Content menu User’s Guide TOP Safety Instructions Specifications Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions Start Here Cleaning Initializing the Settings Purpose-based Index Key Menu Index Frame and Table Lists Notation used in this manual Indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in serious WARNING personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
Safety Instructions For your safety, read the attached documents carefully to use this product correctly. After you have read all instructions, keep this manual handy for future reference and to make your concerns clear. Items below indicate safety precautions to protect users, their surroundings and their property from possible injury or damage.
Safety Instructions When handling batteries Keep the battery pack away from fire or flame if it produces a strange odor or leakage. Otherwise fire or explosion may occur. Should any battery liquid get on skin or clothing, promptly wash it off with clean water. If you do not, the liquid may damage your skin. Do not expose the battery to water. Do not allow water to contact the terminals. This may cause fire, overheating, or electric shock. Keep batteries out of reach of children.
Safety Instructions When using the AC adapter Do not unplug the AC adapter while the product is in operation, otherwise printing may not be successful. Do not use the AC adapter in a small, confined space, or cover it with a cloth. Otherwise, the AC adapter may overheat and deteriorate. When using this product Do not stand or put anything heavy on the product or place it on an unstable place such as on a shaky table or on an incline. Otherwise, the product may fall and cause injury.
Specifications Body Top Safety Instructions Li-ion battery specifications Dimensions Approx. 136 (W) x 295 (D) x 97 (H) (mm) Weight Approx.
Troubleshooting Top Messages Problem This section explains the remedies when the following messages appear on the display. Unable to charge Li-ion battery Is the Li-ion battery correctly installed? Check that the Li-ion battery is correctly installed. Check battery Charge Li-ion! The battery run out of power. Connect the AC adapter to the printer and charge the battery. "Charging the Li-ion battery" For details, Check battery Change alkaline The batteries run out.
Part Names and Functions Top 1. Feeds and then cuts the tape. 2. Tape eject slot 3. Prints a label. Hold down and press this to print with a special print function. 4. Creates a general label, or escapes from special label mode. 5. Character keys 6. Shift 7. Enters a character with an accent. 8. Changes the input method of the character keys. Hold down and press this for caps lock. Symbol Description On/Stand-by Hot surface Direct current Polarity of D.C. power connector 9.
Part Names and Functions Display 1. Form name 2. Set tape width and length The unit can be switched between inch and cm. "inch:cm" 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. The display shows the current settings and characters you have entered. You can change the language shown on the setting screen and menu. "Language" Symbol input mode Caps Lock ON Block number Row number Cursor Color of text to be printed Set tape color.
Start Here Top 1. Installing the Li-ion battery Before using the printer for the first time, charge the Li-ion battery (C52CE97010). Read also the safety precautions for the rechargeable battery described previously in this manual. For details on the handling of Li-ion battery, see "C52CE97010 Lithium-ion Battery Pack User's Manual". WARNING Be sure to use the dedicated Li-ion battery (C52CE97010) .
Start Here Using alkaline batteries You can use alkaline batteries instead of Li-ion battery. When using alkaline batteries, install them in the correct orientation. Using Label Editor Label Editor is an application software for editing label. When this software is installed on your computer, you can transfer the created label data to the printer. "Transferring Cable Label Data" For how to install and operate the software, see "Label Editor User's Guide".
Start Here 2. Installing a tape cartridge Safety Instructions 1. Rewind the ink ribbon. CAUTION • Make sure that the power is turned off. • You cannot use tape other than LK-tape. • Make sure the top cover is closed firmly. • If you opened the top cover while a tape cartridge is installed, check that the tape end is put into the tape eject slot before beginning operation. • Take care to keep the label for detecting the tape cartridge and the sensor of the printer clean.
Start Here 3. Turning the power on 1. Press . Safety Instructions Feeding the tape Specifications CAUTION Be sure to feed the tape every time after you install a tape cartridge. 1. Press Auto power-off If there is no key operation within five minutes, the printer automatically turns off. (The characters you have entered in the current session are stored.) Furthermore, if there is no key operation within an hour while connected to a computer, the printer automatically turns off. Top . 2.
Start Here 4. Entering text 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press + Safety Instructions . Specifications Deleting text 1. Press . . Troubleshooting A character is deleted backward. . A list of characters appears. For the accent marks that can be inserted "Accent" 4. Select a character with press . "â" is entered. / and 5. Press keys: , , " Câble" appears on the screen. 6. Press + . "#" is entered. 7.
Start Here 5. Printing label 1. Press . Setting the label auto cut to Off "Auto cut" Printing with special print functions "Utilizing Print Functions" Checking the print image 1. Press Safety Instructions CAUTION • Do not insert your fingers into the tape eject slot. • Do not pull the tape until the printing is completed. Attention • "Insert tape" will appear on the display if the tape cartridge is not loaded or not correctly set.
Start Here 6. Attaching label 1. Peel off the backing paper. 7. Turning the Power Off 1. Press . The characters you have entered in the current session are stored even after the printer is turned off. They are displayed when it is turned on again. Top Safety Instructions Specifications Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions 2. Attach the label and rub it firmly. Start Here 2. Open the battery cover and then remove the Li-ion battery.
Cleaning CAUTION Turn off the printer and remove the batteries before cleaning. If the AC adapter is connected, disconnect the AC adapter cable from the printer. Top Printhead Safety Instructions Clean the printhead with a cotton swab. Specifications Troubleshooting Exterior Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth. If it is very dirty, use a cloth wrung out of water. CAUTION Never use chemicals or solvents such as benzine, thinner, or alcohol, or use a chemical duster.
Initializing the Settings Initialize the settings if the printer does not operate normally such as the display is interrupted. Top Safety Instructions Attention Specifications This function initializes the settings. Take extreme care before initializing it. All the created text will be lost and the settings you made will be reset. Troubleshooting 1. If the power is on, press 2. Press and hold + Part Names and Functions to turn it off. , and press 3.
Purpose-based Index Top Click the illustration of the label you wish to create or function you wish to use, to display information such as the creation procedure or setting procedure.
Purpose-based Index Customizing Labels Top Safety Instructions Specifications Troubleshooting Format/Style Font size Font Length Part Names and Functions Start Here Cleaning Margins Text orientation Adding block Initializing the Settings Useful Functions Purpose-based Index Key Menu Index Creating Multiple Labels at Once Saving/Recalling Frequently Used Labels Printing Same Label Multiple Times Frame and Table Lists Printer Settings Transferring Cable Label Data 19
Creating Special Labels Top Creating Labels for Patch Panel Safety Instructions You can create the optimal labels for your patch panel by setting the label length and number of blocks. Blocks length Specifications Troubleshooting Separator Part Names and Functions Blocks number 1. Press Start Here . / and then press 2. Select the length type with . In this example, we will select "Blocks". Blocks: Sets the length by block length. Label: Sets the length by label length. 3.
Creating Special Labels Creating Labels for Block-66 + Safety Instructions You can create labels for Block-66 so that huge number of connectors can easily be identified. Specifications Troubleshooting Separator Blocks length Part Names and Functions Blocks number 1. Press + Start Here . / and then press 2. Select the length type with . In this example, we will select "Blocks". Blocks: Sets the length by block length. Label: Sets the length by label length. 3.
Creating Special Labels Creating Labels for Faceplate Top Safety Instructions Text can be automatically placed at the center of a block. This enables you to easily create a label suitable for the size of the area where it will be affixed. Specifications Troubleshooting Label length Part Names and Functions Start Here Block Block Blocks number 1. Press / 4. Select the orientation with . In this example, we will select "Hori.". . 2. Enter the label length and then press Setting range: 1 to 99.
Creating Special Labels Creating Labels for Punch Block Top Safety Instructions You can create labels to identify at a glance the numbers for the wires or pins connected to a punch block. Specifications Troubleshooting Upper count Part Names and Functions Lower count Start Here 1. Press . / and then press 2. Select the blocks type with . In this example, we will select "4pairs". Blank: Creates a table of two rows and one column. 3. Select the text type with / and then press .
Creating Special Labels Creating Labels to Wrap Around Cable Safety Instructions You can repeatedly print text so that it can be seen regardless of the angle from which the cable is viewed. Specifications Troubleshooting Label length Part Names and Functions Tape width Margin 1. Press Top Margin Start Here . / and then press 2. Select the length type with . In this example, we will select "Length". Dia: Sets the length by cable diameter. Length: Sets the length by label length. 3.
Creating Special Labels Creating Labels to Wrap around Cable like a Flag + Top Safety Instructions This label is useful for differentiating cables because the flag portion of the label wrapped around the cable is easy to see. Specifications Troubleshooting Space length Block 1 Block 2 Part Names and Functions Text length 1. Press Separator + Start Here . 2. Select the setting method of space length with / and then press . In this example, we will select "Length".
Creating Special Labels Creating Multiple Labels at Once + Safety Instructions You can create many labels at once. Label length Margin Top Specifications Troubleshooting Margin Tape width Part Names and Functions Labels number Start Here 1. Press + . 2. Select the label length with / and then . press Auto: Automatically adjusts the label length depending on the length of text. Set: Sets the label length. Setting range: 0.25 to 30 cm 3.
Creating Special Labels Creating Labels with Dedicated Tape Die-Cut label Safety Instructions Self-Lamination Overwrap Use the dedicated Die-Cut label. You can print on precut Rectangle, Oval, and Circle. Top Specifications Use the dedicated SelfLamination Overwrap. This label tape comes with transparent film. The film can be wrapped around the label to prevent it from getting dirty. Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions Label length Start Here Cleaning 1. Select the orientation with / .
Creating Special Labels Creating Barcode Labels Creating Labels with Symbol Top Safety Instructions Specifications 1. Press MEMO • You may not be able to add a barcode depending on the label type you create. • Only up to two barcodes can be inserted in one label. Supported barcode types: EAN-8, EAN-13, CODE128, CODE39, QR CODE, ITF, CODABAR, UPC-A, UPC-E 1. Press . . / 2. Select a category with 3. Select a symbol with 4. Press / and press and press . .
Creating Special Labels Creating Sequentially Numbered Labels Creating Labels with Block Sequence Numbers Assigned + The number is automatically incremented each time a label is printed. Up to four digits including numbers (0 to 9) and alphabet letters (a to z and A to Z) can be entered. You can assign sequential numbers to blocks. Up to four digits including numbers (0 to 9) and alphabet letters (a to z and A to Z) can be entered.
Customizing Labels Top Setting the Format and Style (Edit menu) Safety Instructions MEMO The setting items displayed when you press depending on the label type you create. differ Specifications Procedure for setting 1. Place the cursor. You can decorate your label by setting the following. Place the cursor on the left of the characters to which you want to apply a function. If you apply the function to a specific line or block, confirm that the cursor is in the line or block. 2.
Customizing Labels Background None, 1 Wave, 2 Diamond1, 3 Diamond2, 4 Snow, 5 Flower, 6 Star, 7 Cards, 8 Arabesq., 9 Mesh, 10Dotted Sets the background pattern. Bold & Italic Italic, Normal, Bold, B+I Changes the text in bold or italics. Length This setting is the same as when "Setting the Label Length" Margins This setting is the same as when "Setting the Margins" Safety Instructions Specifications Troubleshooting is pressed. Part Names and Functions Start Here is pressed.
Customizing Labels Changing the Text Orientation Changing the Font Size You can change the font size of text or a block line by line. Among the preset setting items, select one with the same number of lines as that of the text or block you want to change. MEMO You may not be able to change the font size depending on the label type you create. 1. Press . 2. Each time you press , the font size changes.
Customizing Labels Setting the Label Length Adding Block You can set the length of label or block. • This cannot be set for a die cut label. • When creating a special label, you can set the length again. Setting items for special label is displayed after pressing . 1. Press Label Block 1 2. Select the setting method of the length with / and press . Auto: Automatically adjusts the label length depending on the length of text. Set: Sets the label length. Setting range: 1 to 99.9 cm / 1.
Saving Frequently Used Labels Top By saving frequently used labels, you will be able to easily recall and print them from next time. Up to 100 labels can be saved. Saving a label 1. Press You can select multiple files and print them at once. / and press / 3. Select a registration number with . number keys and then press The registration confirmation screen appears. 1. Press . . . 2. Select " Recall " with / and press Part Names and Functions . / or the 3.
Utilizing Print Functions + Enlarge print Top Mirror print You can create a label that is larger than the width of a single label. Print the created content separately on multiple labels and then put them together to use as a single label. Safety Instructions On 1. Press Off + Specifications . 2. Select " Mirror print " with 3. Select " On " with 1. Press + 4. Select " Start print? " with Printing starts. . / 2. Select " Enlarge print " with . press 3. Select " *2size " with 4.
Changing the Printer Settings Auto cut + Top Language Auto cut: Sets whether or not to cut automatically. You can select the language shown on the display from the following: Half cut: When "Auto cut" is set to "On", the function "Half cut" for precutting just the label part to make the backing paper easy to peel off can be set. Dansk, Deutsch, English, Español, Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Norsk, Português-Br, Português-EU, Suomi, Svenska, Türkçe Print density Sets the print density.
Transferring Cable Label Data Top If you transfer a label data you created to the printer, you will be able to print labels for cables without connecting to a computer. You can also export the label data so that you can use it on a smart device. Operation flow Operation on computer Operation on the printer Label Editor Data Transfer Tool 1. Create the label for transfer 2. Transfer the label data Safety Instructions Specifications Troubleshooting 3.
Top Transferring Cable Label Data 5. Click "Label Type" on the "Settings" tab. Select the label type. 2. Click [Save]. Safety Instructions The label data for transfer is saved on the computer. Specifications 6. Create the label. Troubleshooting MEMO Part Names and Functions By clicking [Transfer], you can transfer the data immediately without saving it. 2. Transfer the label data 3. Click [Transfer Batch Files]. 1. Click [Transfer]. 4. Click [Add]. Data Transfer Tool starts.
Key Menu Index Top Click a key in the illustration to display the menu list. Safety Instructions Specifications Troubleshooting Previews the created label. Printing starts. Turns the printer on and off. Deletes the text. Part Names and Functions Start Here Cleaning Initializing the Settings Shift key Changes the input method. Enters a symbol. For available symbols, see "Symbol List". Changes the font size. + : Changes the font. + : Changes the text orientation.
Patch Panel Top Safety Instructions Length Type Blocks length Separator Enter length None Blocks num Line Hori. Tic Vert.1 Label length Dotted Vert.2 Enter length Frame Blocks Label Orientation Enter number of blocks Specifications Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions Start Here Cleaning Initializing the Settings Block-66 Purpose-based Index Blocks length Length Type Enter length None Orientation Line Hori. Tic Vert.1 Label length Dotted Vert.
Faceplate Top Safety Instructions Label length Enter length Blocks num Enter number of blocks Specifications Orientation Hori. Troubleshooting Vert.1 Vert.2 Part Names and Functions Start Here Cleaning Initializing the Settings Mix-Len Purpose-based Index Margins Min Label length Auto Set Label length Enter length Labels num Short Enter number of labels Middle Long Tape /3 Key Menu Index Orientation Hori. Vert.1 Frame and Table Lists Vert.
Wrap Top Safety Instructions Margins Diameter Length Type Enter length Repeat text Short Dia On Middle Length Off Long Label length Specifications Min Troubleshooting Tape /3 Enter length Part Names and Functions Tape Start Here Cleaning Initializing the Settings Flag Purpose-based Index Space length Dia Length Separator Space length Text length None Enter length Enter length Line Tic Orientation Hori.1 Hori.2 Key Menu Index Frame and Table Lists Vert.1 Vert.
Punch Block Top Safety Instructions Specifications Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions Start Here Blocks type 2pairs 3pairs 4pairs 5pairs Text type Pins Seri.
Edit 1 Top Layout Left Safety Instructions Center Justify Right Frame & Table Table Off Frame Edit menu Style Layout Outline Frame & Table Normal Style Gray Char. spacing Shadow Border & Line S+O Char. Width Background Bold & Italic Length Margins Orientation Font size Font Specifications Table "Table" Troubleshooting Frame "Frame" Part Names and Functions Start Here Cleaning Initializing the Settings Char.
Edit 2 Top Char. Width Smaller Smaller Center Small Under Narrow Normal Wide Safety Instructions Specifications Small Center Troubleshooting Under Background Part Names and Functions None Edit menu 1 Wave Layout 2 Diamond1 Frame & Table 3 Diamond2 Style 4 Snow Char. spacing 5 Flower Border & Line 6 Star Char. Width 7 Cards Background 8 Arabesq.
Edit 3 Top Safety Instructions Margins Minimum 1mm Short Specifications 4mm Middle 10mm Long Troubleshooting 18mm Tape width /3 Part Names and Functions Tape width Orientation Layout AB A Frame & Table Style AB A AB B Edit menu Char. spacing Start Here 1 Line 1/5 to 5/5 Border & Line Font size 2 Lines Char.
Margins Top Safety Instructions Margins Specifications Minimum 1mm Short 4mm Middle 10mm Long Troubleshooting 18mm Tape width /3 Part Names and Functions Tape width Start Here MEMO The setting items displayed when you press on the label type you create.
Serialize Top Safety Instructions Repetition 1 time Serialize Text Enter start value Specifications 2 times 3 times Troubleshooting 4 times 5 times 10 times Part Names and Functions Start Here Cleaning Initializing the Settings Advanced Serialize Purpose-based Index Repetition 1 time Adv.Seri.
Barcode 1 Top Width EAN-8 Small Enter barcode information Medium Large Specifications Width EAN-13 Small Enter barcode information Medium Large Bar code EAN-8 Width EAN-13 Small CODE128 Medium CODE39 Large CODABAR UPC-A UPC-E Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions Start Here CODE128 Enter barcode information Cleaning Initializing the Settings QR CODE ITF Safety Instructions Width Ratio Small 2.0 Medium 2.5 Large 3.
Barcode 2 Top Safety Instructions Specifications Bar code EAN-8 EAN-13 CODE128 CODE39 Width Ratio Small 2.0 Medium 2.5 Large 3.0 Width Ratio Small 2.0 Medium 2.5 Large 3.
File Top Safety Instructions Local File Specifications Save Recall Troubleshooting Delete Print Part Names and Functions End? Start Here Cleaning Initializing the Settings Clear Purpose-based Index Key Menu Index Clear Text Frame and Table Lists Text Only Text & Setting MEMO The setting items displayed when you press depending on the label type you create.
Multi print Enlarge print Off *2size Special print Enlarge print Print copies Mirror print Start print? MEMO *2size 2/2 1/2 *3size 1/2 *4size *3size Repeat Copies 3/3 1/3 Enter number of print copies 1/3 Mirror print 1/3 On *4size Off 4/4 1/4 The setting items displayed when you press + differ depending on the label type you create.
Setting 1 Top Auto cut Half cut On On Off Off Safety Instructions Specifications Print density Preference -3 to +3 Troubleshooting Drop stop Part Names and Functions On Off Start Here Auto cut Print density Drop stop Print Speed Die-Cut pos Backlight Language inch:cm Print Speed Cleaning High speed Low speed Width pos Die-Cut pos -5 to +5 Width pos Length pos Length pos -5 to +5 Backlight Initializing the Settings Purpose-based Index Key Menu Index On Off Frame and Table Lists 53
Setting 2 Top Safety Instructions Specifications Language Troubleshooting Dansk Deutsch Preference Auto cut Print density Drop stop Print Speed Die-Cut pos Backlight Language inch:cm English Español Français Part Names and Functions Start Here Italiano Nederlands Cleaning Norsk Português-Br Português-EU Initializing the Settings Suomi Svenska Purpose-based Index Türkçe Key Menu Index inch:cm inch cm Frame and Table Lists 54
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Frame and Table Lists Top Safety Instructions Frame Specifications 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Troubleshooting 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 Part Names and Functions Start Here Cleaning Initializing the Settings Purpose-based Index Key Menu Index Frame and Table Lists 56
Frame and Table Lists Top Safety Instructions Table Specifications 1 2 3 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions Start Here Cleaning Initializing the Settings Purpose-based Index Key Menu Index Frame and Table Lists 57
Frame and Table Lists Top Die-Cut label Safety Instructions Circle Specifications 1 2 3 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions Oval Start Here 1 2 3 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 Cleaning Initializing the Settings Rectangle Purpose-based Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Key Menu Index 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Frame and Table Lists 15 16 3 4 Table 1 2 58
