Epson LW-300 User Manual

User’s Guide

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Read these instruc tions before using your product.

Display settings

You can adjust the following display settings. Contrast : Adjusts the density of the fonts on the display.

(Value: -5 to +5) Language: Changes the language of the settings and

messages on the display. inch:cm: Selects the unit of measurement. To adjust display settings, follow the steps below:

1. Press to turn on the product.

2. Press + .

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

4. Press or to select setting options, then press .

Setup

This product operates with batteries (not included) or with an AC adapter (not included).

Inserting batteries

1. Remove the rear cover.

Button names and functions

1. Power

2. Font

3. Font size

4. Font style

5. Settings

6. Character keys

7. Shift key

8. Caps lock

9. Accent

10. Space

11. Shift key

12. Select/Enter

13. Punctuation

14. Symbols

15. Delete ( + deletes all text)

16. Preview

17. Print copies

18. Cursor keys ( + , + goes to previous or

next label)

19. Print ( + feeds the tape)

20. Cut button

21. Display

Turning the power off

Press to turn off the power. If using an AC adapter, disconnect it from the wall outlet and the product. If batteries are inserted, remove them only if the product will not be used for a long period of time.

Display indicators

Indicators on the display show whether or not settings are enabled.

2. Insert 6 AAA alkaline batteries.

Note: If you need to install a tape cartridge, see “Inserting

a tape cartridge ” below.

3. Replace the cover and snap it into place.

Optional AC adapter (APT0615Z1-1)

Warning: Make sure to use AC adapter APT0615Z1-1 or

damage may occur.

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

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

Inserting a tape cartridge

1. Remove any slack from the ink ribbon.

2. Remove the rear cover, if necessary.

1. Font size

2. Font width

3. Frame

4. Font style

5. Vertical text

6. Battery level

7. Cursor (blinks to indicate current position)

8. Line number (appears when multiple lines exist)

Note: You can print up to two lines of text.

9. Accent mark options

10. Upper/lower case

11. Label number (you can save up to 30 labels)

3. Insert the tape cartridge and press it down ﬁrmly until it snaps into place. If there is excess tape, feed the end of the tape through the tape guide slot.

4. Replace the cover and snap it into place.

Preparing the tape

After inserting a tape cartridge, make sure to feed some tape through the tape guide slot to position it for printing.

1. Press to turn on the product.

2. Press + .

3. Press the Cut button to cut the tape.

Warning: Do not press the Cut button until the tape

B.Gothic

CL Roman

Gothic

Gyosho

SansS.HG

Mincho

ScriptPL

Reisho

Roman

SansS.

SansS.ST

US Roman

Shadow

Outline

S+O+I

Italic

S+I

S+O

Normal

Bold

B+I O+I

stops moving or the tape cartridge may be damaged.

Removing a tape cartridge

1. Remove the rear cover.

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

Language selection

1. Press to turn on the product.

2. Press + .

3. Press or to highlight Language, then

press .

4. Press or to select your language, then press .

3. Press or to select a font size, then press .

Tip: The setting is indicated on the display.

Changing the font

1. Press .

2. Press or to select a font, then press .

The font used for the entire line of text will change.

Available fonts

Creating labels

Use the character keys to enter text, then see below.

Changing the letter case

Press to enter upper case or lower case for all letters or

+ character for a single letter..

Deleting characters

Press . Deletes one character backward.

Deleting a label

1. Press + .

2. When a conﬁrmation message appears, press . All entered text will be deleted.

Breaking lines

Press . Breaks the line from the character next to the cursor. The line number is indicated on the display.

Note: You can print a maximum of t wo 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 label.

Adding punctuation

There are two groups of available punctuation marks.

: ; < > [ ] { }

1. Press repeatedly to scroll through the available marks.

2. Press to select the desired mark.

" | _ ^ \ = - +

1. Press + , then press repeatedly to scroll through the available marks.

2. Press to select the desired mark.

Adding symbols

1. Press .

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

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

Note : To cancel and return to the previous menu,

press .

Adding characters with an accent mark

If a character can include an accent mark, you can choose it from a list indicated on the display.

1. Press + letter.

2. Press

A list of options appears on the display (e.g. ÈÉÊË).

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

Changing the font style

1. Press .

2. Press or to select a style, then

press .

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

Available styles

Adding a frame

1. Press .

2. Press or to select Frame, then

press .

3. Press or to scroll through the options, then press , or enter the frame number, to select the desired frame.

Specifying the length of labels

1. Press .

2. Press or to select Label length, then press .

3. Press or to select a value (up to 15 inches [40 cm]), then press .

Tip: Selecting Auto will adjust to the proper length

automatically.

Adjusting the space between characters

1. Press .

2. Press or to select Char. spacing, then press .

3. Press or to select Narrow or Wide, then press .

Note: The default setting (Narrow) is recommended.

Changing the font width

1. Press .

2. Press or to select Narrow, then press

3. Repeat step 2.

Creating sequentially numbered labels

1. Press or to move the cursor to a position where you want to add a serial number, then press + .

2. Enter a number for the ﬁrst label, then press . The number increases by one when printing multiple copies.

Saving labels

You can create and save up to 30 labels at a time. To create multiple labels, type in your text, then press

+ or + to move to the next label (the label

number appears to the left of the text). To print a label, press + or + to select the label you want to print, then press .

Useful functions

Below are some common functions that will help you customize your labels.

Changing the font size

1. Press .

2. Press or to select a line layout, then

Note: You can selec t a maximum of two lines of tex t.

press .

Creating vertical text

1. Press .

2. Press or to select Vertical, then

press .

3. Press or to select On, then

press .

Creating mirror image text

1. Press .

2. Press or to select Mirror print, then

press .

3. Press or to select On, then press .

Printing labels

Previewing a label

Press . Entered text scrolls across the display.

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

Printing a label

1. Press . The length of the label and the number of copies

shows on the display while the label 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.

Printing multiple copies

1. Press .

2. At the next screen, press the number keys or the

or buttons to enter the number of

copies (2-9).

3. Press . The length of the label and the number of

copies shows on the display while the label prints.

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

the tape. A cut mark will be printed between each copy. Using scissors, cut along the marks to separate each label.

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 (i.e. the power doesn’t turn on/off or the display is distorted), reset your product by following the procedure below.

Warning: Resetting your produc t 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.

Power is on but no images appear on the display

Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

• Replace the batteries with new ones, or use the optional

• AC adapter (APT0615Z1-1).

Adjusting print density

1. When the power is off, press + .

2. Press .

3. Use the or buttons to adjust the print density, then press .

Note: The default value (0 ) is recommended.

Attaching labels

1. Peel off the backing paper.

2. Place the label on the desired surface and press it down ﬁrmly.

Cleaning

Exterior

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

Troubleshooting

Messages

Message Problem and solution

Insert tape No tape cartridge is installed. Turn

the power off and install a tape cartridge.

Check battery The batteries may be running out,

the batteries may be installed incorrectly, non-alkaline 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.

Too many lines You have exceeded the maximum

number of lines (2). Press to delete the lines. (See “Breaking lines” in “Editing text”.)

Seq. num. only 1 Sequence numbers have already

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

Txt too longOK?

Overheated ! The print head is too hot. Turn the

Cover open! If you open the rear cover while

Delete all text? When creating a label with a special

Motor error! An error occurred in the motor

Entered text is too long for the specified label length. Press and adjust the label length or make text shorter.

power off and remove 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.

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 and contact Epson.

Warning: Make sure to use AC adapter APT0615Z1-1 or

damage may occur.

If you are using an AC adapter, make sure that it is

• securely connected to both the wall outlet and the product.

Adjust the contrast (see “Display settings”).

•

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 that 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 (APT0615Z1-1).

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

• (APT0615Z1-1).

Saved labels are missing

You may have accidentally deleted the text by pressing

•

+ .

If the product is reset, all of the previously entered text

• will be deleted.

If the AC adapter is unplugged or the batteries are

• removed during operation, the text may be deleted.

Cannot attach the label

Make sure to peel off the backing paper before

• attaching the label.

Make sure the surface you are attaching to is clean and

• dry. The label may not adhere to some materials, rough or uneven surfaces, or surfaces subjected to extreme environmental conditions, such as high humidity or heat.

Speciﬁcations

Dimensions (approximate)

Weight (approximate)

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Power supply - optional AC adapter

Power supply - batteries

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, tape cartridge)

50 to 95 ºF (10 to 35 ºC)

14 to 131 ºF (-10 to 55 ºC)

Model APT0615Z1-1

Manufacturer Seiko Epson Corp.

Input AC100-240 V, 0.3 A,

50-60 Hz

Output DC6.5 V, 1.5 A

Total output power

AAA alkaline battery x 6

1/4” (6 mm), 3/8” (9 mm), 1/2” (12 mm)

10 W

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