Seiko Instruments 42900117 User Manual

Smart Label Printers

User's Guide

Models 620, 650, and 650SE

U00128837201

For Windows® XP, Server 2003, Vista and Windows 7

or Mac OS® X 10.5 or later.

Smart Label Printers® Series

Smart Label Printers User's Guide Models 620, 650, and 650SE

U00128837200 November 2012 U00128837201 February 2013

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Seiko Instruments could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Applicable EC Directives and Standards

Directive Title 2004/108/EC EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2006/95/EC EC Low Voltage Directive 2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) Directive 2009/125/EC Directive on Eco-Design of Energy-related Products

Standards Title EMC EN55022 class B EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 EN55024 LVD EN60950-1

For use in Turkey Complies with Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.

Türkiye' deki Kullanıcılar için EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.

Copyright © 2012-2013 by Seiko Instruments Inc. All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Instruments Inc. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication, Seiko Instruments USA Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein. Further, this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice.

Trademark Information

SII and the SII logo are registered trademarks of Seiko Instruments Inc. Smart Label Printer is a registered trademark and SmartLabels, SmartCapture, SmartCopy and Smart Label Icons are trademarks of Seiko Instruments USA Inc.

Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The following symbols are used in this User's Guide.

WARNING. Warning statements are used to indicate actions that may result in risk of severe

personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION. Caution statements are used to indicate actions that may result in damage to the

printer or other property, or may result in risk of minor personal injury.

Warning

1． Use only the AC adapter provided with this printer, or an AC adapter that has been approved by

Seiko Instruments for use with this printer. Use of an incorrect AC adapter may cause risk of overheating or fire.

2． Do not bend or place a heavy object on the power cord as it could damage the cord and result in risk

of electric shock or fire. Do not use the power cord if damaged or frayed.

3． The thermal head may become quite hot after printing. Be careful when changing labels and

cleaning the thermal head.

Caution

1． Never insert objects of any kind into this printer as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short

out parts, and may result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer.

2． This printer contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to service the printer yourself as this

can expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Repair service should be performed by a trained technician.

3． Do not use this printer near water or in extreme humidity.

4． Be sure to hold only the connector end of the power cord or interface cable when disconnecting.

Repeated pulling on the cable could damage the cable.

5． If any of the following conditions occur, turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the power

outlet:

 The power cord is damaged or frayed.

 Liquid has been spilled on the printer or the printer has been exposed to rain or water.

 The printer does not recover from an error or the printer does not operate normally when the

operating instructions are followed.

 The printer exhibits a distinct change in performance, such as emitting a strange noise, odor or

smoke.

6． Before using your SLP, please remove the clear protective tape covering on the Print Engine Cover

and Roll Cover.

7． When the SLP is unused for a period of time without a label, rubber of the Platen may become stuck.

This condition may cause the printer malfunction. To avoid this, please keep a label loaded in the SLP — even when not in use.

8． Do not use the SLP without closing the Print Engine Cover.

Installation

For best performance, we recommend that you install your printer on a flat surface in a location that satisfies the following environmental conditions:

 Not subject to vibration

 Not exposed to direct sunlight

 Dust-free

 Condensation-free

 Temperatures: 59°F to 95°F (15°C to 35°C)

 Humidity: 30%RH to 80%RH (non-condensing)

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

As you'll soon realize, the Smart Label Printer is easy to set up and use. Chances are, once you've read what you need to know in order to get going, you won't have to use this guide except as a quick reminder or a reference.

This guide will help you set up your SLP 620, 650, and 650SE, install the software, and use your SLP.

In writing this guide we assume that you are familiar with common operations using Microsoft Windows® XP, Server 2003, Vista or Windows 7 on a Windows compatible PC, or Mac OS® X 10.5 or later on an Apple Macintosh computer.

This guide has six sections for easy reference:

Introduction, provides some general information about the SLP 620, 650, and 650SE as well as the

Smart Label program.

Getting Started, provides instructions for connecting the SLP 620, 650, and 650SE to your

Windows-compatible PC or Mac, and loading labels into the printer. It also describes how to use on-line help.

Changing Labels and Printer Care, provides information for replacing a label roll and taking care of

your SLP.

Specifications, provides SLP 620, 650 and, 650SE specifications. Technical Support and Service, provides technical support and service information. Ordering Labels and Parts, provides information for ordering SmartLabels, replacement parts, and

accessories.

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................5

About Your

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ware Features................................................................................................................5

GETTING ST

CHANGING LABELS A

ARTED ............................................................................................................................6

What You Need ....................................................................................................................6

A W

ord about Labels............................................................................................................7

Caring for Labels..................................................................................................................7

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Installing t

Connecting the SLP to a

Connecting the SLP to Y

Setting up the Printer .........................................................................................................12

Loading a Roll

sting the Printer ..............................................................................................................15

Caring for Y

Off Line and On Line Mode

Changing a Label Roll........................................................................................................17

he Software..........................................................................................................9

Smart Label Printer............................................................................................5

SLP 620, 650, or 650SE .................................................................................8

Power Outlet...............................................................................10

our Computer ..............................................................................11

of Labels.....................................................................................................12

ND PRINTER CARE ......................................................................................16

our Printer .......................................................................................................16

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sting the Position of Labels .........................................................................................18

Removing St

Cleaning the Printer ...........................................................................................................21

SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................22

Smart Label Printer 620, 650, and 650SE..........................................................................22

atus Light Indicators........................................................................................................24

TECHNICAL SUPPOR

ORDERING LABELS AND P

Ordering Labels .................................................................................................................25

Ordering Parts

uck Labels .....................................................................................................20

T AND SERVICE ............................................................................................25

ARTS.....................................................................................................25

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INTRODUCTION

About Your Smart Label Printer

The Smart Label Printer is the best way to instantly print one-at-a-time labels. Direct thermal printing technology does not use ink, toner or ribbon, just labels. The SLP produces fast, laser quality output on a variety of label sizes with the ability to print text, graphics, POSTNET codes and barcodes.

With the wide variety of available SmartLabels, you can use your SLP to create labels for just about anything. Here are some examples:

・Envelope labels ・Barcode labels

・File folder labels ・Business/Appointment Card

・Video Tape ・Name badge labels

・Security Voucher ・CD or DVD labels

・Shipping labels ・Jewelry labels

・Storage container labels ・Binder labels

・Notebook labels ・Shelf labels

・Videocassette labels

Software Features

The Smart Label program provides a rich set of features to simplify your labeling needs.

 WYSIWYG editor displays labels as they will print.

 Prints in background so you can work with other applications while labels are printing. Print

labels one at a time or whole mailing lists.

 Object-oriented user interface makes it easy to include text, pictures, barcodes, etc. on your

label.

 Mixed text possible within each text object—different font types, sizes and styles

(bold/italic/underline) can be included on a single line.

 Shrink-to-fit and word wrap ensure that addresses and other text fit on the label.

 Built-in database to save labels and formats in user-definable database categories.

 Find feature makes it easy to locate saved labels by label name, database field or words within

the label.

 Contact-based records updated automatically from label addresses.

GETTING STARTED

What You Need

In order to use your SLP and software, you need to have the following:

PC Users:

 Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista or Windows 7

 IBM® PC or compatible using 233MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU

 Minimum 64MB RAM, 128MB recommended

 1.5GB hard disk space

 USB port or RS232C serial port

 CD-ROM or DVD drive

Mac Users:

 Mac OS X v10.5 or later

 PowerPC® G4 (867MHz or higher), G5, or Intel® processor

 Minimum 512MB RAM

 Minimum 9GB hard disk space

 USB port

 DVD drive

A Word about Labels

For best results we recommend the use of Seiko Instruments SmartLabels. Other brands may not be engineered to provide optimum, trouble-free results with your SLP; they may not work with your printer or they may damage it and void your warranty.

SmartLabels are available in a wide variety of sizes and colors to properly label almost anything.

The SmartLabels have a mark on the backing of each label that the SLP 620, 650, and 650SE uses for top of label alignment. Check to be sure the labels have this mark before loading them into the SLP.

Sensor mark

Mark

Note: Older SmartLabels did not have this mark. Be sure that the SLP 620, 650, and 650SE are listed as

supported printers on the SmartLabels package.

Caring for Labels

The labels are sensitive to heat, moisture, and light. With this in mind:

 Store labels in a cool, dry place.

 Do not scratch or rub labels with a hard object.

 Do not expose labels to high heat or direct light for an extended period of time.

 Keep organic solvents away from labels.

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