S M A RT L A B E L P R I N T E R ® Models 100, 200 and 240 User Guide for Windows 95, 98, Windows NT 4.
100-200book.book Page 1 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential application.
100-200book.book Page 2 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Trademark Information IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SII and the SII logo are registered trademarks of Seiko Instruments Inc. Smart Label Printer is a registered trademark and SmartLabels, Smart Label Icons, SmartCopy, SmartCapture and SmartCode are trademarks of Seiko Instruments USA Inc.
100-200book.book Page 4 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Important Safety Instructions The following symbols are used in this User Guide. WARNING. Warning statements are used to indicate actions that may result in risk of severe personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION. Caution statements are used to indicate actions that may result in damage to the printer or other property, or may result in risk of minor personal injury.
100-200book.book Page 5 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM 4 Be sure to hold only the connector end of the power cord or interface cable when disconnecting. Repeated pulling on the cable could damage the cable. 5 If any of the following conditions occur, turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet: ■ The power cord is damaged or frayed. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the printer or the printer has been exposed to rain or water.
100-200book.book Page i Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM About This Guide As you‘ll soon realize, the Smart Label Printer® is easy to set up and use. Chances are, once you’ve read what you need to know in order to get going, you won’t have to use this guide except as a quick reminder or a reference. This guide will help you set up your SLP 100, 200 or 240 install the software, and use your SLP.
100-200book.book Page ii Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM This guide has three chapters and three appendices: ii ■ Chapter 1, Introduction, provides some general information about the SLP 100/200/240 and the Smart Label program. ■ Chapter 2, Getting Started, provides instructions for connecting the SLP 100/200/240 to an IBM-compatible PC, loading labels into the printer, and installing the Smart Label software. It also describes how to use on-line help.
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100-200book.book Page 2 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Smart Label Printer The Smart Label Printer® is the best way to instantly print one-at-a-time labels. Direct thermal printing technology does not use ink, toner or ribbon, just labels. The SLP produces fast, laser output on a variety of label sizes with the ability to print text, graphics, POSTNET codes and bar codes.
100-200book.book Page 3 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 1 Introduction Software Features The Smart Label program provides a rich set of features to simplify your labeling needs. n 32-bit architecture designed to work in Windows® 95, 98, Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000 with support for long file names. n WYSIWYG editor displays labels as they will print. n Prints in background so you can work with other applications while labels are printing.
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100-200book.book Page 2 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 2 Getting Started What You Need In order to use your SLP and software, you need to have the following: n An IBM PC or 100% compatible computer n An 80386 or higher processor n 4 MB of available Random Access Memory (RAM) n An available USB or RS-232C serial (COM) port n 5 MB available hard disk space n VGA or higher resolution graphics card n A mouse or other pointing device n Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Windows NT 4.
100-200book.book Page 3 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 2 Getting Started A Word About Labels For best results we recommend the use of Seiko Instruments SmartLabels. Other brands may not be engineered to provide optimum, trouble-free results with your SLP; they may not work with your printer or they may damage it and void your warranty. SmartLabels are available in a wide variety of sizes and colors to properly label almost anything.
100-200book.book Page 4 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 2 Getting Started Installing the SLP 100, 200 or 240 Here, you’ll find out how to unpack and set up your new SLP. As part of the setup process, you’ll load a roll of standard address labels and run a quick test. Unpacking the SLP Carefully remove the printer and its components from the box. It’s a good idea to save the box and packing materials in case you need to store or ship the printer. Make sure you have all of the following items.
100-200book.book Page 5 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 2 Getting Started Connecting the SLP to a Power Outlet Now you’re ready to connect the SLP to a power outlet: 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the jack at the rear of the SLP. 2 Flip up the AC adapter prongs and plug it into a power outlet. 3 Turn the SLP on by pressing the power button. When you turn the printer on, the status light flashes green. This is just to let you know there are no labels in the printer.
100-200book.book Page 6 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 2 Getting Started Connecting the SLP to an IBM-compatible PC Use the USB or serial cable provided with the SLP 100/200/ 240 to connect the SLP to your computer. CAUTION: Connecting or disconnecting the interface cable while the printer is turned on may damage the printer. Follow these steps: 1 Make sure that the SLP is turned off. If the status light is on, hold the power button until it turns off. 2 Connect either the USB or serial cable.
100-200book.book Page 7 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 2 Getting Started Loading a Roll of Labels Follow the instructions below to load a roll of standard address labels. Prepare the roll of labels 1 Remove the sticker from the beginning of the roll of labels. Note... Check to be sure there is a black sensor mark on the label backing as illustrated on page 2-3. 2 If needed, cut between the labels to create a “leader.
100-200book.book Page 8 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 2 Getting Started 3 Remove the spindle from the SLP and insert the label roll on the spindle. 4 Insert the labels and spindle into the SLP. If using an SLP 200 or 240, adjust the guides to fit the labels as shown below. SLP 200/240 SLP 100 5 Insert the free end of the label roll, label side down, into the slot on the back of the printer. Push the label stock into the slot until you feel a slight resistance. Continue pushing gently.
100-200book.book Page 9 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 2 Getting Started 6 Close the label cover. Testing the Printer A quick test lets you know your printer is operating properly and that the labels are loaded correctly. Here’s how to proceed: 1 Press and hold the turn the printer off. 2 Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to form feed button while you press and release the power button. If the test is successful, the SLP 100/200/240 will print a test label. Firmware Version 3.
100-200book.book Page 10 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 2 Getting Started Installing the Smart Label Software 1 Start Windows. 2 Insert the Smart Label CD-ROM or installation disk 1 into the appropriate drive. When using the CD-ROM, the installation wizard starts automatically on most systems. If the introductory screen doesn’t appear after a few seconds, continue with the following steps. 3 Click the Start button then point to Settings and choose Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.
100-200book.book Page 11 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 2 Getting Started Using On-Line Help The on-line help provides detailed instructions for creating labels, customizing format, SmartCopy or SmartCapture, printing, and label database functions. You access Help through the Help Topics command on the Help menu. Use the Help Topics screen to jump to topics that tell you how to use the Smart Label software, or to get quick access to other reference topics. Contents Tab.
100-200book.book Page 12 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 2 Getting Started Index Tab. Click the Index tab to find specific topics in an alphabetical list. To quickly locate a topic, type the first few letters of the topic. Double-click the topic to view help text. Find Tab. Click the Find tab to find all topics that contain a word or phrase. Type the word or phrase to list topics. Double-click a topic to view help text.
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100-200book.book Page 2 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 3 Changing Labels and Printer Care Overview The SLP 100/200/240 uses advanced thermal print technology to provide crisp, high-contrast printing. There are no ribbons or cartridges to replace. An important consideration... For best results we recommend the use of Seiko Instruments SmartLabels.
100-200book.book Page 3 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 3 Changing Labels and Printer Care Off Line and On Line Mode Pressing and releasing the power button toggles the printer between off line and on line mode. An amber status light indicates that the printer is off line. There is no communication with the computer when the printer is off line. This feature is a handy way to stop printing so you don’t waste labels while you delete labels from the print queue.
100-200book.book Page 4 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 3 Changing Labels and Printer Care Adjusting the Position of Labels If you find the labels are advancing at an angle, it’s easy to realign them. Follow these steps: 1 Swivel the label cover open and remove the print engine cover by pulling forward on the tabs at the top of the cover. 2 Release the pressure on the label stock by moving the platen release lever forward.
100-200book.book Page 5 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Chapter 3 Changing Labels and Printer Care Removing Stuck Labels If a label becomes stuck in your SLP, remove it as follows: 1 With a pair of scissors, cut the label stock between the label roll and the label slot at the back of the printer. 2 Swivel the label cover open and remove the print engine cover by pulling forward on the tabs at the top of the cover. 3 Release the pressure on the label stock by moving the platen release lever forward.
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100-200book.book Page 2 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Appendix A Specifications Smart Label Printer 100/200/240 Specifications The SLP is a compact printing device ideally suited for label printing applications. There are no built-in fonts and any text must be converted to a bitmap image by a host computer or device for printing on the SLP. Developer information can be found on our website at www.seikosmart.com. Printer Technology Direct thermal Resolution 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) Max.
100-200book.book Page 3 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Appendix A Specifications Life Time Model 100/200: Approx. 2 million characters (24 H x 12 W dots) Model 240: Approx.
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100-200book.book Page 2 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Appendix B Commonly Asked Questions and Answers Q Will my labels fade over time? A Labels are made of thermal paper. Heat applied to the paper causes a chemical reaction to generate black dots at the points where heat was applied. This technique avoids using messy inks and ribbons. Because the paper is heat-sensitive, it is possible for a label to darken if exposed to high heat or very bright light for an extended period of time.
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100-200book.book Page 2 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Appendix C Technical Support and Service Please refer to the “Troubleshooting” topic in on-line Help for information on how to determine if your SLP needs service and how to contact Seiko Instruments for Technical Support and repairs.
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100-200book.book Page 2 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Appendix D Ordering Labels and Parts Ordering Labels For best results we recommend the use of Seiko Instruments SmartLabels. Other brands may not be engineered to provide optimum, trouble-free results with your SLP; they may not work with your printer or they may damage it and void your warranty. For information on ordering labels, please choose the How to Order Labels command on the Help menu or refer to the “Ordering Labels” topic in on-line Help.
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100-200book.book Page 3 Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:14 AM Warranty Information Limited Warranty on Hardware One (1) Year Limited Warranty Seiko Instruments USA Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase (proof of purchase required). If Seiko Instruments USA Inc. receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, Seiko Instruments USA Inc.
