Epson LW-PX900 User Manual

Included Items

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User’s Guide	4	5	6	7

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 K-Sun customer support center.

Please also visit us at www.K-Sun.com for help and support.

Portions of this software are copyright 2015 The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.

International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement

The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner; Seiko Epson Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Notation used in this manual

Indicates information that, if ignored, could WARNING possibly result in serious personal injury or even

death due to incorrect handling.

Indicates information that, if ignored, could

CAUTION possibly result in personal injury, physical damage, or damage to equipment due to

incorrect handling.

	Attention							Indicates important information about
								LW-PX900.
	MEMO							Indicates additional information and points which
								may be useful to know regarding a topic.
,			,				,	Indicates a title and page with more detailed
								information.
								Shows an image of the label to be used as an
								example.
,			,					Indicates the buttons on LW-PX900.

Indicates the menu items, messages shown on "Name" the display, or the name of a manual. Example:

"On", "Start print?"

The included items differ depending on the type of product package you purchased. Use the following table to check the items.

If you would like to purchase an item that is not included or have purchased a package other than one in the following table, see the separate sheet included with the product.

	No.	Included item name		Package name
			LW-PX900 Full kit	LW-PX900 Lite kit	LW-PX900 PC kit
	1	LW-PX900
	2	AC adapter
	3	Li-ion battery (C52CE97010)		-	-
	4	USB cable		-
	5	Label Editor Professional CD-ROM		-
	6	Magnetic attachment (C52CE98010)		-	-
	7	Documents *

* You can download LW-PX900 Instruction Manual (PDF) from www.K-Sun.com.

Specifications

Body

Dimensions	Approx. 136 (W) x 295 (D) x 97 (H) (mm)
Weight	Approx. 1,250 g (excluding batteries, tape cartridge)
Usage conditions
Operating temperature		5 to 35 degrees C
Storage temperature		-10 to 55 degrees C

Supported tape width

4 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm, 36 mm

Power supply

Battery

Li-ion battery x 1 / AA alkaline battery x 6

AC adapter

Type	AST1527Z1-1
Manufacturer	Seiko Epson Corp.
Input	AC100-240V, 0.4A, 50-60Hz
	(dedicated adapter, power cable only)
Output	DC15V, 2.7A
Total output power	40.5 W

Li-ion battery specifications

Ambient temperature

During operation		0 to 40 degrees C
Charge		0 to 40 degrees C
During storage	Less than 1 month	-20 to 50 degrees C
	Less than 3 month	-20 to 40 degrees C
	Less than 1 year	-20 to 20 degrees C
Charging information
Nominal	Charging current (Std.)		1.0 A
specifications
	Charging voltage (Std.)		8.05 V
	Charging time		Approx. 3 hours
Charge limits	Battery pack model		C52CE97010
	Maximum charge		1.0 A
	current, A
	Maximum charge		8.4 V
	voltage, V

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.

DANGER

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in serious or fatal personal injury. Take extra caution in performing procedures with DANGER headings.

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.

This indicates a prohibited item.

This indicates a mandatory procedure.

DANGER

When handling batteries

If any liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, promptly wash it out with clean water for more than 10 minutes and consult your doctor at once. If you do not, the liquied may cause loss of eyesight. Never disassemble or modify the battery pack. This may cause fire, explosion, leakage, overheating or damage.

Do not expose the battery to fire or heat it. This may cause fire, explosion, leakage, overheating or damage.

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 specified voltage also. Otherwise, damage, overheating, fire 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 firmly 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 modification 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 fire or electric shock.

Do not touch the plug during thunderstorms.

When handling batteries

Keep the battery pack away from fire or flame if it produces a strange odor or leakage. Otherwise fire or explosion may occur.

Should any battery liquid get on skin or clothing, promptly wash it off with clean water. If you do not, the liquid may damage your skin.

Do not expose the battery to water. Do not allow water to contact the terminals. This may cause fire, overheating, or electric shock.

Keep batteries out of reach of children. They are extremely dangerous if swallowed. Contact a doctor immediately if swallowed.

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 fire or electric shock. If it is damaged, turn off the power immediately, unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries, and then contact the K-Sun customer support center. Continuous use may result in fire or electric shock.

Take care not to spill any beverage such as tea, coffee or juice onto the product, or to spray aerosol insecticide. It may cause malfunction, fire, or electric shock. If any liquid has been spilled on the product, turn off the power, unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately, and then contact the K-Sun customer support center. Continuous use may result in fire 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 or battery cover. Doing so may result in fire 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 fire 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 off the power immediately, unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries, and then contact the K-Sun 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.

Others

Do not use or store the product, batteries, AC adapter, power 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 humidifier.

•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 field.

Keep the plastic bags used to contain the product or this manual out of reach of children. Children may suffocate if they swallow them or put their heads into the bags.

CAUTION

When handling batteries

If liquid leaks from a battery, wipe it off with a cloth and replace it with a new one. If the liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash it away with water immediately.

If the batteries are used incorrectly, they may cause leakage, overheating, explosion, erosion, or damage to the product, which may result in fire or injury.

•Do not use new ones and old batteries together, or mix different types of batteries.

•Use AA alkaline batteries.

•Use batteries in the correct directions.

•Take the batteries out immediately when they have no power remaining.

•Take the batteries out if you do not use the product for a long time.

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

•Do not pinch the batteries with metal tweezers or use any pointed sharp metal object such as the tip of a mechanical pen or ball-point pen when taking the batteries out.

When disposing of used batteries, make sure to follow the regulations.

When using the AC adapter

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, confined 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, and remove the batteries.

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.

When handling tape cartridges

•Make sure to use a dedicated PX 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 with . 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.

Other cautions

Notes on usage

•Do not touch the thermal head. Static electricity may damage the thermal head.

•Do not plug in and unplug the AC adapter while printing. Power may be cut off.

•The Li-ion battery cannot be charged while printing.

•Operate the keyboard gently.

•Take care not to cut your fingers when cutting the label with scissors.

•Do not attach a label on human bodies, living things, public facilities or other people’s belongings.

•Be sure to turn the power off after use.

•Powering off message is displayed while turning off the product. Do not remove the AC adapter until the message disappears.

•Be sure to replace batteries with the power turned off. If you replace the batteries while the product is powered, files or data stored on it may be deleted.

Recycling the Battery

Contains a lithium-ion battery. Must be recycled or disposed of properly.

MEMO

Do not disassemble the battery pack.

For American Users

The lithium-ion battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Troubleshooting

Messages

This section explains the remedies when the following messages appear on the display.

Check battery	The battery run out of power. Connect the AC
Charge Li-ion!	adapter to LW-PX900 and charge the battery.
	For details,	"Charging the Li-ion battery"
Check battery	The batteries run out. Turn off the power and
Change alkaline	replace all batteries with new ones.
Cover open!	Top cover is open. Close the top cover.
Insert tape	Check if the tape cartridge is loaded or correctly
	set.	"Installing a tape cartridge"
	For details,
Check tape	The loaded tape is not supported. Insert a correct
cartridge	cartridge.
No more	Only up to 2 sequence numbers can be inserted.
sequence No.!
No more barcode!	Only up to 2 barcodes can be inserted.
QR CODE too big!	Perform either of the following:
	Use a wider tape. Reduce the text or cell size.
	Lower "ECC Level".
Overheated!	The printhead is overheated. Turn off the power
	and remove the tape cartridge, then leave the
	product until it cools down.
Trash at slot	Tape remains in the tape eject slot. Remove the
Remove trash	tape.
Remove cut tape	Unable to start printing because cut tape remains
	in the tape eject slot. Remove the tape from the
	tape eject slot.

Problem

Unable to charge Li-ion battery

Is the Li-ion battery correctly installed?

Check that the Li-ion battery is correctly installed.

Is the AC adapter securely connected?

Connect the AC adapter and the power cable firmly to the power socket of the product, the AC adapter connector and the outlet.

Unable to detect the tape correctly

Is the tape cartridge correctly installed?

Check that the tape cartridge is correctly installed.

Is the label for detecting the tape cartridge clean?

If not, wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth.

Is the detection sensor of LW-PX900 clean?

If not, wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth.

MEMO

If none of the above has solved the problem or the symptom is other than the above, contact the K-Sun customer support center.