Labelife Handheld Label Printer
1-Printer Specification
Item | Description |
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Tape Widths and the number of print lines | 3.5/6mm: 1 line 9mm: 3 line 12mm: 4 line |
Max. Print Width | 7.9mm on 12mm tape |
Tape Type | Laminated, Non-Laminated, Standard Laminated, Flexible ID, Extra Strength Adhesive, Iron-On Fabric |
Keyboard Style | QWERTY |
Number of Keys | 59 keys |
Backlight | N/A |
Print Resolution | 180 x 180 dpi |
Print Speed | 20mm/s |
Print Technology | Thermal Transfer |
Cutting Way | Manual (Cutter is detachable) |
Memory when turning off | Automatically turns off after 5 minutes |
Font type | Arial |
Font Size | Large, Medium, Small |
Style | Normal, Bold, Italic |
Width | Normal, X2, X1/2 |
Underline/Frame | 4 |
Vertical | Yes |
Printing Direction | 1-4 lines horizontal/vertical |
Margin | Full: Equal margins on both sides are 25mm Half: Equal margins on both sides are 8 mm Narrow: Equal margins on both sides are 4mm |
Available Memory | 15 labels. Up to 80 characters per label |
Shortcut Keys |
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2-Initial Settings
2-1 Turn your machine on
Supply power by using the AC adapter or six AAA batteries, and then press [Power key].
NOTE:
- The machine automatically turns off if no keys are pressed within five minutes.
- To cancel any operation, press [BS (Backspace) key].
2-2 Select label width and type
a. Select label width
Put in a cassette and select label width while using the machine for the first time. Use the navigation key to select the label width.
[Navigation key] 12mm/9mm/6mm/3.5mm [Navigation key] OK
After changing the cassette, re-select the label width from the menu.
OK (Menu) Label width OK 12mm/9mm/6mm/3.5mm OK
b. Select label type
Press [Mirror key] before printing Non-Laminated tape.
(1) Mirror ON: Mirror
(2) Mirror OFF: Mirror General
3-Basic Usage
3-1 Switching Upper Case/Lower Case
Press A/a to switch to upper case or lower case.
Upper case (Upper case letters displayed.): DABCDE 78mm
Lower case (Lower case letters displayed.): abcde 73mm
3-2 Entering Accented Characters
(1) Press an alpha character, and then press [Accented characters key]. The accent variations for that alpha character are displayed.
A [Accent] OK
(2) Use the navigation keys to select the character you want and press [OK key]
A Á Ã Ä Æ Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã | a á à â ä æ ã ą å ã ă |
C ĆČÇ | c ç č ć |
D Đ | d đ |
E Ё Ę | e ё ę |
G Ģ Ğ | g ğ |
K Ķ | k ķ |
L ĹĻ | l ļ |
N ŃŅŇ | n ń ņ ň |
O Ó Ò Ô Ø Ö Õ Œ Ő | o ó ò ô ø ö õ œ ō |
S Š Ś Ş Ŝ | s š ś ş ŝ |
T Ţ Ť | t ţ ť |
U Ú Ù Û Ü Ũ Ų Ů | u ú ù û ü ũ ų ů |
Y Ý Ÿ | y ý ÿ |
Z Ż Ź Ž | z ż ź ž |
NOTE: To cancel the current operation, press [BS (Backspace) key].
3-3 Entering Multi-Lines of text
To make multi-line text, do one of the followings:
- Enter the text and then press [Enter key] to go to the next line.
- Move the cursor to where the next line starts and press [Enter key].
NOTE:
- Use 12mm wide tape for four-line text; Use 9mm and 12mm wide tape for three-line text.
- Do not press [Enter key] after the 4th line when using 12mm wide tape to avoid the "Line limit!" error message.
- Do not press [Enter key] after the 3rd line when using 9mm wide tape to avoid the "Line limit!" error message.
- Do not press [Enter key] after 1st line, when using 3.5mm and 6mm wide tape to avoid the "Line limit!" error message.
3-4 Clearing
(1) Press [BS (Backspace) key] to delete the letters one by one. BS
(2) To delete all text and settings:
Clear [Text & Format] OK [Navigation key] OK
(3) To delete all text only once:
Clear [Text Only] OK [Navigation key] OK
3-5 Changing Label Length
Menu OK [Navigation key] Label Length OK [Auto/30-800mm] OK [Navigation key] OK
NOTE:
- After the label is printed, cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors. This will ensure that the label length matches the print setting.
- If a specific label length has been selected, [Auto] also appears on the LCD.
3-6 Printing Labels
a. Feeding (Tape Feed)
Menu OK [Navigation key] Feed OK
25mm each time for tape feeding.
b. Mirror
Mirror ON when using Non-Laminated tape.
(1) Mirror ON: Mirror
(2) Mirror OFF: Mirror General
c. Setting Margins
Menu OK [Navigation key] Margin OK [Full], [Half], [Narrow] OK [Navigation key]
Margin is for leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.
[Full] ABC (25mm each side)
[Half] ABC (8 mm each side)
[Narrow] ABC (4mm each side)
NOTE:
- After setting [Half] and [Narrow] the display shows the label length from the printed dots (:) to the end of the label.
LCD display
Full: WA DABC_ (67) Label image: ABC 67mm
Half: WA DABC_ A (41mm) Label image: ABC 41mm
Narrow: WA DABC_ Aes (25) Label image: ABC 25mm
(2) In order to save the tape, set the margin to [Narrow] for multiple copies.
(3) To avoid damage to the tape cassette, do not pull the tape.
d. Printing single copies
- If you need only 1 copy of the label, press [print key].
- To prevent damage to the tape, do not touch the cutter lever while the message "Printing..." or "Feeding..." is displayed.
- To cut off the label, push the tape cutter lever on the upper-right corner of the printer.
- Peel the printed label from the backing and apply the label.
e. Printing multiple copies
Print up to 9 copies of each label using Shift + [copies:1] OK [Navigation key] [1-9] OK or
(1) Use the navigation keys to select the number of copies.
(2) The number of copies can also be specified by pressing a number key.
Shift + [copies:1] OK press number key (1-9) OK or
3-7 Saving Label Files
Save up to 9 label files and recall them for printing at a later date. A maximum of 80 characters can be saved per file. A total of 1200 characters can be saved in memory. To edit and overwrite the stored label files is allowed.
a. Save
File OK [Navigation key] Save OK [1: ] OK [Navigation key]
b. Open
File OK [Navigation key] Open OK [1:abcde] OK [Navigation key]
NOTE: If you try to store a label file when there is already a label file stored to that number, a message "Overwrite?" will appear. Press [OK key] to replace the previous label file with the new one. Press [Backspace key] to cancel.
3-8 Using Templates
a. Multi-copy editing function
Multi-copy editing: use this function to continuously edit up to 55 different labels
(1) Input Method
OK [Input text] OK [The 2nd copy] OK [The 3rd copy] OK [The 4th copy] ... OK [The 55th copy]
3-9 Barcode
You can print barcodes on labels with this function.
Item | Description |
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Protocol | CODABAR, CODE39, ITF25, CODE128, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E |
Width | Small Large |
Bottom Text | OFF ON |
Check Code | OFF ON (only applied to CODE39, ITF25 and CODABAR) |
a. Barcode Set
When you need to print a barcode on labels for the first time, you can choose Barcode Set to do it.
Menu OK [Navigation key] Barcode OK [Barcode Set] OK [Protocol] Select a protocol OK [Navigation key] OK [Width] [Bottom Text] [Check Code] Enter Text OK [Navigation key] [Navigation key]
NOTE: "Check Code" only appears on the LCD after selecting CODE39, ITF25 or CODABAR.
b. Barcode Input
When you need to reprint another label with the last barcode you can enter text directly by Barcode Input
Menu OK [Navigation key] Barcode OK [Barcode Input] Enter Text OK
4-Other functions
4-1 Underline and Frame
You can select the desired frame design from the chart below.
Frame | 12345 | 12345 |
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1 | ||
2 | ||
3 | ||
4 |
OK [Navigation key]
NOTE: Frames cannot be printed on 12mm tape with four lines.
4-2 Short cut keys
- Shift + Print key = Multiple Copies [1-9]
- Shift + Number (0~9) = Access to special characters.
- Shift + Left Navigation = Move the cursor to the beginning of the label.
- Shift + Right Navigation = Move the cursor to the end of the label.
4-3 Text format
a. Font size
Press AAA to select font size label width.
b. Style
Font OK [Navigation key] Select a font style OK
c. Width
Width OK [Navigation key] Select a font width OK
d. Vertical
Press ABC to print vertical. Press [BS (Backspace) key] to cancel.
e. Symbols & Punctuation
Symbol OK [Navigation key] Select a symbols or punctuation OK
NOTE:
- Press [BS (Backspace) key] to return to the previous step.
- The symbols may be different between those on the LCD and printed.
5-Troubleshooting
5-1 Error message
Message | Cause | Solution |
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Low Battery! | The batteries are weak. | If using AAA alkaline batteries: Replace them with new ones. If using Ni-MH batteries: Charge them fully. |
Battery Dead | The installed batteries must be replaced. | Replace batteries with new ones. |
Invalid! | An invalid number was entered as the label length, cable diameter or faceplate length. An invalid character or number for the sequence was selected in the Serialize function. The cursor was not placed before the character being numbered. |
Correct entry. |
No Data! | An attempt was made to print a label file when no data was stored in the memory. [Print key], [Enter key], [OK key], [Preview] was pressed when no text was entered. |
Press [BS (Backspace) key] to return to the edit page and enter text. |
Line Limit! | ① 12mm: An attempt was made to enter a 4th line by pressing [Enter key]; ② 9mm: An attempt was made to enter a 3rd line by pressing [Enter key]; ③ 6mm: An attempt was made to enter a 2nd line by pressing [Enter key]; |
Reduce lines. |
Cutter Error | The cutter lever was used during the printing process. | Press [Print key] and DO NOT TOUCH the cutter lever while printing. |
Text Full! | The maximum number of characters (80 characters for regular text) was already entered. | Reduce entry. |
Text Limit! | The number of entered characters exceeds the label length. | Reduce the text or select [Auto] as the label length. |
No Frame OK? | Printing four lines on 12mm tape with Frame setting ON. (Press [OK key] to print or [Backspace key] to cancel.) | Select [OK key] to print with no Frame or press [Backspace key] to cancel. |
No Cassette! | ① 12mm: An attempt was made to enter a 4th line by pressing [Enter key] ② 9mm: An attempt was made to enter a 3rd line by pressing [Enter key] ③ 6mm: An attempt was made to enter a 2nd line by pressing [Enter key] |
Input a cassette with QUIN Mark. Cover the back of machine. |
5-2 Solutions to other problems
Problems | Solutions |
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The display stays blank after turning on machine | Check that the batteries are correctly inserted. If the batteries are weak, replace them. If using the power adaptor, make sure the cord is connected correctly and power is turned on. |
When the label is printed out, the margin (space) is too large on both sides of the text | See "Setting Margin" in this user manual and select [Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller margins for labels. |
The printer does not print, or the printed characters are not formed correctly. | Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly. If the tape cassette is empty, replace it. Check that the cassette cover is fully closed. |
The setting has cleared on its own. | When the power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text& formats in the display will be lost. Language and Unit settings will also be cleared. If the batteries are weak, replace them. |
A blank horizontal line appears through the printed label. | There may be some dust on the printer head. Remove the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the printer head with an up-and-down motion. Or insert a print head cleaning cassette to clean the printer head more easily. |
The printer has "locked up" (i.e., nothing happens when a key is pressed, even though the printer is on) | Replace batteries in case that batteries are weak. Restart the printer by pressing the Power key. If the two solutions above do not work, return to your seller. |
The power turns off when trying to print | The batteries may be weak. Replace them. Check that the batteries are correctly inserted. |
The tape does not feed correctly or the tape gets stuck inside the machine. | Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. The cutter lever has been used while printing. DO NOT TOUCH the cutter lever during printing. |
Product warranty Description
Product after-sales service is strictly base on the consumer protection law of the People's Republic of China and the Product Quality law of the People's Republic of China.
Services are as below:
- The free warranty period is 1 year from the date of purchase (according to the date of the official purchase invoice).
- Within-days from the date of user's receipt, user can choose to return, replace or get free repair service. Within---days from the date of rerceipt, user can choose to replace or repair product. Service is free of charge.
- Free repair service does not include insurance, postage, shipping and other fees, nor does provide door-to-door service.
Non-warranty regulations are as follows:
The warranty is void under the following conditions:
- Exceeding the warranty period.
- Not presenting the original purchase invoice and the original warranty/maintenance card together, or the warranty card does not match the invoice information.
- Presenting a damage warranty/maintencace card (e.g. tearing tempering).
- Altering product information.
- Damage caused by unauthorized repair, diassembling, etc.
- Damage caused by human error.
- Damage caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, windstorm, lighting strikes, or external disasters such as fires and house collapse.
- Failure or damage caused by harsh conditions (oil, dust, moisture, direct sunlight, etc.) or failure to use or care for as require by the instruction manual.
Please save the warranty/maintenance card properly. The warranty/maintenance card will not be replaced if lost.
Product warranty description takes effect with warranty/maintenance card properly filled in.
Warranty/Maintenance Card
Request | Replace | Return | Repair | |
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User Info | Name: Phone: Address: Date of Purchase : Purchase Method: |
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Product Info | Product Order Number: Product Serial Number: |
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Problem Description / Reasons |
The form below is for staff filling only:
Maintenance | Fault conditions: | Maintenance staff : |
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Processing situation : | Repair date : | |
e Records | Repair ticket number: | Date of inspection : |
File Info : application/pdf, 11 Pages, 5.96MB
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