PARAMETERS FOR WHITE AND COLORED STICKERS ..................22 PARAMETERS FOR TRANSPARENT STICKERS ....................24 PARAMETERS FOR CARE LABELS ........................26 PARAMETERS FOR MAC USER ......................... 30 PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CARE LABELS ..............39 USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
OVERVIEW Please keep the original packaging in case the printer must be returned. Box Content: SP1 – SP3 Label Printer. DVD Including software and printer driver. Empty foil core. Foil spindle – Set of 2. ...
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6. Label sensor 7. Platen 8. Guide track 9. Platen lockers 10. Cover for foil rewind mechanism 11. Foil rewind wheel 12. Print head 13. Foil supply wheel 14. Paper press bar USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
Note! When the printer is connected to USB cable, the driver installation will be automatically made. Insert the DVD in the computer. Choose "Software" on the Welcome screen. Press the icon "install software" to start the installation. USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
1. Connect to the following link and download the Mac driver for the printer. http://www.godexintl.com/de/download/download/list/Drivers 2. Install the .dmg file and after connect and turn on the printer 3. In your Mac go to: System Preferences – Printers & Scanner 4. Press “ +” USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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5. Select “ GODEX RT730i” for SP3 (or “GODEX RT700” for SP1) and in Use select “Other” Go to: MacintoshHD 7. Library USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
Open the cover for foil rewind mechanism Insert the foil spindle with the new foil into the Foil rewind wheel. Insert the foil spindle with the empty ribbon core into the Foil supply wheel USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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Adjust the label guide plates to fix the label width. Release the locking button and let it click into place. Feed the label through the label guides on both sides. Unlock the release catch to close the printer cover. USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
USING THE BUILT-IN SOFTWARE - Cablabel S3 Lite (only Windows) Click the "devices" button In the devices list, select the printer and click the "ok" button USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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In "label layout", set the size of the label. In "spacings", set the value in mm of the empty space between one label and the other. Select "Next" button to create the format. USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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The "Text" tool is used to insert a line of text into the label. When you click the empty label, the following screen appears. From this screen you can enter text and format it using the font properties Click the "ok" button to confirm USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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After selecting the "Barcode" tool and clicked in the label center, the following window opens. From this screen you can set the size of the bars, size of the numbers, style, code type (EAN13, UPC, CODE39, etc.) USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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The following tools in the red boxes are used to insert rows, squares, rectangles, circles, ellipses. USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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SELECTING THE TYPE OF CHARACTER, E.G.: THAT REFERS TO "CHARACTER MAP TEXLABEL – ISO" TO THE FOLLOWING TABLE (EVERY SYMBOL CORRESPONDES TO A CHARACTER). TEXLABEL - ISO TEXLABEL fonts can also purchased at a later time by contacting Gielle Software. USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu...
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• PLATEN Rotate the platen (shown in the figure) and clean it with a cloth that does not release impurities, dampened with alcohol, until the complete removal of the dirt accumulated. USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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Keep pressing calibration button for 2 second, the printer can immediately run the label size calibration. The auto-testing text appears on the printer display. During calibration, the printer will advance the ribbon. The calibration operation will end when the text "ready" appears on the display USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
Set the print orientation by selecting Portrait. By selecting the "Graphics" tab you can set the dithering, for the stickers label select "None". USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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AFTER PRINTING NONE / CUT / TEAR OFF. If, after printing, the label does not align exactly at the tear point, you can adjust the parameter adding or removing (less sign) 1 or more millimeters. USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
WARINING: We do not recommend using the default "Use Printer Current Setting" parameters, but always indicate METHOD: THERMAL TRANSFER, CONTINUOUS TYPE / LABEL WITH SPACE / LABEL WITH SIGNALS, ACTION AFTER PRINTING NONE / CUT / TEAR OFF. USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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In the "Options" tab settings, set the parameters as shown in Figure. If, after printing, the label does not align exactly at the tear point, you can adjust the parameter adding or removing (less sign) 1 or more millimeters USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
WARINING: We do not recommend using the default "Use Printer Current Setting" parameters, but always indicate METHOD: THERMAL TRANSFER, CONTINUOUS TYPE / LABEL WITH SPACE / LABEL WITH SIGNALS, ACTION AFTER PRINTING NONE / CUT / TEAR OFF. USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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We also recommend setting the following parameter (Portrait 180°) so that the label is pulled out of the printer with the unprinted part For care labels it is advisable to set Dithering by selecting "Error Diffusion" USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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In the "Stock" tab, set "Thermal transfer" as the printing method and "Type" to set "Continuous", and select "Action after printing" from the "None" drop down menu. If the cutter is installed on the printer, set the parameters in the "stock" tab as follows USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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In the page number 38 contains a mirror showing the intensity values to be set according to the material to be printed on. USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
We recommend that you leave the first 12-15 millimeters of the top of the label in blank (not printed), which is the space needed to sew the label into the garment Press “Page setup” USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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Go to “Paper Size” Select “Manage Custom Sizes…” For create a new preset custom sizes press “+” USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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I our case the label which we want to print is 30 x110 ( in the range “Non-Printable Area” for SP3 select “GODEX RT730i” for SP1 select “GODEX RT700” Once you have created the preset, you can use it in future prints.
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Select the number of copies you want to print, in our example “1” Select “Paper Handing” USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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Select “Printer Features” In the page number 38 contains a mirror showing the intensity (Darkness) value to be set according to the material to be printed on. Printer Features – Label Setup USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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Printer Features – Printer Setup USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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For care labels, we recommend setting the print speed at 2, while the value to be set for black level strength varies depending on the material used as a print media USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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RIBBON As a guideline, nylon (polyamide) is printed at low temperatures (0 - 5), while satin and polyester require higher temperatures (7 - 13). The SP1/SP3 printer is compatible with the software TEXLABEL and the erp DUEMILA MODA USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu...
PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CARE LABELS For any further information or assistance, please contact the support service of Gielle Software www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu USER GUIDE SP1-SP3 www.texlabel.eu info@texlabel.eu +39 0444 287026...
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