Epson LW-600P User Manual

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LW-600P
Quick Start Guide
Guide rapide
Front
Power button
Error light
Battery light Bluetooth light
Back
Bluetooth button
USB port
Tape cover tab
Tape ejection slot
Tape cover
Security cable attachment point Battery cover

Contents

English

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Plugging in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Inserting and removing tape cartridges . . . . 5
Turning the printer on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing software on Windows® or Mac. . . . 7
Installing the Epson iLabel app on
a mobile device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to a mobile device using
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Label Editor Software . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Creating labels in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Creating labels in Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Printing labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Canceling a print job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Special Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
QR and barcode labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Equipment management labels. . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wrap and flag labels for cables. . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Printed Ribbons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Favor bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hair bows or ponytail holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Ornaments with ribbon hangers . . . . . . . . . . 19
Greeting cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Applying Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Print head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Status lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Other problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Epson Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Purchase supplies and accessories . . . . . . . . 24
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Contents | 1
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
About printed labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Bluetooth Safety and Specifications. . . . . . . 25
Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty . . . . . 27
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2 | Contents

Getting Started

Your LabelWorks™ LW-600P lets you create labels for any purpose, as well as decorative stickers and personalized ribbons.
Here are some of the things you can do with your LabelWorks printer:
Manage equipment using text and
barcodes.
Create unique, “hand drawn” labels using
your smart device.
Label cables for easy organization.
Add a QR code for supplemental
information.
Create professional-looking file and
address labels.
Organize drawers and cabinets in your
kitchen, bathroom, and every room of your house.
Create iron-on labels for clothing,
uniforms, backpacks, and other cloth items.
Print custom ribbons for party favors,
gifts, hair decorations, and ornaments.
Produce glow-in-the-dark labels for light
switches and electrical panels.
Create custom labels to help you identify
hazards, emergency supplies, and warning instructions.
Import your address book to print
mailing labels for all your holiday cards.
Incorporate your own logos, fonts, and
other graphics, including photographs.
For more information and instructions on using all the features of the LabelWorks printer and software, see the online User’s Guide at epson.com/support/lw600p.
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Unpacking

Your LabelWorks printer includes the following items:
Printer
Sample tape cartridge
AC Adapter
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USB cable

Plugging in

Connect the AC adapter as shown:
Note: Instead of an AC adapter, you can also use 6 AA alkaline batteries (not included).

Installing batteries

You can use batteries instead of an AC adapter when you are not near a power source.
1. Open the battery cover.
3. Replace the battery cover.
2. Insert 6 AA alkaline batteries, positioning the + and - ends as shown.

Inserting and removing tape cartridges

You can use any LabelWorks LC tape, with widths ranging from ~1/4 inch (6 mm) to ~1 inch (24 mm).
Use only label cartridges with this mark: .
See the list on the back cover, or go to
epson.com/labelworks or epson.ca/ labelworks.
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1. Remove any slack from the tape using a pen or a pencil.
2. Open the tape cover.
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3. Insert the cartridge and press it down firmly until it snaps into place.
4. Slide the end of the tape into the ejection slot.
5. Close the tape cover.
To remove a tape cartridge, open the cover, grasp the sides of the cartridge and lift it out of the printer.

Turning the printer on or off

Make sure the AC adapter is connected or batteries are installed.
Press the button to turn on the
printer.
The light turns on.
Note: The Bluetooth® light flashes at different intervals depending on the Bluetooth status; see “Status lights” on page 22.
When you are finished using the printer,
press the button to turn it off.
Note: The printer turns off automatically if it is not used within 8 hours on AC power or 20 minutes on battery power.

Installing Software

Installing software on Windows® or Mac

Download the software from:
epson.com/support/lw600p
You can also download the Label Editor Lite software for Mac OS X from the Apple App Store.
Make sure you have the USB cable that came with the printer. Do not connect the printer before installing the software.
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Note: Be sure to install the printer driver when installing the software.
1. Double-click the software installer you downloaded. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. When the prompted, connect the printer to your computer as shown:
3. Turn the printer on.
4. When the installation finishes, restart your computer.
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Installing the Epson iLabel app on a mobile device

Download the Epson® iLabel app from the Google Play™ Store or the App Store.

Connecting to a mobile device using Bluetooth

You must install the Epson iLabel app before connecting to the printer.
Check that Bluetooth is enabled on the printer before connecting.
The light pulses when Bluetooth is enabled.
If Bluetooth is disabled, enable it by following the steps below:
1. Press the button to turn off the printer.
2. Press the button and the Bluetooth button at the same time.
3. Pair your device to the printer. Follow the instructions for your device’s operating system below.
Android™
1. Turn on the mobile device.
2. Go to Settings > Wireless & Network and turn on Bluetooth.
3. Select Search for devices. Wait while your device scans for the
printer. The printer is displayed when scanning
has finished.
4. Select the printer. Pairing is complete when the printer is
listed under Paired Devices.
Note: The Bluetooth icon in the status bar does not change after pairing is complete, nor does the connection status display on the Bluetooth settings screen.
5. Open iLabel.
6. Select .
7. Select Printer.
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8. Select LW-600P. The printer is ready to use when you see
on the main screen of iLabel.
iOS
1. Turn on the mobile device.
Go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth.
Wait while your device scans for the printer.
2. When printer is displayed under Devices,
select the printer.
Pairing is complete when the Bluetooth light on the printer is lit.
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Using the Label Editor Software

The Label Editor software lets you create hundreds of label designs quickly and easily. For more information on using the software, see the online User’s Guide.

Creating labels in Windows

Once your LabelWorks printer is connected to your computer, you can use the Label Editor software to design your labels or ribbons.
1. Double-click the Label Editor icon. You
see the New/Open screen:
2. Select Horizontal Text, then click OK.
You see a blank label on the main Label Editor screen.
3. Enter text in the label, then click outside the label. You see your text on the label, for example:
Font name box
Border icon
Symbol icon
Print icon
To add a frame, click the Border icon
and select a border, then click OK. Adjust the size and position of the border, then click outside the label.
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To add a symbol, click the Symbol
icon and select a symbol from one of the categories, then click OK. Click the location where you want the symbol to appear.
To change the font and size, select the
text box, then use the Font Name and Font Size selection boxes. You can use any font installed on your computer.
4. When you’re ready to print, click the
Print icon. Click Printer Settings to choose additional options. Select the number of copies, then click OK to print.
Note: The Label Editor software includes many additional features and label formatting options. See the online User’s Guide for more information.

Creating labels in Mac OS X

Once your LabelWorks printer is connected to your Mac, you can use the Label Editor Lite software to design your labels or ribbons.
1. Start the Label Editor Lite software. You see a screen like this:
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Label design icons
Print icon
2. Enter text in the area at the bottom of the screen. You see a preview of the font and size at the top of the screen.
To in sert an imag e, date, bo rder, or QR
code, click the icons on the screen.
To change the font or size, use the
drop-down menu at the bottom of the screen. You can use any font installed on your computer.
3. When you’re ready to print, click the Print icon. Select the number of copies and any other settings you want, then click
Print.
Note: For more information on using Label
Editor Lite, see the online User’s Guide.

Printing labels

1. Click Print.
2. Confirm the printer and number of copies and click OK.
3. Confirm the tape width and click OK. The label prints.

Canceling a print job

To cancel a print job, press the Cancel button in your software or press the button.

Special Labels

You can use custom label formats for equipment management, cables, and other applications, including barcode labels. See the online User’s Guide for instructions on using all the special formats available.
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QR and barcode labels

The Label Editor software can create barcode labels in a variety of formats. These barcodes can be used for inventory management and asset tagging.
The following barcode formats are available: EAN-8, EAN-13, CODE128, CODE39, QR CODE, ITF, CODABAR, UPC-A, UPC-E.
Note: Epson recommends the 1-inch wide tape for printing QR codes and barcodes.
1. Click Barcode or QR code.
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2. Enter the data in the Code field and click
OK.
3. Click the location where you want to place the barcode.
4. Click outside of the label to set the barcode in place.
5. Click Print.
QR code creation tips
QR code recognition is the fastest when
using the widest tape available (1 inch [24 mm]).
QR recognition is faster when using
fewer characters; consider using a URL shortening service to reduce the complexity of your QR code.
While QR codes can be read across a
variety of tape types and colors, black print on white tape usually results in the fastest recognition times.
Be sure you leave a margin around the
QR code; text or graphics too close to the QR code may interfere with reading.
When embedding content from most
social media applications, consider your privacy settings.
When embedding content from file
storage services, check the sharing
settings to ensure other people can view the content.

Equipment management labels

The Label Editor software provides several equipment management templates for making labels, for example:
P r o d u c t N a m e A d m i n N o . Da te D e p a r t m e n t
You can modify the default text as needed.
1. In the New/Open screen, select Equipment Management, and click OK.
2. Select a template and click OK.
3. Fill the fields in the Data Entry section and click OK.
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Note: You can import a spreadsheet and use the data to fill the template. See the online User’s Guide for details.
4. Check the font and character size. Make sure all the text and graphics fit on the label.
5. Click Print.

Wrap and flag labels for cables

Wrapped labels are useful for tight spaces or when only a short identifier is necessary. Flag labels provide a larger surface for multiple lines of text.
Wrap: V
Wrap: H
Flag: V
1. If the label is vertical, select Vertical Alignment.
2. Set the length of the label.
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Flag: H
3. Enter the label text.
4. Print the label.
Cable label tips
When labeling cables with a flag label,
set a specific length for the label. If you use the “Auto” feature, the printed label may be too short causing the text to wrap around the cable, making it difficult to read.
When adhering the flag label to the
cable, loop the label around the cord loosely and stick the ends of the label together, then move inwards toward the cable. This makes it easier to align the ends.
Add an extra inch or more to your flag
label to allow enough blank label to wrap around the cord.
If space is limited, use narrower tapes
(such as 9 mm and 6 mm widths).
For small cables (1-2 mm), use a flag label
to increase readability.
For wrap labels, repeat a single line of
text on multiple lines to improve readability.
Use multiple wrap labels on a single cord
to include more information.
Include a wrap label on both ends of the
cable.
Do not use a regularly printed label
(lengthwise) as a wrap label — bending the cord will eventually cause the label to detach from the cord.
Use reflective labels in dark locations
where visibility is limited.

Printed Ribbons

Personalized ribbons provide the perfect accent on gifts and decorations for all occasions, for example:
Party favors
Wedding and baby showers
Flower arrangements
Bakery gifts
Hair decorations
Toy s
The Label Editor software makes it easy to print creative ribbon designs and even import your own graphics to match party themes and corporate logos. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
You can use personalized ribbons for hundreds of decoration and gift projects. This section includes a few ideas to get you started.
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Favor bags
Make customized favor bags for wedding or baby showers, holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions. You can add symbols 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 insert the wedding date. Add an appropriate frame.
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2. Print your ribbon design.
3. Cut a 12-inch circle of tulle, cellophane, or other lightweight material.
4. Drop a small amount of candy in the center of the circle.
5. 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.
2. Print your ribbon.
3. Tie the ribbon around an elastic ponytail holder. Or, tie a bow and glue it to a hair clip.
Make sure you twist the ribbon when tying it so you can see the printed design on both ends.
Ornaments with ribbon hangers
Printed ribbon makes a perfect Christmas ornament hanger.
1. Set the length of your label.
2. Create your ribbon design with vertical text and symbols.
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