User Guide
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Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Table of Contents About the Leitz Icon Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting to Know the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Power Status Light. . . . . .
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Changing the Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using Google Cloud Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using AirPrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Viewing Label Cartridge Information . . . . . .
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide About the Leitz Icon Printer About the Leitz Icon Printer The Leitz Icon printer is the heart of your Icon Smart Labelling System. Using the printer, you can print a wide variety of labels, name and visitor badges, lever arch labels, and more. Because the printer can cut labels to size, you can use a single label cartridge to print many different types of labels, minimising the need to switch cartridges.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide About the Software Getting to Know the Intelligent Label Cartridge Leitz Icon Intelligent Label Cartridges are easy to load into the printer and are recyclable*. Each cartridge has a folding label guide that opens to load and print labels and closes to protect labels during storage.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Getting Started Getting Started Complete the procedures in the following sections to get started with your Leitz Icon printer. • • • • • Installing the Software Connecting the Power Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Loading Labels Printing Labels Installing the Software Visit the Leitz website at www.leitz.com to download the latest version of the software or the Leitz Icon app for the iPad. Installing the Software 1.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Getting Started Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Several options are available for connecting the Leitz Icon printer to your computer. • Connect the printer using USB • Connect the printer using access point (Soft AP) mode • Connect the printer using your wireless network NOTE Software installation must be complete before connecting the printer to your computer.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Getting Started Connecting the Printer Using Your Wireless Network Connecting the printer to your computer using your wireless network is a two-step process. 1. Connect the printer to your wireless network. 2. Add the printer to your computer. Connecting the Printer to Your Wireless Network You can connect the printer to your wireless network using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) or the Leitz Icon Control Panel.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Getting Started Adding the Printer to Your Computer If you connect the printer to your computer over your wireless network, you must also add the printer to your computer. If you connect the printer to your computer using the included USB cable, the printer is added to your computer automatically. Adding the Printer (Windows) This section describes how to add the printer in Windows 8 and Windows 7.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Getting Started Loading Labels 1. Push the button on the top of the printer to open the cartridge door. 2. Lift the label guide latch as shown. 1 2 3. Pull open the fold-up label guide on the label cartridge. NOTE Avoid handling the cartridge identification chip as this may damage the chip. If the chip becomes damaged, the label cartridge may not work properly. 4. Place the cartridge into the printer as shown.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Getting Started Unloading Labels 1. Push the button on the top of the printer to open the cartridge door. 2. Lift the label guide latch as shown. 1 2 3. Carefully lift the cartridge from the label compartment. NOTE Avoid handling the cartridge identification chip as this may damage the chip. If the chip becomes damaged, the label cartridge may not work properly. 4. Close the folding label guide on the label cartridge.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Using the Leitz Icon Control Panel Printing Labels Using the Leitz Icon printer, you can print a wide variety of self-adhesive labels as well as non-adhesive name and visitor badges, lever arch labels, and appointment cards. For detailed information about printing labels using the Leitz Icon Software, refer to the Leitz Icon Software Help. To print a label 1. Click to start Leitz Icon Software. 2.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Using the Leitz Icon Control Panel Viewing the Printer Status The Printer Status page displays the network status and settings for the printer. To view the printer status In the Leitz Icon Control Panel, click Printer Status. The Printer Status page is displayed. Changing the Network Settings You can make changes to the network settings using the Setup Wizard. To change the network settings 1. In the Leitz Icon Control Panel, click Setup Wizard.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Using the Leitz Icon Control Panel Using AirPrint You can use AirPrint to print to the Leitz Icon printer from your iPad. AirPrint is enabled by default. You can change the AirPrint settings or disable AirPrint using the Leitz Icon Control Panel. NOTE To set up your printer with AirPrint, your printer must be first be connected to your wireless network. To change the AirPrint settings 1. In the Leitz Icon Control Panel, click AirPrint Settings.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Using the Battery Using the Battery An optional, external, rechargeable battery (part number 7002-00-00) is available for using the printer as a portable device. Visit the Leitz website at www.leitz.com for information about ordering the optional battery. Connecting the Battery The battery connects to the back of the printer. The four guides on the battery help to align the battery for a secure connection to the printer. To connect the battery 1.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Caring for the Printer Disconnecting the Battery When disconnected from the printer, the battery should be stored in a cool, dry place. To disconnect the battery 1. Grip the battery with your thumb on top and one or more fingers on the battery latch. 2. Squeeze the battery latch open and tilt the bottom part of the battery away from the printer as shown. 3.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Troubleshooting To use the cleaning card 1. Push the button on the top of the printer to open the cartridge door. 2. Remove the label cartridge as described in Unloading Labels on page 10. 3. With the label guide latch in the open position, insert the cleaning card into the label feed slot. NOTE Keep the cartridge door open while using the cleaning card. 4. Press and hold until the cleaning card exits through the label exit slot. 5.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Troubleshooting 5. Remove the label cartridge from the cartridge compartment, pulling the extruded labels from the label feed slot. 6. Use a pair of scissors to cut off any labels that have exited the label cartridge. If you think a partial label may be stuck in the printer, you can access the platen and cutter by removing the front panel of the printer. See the video at www.leitz.com for instructions on removing the printer panel.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Technical Information Technical Information Technical Specifications The following table lists the technical specifications of the Leitz Icon printer. Power 24 V DC, 3.75 A Printer type Direct thermal Resolution 300 dots per inch (DPI) Print width: 960 dots (81.3 mm/3.2 inches) Maximum paper width 91 mm (3.58 inches) Interface Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, 802.11b/g USB Full Speed USB 2.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Technical Information Warranty and Disposal Esselte offers a 2 year warranty for the Leitz Icon Smart Labeling System connected to the date of purchase. *This warranty can be extended by one year upon registration at: www.leitz.com/icon In case of problems or questions, please contact: UK & Ireland ESSELTE UK Ltd. Waterside House, Cowley Business Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 2HP UNITED KINGDOM Tel.: 0845 678 1801 Fax: 01895 878901 www.esselte.co.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Technical Information Third Party Software Firmware incorporated into this product includes third party copyrighted software, including FreeRTOS version 7.3.0 ("FreeRTOS Software"), which is licensed under a modified GNU General Public License version 2 with exception text (the “FreeRTOS License”) and not under Esselte’s End User License Agreement. Information about the FreeRTOS Software is available at www.freertos.org and a copy of the FreeRTOS License is available at www.
Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Technical Information • Place the cord out of walkways to prevent people from tripping over the cord. • Use only the power adapter provided with the printer. Use of an incorrect power adapter may cause overheating or fire. • Do not bend or place a heavy object on the power cord as it could damage the cord and result in risk of electric shock or fire. • Do not use the power cord if damaged or frayed.
