in your label printer before you print Note For best results turn off the auto cutter and use scissors to cut the ribbon 80 ...

Page 81: ... border if desired 4 Click the Ribbon icon You see this window 5 Enter the length of the ribbon and interval between each repeated block 6 Click OK You see a preview of your ribbon design Parent topic Creating Special Format Labels Using Label Editor Related tasks Inserting Images in Label Editor Inserting Symbols in Label Editor Adding Borders in Label Editor 81 ...

Page 82: ...ment labels and modify the templates as necessary You can create a series of equipment management labels by entering the text manually or by importing it from a file 1 On the New Open screen select Equipment Management and click OK You see this window 2 Scroll down to view the available templates select the one you want to use and click OK 82 ...

Page 83: ... following Select Data Entry enter the text for each field and click OK Select Data Importing for Multiple Labels click Reference and select the data file you want to use Follow the instructions for importing data You see a screen like this 83 ...

Page 84: ...e icon enter a file name and click Save 6 Click the Print icon 7 Select the number of copies and any other settings you want 8 Click OK to print your labels Parent topic Creating Special Format Labels Using Label Editor Related tasks Creating Labels from Imported Data in Label Editor Printing Labels in Label Editor Using the Label Editor Catalog Label Editor includes a catalog containing a variety...

Page 85: ...ocks 4 To print a selected label click Print 5 Select the number of copies and any other settings you want 6 Click OK to print Parent topic Creating Special Format Labels Using Label Editor Related tasks Editing Text Design in Label Editor Editing Layout in Label Editor Printing Labels in Label Editor Creating Numbered Label Sequences in Label Editor You can create copies of a label that are autom...

Page 86: ...ce enter a minus number 7 For Repetition enter the number of times to repeat an item in the sequence To specify a maximum or minimum value for your sequence select the Max min checkbox and enter the value 8 Select the Font Size Text Position and Style options as necessary for the sequence 9 Click OK You see the outline of your sequence number block on the Label Editor main screen 10 Drag the seque...

Page 87: ...w like this 14 Select the number of copies of each label you want to print 15 Select the Paginate with Alphanumeric Sequence checkbox 16 Click OK to print Parent topic Creating Special Format Labels Using Label Editor Printing Labels With Label Editor Follow the instructions in these sections to print using Label Editor 87 ...

Page 88: ...s Print Paste Printing in Label Editor Parent topic Using Label Editor for Windows Printing Labels in Label Editor When you have finished designing a label you are ready to print 1 Click the Print icon You see a window like this 2 Select the number of copies 88 ...

Page 89: ...els with imported data select the Print Order checkbox in the Import section 6 If you are using Print Paste Printing select the Set Print Range checkbox then select the sections you want to print 7 To turn off collation when printing multiple copies with Print Paste Printing select the Print Order checkbox in the Print Paste Printing section 8 To select additional printing options click Printer Se...

Page 90: ... topic Printing Labels With Label Editor Related references Label Editor Printer Settings Label Editor Printer Settings The Printer Settings options let you adjust many label features as you print including the orientation of text and mirror printing Setting Options Description Paper tab 90 ...

Page 91: ...ab Resolution 180 dpi Sets the print quality automatically Dithering Rough Sets the method for printing imported images Fine BW lets you set the threshold for Line Art turning grayscale images into BW black and white Concentration 3 to 3 Decreases or increases the print density Options tab Cut Setting Cut each label Sets how the label is cut Cut after job Cut each label cuts each label as it is pr...

Page 92: ...ting in Label Editor You can create labels from imported data and select individual data fields or columns to print on separate labels For example instead of including the item name code and price on one label you can create three separate labels one for each item This is called print paste printing in Label Editor 1 Create or open a label project with imported data You see a label with the layout...

Page 93: ...anded area on the layout window like this 5 Drag the import frames from the original label to the additional labels in the display window You see your individual print paste labels like this 6 Click the Print icon 93 ...

Page 94: ...idual labels you want to print 9 To turn off collation when printing multiple copies select the Print Order checkbox in the Print Paste Printing section 10 Select additional print options as necessary 11 Click OK to print Parent topic Printing Labels With Label Editor Related references Label Editor Printer Settings 94 ...

Page 95: ... Editor Lite Starting Label Editor Lite Label Editor Lite Main Window Parent topic Using Label Editor Lite for OS X Installing Label Editor Lite Install the Label Editor Lite software from the App Store If you can not access the App Store you can download the software from Epson s support website 1 Open the App Store 2 Enter Epson Label Editor Lite in the search field and press the button 3 Click ...

Page 96: ...r Lite software and connected the printer to your computer you can start using Label Editor Lite 1 Choose Applications Label Editor Lite You see the main screen Parent topic Getting Started With Label Editor Lite Related tasks Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 96 ...

Page 97: ...tor Lite Main Window 1 Label preview area 2 File area 3 History area 4 Insert area 5 Text editing area 6 Font settings area 7 Tape length settings area 8 Tape width settings area 9 Printing area 10 Zoom area 97 ...

Page 98: ...bel Editor Lite Inserting Images in Label Editor Lite Inserting the Date and Time in Label Editor Lite Adding Borders in Label Editor Lite Inserting QR Codes in Label Editor Lite Using the Label Editor Lite Wizard Parent topic Using Label Editor Lite for OS X Setting Default Preferences in Label Editor Lite You can define default settings for the Label Editor Lite screen text formatting and printi...

Page 99: ...ou see a window like this 2 Select the options you want to use as default settings Note The settings are applied to the next object you create 3 Click OK 4 Click OK again You return to the main window 99 ...

Page 100: ...easily create a label with text and graphics and print it on your label printer 1 Start Label Editor Lite You see the main Label Editor Lite screen 2 Select the printer and tape width 3 Enter the text for your label in the text field The text appears in the text editing area and the label preview area 100 ...

Page 101: ...any tags and click Save 6 When you are ready to print click the print icon You see a window like this 7 Select the number of labels you want in the Copies box 8 Click Print You see a tape width confirmation message 9 Click OK to print Parent topic Designing Labels With Label Editor Lite Formatting Text in Label Editor Lite You can use the Font settings area or the Text menu to format the alignment...

Page 102: ...ange the font size in the Font Size list The text is updated as you select font options Parent topic Designing Labels With Label Editor Lite Inserting Images in Label Editor Lite You can add your own logos photos or graphics to your labels and ribbons 1 Click the insert image icon 2 Locate and select the file you want to use on your computer and click Insert Note Color photos or other images appea...

Page 103: ... Lite You can add the date and or time to your labels and have it automatically updated 1 Click the date icon You see this window 2 Select the date format option you want to use 3 Click OK The date appears in the label Parent topic Designing Labels With Label Editor Lite Adding Borders in Label Editor Lite You can select from a variety of borders for your labels and ribbons 103 ...

Page 104: ...OK The border appears in the label Parent topic Designing Labels With Label Editor Lite Inserting QR Codes in Label Editor Lite You can create labels with a QR code for many purposes such as linking to URLs file storage services or social media applications One inch 24 mm wide black on white tape is recommended for the fastest QR code recognition 104 ...

Page 105: ...QR code icon You see this window 2 Enter the URL or other text in the Code box 3 Select the QRCode position option you want to use 4 Click OK The QR code appears in the label Parent topic Designing Labels With Label Editor Lite Related tasks Printing Labels With Label Editor Lite Using the Label Editor Lite Wizard You can choose from a variety of templates to help you design your labels and ribbon...

Page 106: ...rent topic Designing Labels With Label Editor Lite Related tasks Formatting Text in Label Editor Lite Printing Labels With Label Editor Lite Feeding and Cutting the Tape in Label Editor Lite You can manually feed the tape or ribbon or feed and automatically cut it Click the feed icon The printer feeds a short length of tape or ribbon Click the feed and cut icon The printer feeds a short length of ...

Page 107: ...dow like this 2 Select the number of copies 3 Select the Mirror Print checkbox if you want the label to print on clear tape to be used on a transparent surface 4 Select the Concentration setting to decrease or increase the print density 5 Select the Cut option you want to use 6 Click Print Parent topic Using Label Editor Lite for OS X 107 ...

Page 108: ...ng on the environment and the surface to which you attach them labels may peel off or become discolored and the adhesive may remain on or damage the surface Epson is not responsible for any damage or loss due to these causes Do not attach labels to human bodies or other living things or to surfaces that you are not authorized to modify 1 Peel off the backing 2 Place the label on the desired surfac...

Page 109: ... rough surface such as denim waterproof fabrics or fabrics which require a cool iron Applying Iron on Labels Iron on Label Tips Parent topic Applying Your Labels Applying Iron on Labels Press the entire label firmly and do not use steam or a press cloth 1 Set your iron to 284 320 F 140 160 C without steam 2 Make sure the area where you want to apply the label is not wrinkled 3 Place the label in t...

Page 110: ...th short up to about half the width of the iron soleplate Labels that are too long may be difficult to attach or may look distorted due to the expansion and contraction of the fabric Trimming the corners of the label before attaching it may help prevent it from peeling off the fabric If a label does peel you can re apply by ironing however it may not adhere as securely to the fabric When applying ...

Page 111: ...on the label may become faint or distorted If labels are exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time yellowing may occur Iron on labels do not adhere to non fabric materials such as paper or leather When using bleach or spot detergent make sure you test it in advance Parent topic Iron on Labels 111 ...

Page 112: ...loth moistened with water Caution Do not use benzine paint thinner alcohol or other chemicals to clean the printer Do not use canned air or chemical dusters Parent topic Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Print Head If streaks or white lines appear on your labels you can clean the print head Caution Do not use benzine paint thinner or other chemicals to clean the printer Do not use canned air or ch...

Page 113: ...4 Use a dry cotton swab to gently clean the print head as shown Parent topic Cleaning the Printer Related tasks Inserting and Removing Tape Cartridges 113 ...

Page 114: ... to Get Help Checking for Software Updates Periodically it s a good idea to check Epson s support website for free updates to your product software Visit the driver download site U S downloads or Canadian downloads Parent topic Solving Problems Product Error Messages You can often diagnose problems with your label printer by checking the messages on its display Some messages apply only when you ar...

Page 115: ...der tape Unable to print on the current tape Use a wider tape Printing length too long Shorten the label text No more barcode You can only add one barcode to a label when you are using the built in keyboard QR CODE too big Do one of the following use a wider tape reduce the text or cell size or lower the ECC Error Checking and Correction level Overheated The print head is too hot Turn the power of...

Page 116: ...If nothing appears on the display try these solutions The power turns off automatically if the printer is idle for more than 5 minutes or 1 hour when connected to a computer Press the power button to turn on the printer If you are using batteries make sure they are correctly installed Replace the batteries or use the AC adapter If you are using the AC adapter make sure it is securely connected on ...

Page 117: ...s connected to your computer Press the PC link button Make sure the printer driver is installed and the computer has been restarted after installation Make sure the correct printer is selected in your software and the printer is not set as offline Make sure graphics are within the margins of the label Parent topic Solving Problems Related tasks Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Installing La...

Page 118: ...r computer make sure the cut setting option is set If the cutter blade is dull contact Epson for technical support Parent topic Solving Problems Related references Label Editor Printer Settings Where to Get Help Related tasks Feeding and Cutting the Tape Printing Labels With Label Editor Lite Solutions to Problems With Saved Labels If you cannot find a saved label or ribbon design try these soluti...

Page 119: ...f labels curl after ironing or fall off after washing try raising the iron temperature within the suggested temperature range Make sure you press the iron down on the entire label Try holding the iron down for 15 to 20 seconds Try trimming the corners of the label If an item needs frequent washing you may need to sew on the label instead of ironing it Parent topic Solving Problems Related concepts...

Page 120: ...cific Time Saturday Canada 905 709 2567 6 AM to 8 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 7 AM to 4 PM Pacific Time Saturday Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice Toll or long distance charges may apply Purchase Supplies and Accessories Epson offers a wide array of tapes and ribbons for multiple uses You can purchase tape cartridges and accessories at epson com labelwork...

Page 121: ...ndows 8 x 32 and 64 bit Windows 7 32 and 64 bit SP1 Windows Vista 32 and 64 bit SP2 Windows XP 32 and 64 bit SP3 Hard drive space About 300MB Display 1024 768 XGA or higher resolution Interface USB 1 1 Full speed Note Visit Epson s support website at epson com support U S or epson ca support Canada for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product Parent topic Technical Specifications L...

Page 122: ... Parent topic Technical Specifications Label Printer Specifications Dimensions Width approximate 7 2 inches 184 mm Depth 9 4 inches 238 mm Height 3 1 inches 79 mm Weight 1 72 lb 780 g approximate excluding batteries and tape cartridge Supported tape widths 1 4 3 8 1 2 3 4 and 1 inch 6 9 12 18 and 24 mm Interface USB 1 1 Full speed Temperature Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Storage 14 to 131 F 10 t...

Page 123: ...pter type AST1116Z1 1 dedicated adapter power cable only Manufacturer Seiko Epson Corp Input AC100 240V 0 4A 50 60Hz Output DC11V 1 64A Total output power 18 W Battery AA alkaline battery 6 AA Ni MH battery 6 Parent topic Technical Specifications 123 ...

Page 124: ...lways use the product as instructed in the manual Otherwise damage or injury may occur Do not subject the product to any strong force or shock such as dropping hitting or standing on the product Do not spill liquid on the product or use the product with wet hands Do not open any covers on the product other than the tape cover or battery cover Do not touch the print head Turn the product off unplug...

Page 125: ...he product do not use liquid or chemical cleaners Operate the keyboard gently Take care not to cut your fingers when cutting tape with scissors Turn the power off after use Do not unplug the AC adapter until the power off message disappears WARNING The cords included with this product contain chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive har...

Page 126: ...r or power cord Do not use the AC adapter in a confined space or cover it with a cloth Make sure the AC adapter has sufficient ventilation so that it does not overheat and become damaged Do not forcibly bend or twist the power cord Do not place the AC adapter or power cord near a heater To avoid fire or electric shock do not use a damaged AC adapter or power cord Turn off the product before unplug...

Page 127: ...esired operation Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment An AC adapter with ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC R...

Page 128: ...nt For Canadian Users CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Parent topic Notices Trademarks EPSON is a registered trademark LabelWorksTM and LC TAPETM are trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and...

Page 129: ...ration shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those...

Reviews:

No comments