Panduit LS6 User Manual

TM
LS6 Thermal Transfer
Portable Printer
Copyright © 2001 Panduit Corp. All Rights Reserved.
LS6 Thermal Transfer Portable Printer
Features
Crisp 203 dpi thermal transfer print for professional looking
labels with no smearing
Automatically recognizes label size and adjusts printer
settings to eliminate wasted setup time
Tracks number of labels remaining on the roll and warns
operator if there are not enough labels on the roll to finish a print job
Nickel Metal Hydride battery provides longer battery life, is
less susceptible to memory effect, and is more environmentally friendly
AC Adapter included so you can start printing right out of the
box
Internal overnight battery charger built into printer
Fast loading ribbon cartridge lets you slide, lock and go! — No difficult ribbon threading
128K file memory reduces setup time by recalling frequently used labels
Large, ergonomic input keys are easy to find and manipulate
Rugged mechanical cutter — no need for scissors
Annunciator sounds after each key stroke to improve data entry speed and accuracy
Bi-directional feeding automatically feeds label forward for cutting and automatically reverse feeds to
eliminate wasted label stock
Handy calculator function included
PCMCIA Card factory upgradeable
Label Design Flexibility
3.0” x 1.5” graphic screen display enables visual label design
Print preview — eliminates guessing what your labels will
Tools based firmware allows up to 8 different objects
on a single label
Choose from the following tools:
- Text
- Alpha and numeric serialization
- Bar codes
- Symbols
- Date and time stamp
- Line
- Box
Online help available
on all screens
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LS6 Thermal Transfer Portable Printer
One Printer For All Your Labeling Needs
Create wire markers, heat shrink labels, continuous tape,
component labels, bin markers, pipe markers, safety/facility identification and network connectivity labels
Labels are available in a variety of materials in widths from 0.25"
to 2.00”
Alpha and numeric serialization
Bar code printing
Date and time stamp
Print text from 6 pt to 192 pt tall
Large symbol library contains over 35
electrical, safety and network symbols Examples:
Computer Connectivity
RS232 Port
IPERLINK ™ Software
V
- Upgrade the operating system
- Download files
- Upload files
- Create legend lists
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Printer Mechanical Information
Print Method: 203 dpi thermal transfer print head Size: Height: 6.2" (157 mm)
Display: 3.0" wide x 1.5" tall (76 x 38 mm) graphics screen display Keyboard: 49 color coded keys with ergonomically designed keypad Power Source: 12VDC, 1200mAh rechargeable NiMH (Nickel Metal
Printer and Accessories
LS6 Thermal Transfer Portable Printer
Width: 4.9" (124 mm) Length: 13.8" (351 mm) Weight: 4.1 lbs. (1.9 kg)
Hydride) Battery Pack (included) or AC Adapter (included)
Part Number Description
LS6-KIT
LS6-RWBLK
LS6-RRBLK
LS6-RRWHT
LS6-BP Replacement Battery Pack 1 LS6-ACS Replacement 120 VAC Adapter/Charger 1 LS6-ACE Optional Euro 230 VAC Adapter/Charger 1 LS6-ACU Optional U.K. 240 VAC Adapter/Charger 1 LS6-ACA Optional Australia 240 VAC Adapter/Charger 1
LS6-PCKIT
LS6-CLN Package of 5 Printer Cleaning Cards 1 5
*Order number of accessories required in multiples of Std. Pkg. Qty.
Includes Printer, LS6-RWBLK Ribbon, Battery Pack, 120 VAC
Adapter/Charger, Hardside Case and Operator’s Manual
Wax Ribbon, Black, 2" x 100’
For use with self-laminating, heat shrink
and vinyl cloth materials
For use with polyester, polyolefin and vinyl materials
Resin Ribbon, Black 2" x 100’
Resin Ribbon, White, 2" x 100’
For use with clear polyester tape
Serial Cable and V IPER LINK ™ Software
PC Interface Kit
Std.
Pkg.
Qty.*
Std. Ctn. Qty.
1
1 6
1 6
1 6
1
LABELCORE™ Fiber Optic Cable Identification System
Allows user to slide or rotate label for easy viewing without damaging cable
Part Number Description
LABELCORE Sleeve
NWSLC-2 Yellow sleeve for 2mm fiber optic cable NWSLC-3 Orange sleeve for 3mm fiber optic cable Self-Laminating Label
Self-laminating vinyl label for use
TWS-15V
*Order number of cores or rolls required in multiples of Std. Pkg. Qty.
1.00" Width x 1.60" Height x 0.80" Print-On
Height (25.4 x 40.6 x 20.3 mm), 250 labels/roll
with NWSLC-2 and NWSLC-3
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Std.
Pkg.
Qty.*
100 1000
1 Roll 10 Rolls
Std. Ctn. Qty.
Apply LABE LCO RE Sleeve
to cable
Wrap self-laminating label around LABELCORE Sleeve
LS6 Thermal Transfer Printer Labels
Self-Laminating Labels for Wire and Cable
Vinyl material with white print-on area
Clear overlaminate protects legend
Print with LS6-RWBLK wax ribbon
Part Number
TWS-6V 0.50 x 0.75 (12.7 x 19.1) 0.38 (9.5) 0.12 (3.1) 12 AWG 500 TWS-7V 1.00 x 0.75 (25.4 x 19.1) 0.38 (9.5) 0.12 (3.1) 12 AWG 250 TWS-4V 0.50 x 1.00 (12.7 x 25.4) 0.38 (9.5) 0.12 - 0.20 (3.1 - 5.0) 2-4 Strand 12-10 AWG 400 TWS-5V 1.00 x 1.00 25.4 x 25.4) 0.38 (9.5) 0.12 - 0.20 (3.1 - 5.0) 2-4 Strand 12-10 AWG 250 TWS-1V 0.50 x 1.25 (12.7 x 31.8) 0.50 (12.7) 0.16 - 0.24 (4.0 - 6.1) 4 Pair 2-8 Strand 8 AWG 350 TWS-2V 1.00 x 1.25 (25.4 x 31.8) 0.50 (12.7) 0.16 - 0.24 (4.0 - 6.1) 4 Pair 2-8 Strand 8 AWG 250 TWS-3V 1.50 x 1.25 (38.1 x 31.8) 0.50 (12.7) 0.16 - 0.24 (4.0 - 6.1) 4 Pair 2-8 Strand 8 AWG 250 TWS-40V 2.00 x 1.50 (50.8 x 38.1) 0.50 (12.7) 0.16 - 0.32 (4.0 - 8.1) 4 Pair 2-18 Strand 8-6 AWG 250 TWS-10V 1.00 x 2.50 (25.4 x 63.5) 0.75 (19.1) 0.24 - 0.56 (6.1 - 14.2) 25 Pair 8-84 Strand 6 AWG-2/0 100 TWS-11V 1.50 x 2.50 (38.1 x 63.5) 0.75 (19.1) 0.24 - 0.56 (6.1 - 14.2) 25 Pair 8-84 Strand 6 AWG-2/0 100
TWS-13V 1.50 x 4.00 (38.1 x 101.6) 1.00 (25.4) 0.32 - 0.96 (8.1 - 24.3) 25 Pair
* Order number of rolls required in multiples of Std. Pkg. Qty.
Label Width x Height
A x B
In. (mm)
Print-On
Height
C
In. (mm)
Nominal Cable
Diameter Range
In. (mm)
Typical
UTP
Cable
Typical
Fiber
Optic
Cable
42-156
Strand
Typical
Electrical
(THHN)
4 AWG-500
MCM
Heat Shrink Labels for Wire and Cable
Flattened Polyolefin Material
Service Temperature Range: -22°F to
220°F (-30°C to 105°C)
Shrink Ratio 3:1 @ 212°F (100°C)
Flammability meets UL Standard 224
for flammability
Color: White
Print with LS6-RWBLK wax ribbon
Part Number
THSW-1• 0.13 (3.2) 0.50 x 0.25 (12.7 x 6.4) 0.04 - 0.13 (1.1 - 3.2) 18-12 AWG 200 THSW-2 0.13 (3.2) 1.00 x 0.25 (25.4 x 6.4) 0.04 - 0.13 (1.1 - 3.2) 18-12 AWG 100 THSW-6• 0.19 (4.8) 0.50 x 0.34 (12.7 x 8.5) 0.06 - 0.19 (1.6 - 4.8) 2 Strand 18-10 AWG 200 THSW-7 0.19 (4.8) 1.00 x 0.34 (25.4 x 8.5) 0.06 - 0.19 (1.6 - 4.8) 2 Strand 18-10 AWG 100 THSW-3• 0.25 (6.4) 0.50 x 0.44 (12.7 x 11.2) 0.08 - 0.25 (2.1 - 6.4) 4 Pair 2-8 Strand 18-8 AWG 200 THSW-4 0.25 (6.4) 1.00 x 0.44 (25.4 x 11.2) 0.08 - 0.25 (2.1 - 6.4) 4 Pair 2-8 Strand 18-8 AWG 100 THSW-5 0.50 (12.7) 1.00 x 0.84 (25.4 x 21.3) 0.17 - 0.50 (4.2 - 12.7) 4 Pair 4-60 Strand 8-1 AWG 100
•Indicates butt-cut style label
*Order number of rolls required in multiples of Std. Pkg. Qty.
Tubing
O.D.
In. (mm)
Width x Height
A x B
In. (mm)
Nominal Cable
Diameter Range
In. (mm)
Typical
UTP
Cable
Typical
Fiber Optic
Cable
Standard
Typical
Electrical
(THHN)
Labels/
Roll
100
Labels/
Roll
Std. Pkg. Qty.*
1 Roll 10 Rolls
Std. Pkg. Qty.*
1 Roll 10 Rolls
Std.
Ctn.
Qty.
Butt-Cut
Std.
Ctn.
Qty.
5
Wire and Cable Labels
Wrap around or flag wiring for
effective identification
Vinyl cloth material
Color: White
Print with LS6-RWBLK wax ribbon
LS6 Thermal Transfer Printer Labels
Part Number
TW-4C 0.50 x 0.75 (12.7 x 19.1) 250
TW-2C 1.00 x 1.25 (25.4 x 31.8) 250
•Indicates butt-cut style label
*Order number of rolls required in multiples of Std. Pkg. Qty.
Width x Height
A x B
In. (mm)
Labels/
Roll
Std.
Pkg.
Qty.*
1 Roll 10 RollsTW-6C• 0.50 x 0.75 (12.7 x 19.1) 500
Component Labels
Property control, inventory tracking, product
identification
Available in polyester for permanent applications and
vinyl cloth for temporary applications
Color: White
Print vinyl cloth labels with LS6-RWBLK wax ribbon
Print polyester labels with LS6-RRBLK resin ribbon
Part Number
TC-19Y 0.65 x 0.20 (16.5 x 5.1) Polyester 750 TC-17Y 1.00 x 0.38 (25.4 x 9.5) Polyester 500
Width x Height
A x B
In. (mm) Material
Labels/
Roll
Std. Ctn. Qty.
Std.
Pkg.
Qty.*
Standard Butt-Cut
Std.
Ctn.
Qty.
TC-10C 1.00 x 0.50 (25.4 x 12.7) Vinyl Cloth 500 TC-4C 1.00 x 0.75 (25.4 x 19.1) Vinyl Cloth 250 TC-11Y 1.50 x 0.50 (38.1 x 12.7) Polyester 500 TC-16Y 2.00 x 0.25 (50.8 x 6.4) Polyester 250
*Order number of rolls required in multiples of Std. Pkg. Qty.
Terminal Block Labels
Polyolefin material
Color: White
Print with LS6-RRBLK resin ribbon
Part Number
TCT-13PO 0.24 (6.1) 30 (9.1)
TCT-15PO 0.38 (9.5) 30 (9.1)
*Order number of rolls required in multiples of Std. Pkg. Qty.
Label Width
A
In. (mm)
6
Roll Length
B
Ft. (m)
Labels/
Roll
1 1 Roll 10 RollsTCT-14PO 0.31 (7.9) 30 (9.1)
Std.
Pkg.
Qty.*
Std. Ctn.
Qty.
1 Roll 10 Rolls
LS6 Thermal Transfer Printer Labels
Safety and Facility Identification - Continuous Tapes
Bin marking, safety and facility identification, component labeling and pipe
marking
Print TCT-21YCL and TCT-2YCL with LS6-RRBLK or LS6-RRWHT resin
ribbon. Print all other parts with LS6-RRBLK resin ribbon.
Part Number
TCT-20Y 0.25 (6.4) 50 (15.2) White Polyester TCT-21YCL 0.25 (6.4) 50 (15.2) Clear Polyester TCT-2YCL 1.00 (25.4) 50 (15.2) Clear Polyester TCT-1V 1.00 (25.4) 50 (15.2) White Vinyl TCT-3V 1.00 (25.4) 50 (15.2) Yellow Vinyl TCT-6V 1.00 (25.4) 50 (15.2) Orange Vinyl TCT-8V 2.00 (50.8) 50 (15.2) White Vinyl TCT-9V 2.00 (50.8) 50 (15.2) Yellow Vinyl TCT-10V 2.00 (50.8) 50 (15.2) Orange Vinyl
*Order number of rolls required in multiples of Std. Pkg. Qty.
Tape Width
In. (mm)
Tape Length
Ft. (m) Color Material
Std.
Pkg.
Qty.*
1 Roll 10 Rolls
Std.
Ctn.
Qty.
Network System Component Labels
Identify faceplates, surface mount boxes, modular jacks and patch panels
Print TNS-15YCL and TCT-21YCL with LS6-RRBLK or LS6-RRWHT resin ribbons. Print all other parts
with LS6-RRBLK resin ribbon.
Part Number Application
TNS-1NY
TNS-2NY Double gang faceplates
TNS-3NY
TNS-4NY
TNS-5NY 72 port modular patch panels
TNS-15Y TNS-15YCL Clear TCT-20Y Continuous adhesive tape for TCT-21YCL Clear
*Order number of rolls required in multiples of Std. Pkg. Qty.
Single gang faceplates;
Junction boxes
24 and 48 port modular patch
panels with connector groups of 4;
4 position modular furniture
24 and 48 port modular patch
panels with connector groups of 6
Adhesive label for modular jacks
faceplates
faceplates, patch panels,
boxes, etc.
Width x
Height
In. (mm)
1.95 x 0.40
(49.5 x 10.2)
2.88 x 0.40
(73.2 x 10.2)
2.61 x 0.35 (66.2 x 8.8)
3.90 x 0.30 (99.1 x 7.6)
2.82 x 0.30 (71.6 x 7.6)
1.38 x 0.19 (34.9 x 4.8)
50 ft. x 0.25
(15.2m x 6.4)
Can Be Used With
The Following PANDUIT
Part Numbers Color Material
All CFPL, All CFPSL, CFPE1,
CFPE2, CFPE4, CFPE6, CBX4,
CBXS4, CBXD6, CBX12,
CBXF6, CBXF12, CBXS6, CBE
CBE-2G and CFPE10-2G White
CFFPL4, CFPHSL4,
CPPL24WBL, CPPL48WBL
CPPL24M6, CPPL48M6
and CUFMB24BL
CFFPL72W White
All FJJ Modules, All Category
3,5,5e and 6 Modules
All Faceplates, Patch Panels
and Boxes
White
White
White
White
White
Non-Adhesive
Polyester
Non-Adhesive
Polyester
Non-Adhesive
Polyester
Non-Adhesive
Polyester
Non-Adhesive
Polyester
Adhesive Polyester
Adhesive Polyester
Labels/
Roll
500
150
150
150
150
500
50 ft./roll
Std.
Pkg.
Qty.*
1
Roll
Std. Ctn. Qty.
10
Rolls
7
Material Selection
LS6 Thermal Transfer Portable Printer
Material Type
Self-Laminating Adhesive Vinyl
White Adhesive Vinyl Cloth
Clear Adhesive Polyester
White Adhesive Polyester
White Non-Adhesive Polyester
White Heat Shrink Polyolefin
White Adhesive Vinyl
Orange and Yellow Adhesive Vinyl
White Adhesive Polyolefin
* Recognized materials (UL 969 Marking and Labeling Systems)
Temperature
Range Description
-40° to 150°F
(-40° to 66°C)
-50° to 170°F
(-46° to 77°C)
-40°F to 257°F
(-40°C to 125°C) General purpose material for
-40°F to 302°F
(-40°C to 150°C)
-40°F to 375°F
(-40°C to 190°C)
-22° to 220°F
(-30° to 105°C)
-65° to 176°F
(-54° to 80°C) General purpose material for
-65° to 176°F
(-54° to 80°C)
-50° to 120°F
(-46° to 49°C)
Self-laminating film for most
general wire and cable labeling
General purpose material, vinyl
impregnated cloth resists oil
component labeling, excellent
Non-adhesive material ideal
for network systems
Polyolefin heat shrink for wire
marking applications, excellent
pipe marking, bin marking
and facility identification
General purpose material for
terminal block labels
and abrasion
print quality
labeling
print quality
Key
Feature Color
Low cost, conformable
material
Material can be removed
and reused
Durable; high temperature;
does not stretch or
easily tear
Non-adhesive White Yes No
Secure identification White Yes No
Conformable material for
flat applications in indoor or
outdoor environments
Conformable material for flat applications in indoor
environments
Clear No Yes
White No No
Clear Yes Yes
White Yes Yes
White
Orange,
Yellow
White No No
Outdoor
RatedULRec.*
Yes,
2 Years
Yes,
2 Years
Yes
No
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Automatic recall of last legend entered
Easy formatting options reduce setup time
Automatic serialization and legend repeat functions
Quick change battery pack and optional AC adapter for reduced downtime
Exact label registration
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 tools) from the date of delivery. Tool warranty is void if Panduit tools are modified, altered or misused in any way. Use of Panduit tool­ing with any product other than the specified Panduit products for which the tool was designed,
ELECTRICAL GROUP
PANDUIT Corp.
Tinley Park, IL60477-3091
For Customer Service, contact
Phone: 800-777-3300
For Technical Support, contact
Labels and Safety: 866-405-6658
email: id-support@panduit.com website: www.panduit.com/eg/ls6
WORLDWIDE SUBSIDIARIES AND SALES OFFICES Printed in U.S.A.
Software and Printers: 866-871-4571
PANDUIT Canada
140 Amber Street Markham, Ontario L3R 3J8
Fax: 708-532-1811
constitutes misuse. Before using, user shall determine the suitability of the product for his intended use and user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith.
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. 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.
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