Panduit LS7 manual Introduction and Safe Operation, Safe Operation Practices

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INTRODUCTION AND SAFE OPERATION

The LS7 printer was designed specifically to make cable, patch panel, faceplate and facility marking effortless. This palm-sized printer combines high quality thermal transfer print, fas t loading tape cassettes and industrial label materials to eliminate concerns about labels falling off.

This manual will guide you step by step through the set-up, operation, and troubleshooting of the LS7 Printer. If you have problems not covered herein, contact your local Panduit Sales Representative or call Panduit Technical Support at 866-871-4571 (outside the US, refer to page 70 for contact information).

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 cons titutes 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.

Do Not Substitute Parts Or Modify Equipment

Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform an unauthorized modification to the printer or its accessories. The proper components for service and repair may be obtained from Panduit Corp.

WARNING:

When the printer has been in use for an extended period of time, the printer motor may become hot. DO NOT touch the printer motor with bare hands.

Patent numbers and patent publication numbers which are related to this product are as follows: USP4839742, USP4927278, USP4976558, USP4983058, USP5009530, USP5069557, USP5120147

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Contents Page Contents Page Getting started Safe Operation Practices Introduction and Safe OperationDo Not Operate In An Explosive Environment Do Not Operate In Wet Or Damp AreasInformation to USA Users Information to Canadian Users General Precautions Warranty Information Bottom View General DescriptionTOP View LS7 Keyboard & LCD DisplayTo change the batteries BatteriesTo connect the optional AC adapter Optional AC AdapterTo change the LS7 tape cassette Tape CassetteTape Width Label CodeLabel Code Laminated Industrial Tape Laminated Industrial Tape Separator ToolPrint Head & Rollers To clean the print head and rollersPrint head Rollers Be careful not to touch the cutter blades with bare hands To clean the tape cutter bladesTape Cutter Carrying Case For your Information To turn off the machine Power KEYTo turn on the machine Code KEY Code & Caps KeysTo type capital letters continuous ly Caps KEYRight Cursor KEY Cursor KeysLeft Cursor KEY Down Cursor KEY UP Cursor KEYTo add a space Space KEYIs used to end a Return KEYTo add a new line of text 1John SmithTo apply a selected item 1DATATo delete a sequence of characters Backspace KEYTo delete one character To quit a function without changing your text To delete all of the text Clear FunctionTo type in an accented character Accent FunctionAccented characters 1NOË AccentÈéëêe To type in a symbol Symbol FunctionSymbols 1PHONE To set the length of the label Length FunctionTo turn on or off the length function Length Length inchTape width Sizes in points Setting Size PointsSize Function Size To change the size settingAuto Tape Width Text 12 mmWhile still holding down Code , con Underline Function To change the underline settingUnderline OFFTo change the frame s etting Frame FunctionRound Slant DOT DOT FrameLeft Center Right Horizontal Alignment FunctionAlignment LeftMirror To change the mirror printing settingMirror Printing Function Copies Print KEY, Copies & Feed FunctionsTo use the numbering function Serialization FunctionNumeric SerializeStart Value END ValueRotate Legend Function To enable the rotate legend functionIncrement Rotate Legnd Repeat Legend FunctionRepeat Legnd 01.00 Line Drawing Function To enable/dis able the line functionVertcl Line Right EdgeIncrement by PressFunction To enable the page function1A207 LabelTo store a text file Memory File FunctionsStoring Text Deleting a File Recalling TextTo overwrite the stored file with the new one To recall a text filePress Or pres s just BS Press the key File StoreRecall FileFile Clear Barcode Function Symbol Character To change the barcode parameter settingsTo add a special character to the barcode data To add the barcode to your textTo delete the barcode from your text Width Small CodeCheck DIG OFF Check DIGCode Label Code TroubleshootingProblem Remedy Error Message List Empt Y BufferFUL L CAN’TFunction ProblemNot Allowed InvalidSE T ErrorLengt H SystemHardware Technical Support ContactsSoftware LCD