DuraLabel Lobo User Manual

USER GUIDE

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Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Graphic Products. Graphic Products assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

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Contents

1. Introduction

2. Warranties

2.1 5-Year DuraLabel Printer Warranty

2.1.1 Repairs

2.1.2 Batteries

2.1.3 Warranty Details

2.2 5-Year DuraLabel Premium Vinyl Warranty

3. Safety Instructions

4. Batteries, Certifications, Declaration of Conformity

4.1 Batteries

4.2 Certifications

4.3 Declaration of Conformity

5. What’s in the Box?

6. Lobo Diagram

7. Power

8. Battery

8.1 Battery Installation

8.2 Battery Charging

8.3 Improving Long-Term Battery Life

9. Print Cartridge

9.1 Loading Cartridge

9.2 Removing Cartridge

9.3 Switching Cartridges

10. Making labels

10.1 Label-Making Basics

10.1.1 Content Types

10.1.2 Fields

10.1.3 Cells

10.1.4 Multiple-Label Projects

10.1.5 Function Keys

10.2 Label-Making Lessons

10.2.1 Lesson 1: Simple Label with Text and Symbol

10.2.2 Lesson 2: Multi-Cell Label

10.2.3 Lesson 3: Barcode Label with Sequence

11. Label Canvas Display

11.1 Status Indicators

11.1.1 Content Status Box

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CONTENTS

12. Navigation

12.1 Label Navigation

12.1.1 Moving the Cursor Between Fields

12.1.2 Moving the Cursor Inside a Text Field

12.1.3 Moving Between Cells

12.1.4 Moving Between Labels

12.2 Control Screen Navigation

12.2.1 Entry and Exit

12.2.2 Structure

12.2.3 Editing Settings

13. Label-Editing Function Keys

13.1 File

13.2 Symbol

13.3 Layout

13.4 Label Length

13.5 Frame

13.6 Font

13.7 Font Size

13.8 Font Options

13.9 Text Align

13.10 Repeat Print

13.11 Barcode

13.12 Sequence

13.13 Time/Date

13.14 Print Options

13.15 Clear

13.16 Setup

13.17 Print

13.17.1 Printing a Sequence

13.17.2 Printing a Multiple-Label Project

13.18 Next Cell

13.19 Next Label

13.20 End

13.21 Directional Arrows and Enter

13.22 Cut

13.23 Status

13.24 Image Resize

13.25 View Label

13.26 Image Move

14. Printing From a Computer (optional)

14.1 Installing Printer Driver

14.2 Upgrading a Driver

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CONTENTS

15. Cleaning Instructions

15.1 Cutter

15.2 Printhead

15.3 Polyester Printhead Shield

15.4 Platen Roller

16. Troubleshooting

16.1 Printer has No Power

16.2 Printer Doesn’t Respond to Commands

16.3 Cartridge Lock will not Lock

16.4 Canceling a Print Job

16.5 Label Doesn’t Feed When Print is Attempted

16.6 Label Print is Not Lined up Correctly

16.7 SD Card Isn’t Working

16.8 Saved Label is Blank

16.9 Labels are Wrinkled or Missing Ink

16.10 Label File Doesn’t Match Cartridge Type

16.11 Error Message: Cutter Jam

16.12 Error Message: Please Insert Supply Cartridge

16.13 Error Message: Printer Not Ready, Please Secure Cartridge Lock

16.14 Error Message: Supply Out

17. Specifications

18. Symbols

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1. Introduction

The Lobo is a self-contained thermal transfer printer used to make labels for a wide range of applications. The Lobo Reference Card (located on the bottom of the Lobo) is designed to get you labeling as quickly as possible. For more detailed information, please refer to this user guide.

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2. Warranties

2.1 5-Year DuraLabel Printer Warranty

Graphic Products’ DuraLabel printers are warrantied to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period

of ve (5) years from the date of purchase. Within this period,

Graphic Products, Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor, provided that the purchaser shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover loss, damages from accident, or equipment or parts which have been misused, altered, neglected, carelessly handled, used for purpose other than those for which the printer was manufactured, or damages resulting from unauthorized service.

2.1.1 REPAIRS

Repairs are warrantied for 90 days. If the original warranty is still in effect, repaired units will remain under their original warranty or for 90 days from the date of service, whichever is longer.

2.1.2 BATTERIES

The optional battery packs for the DuraLabel Toro and Lobo portable systems are warrantied for three years from the date of purchase.

The battery for the DuraLabel 2000 PLUS system is warrantied for one year from the date of purchase.

2.1.3 WARRANTY DETAILS

The warranties and remedies contained herein are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whether express, implied, or statutory, including any liability arising under any

warranty of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose, statutory or otherwise. This warranty gives the purchaser specic legal rights, which may vary from state to state.

In no event shall Graphic Products be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages, whether resulting from the use, misuse, or inability to use the product for any reason including defect. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply in all areas.

Graphic Products retains the exclusive right within all warranty periods to repair, replace, or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. Such remedy shall be the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty.

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WARRANTIES

General maintenance and cleaning of the DuraLabel printer is the purchaser’s responsibility and is not covered by the warranty. Expendable items or parts such as label supply and ribbon are not covered by this warranty.

NOTE: Specic preparation may be required before shipping. Please contact your

Graphic Products representative to ensure correct return procedure: please call

800.788.5572 for details. Graphic Products, Inc. shall not be responsible for any loss or damages incurred during shipping.

2.2 5-Year DuraLabel Premium Vinyl Warranty

DuraLabel supplies are tested for durability under various conditions, including UV exposure, moisture, heating and cooling cycles, abrasion, and chemical exposures. Graphic Products warranties labels made from its Premium vinyl supplies for a period of

ve (5) years.

Within ve years of purchase and after proper application, Graphic Products will replace

labels made with DuraLabel Premium Vinyl which become unreadable or fail to maintain adhesion with the labeled surface. In such instance, Graphic Products, Inc. will provide a one-time replacement roll of the same supply.

To prevent damage to the Lobo and to prevent nullifying the Lobo warranty, please adhere to these rules:

• Only use official Graphic Products print cartridges in the Lobo printer.

• Read all instructions and rules in this manual completely.

• If something seems to be wrong with the Lobo, first refer to the Troubleshooting section at the back of this guide for help. If your problem is not resolved by reading the Troubleshooting section, please contact Graphic Products for assistance.

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3. Safety Instructions

Please review the following safety instructions before using the Lobo:

• Keep the printer away from humidity and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. The Lobo is intended for indoor use only.

• Use the Lobo only with the provided 19V DC power supply, model EA10953.

• Check the power source voltage before connecting the printer to a power outlet.

• Disconnect the printer from the power outlet when not using the printer or charging the battery.

• Before plugging the power cord into the Lobo, make sure the On/Off switch is set to Off.

• DO NOT pour liquid onto the printer or printer parts.

• ONLY qualified service personnel should attempt to perform maintenance on the printer.

• The printer MUST be turned off before any type of maintenance work is done.

• The Lobo may build a small static charge in static-sensitive environments. Do not operate the Lobo near flammable materials.

• The power outlet should be near the printer and easily accessible for quick power disconnection.

• Remove the battery and unplug the printer from the wall socket to completely disconnect power.

• Never throw the Lobo battery into a fire as it could explode.

• Never disassemble the Lobo battery, as leakage and damage may occur.

• Puncturing the Lobo battery may result in fire.

• Do not step or stand on the Lobo battery.

• Do not bring the Lobo battery terminals into contact with another metal object.

• Do not expose the Lobo battery to any liquid or direct sunlight.

• Do not store the battery in a locked or unventilated vehicle where extreme temperatures may be experienced.

• Always keep the Lobo battery out of reach of infants or small children.

• Dispose of the Lobo battery in accordance with local regulations regarding battery disposal.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used

batteries according to their instructions.

NOTE: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

WARNING: Do not place your ngers between the label cutting blades. If you must

clear a label jam, use a tool; do not use your fingers.

The label cutting blade is located on the inside of the printing unit, where the print cartridge label material exits the printer. The cutting blade is sharp and cycles automatically after a label is printed.

Under normal operating conditions, the blade poses no harm to a user. The Lobo is designed so that the blade cannot cycle unless a print cartridge is sensed in the printing compartment. Also, the blade mechanism is equipped with an over-torque circuit that is meant to shut off the blade if too much resistance is sensed.

But you should be aware that the blade still has the potential to cause injury. Never place your fingers between the blades at any time. If you must clear a label jam from between the blades, use a tool, such as a pen, pencil, or pliers. Be sure to turn the printer off before attempting to clear a jam.

WARNING: The Lobo is shipped with the battery removed.

Don’t use in static-sensitive environments.

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4. Batteries, Certications, Declaration of Conformity

4.1 Batteries

Information for EU-member states only: The following symbol, of a crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the Lobo battery must be disposed of properly and not treated as general waste. Incorrect disposal could have a negative impact on human health and the environment. For more information on the correct disposal/recycling of this battery, please contact Graphic Products at +1.503.644.5572.

Lobo battery conforms to the following transportation testing and European standards: This Lithium polymer battery pack has been tested and passed with the requirements of UN 38.3, IEC 60950-1:2005(2nd Edition) and/or EN 60950-1:2006.

4.2 Certications

FCC Compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Changes and modifications could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

• Canada: This device complies with Canada ICES-003 Class A. IC: 10524A-2012003.

• Lobo conforms to the following US, Canadian and European EMC and EMI standards: This equipment has been tested and passed with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compliance based on the standards RSS-Gen:2010, FCC 15.225:2011, ANSI C63.4:2003, EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011.

• Lobo CE Eligibility: Eligible to bear

certification mark. See aforementioned bullet

for further details.

4.3 Declaration of Conformity

The Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: Graphic Products, Inc. Engineering Department 6445 SW Fallbrook Place Beaverton, Oregon 97008 USA Phone: +1.503.644.5572 | Fax: +1.503.646.0183 info@graphicproducts.com | GraphicProducts.com

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5. What’s in the Box?

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Reference card

Use this card to get started using the Lobo quickly, and as a long-term user reference. See the complete Lobo user guide for more operating instructions and troubleshooting tips. Call Graphic Products at 800.788.5572 or email support@graphicproducts.com with your questions.

BASIC LOBO FUNCTIONS

Place label content

Start typing to enter text on the label canvas. Press Enter to move to the next line on a label. Choose from types of

content (symbols, barcodes, sequences) by pressing the relevant function key.

Label layouts

You can choose from label layouts that have smaller sections called cells. There are also vertical layouts available. Access

layout templates by pressing the

key.

Label canvas navigation

Moves cursor between content elds

Moves cursor inside a text eld

Moves to next cell in a multi-cell layout

Moves to previous cell

Moves to next label in a multi-label project

Moves to previous label

Control screen navigation

Move up and down menus

Change menu settings

Accept changes

Exit out of a menu, cancel changes

LABEL CREATION LESSON

The following lesson will walk you through making the simple label

shown below. It will also show you how to save and print the label.

Use the keyboard to type the word POWER.

The font in the label above is different than the default font, so it must be switched. Press the Font key. Use the

key to switch

from the VisuSans font to Triumvirate. Press Enter.

On the next screen, use the

to select Entire Label and then

press Enter. This applies the font change to the entire label.

Press Enter again. This moves the cursor to the next line and resizes the font size of the existing text.

Press the

key on the keyboard. Use the down arrow key to

scroll through the symbol categories. Go to the second category, called Arrows, and press Enter. Use the direction arrows to move through the symbols. The

is in the top row, near the middle.

Select it and press Enter.

Save the label by pressing the File key and then selecting Save. Type Label1 and press Enter.

Print the label by pressing the

key.

For more label-making lessons, see the complete Lobo user guide.

The other side of this card explains how the Lobo

function keys work.

1. Lobo printer

2. Power adaptor

3. Power cord

4. USB cord (optional)

5. Reference card

6. Battery (optional)

7. Lobo CD (optional)

(Print cartridge not included.)

The following items come in the Lobo product box.

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6. Lobo Diagram

A. Display screen: Displays the label canvas and the control screens.

B. Keyboard: A full-size 11.125” QWERTY keyboard allows input of text and

numerical data.

C. Function keys: Used for various label editing and formatting functions.

Pressing most of these keys brings up a control screen.

D. Print cartridge: Holds the print supply reel and ink ribbon reel.

E. Print compartment: Where printing takes place. When a print cartridge is loaded,

labels are printed, cut and exit here.

F. USB port: USB connection allows labels to be created on a computer and printed

on the Lobo.

G. Power: On/Off switch and DC power cable input are located here.

H. SD card port: Accepts an SD card. Allows for

saving and transferring label files.

I. Product info: Includes model number, serial

number and support information.

J. Battery compartment: The optional battery

is inserted into this compartment.

K. Reference card: This card has a label-

making tutorial and an overview of important Lobo functions.

(Reference card ts within the outlined area)

G H

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7. Power

The Lobo comes with a DC power adaptor and a power cord; these allow the Lobo to be powered by standard AC outlets. To plug in the Lobo, first plug the power cord into the DC power adaptor, and then plug the DC adaptor cord into the Lobo. Finally, plug the power cord into an AC power outlet.

The On/Off switch is located beside the power cord input. Pressing the

will turn the

Lobo on. Pressing the

will turn the Lobo off.

NOTE: When plugging the power cord into the Lobo, always make sure the On/Off

switch is Off.

Power input On/off switch

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8. Battery

The battery is an optional accessory. This lithium-ion battery can power Lobo for up to 3 hours of continuous printing, or several days of normal use. When the battery is in use, an indicator on the Lobo screen shows the battery’s status.

8.1 Battery Installation

IMPORTANT: Turn off and unplug Lobo before installing the battery.

Battery indicator

The battery indicator shows that battery is charging.

The battery compartment is on the flat underside of the system. Before installing the battery, be sure that the power switch is in the Off position and unplug the Lobo from its power source. Set your Lobo upright, with its handle at the top, as shown. Open the battery compartment by turning the compartment screw counterclockwise until the door opens.

The battery’s connection uses a special plug with three holes, which fit over three metal prongs at the top of the battery compartment. Hold the plug so the side with three metal leads faces toward you, and move the plug upward, so that the three metal prongs in the top part of the compartment slide into the three holes in the connector.

Once the plug is attached, place the battery into the compartment with the pull tab facing out, and tuck the battery wires into the empty space above the battery. Then, close the compartment door and turn the door screw clockwise until tight.

If you need to remove the battery, be sure that the power switch is in the Off position and unplug any AC power supply. Then, open the battery compartment door. Carefully remove the battery from the compartment, without pulling on the wires. Finally, hold the battery connector plug, and pull it down to disconnect it.

8.2 Battery Charging

To charge the battery, simply leave it installed and connect Lobo’s AC power supply. When the battery is at less than 10% power, it will take approximately 2 hours to fully charge. The battery will charge even when the Lobo is powered off.

8.3 Improving Long-Term Battery Life

A charged battery will lose its charge over time, even when not being used. To improve long-term battery life, give the battery a partial charge every two months. Avoid fully charging the battery before a long period of storage.

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9. Print Cartridge

The Lobo is a thermal transfer printer. This type of printer uses heat to transfer resin ink from a ribbon onto the label material, also called the label supply.

In the Lobo, the resin ink and the label supply reels are both located in one pre-loaded print cartridge. When a cartridge is seated and locked in its compartment, the Lobo automatically scans the cartridge and detects important information about the cartridge such as supply color, width and approximately how much supply remains.

9.1 Loading Cartridge

It is easy to load a new cartridge into your Lobo. The cartridge will only fit one way.

To load the printer, position a cartridge face-up above the cartridge compartment. The label supply should feed out of the cartridge on the left side. Slide the cartridge into place so that the Cartridge Lock goes through the hole in the cartridge.

The cartridge is spring-loaded, so you may need to press the cartridge down into its flush position.

When the cartridge is fully in place, turn the Cartridge Lock clockwise one quarterrotation. This locks the cartridge and prepares the Lobo for printing. It won’t be possible to create a label until the cartridge is correctly loaded and locked.

Platen roller

Thermal print head

Blade

Alignment post

Cartridge lock

Ribbon rewind spindle

Load and lock the cartridge. You’re ready to print.

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PRINT CARTRIDGE

9.2 Removing Cartridge

To unlock the print cartridge, simply turn the Cartridge Lock counter-clockwise one quarter-rotation. To remove the print cartridge from the Lobo, grip the cartridge at the indented spaces (shown right) and lift the cartridge out.

9.3 Switching Cartridges

The Lobo can be left on when switching from one print cartridge to another cartridge. The Lobo will automatically detect the type of cartridge loaded. You will have an option to either save the label that was being worked on, or delete it.

Locking the cartridge.

With the cartridge unlocked, grip it with two ngers and pull it out.

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10. Making Labels

10.1 Label-Making Basics

When you first turn the Lobo on, the screen displays the label canvas. The label canvas displays the text and other content placed on the label.

10.1.1 CONTENT TYPES

There are five types of content that can be placed on the label canvas:

Text: This includes any keyboard-entered characters, like letters, numbers, and punctuation.

Symbol: The Lobo has a pre-loaded library of symbols and pictograms that are commonly used for hazard or information labels.

Barcode: A barcode is a machine-readable graphical element that stores data. Lobo offers several barcode types.

Sequence: A sequence field increases or decreases automatically after each label is printed. For example, a series of labels could read “501,” “502,” “503,” and so on. There are several format settings for sequences.

Time/Date: Time and Date fields automatically fill with the current date and/or time when the label is printed.

Text is the default content type; you can start to enter text onto a new label immediately, just by typing on the keyboard. The other content types are accessed by pressing their respective function keys.

10.1.2 FIELDS

The cursor is the blinking vertical line visible on the label canvas. New text and content are placed at the cursor’s location.

A field is the term used for a unit of content on the label canvas. The field where the cursor is currently located has a dotted-line rectangular border around it. A new field is created when a new row of content is created, or when a new content type is created.

The up and down arrow keys on the keyboard move the cursor between fields. Pressing the down arrow key moves to the next field; pressing the up arrow key moves to the previous field.

The right and left arrow keys allow forward and backward movement inside a text field.

Text and other types of content can be placed on the label canvas.

Up and down arrows move between elds. Left and right arrows move inside of a text eld.

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The End key moves the cursor to the end of a field. Shift + End moves the cursor to the start of a field.

The Backspace key deletes text or content to the left of the cursor.

Shift + Backspace deletes text or content to the right of the cursor.

10.1.3 CELLS

The Lobo has various layouts that are selected by pressing the Layout key. Layouts have sections known as cells arranged in various configurations. If no layout is chosen, the label has a single cell.

The label canvas only displays one cell at a time. To move between cells, use the Next Cell key to move to the next cell. Pressing Next Cell multiple times will eventually cycle through all of the cells, returning to the first cell. You can also use Shift + Next Cell to move back to a previous cell.

10.1.4 MULTIPLE-LABEL PROJECTS

There can be more than one label in a single label project. The Next Label key moves to the next label in a project, creating a new label if one does not already exist. Pressing Shift + Next Label moves to the previous label. A maximum of eight labels can be stored in a multi-label project.

10.1.5 FUNCTION KEYS

Label content is formatted using the keyboard’s function keys. Many of the function keys bring up control screens where settings can be edited. The arrow keys and the Enter key are used to navigate these menus and make selections.

Cell 1 Cell 2

Cell 3 Cell 4

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Cell 1

Cell 2 Cell 3

Different label layouts allow editing of individual cells.

Font Options Function keys bring up function control screens.

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MAKING LABELS

10.2 Label-Making Lessons

The following three lessons will walk you through creating three labels. Each one is more complex than the one before, so you should do the lessons in order. After completing the lessons, you will understand the basic functions of the Lobo.

Before starting the lessons, load a cartridge into your Lobo and power it on.

TIPS: You can press the Esc key to cancel any changes and return to the previous

screen. If you make mistakes and want to start over, press the File key at the top left of your keyboard, select New from the menu, and press Enter. You will be asked whether you want to save the work you’ve done; select No. A new, blank label will be created.

10.2.1 LESSON 1: SIMPLE LABEL WITH TEXT AND SYMBOL

This lesson will teach you how to make a simple label that contains text and a symbol.

Step 1: Enter text.

The Lobo starts in text entry mode. Use the keyboard to type the word POWER.

Step 2: Insert the symbol.

Press the Symbol key on the keyboard.

Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the symbol categories. Go to the second category, called Arrows, and press Enter.

Use the directional arrows to browse the symbols in that category. Select the symbol in the top row, and press Enter to insert that symbol into the label.

Step 3: Print the label. Press the Print key, which is at the top right of the keyboard, under the Setup key.

POWER

Print Key

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10.2.2 LESSON 2: MULTI-CELL LABEL

In this lesson we will make a pipe label using a special layout, some text formatting, a Time/Date field and a frame.

Step 1: Create a new label. Press the Next Label key to create a new blank label in the same project.

Step 2: Select a layout.

Press the Layout key.

Use the arrow keys to browse the layouts. Select the

layout and press Enter.

The layout of the current label is visible in the upper right corner of the screen. The current cell being worked on is highlighted in yellow.

Step 3: Enter content in first cell. Type Pipe #20.

Step 4: Enter content in second cell. To move to the label’s next cell, press the Next Cell key.

Type Contents.

Press Enter to move the cursor to the next line in that cell. Type Water.

Step 5: Enter content in third cell. Press the Next Cell key to move to the third cell.

Type Install.

Press Enter to move the cursor to the next line.

Press the Time/Date key. This will place a time field and a date field on the label. These fields are automatically populated with the current time and date, as they are set in the Lobo Setup menu.

Press the up arrow key twice to move to the time field.

Press the Backspace key to delete the time field, leaving only the date field.

Pipe #20

Contents

Water

Install

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Step 6: Apply text formatting to first cell.

Press Next Cell once to move back to the first cell.

Press the Font Options key to bring up the font formatting menu.

In control screen menus, like this one, the left and right arrows are used to change settings. To turn Bold to On, press the right arrow key. You will see the setting change from Off to On. Press Enter to accept the change.

Next, you will choose how the text formatting will be applied. Choose Entire Cell and press Enter.

Step 7: Apply text formatting to second cell. Press the Next Cell key to move to the second cell. Press the up arrow to select the field that has the text Contents.

Press Font Options and turn Underline to On. Press Enter.

Choose the Selected Field option and press Enter. The Selected Field option lets you apply formatting to a single field instead of to an entire cell or an entire label.

Step 8: Add a frame. Next, you will be adding a frame, or border. Press the Frame key to enter the frame menu.

With Frame selected, press the right arrow twice to change the setting from Off to Grid.

Press Enter to accept the changes.

Now you will have a choice of applying the frame to the entire label or all the labels in a project. Select Entire Label and press Enter.

Step 9: Preview label. Press the View Label key.

Select Print Preview by pressing Enter.

Scroll across the label using the left and right arrow keys. If the label looks correct, it is ready to print.

Step 10: Print the label. Press the Print key.

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10.2.3 LESSON 3: BARCODE LABEL WITH SEQUENCE

In this lesson, you will be creating a label, intended for use on a product shelf.

The barcode number will be sequenced data, meaning that if you printed several of these labels in a series, the barcode numbers would read: 3011, 3012, 3013, etc.

Sequencing is useful for such tasks as creating barcodes for a large number of products or creating numbered labels for many pieces of equipment.

Step 1: Create a new label. Press the Next Label key. This creates a new blank label in the same project.

Step 2: Create a barcode. Press the Bar Code key. This will bring up the barcode menu.

Scroll down to Check Digit and turn it OFF by pressing the left arrow key. If it is already turned off, leave it off.

Move down to Sequence and turn it ON. Press Enter. Next, several screens will walk you through sequence options.

The first screen selects whether the sequence will increment (Inc) or decrement (Dec) with each successive print. Leave this set to Inc and press Enter.

The next screen selects the Input Sequence Count Value. This allows you to control the value by which each label will advance between printing. For this example, we want the numbers to increase by 1, leave the value at 1 and press Enter. (If you wanted a sequence that increased by 2, like 1, 3, 5, 7, you would put 2 for this value.)

The next screen selects the Input Sequence Start Value. This is the value that the sequence will be when the first label prints. For this value, enter 3011. Press Enter. The barcode appears on the displayed label.

Step 3: Print the barcode series. Press the Print key. The Input Quantity field lets you choose how many labels in the sequence you want to print. Print three labels (barcode numbers 3011, 3012 and 3013) by entering 3 and pressing Enter.

Step 4: Save the label files. Press the File key.

Move down to Save and press Enter.

Type Lesson and press Enter. This multi-label project will be saved as Lesson, and can be accessed by opening the File menu and choosing Open.

3011 3012 3013

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11. Label Canvas Display

When a cartridge is loaded, and the Lobo is turned on, the display screen shows what we call the label canvas.

The label canvas can only display one cell at a time. If a label has multiple cells, the next cell can be accessed by using the Next Cell key. (Shift + Next Cell moves to a previous cell.)

A label’s width (corresponding to the screen’s vertical dimension in most layouts) is automatically based on the width of the print cartridge. Pressing Enter will move the cursor to the next line and create a new text field. This will also automatically reduce the size of the existing content in order to fit the label width. (This automatic field resizing won’t occur if Font Size is set to Fixed.)

The label’s length will change based on how much content has been entered on the label. (Automatic length resizing won’t occur if Label Length is set to Fixed.)

11.1 Status Indicators

Around the label canvas, mode there are several status indicators that give you important information about the label project.

11.1.1 CONTENT STATUS BOX

The content status box at the top of the screen displays some key pieces of information.

The large letter in the top left of the screen indicates the type of content where the cursor is currently located. The abbreviations are:

Display Screen

Display Screen in label canvas mode.

The display will automatically resize to keep the label cell content on screen.

T = text IMG = image (symbol) B = barcode S = sequence SB = sequenced barcode D = time/date

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The content status box displays other relevant information about the content. For instance, for a text field, the content status box communicates if the text is currently set to underlined, bolded, or italicized, amongst other information.

A. Label size indicator: The current size of the label is displayed on the left side of the

label canvas. W indicates the width of the label, as determined by the label supply in the current cartridge. L indicates the length of the label, which will change based on the content that you place.

B. Label/cell position indicator: The current label (out of those in the current project)

and the current cell (out of those in the current label) are shown in the lower left.

C. Vertical/horizontal orientation indicator: The small T in the lower right-hand

corner of the display screen indicates the orientation of the current cell. When the T is oriented normally, the label is in normal horizontal-entry mode. When a verticallyoriented layout has been chosen, the T will be rotated to the side.

D. File name indicator: If there is a file name for the label that is currently being

worked on, it will be displayed along the right side of the label canvas. New labels added to an existing file will not display the new file name until the file has been saved.

NOTE: The .GPF is a Lobo-specic le sufx that indicates the le was created on the

Lobo. The .GPF sufx is not visible in the le menus.

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E. Layout indicator: This icon shows you the layout of the current label, with the

current cell highlighted in yellow.

F. Supply remaining indicator: This icon shows approximately how much supply is still

left in the printer cartridge.

G. Power status indicator: The power status icon changes to indicate the Lobo’s

current power source.

This means that the Lobo is plugged into the power adaptor and currently using AC power.

This means that the Lobo is using battery power. The green area of the battery icon indicates the remaining battery charge.

When the battery icon turns red, it means that the battery is low on energy and should be recharged.

When the battery is charging, the letter B is red and the battery icon is filled.

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