LM400e Series
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Features of LM400e Series The LM400e Series – the rugged industrial generation of high performance printers with high resolution capabilities. The LM400e is a user-friendly printer providing high throughput and print speed in barcode label production. Superior print performance The LM400e ensures high print quality, enlarges and prints various types of fonts in a free layout. Operation panel and LCD display The LM400e is user-friendly and operable using two keys on the operation panel.
Safety Precautions This Quick Guide contains important information for safety of the user. To insure proper use, please read these Safety Precautions before using this product. ▲ Pictograph Descriptions The following pictograph descriptions are used in this Quick Guide and on the printer for safety of the user and others as well as the prevention of damage or loss to property. Descriptions for the pictographs and symbols used in these instructions are included below.
: Do not dispose the printer by fire, or expose it to heat, or put in fire. : Unplug the printer from power outlet. : Connect ground wire to ground slot. Warning : Place the printer on a surface that is flat and level ● Do not leave the printer on unstable surfaces. If the printer falls and hits someone, it could cause injury. : Do not expose the printer to liquids or moisture ● Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as beverages, vases, or chemical product near the printer.
: Use only the designated electrical power and voltage ● Use the type of power source indicated on the printer. Different voltage may cause fire or electric shock. : Connect ground wire ● Make sure to connect the ground wire of the printer to the ground slot. Failure to do so may cause electric shock. Warning : Power cord ● Do not attempt to damage, break, or modify the power cord. Also, avoid placing a heavy object on, heating, or pulling the power cord.
outlet, and contact your nearest dealer, service center or the store where you purchased the printer. Do not attempt to repair the printer yourself. : Do not disassemble ● Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. Fire or electric shock may occur. For service and repair of internal problem, please contact your nearest dealer or service center or the store where you purchased the printer for assistance.
shock. ● When disconnecting the power cord from the printer or a power outlet, pull on the plug. If not, it may cause exposure of wire, breaking of wire, overheating, fire or electric shock. : Replacing fuse ● Disconnect the power cord from a power outlet before replacing the fuse. : Cover ● When opening/closing the cover, be careful not to get your fingers caught. Hold the cover tightly and stop it from dropping down. : Thermal head ● Thermal head will become hot during the printing process.
: Maintenance and cleaning ● Disconnect the power cord from a power outlet when maintaining or cleaning the printer.
Table of Contents ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Precautions for installation and handling……………………………..1, 2, 3 Unpacking……………………………………………………………………...4 Accessories…………………………………………………………………….5 Names of parts…………………………………………………………..6, 7, 8 Setting roll label……………………………………………………….9, 10, 11 Setting fan-fold label………………………………………………..12, 13, 14 Setting carbon ribbon……………………………………………….15, 16, 17 Adjusting pitch sensor……………………………………………………….18 Turning on power………………………………………………………..
Precautions for installation and handling Printer operation can be affected by the printer environment. Refer to the following instructions for installation and handling of LM400e. ▲ Select a safe location When selecting a location for installation of LM400e, consider the following topics. Place the printer on a surface that is flat and level If the surface is not flat and level, this may result in poor print quality. This may also cause malfunction and shorten the life span of the printer.
Avoid dust Dust buildup may result in poor print quality. This may cause not only malfunction but also shorten the life span of the printer. Keep out of direct sunlight This printer has a built-in optical sensor. Exposure to direct sunlight will make the sensor less responsive and may cause the label to be sensed incorrectly. Close the cover when printing. Do not place the printer near crane or pressing machine. Machineries such as crane and pressing machine require large amount of power.
▲ Power supply The LM400e Series require AC110-220V. Provide a stable source of electricity to the printer Do not share the power outlets with other appliances such as a heater and refrigerator requiring a measurable amount of power. Also, avoid using the power outlet near such appliances are plugged into. This may cause voltage reduction and malfunction. Connect the power cord to a grounded power outlet Make sure to have the facility equipped with the ground slot.
Unpacking Taking the LM400e from the box and removing the protective molded cover and plastic cover, it is ready for installation.
Accessories Make sure you have received all of the following items in this package. If there are any accessories missing, contact your nearest dealer or the store where you purchased the printer. Power cord Power cord Quick Guide ▲ Box Keep the box and cushioning material that protects the printer (2 pc. each for top and bottom). When sending your printer for service, reuse the box and cushioning material.
Names of parts Side cover Ribbon take-up spindle Ribbon supply spindle Operation panel: LCD for displaying messages, two operation keys, two-color LED for indicating printer status Power ON/OFF switch: Turns power ON or OFF. “I” is ON. “O” is OFF. Label supply spindle Interface board: Changes the interface using an optional interface board AC Input connector: Connect the power cord and apply the current to the printer. Fuse cover: Fuse is placed inside.
Label stopper Secures the roll label Thermal head (consumable part) Prints data on the media Platen roller (consumable part) Discharges the printed media Head lock lever Fuse When the current exceeding particular level runs through the printer, a fuse will be broken to protect the printer.
▲ Operation Panel Instructions and error messages are displayed in alphanumeric. Display panel Displays an error message and instructions, etc. ＬＩＮＥ key Toggles the printer between on-line and off-line mode for print start/stop and for transmitting/receiving data. ＦＥＥＤ key Feeds the label. Press once to feed one blank label. *When turning the power ON, or when the label is not at the right position after setting the label, press the FEED key to adjust the label position.
Setting roll label 1 Side cover Open the side cover. 2 Push up the purple head lock lever in the direction of an arrow to open the thermal head. Head lock lever Thermal head 3 Turn the slide guide in the direction of an arrow and leave the guide on the angle.
4 Place the roll label on the label supply spindle. Roll label Slide the label stopper and Label stopper adjust to the label width. Label supply spindle 5 Thread the label under the label guide and pitch sensor. Make sure that the side of label touches the guide roller slightly. Caution Label *Thermal head and the Label guide surrounding areas will become hot during the printing process. Pitch sensor When changing the label after printing, be careful not to get burnt.
6 Turn the slide guide to vertical position and adjust the guide to touch the label front end slightly. Slide guide 7 Push down the purple head lock lever in the direction of an arrow to close the thermal head. Head lock lever 8 Close the side cover. Caution When closing the cover, be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cover.
Setting fan-fold label 1 Open the side cover. Side cover Push the nylon rivet from the inside of the printer and remove the cover for fan-fold opening. 2 Push up the purple head lock lever in the direction of an arrow to open the thermal head. Head lock lever Thermal head 3 Turn the slide guide in the direction of an arrow and leave the guide on the angle.
4 Put the label through the fan-fold Label stopper opening. Slide and adjust the label stopper to touch the side of label slightly. Fan-fold label 5 Thread the label under the label guide and pitch sensor. Make sure that the side of label touches the guide roller slightly. Caution *Thermal head and the surrounding areas will become hot during the printing process. When changing the label after Pitch sensor printing, be careful not to get burnt.
6 Turn the slide guide to vertical position and adjust the guide to touch the label front end slightly. Slide guide 7 Push down the purple head lock lever in the direction of an arrow to close the thermal head. Head lock lever 8 Close the side cover. Caution When closing the cover, be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cover.
Setting carbon ribbon Use only SATO carbon ribbons. Use of other than approved carbon ribbons may result in unsatisfactory print quality and/or damage to the print head and may void your warranty. 1 Side cover Open the side cover. 2 Push up the purple head lock lever in the direction of an arrow to open the thermal head. Head lock lever Thermal head 3 Place the carbon ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle and Ribbon supply spindle push the ribbon roll all the way to the inside of the printer.
4 Place an empty ribbon core on the ribbon take-up spindle. Ribbon core 5 From the ribbon supply spindle, thread the carbon ribbon under the thermal head and to the ribbon take-up spindle. Ribbon take-up spindle Tape the free end of carbon ribbon to the ribbon core, and Tape wind a few times in the direction of an arrow. Be sure to confirm that the carbon ribbon is set as shown in the picture on the right. Caution *Thermal head and the surrounding areas will become hot during the printing process.
6 Push down the purple head lock lever in the direction of an arrow to close the head. Head lock lever 7 Close the side cover. Caution When closing the cover, be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cover.
Adjusting Pitch Sensor 1 Side cover Open the side cover. 2 To adjust the pitch sensor position, Slide the green pitch sensor knob Pitch sensor at the far end of the slide guide. It is located at the backmost (on the sensor frame side). Pitch sensor knob 3 Close the side cover. Caution When closing the cover, please be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cover.
Turning on Power Connect the power cord and turn on the printer. Power supply After installing the printer, connect the power cord as instructed below. ▲ Power cord and power outlet As shown in this picture, included power cord has three contacts. The socket has three contacts; the third one is connected to a ground for safety. If your power outlet has three slots, plug in the power cord as it is. To connect the power cord to the printer, be sure to confirm the top/bottom of plug.
If your power outlet has two slots, use a 3- to 2-prong adapter. Warning Power outlet Connect the earth lead to the ground slot. Failure to do so may cause electric shock. Power cord 2-prong plug adapter Earth lead Ground slot Turning the power ON Press the power switch to the direction of [I]. When the printer is turned on, a [ONLINE] message will be displayed on the LCD panel. Caution Do not operate the power switch or plug-in/unplug the power cord with wet hands. This may cause electric shock.
LM400e Series specifications Model: LM408e / LM412e Print method: Thermal transfer / Direct thermal Print resolution: 203/305dpi 8 dots mm/12 dots mm Media size: Max. 128mm Width (including backing liner 131mm) Printable area: Max. 104mm width / Max. pitch 178mm Max. print speed: 6 inch/s (approximately 150mm/sec) Dimensions: W271 x D430 x H321mm (Standard) 13kg (Standard) Roll media: Max. external diameter 8 inch (150m/roll) Face in, 3 inch roll Fan-fold: Max.
