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Panduit PanTher LS8EQ Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Panduit Corp.
Identification Products Division
1819 Atlanta Highway
Cumming, GA 30040
USA
Technical Support: 1-866-871-4571
Customer Service: 1-800-777-3300
www.panduit.com
LS8EQ-MAN-A
REV. 0 – 5/5/09
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  • Page 1 ™ LS8EQ HERMAL RANSFER RINTER Operator’s Manual Panduit Corp. Identification Products Division 1819 Atlanta Highway Cumming, GA 30040 Technical Support: 1-866-871-4571 Customer Service: 1-800-777-3300 www.panduit.com LS8EQ-MAN-A REV. 0 – 5/5/09...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Section 1: Getting Started ............3 Introduction and Safe Operation ..........4-6 General Description ..............7-8 Loading Batteries and Label Cassette ..........9 Keyboard Functions ..............10-11 Section 2: Working with the P ™ LS8EQ ...... 12 Using the P ™...

  • Page 3: Section 1: Getting Started

    SECTION 1 GETTING STARTED...

  • Page 4: Introduction And Safe Operation

    ™ LS8EQ Hand-held Thermal Transfer Printer. If troubleshooting of the P you have problems not covered herein, contact your local Panduit Sales Representative, call Panduit Technical Support at 866-871-4571, or call Panduit Customer Service at 800-777-3300. More information is also available on the web at www.panduit.com.
  • Page 5 Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform an unauthorized modification to the printer or its accessories. The proper components for service and repair may be obtained from Panduit Corp. WARNING: When the printer has been in use for an extended period of time, the printer motor may become hot.

  • Page 6: Introduction And Safe Operation

    Should you misplace the quick reference card, you may download another copy from the web at www.panduit.com. All of the detailed product ordering information is included in the comprehensive LS8EQ Product Bulletin. The bulletin is available from Panduit Customer Service (800-777-3300) or online at www.panduit.com.

  • Page 7: General Description

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION ™ LS8EQ Hand-Held Thermal Transfer Printer Cutter button with partial cut adjustment Large, graphic display with backlight Print head latch QWERTY keypad Protective impact bumper P1™ Label Cassette System Cassette guide Integrated Ribbon included memory device Part number information Die-cut or continuous labels...
  • Page 8 The PC KIT includes a CD-ROM with PanTherLink™ software and a USB cable. The ™ LS8EQ PC KIT is used to communicate between a computer and the P printer. This provides the ability to import data, upgrade the printer operating system, and print labels from Panduit Easy-Mark Labeling Software.

  • Page 9: Loading Batteries And Label Cassette

    LOADING BATTERIES AND LABEL CASSETTE Loading the Batteries ™ LS8EQ printer. If Remove the battery door from the back of the P the impact bumper is installed on the printer, you will have to move it away from the battery door first. Install the 6 AA batteries according to the molded indicators within the battery compartment.

  • Page 10: Keyboard Functions

    KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS Special Function Keys (F1-F10) Feed Setup Power Delete/Clear Numbers and Letters Space/Accented Characters Shift Enter/Rotate Print Directional Arrows Size/Length Insert or Edit Tools Label Mode/ Style/ Lines/ Page/ Caps Lock Align Frames File Manager...

  • Page 11: Keyboard Functions

    KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS Basic Keyboard Functions • POWER Turn printer on or off • SETUP Access the Set Up menu • FEED Feed labels • Turn display backlight on or off. • DELETE Erase characters and tools • CLEAR Clear the entire screen •...

  • Page 12: Section 2: Working With The Pan Ther ™ Ls8Eq

    SECTION 2 WORKING WITH THE ™ LS8EQ...

  • Page 13: Using The Pan Ther ™ Ls8Eq

    USING THE P ™ LS8EQ The Home Screen The home screen is where you enter and edits text or place label items known as tools. The home screen is also where you print labels. The home screen has several different indicators, including: INDICATOR ICON DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 14: Creating Text

    CREATING TEXT Creating Text ™ LS8EQ, the home screen will appear. The home After turning on the P screen is also the text editor. . To create text on the home screen, simply begin pressing the alphabetic or numeric keys on the keypad. Text will be entered at the position of the cursor. The cursor is indicated by a vertical line.

  • Page 15: Creating Text

    CREATING TEXT Text Style ™ LS8EQ has four different text styles: Normal, Bold, Normal + The P Underline, and Bold + Underline. To change the text style, press the STYLE key. The new text style can be applied to all characters on a label or just to characters inserted after the change.

  • Page 16: Creating Serializations

    CREATING SERIALIZATIONS The Serialization Tool The serialization tool is used to automatically number labels in a sequence. The sequence can be either numeric (1 to 999) or alphabetic (A to ZZZ). serialization is defined by a start value, an end value, and a step value. To correctly define a serialization, the end value must be larger than the start value and the start and end values must be both numeric or both alphabetic.
  • Page 17 CREATING SERIALIZATIONS More Serialization Parameters The serialization tool includes more parameters on a second screen following the first screen. The second screen includes Copies and Collate. To access the second screen press the down directional arrow twice after Increment. The Copies parameter determines the number of copies to print for the serialization.

  • Page 18: Creating Serializations

    CREATING SERIALIZATIONS Press the right directional arrow key to select Yes or No. Press the key to accept the changes and to return to the home screen. Advanced Serialization Options The serialization tool includes several advanced options for customizing labels. The advanced serialization options are Print As and Place On.

  • Page 19: Creating Symbols

    CREATING SYMBOLS The Symbol Tool The Symbol Tool is used for creating electrical, network, and safety or facility ™ LS8EQ includes 82 pre-programmed identification labels. The P symbols. You can also download and store up to 10 additional symbols of your choice from a computer in your LS8EQ printer.
  • Page 20 CREATING SYMBOLS Currently available symbols and their assigned library numbers are listed below. Additional symbols may be added to the P ™ LS8EQ firmware in the future.
  • Page 21 CREATING SYMBOLS...

  • Page 22: Creating Data Lists

    CREATING DATA LISTS The Data Tool The data tool is used to create printable data lists in the P ™ LS8EQ. The data tool is very useful for customizing labels because it allows up to one hundred unique labels to be created from a list of data. With the data tool, users can input, store, or transfer custom lists of data.

  • Page 23: Creating Bar Codes

    CREATING BAR CODES The Bar Code Tool The bar code tool can be used for bin labeling, component identification, or asset management and can be used in combination with other tools. The bar code tool can be printed with or without a checksum digit or human readable text. The bar code symbologies available in the P ™...
  • Page 24 CREATING BAR CODES Press the key to accept all of the changes and to return to the home screen. Otherwise, press the DEL key to return to the home screen without accepting changes. Bar Code Settings The default bar code settings can be changed in the setup menu. To change the default settings, access the printer settings in the setup menu.

  • Page 25: Creating A Date Or Time Stamp

    CREATING A DATE OR TIME STAMP The Date Tool The Date Tool allows the user to print a date stamp on a label. The date printed on the label is defined by the internal clock of the P ™ LS8EQ. Creating a Date Tool The date tool should be accessed from the home screen.

  • Page 26: Creating Lines

    CREATING LINES Lines Lines allows custom placement of vertical and horizontal lines on a label. Lines are especially useful for creating patch panel, faceplate, or terminal block labels. There are seven unique line settings available: Center Horizontal, Center Vertical, Top, Bottom, Left, Right, and @ Pages. Each of these settings may be turned on or off independently.

  • Page 27: Creating Lines

    CREATING LINES The Right setting places a line at the far right side of the label. The @ Pages setting places lines between each page of a continuous label that has multiple pages defined. The @ Pages setting is used for patch panel, outlet, and terminal block labeling.

  • Page 28: Creating Frames

    CREATING FRAMES Frames Frames are useful for customizing a label. There are three unique frame settings available: Box, Reverse, and Box Off. The Box setting places a box outline around the perimeter of the entire label area. WARNING The Reverse setting places a dark background with light text characters on a label.

  • Page 29: Using Pages

    USING PAGES The Page Function The P ™ LS8EQ provides 9 separate pages for each label. Label items, including text and tools may be placed on each of the 9 pages. The pages function is particularly useful for creating non-standard serializations that do not follow a common increment.

  • Page 30: Using Special Functions

    USING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Special Functions The P ™ LS8EQ has several special functions that may be accessed by pressing the F keys at the top of the keypad. The special functions are listed in a menu that appears when pressing F1. The entire list of special functions includes: •...

  • Page 31: Setting Up The Panther Ls8Eq And Using File Manager

    SETTING UP THE PANTHER LS8EQ AND USING FILE MANAGER The Setup Menu The setup menu is used to modify the default printer settings. The setup menu should be accessed from the home screen. To access the setup menu press the SETUP key.
  • Page 32 SETTING UP THE PANTHER LS8EQ AND USING FILE MANAGER Label Modes To edit the label mode, press the LABEL key. Use the up or down directional arrows to select the desired mode and then press Available Modes include: MODE DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 33: Setting Up The P An T Her ™ Ls8Eq And Using File Manager

    SETTING UP THE PANTHER LS8EQ AND USING FILE MANAGER The P ™ LS8EQ has the ability to store and recall label files. Label files are stored and recalled within File Manager. Label files are designated with a .LS8 ending. To access the File Manager, press the SHIFT key and then press the PAGE key: Use the right or left directional arrow keys to select the desired file.

  • Page 34: Pantherlink

    PANTHERLINK ™ Installing P ™ CD to install P ™ software onto a personal Use the P ™ CD is available with the purchase of LS8EQ-KIT, computer. The P LS8EQ-KIT-ACS, or LS8-PCKIT. Insert the CD into a personal computer. The installation program will begin automatically.
  • Page 35 PANTHERLINK Click Next. Click Next.
  • Page 36 PANTHERLINK Click Next. ™ icon will appear on Upon completion of the installation process the P the computer desktop. ™ desktop icon ™ installation screen will reappear. The main P Click Install File Transfer Driver and follow all on-screen instructions.
  • Page 37 PANTHERLINK Note: To use the file transfer or firmware upgrade functions on the LS8EQ printer, you must first install the corresponding drivers on your computer. Installing the PanTherLink File Transfer Driver After PanTherLink is installed, connect the USB cable provided in the LS8- PCKIT to the LS8EQ printer and to your computer.
  • Page 38 PANTHERLINK Select Install the software automatically (Recommended). Click Next. 10. If you get a message indicating that the driver is unsigned, select "Continue Anyway". 11. Click Finish. 12. The file transfer driver installation is complete. 13. Click Back to return to the main P ™...
  • Page 39 PANTHERLINK Installing the PanTherLink Firmware Upgrade Driver After PanTherLink is installed, connect the USB cable provided in the LS8- PCKIT to the LS8EQ printer and to your computer. Press and hold the F5 key, then press the POWER button on the LS8EQ printer.
  • Page 40 PANTHERLINK Installing the LS8EQ Printer Driver for Easy-Mark Labeling Software The LS8EQ printer driver is used for printing from Panduit Easy-Mark™ Labeling Software. PanTherLink software must already be installed on your computer. The automatic installation process requires that you have administrative privileges for your computer.
  • Page 41 PANTHERLINK ™ Using P ™ software with the P To use P ™ LS8EQ printer: Connect the USB cable (included with LS8EQ-KIT and LS8-PCKIT) to a personal computer. Connect the USB cable to the P ™ LS8EQ at the USB port. Turn ON the P ™...
  • Page 42 PANTHERLINK Using the PanTher™ LS8EQ Hand-Held Thermal Transfer Printer with Microsoft Excel^ Create the Excel .CSV File Start a new spreadsheet in Excel Enter the legend data within the first 8 columns and 100 rows. NOTE: Each column (up to 8) of the spreadsheet will be treated as a line within the label.
  • Page 43 PANTHERLINK Convert Excel .CSV File to .DAT File Open PanTherLink software. Select FILE, then "Convert CSV to DAT..." In the Select CSV window, browse to the CSV file created by Excel. Select OPEN. The file name will disappear so that you can rename and save the file as a .DAT file.
  • Page 44 PANTHERLINK Transfer .DAT File to LS8EQ Printer Power LS8EQ printer on Press the SETUP button. Select PC Interface. Select Files/Printing. The LS8EQ printer is now ready to send or receive files. Open PanTherLink software on your computer. Select Send a data file to the LS8EQ printer from the toolbar. The icon shows “DAT”...
  • Page 45 PANTHERLINK .DAT File Transfer Screens...
  • Page 46 PANTHERLINK Using the PanTher™ LS8EQ Hand-Held Thermal Transfer Printer to Download Custom Graphic Files With PanTherLink software, you can download and store up to 10 custom graphic files on your LS8EQ printer. PanTherLink software includes a library of 60 graphic files for you to choose from.
  • Page 47 PANTHERLINK Downloadable Symbols (.BMP) File Transfer Screens...
  • Page 48 PANTHERLINK...
  • Page 49 PANTHERLINK Library of Downloadable Symbols included in PanTherLink software:...

  • Page 50: Upgrading Hand-Held Thermal Transfer Printer Firmware

    PANTHERLINK Upgrading the PanTher™ LS8EQ Hand-Held Thermal Transfer Printer Firmware Save the LS8EQ printer firmware upgrade file to your computer. Choose a location that will be easy to find. Open PanTherLink software. Select Upgrades the LS8 firmware from the toolbar. The icon shows “BIN” with an arrow pointing away from a computer.

  • Page 51: Printing From Easy-Mark Labeling Software

    The LS8EQ printer is now ready to print from Easy-Mark™. In Easy-Mark™, select File, Print. Select PanTher LS8EQ from the printer list. Each time you change the LS8EQ format that you are using in Easy-Mark, you will need to select the new paper size as well.

  • Page 52: Pantherlink

    PANTHERLINK Click Advanced. Select the Paper Size that matches your label format in Easy- Mark Click OK Click OK Click OK to begin printing. LS8EQ Printing with Easy-Mark Screens...

  • Page 53: Labeling Exercises

    LABELING EXERCISES Exercise 1 Create basic text on a self-laminating wire/cable label • Step 1: Insert a self-laminating label cassette such as S100X150VAC • Step 2: When prompted, select New Blank File. Save previous label if necessary. • Step 3: Type 1234 •...
  • Page 54 LABELING EXERCISES Exercise 3 Create basic text on continuous tape • Step 1: Insert a continuous tape label cassette such as T100X000VUC- • Step 2: When prompted, select New Blank File. Save previous label if necessary. • Step 3: Type 220 VOLTS •...
  • Page 55 LABELING EXERCISES Exercise 4 Create serialized wire markers with heat shrink tubing • Step 1: Insert a heat shrink tubing label cassette such as H000X044H1C • Step 2: When prompted, select New Blank File. Save previous label if necessary. • Step 3: Type WIRE •...
  • Page 56 LABELING EXERCISES Exercise 5 Create a symbol label on continuous tape • Step 1: Insert a continuous tape label cassette, such as T100X000VXC- • Step 2: When prompted, select New Blank File. Save previous label if necessary. • Step 3: Press SHIFT key and let go •...
  • Page 57 LABELING EXERCISES Up to 999 terminals can be created and printed as a single print job using a numeric serialization. Alphabetic serialization allows even more! …or create a data list… Press the INSERT key, select data Select Create/Edit to start a new list or… Select Choose File to insert an existing list.
  • Page 58 LABELING EXERCISES Exercise 7 Create DIN rail terminal block labels NOTE: DIN rail terminal block labeling is based on European standards and is primarily used in European countries. The unit of measure for length in DIN Mode is millimeters (mm). •...
  • Page 59 LABELING EXERCISES Exercise 9 Create serialized wire or cable labels using the Application Based Label Wizard. • Step 1: Turn printer on. (A label cassette does not need to be loaded in the LS8EQ printer in order to begin this exercise.) •...

  • Page 60: Application Based Label Wizard

    APPLICATION BASED LABEL WIZARD (F4) APPLICATION BASED LABEL WIZARD SELECTIONS Markets: OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturers (Industrial Automation, Control Panel Builders, and Manufacturing Operations) ECM: Electrical Construction and Maintenance (Maintenance and Repair Organizations (MRO), Contractors, and Installers) NET: Network and Data Communications (Enterprise, Data Centers, Connected Buildings, and Network Installers) OEM/ECM Applications: WIRE:...
  • Page 61 APPLICATION BASED LABEL WIZARD (F4) Using the Table Entry Tool in the Label Wizard From within the Label Wizard, select TABLE. Use the right and left arrow keys to scroll between the table parameters. Press ENTER to select a parameter. An on-screen window will appear. Type the value for the selected parameter in the on-screen window.

  • Page 62: Application Based Label Wizard

    APPLICATION BASED LABEL WIZARD (F4) Using the TIA/EIA-606-A Compliance Tool in the Label Wizard From within the Label Wizard, select TIA for TIA/EIA-606-A. Use the right and left arrow keys to select the required class (class 1, class 2, class 3, or class 4). Press ENTER.

  • Page 63: Printer Cleaning Instructions

    PRINTER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the Print head and Drive Roller The LS8EQ printer is cleaned using the LS8-CLN cleaning kit. The print head should be cleaned regularly, and more often in harsh environments. The print head should be cleaned whenever any irregular printing results occur.
  • Page 64 PRINTER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the Cutter Blade The cutter blade should be cleaned when the quality of the cut indicates that the blade may be dirty. Turn OFF power to printer. Remove the cassette door. Unlock the print head latch. Remove the label cassette from the printer Push the cutter button in so that the cutter blade is exposed through the media opening (see images below).

  • Page 65: Printer Troubleshooting

    PRINTER TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps identify printer conditions and problems that can often be solved by the user. If you are unable to correct the problem contact Panduit Technical Support at 866-871-4571 or Panduit Customer Service at 800-777- 3300. SYMPTOM...
  • Page 66 PRINTER TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM ACTION Media is not • Print head latch is not locked. advancing properly • End of label roll reached. Replace label cassette. in the printer. • Label jam in printer. Label is caught in print mechanism. To clear jam: Turn printer power OFF.

  • Page 67: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question: How do you cut the labels? Answer: Fully press and then release the cutter button. The cutter button is located on the top of the LS8EQ printer adjacent to the label exit. Question: What is the partial cut function and how is it adjusted? Answer: Partial cutting enhances productivity and organization by keeping a strand of labels together for pulling apart at a job...

  • Page 68: Frequently Asked Questions

    The cutter blade should be cleaned periodically or whenever adhesive build-up appears. If the cutter blade breaks for any reason, it should be returned to Panduit for repair. 12. Question: Can I save an Easy-Mark label file to my LS8EQ printer? Answer: No, an Easy-Mark file cannot be saved to an LS8EQ printer.

  • Page 69: Warranty Information

    This warranty is void if the Panduit tools or printers are modified, altered or misused in any way. Use of Panduit tools or printers with any product other than the specified Panduit products for which the printer or tool was designed constitutes misuse.

  • Page 70: General Specifications

    Display: 4 line x 14 graphic LCD with backlight LCD Contrast Control: Adjustable via keypad Operating System: Panduit proprietary – user upgradeable Power Supply: 6 AA alkaline batteries AC Adapter: Universal Input (100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) Oper. Temp/Hum: 41-104°...

  • Page 71: Global Technical Support Information

    GLOBAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION COUNTRY/REGION TECHNICAL SUPPORT PHONE NUMBER Asia Pacific 65-6379-6700 Australia 61-3-9794-9020 Brazil 551136112434 Canada 866-871-4571 Europe 44-208-601-7200 Japan 81-3-376-77011 Latin America 01-800-36086-00 866-871-4571...

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