Pan-Quik
™
LS3E Printer Operator Manual
English Version
(Consult Factory for Additional Languages)
Panduit Corp.
1819 Atlanta Highway
Cumming, GA 30040
USA
Attention: Labeling Systems Department
1-888-506-5400, ext. 7470
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INDEX
Introduction and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Printer Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Battery Pack and Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Printer Operation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Quik-Key
™
Fast
Label Formatting System . . . . 10
Custom Formatting Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Serialized Legends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Upper and Lower Case Legends . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Underlined and Non-Underlined Legends . . . . .15
Bold and Non-Bold Legends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Save, Recall, Edit and Delete Label Files . . . . . . .15
Terminal Block Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Key Description Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Replacement Parts and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Lines per Label / Characters per Line Chart . . . . . . 25
Warranty Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copyright © Panduit Corp. 1999. All rights reserved.
INTRODUCTION
The LS3E
Pan-Quik
™
Hand-Held Printer is the
complete printing solution for Electricians, Assemblers,
Maintenance & Repair, Construction, and Network
Communication Personnel. This versatile, on-site,
on-demand printer provides users the capability to
save, retrieve, and edit custom or serialized labels for
wire and cable marking, component labeling, and
network labeling.
The LS3E Printer offers a variety of features including:
a
Quik-Key
™
Fast Label Formatting System, a custom
formatting option, letter quality font for large and
normal text sizes, multi-language screen prompts,
rotated and underlined text, automatic serialization of
labels, automatic legend repeat, and superior print speed.
This manual will guide you step-by-step through the
set-up, operation, and troubleshooting of the LS3E
Printer. If you have problems not covered herein,
contact your local Panduit Sales Representative.
SAFETY PRACTICES
The following general safety practices supplement the
specific warnings and cautions elsewhere in this manual.
They are recommended precautions that must be
understood and applied during the operation and
maintenance of the equipment covered herein.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT
Do not operate the product in the presence of flammable
gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical equipment in
such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
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DO NOT OPERATE IN WET OR DAMP AREAS
Do not operate the product in wet or damp areas. Operation
of any electrical equipment in such an environment
constitutes a definite safety hazard.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY EQUIPMENT
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do
not install substitute parts or perform an unauthorized
modification to the equipment. The proper components for
service and repair may be obtained from Panduit Corp.,
Labeling Systems Department.
INFORMATION TO USER
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.
This digital apparatus does not exceed Class B limits for
radio noise for digital devices as set out in the radio
interference regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits
radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numeriques de la class B prescrites dans le
Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
ministere des Communications du Canada.
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WARNING:
When the printer has been in use for a long time,
the print head may become hot. DO NOT touch
the print head with bare hands.
This unit includes EMI/RFI filters, however, it is possible that
infrequent electrical phenomena may cause printer functions to be
temporarily interrupted. This interruption can be corrected by
turning the printer “off,” and then back “on” again.
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ARRANTY INFORMATION
Our products are warranted to be free from defects in material
and workmanship at the time of sale but our obligation under
this warranty is limited to the replacement of any product proved
to be defective within 6 months (for product) or 90 days (for
printers) from the date of delivery. Please remember to fill out the
enclosed warranty card and return to Panduit. Printer warranty is
void if Panduit printers are modified, altered, or misused in any
way. Use of Panduit printers with any product other than the
specified Panduit products for which the printer was designed,
constitutes misuse. Before using, user shall determine the
suitability of the product for their intended use and user assumes
all risk and liability
This warranty is made in lieu of and excludes all other
warranties, expressed or implied. THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR USE ARE SPECIFICALLY
EXCLUDED. Neither seller nor manufacturer shall be liable
for any other injury, loss or damage, whether direct or
consequential, arising out of the use of, or the inability to use
the product.
whatsoever in connection therewith.
The product may be returned for service and repair by
calling and requesting a Printer Tracking Number. Please
provide your company name, contact name, address,
telephone number, and serial number of the printer when
requesting the Printer Tracking Number. When the Printer
Tracking Number is issued, an address to mail the printer to
will be provided.
Printers found to be defective in accordance with the
above mentioned parameters can be returned for service
and repair, and if required, replacement. Under no
circumstances will used printers be returned for credit.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 4 1/4” Wide x 13 1/4” Long x 3 5/8” High
Weight: 2.7 lb.
Display: 2 line by 16 character LCD
Keyboard: 49 color coded keys with ergonomically designed keypad
Print Method: 9 pin dot matrix print head
Power: 12 VDC, 1200 mAh rechargeable Ni-Cad battery pack (included)
PRINTER SET-UP
REMOVAL / INSERTION OF THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack can be found underneath the printer. Please
note that the battery pack is designed to fit only one way in
the printer. To remove the battery pack, squeeze the tabs at
the top of the battery pack and slide down (See Figure 1). To
re-insert the battery pack after charging, slide the battery
pack up until you hear a click and the tabs lock into place.
Use only with Panduit Model LS3E Printers. Recharge only
with Panduit Model LS3E Battery Chargers (supplied with
printer).
The battery pack is shipped uncharged with the
printer, and must be charged a minimum of 15 hours before use.
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The information contained in this literature is based on our
experience to date and is believed to be reliable. It is intended
as a guide for use by persons having technical skill at their
own discretion and risk. We do not guarantee favorable
results or assume any liability in connection with its use.
Dimensions contained herein are for reference purposes only.
For specific dimensional requirements consult the factory.
This publication is not to be taken as a license to operate
under, or a recommendation to infringe any existing patents.
This supersedes and voids all previous literature, etc.
PLEASE RETAIN ORIGINAL LS3E SHIPPING CARTON
FOR ANY RETURN SHIPMENTS.
SQUEEZE
PULL
FIGURE 1
PULL
WARNING:
This battery pack contains a toxic substance (cadmium)
and must be disposed of properly. Do not disassemble,
short, or dispose of this battery in a fire which might
cause it to release toxic substances or explode. Contact
your local authorities for appropriate disposal and for
additional information.
CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER
A battery charger has been included with your LS3E
Printer. There is an input connector on the right hand side
of the battery pack. Insert the charger plug into the
connector and plug the battery charger into an outlet. The
printer will not operate with the battery charger plugged in.
WARNING:
Use of chargers other than those supplied by Panduit may
damage or shorten the life of the printer or battery pack!
BATTERY POWER
It is recommended the user charge the battery for a
minimum of 15 hours before operating the printer. When
the battery pack power is low, the printer will display
“WARNING: LOW BATTERY” until the user presses any
key to acknowledge the message. To obtain maximum
battery life the battery should continue to be used until the
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printer shuts down. The battery should then be recharged
fully for 15 hours. When fully charged, the battery pack will
measure 14-14.5 volts, and will power the printer all the way
down to approximately 11 volts. The printer has an auto
shut-off feature which will automatically turn the printer off
after being idle for 5 minutes to conserve battery power.
NOTE:
“WARNING: LOW BATTERY” message is a warning and
may appear with some battery life remaining. Therefore the
printer can continue to be used until it shuts down.
RIBBON CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION
Open the label door of the printer by inserting your finger
into the label exit slot and gently pulling up OR grasp the
label compartment cover and pull up gently. Place the
ribbon cartridge (Part Number LS3-RIB) in the ribbon
compartment with the metal tear bar facing upward and the
manual advance knob on the left (See Figure 2). Turn the
manual advance knob counterclockwise while applying
gentle downward pressure until the knob is positioned.
Continue to turn the manual advance knob while pushing
down on the screws on the metal tearbar until the ribbon
cartridge snaps onto both plastic tabs on the sides of the
rubber drive roller. Once installed, turn the manual advance
knob counterclockwise to make sure the ribbon is loaded
properly. Make sure the ribbon is between the nose of the
print head and the print shield (See Figure 2).
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TO REMOVE
➃
LIFT HERE
➂ ROTATE MANUAL
ADVANCE KNOB TO
ALIGN WITH DRIVE PIN.
TEAR BAR
RUBBER
DRIVE
ROLLER
RIBBON
PRINT HEAD
PUSH DOWN
➁
APPLY DOWNWARD PRESSURE
ON SCREWS TO SECURE RIBBON
CARTRIDGE IN PLACE
① LOCATE THE PRINT
HEAD IN CENTER OF
THE PRINTER
WHEN LOADING BE SURE THAT THE RIBBON IS LOCATED
BETWEEN THE PRINT SHIELD AND THE PRINT HEAD.
FIGURE 2
PRINT
SHIELD
WARNING:
Do not operate the printer when the ribbon
cartridge is not installed. This may cause damage
to the print head.
RIBBON CARTRIDGE REMOVAL
To remove the ribbon cartridge, place your finger under the
ribbon cartridge at the location shown in Figure 2 near the
manual advance knob. Lift upward firmly until the
cartridge snaps loose.
PRINTER OPERA
TION
The LS3E Printer is extremely versatile and is designed to
accommodate all levels of experience. The user can view and
select options through use of the SETUP menu. The
experienced user can quickly configure the printer to the
desired formats using the
Quik-Key
TM
options or if
completing repetitive jobs can use the custom formatting
option immediately after turning the printer on. The use of
each of these options is covered below in Sections 1 through 3.
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SECTION 1: Using the SETUP Menu
Step 1: Turning the Printer On:
Locate the POWER Key, represented by the symbol, found
in the upper left hand corner of the keypad. Press and hold
the POWER Key until the print head cycles. The LS3E will
display the last label code in use.
Step 2: Loading/Removing the Labels:
1. Load labels on mandrel (label roll holder), as shown on
the decal inside the printer door.
2.
Look inside the label door area and locate the label width
guides found behind the print mechanism. Push the left
guide into the appropriate slot in the aluminum base to
match your label width. Be sure the guides lock into
position.
3. Place leading edge of label liner under the rubber drive
roller until contact is made, label side down (See Figure
3 for label orientation when loading ). Insure the labels
are loaded all the way to the right side.
4. Press and release the FEED Key to load the labels into
printing position.
5. Place mandrel behind label width guides and close the
cover door.
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RUBBER
DRIVE ROLLER
WHEN LOADING ROLL OF LABELS INTO
THE PRINTER, THE LABEL SIDE SHOULD
FACE DOWNWARD
MEDIA WIDTH GUIDE.
FOR ADJUSTMENT OF SELECTED LABELS,
LIFT AND SLIDE (LEFT OR RIGHT) TO
PROPER SLOT
FIGURE 3
LABEL PATH
To unload the labels, press and release the SHIFT Key and then
press and release the FEED Key. When reverse feeding labels
that have been printed, or have moved past the ribbon tearbar,
push labels toward drive roller while reverse feeding to prevent
snagging of labels, or tear off excess labels before unloading.
WARNING:
When using heat shrink tubing, the liner must be cut
or torn along the perforation by hand. Trying to use
the tear bar to cut the heat shrink liner will not work,
and may damage the tear bar.
Step 3: Entering the Label Code:
All LS3E label rolls have a 4 digit label code. The label
code can be found inside the label core, on a label
attached to the first label on the roll, and also on the box
label. Using the key pad, key in the 4 digit code and
then press the ENTER Key, or simply press the ENTER
Key if desired label code is already
displayed in the LCD.
Step 4: Selecting the Desired Format:
To view the format of your label or to change that format
press the SETUP Key. This will display the SETUP
menu screens where you may view or change the label
format. The SETUP menu consists of 11 menus with
between 1 and 11 options per menu. To change between
each menu use the or Keys. To view options
within each menu use the or Keys. The option with
the * beside it shows the selected option. To select an
option, press the ENTER Key. An * will appear to the
left verifying your selection. Once all desired options
and features have been selected press the “X” Key and
this will display the SETUP menu exit screen. Press the
ENTER Key to exit the SETUP menu and you are ready
to enter your label legend.
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Step 5: Entering the Desired Legend:
The printer features a 2 line by 16 character LCD display.
If the legend that you desire is greater than 16 characters
long or greater than 2 lines high then you will not be
able to view the entire legend at one time. Enter the
desired
legend via the keypad. Once you have completed
the current line, press the ENTER Key to move the
cursor to the start of the next line. It is not necessary to
hit the ENTER Key on the last line of text. Use of the
automatic legend repeat (See page 11) and serialization
(See page 14) features can
significantly reduce the time
required to produce labels. If during legend entry an error is
made, position the cursor over the incorrect character and
press the CLR/DEL Key to delete that character. Press and
release the SHIFT Key prior to pressing the CLR/DEL Key to
clear the entire legend.
Step 6: Printing Your Labels
To print a copy of the currently selected label press the
PRINT Key. This will print one set of the current selected
labels. Pressing and releasing the SHIFT Key prior to
pressing the PRINT Key will allow you to print multiple
copies of the currently selected label. Multiple copies can
also be selected in the SETUP menu. Pressing the PRINT Key
during a print job will stop the print job.
SECTION 2: Using the
Quik-Key
TM
Fast Label Formatting System:
Step 1: Turning the Printer On:
See SECTION 1: Using the SETUP Menu, Step 1.
Step 2: Loading the Labels:
See SECTION 1: Using the SETUP Menu, Step 2.
QUIK-KEY
OPTION
TEXT FONT K Standard * ABC
QUIK-KEY
TM
CODE PRINT MODE EXAMPLE
Q Letter Quality @ ABC
R Rotated
TM
OPTIONS
A
TEXT SIZE V Compressed Text ABC
TEXT CASE O Lower Case @ abc
PRINT DENSITY A Normal* ABC
HORIZONTAL TEXT E Left ABC
POSITION
VERTICAL TEXT H Top ABC
POSITION
LABEL FORMAT C Component Label*
OTHER OPTIONS D Demo Print
S Small Text ABC
N Normal Text* ABC
L Large Text
P Upper Case * ABC
B Bold ABC
F Right ABC
G Center*
I Bottom
J Center*
M Strip Label
T Terminal Block Label
W Wiremarker Label Below
U Underlined Text + ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC
See Figures
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COMPONENT STRIP TERMINAL WIREMARKER
CODE: C CODE: M CODE: T CODE: W
(Default)
A1 A1 -1 ABC
MAIN POWER A2 A2 -2 ABC
440 VOLTS A3 A3 -3 ABC
A4 A4 -4 ABC
* Auto-Set Parameter.
@ This option is available only with Normal and Large size text.
+ This option is not available with Large text or Rotated text.
(Must Select Vertical Spacing) (Automatic Legend Repeat)
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Step 3: Entering the Label Code and Pressing the Letter Q
to Enter the
Quik-Key
TM
Options:
All LS3E label rolls have a 4 digit label code. The label code
can be found inside the label core, on a label attached to the
first label on the roll and also on the box label. Using the key
pad, key in the 4 digit code, press the “Q” Key. The screen
will now display the
Quik-Key
TM
format screen and allow you
to enter up to 6
Quik-Key
TM
options, as listed on page 11 and
on the back of your battery pack. When all options are
complete press the ENTER Key to exit the
Quik-Key
TM
options
and return to the label code menu. Press the ENTER Key to
exit to the legend entry screen.
Step 4: Entering the Desired Legend:
See SECTION 1: Using the SETUP Menu, Step 5.
Step 5: Printing Your Labels:
See SECTION 1: Using the SETUP Menu, Step 6.
SECTION 3: Using the Custom Formatting Option:
Step 1: Turning the Printer On:
See SECTION 1: Using the SETUP Menu, Step 1.
Step 2: Loading the Labels:
See SECTION 1: Using the SETUP Menu, Step 2.
Step 3: Entering the Label Code and the Custom Formatting Option:
All LS3E label rolls have a 4 digit label code. The label code
can be found inside the label core, on a label attached to the
first label on the roll and also on the box label. Using the key
pad, key in the 4 digit code number and then the letter
corresponding to the desired custom formatting option as
listed on page 13 (e.g., C, W, T, R, or S). Press the ENTER Key
to finish your selection.
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SETUP
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** To reach yellow alternate character or function, press SHIFT, release and then press the appropriate key.
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TEXT FONT Letter Quality Letter Quality Letter Quality Standard
TEXT SIZE Normal Large Large Normal
TEXT CASE Upper Upper Upper Upper
PRINT DENSITY Normal Normal Normal Normal
HOR. POSITION Center Center Center Center
VER. POSITION Bottom Center Center Center
LABEL FORMAT Wiremarker Terminal Component Component
UNDERLINE No No No No
TEXT ORIENTATION Normal Normal Rotated Normal
C)omponent (W)iremarker (T)erminal (R)otated (S)pecial
Letter Quality
Normal
Upper
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Center
Center
Component
No
Normal
*See CHANGING CUSTOM FORMATTING OPTIONS below to change any
of these settings.
Step 4: Entering the Desired Legend:
See SECTION 1: Using the SETUP Menu, Step 5.
Step 5: Printing Your Labels:
See SECTION 1: Using the SETUP Menu, Step 6.
CHANGING CUSTOM FORMATTING OPTIONS:
Each of the 5 custom formatting options can be customized to fit
the specific needs of the user and can result in quicker and more
consistent label production. Custom formatting options may be
viewed or changed through use of the SETUP menu. At printer
power-up enter the custom formatting option that you desire to
review (See Section 3, Step 3.) Press the SETUP Key to enter the
SETUP menu. Each feature and option activated for the selected
custom formatting option will be displayed with an * beside that
option. If a change is desired, then move to the options that you
want to set and press the ENTER Key. Prior to exiting the SETUP
menu, select #7 OTHER OPTIONS and select the SET FORMAT
options screen that corresponds to the format that you would like
to save your changes under. Press the ENTER Key. Default
settings were selected by Panduit to represent the most
commonly completed tasks of users and are included in on this
above for reference.
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PRINTER SHUTDOWN
To turn the printer off, two key strokes are required. Press and release
the SHIFT Key and then press and release the POWER Key. This
prevents inadvertent shutdown. The printer will
automatically turn itself off after being idle for 5 minutes to
conserve battery power. This function can be deactivated by selecting
the Auto Shut Off option in the Other Options menu of the main
SETUP menu.
CREATING SERIALIZED LEGENDS ON SUCCESSIVE LABELS
Symbols and alternate characters (yellow alternate characters on keys)
will not serialize. During legend entry, place the cursor at the desired
location of the serialized property and press the SRL Key.
• Use the or Key to highlight Numeric or Alphabetic and
then press the ENTER Key.
• Enter in the starting character and press the ENTER Key.
• Enter in the ending character and press the ENTER Key.
• Enter in the desired increment and press the ENTER Key.
For an Alphabetic Serialization example, Start - A, End - H,
Increment - 2 will produce labels with A, C, E, and G respectively.
Up to 4 separate serializations can be defined per label. After the
serialization is complete, the screen will show “ ” at the location
in the legend where the serialization was inserted.
PRINTING UPPER AND LOWER CASE LEGENDS IN THE
SAME LABEL
• Key in the portion of the legend that is to appear in upper case.
Use the SPACE Key to leave blanks where lower case letters will
appear.
• Press the SETUP Key. Select the Lower Case option in the Text
Case menu and exit the SETUP menu.
• Use the arrow keys to position the cursor to the desired location
of the lower case letters and use the key pad to insert the lower
case letters.
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PRINTING UNDERLINED AND NON-UNDERLINED
LEGENDS IN THE SAME LABEL
• Key in the portion of the legend that will not be underlined.
Use the SPACE Key to leave blanks where underlined
characters will appear.
• Press the SETUP Key. Select the Underlined option in the
Other Options menu and exit the SETUP menu.
• Use the arrow keys to position the cursor to the desired
location of the underlined characters and use the key pad to
insert the underlined characters.
Note: Underlined characters do not display with underline, but
will print as underlined.
PRINTING BOLD AND NON-BOLD LEGENDS IN THE
SAME LABEL
• Key in the portion of the legend that will not be bold. Use
the SPACE Key to leave blanks where bold characters will
appear.
• Press the SETUP Key. Select the Bold option in the Print
Density menu and exit the SETUP menu.
• Use the arrow keys to position the cursor to the desired
location of the bold characters and use the key pad to insert
the bold characters.
SA
VING, RECALLING AND DELETING LABEL FILES
The LS3E has the ability to save and recall labels. Saving or
recalling label files is completed through the SETUP menu as
follows:
Saving A Label
• Once the label legend is entered press the SETUP Key.
• Select the Save Label option in the Other Options menu
and press the ENTER Key.
• Enter in up to 8 characters to identify the label file and
press the ENTER Key.
• Exit the SETUP menu.
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Note: If you enter the name of a label that already exists
then the printer will ask if you want to overwrite that file. If
you answer Y then the file will be overwritten; answering N
will start the saving process over.
Recalling a Label
Deleting a Label
Note: At the Name: [_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _] screen press the or
arrow to view the list of currently saved label files. When
the name of the file that you would like to Save, Recall or
Delete is listed, press the ENTER Key to complete the operation.
TERMINAL BLOCK LABELS
Selecting the Terminal option in the Label Format menu of the
main SETUP menu allows the user to set the
vertical spacing between text lines. The user will be asked to
input the vertical spacing prior to legend input. This feature
is designed to allow quick and accurate production of Terminal Block labels as follows.
Select the Recall Label option in the Other Options menu
and press the ENTER Key.
Enter in up to 8 characters to identify the label and press
the ENTER Key.
Exit the SETUP menu.
Note: The current label code must match the label code of
the label file you are trying to recall.
•
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•
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•
•
Select the Delete Label option in the Other Options menu and
press the ENTER Key.
Enter in up to 8 characters to identify the label and press
the ENTER Key.
Exit the SETUP menu.
•
Display the Terminal option in the Label Format menu of
the Main SETUP menu. Press the ENTER Key.
•
Enter in the desired vertical spacing using the keypad.
Press the ENTER Key. If the vertical spacing entered
would result in one line of text overprinting the next line
of print, a warning will be displayed. Press the ENTER
Key and enter in a larger vertical spacing.
•
Exit the SETUP menu.
•
Enter the desired legend
Notes: The Terminal option can be used in conjunction with
serialization (see page 14) and with rotated text. When
continuous terminal block labels (labels with code ending
with 00) are used, the printer will automatically select the
Terminal option for the user. Line spacing can be entered in
inches or millimeters; use the UP ARROW Key and DOWN
ARROW Key to select the desired units. Part numbers
LC-14 and LC-15 are continuous terminal block labels.
Terminal Rotated Terminal
Block Block
A H A
DATA 1
A N 1
1 E
T O X
D P F
PHONE 1
FAX 1
Serialized Terminal Rotated Serialized
Block Terminal Block
101
102
103
1
1 1 1
0 0 0
1 2 3
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KEY DESCRIPTION CHART
KEY / SYMBOL FUNCTION
POWER Turns the printer on, SHIFT then POWER turns the printer off
SETUP Activates the SETUP menu.
CLR/DEL DEL-removes the character above the cursor,
CLR (SHIFT DEL) - erases the text on the entire label
SRL Activates serializing function
FEED Advances one label, SHIFT then FEED reverse feeds
SPACE Inserts a blank character
UP ARROW
Moves cursor up, one option or line at a time
DOWN ARROW Moves cursor down, one option or line at a time
RIGHT ARROW Moves cursor right, one option or character at a time
LEFT ARROW Moves cursor left, one option or character at a time
PRINT
Activates printing of label(s), SHIFT then PRINT for multiple copies.
ENTER Completes a selection or moves cursor to next line.
SHIFT Access alternate function or characters
SETUP
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SHIFT
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ENTER
PRINT
V
,
Q
–
R
±
W:X´
SPACE
Y
*
Z/
S
=
T
#
L[M]N
2
O
˚
CLR
DEL
SRL FEED
POWER
KEY
SET UP
MENU
KEY
CLEAR /
DELETE
KEY
SERIAL
KEY
FEED
KEY
YELLOW ALTERNATE
CHARACTER (TYPICAL)
ALPHA
KEYS
SPACE
KEY
DIRECTIONAL
KEYS
PRINT
KEY
ENTER
KEY
SHIFT
KEY
NUMERIC
KEYS
** To reach yellow alternate character or function, press SHIFT, release and then press the appropriate key.
{
{
FIGURE 4
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**To reach yellow alternate character or function, press SHIFT, release and then press the appropriate key.
Printer Replacement Parts
Part Number Description
LS3-RIB Replacement Printer Ribbon
LS3E-BP Replacement Battery Pack
LS3E-MAN-A Replacement Operator Manual
LS3EC-* Replacement Battery Charger
Optional Accessories
Part Number Description
LS3E-CP Replacement Battery Charging Pack.
Power the LS3E directly from an AC Power
Source and charge the LS3E Battery Pack at the
same time. This Charging Pack must be used
with the Universal AC Adapter and Power
Cords ( not included).
LS3-BS Printer Belt Holster
LS3-CASE Hard Sided Carrying Case
CORD-* Replacement Power Cord
LS3EA Replacement Universal AC Adapter
LS3EAP Replacement Auto Plug.
Powers the LS3E directly from Auto Cigarette
Lighter.
KITS
Part Number Description
LS3EAC* 1 each: Universal AC Adapter (LS3EA)
Battery Charging Pack (LS3E-CP)
and Power Cord (CORD*). Powers the LS3E
directly from the Power Outlet and charges the
LS3E Battery Pack at the same time.
LS3EAK-* 1 each: Universal AC Adapter (LS3EA)
and Power Cord (CORD*).
Powers the LS3E directly from a power outlet.
LS3ECAP 1 each: Battery Charging Pack (LS3E-CP)
and Auto Plug (LS3EAP). Powers the LS3E
directly from Auto Cigarette Lighter and charges
the LS3E Battery Pack at the same time.
*A=Australia, E=European, S=North American, U=United Kingdom
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HELPFUL
HINTS
1. Entering Text:
The printer will automatically restrict your entry to
the size of the label (determined by your 4-digit label
code).The printer will allow you to key in only as many
characters as will fit on the label. Use the ARROW Keys
to move within the text on your label. To delete or
replace characters, simply move the cursor via the 4
directional arrow keys to the desired position, and
press the DEL Key to delete a character - or press a
letter/number to overwrite the original character. The
text entries will be positioned according to the
horizontal text position selected.
2. To activate any of the alternate characters appearing
in yellow on any key, press and release the SHIFT Key.
An upcarrot “^” will be displayed, signifying that the
next keystroke will be the desired alternate character
(e.g. alternate character is “/” instead of “Z”).
3.
To delete any entered character, move the cursor with the
ARROW Keys over any character and press the DEL Key.
4. Press the ENTER Key to advance to the next
numbered line in your legend.
5.
Use the ARROW Keys to move cursor to any line desired.
6. To completely clear a label legend, press and release
the SHIFT Key and then press the CLR/DEL Key.
7.
Press and release the SHIFT Key, then press and release
the FEED Key to reverse feed the label.
8. Press and release the SHIFT Key and then hold the UP
ARROW Key or DOWN ARROW Key to micro
advance or micro reverse labels, respectively.
9. Press and release the SHIFT Key then press the
POWER Key to turn the printer off.
10.
The printer will automatically turn itself off after being
idle for 5 minutes to conserve battery power. This
feature can be disabled by using the
Quik-Key
TM
code “Y”.
11. Press and release the SHIFT Key, then press and
release the PRINT Key to print multiple copies.
12. When saving a label file, it is recommended to include
the 4 digit label code in the file name. This will help
you to have the proper labels loaded the next time you
recall that label file.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
This section helps identify printer conditions and problems
that can often be solved by the user. If you are unable to
correct the problem contact Panduit Technical Service at
(888)506-5400 extension 7470.
SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE
ACTION
Printer does not power up
properly, and LCD does not
come on.
Media is not advancing
properly in the printer.
Labels will not reverse feed.
Tear off printed labels before
reverse feeding, or push labels
toward drive roller while reverse
feeding.
Label jam in printer.
Labels are not loaded properly.
End of label roll reached.
Printer not receiving power.
Charger plugged in.
Battery pack is worn out or
damaged.
To turn printer on, depress the
power button and hold down
until the printhead cycles.
Make sure the battery pack is
fully charged. Charge a
drained battery pack for a
minimum of 15 hours with
LS3EC-* battery charger.
Make sure battery pack is
fully seated into printer (e.g.,
the battery pack snaps into
place).
Unplug charger.
Make sure battery charger is
not plugged into a switched
outlet when charging the
battery.
Try a new charged battery
pack
.
Label is caught in print
mechanism.
To clear a jam:
1. Turn printer power
OFF.
2. Open printer door.
3. Detach any printed
labels.
4. Remove unprinted
labels from the
printer.
5. Carefully remove
any labels caught
in the printer.
Make sure labels are properly
loaded on mandrel, and side
guides are positioned correctly.
Labels should be as far to right
as possible.
Detach end of label roll from
core.
Printed labels are snagging on
tearbar or print shield.
Labels not registering properly,
or stopping at next label.
Labels are not loaded properly.
Make sure labels are properly
loaded on mandrel, and side
guides are positioned correctly.
Labels should be located as far
to right as possible.
Make sure printhead is
located in the center of the
printer.
Not printing.
Print is smudged or too dark.
Print dots missing or light.
Sensor is dirty.
Printer is not ready to operate.
Ribbon is not loaded correctly.
Drive roller or print shield is
dirty.
Ribbon problem.
Carefully clean registration
sensor located to the right side
of drive roller by blowing on
the opening of the sensor.
Make sure printer:
1. Is turned on.
2. Has ribbon cartridge
properly loaded.
Load ribbon properly between
the printhead and print shield.
Remove ribbon cartridge, and
carefully clean drive roller,
print shield, and print
mechanism assembly with
isopropyl alcohol and cotton
swab.
Make sure ribbon is properly
installed between the
printhead and print shield, and
ribbon manual advance knob is
spinning during printing.
Ribbon is worn. Replace ribbon.
Ribbon not advancing.
Remove cartridge from
printer, and make sure ribbon
can be advanced by turning
knob on ribbon cartridge
counter-clockwise. Install
ribbon properly.
Drive roller is not seated
properly.
Printhead has broken pin or
blown solenoid (visible if a
portion of the line of text is
missing).
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Make sure drive roller is not
skewed and is firmly
supporting the label stock.
Contact Panduit Technical Service at (888)506-5400
extension 7470.
Unexpected printing results.
Printhead does not slide freely
or fully.
Ribbon is not advancing
properly.
Code vs. Size error message.
Character does not display on
screen when key is depressed.
Printhead shafts need to be
lubricated.
Battery pack is fully drained.
Ribbon is not loaded correctly.
Ribbon drive pin needs to be
lubricated.
Printer width sensor detects
label width different than that
defined by the label code.
Key is stuck.
Battery pack is fully drained.
Printhead is not moving freely,
causing text to be compressed
together or printed on edge of
label.
Charge battery pack, if “LOW
BATTERY” warning message
was previously received.
Make sure ribbon is advancing
freely.
Make sure no labels are stuck
in the printer.
If required, lubricate
printhead shafts (see below
for more information).
Carefully apply a thin film of oil
(Tuffoil Lubit-8, or equivalent)
to the 2 printhead shafts. Tuffoil
Lubit-8 is manufactured by:
Fluoramics, Inc.
18 Industrial Avenue
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Charge battery pack, if “LOW
BATTERY” warning message
was previously received.
Load ribbon properly between
the printhead and print shield.
Carefully apply a small amount
of oil to the drive pin (Tuffoil
Lubit-8, or equivalent).
Verify label code and enter
correct label code, if incorrect.
Close printer door.
Press any key to clear error
message, and ignore.
Make sure no keys are stuck in
the depressed position.
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per line
Characters
3
9
1**111**
1**
5
11
11
1**
11
737113
7117
7112
2
101111
10
Large Text
Lines per
Characters
Normal Text
Lines per
Characters
Small Text
Lines per
Characters
Compressed Text
Lines per
2
label
4
per line
3
label
6
per line
4
label
8
per line
4
label
1
16**117**
1**161**
12
1
22**123**
2**222**
17
2
33**234**
2**282**
22
2
33**234**
184
11**
7
1**
1116
15**
9
3**
1169
21**
3**
112828
1169
21**
65233111122
21**
1**
16
16
16
10410
9
735511123
28**
1**
22
22
22
14614
477111344
13
10
41**
1**
28
17817
477111344
13
10
41**
1641016101016
3
2261422141422
2881728171728
---
2
---
4
---
5
---
112
---
3
151616
223
---
4
202222
334
---
6
262828
334
---
3
15
4
20
6
26
6
Print
Length
Lines Per Label / Characters Per Line
In. (mm)
Print
Width
In. (mm)
Label
Code*
P/N
Label
Panduit
0.50 (12.7)
0.33 (8.5)
2.90 (73.7)
0.34 (8.5)
0.50 (12.7)
1.23 (31.1)
0.38 (9.5)
1.50 (38.1)
1313
3108
1074
3808
@@
L3CBX##
L3CPLF
L3EFPL1
L3EFPL2
3.00 (76.2)
1.95 (49.5)
0.19 (4.8)
1.50 (38.1)
0.33 (8.5)
0.40 (10.2)
0.64 (16.2)
1.50 (38.1)
0876
1050
2607
3838
L3EFPN1
L3EFPN2
L3PJ1##
L3PL1
0.90 (22.9)
3.68 (93.5)
1.25 (31.8)
1.00 (25.4)
1.50 (38.1)
0.25 (6.4)
1.50 (38.1)
1.00 (25.4)
3823
0993
3832
2525
L3PL2
L3PP2++
LC-1
LC-2
0.50 (12.7)
0.75 (19.1)
0.75 (19.1)
0.28 (7.0)
0.50 (12.7)
1.00 (25.4)
1.50 (38.1)
0.50 (12.7)
1313
2519
3819
1307
LC-3
LC-4
LC-5
LC-6
25
0.28 (7.0)
0.28 (7.0)
0.40 (10.2)
0.50 (12.7)
1.00 (25.4)
1.50 (38.1)
1.00 (25.4)
1.00 (25.4)
2507
3807
2510
2513
LC-7
LC-8
LC-9
LC-10
0.50 (12.7)
CONTINUOUS
CONTINUOUS
0.75 (19.1)
0.75 (19.1)
0.31 (7.9)
1.50 (38.1)
0.38 (9.5)
1.50 (38.1)
1.50 (38.1)
3813
0900
1000
3611
3811
LC-11
LC-14
LC-15
LC-38
LC-39
0.75 (19.1)
0.75 (19.1)
1.50 (38.1)
1.50 (38.1)
3813
3617
LC-40
LC-41
*Label codes are distinct codes used to tell the printer the size of the label.
**Because these labels are generally printed in the Rotated Text Mode, values shown are for Rotated Text.
##WH= White, CL=Clear.
@@WH=White, YL=Yellow, RD=Red, BU=Blue, GR=Green, IG=Gray, OR=Orange, PR=Purple, BR=Brown, CL=Clear
++WH=White, YL=Yellow, RD=Red, BU=Blue, GR=Green, IG=Gray, OR=Orange, PR=Purple, BR=Brown
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LHSW-1/LHSY-1•
LHSW-2/LHSY-2
LHSW-3/LHSY-3•
LHSW-4/LHSY-4
LHSW-5/LHSY-5
LHSW-6/LHSY-6•
LHSW-7/LHSY-7
LW-1
LW- 2
LW-3
LW- 4
LW-5•
LW-6•
LWS -1
LWS -2
LWS -3
LWS -4
LWS-5
LWS -6
LWS -7
LWS-8•
LWS-9•
LWS-10
LWS-11
LWS-12
LWS-13
LWS-14
LWS-54
1133822
131310713
74443333347
7
101016
4
8188
18
18818817
88778
17
28817817
7
7
1728172817
17
1133822
131310713
74443333347
7
101016
4
6146
14
14614614
66666
14
22614614
6
6
1422142214
14
1122511997595333222223557
7113
4104
10
10410410
44444
10
16410410
4
4
1016101610
10
001141166536322211111233558
2
003773737333337113737337117117
7
T206
T106
T211
T111
T121
T208
T108
1332
2532
1325
1319
2532
2519
1313
2513
3813
1310
2510
1310
2510
2510
2513
2519
3819
2525
3825
2538
2513
0.50 (12.7)
1.00 (25.4)
0.50 (12.7)
1.00 (25.4)
1.00 (25.4)
0.50 (12.7)
1.00 (25.4)
1.00 (25.4)
1.00 (25.4)
0.50 (12.7)
0.50 (12.7)
0.50 (12.7)
0.50 (12.7)
0.50 (12.7)
1.00 (25.4)
1.50 (38.1)
0.50 (12.7)
1.00 (25.4)
0.50 (12.7)
1.00 (25.4)
0.50 (12.7)
0.50 (12.7)
1.00 (25.4)
1.50 (38.1)
1.00 (25.4)
1.50 (38.1)
1.00 (25.4)
1.00 (25.4)
0.25 (6.4)
0.25 (6.4)
0.44 (11.2)
0.44 (11.2)
0.84 (21.3)
0.34 (8.5)
0.34 (8.5)
1.25 (31.8)
1.25 (31.8)
1.00 (25.4)
0.75 (19.1)
1.25 (31.8)
0.75 (19.1)
0.50 (12.7)
0.50 (12.7)
0.50 (12.7)
0.38 (9.5)
0.38 (9.5)
0.38 (9.5)
0.38 (9.5)
0.38 (9.5)
0.50 (12.7)
0.75 (19.1)
0.75 (19.1)
1.00 (25.4)
1.00 (25.4)
1.50 (38.1)
0.50 (12.7)
Panduit
Label
P/N
Label
Code*
Print
Width
In. (mm)
Print
Length
In. (mm)
Compressed Text
Lines per
label
Characters
per line
Lines per
label
Characters
per line
Lines per
label
Characters
per line
Lines per
label
Characters
per line
Small Text
Normal Text
Large Text
• Butt-cut double wide
To order with colored print-on area, add YL for Yellow, RD for Red, BU for Blue, GR for Green, IG for Gray, OR for Orange,
PR for Purple, BR for Brown
*Label codes are distinct codes used to tell the printer the size of the label.
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Phone #
Fax #
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Distributor Name
Address
/
Company
Address
Your Name
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