LabelWorks LW-700 User's Guide
Contents LabelWorks LW-700 User's Guide ............................................................................................................. 9 Introduction to Your LabelWorks Printer ................................................................................................ Product Box Contents ........................................................................................................................ Notations Used in the Documentation .............................................
Changing Label Format Settings ........................................................................................................ 33 Label Format Settings ................................................................................................................... 33 Creating Special Format Labels Using the Keyboard ............................................................................ Creating a Sequence of Labels ...........................................................................
Inserting Symbols in Label Editor.............................................................................................. 61 Inserting Barcodes in Label Editor ............................................................................................ 62 Inserting QR Codes in Label Editor........................................................................................... 64 Inserting Tables in Label Editor.........................................................................................
Using the Label Editor Lite Wizard .......................................................................................... 105 Feeding and Cutting the Tape in Label Editor Lite ....................................................................... 106 Printing Labels With Label Editor Lite .......................................................................................... 107 Applying Your Labels......................................................................................................
Tape Cartridge Safety Instructions .............................................................................................. AC Adapter Safety Instructions.................................................................................................... Battery Safety Instructions........................................................................................................... FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................
LabelWorks LW-700 User's Guide Welcome to the LabelWorks LW-700 User's Guide.
Introduction to Your LabelWorks Printer See these sections to learn more about your label printer and this manual.
• Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. • Notes contain important information about your label printer. • Tips contain additional label printing 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.
3 Display Connectors 1 USB port 2 AC adapter port Parent topic: Label Printer Part Locations 12
Label Printer 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
10 Navigate 11 Select, Enter, or OK 12 Backspace, Cancel, or Escape 13 Add sequence numbers, barcode, or QR code 14 Add symbols 15 Select font size 16 Select 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 Pr
1 Battery level 2 Use of upper 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
Setting Up the Printer Follow the instructions in these sections to set up your label printer. Connecting the AC Adapter Installing Batteries Inserting and 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.
Installing Batteries You can use batteries instead of the AC adapter when 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.
3. Replace the battery cover. Parent topic: Setting Up the Printer Inserting and Removing Tape Cartridges You can use LabelWorks tapes 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.
2. Remove any slack from the tape using a pencil or pen. 3. Lift up the tape cover.
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.
5. Close the tape cover. To remove a tape cartridge, open 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.
The display lights up. • To turn off the printer, press the power button. You see a Powering Off message on the display and your work is saved automatically. Caution: Do not unplug the printer until the display turns off. The printer turns off automatically (and saves your work) if it is not used within 5 minutes. When PC link is in use, the printer turns off if it is not used within one hour.
Creating Labels Using the Keyboard You can use the built-in keyboard to design and create a variety of labels. Entering Text Saving Labels Deleting Labels Adding Symbols Adding Frames Adding Tables Changing Font Size Changing the Label Font Adding Punctuation Adding Accented Letters Changing Label Format Settings Entering Text You can use the built-in keyboard to enter letters, numbers, and other characters. • To type an uppercase letter, press the key + the letter.
1 Block 1 on the display 2 Block 2 on the display 3 Block 1 printed 4 Block 2 printed • To delete the previous character or line, press the • To view a detailed preview of your label, press the key. key. Parent topic: Creating Labels Using the Keyboard Related tasks Changing Label Format Settings Saving Labels You can store up to 100 saved labels at a time. To save your label, press the another one. key.
1. To add a symbol, press the key. You see a list of symbol categories on the display. 2. Use the want. key to scroll through the list of categories, then press the The symbols appear on the display. 3. Use the key to highlight the symbol you want and press the 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 key.
Facility Prohibition Household Food Sports Activity Occasion Shipping Electrical 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.
1. To add a frame, press the key. You see the Edit menu on the display. 2. Use the key to highlight Frame & Table and press the 3. Highlight Frame and press the key. key. You see the frames on the display. 4. Use the key to highlight the number 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.
Available Frames You can select from these frames: 28
Parent topic: Adding Frames Adding Tables You can add tables containing up to 8 rows (depending on the width of the tape you are using). 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 3. Highlight Table and press the key. key. You see several table styles to choose from. 4. Use the key to highlight the table style you want and press the 29 key.
5. Highlight Whole label or This block, depending on how you want to use the table and press the key. Note: If you select This block, you can add more than one table to a label. 6. To add a new row to the table, press the key. 7. To add a new column to the table, press the + keys. Parent topic: Creating Labels Using the Keyboard Related references Label Format Settings Changing Font Size You can change the size of the letters, numbers, and symbols on your labels.
3. Select the number of lines of text on your label (or a setting that represents the font size you want to use). Note: To restore the previous settings, select Equal. You see a list of the size configurations available, with squares representing the text. 4. Select the size configuration you want to use. 5. Select whether you want to apply the design to the whole label or the current block.
• To change the font for a specific character, line, or block of text, press the the font you want, and select how to apply the font. key. Select Font, select Note: To apply the font to a specific character or word, place the cursor in front of the word or character before you press the key. When the display returns to your label preview, you see your text in the font or fonts you have selected.
Parent topic: Creating Labels Using the Keyboard Changing Label Format Settings You can press the key to access the Edit menu, which lets you change various format settings. Some settings affect the entire label, and others can be applied to individual characters, lines, or blocks. 1. Place the cursor in the specific line or block, or to the left of the individual character or characters you want to format. 2. Press the key. You see the Edit menu. 3.
Setting Options Description Length Auto Sets the length of the label 1 to 15 inches Auto: adjusts the length based on the label content Table Adds tables or frames to a label Frame & Table Off Frame Margins Minimum Short Tape width /3: sets margins equal to one third of the tape width Middle Long Tape width /3 Tape width Layout Sets the left and right margins of the label Left Tape width: sets margins equal to the width of the tape Adjusts the alignment of multiline labels Center Justify R
Setting Options Description Border & Line Strikeout Applies strikeout, underlining, borders, or shading to individual characters, lines, blocks, or entire labels Underline None Border Round brdr The Brdr mesh and Round mesh settings apply shading and a rectangular or round border Shading Brdr mesh Round mesh Char.
Setting Options Description Vertical* On Changes the text orientation to vertical for one block or the entire label Off Font size Equal 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 Parent topic: Changing Label Format Settings 36 key.
Creating Special Format Labels Using the Keyboard Follow the instructions in these sections to create special format labels using the built-in keyboard. Creating a Sequence of Labels Creating Barcode Labels Creating QR Code Labels Creating Folder Tab Labels Creating Patch Panel Labels Cable Labels Creating Equipment Management Labels Creating a Sequence of Labels You can create a sequence of labels with automatically generated numbers or letters of the alphabet. 1. Press the key.
Creating Barcode Labels You can create labels with a variety of barcode types for inventory management and asset tagging. 1. Press the 2. Use the + keys. key to highlight one of the following barcode types and press the key: • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • CODE128 • CODE39 • ITF • CODABAR • UPC-A • UPC-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.
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. Press the + keys. 2. Select QR CODE and press the key. 3. Select the Symbol Size and press the key. Note: Medium and Large size codes require at least 3/4 inch (18 mm) tape. 4. Select the ECC Level (Error Checking and Correction Level) and press the key.
Creating Folder Tab Labels Folder tab labels can be folded to display the text on two sides of the label. Note: One-inch (24 mm) wide tape or special folder tab tape is recommended for folder tab labels. 1. Press the key. 2. Select one of the following 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.
1. Press the key. 2. Select Panel and press the key. 3. Select the length of the segments, or select Auto to have the length vary by the label text. 4. Press the key. 5. Enter the text, pressing the key after each segment. Parent topic: Creating Special Format Labels Using the Keyboard Cable Labels You can create flag and wrapped labels to identify cords and cables. For best results, use special cable wrap tapes or strong adhesive tapes for labelling cables.
• Include a label on both ends of the cable. • When adhering a flag label to the cable, loop the label around the cord loosely and stick the ends of the label together, then move inward toward the cable. This makes it easier to align the ends. • If space for a flag label is limited, use narrower tapes, such as 3/8 inch (9mm) and 1/4 inch (6mm). • Use multiple wrapped labels on a single cord to include more information.
1. Press the key. You see Overwrite text? on the display. 2. Press the key. You see a preview of the left block of text on the 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 block.
Printing Labels Using the Built-In Keyboard Follow the instructions in these sections to print using your label printer keyboard. Previewing Labels Printing and Cutting Labels Printing Multiple Copies of a Label Printing Mirror Image Labels Printing Without Cutting Feeding and Cutting the Tape Adjusting Print Density Previewing Labels Before you print, it is a good idea to view a detailed preview of your label. • To preview your label, press the key. You see your label design scroll across the display.
• To cancel printing, press the key. • To select a saved label for printing, press the or key until you see the label you want. Note: Printed labels may be slightly different from their preview images. Parent topic: Printing Labels Using the Built-In Keyboard Printing Multiple Copies of a Label You can select the number of labels you want to print, or print labels continuously until you decide to stop. 1. Press the key. 2. Use the key to highlight Print copies and press the . 3.
2. Use the key to highlight Auto cut and press the 3. Use the key to highlight Off and press the key. key. 4. Do one of the following: • To print a long ribbon with a repeated pattern (or multiple copies of the same label), press the key and select Print copies. • To print a single label, press the button. 5. To remove the labels or ribbon, cut it with scissors, or press the Feed and cut.
Using the Printer With Your Computer Follow the instructions in these sections to use the label printer with your computer. Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Using Label Editor for Windows Using Label Editor Lite for OS X Connecting the Printer to Your Computer To use the software with your LabelWorks printer, you need to connect the printer to your computer with the included USB cable. 1.
Installing Label Editor Lite Using Label Editor for Windows The Label Editor software makes it easy to create labels and ribbons using your Windows computer, as described in these sections.
1. Double-click the Label Editor icon on your Windows Desktop. You see this window: Note: If you want to go directly to the main screen when you start Label Editor, check Do Not Display This Dialog at Startup. 2. Select your printer and tape width, if necessary. 3. Do one of the following and click OK (or click Cancel to go straight to the main Label Editor screen): • To start with a blank label, select Horizontal Text.
Label Editor Main Window 1 Operation guide bar 2 Edit toolbar 3 Text toolbar 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.
Label Editor Toolbars The toolbars on the main window provide easy access to the main features of Label Editor.
Redo the last undo action Open the properties window for the selected block Feed the tape Feed and cut the tape Layout toolbar Rotate the selected block 90° 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
Text toolbar Make the selected text bold Make the selected text italic Underline the selected text Reverse the selected text and background (change black text on white background to white on black) Change the text style Click the arrow next to the icon to select outlining and other special effects Align the text with the left side 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 direct
Setting Default Preferences in Label Editor Working With Blocks in Label Editor Adding Borders in Label Editor Inserting Images in Label Editor Inserting Symbols in Label Editor Inserting Barcodes in Label Editor Inserting QR Codes in Label Editor Inserting Tables in Label 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 Ed
You see a blank label on the main Label Editor screen: 2. Enter text in the label, then click outside the label.
3. To change the font and size, select the text box and select the font name and font size from the selection boxes. (You can use any font installed 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.
Editing Layout in Label Editor Setting Default Preferences in Label Editor You can define default settings for the Label Editor screen, text formatting and printing options, and other features. 1. Open the Settings menu and select Preferences. You see a window like this: 2. Select any of the tabs to display the available options. 3. Select the options you want to use as default settings. 4. To select colors, click the Color bar and select from the color chart that appears. 5.
Your text appears as you type it in. 3. To select the text block you have typed, click outside the text. Green handles appear around the text block: 4. Do any of the following: • To move the block, simply click and drag it as desired. You can add multiple blocks to a label by dragging them to the right of an existing block on the label area. The label automatically expands to accommodate the new block.
Adding Borders in Label Editor You can select from a variety of borders for your labels and ribbons. 1. Enter the text for your label. 2. Click the Border icon. You see this window: 3. Select the border you want and 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.
Related tasks Working With Blocks in Label Editor Inserting Images in Label Editor You can add your own logos, photos, or graphics to your labels and ribbons. 1. Click the Image icon. 2. Locate and select the file you want to use on your computer and click 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.
8. When you are finished, click OK. Parent topic: Designing Labels With Label Editor Related tasks Working With Blocks in Label Editor Inserting Symbols in Label Editor You can select from a variety of ready-made graphic symbols to use in your 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.
5. Adjust the size and position of the symbol and text. 6. To adjust the symbol format, if necessary, double-click the symbol. You see this window: 7. Select any of the tabs to display the available options. 8. Select the options you want. 9. When you are finished, click OK.
1. Click the Barcode icon. You see this window: 2. Select the type of barcode you want to create. 3. To include the code number beneath the barcode, select the Display text checkbox. 4. Enter the code number for your barcode in the Code 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.
Parent topic: Designing Labels With Label Editor Related tasks Working With Blocks in Label Editor Inserting QR Codes in Label Editor 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. Note: When embedding content from social media applications, consider your privacy settings.
You see this window: 2. Select the type of QR code you want to create. 3. Enter the URL or other text in the Code box. 4. Select the Error Correction Level and Symbol Size options as necessary, and click OK. 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.
Parent topic: Designing Labels With Label Editor Related tasks Working With Blocks in Label Editor Inserting Tables in Label Editor 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 66 Properties icon.
You see a window like this: 5. Select any of the tabs to display the available options. 6. Select the options you 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.
You see this window: 2. Select the date, update method, and display format options you want to use. 3. Select any of the tabs to display additional text formatting options. 4. Select the options you want. 5. Click OK. You see the outline of your date block. 6. Drag the block where you want the date and/or 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.
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.
• To create your own pattern, click 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.
• To create a text background pattern, click Text Background Pattern. You see this window: Enter the text for your background, then select the Font, Style, and 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.
2. Click the line or shape you want to draw. Note: If you select the regular polygon shape, you can choose a polygon (and set the number of sides) or a star (and set the number and ratio 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.
6. Select any of the tabs to display the available options. 7. Select the options you want. 8. When you are finished, click OK. Parent topic: Designing Labels With Label 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.
You see this window: 4. Select the curve and transformation options you want to use. You see a preview of your text art in the window. 5. Click the Decoration tab. 6. Select any Fill, Border, and Reverse settings you want to use. 7. Click OK. You see the outline of your text art block. 8. Drag the block where you want the text art to appear, then click the block to display it on your label.
2. Open the Layout menu. 3. Do any of the following. • To reposition overlapping blocks, click Block Order and select any of the available options. • To flip a block horizontally or vertically, click Flip and select one of the options. • To rotate a block, click Rotate and select one of the options. • To align one or more blocks, click Align and select one of the options.
Related tasks Working With Blocks in Label Editor Editing Text Design in Label Editor You can use the Text Settings window to apply more text formatting options to your label than those available in the Text toolbar or Text menu. 1. Click a text block on the Label Editor main screen to select it. You see green handles around the selected 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.
Creating Equipment Management Labels in Label Editor Using the Label Editor Catalog Creating Numbered Label Sequences in Label Editor Parent topic: Using Label Editor for Windows Creating Labels from Imported Data in Label Editor You can create a series of labels using the data from one or more spreadsheet 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, .
You see 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.
6. Drag the frame where you want the data to appear on your label. You see the data from the current row on the label layout: 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all the data you want to import appears on the label. 8. Adjust the 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.
You see a window like this: 12. Select the number of labels you want in the Copies box. 13. Select the options you want in the Data Importing section. 14. Click 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.
1. Enter the text for your label. You can use normal text or text art for curved or transformed text. 2. Select the font and size for the text. 3. Add symbols, images, or a 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.
Printing Labels in Label Editor Creating Equipment Management Labels in Label Editor You can select from several templates for equipment management 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.
You see a window like this: 3. Do one of the 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.
4. Do any of the following: • To edit the default field labels, double-click each text block and enter the text you want. • To format the text you entered, double-click it on the layout window. • To create additional labels using the same template, enter the text in the Data window. After you complete each row, a blank row appears below it. 5. To save your label project, click the Save icon, enter a file name, and click Save. 6. Click the Print icon. 7.
2. Select a category on the left, then scroll through the label images to select the one you want. Note: To limit your selection to the tape width you are using, click the arrow under Tape Width and select the width. 3. To edit a selected label, click Edit. You see the label on the Label Editor screen. You can use any of the available editing tools to edit the label blocks. 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.
You see this window: 3. Select Numerals or Alphabetic Value as the Attributes option. 4. Enter one or more # symbols as the Format option to represent the number of digits you want in your sequence. 5. For Initial Value, enter the starting number or letter for your sequence. 6. For Increment, enter the value to add for each subsequent label. To create a decreasing sequence, enter a minus number. 7. For Repetition, enter the number of times to repeat an item in the sequence.
12. To save your label project, click the Save icon, enter a file name, and click Save. 13. Click the Print icon. You see a window 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.
Printing Labels in Label Editor Label Editor Printer Settings 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.
3. If you are printing a numbered sequence of labels, select the Paginate with Alphanumeric Sequence checkbox. 4. If you are printing a series of labels with imported data, select the options you want in the Data Importing section. 5. To turn off collation when printing multiple copies of labels 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.
10. Select the options you want. 11. Click OK to close the window. 12. Click OK to print. Parent 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 Tape Width Various widths available Sets the width of the loaded tape Get Tape Width: detects the width of the loaded tape automatically Orientation Vertical Horizontal Print Setting Sets the orientation of the label text Mirror Print Select Yes for mirror-image printing on clear labels for use on transparent surfaces Resolution 180 dpi Sets the print quality automatically Dithering Rough Sets the method for printing imported images Graphics tab Fine Line Art B
Setting Options Description View Setting Display tape width confirmation message Displays selected information before printing Print Preview Unit mm(mm) inches(in) Selects the units of measurement used in Label Editor Utilities tab Feed and Cut Select to feed, or feed and cut labels, or to restart the printer driver Feed Printer Drivers Restart Parent topic: Printing Labels With Label Editor Print-Paste Printing in Label Editor You can create labels from imported data and select individual data f
You see an expanded 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.
You see a window like this: 7. Select the Set Print Range checkbox in the Print-Paste Printing section. 8. Select the individual 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.
Using Label Editor Lite for OS X The Label Editor Lite software makes it easy to create labels using a Mac, as described in these sections. Note: This software is available in English only.
Starting Label Editor Lite After you have installed the Label Editor Lite software and connected the printer to your computer, you can start using Label Editor Lite. 1. Choose Applications > Label Editor Lite.
Label Editor 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
Parent topic: Getting Started With Label Editor Lite Designing Labels With Label Editor Lite Follow the instructions in these sections to design a variety of label and ribbon types.
You 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.
Parent topic: Designing Labels With Label Editor Lite Creating a Basic Label in Label Editor Lite You can 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.
4. To change the font and size, select the text box, and select the font name and font size from the selection boxes. (You can use any font installed on your computer.) 5. To save your label, click the save icon, enter the file name, select 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.
1. Enter text or click the text in a label. 2. Do any of the following: • Change the font by selecting it in the font list • Emphasize the text using the options bold, • Change the text justification using the options italic, underline, or left justify, center, or strikethrough buttons or menu right justify buttons or menu • Change the font size in the Font Size list The text is updated as you select font options.
4. Select the Image Position and Threshold Value options you want to use. 5. Click OK. Parent topic: Designing Labels With Label Editor Lite Inserting the Date and Time in Label Editor 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.
1. Enter text in a label. 2. Click the border icon. You see this window: 3. Select the Border, Line Style, and Line Thickness options you want to use. 4. Click 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.
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. 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.
You see a window like this: 2. Click the arrow to expand the list of template files. Note: Template previews appear in the template window. 3. Select a template and click OK. The template opens on the Label Editor Lite main screen. 4. Edit the template as you would any other label.
Printing Labels With Label Editor Lite 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. 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.
Applying Your Labels Follow the instructions in these sections to apply your printed labels. Applying Standard Labels Iron-on Labels Applying Standard Labels Your printed labels are easy to attach to most surfaces. Caution: Depending 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.
Parent topic: Applying Your Labels Iron-on Labels You can apply iron-on labels to the following types of fabric: • 100% cotton • 100% linen • 100% polyester • Cotton/polyester blends • Fabrics with a flat, smooth surface Note: Do not apply iron-on labels to textured fabrics such as terry cloth, corduroy, or flannel; roughly woven fabrics; fabrics with a rough surface such as denim; waterproof fabrics; or fabrics which require a cool iron.
5. Press the iron firmly down on the entire label, holding the iron still for about 10 to 15 seconds. Repeat this step 3 or 4 times. Parent topic: Iron-on Labels Iron-on Label Tips Keep this information in mind when using iron-on labels: • Labels are made from non-toxic materials; however, attached labels are stiff, and may rub or scratch the skin if direct contact occurs. • Labels are dry-cleanable and machine washable. • Keep the label length short (up to about half the width of the iron soleplate).
• Never clean the labels with chemicals or solvents such as benzine, thinner, or alcohol. Otherwise, the print 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.
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.
4. Use a dry cotton swab to gently clean the print head as shown.
Solving Problems Check the solutions in these sections if you have any problems using the printer.
Display message Condition/solution Check battery The batteries may be running out or installed incorrectly, non-alkaline batteries are installed with alkaline batteries, or old and new batteries are installed together. Turn the power off and replace batteries with new ones, or use the AC adapter. Make sure new batteries are installed correctly. Change alkaline Too many lines You have exceeded the maximum number of lines. Delete the lines indicated. No more sequence No.
Resetting the Printer The printer may stop functioning because of static electricity or other causes. If your printer does not function normally (for example, the power does not turn on or off, or the display is distorted), you can reset the printer. Caution: Resetting your printer erases all saved labels and formatting and returns your printer to its default settings. 1. Press the power button to turn the printer off. 2. Press and hold the + keys, and press the power button.
• Make sure you have entered text for your label. • Replace the tape cartridge if necessary. Make sure the cartridge is correctly inserted. • Replace the batteries or connect the AC adapter. • Make sure the rear cover is closed.
Parent topic: Solving Problems Related references Label Editor Printer Settings Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Adjusting Print Density Printing Labels With Label Editor Lite Changing the Label Font Creating a Basic Label in Label Editor Creating a Basic Label in Label Editor Lite Solutions to Tape Cutting Problems If the printer does not cut after printing, try these solutions: • Make sure Auto Cut is selected on the printer.
Solutions to Problems Attaching Labels If you are having trouble attaching a label, try these solutions: • Make sure you peel off the backing paper before attaching the label. • Make sure the surface you are attaching the label to is clean and dry. Labels may not adhere to some materials, rough or uneven surfaces, or surfaces subject to extreme environmental conditions, such as high humidity or heat.
Speak to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for support, please have the following information ready: • Product name • Product serial number (located on a label on the product) • Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase • Computer configuration • Description of the problem Then call: • U.S.
Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications of your printer. Label Editor Software System Requirements Label Editor Lite Software System Requirements Label Printer Specifications Label Printer Power Supply Specifications Label Editor Software System Requirements To use the Label Editor software, your computer should meet these requirements: Operating system Windows 8.
Hard drive space About 40MB 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 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.
Label Printer Power Supply Specifications AC adapter type AST1116Z1-1 dedicated adapter, power cable only Manufacturer Seiko Epson Corp. Input AC100–240V, 0.4A, 50–60Hz Output DC11V, 1.
Notices Check these sections for important notices about your label printer. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Important Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement Trademarks Copyright Notice Important Safety Instructions Before using your label printer, read and follow these safety instructions.
• Do not block or insert objects into the AC adapter port or tape ejection slot. • Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity, shocks or vibrations, or dust.
Related references Label Editor Printer Settings Related tasks Printing Labels With Label Editor Lite AC Adapter Safety Instructions • Use only the AC adapter and power cord that came with your product. Do not use the AC adapter with any other equipment and use only with the specified voltage. Using the wrong AC adapter and power cord may result in damage, overheating, fire, or electric shock. • Plug the power cord firmly into the outlet.
• Use AA alkaline batteries or nickel-hydride rechargeable batteries. Note: SANYO eneloop are the only compatible rechargeable batteries, and they may not be available in all regions. If you use these nickel-hydride rechargeables, follow the instructions on the batteries and the charger. • Do not use new and old batteries together or mix different types of batteries. • Insert batteries so that the polarities (+ and –) are correct. • Remove dead batteries promptly.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions.
