User`s guide

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QuickStart Guide

Graphic Products, Inc.

1-800-788-5572

Local: 503-644-5572

www.DuraLabel.com

www.GraphicProducts.com

E-mail: info@GraphicProducts.com

DuraLabel

PRO 300

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DuraLabel PRO 300 ® QuickStart Guide Graphic Products, Inc. 1-800-788-5572 Local: 503-644-5572 www.DuraLabel.com www.GraphicProducts.com E-mail: info@GraphicProducts.
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**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.
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INTRODUCTION ® Congratulations on your new purchase of the DuraLabel PRO 300! This guide is included to get you printing as soon as possible. With this guide you will learn how to set up your printer, load supplies and print labels. ® The ribbon and various print media for the DuraLabel PRO 300 have been optimized for compatibility and print quality. Only authorized supplies from Graphic Products will print correctly in ® the DuraLabel PRO 300.
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CONTENTS Contents of Package ......................................... pg. 3 1. Load Printer .................................................. pg. 4 Load Ribbon.................................................. pg. 4 Load Vinyl Tape............................................. pg. 6 2. Connect Printer ............................................. pg. 7 3. Install Using USB Cable................................ pg. 7 4. Install Using Parallel Cable .......................... pg. 8 5. Set Up to Print .......
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USB Cable DuraLabel PRO 300 Thermal Transfer Printer ® Label Supply Spindle & 2 Fixing Tabs AC Adapter 2 Ribbon Spindles, (1 with an empty paper core) Contents of Package: ▪ DuraLabel PRO 300 Thermal Transfer Printer ▪ DuraLabel PRO 300 Installation CD ▪ DuraLabel PRO 300 QuickStart Guide ▪ DuraLabel PRO 300 User's Guide ▪ AC Adapter ▪ USB Cable ▪ 2 Ribbon Spindles (black spindles, one will have a paper core on it) ▪ Label Supply Spindle ▪ 2 Fixing Tabs (for each end of the Label Supply Spindle) ® ® ® ®
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**IMPORTANT** Always turn OFF the printer when loading supplies. Always wait at least 5 seconds before turning ON the power. 1. LOAD PRINTER See the Load Printer section (pages 3-10) in the User's Guide for a more detailed explanation of supply loading. ® The ribbon and various print media for the DuraLabel PRO 300 have been optimized for compatibility and print quality. Only authorized supplies from Graphic Products will print correctly in the DuraLabel PRO 300.
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2. Place Ribbon Supply onto the empty Ribbon Supply Spindle and insert the spindle into the Rear Hub. 3. Place the Ribbon Rewind Spindle, with the paper core, on the Front Hub. Note: Make sure the flanges on the end of the ribbon spindles are on the right side of the printer when viewing from the front. (See Figure 2) Figure 2 New Ribbon Supply Flanges on the Ribbon Spindles attaches to right side of printer. Put on Rear Hub. Empty Core for used ribbon Put on Front Hub.
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Load Vinyl Tape **IMPORTANT** Always turn OFF the power first! 1. With the Ribbon Mechanism still in upright position, center the Label Stock on the Label Supply Roll Spindle using the Fixing Tabs. (See Figure 4) Fixing Tab Figure 4 Vinyl Tape Printing Side Face Up Label Supply Spindle 2. Place the Label Supply Spindle with the Label Stock in the Label Roll Mount slots. (See Figure 5) 3. Guide the Label Stock underneath the white Teflon Bar. 4.
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2. CONNECT PRINTER **IMPORTANT** These Steps need to be done in the order below! 1. Connect the power supply. 2. Connect the DuraLabel PRO 300 to your PC using the USB or parallel cable. 3. Turn on the DuraLabel PRO 300. (Switch is in back of printer, See Figure 6) Figure 6 1 7 4 2 3 5 6 1. USB 2. Centronics 3. RS-232 4. Power Switch 5. Power Cable 6. Power Supply 7. Plug 3. INSTALL USING USB CABLE **IMPORTANT** You must have administrative rights in order to perform this installation. 1.
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4. INSTALL USING PARALLEL CABLE Skip this Step if using a USB Cable! **IMPORTANT** You must have administrative rights in order to perform this installation. 1. Insert DuraLabel PRO 300 Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Note: If you encounter a dialog box that says you must have .NET Framework, follow the instructions in the box. 2. If the CD does not automatically run, go to START >> MY COMPUTER and double-click on the DLP300 icon. 3. A “Found New Hardware” dialog box may appear.
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5. SET UP TO PRINT When printing labels it is easier to start with an existing template and make modifications than to create a new label from scratch. On the CD splash screen click on “Install Templates & Symbols.” **IMPORTANT** Perform these changes before opening the document you wish to print. Continuous Label Stock The Default Printing Preferences on your DuraLabel PRO 300 should be at the proper settings for printing on continuous vinyl and should require no adjustments. To change settings: 1.