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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
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Please also visit the support page of your local Epson website. You can
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Indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in
personal injury, physical damage, or damage to equipment due to
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Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to
know regarding a topic.
Indicates a place with more detailed information.
Shows an image of the label to be used as an example.
Indicates the buttons on the printer.
"Name"
Indicates the menu items, messages shown on the display, or the
name of a manual. Example: "On", "Start print?"
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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 liquid may cause loss of eyesight.
Never disassemble or modify the battery pack. This may cause re,
explosion, leakage, overheating or damage.
Do not expose the battery to re or heat it. This may cause re,
explosion, leakage, overheating or damage.
WARNING
When using the AC adapter and power cable
The cords included with this product contain chemicals, including
lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (This notice is
provided in accordance with Proposition 65 in Cal. Health & Safety
Code §25249.5 and following.).
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 using multi-socket adapters.
• 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.
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When handling batteries
Keep the battery pack away from re or ame if it produces a strange
odor or leakage. Otherwise re or explosion may occur.
Should any battery liquid get on skin or clothing, promptly wash it
o 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 re, 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 re or electric shock. If it is damaged,
turn o the power immediately, unplug the AC adapter and remove
the batteries, 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 remove the batteries
immediately, 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 or battery 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 remove the batteries, and
then contact the Epson customer support center.
• If smoke, strange odors 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 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.
CAUTION
When handling batteries
If liquid leaks from a battery, wipe it o 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 re or injury.
• Do not use new ones and old batteries together, or mix dierent 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 re 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.
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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, 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,
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 LK Tape.
• Some types of tape cannot be cut by the cutter. For the latest
information on the Auto cut and/ or Half cut disabled tape types, see the
box of tapes or visit your local Epson website.
• 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
• Avoid using a tape cartridge without remaining tape. Doing so may
cause overheating of the printhead, which may result in damage or
malfunction.
. Otherwise, the tape cartridge may be broken and unusable.
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 o.
• The Li-ion battery cannot be charged while printing.
• Operate the keyboard gently.
• 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 or
other people’s belongings.
• Be sure to turn the power o after use.
• Powering o message is displayed while turning o the product. Do not
remove the AC adapter until the message disappears.
• Be sure to replace batteries with the power turned o. If you replace the
batteries while the product is powered, les or data stored on it may be
deleted.
Recycling the Battery
Contains a lithium-ion battery. Must be recycled or disposed of properly.
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Do not disassemble the battery pack.
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Tape cartridges contain ink ribbons in them. When disposing of tape
cartridges, make sure to follow the local regulations for disposal.
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Dimensions Approx. 136 (W) x 298 (D) x 90 (H) (mm)
Weight Approx. 1,110 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
Power supply
Battery
AC adapter
Li-ion battery x 1 / AA alkaline battery x 6
Type AST1116Z2-1
Manufacturer Seiko Epson Corp.
Input AC100-240V, 0.4A, 50-60Hz
(dedicated adapter, power cable only)
Output DC11V, 1.64A
Total output power 18 W
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 specications Charging current (Std.) 1.0 A
Charging voltage (Std.) 8.05 V
Charging time Approx. 3 hours
Charge limits Battery pack model C52CE97010
Maximum charge current, A 1.0 A
Maximum charge voltage, V 8.4 V
Rated time when using alkaline batteries
Rated operating time / Rated resting time 0.5h / 1.0h
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Messages
This section explains the remedies when the following messages
appear on the display.
Check battery
Charge Li-ion!
Check battery
Change alkaline
Cover open! Top cover is open. Close the top cover.
Insert tape Check if the tape cartridge is loaded or correctly
Check tape
cartridge
No more
sequence No.!
No more barcode! Only up to 2 barcodes can be inserted.
QR CODE too big! Perform either of the following:
Overheated! The printhead is overheated. Turn o the power
Trash at slot
Remove trash
Remove cut tape Unable to start printing because cut tape remains
The battery runs out of power. Connect the AC
adapter to the printer and charge the battery.
For details,
The batteries run out. Turn o the power and
replace all batteries with new ones.
set.
For details,
The loaded tape is not supported. Insert a correct
cartridge.
Only up to 2 sequence numbers can be inserted.
Use a wider tape. Reduce the text or cell size.
Lower "ECC Level".
and remove the tape cartridge, then leave the
printer until it cools down.
Tape remains in the tape eject slot. Remove the
tape.
in the tape eject slot. Remove the tape from the
tape eject slot.
"Charging the Li-ion battery"
"Installing a tape cartridge"
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 rmly to the power
socket of the printer, 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 o with a soft cloth.
Is the detection sensor of the printer clean?
If not, wipe the dirt o with a soft cloth.
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If none of the above has solved the problem or the symptom is
other than the above, contact the Epson customer support center.
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Symbol Description
On/Stand-by Hot surface
Direct current
Polarity of D.C. power
connector
1. Feeds and then cuts the tape.
2. Tape eject slot
3. Prints a label. Hold down
with a special print function.
4.
Creates a general label, or escapes from special label mode.
5. Character keys
6. Shift
7. Enters a character with an accent.
8. Changes the input method of the character keys. Hold
down
9. Creates a label with a sequence number. Hold down
numbers.
10. Creates a barcode label.
11. Enters a symbol.
12. Cursor keys
13. Conrms the settings.
14. Adds a block.
15. Sets the margins.
16. Sets the tape length. Hold down
change the text orientation.
17. Sets the format and style.
18. Changes the font size. Hold down
change the font type.
19. Space
20. Creates a special label.
21. Delete. Hold down
and/or setting.
22. Turns the printer on and o.
23. Previews the created label. Hold down
this to display preference.
24. Saves and recalls the label.
25. Display
and press this for caps lock.
and press this to create with block sequence
and press this to clear all text
and press this to print
and press this to
and press this to
and press
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Display
The display shows the current settings and characters you
have entered.
You can change the language shown on the setting screen
and menu.
"Language"
1. Form name
2. Set tape width and length
The unit can be switched between inch and cm.
"inch:cm"
3. Symbol input mode
4. Caps Lock ON
5. Block number
6. Row number
7. Cursor
8. Color of text to be printed
9. Set tape color.
"Tape colors and ribbon colors shown on the
display"
10. Remaining battery level
11. Font size
12. Label cut method
13. Set tape type
Tape colors and ribbon colors shown on the display
Display Color Display Color
WHT White GRY Gray
YEL Yellow BLK Black
RED Red PNK Pink
BLE Blue SLV Silver
CLR Clear/Transparent GLD Gold
GRN Green BRW Brown
ORN Orange
VIO Violet/Purple
OTH
Colors other than
mentioned here.
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Depending on tape type used, the tape color or ribbon color is not
displayed.
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1. Installing the Li-ion battery
Before using the printer for the rst time, charge the
Li-ion battery (C52CE97010). Read also the safety
precautions for the rechargeable battery described
previously in this manual.
For details on the handling of Li-ion battery, see
"C52CE97010 Lithium-ion Battery Pack User's Manual".
1. Open the battery cover.
Charging the Li-ion battery
You can charge the dedicated Li-ion battery (C52CE97010)
with the printer.
To charge the battery, connect the AC adapter to
the printer with the Li-ion battery installed.
Charge LED
Charging
2. Install the Li-ion battery in the
correct orientation.
WARNING
Be sure to use the dedicated Li-ion battery (C52CE97010) . Using a battery
other than the one specied may cause re, explosion, leakage, overheating
or other damage.
CAUTION
When disposing of used batteries, make sure to follow the regulations.
3. Close the battery cover.
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• The Li-ion battery cannot be charged while printing.
• When the power of the charged Li-ion battery seems to run out quickly,
replace it with new ones.
• There is likely to be a charging error or battery error in the following cases.
Contact Epson customer support center.
- The charge LED ashes during charging.
- New Li-ion battery takes signicantly longer to charge than the
estimated charging time (less than 3 hours).
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Charging error
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Using alkaline batteries
You can use alkaline batteries instead
of Li-ion battery. When using alkaline
batteries, install them in the correct
orientation.
CAUTION
When you have printed continuously for 30 minutes using
alkaline batteries, leave the printer for at least one hour to allow
the batteries to cool down.
Connecting the AC adapter
Connect the AC adapter as shown below.
Using Label Editor
Label Editor is an application software for editing label.
When this software is installed on your computer, you can
transfer the created cable label data to the printer.
"Transferring Cable Label Data"
For how to install and operate the software, see
"Label Editor User's Guide".
1. Connect the USB cable to the printer.
2. Connect the other connector of the USB cable to
the computer.
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2. Installing a tape cartridge
CAUTION
• Make sure that the power is turned o.
• You cannot use tape other than LK-tape.
• Make sure the top cover is closed rmly.
• If you opened the top cover while a tape cartridge is
installed, check that the tape end is put into the tape
eject slot before beginning operation.
• Take care to keep the label for detecting the tape
cartridge and the sensor of the printer clean.
Otherwise, tape may no longer be detected correctly.
• Do not touch the sensor directly with your ngers.
Label for detection
Sensor
1. Rewind the ink ribbon.
Use a pen
or a pencil.
2. Open the top cover.
Top cover
3. Install a tape cartridge.
Put the tape end
into the tape eject
slot.
4. Close the top cover.
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3. Turning the power on
1. Press .
Auto power-o
If there is no key operation within ve minutes,
the printer automatically turns o. (The characters
you have entered in the current session are
stored.) Furthermore, if there is no key operation
within an hour while connected to a computer,
the printer automatically turns o.
Feeding the tape
CAUTION
Be sure to feed the tape every time after you install a tape
cartridge.
1. Press .
2. Select a function with
press .
Tape feed
Feeds the tape.
Feed and cut
Feeds the tape and then cuts the tape.
/ and then
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4. Entering text
1. Press + .
2. Press
3. Press
A list of characters appears.
For the accent marks that can be
inserted
4. Select a character with
press .
"â" is entered.
5. Press keys:
" Câble" appears on the screen.
6. Press
"#" is entered.
7. Press keys:
Save the created label: "Saving Frequently Used Labels"
Change the font:
Change the font size:
.
.
"Accent"
/ and
, ,
+ .
, ,
"Changing the Font"
"Changing the Font Size"
Deleting text
1. Press .
A character is deleted backward.
Deleting all text
1. Press
2. Select a function with
then press .
Text Only
Deletes all text.
Text & Setting
Deletes all text and restores the font size and other
settings to the initial settings.
All Format
Deletes all text and displays the General editing screen.
Depending on the label type you create, "All Format"
may not be displayed.
+ .
/ and
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5. Printing label
1. Press .
Setting the label auto cut to O
"Auto cut"
Printing with special print functions
"Utilizing Print Functions"
Checking the print image
1. Press
The print image scrolls on the entire screen.
When the preview ends, the editing screen reappears.
.
CAUTION
• Do not insert your ngers into the tape eject slot.
• Do not pull the tape until the printing is completed.
Attention
• "Insert tape" will appear on the display if the tape cartridge
is not loaded or not correctly set.
• Length of the label shown on the display is a guide and
may not match the length of the printed label exactly.
• Label over 16m in length cannot be printed.
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• To cancel the printing, press .
• Depending on your margin setting or the label type, tape
may be fed and cut before printing.
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6. Attaching label
1. Peel o the backing paper.
2. Attach the label and rub it rmly.
CAUTION
Depending on the environment where you use labels and
the nature of the adhered surface, the labels may be peeled
or discoloured, and the adhesive may remain on or damage
the adhered surface. Be sure to check the environment and
the nature of the adhered surface before use. Epson takes
no responsibility for any damage or loss due to the above
mentioned causes.
7. Turning the Power O
1. Press .
The characters you have entered in the current session
are stored even after the printer is turned o. They are
displayed when it is turned on again.
2. Open the battery cover and then remove the
Li-ion battery.
If the AC adapter is connected, disconnect the AC
adapter from the printer.
CAUTION
• "Powering o." is displayed while turning o this printer.
Do not remove the Li-ion battery or disconnect the AC
adapter until this message disappears.
• When you don't use the printer for a long period of time,
remove the batteries (Li-ion battery or alkaline batteries),
disconnect the AC adapter, and remove the tape cartridge
from the printer.
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CAUTION
Turn o the printer and remove the batteries before cleaning.
If the AC adapter is connected, disconnect the AC adapter cable
from the printer.
Exterior
Wipe the dirt o with a soft cloth.
If it is very dirty, use a cloth damp.
CAUTION
Never use chemicals or solvents such as benzine, thinner, or
alcohol, or use a chemical duster.
Printhead
Clean the printhead with a cotton swab.
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Initialize the settings if the printer does not operate normally
such as the display is interrupted.
Attention
This function initializes the settings. Take extreme care before
initializing it. All the created text will be lost and the settings
you made will be reset.
1. If the power is on, press to turn it o.
2. Press and hold
3. When a message appears, press
+ , and press .
.
The settings will be initialized.
MEMO
To cancel initialization, press a key other than .
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Click the illustration of the label you wish to create or function you wish to use, to display information such as the creation procedure
or setting procedure.
Label Types
Patch Panel label
Cable label (1) Cable label (2) Self-Lamination Overwrap
Block-66 label
Punch Block label
Faceplate label
Barcode label
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Large label
Sequentially numbered
label (2)
Label with symbol
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