Epson LW-300 User Manual

Display settings
You can adjust the following display settings.
Contrast: Adjusts the density of the fonts on the display.
(Value: -5 to +5)
User's Guide Language: Changes the language of the settings and
messages on the display.
inch:cm: Selects the unit of measurement.
To adjust display settings, follow the steps below:
1. Press to turn on the product.
+
2. Press .
3. Press or to highlight a setting, then
press to select it.
4. Press or to select setting options, then
press .
.Setup
This product operates with batteries (not included) or
with an AC adapter (not included).
Inserting batteries
1. Remove the rear cover.
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Read these instructions before using your product.
Button names and functions
2. Insert 6 AAA alkaline batteries.
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20
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2
18
3
17
16
4
15
5
14
6
13
Note: If you need to install a tape cartridge, see "Inserting
a tape cartridge" below.
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11
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3. Replace the cover and snap it into place.
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1. Power
2. Font
3. Font size
4. Font style
5. Settings
6. Character keys
7. Shift key
Optional AC adapter (APT0615Z1-1)
8. Caps lock
Warning: Make sure to use AC adapter APT0615Z1-1 or
9. Accent
damage may occur.
10. Space
11. Shift key 1. Plug one end of the AC adapter into the product.
2. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into the wall
12. Select/Enter
outlet.
13. Punctuation
14. Symbols
15. Delete ( + deletes all text)
16. Preview
17. Print copies
18. Cursor keys ( + , + goes to previous or
next label)
19. Print ( + feeds the tape)
Inserting a tape cartridge
20. Cut button
1. Remove any slack from the ink ribbon.
21. Display
Turning the power off
Press to turn off the power. If using an AC adapter,
disconnect it from the wall outlet and the product. If
batteries are inserted, remove them only if the product
will not be used for a long period of time.
Display indicators
Indicators on the display show whether or not settings
are enabled. 2. Remove the rear cover, if necessary.
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3. Insert the tape cartridge and press it down firmly until
it snaps into place. If there is excess tape, feed the end
of the tape through the tape guide slot.
1. Font size
2. Font width
3. Frame
4. Font style
5. Vertical text
6. Battery level
7. Cursor (blinks to indicate current position)
8. Line number (appears when multiple lines exist)
Note: You can print up to two lines of text.
4. Replace the cover and snap it into place.
9. Accent mark options
Preparing the tape
10. Upper/lower case
After inserting a tape cartridge, make sure to feed
11. Label number (you can save up to 30 labels)
some tape through the tape guide slot to position it
for printing.
1. Press to turn on the product.
2. Press + .
3. Press the Cut button to cut the tape.
Warning: Do not press the Cut button until the tape 3. Press or to select a font size, then
stops moving or the tape cartridge may be damaged. press .
Removing a tape cartridge
1. Remove the rear cover.
Tip: The setting is indicated on the display.
2. Hold the cartridge by the tabs, and lift it straight up.
Changing the font
1. Press .
2. Press or to select a font, then
press .
The font used for the entire line of text will change.
Available fonts
SansS. SansS.HG SansS.ST
Language selection
US Roman
B.Gothic Roman
1. Press to turn on the product.
2. Press + .
3. Press or to highlight Language, then Mincho Gyosho Reisho
press .
4. Press or to select your language, then
CB ScriptPL
press .
.Creating labels
Changing the font style
1. Press .
Use the character keys to enter text, then see below.
2. Press or to select a style, then
Changing the letter case
press .
Press to enter upper case or lower case for all letters or
Note: Styles applied to small or elaborate characters may
+ character for a single letter. .
not print clearly.
Deleting characters
Available styles
Press .
Normal Italic Bold
Deletes one character backward.
Deleting a label
Shadow S+O B+I
1. Press + .
2. When a confirmation message appears, press .
All entered text will be deleted.
S+I S+O+I
Breaking lines
Press .
Adding a frame
Breaks the line from the character next to the cursor.
1. Press .
The line number is indicated on the display.
2. Press or to select Frame, then
Note: You can print a maximum of two lines of text. If
press .
you try to exceed the maximum, appears and you will
3. Press or to scroll through the options,
not be able to print. Press to delete the and print
then press , or enter the frame number, to select
your label.
the desired frame.
Adding punctuation
There are two groups of available punctuation marks.
Specifying the length of labels
: ; < > [ ] { }
1. Press .
2. Press or to select Label length, then
1. Press repeatedly to scroll through the
press .
available marks.
3. Press or to select a value (up to 15
2. Press to select the desired mark.
inches [40 cm]), then press
" | _ ^ \ = - +
Tip: Selecting Auto will adjust to the proper length
1. Press + , then press repeatedly to scroll automatically.
through the available marks.
Adjusting the space between characters
2. Press to select the desired mark.
1. Press .
Adding symbols
2. Press or to select Char. spacing, then
1. Press .
press .
2. Press or to scroll through the
3. Press or to select Narrow or Wide,
categories, then press to select a category.
then press .
3. Press or to select a symbol, then press .
Note: To cancel and return to the previous menu,
press .
Note: The default setting (Narrow) is recommended.
Adding characters with an accent mark
Changing the font width
If a character can include an accent mark, you can choose
1. Press .
it from a list indicated on the display.
to select Narrow, then press
2. Press or
1. Press + letter.
.
2. Press .
3. Repeat step 2.
A list of options appears on the display (e.g. ÈÉÊË).
3. Press or to select an item, then press .
Creating vertical text
1. Press .
Creating sequentially numbered labels
2. Press or to select Vertical, then
press .
3. Press or to select On, then
press .
1. Press or to move the cursor to a position
where you want to add a serial number, then
press + .
Creating mirror image text
2. Enter a number for the first label, then press .
1. Press .
The number increases by one when printing multiple
2. Press or to select Mirror print, then
copies.
press .
Saving labels
3. Press or to select On, then
You can create and save up to 30 labels at a time.
press .
To create multiple labels, type in your text, then press
+ or + to move to the next label (the label
number appears to the left of the text).
To print a label, press + or + to select the
Printing labels
label you want to print, then press .
Previewing a label
Useful functions
Press .
Below are some common functions that will help you
Entered text scrolls across the display.
customize your labels.
Note: Only the text and the length of the label can be
Changing the font size
previewed. The actual print image will not show on the
1. Press .
display.
2. Press or to select a line layout, then
press .
Note: You can select a maximum of two lines of text.
Problems and solutions
Printing a label
Check the solutions below if you are having trouble using
1. Press .
your product.
The length of the label and the number of copies
shows on the display while the label prints. The product does not function normally
2. When printing stops, press the Cut button. The product may stop functioning due to static
electricity or other causes. If your product does not
Warning: Do not press the Cut button until the tape
function normally (i.e. the power doesn't turn on/off or
stops moving or the tape cartridge may be damaged.
the display is distorted), reset your product by following
Printing multiple copies
the procedure below.
1. Press .
Warning: Resetting your product will erase all saved labels
2. At the next screen, press the number keys or the
and formatting and return your product to default settings.
or buttons to enter the number of
1. Press
copies (2-9).
Gothic
2. Press and hold
3. Press . The length of the label and the number of
3. When a message appears, press
copies shows on the display while the label prints.
CL Roman
any other button).
4. When printing stops, press the Cut button to cut
The product will be reset.
the tape. A cut mark will be printed between each
BR
copy. Using scissors, cut along the marks to separate Power is on but no images appear on the display
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
each label.
• Replace the batteries with new ones, or use the optional
AC adapter (APT0615Z1-1).
Warning: Make sure to use AC adapter APT0615Z1-1 or
Adjusting print density
damage may occur.
1. When the power is off, press + .
• If you are using an AC adapter, make sure that it is
2. Press .
securely connected to both the wall outlet and the
3. Use the or buttons to adjust the print
product.
density, then press .
• Adjust the contrast (see "Display settings").
Note: The default value (0) is recommended.
The display turns off
• The power turns off automatically if the product is idle
Attaching labels
for more than 5 minutes.
Outline
1. Peel off the backing paper. • If an incorrect button sequence is entered, the display
may flicker or turn off for an instant.
2. Place the label on the desired surface and press it
O+I
down firmly.
Nothing prints
• Make sure that text has been entered.
Cleaning
• Replace the tape cartridge, if necessary.
• Check the display for an error message and perform the
Exterior
suggested solution.
Use a dry, soft cloth or, for stubborn stains, a moist cloth
• Replace the batteries with new ones, or use the optional
that has been wrung dry.
AC adapter (APT0615Z1-1).
Caution: Never use chemicals or solvents such as benzine, • Make sure the rear cover is closed.
thinner, or alcohol, or use a chemical duster. This could
Characters do not print properly
damage your product.
• Make sure the tape cartridge is correctly seated.
• Clean the print head.
Cleaning the print head
• Change the font (sometimes symbols do not print
If the print becomes faint or distorted, the print head may
properly when certain fonts are selected).
need cleaning.
Printing stops in the middle of text
Remove the tape cartridge and clean the print head
• Install a new tape cartridge.
using a cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol,
• Replace the batteries or use the optional AC adapter
as shown.
(APT0615Z1-1).
Saved labels are missing
• You may have accidentally deleted the text by pressing
.
+
• If the product is reset, all of the previously entered text
will be deleted.
• If the AC adapter is unplugged or the batteries are
removed during operation, the text may be deleted.
Cannot attach the label
• Make sure to peel off the backing paper before
Troubleshooting attaching the label.
• Make sure the surface you are attaching to is clean and
Messages
dry. The label may not adhere to some materials, rough
or uneven surfaces, or surfaces subjected to extreme
Message Problem and solution
environmental conditions, such as high humidity or
Insert tape No tape cartridge is installed. Turn heat.
the power off and install a tape
cartridge.
Specifications
Check battery The batteries may be running out,
the batteries may be installed
Dimensions
incorrectly, non-alkaline batteries are
(approximate)
being used with alkaline batteries,
or old and new batteries are being
Weight
used together. Turn the power off
(approximate)
and replace batteries with new ones,
or use the optional AC adapter. Make
Operating
sure new batteries are installed
temperature
correctly.
Storage
Too many lines You have exceeded the maximum
temperature
number of lines (2). Press to
delete the lines. (See "Breaking lines"
in "Editing text".)
Power supply -
optional AC
Seq. num. only 1 Sequence numbers have already
adapter
been set. You can only enter one
sequence number per label.
Txt too long- Entered text is too long for the
OK? specified label length. Press and
adjust the label length or make text
shorter.
Overheated! The print head is too hot. Turn the
Power supply -
power off and remove the tape
batteries
cartridge. Allow the print head to
cool before trying to print again. Supported
tape widths
Cover open! If you open the rear cover while
(approximate)
the power is on, this message
displays and the power turns off
automatically. Always turn the power
off before opening the rear cover.
Delete all text? When creating a label with a special
format, the current text will be
deleted. Press to delete the text
and show the special format.
Motor error! An error occurred in the motor
operation. Turn the power off, then
turn it back on. If the same message
appears, turn the power off and
contact Epson.
Epson technical support
Visit epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support
(Canada) where you can view manuals, get FAQs, or
e-mail Epson.
To speak with a support specialist, call:
U.S.: (562) 276-7245, 6 to 8 , Pacific Time, Monday
am pm
through Friday, and 7 to 4 , Saturday.
am pm
Canada: (905) 709-2567, 6 to 8 , Pacific Time,
am pm
Monday through Friday.
Days and hours of support are subject to change without
notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
to turn the power off.
Recycling
+ , and press .
(to cancel, press Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products.
Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for information
on how to return your products for proper disposal.
Purchase supplies and accessories
Epson offers a wide array of tapes for multiple uses. See
the table below for a list of recommended tapes (1/2"
[12mm] widths are listed). For a complete list of available
tapes, including additional widths, visit
epson.com/LW300Tapes.
You can purchase tape cartridges and accessories at
www.epson.com/LabelWorks (U.S. sales) or
www.epson.ca/LabelWorks (Canadian sales). You can
also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller.
To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON
(800-463-7766).
Type Tape color Text color Part
Standard White Black
White Red
White Blue
Clear Black
Clear Gold
Espresso White
Black Gold
Black White
Metallic Silver Black
Gold Black
Iron-on White Black
fabric
Blue Black
. Pink Black
Glow-in-the- Glow-in-the- Black
dark dark
Pearlized Pink Black
Green Black
Blue Black
Pattern White polka- Grey
dot on pink
Blue plaid on Grey
white
Width 5.70 inches (145 mm)
Depth 5.90 inches (150 mm)
Height 2.16 inches (55 mm)
14 oz (400 g) (excluding batteries, tape
cartridge)
50 to 95 ºF (10 to 35 ºC)
14 to 131 ºF (-10 to 55 ºC)
Model APT0615Z1-1
Manufacturer Seiko Epson Corp.
Input AC100-240 V, 0.3 A,
50-60 Hz
Output DC6.5 V, 1.5 A
Total output 10 W
power
AAA alkaline battery x 6
1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm), 1/2" (12 mm)
number
LC-4WBN9
LC-4WRN9
LC-4WLN9
LC-4TBN9
LC-4TKN9
LC-4NWT5
LC-4BKP9
LC-4BWV9
LC-4SBM9
LC-4KBM9
LC-4WBQ5
LC-4LBQ5
LC-4PBQ5
LC-4ZBU1
LC-4RBL9
LC-4GBL9
LC-4LBL9
LC-4EAY9
LC-4CAY9
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a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. LC tape and
their logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Seiko Epson
Corporstion.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for
identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their
respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
This information is subject to change without notice.
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