Smart Label Printers ® Series User Guide Models 440 and 450 For Windows® 2000, XP, 2003, Server 2003, Vista and Windows 7 or Mac OS® X 10.2 or later.
FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential application. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
5 If any of the following conditions occur, turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet: • The power cord is damaged or frayed. • Liquid has been spilled into the printer or the printer has been exposed to rain or water. • The printer does not recover from an error or the printer does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. • The printer exhibits a distinct change in performance, such as emitting a strange noise, odor or smoke.
Contents Introduction Introduction 1 About Your Smart Label Printer 1 Software Features 1 Getting Started 2 What You Need 2 A Word About Labels 3 Caring for Labels 3 Installing the SLP 440 or 450 4 Unpacking the SLP 4 Installing the Software 5 Connecting the SLP to a Power Outlet 5 Connecting the SLP to your computer 6 Setting up the Printer 7 Loading a Roll of Labels 7 Testing the Printer 9 Changing Labels and Printer Care 10 About Your Smart Lab
Getting Started A Word About Labels What You Need For best results we recommend the use of Seiko Instruments SmartLabels. Other brands may not be engineered to provide optimum, trouble-free results with your SLP; they may not work with your printer or they may damage it and void your warranty.
Installing the SLP 440 or 450 Here, you’ll find out how to unpack and set up your new SLP. As part of the setup process, you’ll load a roll of standard address labels and run a quick test. Installing the Software Installing the Smart Label Program for MacOS X 1 Insert the Smart Label CD. If the installer does not appear automatically, double-click the CD on your desktop or in the left pane of a new Finder window. Unpacking the SLP 2 Double-click the file SIISmartLabelPrinter.mpkg.
Connecting the SLP to your computer Setting up the Printer Use the USB cable provided with the SLP 440 or 450 to connect the SLP to your computer. If the printer is not recogonized using the installation wizard, you will need to set up your printer manually. To do so, follow these steps: CAUTION: Connecting or disconnecting the interface cable while the printer is turned on may damage the printer.
3 Remove the spindle from the SLP and insert the label roll on the spindle. 4 Insert the labels and spindle into the SLP. If necessary, adjust the guides to fit the labels as shown below. Testing the Printer A quick test lets you know your printer is operating properly and that the labels are loaded correctly. Testing the SLP 440 or 450 1 Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn the printer off. 2 Press and hold the form feed button and then press the power button.
Changing Labels and Printer Care Off Line and On Line Mode Overview Pressing and releasing the power button toggles the printer between off line and on line mode. An amber status light indicates that the printer is off line. There is no communication with the computer when the printer is off line. The SLP 440 and 450 uses advanced thermal print technology to provide crisp, high-contrast printing. There are no ribbons or cartridges to replace.
Adjusting the Position of Labels Removing Stuck Labels If you find the labels are advancing at an angle, follow these steps to realign them: If a label becomes stuck in your printer, remove it as follows: 1 Swivel the label cover open and remove the print engine cover by pulling forward on the edges at the top of the cover. 1 With a pair of scissors, cut the label stock between the label roll and the label slot at the back of the printer.
Cleaning the Printer You may also purchase the Seiko Dual-Action Cleaning Pen (SLP-CLNPEN) to help keep the printer clean and operating at it’s optimum. 1 Remove label stock from printer. 2 Insert the Seiko Smart Label Printer Cleaning Card (SLP-CLNCRD). Removes Adhesive 3 The Card should feed automatically or you can press the “Form Feed” button to manually feed the card (you may also gently pull the card to guide it through the roller).
Specifications Environment Smart Label Printer 440 and 450 Temperature The Smart Label Printer is a compact printing device ideally suited for label printing applications. There are no built-in fonts and any text must be converted to a bitmap image by a host computer or device for printing.
Commonly Asked Questions and Answers Q Will my labels fade over time? A Labels are made of thermal paper. Heat applied to the paper causes a chemical reaction to generate black dots at the points where heat was applied. This technique avoids using messy inks and ribbons. Because the paper is heat-sensitive, it is possible for a label to darken if exposed to high heat or very bright light for an extended period of time.
