User's Manual LX400 Color Label Printer

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started...............................................................................1
A. Choosing a Good Location ................................................................1
B. Unpacking and Inspection.................................................................2
C. Identifying the Parts ...........................................................................3
D. Computer Specifications....................................................................4
Section 2: Hardware and Software Setup ...................................................5
A. Installing the PC Software.................................................................5
B. Installing the Mac Software...............................................................5
C. Connecting Power...............................................................................6
D. Connecting the USB Cable/Installing the Printer Driver .................6
E. Installing Label Stock .........................................................................8
F. Adjusting the Stock Sensor..............................................................10
G. Using Fan-fold Label Stock .............................................................12
H. Installing the Ink Cartridge.............................................................13
I. Aligning the Ink Cartridge..............................................................14
Section 3: Printing Using a PC.....................................................................16
A. Using NiceLabel................................................................................16
B. Creating Barcodes in NiceLabel .....................................................22
C. Printer Driver Settings (PC) ............................................................25
Section 4: Printing Using a Macintosh.......................................................32
A. Printing from Adobe Illustrator......................................................32
B. Creating Barcodes on a Mac............................................................37
C. Printing from other Applications ...................................................37
D. Printer Driver Settings (Mac) ..........................................................38
Section 5: Troubleshooting...........................................................................44
A. Solving Registration Problems........................................................44
B. Creating a Full Bleed Print ..............................................................47
C. Clearing a Label Jam ........................................................................48
D. Cleaning the Printer..........................................................................48
E. Cleaning the Ink Cartridge..............................................................49
F. Technical Support..............................................................................49
Section 6: Label and Roll Specifications ...................................................50
Section 7: Technical Specifications .............................................................52
Index..................................................................................................................53
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