Panduit LS8 manual Introduction & Safe Operation, Safe Operation Practices

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INTRODUCTION & SAFE OPERATION

Congratulations on your purchase of the PANTHERLS8 Hand-Held Thermal Transfer Printer. The versatile PANTHERLS8 is designed to meet the demanding printing requirements of electrical and network users. The LS8 prints high quality industrial labels on a wide variety of materials for electrical and network applications, such as wire/cable, components, safety, and facility identification. It is the ideal labeling tool for electricians, installers, maintenance personnel, and contractors. As you will read throughout this operator’s manual, the PANTHERLS8 has been designed with many time saving features that will allow you to maximize your labeling productivity.

This manual will guide you step by step through the set-up, operation, and troubleshooting of the PANTHERLS8 Hand-held Thermal Transfer Printer. If you have problems not covered herein, contact your local Panduit Sales Representative, call Panduit Technical Support at 866-871-4571, or call Panduit Customer Service at 800-777-3300. More information is also available on the web at www.panduit.com.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

The following general safety practices supplement the specific warnings and cautions depicted elsewhere in this manual. They are recommended precautions that must be understood and applied during the operation and maintenance of this printer.

Do Not Operate In An Explosive Environment

Do not operate the printer in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of this printer in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.

Do Not Operate In Wet Or Damp Areas

Do not operate this printer in wet or damp areas. Operation of the printer in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.

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Contents Panther LS8 Getting Started Section Getting Started Introduction & Safe Operation Safe Operation PracticesDo Not Substitute Parts Or Modify Equipment Additional Reference Materials Panther LS8 Hand-Held Thermal Transfer Printer General DescriptionP1 Label Cassette System Print Technology Smart Label CassetteLabel Cutter Carrying CasePC KIT Loading the Batteries Loading Batteries and Label CassetteLoading a Label Cassette Keyboard Functions Basic Keyboard Functions Section Working with Using the Panther LS8 Home ScreenTool Menu Tool IconsCreating Text Creating TextInserting Text Deleting TextText Rotation Text StyleText Justification Serialization Tool Creating SerializationsCreating a Serialization More Serialization Parameters A01 A02 A03Advanced Serialization Options Editing a SerializationCreating Symbols Symbol ToolCreating a Symbol Editing a SymbolCreating Symbols Creating Data Lists Data ToolCreating a Data Tool Editing a Data ToolCreating BAR Codes Bar Code ToolCreating a Bar Code Editing a Bar CodeBar Code Settings Serialized Bar CodesCreating a Date or Time Stamp Creating Lines A01 A02 LinesA01 A01 A02 A03 A04 A05 A06 Creating Lines Frames Creating FramesCreating a Frame Using the Page Function Using PagesFunction Setup Menu Setting UP the Panther LS8 Using File ManagerLabel Modes Setting UP the Panther LS8 Using File Manager Installing Pantherlink PantherlinkPrinter Cleaning Instructions Cleaning the Print Head and Drive RollerPrinter Troubleshooting Symptom ActionLabels Warranty Information General Specifications