Por table Integrated Printer User’s Guide 1-800-788-5572 Local: 503-644-5572 www.DuraLabel.com www.GraphicProducts.
Toro Portable Integrated Printer Standalone Capability Toro is an independent printing system complete with keyboard, touch screen, software and mouse. Toro comes with everything you need to design and print arc flash, pipe marking, NFPA, right-to-know, OSHA compliance, barcoding, wayfinding and custom labels and signs. Independence Toro’s complete system means there is no longer a need to network into your in-house computer system so there are NO security or interface issues.
Table of Contents 1. Warranty Information/FCC Compliance/ Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 2 Warranty Information FCC Compliance Safety Instructions 2. Getting To Know Your Toro. . . . . . . . Pg.
1. Warranty Information/FCC Compliance/Safety Instructions Warranty Information The DuraLabel Toro is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Graphic Products, Inc. will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacements will be made at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor, provided the purchaser shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
FCC Compliance for American Users This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
2. Getting To Know Your Toro Find a location to place your Toro printer where it will be convenient and ergonomically comfortable. Choose a location that allows the keyboard and screen to be easily used while still having the capability to load supply. When the top cover is opened, the Toro requires 21" of height clearance for supply loading. Place the Toro with the DuraLabel logo facing toward you. Control Panel The Toro Control Panel is centered at the top of the printer as it faces you.
Power Button This button powers up your Toro both in battery mode and A/C mode. When you first activate the power button a tone will sound and the green light will blink for approximately 30 seconds while the Toro software is booting up. When the light turns solid green your Toro is ready to print. For powering down push the power button. The light will flash green and the Toro screen will go dark. If the power light is slowly blinking green Toro is in sleep mode. Press any key a few times to wake up Toro.
Toro Keyboard Keyboard Release The Toro keyboard is permanently mounted to the printer housing. It features an 11" QUERTY layout with an embedded calculator function. Open the keyboard by moving the release slider on the control panel and pull the screen down until it seats on your work surface. Above the keyboard on the right, there are three indicator lights that illuminate when “Lock” functions are engaged: 1 = Numbers Lock (Num Lock), A = Upper Case Lock (Caps Lock) and Arrow = Scroll Lock.
3. Loading Ribbon and Vinyl Supply Loading Ribbon 1. Open the Toro cover all the way until it seats. Install a ribbon rewind core onto the gray, spring-loaded ribbon rewind holder on the top of the print carriage. 2. Place the other end of the ribbon core onto the holder on the other side. Make sure to align the notch on the holder with the notch on the core. Ribbon Rewind Core Holders Print head release buttons 3.
Loading Supply Fixing Tabs 1. Make sure the print carriage is in the up position (gray buttons over cutter station). 2. Place the label supply onto the supply shaft and secure with the label fixing tabs on either side. 3. With the label supply extending over the top of the spool toward the cutter station, place the spindle into the slots within the supply well. With the DuraLabel supply label facing the back of the printer. 4.
4. Getting Started Opening Screen The Toro opening screen and menu bar is your introduction to the Toro software, drives and instructions. The Menu Bar Icons are numbered below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. DuraSuite Software This link takes you to our DuraSuite software program. This is where you will find readymade templates for arc flash, pipe marking, NFPA diamonds, RTK color bars and a custom label designer. A DuraSuite manual has been included with your Toro printer.
2. QLabel-IV Barcode Software for Number Sequencing and Database Merging QLabel-IV software allows you to build and save your own barcodes. A printed QLabel Walkthrough is included with your Toro. There is also a PDF version available on the Toro. Select Training under Programs on the Toro toolbar. 3. Templates Pull-down Menu Clicking Templates reveals a drop-down menu listing the major categories of label templates. Selecting a category displays a pop-up window showing the labels in that category.
4. Programs Drop-down Menu This menu provides paths to the four most commonly used applications: DuraSuite, Label Writer, Label Draw and QLabel Barcoding. This menu also links to Training. Select this to access How-To documents, Label Examples, Manuals and Instructional Videos. 5. C Drive & D Drive Toro documents and programs are located on the “C” and “D” drives. 6. My Documents This folder serves as a shortcut to your most commonly used templates, label designs, symbols and pictures.
7. Printer Settings The Printer Settings window will come up when you change supply between continuous vinyl, and blackmark or die-cut supply or when a print driver change is needed. a. To bring up the Printer Settings window select Printer Icon in the Toro toolbar. b. Driver settings will automatically default to the supply loaded in the Toro. If you want to manually change the setting select the arrow to the right of the window to see other driver setting options. c.
10. Contact Information This button opens a window that provides a phone number and website you can use for toll-free customer support, supply orders and product updates. 11. Shutdown Power Button This button provides an option to shut down electronically rather than using the manual button on the control panel. 12. Date & Time To change the time zone setting, or to toggle automatic daylight savings time setting, select the Time Zone tab and select the desired time zone from the pull-down list.
Inserting and Manipulating Graphic Symbols and Icons On OpenOffice toolbar select the Picture Frame Icon (Gallery). A Symbol/Icon gallery will open above the template window. Select a New Theme from the scroll menu to the left (such as Elec Sound). A family of symbols will appear in the window to the right. Select a Symbol and drag it to the template palette. To resize, select and Drag one of the eight green boxes outlining the symbol.
Special Applications Label Writer can be used for a variety of special applications, including automatic number sequencing, mail merge functionality, printing multiple wire wraps, and creating table tents. Tutorials and templates for a variety of special applications can be found by selecting Training then How To from the Toro toolbar. 6. Creating Bar Codes Select Programs then EZBarCode from the Toro toolbar. Enter the desired text in the blank field.
8. Advanced Functions Using the USB Drive To copy non-program files, such as images, templates, or spreadsheets, onto the Toro, first load the files onto a USB drive. Insert the drive into any unused USB port on the side of the Toro. After a few moments, a button labeled D: will appear on the Toro Toolbar. Click on this button to view the contents of the USB drive. Drag and drop files to the desired location on the Toro using the folder tree at the left of the window.
Installing an External Pointing Device The Toro supports most USB-compatible pointing devices, including computer mice and trackballs. To install a pointing device, plug it into any available USB port on the Toro. The computer will automatically recognize the device. To optimize mouse recognition speed select Programs then System then Improve USB recognition speed under Preferences. You will need to reboot your Toro.
Battery Loading: The Toro battery conveniently mounts into the back of the Toro. Remove the battery cover door by pushing the slot downward and pulling the door away. Position the battery so the cut-outs are aligned and the contacts are in position with the contact interface. Push the battery in until the locking slider on the right of the battery slot can be locked into the up position. Battery Maintenance: When not in use, keep your Toro battery in a cool, dry place.
Cutter Cleaning 1. Turn the printer power OFF. 2. Remove the screws on both sides of the manual cutter module. 3. Unplug the sensor connector and remove the cutter module. 4. Open a cleaning swab, and place the swab between your index finger and your thumb. Squeeze the swab until it snaps. Alcohol will be distributed to the cotton side of the swab. While pressing down on the cutter, run a cleaning swab back and forth several times across the upper blade on of the back side of the cutter. 5.
Other Troubleshooting Tips Q: When printing, only part of the contents were printed. - Check if label or ribbon is stuck on the thermal print head. - Check if application software has errors. - Check if start position setting has errors. - Check if ribbon has wrinkles. - Check if power supply is correct. - Check driver setting. Q: When printing, part of the label was not printed completely. - Check if thermal print head is stained or dusty. - Check the quality of the vinyl supply and ribbon.
12. Specifications Printer • Type: Thermal Transfer • Print Speed: up to 3 inches per second • Resolution: 300 dots per inch • Max. Print Width: 4.0" • Max. Print Length: 30 inches using Label Writer software • Unlimited length using DuraSuite software and EXT cut setting Indicators & Buttons • Indicators: Power, Printer Status, Supply Status, Battery Status • Buttons: Power, Supply Feed, Keyboard Release, Screen Release, Battery Release Communication Interface • Communications: USB 2.
13. End User License Agreement Microsoft XP – Embedded Device You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Graphic Products, Inc. from Microsoft Licensing, GP or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.
• SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WITH RESTRICTIONS. You may permanently transfer rights under this EULA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the DEVICE, and only if the recipient agrees to this EULA. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE. • EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is subject to U.S. export jurisdiction.
• SECURITY UPDATES. Content providers are using the digital rights management technology (“Microsoft DRM”) contained in this SOFTWARE to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated.
Other Software Toro includes, in addition to Microsoft software, the following licensed software: • Adobe Reader 9.0® - Use of Adobe Reader is subject to the End User License Agreement available online at http://www.adobe.com/products/eulas/. • OpenOffice Writer, Open Office Draw, and Open Office Calculator - This product is made available subject to the terms of GNU Lesser General Public License Version 3.0. A copy of the LGPL license can be found at http://www.openoffice.org/license.html.
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