DuraLabel 9000 ® QuickStart Guide Graphic Products, Inc. 1-800-788-5572 Local: 503-644-5572 www.DuraLabel.com www.GraphicProducts.com E-mail: info@GraphicProducts.
**IMPORTANT** For Upgrading from an existing DuraLabel driver installation! Upgrade Drivers In order to upgrade DuraLabel printer drivers the previous driver will need to be uninstalled. Please follow these steps: 1. Press the “Uninstall Driver” button on the installation screen. 2. Click “Remove printer drivers” and click “Next.” 3. Click “Use advanced printer driver removal options” and click “Next.” 4. Check all existing DuraLabel printers and click “Next.” 5.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the DuraLabel 9000 wide-format sign and label printer. This guide provides steps to help you set up your printer, load supplies, and print custom signs and labels immediately. The ribbon and various print media for the DuraLabel 9000 have been optimized for compatibility and print quality. Only authorized supplies from Graphic Products will print correctly with the DuraLabel 9000. For further assistance, please visit www.DuraLabel.
Unpack Printer & Supplies Check that all equipment and supplies are present and undamaged before proceeding.
Connect Printer, Install & Configure Driver Connect The Printer 1. Connect the printer to a power supply using the provided power adapter. 2. Connect the printer to a computer using either the USB cable. Note: Please see page 16-19 of User’s Guide if you are using a Serial or Parallel Port. 3. Turn the printer ON using the power switch in the back of the printer. 4. A Found New Hardware dialogue window may appear. If so, select “No, not this time.” Install Software & Driver 1.
Load Supplies **IMPORTANT** Always turn OFF the power first! The ribbon and various printer media for the DuraLabel 9000 have been optimized for compatibility and print quality. Only authorized supplies from Graphic Products will print correctly in the Duralabel 9000. If the following procedure is not clear, please view the supply loading instructional video on the DuraLabel 9000 CD. For printing with Die-Cut labels, see Die-Cut Label Instructions section of the DuraLabel 9000 User’s Guide, pg.21.
4. Remove outside supply guide from the supply bar. Printer Cover Supply Guide Supply Bar Figure 2 5. Adjust the inside supply guide to cover the number corresponding to the size of vinyl being loaded. (see Figure 3 & 4) Figure 3 The inside supply guide is set for 6" vinyl supply/media. Figure 4 The inside supply guide is set for 8" vinyl supply/media. 6. Place the vinyl supply onto the supply bar. Note: The vinyl supply should roll over the top and towards the front of the printer. 7.
. Pull the leading edge of the vinyl supply and thread the vinyl supply under the media guide bar and through the adjustable media guides. Supply Guides Print Head Mechanism Adjustable Media Guides Platen Roller Supply Bar Printed Label Opening Media Guide Bar Figure 6 9. Pull the vinyl supply over the black platen roller and through the printed label opening. Note: Make sure the label supply threads under the green media sensor, located under the print head mechanism. 10.
Load Ribbon Supply 1. Set the ribbon guides based on the size of ribbon loaded. a. For 4.33" ribbon, move each ribbon guide to the line indicated on the label on the ribbon spindles and tighten the screws on the top of the ribbon guide. b. For 8.66" ribbon, move the ribbon guides against the inside wall of the printer. 2. Slide an empty ribbon supply core onto the front ribbon rewind spindle, flushed against the ribbon guide. 3.
5. Tape the ribbon supply to the front of the empty ribbon supply core. 6. Roll the ribbon rewind spindle (front spindle) clockwise a few times, towards the back of the printer to tighten the ribbon and remove flaws and fingerprints. Ribbon Rewind Spindle Ribbon Spindle Figure 9 7. With both hands on each side of the print head mechanism, close the print head mechanism by pressing down. Note: Make sure the print head release lever latches closed.
Creating & Printing Signs & Labels Signs and labels can be created using a variety of common software, including most word processors. The instructions in the following guide are intended for use with Microsoft Word® and other common word processors. In addition, a variety of Word templates are included on the DuraLabel 9000 CD. 1. Open Microsoft Word or another word processor. 2. Select the DuraLabel 9000 as the active printer. Format Document To Print Label 1. Adjust all margins to 0. 2.
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