WINCODE LP423N, LP433N User Manual

LP423N / LP433N USER MANUAL

User Manual：LP4 series
Issue Date：2018/08/31
Version 4.1

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Declaration

The content of this manual is subject to change without prior notice and cannot be
altered without written permission obtained from Wincode Technology Co., Ltd
(hereinafter referred to as “Wincode”). No part of this manual may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form by any means. This manual includes the installation instruction
and detailed description of possible questions in the operation. Wincode has reserved
the right to improve product including technology, components, software and
hardware.

Copyright

The Copyright of this manual is belonged to Wincode
Ver4.0, 08. 2018.
Printed in Taiwan

Trademark

Our registered trademark:

Compliances

CE Class B

FCC Part 15, Class B

CCC, CB, BIS, KC

Comply with RoHS regulation

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Safety Instructions

Please read the following instructions carefully.

1. Install printer on the flat and stable place. To avoid printer exposed in the

high temperature or high humidity or polluted place.

2. Do not disassemble the printer and adapter under any circumstances.

3. Please check the voltage before printer is connected with power outlet; If

printer is deemed to idle for a long time, please pull out the power cord to

avoid voltage instability to cause printer damage.

4. If printer gets water or conductive material, please shut off the power

immediately to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.

5. To avoid printer to start printing while there is no label paper installed;

otherwise the print head and platen roller would be damaged.

6. The print head is a thermal part, please do not touch it or its peripherals

during printing or after printing.

7. Shut down the printer when connecting or disconnecting interfaces to avoid

any damage happened.

8. Please choose designated adapter model of Wincode to connect printer

accordingly.

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Contents

Declaration .......................................................................................................... - 1 -

Safety Instructions ............................................................................................... - 2 -

Contents .............................................................................................................. - 3 -

1. Product Introduction .................................................................................... - 5 -

1.1 Unpacking and checking ......................................................................... - 6 -

1.2 Appearance ............................................................................................ - 7 -

2. Setup ........................................................................................................... - 9 -

2.1 Setting up the printer ............................................................................. - 9 -

2.2 Ribbon Loading..................................................................................... - 10 -

2.3 Label Loading ....................................................................................... - 16 -

2.4 Real Time Clock Battery Installation ...................................................... - 19 -

2.5 Cutter Installation (Optional) ................................................................ - 20 -

2.5.1Label Installation ......................................................................... - 22 -

2.6 Peeler Installation (Optional) ................................................................ - 23 -

2.6.1Label Installation ......................................................................... - 26 -

3. Driver installation ....................................................................................... - 27 -

3.1 Printer Installation ................................................................................ - 28 -

3.2 Install driver with “Add a Printer” in Microsoft ...................................... - 32 -

3.2.1 Printer Installation ...................................................................... - 33 -

3.3 Printing Setup (Driver Setup) ................................................................ - 40 -

3.3.1 Page Setup ................................................................................. - 40 -

3.3.2 Media Settings ........................................................................... - 41 -

3.3.3 Sensor Calibration ............................................................... - 43 -

3.3.4 Options ...................................................................................... - 44 -

3.3.5 Image Processing ....................................................................... - 47 -

3.3.6 Tools .......................................................................................... - 48 -

3.3.7 About ........................................................................................ - 49 -

4. WinLabel tool suite .................................................................................... - 50 -

4.1 Software Introduction ........................................................................... - 50 -

4.2 Software Installation ............................................................................. - 51 -

4.3 WINLABEL Label Editing Software ......................................................... - 52 -

4.4 Update settings and update check ........................................................ - 53 -

4.5 Firmware update Tool ........................................................................... - 54 -

5. Printer Utility ............................................................................................. - 55 -

5.1 Printing Summary ................................................................................. - 57 -

5.2 Settings ................................................................................................ - 58 -

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5.3 File Management.................................................................................. - 61 -

5.4 Send Command .................................................................................... - 62 -

6. LED indicators and button explanation ........................................................ - 63 -

7. Maintenance .............................................................................................. - 66 -

8. Appendix – LP4N series specification .......................................................... - 67 -

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1. Product Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Wincode’s LP4N series label printer, this desktop label
printer with reasonable price has reliable quality to provide user highly-efficient
printing performance. The LP4 series printer not only can print label in text or graphic
formats, but owns basic function and convenient operation interface.

In addition, LP4N series label printer with elegant bright black enclosure has cover
open buffer design to avoid hand clamped in operation; The maximum 5” outside
diameter label loading space; Dual ribbon loading design enables user to use 100m or
300m ribbon; It is also equipped 32 bit processor with highly efficient relevant
configurations to make printing action smoothly and clearly so it can be applied in the
different fields such as retailing, health care, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing
and so on.

The bundled label design program as “WinLabel” provides completed label design
tools and barcode resource for user to design ideal label format; Free database
function can be connected with Excel, Access, Text file…etc. and get required
information in the specified position of label. Standalone function can support
advanced models LP4A series to produce standalone format label.

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1.1 Unpacking and checking

Unpacking the package, and refer to the below packing list to check whether any part

is damaged or missing in transit. If this incident has been happened, please contact

with local dealer or distributor for further assistance.

Label Printer CD Disc (Optional) Quick Installation Guide

USB Cable Adapter Power Cord

Ribbon Supply Spindle Empty Paper Core (1” core) 0.5”ribbon cap
Ribbon Take-up Spindle

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1.2 Appearance

(Figure 1: Front View)

(Figure 2: Rear View)

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(Figure 3: Inside View)

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2. Setup

2.1 Setting up the printer

1.) Place the printer on the flat surface.

2.) Make sure the power switch is OFF.

3.) Choose corresponding cable (RS232 or USB 2.0) to connect printer with computer.

4.) Plug the DC power cord into the power slot and plug the AC power cord into a
socket on the wall.

Note: Power Cord instruction

⚫ To use 100-125 Voltage, please choose minimum rating power cord. (125V, 10A)
⚫ To use 200-240 Voltage, please choose minimum rating power cord. (250V, 10-

16A)

⚫ Please select the power cord length less than 2 meter.
⚫ Power cord is connected with adapter and have to plug in the jack

as ICE-320-C13 as right figure.

Country/ Area

North

America/Taiwan

Europe

China

Power cord

Voltage and

Electricity Spec.

125V, 10A

SVT 18AWG

250V,10A

H05VV-F

250V,10A

RVV H05VV-F

Plug (Refers to the

local plug standard)

125V, 10A

250V, 16A

250V, 10A

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2.2 Ribbon Loading

1) 1” core (300m length ribbon)

Open the ribbon cover and top cover; Install an empty paper core onto the
ribbon take-up spindle; Install a ribbon onto the ribbon supply spindle.

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0.5” core (100m length ribbon)
Open the ribbon cover and top cover; install the two 0.5" ribbon caps on the
right white holders.

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2) Pull back the pressing lever, then load the right side of ribbon first into the

ribbon supply mechanism.
The left side of ribbon supply spindle needs to be connected with bulge part
of left supply mechanism completely (Turn the gear until the bulge part in the
notch of spindle).

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3) Load the right side of paper core first into the ribbon take-up mechanism.

The left side of ribbon take-up spindle needs to be connected with bulge part of
take-up mechanism completely. (Turn the gear until the bulge part in the notch
of spindle).

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4) Pull the ribbon to bypass print head and then attach the ribbon leader on the

empty paper core with tapes, then rotate the ribbon rewind wheel until ribbon
surface has no wrinkle; Close the ribbon cover to finish ribbon installation.

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6. Ribbon Installation Path

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2.3 Label Loading

1) Hold on each side of label holder, press the orange buttons and then arrange

the width, and place a label roll between the holders.

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2) Pull the label paper through the rubber roller and push the both sides of label

under the label guides. Close the top cover to finish label installation.

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3) Label installation path

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2.4 Real Time Clock Battery Installation

2.4.1 Get started (Battery is excluded in the LP4N model)

1) Turn off the power, and then remove the power cord and relevant connected

cable.

2) Open the chassis cover at the bottom, there is a battery with insulation sheet.

3) Pull out the insulation shim.

2.4.2 Replace the battery

1) Turn off the power and disconnect all the cables attached.

2) Loose the three screws at the bottom, and then open the lower part cover to

see the motherboard.

3) Press the button beside the battery as below figure.

4) The battery would be left from the mount.

5) Place a new battery and then press until it is fixed in the installation mount.

*Notice: the battery model CR2032 is recommended.

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2.5 Cutter Installation (Optional)

1) Turn off the power and disconnect all the cables attached.

2) Open the upper cover and take down the front baffle.

3) Make the connected cable go through the hole of right side of lower part.

Paper out hole

The cable connector