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Specifications

Smart Label Printer 410/420/430/440/450  

The SLP is a compact printing device ideally suited for label printing applications. There are 
no built-in fonts and any text must be converted to a bitmap image by a host computer or 
device for printing on the SLP. 

Developer information can be found on our website at 

www.siibusinessproducts.com

Printer

 

Technology

  

Direct thermal

 

Resolution

  

Model 410/420/430 

203 dpi (8 dots/mm)

 

 

Model 440/450 

300 dpi (11.81 dots/mm)

 

Max. Paper Width

 

Model 410 

1.22 in. (31mm) 

 

  

Model 420/430/440/450 

2.28 in. (58mm)

 

Max. Printable Width

 

Model 410 

0.94 in. (24mm) 

 

  

Model 420/430/440/450 

1.89 in. (48mm)

 

Print Speed

  

Model 410  

4-5 seconds*

 

 

Model 420  

3-4 seconds*

 

 

Model 430  

2-3 seconds*

 

 

Model 440  

2-3 seconds* 

 

 

Model 450  

1-2 seconds*

 

 

 

*average speed, standard address label

 

Interface

  

USB and RS-232

 

Power

 

     Input

 

Model 410/420/440 AC adapter: 

 

 

 

PW-0006-WH-U1  

AC 100-120V, 50/60 Hz 

 

 

 

(US version) 

 

 

 

PW-0006-WH-E1  

AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz

 

 

 

(EU version) 

 

 

 

PW-0006-WH-K1  

AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz 

 

 

 

(UK version) 

 

 

 

PW-0006-WH-A1  

AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz 

 

 

 

(AU version) 

 

 

Model 430/450 AC adapter: 

 

 

 

PW-0012-WH-W1 

 

 

 

(universal)  

AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz 

 

 

 

CB-WH-US2 

AC Cord for USA

 

 

 

CB-WH-EU2 

AC Cord for EU

 

 

 

CB-WH-UK2 

AC Cord for UK

 

 

 

CB-WH-AU2 

AC Cord for Australia

Summary of Contents for 410

Page 1: ...User Guide Models 410 420 430 440 450 For Windows 2000 Windows XP and Mac OS X v10 2 or later SmartLabel Printers Series ...

Page 2: ...ipment WEEE ECC Restricting the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment RoHS Standards Title EMC EN55022 1998 class B EN55024 1998 EN61000 3 2 1995 EN61000 3 3 1995 LVD EN60950 1992 A1 1993 A2 1993 A3 1995 A4 1997 A11 1997 Copyright All rights reserved No parts of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any...

Page 3: ...and result in risk of electric shock or fire Do not use the power cord if damaged or frayed 3 The thermal print head may become quite hot after printing Be careful when changing labels and cleaning the thermal head Caution 1 Never insert objects of any kind into this printer as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts and may result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never spill...

Page 4: ...oke 6 Before using your SLP please remove the clear protective tape covering on the engine cover and Roll cover 7 When the SLP is unused for a period of time without a label the platen rubber may become stuck This condition may cause a fatal error in the printer mechanism To avoid this please keep a label loaded in the SLP even when not in use Installation For best performance we recommend that yo...

Page 5: ...erence Introduction provides some general information about the SLP 410 420 430 440 450 and the Smart Label program Getting Started provides instructions for connecting the SLP 410 420 430 440 450 to your Windows compatible PC or Mac and loading labels into the printer It also describes how to use on line help Changing Labels and Printer Care provides information for replacing a label roll and tak...

Page 6: ...rinter 7 Loading a Roll of Labels 7 Testing the Printer 9 Changing Labels and Printer Care 10 Overview 10 Caring for Your Printer 10 Off Line and On Line Mode 11 Changing a Label Roll 11 Removing the Old Roll 11 Loading the New Roll 11 Adjusting the Position of Labels 12 Removing Stuck Labels 13 Specifications 14 Smart Label Printer 410 420 430 440 450 Specifications 14 Status Light Indicators 15 ...

Page 7: ... labels Software Features The Smart Label program provides a rich set of features to simplify your labeling needs WYSIWYG editor displays labels as they will print Prints in background so you can work with other applications while labels are printing Print labels one at a time or whole mailing lists Object oriented user interface makes it easy to include text pictures bar codes etc on your label M...

Page 8: ...P IBM PC or compatible using 233MHz or higher Pentium compatible CPU Minimum 64MB RAM 128MB recommended 16MB hard disk space RS232C serial port or USB port CD ROM or DVD drive Mac Users Mac OS X v10 2 or later PowerPC G3 G4 G5 or Intel Core processor Minimum 128MB RAM 256MB recommended 30MB hard disk space USB port CD ROM or DVD drive ...

Page 9: ...abels have a sensor mark on the backing of each label that the SLP 410 420 430 440 450 uses for top of label alignment Check to be sure the labels have this mark before loading them into the SLP Note Older SmartLabels did not have this sensor mark Be sure that the SLP 410 420 430 440 and 450 are listed as supported printers on the SmartLabels package Caring for Labels The labels are sensitive to h...

Page 10: ... the box It s a good idea to save the box and packing materials in case you need to store or ship the printer Make sure you have all of the following items A Smart Label Printer 410 420 430 440 or 450 Smart Label software with User Guide Serial cable USB cable AC adapter Power cord SLP 430 or 450 only Starter roll of SmartLabels Quick Start Card SmartLabels Quick Start Smart Label Software Serial ...

Page 11: ...n doesn t appear after a few seconds do the following 2 Click the Windows Start button then point to Settings and choose Control Panel 3 Double click Add Remove Programs then click the Install button Follow the install wizard to assist with installation Please note If your printer is not recognized or all label templates do not appear you will need to set up your printer within the SLP printer sof...

Page 12: ...e SLP can be connected to either the Serial or USB port on your PC On a Mac use the USB port Insert either the USB or Serial cable into the appropriate port on your computer Do not use both cables If all USB ports are in use you may need to purchase a USB hub Note Serial ports are also called COM ports COM1 COM2 COM3 etc If your COM ports are all in use purchase either another serial port or an A ...

Page 13: ...Prepare the roll of labels 1 Remove the sticker from the beginning of the roll of labels Note Make sure there is a black sensor mark on the label backing as shown on page 3 2 If needed cut between the labels to create a leader If the end of the roll is not prepared as shown above cut between the labels leaving as much backing as possible on the end of the roll to act as a leader Load the roll of l...

Page 14: ... the free end of the label roll label side down into the slot on the back of the printer Push the label stock into the slot until you feel a slight resistance Continue pushing gently The SLP automatically feeds the labels through and aligns the end in the exit slot If the label end doesn t appear through the slot Press and release the form feed button to advance the labels SLP 410 SLP 420 430 440 ...

Page 15: ...40 or 450 1 Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn the printer off 2 Press and hold the form feed button until the LED begins to flash green Do not release 3 To print the SII graphic logo While holding the button press the power button 1x and release both buttons 4 To print the SII sample address label While holding the button press the power button 2x and release both buttons 5 To ...

Page 16: ... damage it and void your warranty Caring for Your Printer Your SLP 410 420 430 440 450 is a high precision device that s designed for trouble free operation Just follow these few precautions Important The SLP 410 420 430 440 450 is designed for use only with Seiko Instruments SmartLabels Use of improper labels may damage the printer Don t operate the printer in a dusty environment Keep the printer...

Page 17: ...ll of the labels have been used When you run out of labels the green status light on the front of the SLP flashes If printing is in process a message appears telling you that the printer is out of labels Removing the Old Roll CAUTION DO NOT pull on the labels to remove them from the printer This may cause labels to get stuck inside the printer 1 Tear off any printed labels If labels aren t torn of...

Page 18: ... top of the cover 2 Release the pressure on the label stock by moving the platen release lever forward 3 Realign the label stock so it is straight 4 Return the platen release lever to the locked position 5 Make sure the labels feed through the slot 6 Replace the print engine cover starting at the bottom on the SLP and push the top edge forward until the cover snaps into place Remove the print engi...

Page 19: ...he label stock by moving the platen release lever forward 4 Remove the stuck label 5 If the label or pieces of the label stick to the platen use a small amount of isopropyl rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab to dissolve the adhesive on the back of the label CAUTION DO NOT touch the print engine It may be hot 6 Once you have removed any remaining pieces of label return the platen release lever to the...

Page 20: ... 31mm Model 420 430 440 450 2 28 in 58mm Max Printable Width Model 410 0 94 in 24mm Model 420 430 440 450 1 89 in 48mm Print Speed Model 410 4 5 seconds Model 420 3 4 seconds Model 430 2 3 seconds Model 440 2 3 seconds Model 450 1 2 seconds average speed standard address label Interface USB and RS 232 Power Input Model 410 420 440 AC adapter PW 0006 WH U1 AC 100 120V 50 60 Hz US version PW 0006 WH...

Page 21: ...ers to the number of blinks Output Model 410 420 440 DC6V 1 5A 2 0A max Model 430 450 DC12V 3 0A 5 0A max Dimensions 4 61 in W x 6 34 in D x 6 22 in H 117mm W x 160 9mm D x 157 9mm H Weight All models 1 14 lbs 515 grams Life Time Model 410 420 Approx 2 million characters 24 H x 12 W dots Model 430 Approx 5 million characters 24 H x 12 W dots Model 440 450 Approx 2 5 million characters 24 H x 12 W ...

Page 22: ...fading over time Placing another adhesive perhaps another label between the vinyl surface and the label may help minimize this type of fading In general labels will last for years if they aren t subjected to the above conditions The label material is much more stable than fax paper due to the special formulation and coatings used by Seiko Instruments Q How many labels can I save A The number of la...

Page 23: ...to provide optimum trouble free results with your SLP they may not work with your printer or they may damage it and void your warranty For information on ordering labels please choose the How to Order Labels command on the Help menu or refer to the Ordering Labels topic in on line Help You can order labels directly from Seiko Instruments on our website at the following address www siibusinessprodu...

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