Panduit Pan-Quik LS3E Operator's Manual

Panduit Pan-Quik LS3E Operator's Manual

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LS3E Printer Operator Manual

English Version

(Consult Factory for Additional Languages)
Panduit Corp.
1819 Atlanta Highway
Cumming, GA 30040
USA
Attention: Labeling Systems Department
1-888-506-5400, ext. 7470

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  • Page 1: English Version

    Pan-Quik ™ LS3E Printer Operator Manual English Version (Consult Factory for Additional Languages) Panduit Corp. 1819 Atlanta Highway Cumming, GA 30040 Attention: Labeling Systems Department 1-888-506-5400, ext. 7470...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty Information ......3 Printer Set-Up ....... .4 Battery Pack and Charging .
  • Page 3: Introduction And Safety

    The LS3E Printer offers a variety of features including: ™ a Quik-Key Fast Label Formatting System, a custom...
  • Page 4 Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform an unauthorized modification to the equipment. The proper components for service and repair may be obtained from Panduit Corp., Labeling Systems Department. WARNING: When the printer has been in use for a long time, the print head may become hot.
  • Page 5: Warranty Information

    Please remember to fill out the enclosed warranty card and return to Panduit. Printer warranty is void if Panduit printers are modified, altered, or misused in any way. Use of Panduit printers with any product other than the specified Panduit products for which the printer was designed, constitutes misuse.
  • Page 6: Printer Set-Up

    Use only with Panduit Model LS3E Printers. Recharge only with Panduit Model LS3E Battery Chargers (supplied with printer).
  • Page 7 The printer will not operate with the battery charger plugged in. WARNING: Use of chargers other than those supplied by Panduit may damage or shorten the life of the printer or battery pack! BATTERY POWER recommended the user charge the battery for a minimum of 15 hours before operating the printer.
  • Page 8: Ribbon Cartridge

    The battery should then be recharged fully for 15 hours. When fully charged, the battery pack will measure 14-14.5 volts, and will power the printer all the way down to approximately 11 volts. The printer has an auto shut-off feature which will automatically turn the printer off after being idle for 5 minutes to conserve battery power.
  • Page 9: Printer Operation

    PRINTER OPERATION The LS3E Printer is extremely versatile and is designed to accommodate all levels of experience. The user can view and select options through use of the SETUP menu. experienced user can quickly configure the printer to the...
  • Page 10: Setup Menu

    Locate the POWER Key, represented by the in the upper left hand corner of the keypad. Press and hold the POWER Key until the print head cycles. The LS3E will display the last label code in use. Step 2: Loading/Removing the Labels: 1.
  • Page 11 Step 3: Entering the Label Code: All LS3E label rolls have a 4 digit label code. The label code can be found inside the label core, on a label attached to the first label on the roll, and also on the box label.
  • Page 12: Fast Label Formatting System

    Step 5: Entering the Desired Legend: The printer features a 2 line by 16 character LCD display. If the legend that you desire is greater than 16 characters long or greater than 2 lines high then you will not be able to view the entire legend at one time.
  • Page 13 QUIK-KEY OPTION TEXT FONT TEXT SIZE TEXT CASE PRINT DENSITY HORIZONTAL TEXT POSITION VERTICAL TEXT POSITION LABEL FORMAT OTHER OPTIONS COMPONENT CODE: C (Default) MAIN POWER 440 VOLTS Auto-Set Parameter. This option is available only with Normal and Large size text. This option is not available with Large text or Rotated text.
  • Page 14: Custom Formatting Option

    Enter the Quik-Key Options: All LS3E label rolls have a 4 digit label code. The label code can be found inside the label core, on a label attached to the first label on the roll and also on the box label. Using the key pad, key in the 4 digit code, press the “Q”...
  • Page 15 Press the ENTER Key. Default settings were selected by Panduit to represent the most commonly completed tasks of users and are included in on this above for reference.
  • Page 16: Serialized Legends

    To turn the printer off, two key strokes are required. Press and release the SHIFT Key and then press and release the POWER Key. This prevents inadvertent automatically turn itself off after being idle for 5 minutes to conserve battery power. This function can be deactivated by selecting the Auto Shut Off option in the Other Options menu of the main SETUP menu.
  • Page 17: Underlined And Non-Underlined Legends

    SAVING, RECALLING AND DELETING LABEL FILES The LS3E has the ability to save and recall labels. Saving or recalling label files is completed through the SETUP menu as follows: •...
  • Page 18: Terminal Block Labels

    Note: If you enter the name of a label that already exists then the printer will ask if you want to overwrite that file. If you answer Y then the file will be overwritten; answering N will start the saving process over.
  • Page 19 (see page 14) and with rotated text. continuous terminal block labels (labels with code ending with 00) are used, the printer will automatically select the Terminal option for the user. Line spacing can be entered in inches or millimeters; use the UP ARROW Key and DOWN ARROW Key to select the desired units.
  • Page 20: Key Description Chart

    SHIFT ENTER ENTER FIGURE 4 FUNCTION Turns the printer on, SHIFT then POWER turns the printer off Activates the SETUP menu. DEL-removes CLR (SHIFT DEL) - erases the text on the entire label Activates serializing function Advances one label, SHIFT then FEED reverse feeds...
  • Page 21: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    LS3E-CP Replacement Battery Charging Pack. Power the LS3E directly from an AC Power Source and charge the LS3E Battery Pack at the same time. This Charging Pack must be used with the Universal AC Adapter and Power Cords ( not included).
  • Page 22: Helpful Hints

    The printer will automatically restrict your entry to the size of the label (determined by your 4-digit label code).The printer will allow you to key in only as many characters as will fit on the label. Use the ARROW Keys to move within the text on your label.
  • Page 23 Press and release the SHIFT Key then press the POWER Key to turn the printer off. The printer will automatically turn itself off after being idle for 5 minutes to conserve battery power. feature can be disabled by using the Quik-Key Press and release the SHIFT Key, then press and release the PRINT Key to print multiple copies.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    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 Service at (888)506-5400 extension 7470. SYMPTOM Printer does not power up properly, and LCD does not come on.
  • Page 25 Install ribbon properly. Make sure drive roller is not skewed and is firmly supporting the label stock. Contact Panduit Technical Ser- vice at (888)506-5400 extension 7470.
  • Page 26 Battery pack is fully drained. Ribbon is not loaded correctly. Ribbon drive pin needs to be lubricated. Printer width sensor detects label width different than that defined by the label code. Key is stuck. Charge battery pack, if “LOW BATTERY”...

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