PanTher™ LS8E and LS8EQHand-Held Thermal Transfer Printers
The PanTher™ LS8E and LS8EQ Hand-Held Thermal Transfer Printers
produce high-quality, industrial labels on a wide variety of label materials for
electrical and network applications such as wire/cable, components, safety,
and facility identification.
A partial cut feature provides the flexibility to create tear-apart labels for quicker
installation. The printers use label cassettes that contain an integrated memory
device for automatic formatting, recall of last legend used, and the number of labels
remaining in the cassette. These fast-loading P1
material and ribbon to make changing labels easy.
™
label cassettes include both label
Product Bulletin
Part of the complete line of identification solutions from Panduit, the PanTher
Printers are compact, rugged, and easy to use on-site to meet the demanding requirements of
electrical and network users, while delivering productivity gains throughout the physical infrastructure.
™
LS8E and LS8EQ
Key Features Benefits
QWERTY keypad
Label cut-to-length functionality
Cassettes with automatic
label recognition
Fast-loading label cassette
Unique cutter design allows full
or partial label cutting
Market specific labeling tools
USB interface
Innovative design delivers faster text entry and label design for
enhanced productivity
Eliminates label waste and time associated with trimming labels
Label cassettes contain an integrated memory device for automatic formatting,
recall of last legend used, and number of labels remaining in the cassette
Contains both label material and ribbon to make changing labels easy
Flexibility to create individually cut labels or a strip of tear-apart labels for
quicker installation
Simplify label creation for network components, panel building, and construction
and maintenance
Allows importing data, system upgrades, and printing labels from a wireless laptop
or desktop computer
Label Types
Self-Laminating Labels
®
Turn-Tell
Marker Plates
Flag Labels
Die-Cut Heat Shrink Labels
Die-Cut Vinyl Cloth Labels
Die-Cut Nylon Cloth Labels
Die-Cut Component Labels
Die-Cut Component Labels
Labels
Label Types
Continuous Heat Shrink Labels
Continuous Vinyl Cloth Labels
Continuous Nylon Cloth Labels
Continuous Terminal Block Labels
Continuous Reflective Tapes
Continuous Tapes
Ultimate ID
www.panduit.com
®
Network Labels
Page 2
PanTher™ LS8E and LS8EQ Ordering Information
Part NumberPart Description
LS8EQ-KIT-ACS
Includes LS8EQ printer with QWERTY keypad, one cassette of S100X150VAC
self-laminating labels, six AA alkaline batteries, LS8E-ACS, LS8-CASE, LS8-PCKIT,
LS8-IB, LS8-WS, quick reference card, and operator’s manual.
Std.
Pkg.
Qty.
1
LS8EQ
LS8E
LS8EQ-KIT
LS8EQ
LS8E-KIT-ACS
LS8E-KIT
LS8E
Includes LS8EQ printer with QWERTY keypad, one cassette of S100X150VAC
self-laminating labels, six AA alkaline batteries, LS8-CASE, LS8-PCKIT, LS8-IB,
LS8-WS, quick reference card, and operator’s manual.
Includes LS8EQ printer with QWERTY keypad, one cassette of S100X150VAC
self-laminating labels, six AA alkaline batteries, and quick reference card.
Includes LS8E printer, one cassette of S100X150VAC self-laminating labels, six
AA alkaline batteries, LS8E-ACS, LS8-CASE, LS8-PCKIT, LS8-IB, LS8-WS, quick
reference card, and operator’s manual.
Includes LS8E printer, one cassette of S100X150VAC self-laminating labels, six AA
alkaline batteries, LS8-CASE, LS8-PCKIT, LS8-IB, LS8-WS, quick reference card,
and operator’s manual.
Includes LS8E printer, one cassette of S100X150VAC self-laminating labels, six AA
alkaline batteries, and quick reference card.
Accessories for LS8E and LS8EQ printers
LS8E-ACS*
120 VAC power adapter for North America.1
1
1
1
1
1
LS8-CASE
LS8-PCKIT
LS8-IB
LS8-WS
LS8-CLN
*Cannot be used to charge batteries. Other adapters available, replace S with A (Australia), C (China), E (Europe), and U (UK).
Rigid carrying case.1
Includes USB cable and PC interface software for importing data, system upgrades,
or printing from a wireless laptop or desktop computer.
Protective impact bumper.1
Wrist strap.1
Cleaning kit.1
1
2
Page 3
Self-Laminating Label Cassettes
• Fast loading P1™ Label Cassette includes both label material and ribbon to make changing labels easy
• Self-laminating adhesive labels for wire/cable identification include a colored print-on area and
clear overlaminate
Self-Laminating Vinyl (VA, VB, VD, VH, VI)40°F to 150°F (-40°C to 66°C)
• Fast-loading P1™ Label Cassettes includes both label material and ribbon to make changing
labels easy
• Innovative label design allows labels to rotate for visibility from any angle, and for repositioning
on the wire/cable to align legends and improve aesthetics
• Labels can be easily installed on existing terminated wires and assemblies without disconnecting
the wires/cables
Polymer Film (V1, V2, V3, V7, V8)-40°F to 200°F (-40°C to 93°C)
Part NumberPart DescriptionColor
R100X075V1C
R100X125V1C
R100X150V1C
R100X150V2C
R100X150V3C
R100X150V7C
R100X150V8C
R100X225V1C
R100X225V2C
R100X225V3C
R100X225V7C
R100X225V8C
Order number of cassettes required.
White print-on area, 18 – 14 AWG
wire/cable, 150/cassette.
White print-on area, 12 – 10 AWG
wire/cable, Cat. 3 UTP cable, 100/
cassette.
White print-on area, 10 – 6 AWG wire/
cable, Cat. 5e/6/6A UTP and
Cat. 5e FTP cable, 100/cassette.
Blue print-on area, 10 – 6 AWG wire/
cable, Cat. 5e/6/6A UTP and
Cat. 5e FTP cable, 100/cassette.
Green print-on area, 10 – 6 AWG
wire/cable, Cat. 5e/6/6A UTP and
Cat. 5e FTP cable, 100/cassette.
Red print-on area, 10 – 6 AWG wire/
cable, Cat. 5e/6/6A UTP and
Cat. 5e FTP cable, 100/cassette.
Yellow print-on area, 10 – 6 AWG
wire/cable, Cat. 5e/6/6A UTP and
Cat. 5e FTP cable, 100/cassette.
White print-on area, 8 – 4 AWG wire/
cable, Cat. 6 FTP and
Cat. 6A cable, 75/cassette.
Blue print-on area, 8 – 4 AWG wire/
cable, Cat. 6 FTP and
Cat. 6A cable, 75/cassette.
Green print-on area, 8 – 4 AWG wire/
cable, Cat. 6 FTP and
Cat. 6A cable, 75/cassette.
Red print-on area, 8 – 4 AWG wire/
cable, Cat. 6 FTP and
Cat. 6A cable, 75/cassette.
Yellow print-on area, 8 – 4 AWG wire/
cable, Cat. 6 FTP and
Cat. 6A cable, 75/cassette.
White 1.00 25.4 0.75 19.1 0.256.40.123.10.164.1110
White 1.00 25.4 1.25 31.8 0.389.70.164.10.225.6110
White 1.00 25.4 1.50 38.1 0.50 12.7 0.225.60.287.1110
TIA
Blue
TIA
Green
TIA
Red
TIA
Yellow
White 1.00 25.4 2.25 57.2 0.75 19.1 0.287.10.399.9110
TIA
Blue
TIA
Green
TIA
Red
TIA
Yellow
WidthLength
1.00 25.4 1.50 38.1 0.50 12.7 0.225.60.287.1110
1.00 25.4 1.50 38.1 0.50 12.7 0.225.60.287.1110
1.00 25.4 1.50 38.1 0.50 12.7 0.225.60.287.1110
1.00 25.4 1.50 38.1 0.50 12.7 0.225.60.287.1110
1.00 25.4 2.25 57.2 0.75 19.1 0.287.10.399.9110
1.00 25.4 2.25 57.2 0.75 19.1 0.287.10.399.9110
1.00 25.4 2.25 57.2 0.75 19.1 0.287.10.399.9110
1.00 25.4 2.25 57.2 0.75 19.1 0.287.10.399.9110
Print-On
Area Height
Min. Cable
O.D.
Max. Wire
O.D.
Std.
Pkg.
Qty.
Std.
Ctn.
Qty.In.mmIn.mmIn.mmIn.mmIn.mm
Marker Plate Label Cassettes
• Fast-loading P1™ Label Cassette includes both label material and ribbon to make changing labels easy
• Marker plates are designed for use on larger diameter wire/cables and may be applied after all terminations are complete
• Meets requirements for MIL-STD-202F, Notice 12 Method 215J
Polyester/Polyolefin (Y6, Y7)-58°F to 221°F (-50°C to 105°C)
Part NumberColor
M300X050Y6C
M300X050Y7C
Order number of cassettes required.
4
WidthLengthPrint-On Area WidthRecommended Cable Tie
Vinyl, AdhesiveGeneral purpose material for pipe marking,
^Product meets print performance requirements of MIL-M-81531 and MIL-STD-202F Method 215A, Solution A, C, and D.
‡Material is RoHS compliant per European Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
-40°F to 150°F
(-40°C to 66°C)
50°F to 170°F
(10°C to 77°C)
-58°F to 176°F
(-50°C to 80°C)
-50°F to 225°F
(-46°C to 107°C)
Self-laminating film for most general wire and
cable labeling; conformable material.
cloth resists oil and abrasion; material can
be removed, repositioned, and reused.
bin marking and facility identification;
conformable material for flat applications
in indoor or outdoor environments.
• Partial-cut feature available to provide tear-apart strips
of labels
• Large graphic display with backlight for improved visibility
• User interface available in English, French, German, Italian,
Spanish, and Portuguese
Cut-to-length labels
Partial-cut strip
of labels
• Market specific labeling tools simplify label creation for
network components, panel building, and construction
and maintenance
• Customize your labels with these advanced features:
– Alpha and – Date and time stamp
numeric serialization – Lines
– Bar codes – Frames
– Symbols – Data lists
Graphic display
with backlight
Customize labels with
advanced features
PC Interface
Connect the PanTher™ LS8E or LS8EQ printer to a wireless laptop or desktop computer for importing data, system upgrades,
and printing labels.
USB compatible
• Download and print label files from Microsoft Excel^
• Archive label files on a computer for later use or sharing
• Install LS8E or LS8EQ operating system upgrades
®
• Print labels directly from Panduit
• LS8-PCKIT includes a USB cable and CD-ROM with software and operator’s manual
^Excel is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Easy-Mark™ Labeling Software
Related Products
Easy-Mark™ Labeling Software
• Easy-Mark ™ Labeling Software simplifies label creation for the specific needs of your applications
• Instructions and user interface are available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese,
and Japanese
• Intuitive interview process allows automatic generation of compliant labels and signs
• Software selects and formats the optimum label for your specific project
• WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) user interface, alpha/numeric serialization, data import, symbol import
• Easy-Mark
• Supports most Windows^ fonts drivers for standard thermal transfer, dot matrix, laser, and inkjet, including Panduit thermal
transfer printers
System Requirements:
Windows^ 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8; 64MB hard drive space and 64MB RAM (256MB RAM recommended);
Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0 or higher; mouse or compatible device, CD-ROM drive, or USB port