Epson LabelWorks Printable Ribbon Kit User's Guide

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Contents

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Inserting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using the optional AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Inserting a ribbon cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Removing a ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Creating Ribbon Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Creating long ribbons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Saving Ribbon Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Deleting ribbon designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Enhancing Your Ribbons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adding symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adding frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Changing the font size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Changing the font. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Changing the font style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Printing Ribbons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Printing multiple copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Customizing Your Ribbons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Creating vertical text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adding space between characters . . . . . . . . 18

Increasing print density. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting narrow characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adding punctuation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adding letters with an accent mark . . . . . . . 19

Customizing the length of ribbons . . . . . . . . 19

Using mirror-image text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Creating sequentially numbered ribbons. . 20

Sample Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Favor bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Hair bows or ponytail holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Ornaments with ribbon hangers . . . . . . . . . . 22

Greeting cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cleaning the print head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Problems and solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Epson Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Purchase supplies and accessories . . . . . . . . 28

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Storing Your Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

About printed labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty . . . . . 34

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

2 | Contents

Welcome

Your LabelWorks Ribbon Kit lets you create
personalized ribbons, the perfect accent on
gifts and decorations for all occasions.

Add names or custom text to your ribbons
along with symbols and frames for special
occasions, holidays, hobbies, and more!

Personalized ribbons add the finishing touch
to:

■ party favors

■ wedding and baby showers

■ flower arrangements

■ bakery gifts

■ hair decorations

■ toys

Save up to 30 ribbons to reuse at any time.
The kit includes two cartridges so you can
print over 32 feet of ribbon.

Additional ribbon colors are available, as
shown on the back cover of this guide.

With the other types of tape listed on the
back cover, you can do even more:

■ Create iron-on labels for uniforms,

clothing, backpacks, and other fabric
items.

■ Organize stuff in your kitchen, bathroom,

and every room of your house.

■ Decorate and personalize school

supplies.

■ Create professional looking file labels.

■ Identify your computer cables and other

equipment.

You’ll find hundreds of uses for your
LabelWorks printer!

Welcome | 3

Getting Started

Your Label Works printer requires 6 AAA
batteries (not included). An optional AC
adapter is also available (C52CB73020).

Follow the instructions in this section to
insert the batteries and tape cartridge, and
change the language if necessary.

Inserting batteries

1. Remove the rear cover.

4 | Getting Started

2. Insert 6 AAA alkaline batteries,
positioning the + and - ends as shown.

3. Replace the cover and snap it into place.

Using the optional AC adapter

1. Plug one end of the AC adapter into the
product.

2. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into
a wall outlet.

Caution: Make sure you use only the AC adapter
designed for your LabelWorks printer
(C52CB73020) or damage may occur.

Inserting a ribbon cartridge

1. Remove any slack from the ribbon.

2. Remove the rear cover.

3. Insert the cartridge and press it down
firmly until it snaps into place.

Getting Started | 5

4. If there is excess ribbon, feed the end
through the tape guide slot.

5. Replace the cover and snap it into place.

6. Press to turn on the printer.

6 | Getting Started

Removing a ribbon cartridge

1. Remove the rear cover.

2. Hold the cartridge by the tabs, and lift it
straight up.

Creating Ribbon Designs

Enter text to begin creating your ribbon
design. Then follow the suggestions for
adding length if necessary.

Creating long ribbons

The number of characters and symbols you
can enter is limited, but you can use the
following techniques to create longer
ribbons:

Entering text

Use the built-in keyboard to enter letters and
numbers.

■ Press to use upper case for all letters,

or + character for a single letter.

■ Press to delete the previous

character.

■ Press to start a new line. The line

number is indicated on the display.

Note: You can print a maximum of two lines
of text. If you try to exceed the maximum,
appears and you will not be able to print.
Press to delete the and print your
ribbon.

■ Select multiple copies of your design to

create a longer ribbon with a repeated
pattern. See page 17 for instructions.

■ To add length to one end of the ribbon

(unprinted), press + to feed about
an inch before printing. Press these
buttons repeatedly to add more length.

Repeat this step after printing to add
length to the other end of the ribbon.

■ Press the spacebar to add blank spaces

between printed areas. Using a larger
font will make the ribbon longer.

Note: You’ll see a l black arrow when you
get to the character limit. You may have to
add or delete spaces to make the design fit.

Creating Ribbon Designs | 7

Saving Ribbon Designs

Enhancing Your Ribbons

You can store up to 30 saved ribbons at a
time.

After you finish creating your first ribbon,
press + to create another ribbon (the
ribbon number appears to the left of the
text). Your first ribbon is automatically saved.

Deleting ribbon designs

1. Press + or + to select a
ribbon design for deletion.

2. Press + . You see a confirmation
message.

3. Press to delete, or press if you
change your mind.

8 | Saving Ribbon Designs

Get creative by adding symbols or frames to
your ribbons and selecting the right font for
each design.

Adding symbols

You can add symbols for holidays, activities,
special occasions, and more.

1. Press .

2. Press to scroll through the symbol
categories, then press to select a
category.

3. Press or to highlight a symbol,
then press to select it.

Note: To cancel and return to the previous
menu, press .

You can choose from the symbols shown on
the following pages.

Symbols

Prohibition

Household

Food

Sports

Activity

9 | Enhancing Your Ribbons

Occasion

Shipping

Electrical

Animals

Zodiac

Emoticons

10 | Enhancing Your Ribbons

Measurement

Metric

Abbreviation

Punctuation

Parentheses

Math

11 | Enhancing Your Ribbons

Currency

DoubleFigure

Greek

Oce

Safety

Facility

12 | Enhancing Your Ribbons

Adding frames

Frames include borders and fun symbols for activities and special occasions.

ABC

ABC

ABC

1. Press to display Frame, then press to select it.

2. Press to scroll through the options, then press or enter the frame number to select
the frame you want to use.

You can choose from the following frames:

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

13 | Enhancing Your Ribbons

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 75 76 77 78

79 80 81 82 83 84

85 86 87 88 89

14 | Enhancing Your Ribbons

Changing the font size

You can change the size for the letters,
numbers, and symbols on your ribbon.

Changing the font

Go from simple to ornate, and create the
right impression for each ribbon design.

1. Press .

2. Press to select a 1-line or 2-line layout,
then press . You see squares
representing the text, and numbers
representing the available size variations.

Note: If you select a 2-line layout, you can
make each line a different size. However,
the larger font sizes may not be available.

3. Press to scroll through the available
sizes, then press to select the one
you want to use.

ABC

Tip: The size you select is indicated on the
display.

ABC

ABC

1. Press .

2. Press to scroll through the fonts, then
press to select the one you want.

The font you select will apply to the entire
ribbon.

You can choose from the following fonts:

SansS.

B.Gothic

Mincho

CB

SansS.HG

Roman

Gyosho

ScriptPL

SansS.ST

US Roman

Reisho

Enhancing Your Ribbons | 15

Gothic

CL Roman

BR

Changing the font style

Personalize your ribbon text with italic,
shadow, and outline effects.

1. Press .

2. Press to scroll through the styles, then
press to select the one you want.

Note: Styles applied to small or elaborate
characters may not print clearly.

You can choose from the following font
styles:

Normal

Shadow

S+I

16 | Printing Ribbons

Italic

S+O

S+O+I

Bold

B+I O+I

Outline

Printing Ribbons

1. Press to print the current ribbon
design.

The length of the ribbon and the number
of copies shows on the display while the
ribbon prints.

2. When printing stops, press the Cut
button.

Warning: Do not press the Cut button until
the tape stops moving or the tape cartridge
may be damaged.

■ To select a saved ribbon for printing,

press + or + to scroll
through your ribbon designs, then press

to select the one you want.

■ To preview your ribbon before printing,

press . The text scrolls across the
display.

Note: Only the text and the length of the
ribbon can be previewed. The actual print
image will not show on the display.

Printing multiple copies

You can print up to 9 copies of a design on
one ribbon. This lets you create longer
ribbons for larger bows and wrapping
around gifts.

Customizing Your Ribbons

You can customize your ribbons by creating
special effects, such as vertical and mirrored
text. In addition, you can adjust the font
width, spacing, and print density. You can
also add punctuation and accented
characters to the text.

1. Press . You see 2-9 on the display.

2. Press a number key to enter the number
of copies (2-9).

3. Press . The length of the ribbon
design and the number of copies shows
on the display while the ribbon prints.

4. When printing stops, press the Cut
button to cut the ribbon.

Creating vertical text

You can specify vertical orientation either
before or after you enter the text for a
ribbon.

ABC

1. Press .

2. Press repeatedly until Vertica l
appears, then press to select it.

3. Press to select On, then press .

ABC

Customizing Your Ribbons | 17

Adding space between characters

You can add extra space between the letters,
numbers, and symbols on your ribbon.

1. Press .

2. Press until you see Char. spacing,
then press to select it.

3. Press to change from Narrow to
Wide, then press .

Increasing print density

You can make the print on your ribbons
darker if necessary.

1. When the power is off, press + .
Print density appears on the display.

2. Press .

3. Press to adjust the print density, then
press to select the density you want.

18 | Customizing Your Ribbons

Selecting narrow characters

You can change from normal characters and
symbols to narrow ones.

1. Press .

2. Press until you see Narrow, then
press to select it.

3. Press to change from Normal to
Narrow, then press .

Adding punctuation

In addition to the basic punctuation marks
shown on the keyboard, you can select from
two more groups of punctuation marks, as
shown below:

Group 1

Group 2

; ( ) < > [ ] { }

■ Press repeatedly to scroll through the

first group of marks, then press to
select the desired mark.

■ Press + , then press repeatedly

to scroll through the second group of
marks. Then press to select the
desired mark.

Adding letters with an accent mark

You can choose from a list of accented letters
on the display.

Customizing the length of ribbons

You can specify the length of your ribbons
(up to 15 in.)

1. Press .

2. Press until you see Label length,
then press to select it.

3. Press to select a value up to 15 in.
(40 cm), then press .

Tip: Selecting Auto will adjust the length
automatically.

1. Enter the letter that needs an accent
mark.

2. Press . A list of options appears on
the display (for example, ÀÁÂ).

3. Press or to highlight an item, then
press to select it.

Using mirror-image text

Create unique ribbons with mirror-image
text.

ABC

1. Press .

2. Press repeatedly until Mirror print
appears, then press to select it.

Customizing Your Ribbons | 19

ABC

3. Press to select On, then press .

Sample Projects

Creating sequentially numbered ribbons

You can create a ribbon, and then print
numbered copies of it.

A-1

A-2

A-3

1. Create your ribbon as described on
page 7.

2. Press or to move the cursor
where you want to add the number, then
press + .

3. Enter the number for the first ribbon,
then press .

4. Follow the instructions on page 17 to
print multiple copies of the ribbon. Each
copy is numbered in order.

20 | Sample Projects

You can use personalized ribbons for
hundreds of decoration and gift projects.
This section includes a few ideas to get you
started.

Favor bags

Make customized favor bags for wedding or
baby showers, holidays, birthdays, and other
special occasions. You can add symbols and/
or a frame on the ribbon to match the party’s
theme.

1. Create your ribbon.
For weddings and showers, enter the

couple’s names, add spaces, then add the
wedding date. Add an appropriate frame.

If you need a longer ribbon, print several
copies of your design, following the
instructions on page 17.

2. Cut a 12-inch circle of tulle, cellophane,
or other lightweight material.

3. Drop a small amount of candy in the
center of the circle.

4. Wrap the material around the candy, and
use your printed ribbon to tie it together
with a knot or bow. Make sure you twist
the ribbon when you tie it so you can see
the printed design on both ends.

Hair bows or ponytail holders

Print personalized hair decorations for your
favorite little girl or matching ponytail
holders for the whole team.

1. Enter the text and symbols.
If you need a longer ribbon, print several

copies of your design, following the
instructions on page 17.

2. Tie the ribbon around an elastic ponytail
holder. Or, tie a bow and glue it to a
plastic hair clip.

Make sure you twist the ribbon when
tying it so you can see the printed design
on both ends.

Sample Projects | 21

Ornaments with ribbon hangers

Printed ribbon makes a perfect Christmas
ornament hanger.

22 | Sample Projects

1. Create your ribbon design with vertical
text and symbols. Add space at the
beginning to allow for tying.

2. Make sure you have enough space at the
end of the ribbon so that you can loop it
through the ornament hook.

Press + to feed about an inch. Press
these buttons repeatedly to add more
length.

3. Print your ribbon.

4. Thread the ribbon through the ornament
hook and tie the ends together as shown.

5. Hang your ornament on the tree.

Greeting cards

Add ribbon embellishments to personalize a
ready-made card or create your own card.

1. Enter the text and symbols for your
greeting.

2. Print the ribbon or ribbons.

3. Trim the ribbons if necessary, then glue
them to the card.

Adjusting the Display

You can adjust the following display settings:

Contrast: Adjusts the density of the fonts on
the display.

Language: Changes the language of the
settings and messages on the display.

inch:cm: Selects the unit of measurement.

1. Press + .

2. Press to highlight a setting, then
press to select it.

3. Press to highlight the option you
want, then press to select it.

Adjusting the Display | 23

Cleaning the Printer

Use a dry, soft cloth or, for stubborn stains, a
moist cloth that has been wrung dry.

Caution: Never use chemicals or solvents such
as benzine, thinner, or alcohol, or use a
chemical duster. This could damage your
product.

Cleaning the print head

If the print becomes faint or distorted, the
print head may need cleaning.

24 | Cleaning the Printer

Remove the tape cartridge and clean the
print head using a cotton swab moistened
with rubbing alcohol, as shown below:

Solving Problems

If you have a problem with your LabelWorks,
check the display or the troubleshooting
suggestions below.

Error messages

Insert tape Turn the power off and install a

Check battery The batteries may be running out

Too many lines You have exceeded the maximum

Seq. num. only 1 Sequence numbers have already

tape cartridge.

or installed incorrectly, non­alkaline batteries are being used
with alkaline batteries, or old and
new batteries are being used
together. Turn the power off and
replace batteries with new ones,
or use the optional AC adapter.
Make sure new batteries are
installed correctly.

number of lines (2). Press
delete the lines indicated.

been set. You can only enter one
sequence number per ribbon.

to

Txt too long-OK? Entered text is too long for the

Overheated! The print head is too hot. Turn the

Cover open! If you open the rear cover while

Delete all text? When creating a ribbon with a

Motor error! An error occurred in the motor

specified ribbon length. Press

and adjust the ribbon length

or make text shorter.

power off and take out the tape
cartridge. Allow the print head to
cool before trying to print again.

the power is on, this message
displays and the power turns off
automatically. Always turn the
power off before opening the rear
cover.

special format, the current text
will be deleted. Press to
delete the text and show the
special format.

operation. Turn the power off,
then turn it back on. If the same
message appears, turn the power
off again and contact Epson for
technical support.

Solving Problems | 25

Problems and solutions

Check the solutions below if you are having
trouble using your product.

The product does not function normally

The product may stop functioning due to
static electricity or other causes. If your
product does not function normally (for
example, the power doesn’t turn on/off or
the display is distorted), reset your product
by following the procedure below.

Warning: Resetting your product will erase all
saved labels and formatting and return your
product to default settings.

1. Press to turn the power off.

2. Press and hold + , and press .

3. When a message appears, press (to
cancel, press any other button).

The product will be reset.

26 | Solving Problems

Power is on but no images appear on the
display

■ Make sure the batteries are correctly

seated.

■ Replace the batteries with new ones, or

use the optional AC adapter
(C52CB73020).

■ If you are using the AC adapter, make

sure that it is securely connected to both
the wall outlet and the product.

■ Adjust the contrast as described on

page 23.

The display turns off

■ The power turns off automatically if the

product is idle for more than 5 minutes.

■ If an incorrect button sequence is

entered, the display may flicker or turn
off for an instant.

Nothing prints

■ Make sure text has been entered.

■ Replace the tape cartridge if necessary.

■ Check the display for an error message

and perform the suggested solution.

■ Replace the batteries with new ones,

or use the optional AC adapter
(C52CB73020).

■ Make sure the rear cover is closed.

Characters do not print properly

■ Make sure the tape cartridge is correctly

seated.

■ Clean the print head.

■ Change the font (sometimes symbols do

not print properly when certain fonts are
selected).

Printing stops in the middle of text

■ Install a new tape cartridge.

■ Replace the batteries or use the optional

AC adapter (C52CB73020).

Saved ribbons are gone

■ Make sure you have not accidentally

deleted the design

.

■ 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.

Solving Problems | 27

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.: [phone], 6 am to 8 pm, Pacific
Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 am to
4pm, Saturday.

Canada: [phone], 6 am to 8 pm,
Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

Days and hours of support are subject to
change without notice. Toll or long distance
charges may apply.

Recycling

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.

28 | Epson Technical Support

Purchase supplies and accessories

Epson offers a wide array of ribbons and
tapes for multiple uses. 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).

Registration

Specifications

To receive special offers and updates on new
ribbons and tapes, make sure you register
your LabelWorks printer.

Go to www.epson.com/LabelWorks and
select Product Registration.

Dimensions
(approximate)

Weig ht
(approximate)

Operating
temperature

Storage
temperature

Power supply ­batteries

Power supply ­optional AC
adapter

Supported tape
widths
(approximate)

Width: 5.70 inches (145 mm)
Depth: 5.90 inches (150 mm)
Height: 2.16 inches (55 mm)

14 oz (400 g) (excluding batteries
and tape cartridge)

50 to 95 ºF (10 to 35 ºC)

14 to 131 ºF (-10 to 55 ºC)

AAA alkaline battery x 6

Model: C52CB73020
Manufacturer: Seiko Epson Corp.
Input: AC100-240 V, 0.3 A, 50-60Hz
Output: DC 6.5 V, 1.5 A
Total output power: 10 W

1/4” (6 mm)
3/8” (9 mm)
1/2” (12 mm)

Registration | 29

Storing Your Kit

Epson LabelWorks
LW-300 printer

Six AAA batteries
(available separately)

30 | Storing Your Kit

Two Epson L abelWo rks
cartridges

Epson LabelWorks
AC adapter (optional)

Notices

Safety instructions

Before using your product, read the following safety
instructions to make sure you use it safely and
effectively.

■ Always use the product as instructed in the manual.

Otherwise, damage or injury may occur.

■ Do not subject the product to any strong force or

shock such as dropping, hitting, or standing on the
product.

■ Do not spill liquid on the product or use the

product with wet hands.

■ Do not open any covers on the product other than

the rear cover.

■ Do not touch the print head.

■ Turn the product off, unplug the AC adapter and

remove the batteries, and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions: if liquid or foreign objects get inside the
product; if the product does not operate normally
or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Continuing to use the product may result in
damage or injury.

■ To avoid injury, keep your fingers away from the

label exit slot when printing or using the cutter.

■ Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in

heat or humidity, shocks or vibrations, or dust.

■ Do not place or store the product in the following

locations: outdoors or in direct sunlight; near
sources of excessive heat, humidity, shocks,
vibrations, or dust; where it may get wet or be
exposed to excessive humidity; on an unstable
place such as a shaky or inclined surface; near
potential sources of electromagnetic interference
such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless
telephones.

■ The product and product manuals may come

packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away
from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation.

■ If you will not be using the product for a long

period, unplug the power cord and remove the
batteries.

■ Before cleaning, unplug the power cord and

remove the batteries. Use only a dry, soft cloth to
clean the product; do not use liquid or chemical
cleaners.

Notices | 31

■ Operate the keyboard gently.

■ Take care not to cut your fingers when cutting a

tape with scissors.

Batteries

■ Use batteries properly to avoid injury or fire caused

by leaking, overheating, explosion, erosion, or
damage to the product.

■ Keep batteries out of reach of children. If battery

acid gets into your eyes or on your skin,
immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly
with water and seek medical treatment. If a battery
is swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately.

■ When replacing batteries, follow these safety

instructions:

• If battery acid leaks from a battery, wipe it off

with a cloth and replace the battery with a new
one.

• Do not use new and old batteries together or

mix different types of batteries.

• Use only AAA alkaline batteries. You cannot use

rechargeable batteries with your product.

• Insert batteries so that the polarities (+ and -)

are correct.

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• Remove dead batteries promptly.

• Do not heat batteries or throw them in fire or
water.

• Do not remove batteries with metal objects
such as tweezers or the tip of a pen.

■ Make sure to follow local battery disposal

regulations.

AC adapter

■ Use only model C52CB73020 AC adapter and power

cord with your product. Do not use the AC adapter
with any other equipment and use only with the
specified voltage. Using the wrong AC adapter and
power cord may result in damage, overheating, fire,
or electric shock.

■ Plug the power cord firmly into the outlet. When

removing the plug from the outlet, grasp the plug
firmly and do not yank on the cord.

■ Make sure the plug is not dusty when inserting it

into an outlet.

■ Do not hold the plug with wet hands.

■ Do not make any modifications to the AC adapter

or power cord.

■ Place the AC adapter and power cord to avoid

abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do
not place heavy objects on top of the AC adapter or
power cord.

■ Make sure the AC adapter has sufficient ventilation

so that it doesn’t overheat and become damaged.
Do not crowd it with too many other adapters or
cords.

■ Do not forcibly bend or twist the power cord.

■ Do not place the AC adapter or power cord near a

heater.

■ To avoid fire or electric shock, do not use a

damaged AC adapter or power cord.

■ Turn off the product before unplugging the AC

adapter. Otherwise, it may not function properly or
may become damaged.

■ Do not try to print with an empty tape cartridge;

this may overheat the print head and damage the
product.

Note: Tape cartridges contain ink ribbons. Make sure
to follow local ink disposal regulations.

About printed labels

Attached labels and adhesive are affected by the type of
surface and by environmental conditions such as
humidity and heat. Labels may peel off, curl, or fade;
printed characters may fade; color may be left behind
after removing the label; adhesive may become stuck to
the attached surface.

Epson is not responsible for any damage or loss caused
by labels or adhesive.

Tape cartridges

■ Use only compatible LC tape cartridges.

■ To avoid damage, do not drop or disassemble tape

cartridges.

■ Feed the tape using the + buttons. Do not

forcibly pull out the tape. Otherwise, you may
damage the tape cartridge.

FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment

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generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference
to radio and television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.

34 | Notices

Epson America, Inc. Limited Warra nt y

What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”)
warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Epson
label-printing device and its consumables and
accessories covered by this limited warranty statement
(each, a “product”), if purchased and operated only in
the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico, will be free
from defects in workmanship and materials for a period
of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, in the
case of the label-printing device, and for a period of
thirty (30) days from the date of original purchase, in the
case of its consumables or accessories. Consumables
include label and tape rolls and cassettes. Accessories
include an AC adaptor. For consumables, the warranty
covers only mechanical defects in workmanship and
materials. For warranty service, you must provide proof
of the date of original purchase.

What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should
your Epson product prove defective during the
warranty period, please call the Epson Connection at
[phone] (U.S. and Puerto Rico) or [phone]
(Canada) for warranty repair instructions and return
authorization. An Epson service technician will provide
telephone diagnostic service to determine whether the

product requires service. If service is needed, Epson will,
at its option, exchange or repair the product without
charge for parts or labor. If Epson authorizes an
exchange for the defective unit, Epson will ship a
replacement product to you, freight prepaid, so long as
you use an address in the United States, Canada, or
Puerto Rico. Shipments to other locations will be made
freight collect. You are responsible for securely
packaging the defective unit and returning it to Epson
within five (5) working days of receipt of the
replacement. Epson requires a debit or a credit card
number to secure the cost of the replacement product
in the event that you fail to return the defective one. If
Epson authorizes repair instead of exchange, Epson will
direct you to send your product to Epson or its
authorized service center, where the product will be
repaired and sent back to you. You are responsible for
packing the product and for all costs to and from the
Epson authorized service center. When warranty service
involves the exchange of the product or a part, the item
replaced becomes Epson property. The replacement
product or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson
standard of quality, and, at Epson's option, may be
another model of like kind and quality. Exchange
products and parts assume the remaining warranty
period of your original product covered by this limited
warranty.

What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty
covers only normal use in the United States, Canada, or
Puerto Rico. Using this product for continuous
production or similar high duty purposes is not
considered normal use; damage, maintenance or
service from such use will not be covered under this
warranty. This warranty is not transferable. This
warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product
caused by parts or supplies not manufactured,
distributed or certified by Epson. This warranty does not
cover third party parts, components, or peripheral
devices added to the Epson product after its shipment
from Epson, e.g., dealer or user-added boards or
components. Epson is not responsible for warranty
service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label
or serial number be removed or should the product fail
to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as
a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect,
improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as
fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current,
software problems, interaction with non-Epson
products, or service other than by an Epson Authorized
Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or
reproduced, you will be held responsible for the costs
incurred.

Notices | 35

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED
TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. UNLESS
STATED HEREIN, ANY STATEMENTS OR
REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR
FIRM ARE VOID. IN NO EVENT SHALL EPSON OR ITS
AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT,
WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR
ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. IN NO EVENT SHALL EPSON
OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND IN EXCESS OF THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.

In Canada, warranties include both warranties and
conditions.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, and some jurisdictions do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations and

36 | Notices

exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may have other rights
which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

To find the Epson Authorized Reseller nearest you, visit
our website at
http://www.epson.com.

To find the Epson Customer Care Center nearest you,
visit http://www.epson.com/support.

You can also write to Epson America, Inc., P.O.
Box 93012, Long Beach, CA 90809-3012.

Trademarks

EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Exceed
Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson
Corporation.

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.

© 2013 Epson America, Inc. 3/13 CPD-37149

Printed in USA

Design number

Font size

Frame

The black marks
indicate features
you are using

2-line design Battery level

Pearlized

Ribbon

LC-4LBL9

LC-4WBN9

LC-4JBK5

LC-4HKK5

Standard
labels

Glow-in­the-Dark

Strong
Adhesive

1/4 inch

(6 mm)

3/8 inch

(9 mm)

1/2 inch

(12 mm)

LC-4GBL9

LC-4BWV9

LC-4PBK5

LC-4NKK5

LC-4LBK5

LC-4KBK5

LC-4PBQ5

LC-4LBQ5

LC-4RBL9

LabelWorks tapes available at www.epson.com/LabelWorks

CPD-37149

Printed in USA