Epson LABELWORKS PX, User Manual

Page 1: ...tializing the Settings Purpose based Index Key Menu Index Frame and Table Lists Notation used in this manual WARNING Indicates information that if ignored could possibly result in serious personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling CAUTION Indicates information that if ignored could possibly result in personal injury physical damage or damage to equipment due to incorrect handling Atte...

Page 2: ...more than 10 minutes and consult your doctor at once If you do not the liquid may cause loss of eyesight Never disassemble or modify the battery pack This may cause fire explosion leakage overheating or damage Do not expose the battery to fire or heat it This may cause fire explosion leakage overheating or damage WARNING When using the AC adapter and power cable The cords included with this produc...

Page 3: ...hen handling batteries Keep the battery pack away from fire or flame if it produces a strange odor or leakage Otherwise fire or explosion may occur Should any battery liquid get on skin or clothing promptly wash it off with clean water If you do not the liquid may damage your skin Do not expose the battery to water Do not allow water to contact the terminals This may cause fire overheating or elec...

Page 4: ...he power off after use Powering off message is displayed while turning off the product Do not remove the AC adapter until the message disappears Be sure to replace batteries with the power turned off If you replace the batteries while the product is powered files or data stored on it may be deleted Recycling the Battery Contains a lithium ion battery Must be recycled or disposed of properly MEMO D...

Page 5: ...C adapter Type AST1527Z2 1 Manufacturer Seiko Epson Corp Input AC100 240V 1 2 A 50 60Hz dedicated adapter power cable only Output DC15V 2 7A Total output power 40 5 W Li ion battery specifications Ambient temperature During operation 0 to 40 degrees C Charge 0 to 40 degrees C During storage Less than 1 month 20 to 50 degrees C Less than 3 month 20 to 40 degrees C Less than 1 year 20 to 20 degrees ...

Page 6: ... the following Use a wider tape Reduce the text or cell size Lower ECC Level Overheated The printhead is overheated Turn off the power and remove the tape cartridge then leave the product until it cools down Trash at slot Remove trash Tape remains in the tape eject slot Remove the tape Remove cut tape Unable to start printing because cut tape remains in the tape eject slot Remove the tape from the...

Page 7: ... 6 Shift 7 Enters a character with an accent 8 Changes the input method of the character keys Caps Lock 9 Creates a label with a sequence number 10 Creates a barcode label 11 Enters a symbol 12 Cursor keys 13 Confirms the settings 14 Adds a block 15 Sets the margins 16 Sets the tape length Changes the text orientation 17 Sets the format and style 18 Changes the font size Changes the font type 19 S...

Page 8: ...play shows the current settings and characters you have entered You can change the language shown on the setting screen and menu Language 1 Form name 2 Set tape width and length The unit can be switched between inch and cm inch cm 3 Symbol input mode 4 Caps Lock ON 5 Block number 6 Row number 7 Cursor 8 Color of text to be printed 9 Set tape color 10 Remaining battery level 11 Font size 12 Label c...

Page 9: ... the Li ion battery installed Charging error Charging completed Charging Charge LED WARNING Be sure to use the dedicated Li ion battery C52CE97010 Using a battery other than the one specified may cause fire explosion leakage overheating or other damage CAUTION When disposing of used batteries make sure to follow the regulations 1 Open the battery cover 2 Install the Li ion battery in the correct o...

Page 10: ...this software is installed on your computer you can transfer the created cable label data to the printer For how to install and operate the software see Label Editor Professional User s Guide 1 Connect the USB cable to LW PX900 2 Connect the other connector of the USB cable to the computer Using alkaline batteries You can use alkaline batteries instead of Li ion battery When using alkaline batteri...

Page 11: ...d firmly If you opened the top cover while a tape cartridge is installed check that the tape end is put into the tape eject slot before beginning operation Take care to keep the label for detecting the tape cartridge and the sensor of LW PX900 clean Otherwise tape may no longer be detected correctly Do not touch the sensor directly with your fingers Label for detection Sensor 1 Rewind the ink ribb...

Page 12: ...eration within five minutes LW PX900 automatically turns off The characters you have entered in the current session are stored Furthermore if there is no key operation within an hour while connected to a computer LW PX900 automatically turns off Feeding the tape CAUTION Be sure to feed the tape every time after you install a tape cartridge 1 Press 2 Select a function with and then press Tape feed ...

Page 13: ...d restores the font size and other settings to the initial settings All Format Deletes all text and displays the General editing screen Depending on the label type you create All Format may not be displayed 4 Entering text 1 Press 2 Press 3 Press A list of characters appears For the accent marks that can be inserted Accent 4 Select a character with and press â is entered 5 Press keys Câble appears...

Page 14: ...e scrolls on the entire screen When the preview ends the editing screen reappears CAUTION Do not insert your fingers into the tape eject slot Do not pull the tape until the printing is completed Attention Insert tape will appear on the display if the tape cartridge is not loaded or not correctly set Length of the label shown on the display is a guide and may not match the length of the printed lab...

Page 15: ...ntioned causes 6 Attaching label 1 Peel off the backing paper 2 Attach the label and rub it firmly 7 Turning the Power Off 1 Press The characters you have entered in the current session are stored even after LW PX900 is turned off They are displayed when it is turned on again 2 Open the battery cover and then remove the Li ion battery If the AC adapter is connected disconnect the AC adapter from L...

Page 16: ...Cleaning CAUTION Turn off the LW PX900 and remove the batteries before cleaning If the AC adapter is connected disconnect the AC adapter cable from LW PX900 Exterior Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth If it is very dirty use a cloth damp CAUTION Never use chemicals or solvents such as benzine thinner or alcohol or use a chemical duster Printhead Clean the printhead with a cotton swab ...

Page 17: ...ettings if LW PX900 does not operate normally such as the display is interrupted Attention This function initializes the settings Take extreme care before initializing it All the created text will be lost and the settings you made will be reset 1 If the power is on press to turn it off 2 Press and hold and press 3 When a message appears press The settings will be initialized MEMO To cancel initial...

Page 18: ...illustration of the label you wish to create or function you wish to use to display information such as the creation procedure or setting procedure Patch Panel label Block 66 label Punch Block label Faceplate label Cable label 1 Cable label 2 Die Cut label Self Lamination Overwrap Barcode label Sequentially numbered label 1 Label with symbol Label Types Mirrored text label Large label Sequentially...

Page 19: ...u Index Frame and Table Lists Purpose based Index Format Style Font size Font Length Margins Text orientation Adding block Transferring Cable Label Data LW PX900 Settings Creating Multiple Labels at Once Saving Recalling Frequently Used Labels Printing Same Label Multiple Times Customizing Labels Useful Functions Specifying the Font Size Swapping the Text ...

Page 20: ...with and then press In this example we will select Blocks Blocks Sets the length by block length Label Sets the length by label length 3 Enter the blocks length and then press Setting range 0 25 to 30 cm 4 Enter the blocks number and then press In this example we will enter 3 Setting range 1 to 50 5 Select the type of separator with and then press In this example we will select Line 6 Select the o...

Page 21: ...nd then press In this example we will select Blocks Blocks Sets the length by block length Label Sets the length by label length 3 Enter the blocks length and then press Setting range 0 25 to 30 cm 4 Enter the blocks number and then press In this example we will enter 4 Setting range 1 to 50 5 Select the type of separator with and then press In this example we will select Line 6 Select the orienta...

Page 22: ... placed at the center of a block This enables you to easily create a label suitable for the size of the area where it will be affixed Label length Blocks number Block Block 1 Press 2 Enter the label length and then press Setting range 1 to 99 9 cm 3 Enter the blocks number and then press In this example we will enter 2 Setting range 1 to 50 4 Select the orientation with and then press In this exam...

Page 23: ...pins connected to a punch block Lower count Upper count 1 Press 2 Select the blocks type with and then press In this example we will select 4pairs Blank Creates a table of two rows and one column 3 Select the text type with and then press In this example we will select Pins Pins Seri Blank 4 Enter the upper count and then press In this example we will enter 1 5 Enter the lower count and then press...

Page 24: ...rgin Margin 1 Press 2 Select the length type with and then press In this example we will select Length Dia Sets the length by cable diameter Setting range 0 25 to 15 cm Length Sets the length by label length 3 Enter the label length and then press Setting range 1 to 99 9cm 4 Select On or Off of repeat text with and then press In this example we will select On On Off 5 Select the type of margins wi...

Page 25: ... Press 2 Select the setting method of space length with and then press In this example we will select Length Dia Sets the length by cable diameter Setting range 0 25 to 15 cm Length Sets the length by space length 3 Enter the space length and then press Setting range 0 25 to 30 cm 4 Enter the text length and then press Setting range 0 25 to 30cm 5 Select the type of separator with and then press I...

Page 26: ...th with and then press Auto Automatically adjusts the label length depending on the length of text Set Sets the label length Setting range 1 to 99 9 cm 3 Enter the blocks number and then press In this example we will enter 3 4 Select the type of margins with and then press Tape 3 Sets margins that are a 1 3 of the tape width Tape Sets margins that are equal to the tape width 5 Select the orientati...

Page 27: ...pose based Index Key Menu Index Frame and Table Lists Creating Special Labels Swaps the text line by line Swap the Order of Multiple Lines MEMO You may not be able to swap the lines depending on the label type you create 1 Press 2 Select Line swap with and press 3 Select an area to which you want to apply the function with and press ...

Page 28: ...abel and circular label 1 Select the orientation with and then press In this example we will select Hori Hori Vert 2 Enter the text You can adjust the position of the text by changing the LW PX900 settings For details Changing the LW PX900 Settings 3 Press Self Lamination Overwrap Use the dedicated Self Lamination Overwrap This label tape comes with transparent film The film can be wrapped around ...

Page 29: ...ith and press 4 Press MEMO For available symbols see Symbol List on the separate sheet Creating Barcode Labels MEMO You may not be able to add a barcode depending on the label type you create Only up to two barcodes can be inserted in one label Supported barcode types EAN 8 EAN 13 CODE128 CODE39 QR CODE ITF CODABAR UPC A UPC E 1 Press 2 Select an item with and press Move on to the next options unt...

Page 30: ...xample we will select 2 times 4 Press 5 Select Print copies with and then press 6 Enter the number of print copies and then press In this example we will enter 6 7 Select Start print with and then press Printing starts Creating Labels with Block Sequence Numbers Assigned You can assign sequential numbers to blocks Up to four digits including numbers 0 to 9 and alphabet letters a to z and A to Z ca...

Page 31: ...ter is selected the function is applied to all characters on the right of the cursor MEMO The setting items displayed when you press differ depending on the label type you create You can decorate your label by setting the following Layout Left Center Justify Right Adjusts the layout when multiple lines are used Frame Table Decorates the text with a frame or inserts a table Separator Decorates the ...

Page 32: ...the Label Length Margins This setting is the same as when is pressed Setting the Margins Orientation AB A A B AB AB Sets the orientation of the text AB A A B AB AB Font size Select font size from preset patterns or from Manual When Manual is selected font size can be set for each block line by line Changing the Font Size Specifying the Font Size Font This setting is the same as when is pressed Cha...

Page 33: ...en 1 Press 2 Select the orientation with and press Hori Vert 1 Vert 2 Changing the Font Size You can change the font size of text by selecting from preset patterns To change the font size of a block line by line set Manual under Font size of Edit menu Specifying the Font Size MEMO You may not be able to change the font size depending on the label type you create If your text contains only the lett...

Page 34: ... die cut label When creating a special label you can set the length again Setting items for special label is displayed after pressing 1 Press 2 Select the setting method of the length with and press Auto Automatically adjusts the label length depending on the length of text Set Sets the label length Setting range 1 to 99 9 cm 3 Select the alignment for the text with and press Left Center Justify R...

Page 35: ...in use or the number of lines of text The font size of the text is automatically adjusted according to the width of the tape So even if the first line is set to the largest font size its size may be changed depending on the font size settings of the second and third lines 1 Press 2 Select Font size with and press 3 Select the number of lines with and press 4 Select Manual with and press 5 Select t...

Page 36: ...creen appears 4 Confirm the registration number and then press Printing the saved label You can select multiple files and print them at once 1 Press 2 Select Print with and press 3 Select a registration number with or the number keys and then press By continuously selecting registration numbers and pressing you can select multiple files 4 Select Print Start with and press Printing starts MEMO You ...

Page 37: ...ess 4 Select 2 2 with and press 5 Select Start print with and press Printing starts MEMO The function remains enabled even after printing To disable the function select Off Mirror print On Off 1 Press 2 Select Mirror print with and press 3 Select On with and press 4 Select Start print with and press Printing starts MEMO The function remains enabled even after printing To disable the function selec...

Page 38: ...output each time a label is removed This function is only available when the label length is 28 mm or more Auto cut is set to On and Half cut is set to Off Die Cut pos Adjusts the text position of die cut label Width pos Adjusts the vertical positioning of text Length pos Adjusts the horizontal positioning of text Backlight Sets the display backlight to On or Off Language You can select the langua...

Page 39: ... Tool If you transfer a label data you created to the LW PX900 you will be able to print labels for cables without connecting to a computer Operation flow MEMO For how to install and operate Label Editor Professional see Label Editor Professional User s Guide Connect LW PX900 and computer with a USB cable in advance 1 Create the label for transfer 1 Start Label Editor Professional 2 Click Cable La...

Page 40: ...ing Transfer you can transfer the data immediately without saving it 3 Click Transfer Batch Files 4 Click Add Select the label data to transfer 5 Click Transfer The label data is transferred to the LW PX900 3 Print from the LW PX900 The transferred label data can be printed from of the LW PX900 1 Press 2 Select Print with and then press 3 Select the transferred label data with or a numeric key and...

Page 41: ...sts Key Menu Index Click a key in the illustration to display the menu list Changes the text orientation Adds a block Deletes the text Turns LW PX900 on and off Changes the input method Enters a symbol For available symbols see Symbol List Printing starts Previews the created label MEMO To select a setting item To confirm the setting Shift key Changes the font size Changes the font ...

Page 42: ...sts Patch Panel Block 66 Length Type Length Type Blocks num Blocks num Separator Separator Orientation Orientation Blocks length Label length Blocks length Label length Blocks Blocks Label Label Frame Frame Line Line Vert 1 Vert 1 Tic Tic Vert 2 Vert 2 Enter length Enter length Enter length Enter length Dotted Dotted None None Hori Hori Enter number of blocks Enter number of blocks ...

Page 43: ...ings Purpose based Index Key Menu Index Frame and Table Lists Mix Len Faceplate Label length Blocks num Label length Label length Margins Orientation Blocks num Orientation Enter length Set Enter length Auto Enter number of blocks Enter number of blocks Vert 1 Tape 3 Short Vert 1 Vert 2 Tape Middle Vert 2 Hori Long Min Hori ...

Page 44: ...sed Index Key Menu Index Frame and Table Lists Flag Wrap Length Type Space length Space length Text length Separator Orientation Repeat text Margins Diameter Label length Dia Length Length Enter length Enter length Dia Off Short Tape 3 Line Hori 2 Middle Tape Tic Vert 1 Vert 3 On Min Long Enter length Enter length Vert 2 Vert 4 None Hori 1 ...

Page 45: ...tions Start Here Cleaning Initializing the Settings Purpose based Index Key Menu Index Frame and Table Lists Punch Block Blocks type Text type Label length Lower count Upper count Blank 3pairs Seri 4pairs Blank 5pairs 2pairs Pins Enter length Enter start value Enter start value ...

Page 46: ...he label type you create Edit menu Layout Border Line Frame Table Char spacing Mesh Density Proportional Frame Table Style Frame Table Center Underline Off Narrow Deep Off Normal Style Justify None Shading Frame Normal Wide Solid Gray Char spacing Right Border Brdr mesh Shadow S O Border Line Round brdr Round mesh Char Width Length Background Margins Bold Italic Orientation Font size Layout Left S...

Page 47: ... Italic Length Length Mesh Density Smaller Small Small 1 Wave Set Normal Center Deep Under Under Narrow 2 Diamond1 5 Flower Bold Justify Normal Wide 3 Diamond2 6 Star B I Right 4 Snow 7 Cards 8 Arabesq 9 Mesh 10Dotted Smaller None Auto Italic Left Enter length Normal Center Center Edit menu Frame Table Style Char spacing Border Line Char Width Length Background Margins Bold Italic Orientation Font...

Page 48: ... Frame Table Style Char spacing Border Line Char Width Length Background Margins Bold Italic Orientation Font size Layout Margins Short 4mm Tape width 3 Middle 10mm Tape width Minimum 1mm Long 18mm 1Line 4 Lines 2 Lines 5 Lines 3 Lines 6 Lines 7 Lines 2 Lines 1 4 to 4 4 3 Lines 1 4 to 4 4 4 Lines 1 5 to 5 5 5 Lines 1 6 to 6 6 6 Lines 7 Lines 1 3 to 3 3 Auto Font Roman SansS Font AB A A B AB AB Lin...

Page 49: ...ame and Table Lists Length Margins MEMO The setting items displayed when you press differ depending on the label type you create MEMO The setting items displayed when you press differ depending on the label type you create Length Length Margins Length Set Auto Enter length Short 4mm Center Tape width 3 Tape width Middle 10mm Justify Minimum 1mm Left Long 18mm Right ...

Page 50: ...ning Initializing the Settings Purpose based Index Key Menu Index Frame and Table Lists Advanced Serialize Serialize Repetition Repetition Serialize Text Adv Seri Text 5 times 5 times 2 times 2 times 10 times 10 times 3 times 3 times 4 times 4 times 1 time 1 time Enter start value Enter start value ...

Page 51: ... 1 Bar code Check Digit Width ECC Level Ratio On Off Medium 15 2 5 Large 25 3 0 30 Small 7 2 0 EAN 8 EAN 13 CODE128 CODE39 QR CODE Enter barcode information Enter barcode information Enter barcode information Enter barcode information Enter barcode information Width Medium Large Small Width Medium Large Small Width Medium Large Small EAN 8 CODE128 QR CODE CODABAR EAN 13 CODE39 ITF UPC A UPC E ...

Page 52: ...sts Barcode 2 Check Digit Ratio On Off 2 5 3 0 2 0 ITF CODABAR UPC A UPC E Enter barcode information Enter barcode information Enter barcode information Enter barcode information Bar code EAN 8 CODE128 QR CODE CODABAR EAN 13 CODE39 ITF UPC A UPC E Width Medium Large Small Width Medium Large Small Width Medium Large Small Width Medium Large Small Ratio 2 5 3 0 2 0 Check Digit On Off ...

Page 53: ...s Start Here Cleaning Initializing the Settings Purpose based Index Key Menu Index Frame and Table Lists Clear File MEMO The setting items displayed when you press differ depending on the label type you create Clear Text Local File Text Setting Text Only Recall End Delete Save Print ...

Page 54: ...ts Feed and Cut Multi print MEMO The setting items displayed when you press differ depending on the label type you create Mirror print 4size Enlarge print 3size Special print Repeat Copies 2size Off On Enter number of print copies 1 2 1 4 1 4 2size 1 3 Print copies 1 2 1 4 3size 1 3 Mirror print 2 2 1 4 4size 1 3 Start print 4 4 Off 3 3 Enlarge print Tape feed Feed and cut Tape feed ...

Page 55: ...Settings Purpose based Index Key Menu Index Frame and Table Lists Setting 1 Preference Drop stop Half cut Auto cut Print density Width pos Length pos Die Cut pos Backlight Print density Drop stop Die Cut pos Backlight Language inch cm Version Auto cut Off Off Off Length pos Off On On On 3 to 3 5 to 5 5 to 5 Width pos On ...

Page 56: ...zing the Settings Purpose based Index Key Menu Index Frame and Table Lists Setting 2 Preference Language inch cm Print density Drop stop Die Cut pos Backlight Language inch cm Version Auto cut Português Br Deutsch Türkçe Italiano Suomi Español cm Norsk Nederlands Dansk Svenska Français Português EU English inch ...

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Page 58: ...ing the Settings Purpose based Index Key Menu Index Frame and Table Lists Frame and Table Lists Frame 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 ...

Page 59: ...structions Specifications Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions Start Here Cleaning Initializing the Settings Purpose based Index Key Menu Index Frame and Table Lists Frame and Table Lists Table 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 60: ... and Functions Start Here Cleaning Initializing the Settings Purpose based Index Key Menu Index Frame and Table Lists Frame and Table Lists Die Cut label Circle Oval Rectangle Table 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...