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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Please read this guide before operating this product. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Trademarks • "Canon" and the Canon logo are the registered trademarks or the trademarks of Canon Inc. Notices • The contents of this document may not be duplicated in whole or in part by any means without permission.

  • Page 3: Printing Labels

    In such electrical facilities, it is common practice to use printed tube to identify cables and printed labels to identify switches. The Mk1500 is used to print such labels and tube. Clear...

  • Page 4: Main Features

    Main Features Compact and easy to carry In addition to being compact at 250 mm (W) x 300 mm (D) x 85 mm (H), the printer also has a lightweight design (2kg), making it easy to transport to the site of electrical facilities. Overall, the printer greatly increases work effi...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Explanation of Symbols ........4 Safety Precautions ..........5 Quick Guide to Using the Printer .......12 Part 1 Part 2 Before You Begin (Preparation) Basic Operations 1.1 Names and Functions of Parts ..18 2.1 Printing on Tube and Clear Tube ..26 Main Unit ............18 Install cassettes ......26 LCD screen ..........20...
  • Page 6 4.3 Various Printing Functions ....68 Part 3 Character Input Printing count ..........68 Changing the printing orientation ....70 3.1 Inputting Characters ......50 Changing the length and the character Inputting characters ........50 alignment ..........72 3.2 Inputting Symbols ....... 51 Printing a specific page multiple times Inputting symbols ........51 (Continuous Print) ........
  • Page 7 Contents Part 5 Part 6 Maintenance Appendices 5.1 If a Tube or Label Tape Becomes 6.1 Consumable Supplies and Jammed ..........90 Options ........... 106 Action to Take against Media Jam Consumable supplies .......106 (When the “Media JAM” message is Options .............107 displayed)..........90 6.2 Message List ........

  • Page 8: Explanation Of Symbols

    Explanation of Symbols The meanings of the symbols that are used in this manual are explained below. A precaution to be followed to use the printer in safe is written. Failure to follow it can WARNING result in fatal or serious injury. Be sure to follow it. A precaution to be followed to use the printer in safe is written.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions In order to ensure safe operation of the printer, be certain to observe the following safety precautions. The shape of the power plug varies according to country. WARNING Do not disassemble or modify the unit Disassembling or modifying the unit could cause a fi re or damage the unit.
  • Page 10 Always keep the AC plug clean Clean the AC adapter plug periodically. If dust, dirt, soot, etc., is allowed to accumulate on the plug, the dust could absorb moisture, creating an insulation fault that could cause a fi re. Do not continue to use the unit if an abnormality develops If the unit begins to smoke or emit an unusual odor, turn the power switch off immediately, unplug the AC adapter plug from the power outlet, and then contact your nearest dealer.
  • Page 11 Safety Precautions Use a 100-240V AC power supply Use only at the indicated power voltage. Use at voltage between 100 and 240V AC. If not, it may result in fi re, electrical shock or machine failure. Do not use any AC adaptor or cord other than the included Never use any other AC adaptor or cord than the included one.
  • Page 12 CAUTION Do not place the unit on an unstable surface Do not place the unit on an unstable surface or a surface that is subject to vibration. The unit could fall or tip over and cause injury. Do not place the unit on a carpet Do not place the unit directly on a rug or carpet.
  • Page 13 Safety Precautions Unplug the unit when not in use If the machine will not be used for a long time, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Otherwise, electrical leakage may occur, and fi re could result if dust has accumulated. Keep the area around the AC adapter clear In order to allow you to unplug the AC adapter quickly in an emergency, do not place other objects around the outlet.
  • Page 14 CAUTION Handle the unit gently Do not subject the unit to strong impacts. Doing so could damage the unit. Do not operate the keyboard roughly Do not handle the keyboard roughly when typing. Rough handling could result in damage to the unit. Do not re-use ribbons or label tape Do not attempt to re-use ribbons or label tape.
  • Page 15 Safety Precautions Do not feed wires into the unit The purpose of this unit is to print on tube or labels. This unit cannot print directly on wires or cables, so do not attempt to feed wires or cables into the unit. Doing so could result in damage to the unit. Do not touch the connector (metal part) Do not touch the connection terminal (metal part) of the cassette.

  • Page 16: Quick Guide To Using The Printer

    Quick Guide to Using the Printer This section explains the basic use of the printer for people who want to start using it quickly. Although the printer features a wide variety of functions, this section explains only the most basic sequence of operations: installing accessories →...

  • Page 17: Turn The Power Switch On

    Quick Guide to Using the Printer Install the tube attachment. • Align the hooks on the tube attachment with the holes in the printer. • Push the tube attachment in until it clicks into place. Insert a tube. • Push the tube in until its tip touches transport roller 2. Transport roller 2 Turn the power switch on.

  • Page 18: Inputting Characters

    Inputting Characters Printing “C-2” on a 3.0mm-diameter tube [Example] Printed results While holding down [Shift], press [C]. Press [-]. Press [2]. To delete a character ex. Although you meant to enter “C-2” , you entered “C=2” by mistake. Press [ ] and [ ], and move the cursor box to the position of the “2”.
  • Page 19 Safety Precautions Printing Press [Enter]. • Make sure that “No. to print” is “1”. Press [Enter]. • Confirm that the leading end of the tube is fully inserted. Press [Print/Print option]. • Make sure that “1:Tube” is selected. Press [Enter]. “No ribbon cassette”...

  • Page 21: Before You Begin

    Part 1 Before You Begin (Preparation) This section describes preparations and some things you should know before entering characters. 1.1 Names and Functions of Parts ....... 18 Main Unit ..........18 LCD screen ..........20 Keyboard ..........21 1.2 Connecting the AC Adapter ......23...

  • Page 22: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts Main Unit *Removing the wrap-around tape guide To print to other media, remove the wrap-around tape guide Pull out the cutter. Pull out the wrap-around Reinstall the cutter. tape guide.
  • Page 23 Part 1 Before You Begin Cover Transport roller 3 Open this cover when you need to load a cassette This roller feeds printed printing media to the or tube. cutter. Cover release Transport roller 3 release lever Pull this lever to the left to open the cover. Pull this lever to the right to release transport roller 3.

  • Page 24: Lcd Screen

    LCD screen Caps Lock Previous page indicator Indicates whether the Caps Lock mode is active. Indicates that another page exists prior to the A: Active, so all alphabetic characters are currently displayed page. entered in uppercase. Next page indicator Normal(inactive) Indicates that another page exists following the currently displayed page.

  • Page 25: Keyboard

    Part 1 Before You Begin Keyboard [Format] ( page 61, 70.) This key is used to set the direction for printing text (horizontal/vertical) and to make the frame setting. [Style] ( page 58, 62.) This key is used to set the character size, number of lines, and spacing between characters. [Length/Margin] ( page 73.) This key is used to set the length of the media and the left and right margins.
  • Page 26 [Option] This key is used to set optional functions (for adjustment, maintenance mode, or print option). [Delete] ( page 53.) This key is used to delete all input data. [Cancel] • This key is used to cancel settings or operations, and to return the display to the previous display. •...

  • Page 27: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    Part 1 Before You Begin Connecting the AC Adapter Make sure that the power switch is off. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter. Plug it in all the way. Plug the AC adapter into the printer. Plug the AC adapter power plug into a 100-240V power outlet. Plug it in all the way.
  • Page 28 Do not handle the power cord with wet hands WARNING Do not plug in or unplug the AC adapter while your hands are wet. Doing so could result in electric shock. Do not connect to a multi-outlet adapter or extension cord Do not connect this unit to a multi-outlet adapter or extension cord.

  • Page 29: Basic Operations

    Part 2 Basic Operations This section describes the basic steps to take before printing. 2.1 Printing on Tube and Clear Tube ........26 Install cassettes ....26 Insert tube ......28 Turn the power switch on ..29 Input characters ....30 Print........33 2.2 Printing on Label Tape, Heat Shrink Tube, and 4mm I.D.

  • Page 30: Printing On Tube And Clear Tube

    Printing on Tube and Clear Tube The procedure for printing on tube or clear tube is shown below. Install cassettes Insert tube Turn the power switch on Input characters Print Install cassettes Install the ribbon cassette and the tube attachment. Open the cover.
  • Page 31 Part 2 Basic Operations Install the ribbon cassette into the printer. • Push the cassette in until it clicks into place. If the ribbon cassette is loose, the ribbon may not be detected, so be sure to press it in until it clicks.

  • Page 32: Insert Tube

    Insert tube Tube is not provided with the printer; it must be purchased separately. The printer can print on tube with a diameter ranging from 2.5mm to 5.2mm. Note that the printer will not print properly on tube that is bumpy, dirty, or of uneven thickness.

  • Page 33: Turn The Power Switch On

    Part 2 Basic Operations Turn the power switch on Before turning the power switch on, make sure that the cassettes and tube have been inserted properly, that the cover is closed, and that the AC adapter is properly connected. Press the “|” side of the power switch. •...

  • Page 34: Input Characters

    Input characters ex. Print four each of the following tube segments. Tube to be used: φ 3.0mm Input “200V” To input uppercase letters or the characters appearing on the upper half of the keycaps, press and hold the [Shift] key, and then press the desired key.
  • Page 35 Part 2 Basic Operations If you accidentally input an incorrect character Follow the procedure described below to make changes if you accidentally input an incorrect character. ex. You meant to input “200V” but accidentally input “240V” Press [◄] or [►] and move the cursor ( ) to the “0”...
  • Page 36 Number of characters that can be input The printer can accept data input of totalling approximately 2500 characters on all pages combined; if the printer’s capacity is exceeded, the message “Not enough memory Character input is no longer possible.” appears. If this occurs, save all text data ( refer to “Saving character data”...

  • Page 37: Print

    Part 2 Basic Operations Print Once the characters have been input, begin printing. Press [Print/Print option]. • The print media selection display appears. “No ribbon cassette” is displayed if the ribbon cassette is not installed. Install the ribbon cassette. “No ribbon information. No ribbon amount displayed. Press enter” is displayed if the information cannot be read due to the ribbon cassette failure and so forth.

  • Page 38: Printing On Label Tape, Heat Shrink Tube, And 4Mm I.d. Strip

    Printing on Label Tape, Heat Shrink Tube, and 4mm I.D. Strip Print the text by the following operating procedure. Prepare the following according to the type of media to be printed • To print on label tape: label tape cassette •...
  • Page 39 Part 2 Basic Operations Install the ribbon cassette into the printer. • Push the cassette in until it clicks into place. If the ribbon cassette is loose, the ribbon may not be detected, so be sure to press it in until it clicks.
  • Page 40 Do not install the wrong type of cassette The printer can print on tube, clear tube, label tape, heat shrink tube, wrap around tape, and 4mm I.D. strip, but each requires a different type of cassette. If a wrong type of cassette is installed, printing cannot be performed normally. When printing on regular or clear tube Install the ribbon cassette and tube attachment in the machine.

  • Page 41: Turn The Power Switch On

    Part 2 Basic Operations Turn the power switch on Before turning the power switch on, make sure that the cassettes have been inserted properly, that the cover is closed, and that the AC adapter is properly connected. Press the “|” side of the power switch. •...

  • Page 42: Input Characters

    Input characters ex. Print the following label tape. Label tape being used: 9mm label tape Two-line printing is not performed properly when using label tape that is 6mm wide, heat shrink tube, or 4mm I.D. strip. Input “10W” . If you accidentally input an incorrect character, press [Back Space] to delete the character and then input the correct one.
  • Page 43 Part 2 Basic Operations Press either [ ▼ ] or [ ► ]. If you press [Enter] instead of [ ▼ ] or [ ► ], a new page is created. The cursor moves to the second line. Input “-12V” . Press [Enter].
  • Page 44 If you accidentally input an incorrect character Follow the procedure described below to make changes if you accidentally input an incorrect character. ex. You meant to input “-12V” but accidentally input “-32V” Press [ ◄ ], [ ► ], [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] and move the cursor ( ) to the “2”...

  • Page 45: Print

    Part 2 Basic Operations Print Once the characters have been input, begin printing. Press [Print/Print option]. • The print media selection display appears. “No ribbon cassette” is displayed if the ribbon cassette is not installed. Install the ribbon cassette. “No ribbon information. No ribbon amount displayed. Press enter” is displayed if the information cannot be read due to the ribbon cassette failure and so forth.

  • Page 46: Printing On Wrap-Around Tape

    Printing on Wrap-around Tape Wrap-around tape consists of a printable part and a transparent laminate. It is used for indicating the destinations of cables. Prepare a wrap-around tape cassette and print characters by the following procedure. Note that a wrap-around tape cassette is not supplied with the machine; it must be purchased separately. Installing the cassettes Installing the wrap-around tape guide Turn the power switch on...

  • Page 47: Installing The Wrap-Around Tape Guide

    Part 2 Basic Operations Install the ribbon cassette in the printer. • Press it firmly so that it clicks into place. If the ribbon cassette is loose, the ribbon may not be detected, so be sure to press it in until it clicks.

  • Page 48: Turn The Power Switch On

    Close the cover. Close the cover completely so that it clicks shut. Turn the power switch on Before turning the power switch on, make sure that the cassettes are inserted correctly, that the cover is closed, and that the AC adapter is connected properly. Press the “|”...

  • Page 49: Input Characters

    Part 2 Basic Operations Input characters ex. create three pieces of wrap-around tape of the following types. Press [Caps Lock] to activate upper-case input mode. Input “A-1” . If you accidentally entered the wrong character If you make a mistake when entering characters, correct it as follows. ex.
  • Page 50 Deleting all entered text Follow the procedure described below to delete all characters input on all pages. Press [Delete]. • The Delete display appears. Even when all characters have been deleted, settings such as [Format] and [Style] are retained. If two or more pages have been entered, the settings on the last page are retained.

  • Page 51: Print

    Part 2 Basic Operations Print Once the characters have been input, begin printing. Press [Print/Print option]. • The print media selection display appears. “No ribbon cassette” is displayed if the ribbon cassette is not installed. Install the ribbon cassette. “No ribbon information. No ribbon amount displayed. Press enter” is displayed if the information cannot be read due to the ribbon cassette failure and so forth.
  • Page 52 Attaching the wrap-around tape Peel the printed film from the wrap-around tape backing. When wrapping, the laminating cover should overlap the printed part suffi ciently. We therefore recommend using with cable of φ 3 to φ 7.6 mm. Attach the tape to the cable as shown in the diagram, starting from the printed end.

  • Page 53: Character Input

    Part 3 Character Input This section explains how to input characters and symbols, and how to delete and change characters. 3.1 Inputting Characters ..... 50 Inputting characters ........50 3.2 Inputting Symbols ....51 Inputting symbols ........51 3.3 Deleting Characters, Creating New Pages, Moving the Cursor .........

  • Page 54: Inputting Characters

    Inputting Characters Inputting characters Input the following characters: ex. Res 7-1 Input “Res 7-1” . To input uppercase letters or the characters appearing on the upper half of the keycaps, press and hold the [Shift] key, and then press the desired key. If you input an incorrect character Press [Back Space] to delete the character and then input the correct one.

  • Page 55: Inputting Symbols

    Part 3 Character Input Inputting Symbols Inputting symbols Input the following characters: ex. 250Ω Input “250” . If you input an incorrect character Press [Back Space] to delete the character and then input the correct one. Press [Symbol]. • The symbol selection display appears. Press [ ◄...

  • Page 56: Deleting Characters, Creating New Pages, Moving The Cursor

    Deleting Characters, Creating New Pages, Moving the Cursor Deleting or changing characters ex. Change “-1750V” to “-1720V” Move the cursor to the “0” . • Press [ ◄ ] or [ ► ] to move the cursor. Press the [Back Space] key to delete the “5” . •...

  • Page 57: Deleting All Entered Text Data

    Part 3 Character Input Deleting all entered text data Follow the procedure described below to delete all characters input on all pages. Press [Delete]. • The Delete display appears. Even when all characters have been deleted, settings such as [Format] and [Style] are retained.

  • Page 58: Inserting A Page

    Inserting a page You can insert a blank page. To insert a new page between the fi rst and second pages, move the cursor to the end of the text on the fi rst page, and press [Shift] + [Enter]. A new page is created between the fi rst and second pages, and the input display for the new page appears.

  • Page 59: Moving The Cursor

    Part 3 Character Input Moving the cursor The cursor can be moved to the previous and to the next page. Moving to the previous page • Press [Shift] + [ ◄ ] . The cursor moves to the top of the previous page.

  • Page 61: Advanced Operations

    Part 4 Advanced Operations 4.1 Changing the Characters and the Number of Lines ..58 This chapter describes how to change Changing character size ......58 characters and the number of lines, Changing the spacing between saving character data and various printing characters..........59 operations.

  • Page 62: Changing The Characters And The Number Of Lines

    Changing the Characters and the Number of Lines This section explains various character and line-related functions, such as changing the size of printed characters, widening the spacing between characters, and printing on two lines. Changing character size It is possible to change the size and width of printed characters. There are six choices available for the size and width of printed characters.

  • Page 63: Changing The Spacing Between Characters

    Part 4 Advanced Operations Changing the spacing between characters The spacing between printed characters can be changed as desired. There are three possible spacings of printed characters, as shown below. Initially, “Narrow” is selected. The spacing between printed characters can be changed for individual pages. ex.

  • Page 64: Adding An Underline To "6" And "9

    Adding an underline to “6” and “9” In order to make it easier to distinguish sixes and nines, both characters can be printed with an underline. Initially, the printer prints sixes and nines without an underline. This function cannot be changed for individual pages. Input the characters.

  • Page 65: Adding A Frame To Characters

    Part 4 Advanced Operations Adding a frame to characters Text can be surrounded by frames. Initially, frames are disabled. Text frames can be set independently for each page. Input the characters. Press [Format]. • The setting display appears. Press [ ◄ ] or [ ► ] to select “2:Enframe” , and then press Enframe [Enter].

  • Page 66: Printing On Two Lines

    Printing on two lines It is possible to print on two lines as shown below. Initially, the printer is set to print on one line. The number of lines to be printed can be changed for individual pages. ex. Create the following labels: Press [Style].
  • Page 67 Part 4 Advanced Operations Press [Enter]. • A new page is created, and the printer waits for the next character to be input. Indicates that another page precedes the currently displayed page. Press [Style]. • The setting display appears. Press [ ◄ ] or [ ► ] to select “2:Line” and press [Enter]. •...

  • Page 68: Saving, Retrieving And Deleting Character Data

    Saving, Retrieving and Deleting Character Data Files You can save text as fi les in the machine's internal memory. To save text as a fi le, you need to give it a name. You can also delete saved fi les. Up to 20 fi...

  • Page 69: Saving Character Data

    Part 4 Advanced Operations Saving character data Character data that has been created can be stored in fi les. A total of approximately 7,500 characters of character data can be saved. For example, if you have already saved a fi le containing 50 characters, an additional 7,450 characters can be saved.

  • Page 70: Loading Character Data

    Loading character data There are two methods for retrieving character data that has been stored in fi les: “New” and “Add”. Loading with “New” When character data (fi le) is retrieved, the character data that is currently displayed is deleted and is replaced with the retrieved character data.

  • Page 71: Deleting Character Data

    Part 4 Advanced Operations Deleting character data It is possible to delete character data fi les that have been saved. There are two different modes for deleting fi les: “File”, and “All data”. File Deletes a single fi le. All data Deletes all fi...

  • Page 72: Various Printing Functions

    Various Printing Functions Printing count The number of pieces to print can be specifi ed from 1 to 10. For example, if the following text has been entered to create three tubes. Up to ten pieces of tube can be printed. ex.
  • Page 73 Part 4 Advanced Operations Confirm the location of the leading end of the loaded tube, press [ ◄ ] or [ ► ] to select the appropriate input side, and press [Enter]. If the leading end of the loaded tube is at the transport roller 2, select [IN], and if its at the cutter side, select [OUT].

  • Page 74: Changing The Printing Orientation

    Changing the printing orientation It is possible to change the printing orientation in order to produce output such as that shown below. The printing orientation of each page can be changed. ex. Print label tape (12mm wide) as shown below. Press [Format].
  • Page 75 Part 4 Advanced Operations Press [ ▼ ] or [ ► ]. If you press [Enter] instead of [ ▼ ] or [ ► ], a new page is created. Input “24V” . Press [Print/Print Option]. • The Select media display appears. Press [ ◄...

  • Page 76: Changing The Length And The Character Alignment

    Changing the length and the character alignment After each tube or tape is printed, it is output in a “Half cut” condition*. The length between half cuts is called the “segment length”. There are two modes for setting the segment length: “Automatic” and “Specify”. Furthermore, the positioning of characters printed on a tube or tape is called the “Alignment”.
  • Page 77 Part 4 Advanced Operations ex. Print the following character data with the segment length set to 50mm, “Left” set for the character alignment, and a margin of 5mm. Press [Length/Margin]. • The Set length display appears. Press [ ◄ ] or [ ► ] to select “2:Specify” , and then press Specify [Enter].

  • Page 78: Printing A Specific Page Multiple Times (Continuous Print)

    Printing a specific page multiple times (Continuous Print) Assume that you want to produce the following tube segments. The number of continuous printings can be set from 1 to 10 for each page. Fig. 1 In a case such as that shown in Fig. 1, you can obtain the same results by creating the character data shown below and then printing page 2 (“Pump Room”) three times.
  • Page 79 Part 4 Advanced Operations Input “3” (Continuous Printing Count), and press [Enter]. • The display returns to the character input display. Perform the printing operation. Canceling continuous print Cancel continuous print by following the procedure described below. Display the page for which you want to cancel continuous print.

  • Page 80: Generating Sequential Characters (Serial Printing)

    Generating sequential characters (serial printing) Assume that you want to produce the following tubes. Serial characters can appear in only one place on a page. Fig. 1 The portion of the character data consisting of numbers from 1 to 9 is incremented (or decremented) by “1” each time it is printed, and is called the “number portion”.
  • Page 81 Part 4 Advanced Operations Press [ ◄ ] or [ ► ] to select “1:DEC” , and then press [Enter]. • The decimal numbering setting display appears. • The display for specifying the start value and end value appears. In addition to decimal numbering, you can also specify hexadecimal or alphabetical numbering.
  • Page 82 Various types of numbering print The following different types of numbering print are possible. The selection of the type is made in step 3 on the preceding page. For decimal numbering: Select “Dec” in step 3. For hexadecimal numbering: Select “Hex” in step 3. For alphabetical numbering: Select “A - Z”...

  • Page 83: Adjusting The Printing Start Position And Vertical Position

    Part 4 Advanced Operations Adjusting the printing start position and vertical position When printing, enviromental factors or characteristics of the print media may cause printing to start slightly out of position or to be shifted slightly in the vertical direction so that character data is not printed correctly, even though the correct print media type and size are selected.
  • Page 84 Press [ ► ] four times; “Right 1.0mm” is displayed. • Pressing [ ► ] increases the value in steps of 0.25mm. Press [ ◄ ] to move the printing start position to the left. Press [Enter]. • The display returns to the character input display. The printing start position has now been shifted 1mm to the right.

  • Page 85: Adjusting The Printing Density

    Part 4 Advanced Operations Adjusting the printing density Printing may be too dark or too light in some cases, depending on the environment in which the printer is used and the characteristics of the print media. In such cases, adjust the printing density. The printing density can be adjusted to fi...

  • Page 86: Changing The Cutting Method

    Changing the Cutting Method Half cuts and full cuts If you examine a long tube that has been printed and output, you will see notches between each segment. These notches allow you to break the individual tube segments apart by hand. The same is true for label tape. The notches make it easy to peel each label off.
  • Page 87 Part 4 Advanced Operations ex. Turn off half cuts and print a dotted cutting line. Press [Option]. • The setting display appears. Press [ ◄ ] or [ ► ] to select “2:Print options” , and press [Enter]. • The setting display appears. Press [ ◄...

  • Page 88: Other Operations

    Other Operations Removing the print media When changing the print media from tube to label tape, or from label tape to tube, it is necessary to take out the media that is currently set in the printer. However, because the printer feeds tube or label tape into its transport rollers, it is not possible to simply pull out the current media.
  • Page 89 Part 4 Advanced Operations Detach the tube attachment or the label tape cassette from the printer. Close the cover. Prepare to print. • See “Part 2 Basic Operation” for information on how to set the print media. Confirm that the ribbon is not slacked. Tighten the ribbon if the ribbon is slacked when removing the tube or label tape.

  • Page 90: Changing The Display Contrast

    Changing the display contrast The display can be diffi cult to see, depending on the ambient brightness and the viewing angle. If the display is diffi cult to see, adjust the display contrast. The display contrast can be set to any of nine levels. ex.

  • Page 91: Restoring The Initial Settings

    Part 4 Advanced Operations Restoring the initial settings It is possible to restore all settings to their initial values. Hold down [Delete] while turning the power switch on. • The initialization confirmation display appears. Press [Enter]. • After the display shown at right appears, the display returns to the character input display.

  • Page 92: Increasing The Printing Speed

    Increasing the printing speed You can increase the printing speed. However, printing at a high speed can result in improper printing such as fuzzy characters depending on printer usage environment or material of media. Check the print quality by test printing before actual printing. Press [Option].

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Part 5 Maintenance This section explains how to clear jammed print media, such as a tube or label tape, what action to take if the cutter does not cut anymore, and other maintenance matters. 5.1 If a Tube or Label Tape Becomes Jammed .....

  • Page 94: If A Tube Or Label Tape Becomes Jammed

    If a Tube or Label Tape Becomes Jammed If a tube or tape is jammed during printing, a “Media JAM” message is displayed on the LCD and the printer stops. Remove the jammed tube or tape according to the messages shown on the display. If you cannot do this because the “Media JAM”...
  • Page 95 Part 5 Maintenance Remove the label tape if it is loaded. If the label tape winds itself around some parts and therefore it cannot be removed, proceed to step 6 without removing it. Close the cover. Pull out the printing media while pressing the [ ►...

  • Page 96: Actions To Take Against Other Jams (When The "Media Jam" Message Is Not Displayed)

    Actions to Take against Other Jams (When the “Media JAM” message is not displayed) The tube or tape may wind itself around the roller inside the printer when it is ejected improperly after printing or it is improperly fed after replacement. If you happen to turn off the printer after “Media JAM” message is displayed and as a consequence you cannot clear the jam according to the messages, you can remove the jammed printing media using the Feed function in the maintenance mode.
  • Page 97 Part 5 Maintenance Select “3: Feed” by pressing the [ ◄ ] or [ ► ] key, and then press the [Enter] key. • A display indicating how to feed the printing media forward or reverse appears. Pull out the printing media while pressing the [ ►...

  • Page 98: When A Tube Or Label Tape Is Not Ejected/Fed

    When a Tube or Label Tape is Not Ejected/Fed Using the Feed function in the maintenance mode allows you to feed the tube or label tape loaded in the printer. Note that this function should be used only when the tube or label tape is not ejected or fed properly. Feeding the tube or label tape continuously can damage the printing media or winds the ribbon of the ribbon cassette around other parts, causing a jam.
  • Page 99 Part 5 Maintenance Avoid excessive reverse. If you feed the label tape excessively in the reverse direction, the leading edge of the label tape enters the cassette. Refer to “What to do if the label tape becomes stuck inside the cassette”...

  • Page 100: What To Do If The Cutter Is Getting Blunt

    What To Do If the Cutter Is Getting Blunt Changing the cutting depth If the cutter does not cut tube or label tape properly, try changing the cutting depth. The cutting depth for half cuts and for full cuts can be adjusted as described below. In addition, these adjustments can be made separately for each type of print media.
  • Page 101 Part 5 Maintenance Press [ ◄ ] or [ ► ] to select “4:Label” , and then press [Enter]. • The Full-cut adjustment display appears. The cutting depth can be set for each type of printing media. Press [ ▲ ] once, so that “Deep 1” appears. •...

  • Page 102: Replacing The Cutter

    Replacing the Cutter If tube or label tape is not fully separated even with forced full cutting ( page 97), the cutter should be replaced. When replacing the cutter, be sure to replace the cutter receiver at the same time. Contact your nearest dealer for details on how to obtain a replacement cutter.
  • Page 103 Part 5 Maintenance Install the new cutter. • To ensure correct orientation, align the “-” mark on the cutter with the “◄” mark as shown, and insert the cutter all the way in. Pull out the cutter receiver. Insert the new cutter receiver. •...

  • Page 104: Replacing The Cassette

    Replacing the Cassette Replacing the ribbon cassette If the message “End of ribbon.” appears while printing is in progress, replace the ribbon cassette as shown below. Contact your nearest dealer to purchase replacement ribbon cassettes. Open the cover. Detach the ribbon cassette. •...

  • Page 105: Replacing A Tube Or The Label Tape Cassette

    Part 5 Maintenance Replacing a tube or the label tape cassette Remove the tube or label tape cassette as follows, and install a new one. Contact your dealer if you need to purchase tube or label tape cassettes. The procedure for replacing a tube or a label tape cassette also applies when replacing heat shrink tube, wrap around tape or 4mm I.D. strip. Clear tube is handled in the same way as regular tube.

  • Page 106: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the printer Wipe the body with a cloth that has been dampened with a dilute, mild detergent and then wrung out thoroughly. Do not use alcohol, benzene, or other solvents. Doing so could not only damage the fi nish, but could also damage the unit itself.
  • Page 107 Part 5 Maintenance Clean the transport rollers. Transport roller 3 Release lever To clean transport rollers 2 or 3, fi rst pull the transport roller 3 release lever to the right. Transport roller 1 Transport roller 2 Transport roller 3 Close the cover.

  • Page 108: Cleaning The Print Head

    Cleaning the print head Use a cotton swab to clean dirt from the print head. Be very careful not to scratch the head. Also, always be sure to turn the power switch off before beginning to clean the print head. If the print head is extremely dirty, place a few drops of a dilute, mild detergent on the cotton swab, and then wipe the dirt away.

  • Page 109: Appendices

    Part 6 Appendices These appendices describe consumable supplies and options, the list of symbols, and the main specifications of the printer. 6.1 Consumable Supplies and Options ......106 Consumable supplies ......106 Options ..........107 6.2 Message List......108 6.3 Troubleshooting ....109 6.4 List of Symbols .....111 6.5 List of Function ....112 6.6 Main Specifications .....113...

  • Page 110: Consumable Supplies And Options

    Consumable Supplies and Options Consumable supplies The consumable supplies used by the printer are listed below. Contact your nearest dealer to purchase supplies. Tube Ink ribbon cassette (black, white) Purchase any commercially available tube with an inner diameter ranging from φ 2.5mm to 5.2mm. Purchase only special cassettes intended for use The 0.5 mm-thick tube can be used with this printer.

  • Page 111: Options

    Part 6 Appendices Options The following options are available. Contact your nearest dealer for details. Tube Warmer List of options Tube Warmer Tube Attachment AC adapter Soft case Hard case Tube Warmer warms the tube that has harden with Wrap-Around Tape Guide cold.

  • Page 112: Message List

    Message List Message Description Action Input value out of An attempt was made to input a value Make the correct setting according to the range. that is outside of the settable range. pages 73 and 74. Not enough memory. An attempt was made to input characters Delete some input data to free up some Character input is no when there was insuffi...

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    Part 6 Appendices Troubleshooting Symptoms Cause Action The display remains blank when The AC adapter is not connected Turn the power switch off, and the power is turned on. properly. then make sure either that the AC adapter is securely plugged into the power outlet and is connected to the main unit.
  • Page 114 Symptoms Cause Action Surface of the print media is dirty. When transporting after printing, Wipe the dirt from the printed the printed material touched the material with dry cloth. ribbon cassette and smeared. The tube or label tape is not fed The cover is open.

  • Page 115: List Of Symbols

    Part 6 Appendices List of Symbols...

  • Page 116: List Of Function

    List of Function media...

  • Page 117: Main Specifications

    Part 6 Appendices Main Specifications Printing method ........Thermal transfer using one-line head Resolution ..........300dpi Printing speed ........25 mm/s(max.) Throughput .........35 tubes/min in High (printing speed) mode, 30 tubes/min in Standard (printing speed) mode, 21 tubes/min in Low (printing speed) mode * * Tube cutting length: 20 mm, printing 5 characters of 3mm full size, making half cuts Ink ribbon ...........Special cassettes (black or white), Length - black: 100 m, white: 85 m...
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