Epson LABELWORKS LW-1000P LABEL EDITOR
Installation Manual
Checking Package Contents
Before using the printer, check that you have all the items below.
Contact your place of purchase if anything is missing or damaged.
Label Editor DVD-ROM (for Windows only)
Contains the following items:
Software
• Label Editor
Software used for label editing. Use it to create labels to print
with the printer.
• Network Conguration Tool
Used to check or change the printer’s network settings on the
computer connected to the printer.
• Printer driver
To be installed in the computer connected to the printer.
Opening the instruction manuals
Follow the steps below to view the instruction manuals on the
DVD-ROM.
1.
Insert the DVD-ROM in the computer's DVD-ROM drive.
2.
Click "User's Guide" in the following window.
Read this document carefully to use this product safely and correctly.
If your product is faulty, please read the included warranty card and
contact the store you purchased it from. If you require further assistance,
contact your local Epson customer support center.
See the Epson website for more information.
International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote
the development and popularization of energy-ecient oce
equipment.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner; Seiko Epson Corporation has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy eciency.
Names and Functions of Parts
Front Rear
LW-1000P
Tape cartridge
USB cable
AC adapter (AST1527Z1-1)
Documents
• Installation Manual (this sheet)
Describes the setup procedures needed to use the printer, and
provides information on printer problems and safety.
• Supplies Catalog
Epson has a variety of tapes for many dierent applications.
The Supplies Catalog has information on tape cartridges and
other consumable parts for the printer.
Instruction manuals
• Label Editor User’s Guide
Describes how to use the Label Editor software.
• Network Conguration Guide
Provides information not described in this manual on
network connection procedures, settings and connection
troubleshooting.
To view the documents, you need Adobe
Reader.
Click
3.
Click the manual you want to read in the following
window.
The selected instruction manual is displayed.
Meanings of lamps
The lamps indicate printer statuses.
Lamp
lamp
Lamp's
condition
Lit Standby status
Flashing
Operating (such as initializing, printing or
feeding the tape)
Printer status
1.
2.
3.
button
button
button
Turns the printer power ON/OFF.
Perform the tape feed operation.
Switches the mode in accordance with the
wireless LAN connection method being used.
Switches to the next mode with each press.
Infrastructure Mode/Simple AP Mode/wireless
LAN OFF
The current mode is indicated by the lamps.
4.
Top cover
Can be opened to insert a tape cartridge, or
for print head cleaning.
Safety Instructions
For your safety, read the attached documents carefully to use this product
correctly. After you have read all instructions, keep this manual handy for future
reference and to make your concerns clear.
Items below indicate safety precautions to protect users, their surroundings and
their property from possible injury or damage.
Precautionary notations are categorised as follows according to personal injury
and damage to the equipment if the instructions are ignored or the equipment is
misused.
WARNING
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in serious personal
injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury,
physical damage, or damage to equipment due to incorrect handling.
The following describes the meaning of each symbol used in the precautions.
This indicates an
important reminder.
WARNING
When using the AC adapter and power cable
Do not use any AC adapter or power cable other than the dedicated AC
adapter and power cable. Do not use the AC adapter with other than the
specied voltage also. Otherwise, damage, overheating, re or electric
shock may occur.
Take the following precautions when handling the AC adapter and power
cable.
•Make sure to avoid octopus wiring.
•Make sure the plug is not dusty before inserting it into an outlet.
•Insert the plug rmly into the outlet.
•Do not hold the AC adapter or the plug with wet hands.
•Do not pull the power cable when disconnecting the plug. Be sure to
hold the plug when disconnecting it.
•Do not make any modication to the AC adapter or power cable.
•Do not apply strong shocks to or put a heavy object on the AC adapter or
power cable.
•Do not bend or twist the AC adapter or power cable forcibly.
•Do not place the AC adapter or power cable near a heater.
Do not use any damaged AC adapter or power cable. Otherwise, damage,
overheating or smoking may occur, which may result in re or electric
shock.
Do not touch the plug during thunderstorms.
When using this product
Do not apply any strong force or shocks to the product such as standing
on, dropping or hitting it. Otherwise, the product may be broken, which
may result in re or electric shock. If it is damaged, turn o the power
immediately, unplug the AC adapter, and then contact the Epson customer
support center. Continuous use may result in re or electric shock.
Take care not to spill any beverage such as tea, coee or juice onto the
product, or to spray aerosol insecticide. It may cause malfunction, re,
or electric shock. If any liquid has been spilled on the product, turn o
the power, unplug the AC adapter, and then contact the Epson customer
support center. Continuous use may result in re or electric shock.
Do not touch the printhead because it becomes very hot. Otherwise, there
is a risk of burns.
Do not open any covers other than the top cover. Doing so may result in
re or electric shock. Always use the product as instructed in this manual.
Otherwise, damage or injury may occur.
Never modify or disassemble this product. Doing so may cause re or
electric shock.Do not carry out any operations not described in this
manual, or the product may break or cause injury.
If any of the following abnormalities is observed, turn o the power
immediately, unplug the AC adapter, and then contact the Epson customer
support center.
•If smoke, strange odours or unexpected noises come from the product
•If liquid or foreign objects get inside the product
•If the product has been dropped or damaged
Do not touch the tape eject slot, during printing or when the auto cutter is
in operation. Otherwise there is a risk of injury.
May exert electromagnetic interference on, and cause malfunction of,
cardiac pacemakers. Before using this product, check that there is no one
in the vicinity using a cardiac pacemaker.
May exert electromagnetic interference on, and cause malfunction of,
sensitive medical equipment. Before using this product, check that there is
no sensitive medical equipment in the vicinity.
Use of this product on aircraft may be restricted in some countries. Before
using this product, check that use of this product is not restricted on the
aircraft.
This indicates a
prohibited item.
This indicates a
mandatory procedure.
5.
button
6.
Tape
insertion slot
Press to open the top cover.
Tape can be inserted here to cut rounded
corners.
for trimmer
7.
Tape outlet
8.
lamp
9.
10.
11.
When handling the auto trimmer
When handling the auto cutter
When handling the half cutter
Others
lamp
lamp
lamp
When removing the trimmer box, make sure to turn the power o. If the
product operates without the trimmer box, injury or damage may occur
with the blade inside the product.
When cleaning the trimmer box, do not touch the trimmer blade, as there
is a risk of injury. Do not insert anything other than labels into the trimmer
inlet slot. Otherwise, damage to the trimmer may occur.
Do not touch the tape outlet slot (where the labels come out) during
printing or when the auto cutter is in operation. Otherwise, there is a risk
of injury.
Do not touch the tape outlet slot (where the labels come out) during
printing or when the auto cutter is in operation. Otherwise, there is a risk
of injury.
Do not use or store the product, AC adapter, power cable, USB cable or
tape cartridges in the following places.
•In direct sunlight.
•Where it may become extremely hot such as in a vehicle with the
windows closed.
•Where it may become extremely hot such as near a heater or the
temperature becomes very unstable such as near the exhaust duct of an
air conditioner.
•Where the product may get wet due to a shower or rain such as in a
bathroom or outdoors.
•In a dusty place or where the product may be exposed to smoke or steam
such as near the kitchen or a humidier.
•On an unstable place such as on a shaky table or on an inclined place.
•Where it might be subjected to vibration or shock.
•Near high-voltage power lines or something that generates a magnetic
eld.
Keep the plastic bags used to contain the product or this manual out of reach of
children. Children may suocate if they swallow them or put their heads into the
bags.
Printed labels come out here.
Flashes when an error occurs.
Indicates the wireless LAN connection status.
Indicates the wireless LAN connection status.
Indicates the printer's power status.
CAUTION
When using the AC adapter and power cable
Do not unplug the AC adapter while the product is in operation, otherwise
printing may not be successful.
Do not use the AC adapter in a small, conned space, or cover it with a
cloth. Otherwise, the AC adapter may overheat and deteriorate.
When using this product
Do not stand or put anything heavy on the product or place it on an
unstable place such as on a shaky table or on an incline. Otherwise, the
product may fall and cause injury.
To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused.
Before cleaning, make sure to unplug the AC adapter from the outlet.
Do not use a moistened cloth or solvents such as alcohol, thinner or
benzine.
Do not block or insert objects into the supplied AC adapter socket or the
tape eject slot.
To comply with RF exposure compliance requirements, a distance of at
least 22 cm must be maintained at all times between the antenna of this
product and people in the vicinity.
Others
The supplied disc is a data DVD-ROM for computers. Do not play it in an
audio DVD player. Otherwise a very loud sound may be emitted, causing
risk to both your hearing and your audio equipment.
Be careful of continuous use of which may cause eye fatigue.
When handling tape cartridges
•Make sure to use a dedicated LC Tape.
•Some types of tape cannot be cut by the cutter. For the details, refer to the
tape's manual.
•Do not drop it or disassemble it. Doing so may cause damage.
•Do not pull out the tape forcibly by hand. But make sure to feed the tape.
Otherwise, the tape cartridge may be broken and unusable.
•Avoid using a tape cartridge without remaining tape. Doing so may cause
overheating of the printhead, which may result in damage or malfunction.
MEMO
Tape cartridges contain ink ribbons in them. When disposing of tape cartridges,
make sure to follow the local regulations for disposal.
DVD-ROM software
Take care to prevent the DVD-ROM from being subjected to excessive force or
becoming scratched. Do not store the DVD-ROM in excessively hot or cold locations.
1.
USB port
2.
LAN port
3.
Security hole
Connects the included USB cable.
Connects a LAN cable. *
Lets you secure the printer to a desk or post
with a commercial security wire lock or similar
tool.
4.
Power cord jack
5.
button
Connects the included AC adapter.
Press when setting a wireless LAN connection
using WPS.
* Use a twisted-pair, Category 5 or higher, straight-through Ethernet
cable wired for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX.
Cleaning
WARNING
To prevent the risk of cuts, never insert ngers in the autotrimmer.
CAUTION
Always turn the printer OFF before cleaning.
Always use dedicated tape cartridges having the
Printer
Wipe the printer with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use solvents or chemicals such as benzine, paint thinner or
alcohol. Never use a chemical cloth.
Print head
If streaks or smears appear on
printouts, use a cotton swab or
similar materials to wipe dirt o
the print head.
1.
Press the button to open
the top cover.
2.
Clean the print head.
3.
Close the top cover.
Frequency Precautions
The frequency band for this product is 2.4 GHz. This frequency range is the
same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientic, and medical devices such as
microwave ovens and mobile unit identication (RF-ID) systems (licensed premises
radio stations and unlicensed specied low-power radio stations) used in factory
production lines. Before using this product, check that there are no radio stations
for mobile unit identication or specied low-power radio station premises nearby.
In the event that this product should interfere electromagnetically with the
premises of a radio station used for mobile unit recognition, cease use immediately
and stop generating the electromagnetic eld. Contact your local Epson customer
support center if this product interferes electromagnetically with a special lowpower radio station used for mobile unit identication or causes similar problems.
International Travel Precautions
Wireless devices are designed to conform to the channel and frequency limits
of the country they are intended to be used in. This product is based on the
specications of the country of sale. If this product is used outside the country of
sale, check with your local Epson customer support center for more information.
Notes on Security when Using Wireless LAN
(Important information on customer rights (maintaining privacy))
The advantage of using a wireless LAN over a LAN cable is that, because information
is exchanged using radio signals, you can easily connect to the network if you are
within range of the radio signals. A disadvantage of this is that within a certain
range, the electromagnetic signals can pass through barriers such as walls, so that if
security countermeasures are not implemented in some way, problems such as the
following may occur.
•Communicated data can be intercepted
A third party may be able to receive wireless transmissions without
authorization, and they could obtain personal information from these
transmissions such as IDs, passwords, or credit card numbers, or they could
intercept the contents of personal e-mail messages.
•Unauthorized access to the network
A third party could access an individual or intra-company network
without permission and carry out any of the following activities.
- Retrieve personal data or other secret information (information leakage)
- Pose as another user and send inappropriate data (impersonation)
- Overwrite the contents of intercepted data and resend it (falsication)
- Introduce a computer virus which could cause data loss or system crashes
(damage)
Initially, the possibility that such problems could occur through settings
concerning the security of the wireless LAN product and by using the product
are decreased, because the wireless LAN card and the access point have security
measures to deal with these problems. We recommend that you use this
product after making security settings using your own judgment and assuming
full responsibility, and with your full understanding of problems that may occur
if you do not make any security settings.
Epson shall not be responsible for any leakage of data or information during data
communication over wireless LAN.
Other cautions
•Take care not to cut your ngers when cutting the label with scissors.
•Do not attach a label on human bodies, living things, public facilities ore other
people’s belongings.
symbol.
Unlit Power OFF
lamp
Flashing
Printer error
Check the message displayed on the
computer screen.
Unlit Operating normally
lamp
lamp
Lit
Flashing
Unlit
Lit
Flashing
Unlit
Connected in Infrastructure Mode/
initializing printer
Preparing to turn power ON/setting
Infrastructure Mode
Connected in Simple AP Mode/wireless
LAN OFF
Connected in Simple AP Mode/initializing
printer
Preparing to turn power ON/setting Simple
AP Mode
Connected in Infrastructure Mode/wireless
LAN OFF
Replacing the tape cartridge
1.
Press the button to open the top cover.
2.
Remove the tape cartridge by pressing in the tabs on both
sides.
3.
Place a new tape cartridge in the printer.
4.
Close the top cover.
Tabs
Auto-trimmer
1.
Pull out the tray.
2.
Remove the tape scraps, then
insert the tray back in the printer.
Specications
Printer
Dimensions Approx. 123 (W) x 153 (D) x 139 (H)
(mm)
Weight Approx. 1,080g
Supported tape width 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm,
24 mm, 36 mm
Interface USB 2.0 Full-speed,
wired LAN (10/100BASE-TX),
wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
Power supply
Type AST1527Z1-1
Manufacturer Seiko Epson Corp.
Input AC100-240V, 0.9A, 50-60Hz
(dedicated adapter, power cable
only)
Output DC15V, 2.7A
Total output power 41 W
Operating temperature 5 to 35 degrees C
Storage temperature -10 to 55 degrees C
Operating environment
Operating system Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Android
Hard disk space which
Label Editor uses
Drive DVD-ROM drive
Display XGA (1024 x 768), High Colour or
Interface USB 2.0 Full-speed,
See other side for how to use printer.
Windows: Approx. 300MB,
Mac OS X: Approx. 40MB
higher
wired LAN (10/100BASE-TX),
wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
Using the Printer
This section describes all the procedures from printer setup to printing and attaching a label.
The descriptions of computer connection and other procedures are for Windows.
If using the Mac OS X operating system, refer to the "Label Editor Lite for Macintosh User's Guide."
CAUTION
Do not connect connection cables to the printer until you are instructed to do so.
Printer Setup
1. Connecting the power
cable
CAUTION
Always use the AC adapter
provided.
1.
Connect the AC adapter
provided (AST1527Z1-1) to the
printer, and plug the power plug
into a power outlet.
2. Inserting the tape cartridge in the printer
3.
CAUTION
Always perform the tape feed operation
after inserting a tape cartridge in the
printer.
1.
Remove any slack in the tape inside the
tape cartridge.
Use a pen or
a pencil.
2.
Press the button to open the top cover.
Place a tape cartridge in the printer as
shown.
Pass the end of the tape
through the gap.
4.
Close the top cover.
5.
Perform the tape feed operation.
Determining the computer connection method
The printer supports wireless LAN connection, wired LAN connection and USB
cable connection.
The connection method will vary according to the environment it is installed in.
Use the owchart below to carry out the connection procedure.
Start
Can the computer to be connected to the printer be
connected to the Internet?
No
Does the computer have a wireless LAN function?
No
Connect the
printer with a USB
cable.
Yes
Connect the printer on a
Wireless LAN (Simple AP
Mode).
Yes
Connect the printer on a Wireless
LAN (Infrastructure Mode).
Does the access point have a WPS
button?
Is there a broadband router or access point, and is a wireless LAN
function supported?
MEMO
Wireless LAN connection, wired LAN connection and USB
connection can be used at the same time in any combination.
connection can be used.
settings for a wired LAN connection"
Yes
No
If a LAN cable is connected to the computer, a wired LAN
Network Conguration Guide "Conguring
s
No
Use one of the following methods
to set the connection:
• Use a PIN code to set the connection
• Set the connection manually
Auto power-o
The printer's power turns o
automatically when the printer has not
been used for about 8 hours.
USB Cable Connection to Computer
Install the printer driver after installing the Label Editor software.
1. Installing the "Label Editor" software in the computer
Insert the DVD-ROM provided in the DVD-ROM
1.
drive of the computer to be connected.
2.
1. Select the
language to use.
2. Click
3.
1. Click
The "License Agreement" screen appears. Read the
4.
information, then click "Agree".
5.
Perform the operations described in the on-screen
6.
instructions.
When the installation completion message
appears, click "Finish".
Application software installation is now completed.
Next, install the printer driver. Go to Procedure
.
1. Select
2. Click
1) Press the
power ON.
2) Press the
button to turn the printer
button.
Wireless LAN Connection to Computer
Install the software after making the printer and access point network settings.
1. Specifying the network connection method
MEMO
The procedure given here applies when making
the printer's network settings for the rst time.
If you have already made the network settings,
see the Network Conguration Guide.
1.
2.
3.
Network Conguration
s
Guide "Setting up a wireless
LAN connection (Simple AP
Mode)"
Insert the DVD-ROM provided in the DVD-ROM
drive of the computer to be connected.
1. Select the
language to use.
2. Click
Use the push button autoconnection function to set the
connection.
The "License Agreement" screen appears. Read
4.
the information, then click "Agree".
5.
1. Select
2. Click
Install the Network Conguration Tool if needed.
6.
1. Select
2. Click
Yes
8.
9.
10.
Network Conguration Guide
s
"Wireless LAN settings using a
PIN code (when automatically
acquiring the IP address from the
printer)", "Setting the IP address for
the printer manually"
1. Select
2. Click
1. Select
2. Click
2. Installing the printer driver
1.
1. Select
2.
1. Select
2. Click
2. Click
1. Turn the printer power ON.
3.
2. Connect the computer and printer with the USB
cable.
3. Click
When the installation completion screen appears,
4.
click "Finish".
The setup procedure is now completed.
Start the Label Editor software to create a label.
1. Click
2. Printer and access point operations
1. Turn the printer power ON as directed in
1.
the on-screen instructions.
2. Press the
ashes.
Press the printer’s button as directed
2.
in the on-screen instructions.
button until the lamp
7.
1. Select
2. Click
Press the WPS button for the access point as
3.
directed in the on-screen instructions.
The settings have been made when the printer’s
lamp stops ashing and lights steadily. The
settings information is saved in the printer.
1. Select
2. Click
Next, make the printer and access point
settings. Go to Procedure .
3. Software installation
1.
1. Click
2. Click
2.
1. Select
Creating a Label
1. Creating a label
Use the label editing software "Label Editor" to
create labels.
See the Label Editor User's Guide for the detailed
procedures.
Label Editor User’s Guide
s
MEMO
Epson has a variety of custom tapes available for
many dierent applications.
For more information, see the Supplies Catalog
provided with the printer. s Supplies Catalog
2. Printing a label
Printing operations are done from the computer
connected to the printer.
See the Label Editor User's Guide for the detailed
procedures.
Label Editor User’s Guide
s
3. Attaching a label
1.
Peel o the backing
paper.
Backing paper
MEMO
If you set the tape cutting method to "Half cut", only the label
surface is cut when several labels are printed consecutively,
making it easier to peel o the labels.
See the Label Editor User's Guide for the detailed procedures.
Label Editor User’s Guide
s
Cutting rounded label corners
You can use the auto-trimmer to
round o label corners.
1.
Insert the tape in the tape
insertion slot, following the
guide.
The tape is cut to form rounded
label corners.
2.
Attach the label and rub it
rmly.
Next, install the software in the computer.
Go to Procedure .
Troubleshooting
This section describes how to resolve printer operation and label printing problems.
See the Network Conguration Guide for how to deal with network settings or
connection problems.
Printer's button does not light.
Check that the power cable is properly connected. If the
not light, contact your place of purchase or the Epson customer support
center.
Printer does not print when print operation is directed.
• If a message is displayed on your computer screen, check the message
information.
• Check that connection cables are connected properly, that the tape
cartridge is mounted properly, and that the cover is closed properly.
• Have you selected the printer to be used? Printing will not be done
properly if another printer is selected.
• Did you restart the computer after installing the printer driver? The printer
driver may not be installed correctly if the computer was not restarted.
Reinstall the printer driver.
Text is not printed properly.
• Check that the tape cartridge is properly mounted.
• Print at a low speed. Change the setting in the printer settings of the
printer driver.
button still does
When the installation completion screen
3.
appears, click "Finish".
The setup procedure is now completed.
Start the Label Editor software to create a
label.
Lines appear on printed labels.
The print head is dirty. Clean the print head.
Canceling a print job
Check the printer's power in ON, then press the
the printer briey once.
Labels are not cut automatically
• Check if the cut setting is set to “Don’t cut” in the printer settings of the
Label Editor software. s Label Editor User’s Guide
• Is the cutter blade worn? Prolonged use of the cutter can wear down and
blunt the blade. Contact the Epson customer support center.
Half cut function doesn't work properly.
• Is the printer set to "Half cut" or "Don't cut"? Check the settings.
• Is the cutter blade worn? Prolonged use of the cutter can wear down and
blunt the blade. Contact the Epson customer support center.
Trimmer doesn't cut properly.
• Is the printer printing? The trimmer doesn't operate during printing.
• Was the label inserted properly in the trimmer tape insertion slot? Insert
the label into the slot following the guide.
• Is the printer clogged with tape scraps? Remove the trimmer cover, and
remove the tape scraps.
• Are you using 6 millimeter-wide tape? You cannot cut 6 millimeter-wide
tape with the trimmer.
• Is the cutter blade worn? Prolonged use of the cutter can wear down and
blunt the blade. Contact the Epson customer support center.
button on the front of
2. Click
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