Epson LabelWorks LW-600P User's Guide

LabelWorks LW-600P User's Guide

6 Tape ejection slot7 Tape coverBack1 Bluetooth button2 Power port3 USB port4 Battery cover5 Security cable attachment pointParent topic: Introduction

Related tasksPrinting Labels With Label Editor LiteAC Adapter Safety Instructions• Use only the AC adapter and power cord that came with your product.

• Insert batteries so that the polarities (+ and –) are correct.• Remove dead batteries promptly.• Do not heat batteries or throw them in fire or wate

established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shieldedequipment interface cable with this device

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of anyoptions or any consumable products other than those

Setting Up the PrinterFollow the instructions in these sections to set up your label printer.Connecting the AC AdapterInstalling BatteriesInserting an

Note: Batteries are not included.1. Press the tab and open the battery cover.2. Insert the batteries with the + and – ends facing as shown.12

3. Replace the battery cover.Parent topic: Setting Up the PrinterInserting and Removing Tape CartridgesYou can use LabelWorks tapes with widths rangin

2. Remove any slack from the tape using a pencil or pen.3. Lift up the tape cover.4. Insert the cartridge as shown and press it down firmly until it s

5. Close the tape cover.To remove a tape cartridge, open the cover, grasp the sides of the tape, then lift it out of the printer.Parent topic: Setting

Turning the Printer On and OffMake sure the AC adapter is connected or batteries are installed.• To turn on the printer, press the power button.The Bl

Using the Label Printer With Your Mobile DeviceFollow the instructions in these sections to use the label printer with your mobile device.Installing i

2. Press the power button and the Bluetooth button at the same time.The printer powers on and the Bluetooth light pulses.3. Pair your device to the pr

Pairing is complete when the printer is listed in the paired devices list.Note: The Bluetooth icon in the status bar on your device does not change af

Using the Printer With Your ComputerFollow the instructions in these sections to use the label printer with your computer.Connecting the Printer to Yo

Getting Started With Label EditorFollow the instructions in these sections to get started using Label Editor for Windows.Installing Label EditorStarti

Note: If you want to go directly to the main screen when you start Label Editor, check Do NotDisplay This Dialog at Startup.2. Select your printer and

Label Editor Main Window1 Operation guide bar2 Edit toolbar3 Text toolbar4 Font box5 Green handle6 Label area (The red line indicates the area that wi

Label Editor ToolbarsThe toolbars on the main window provide easy access to the main features of Label Editor.Edit toolbarSelect a block for editingDr

Redo the last undo actionOpen the properties window for the selected blockFeed the tapeFeed and cut the tapeLayout toolbarRotate the selected block 90

Text toolbarMake the selected text boldMake the selected text italicUnderline the selected textReverse the selected text and background (change black

Setting Default Preferences in Label EditorWorking With Blocks in Label EditorAdding Borders in Label EditorInserting Images in Label EditorInserting

2. Enter text in the label, then click outside the label.You see your text on the label surrounded by a red line with green handles like this:28

3. To change the font and size, select the text box and select the font name and font size from theselection boxes. (You can use any font installed on

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Editing Text Design in Label EditorSetting Default Preferences in Label EditorYou can define default settings for the Label Editor screen, text format

Your text appears as you type it in.3. To select the text block you have typed, click outside the text.Green handles appear around the text block:4. D

Adding Borders in Label EditorYou can select from a variety of borders for your labels and ribbons.1. Enter the text for your label.2. Click the Borde

Related tasksWorking With Blocks in Label EditorInserting Images in Label EditorYou can add your own logos, photos, or graphics to your labels and rib

8. When you are finished, click OK.Parent topic: Designing Labels With Label EditorRelated tasksWorking With Blocks in Label EditorInserting Symbols i

5. Adjust the size and position of the symbol and text.6. To adjust the symbol format, if necessary, double-click the symbol.You see this window:7. Se

1. Click the Barcode icon.You see this window:2. Select the type of barcode you want to create.3. To include the code number beneath the barcode, sele

Parent topic: Designing Labels With Label EditorRelated tasksWorking With Blocks in Label EditorInserting QR Codes in Label EditorYou can create label

2. Select the type of QR code you want to create.3. Enter the URL or other text in the Code box.4. Select the Error Correction Level and Symbol Size o

Related tasksWorking With Blocks in Label EditorInserting Tables in Label EditorYou can add customized tables to your labels.1. Click the Table icon.Y

Inserting Symbols in Label Editor... 34Inserting Barcodes i

5. Select any of the tabs to display the available options.6. Select the options you want.7. When you are finished, click OK.Parent topic: Designing L

2. Select the date, update method, and display format options you want to use.3. Select any of the tabs to display additional text formatting options.

2. Do one of the following:• Select one of the available background patterns.• To create your own pattern, click Original Background Pattern, and clic

Use the tools to design your pattern and click OK. Once you have designed a pattern, Label Editorsaves it with the ready-made background patterns you

2. Click the line or shape you want to draw.Note: If you select the regular polygon shape, you can choose a polygon (and set the number ofsides) or a

6. Select any of the tabs to display the available options.7. Select the options you want.8. When you are finished, click OK.Parent topic: Designing L

4. Select the curve and transformation options you want to use.You see a preview of your text art in the window.5. Click the Decoration tab.6. Select

3. Do any of the following.• To reposition overlapping blocks, click Block Order and select any of the available options.• To flip a block horizontall

Editing Text Design in Label EditorYou can use the Text Settings window to apply more text formatting options to your label than thoseavailable in the

Creating Numbered Label Sequences in Label EditorParent topic: Using Label Editor for WindowsCreating Labels from Imported Data in Label EditorYou can

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4. Click the Import icon.You see a window like this:5. Select one of the columns that you want to import and click OK.You see the outline of an import

You see the data from the current row on the label layout:7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all the data you want to import appears on the label.8. Adjust

12. Select the number of labels you want in the Copies box.13. Select the options you want in the Data Importing section.14. Click OK to print your la

Creating Ribbons With Repeated Patterns in Label EditorYou can easily create ribbons with repeated patterns of text and graphics. Load ribbon tape in

Parent topic: Creating Special Format Labels Using Label EditorRelated tasksInserting Images in Label EditorInserting Symbols in Label EditorAdding Bo

2. Scroll down to view the available templates, select the one you want to use, and click OK.You see a window like this:3. Do one of the following:• S

4. Do any of the following:• To edit the default field labels, double-click each text block and enter the text you want.• To format the text you enter

2. Select a category on the left, then scroll through the label images to select the one you want.Note: To limit your selection to the tape width you

Creating Numbered Label Sequences in Label EditorYou can create copies of a label that are automatically numbered in sequence using numerals or letter

8. Select the Font, Size, Text Position, and Style options as necessary for the sequence.9. Click OK.You see the outline of your sequence number block

Tape Cartridge Safety Instructions ... 99AC Adapter Safet

15. Select the Paginate with Alphanumeric Sequence checkbox.16. Click OK to print.Parent topic: Creating Special Format Labels Using Label EditorPrint

2. Select the number of copies.3. If you are printing a numbered sequence of labels, select the Paginate with AlphanumericSequence checkbox.4. If you

8. To select additional printing options, click Printer Settings.You see this window:9. Select any of the tabs to display the available options.10. Se

Setting Options DescriptionPaper tabTape Width Various widths available Sets the width of the loaded tapeGet Tape Width: detects thewidth of the loade

Setting Options DescriptionResolution 180 dpi Sets the print qualityautomaticallyDithering Rough Sets the method for printingimported imagesFineBW: le

Print-Paste Printing in Label EditorYou can create labels from imported data and select individual data fields or columns to print onseparate labels.

6. Click the Print icon.You see a window like this:66

7. Select the Set Print Range checkbox in the Print-Paste Printing section.8. Select the individual labels you want to print.9. To turn off collation

Using Label Editor Lite for OS XThe Label Editor Lite software makes it easy to create labels using a Mac, as described in thesesections.Getting Start

Starting Label Editor LiteAfter you have installed the Label Editor Lite software and connected the printer to your computer, youcan start using Label

LabelWorks LW-600P User's GuideWelcome to the LabelWorks LW-600P User's Guide.7

Label Editor Lite Main Window1 Label preview area2 File area3 History area4 Insert area5 Text editing area6 Font settings list7 Tape length settings a

Parent topic: Getting Started With Label Editor LiteDesigning Labels With Label Editor LiteFollow the instructions in these sections to design a varie

2. Select the options you want to use as default settings.Note: The settings are applied to the next object you create.3. Click OK.4. Click OK again.Y

Creating a Basic Label in Label Editor LiteYou can easily create a label with text and graphics and print it on your label printer.1. Start Label Edit

5. To save your label, click the save icon, enter the file name, select any tags, and click Save.6. When you are ready to print, click the print icon.

2. Do any of the following:• Change the font by selecting it in the font list• Emphasize the text using the bold, italic, underline, or strikethrough

5. Click OK.Parent topic: Designing Labels With Label Editor LiteInserting the Date and Time in Label Editor LiteYou can add the date and/or time to y

2. Click the border icon.You see this window:3. Select the Border, Line Style, and Line Thickness options you want to use.4. Click OK.The border appea

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2. Click the arrow to expand the list of template files.Note: Template previews appear in the template window.3. Select a template and click OK.The te

Introduction to Your LabelWorks PrinterSee these sections to learn more about your label printer and this manual.Product Box ContentsNotations Used in

Printing Labels With Label Editor LiteWhen you have finished designing a label, you are ready to print.1. Click the print icon.You see a window like t

Applying Your LabelsFollow the instructions in these sections to apply your printed labels.Applying Standard LabelsIron-on LabelsApplying Standard Lab

Parent topic: Applying Your LabelsIron-on LabelsYou can apply iron-on labels to the following types of fabric:• 100% cotton• 100% linen• 100% polyeste

5. Press the iron firmly down on the entire label, holding the iron still for about 10 to 15 seconds.Repeat this step 3 or 4 times.Parent topic: Iron-

• Never clean the labels with chemicals or solvents such as benzine, thinner, or alcohol. Otherwise, theprint on the label may become faint or distort

Cleaning the PrinterFollow the instructions in these sections to clean your label printer.Cleaning the Outside of the PrinterCleaning the Print HeadCl

4. Use a dry cotton swab to gently clean the print head as shown.Parent topic: Cleaning the PrinterRelated tasksInserting and Removing Tape Cartridges

Solving ProblemsCheck the solutions in this section if you have any problems using the printer.Checking for Software UpdatesProduct Error MessagesSolu

1 Error light2 Battery light3 Bluetooth lightLight Condition Printer statusBluetooth Plusing Bluetooth enabledOn Bluetooth connection establishedFlash

Related referencesWhere to Get HelpRelated tasksInserting and Removing Tape CartridgesInstalling BatteriesSolutions to Problems Pairing with Bluetooth

Notations Used in the DocumentationFollow the guidelines in these notations as you read your documentation:• Warnings must be followed carefully to av

Related tasksInstalling BatteriesInserting and Removing Tape CartridgesConnecting the AC AdapterTurning the Printer On and OffSolutions to Computer Pr

Creating a Basic Label in Label Editor LiteCreating a Basic Label in Label EditorPrinting Labels in Label EditorPrinting Labels With Label Editor Lite

Parent topic: Solving ProblemsRelated tasksApplying Standard LabelsSolutions to Problems With Iron-on LabelsIf you are having trouble applying an iron

• Description of the problemThen call:• U.S.: (562) 276-7245, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM, PacificTime, Saturd

Technical SpecificationsThese sections list the technical specifications of your printer.Label Editor Software System RequirementsLabel Editor Lite So

Operating system OS X 10.9OS X 10.8.xOS X 10.7.xOS X 10.6.xHard drive space About 40MBDisplay 1024 × 768 (XGA) or higher resolutionInterface USB 1.1 F

Label Printer SpecificationsDimensions Width:(approximate) 2.1 inches (54 mm)Depth:5.2 inches (132 mm)Height:5.7 inches (146 mm)Weight 0.97 lb (440 g)

Battery AA alkaline battery × 6Parent topic: Technical Specifications97

NoticesCheck these sections for important notices about your label printer.Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go

• Do not block or insert objects into the AC adapter port or tape ejection slot.• Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidit