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1.
Install a new ribbon to the ribbon case
1. Holding the "Winding core", pull the "Ribbon core"
lightly so that the adhered portion comes off.
When pulling the "Ribbon core",
let the core turn so that the ribbon is not gone slack.
2. While pressing "Button B," set the ribbon core
(green or blue) as shown in the figure.
Then, release the "Button B" to lock the ribbon.
Do not push too deep or too hard on the Button B.
Pay attention to the top and bottom of ribbon case.
3. While pressing "Button A," set the winding core (black)
as shown in the figure.
Then, release "Button A" to lock the ribbon.
Do not push too deep or too hard on the Button A.
4. Rotate the ink ribbon toward the direction of the arrow until the black surface appears.
(The color changes in the order of transparent → blue → black)
When the surface (black) has appeared, stop rotating.
Make sure the ribbon is not slack.
How to load consumables
1. Open the cassette cover.
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Ink ribbon
Hold the ink ribbon case
as illustrated below and
load it completely.
Push the lever
1
Insert
Insert
The color changes.
2. Push the head release lever (blue) until it stops.
Proper loading
Press it lightly,
to check it is
set completely.
Press
Button B
Press
Button A
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  • Page 1: The Supplementary Manual Of Lm-550A2 Series

    The supplementary manual of LM-550A2 series Install a new ribbon to the ribbon case 1. Holding the “Winding core”, pull the “Ribbon core” lightly so that the adhered portion comes off. When pulling the “Ribbon core”, let the core turn so that the ribbon is not gone slack.
  • Page 2 Tube Note 1. Slide the M roller lever (Silver) to the right until it stops. Check the curl of the tube and load it in the curl angle shown below. Hold down the tube to print correctly when loading tube. Do not load the curl in the 2.

  • Page 3: Be Sure To Read

    BE SURE TO READ 2-1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchasing MAX TUBE MARKER LM-550A2/PC ・ LM-550A2B/PC ・ LM-550A2BH/PC. This machine is equipped with a variety convenient features that are designed to print on tubes, tapes and ID plates. Make sure to carefully read the “Precautions for Use” and the instruction manual, in order to use the machine correctly.
  • Page 4 BE SURE TO READ WARNING Never disassemble or modify the machine –– it can cause a fire,electric shock, or trouble. Never modify the AC cord. The modified cord can led to a fire or electric shock. Do not put any foreign substance, such as a finger, a pen, or wire, inside the machine ––...
  • Page 5 BE SURE TO READ CAUTIONS Contents saved in the USB memory and in the internal memory cannot be permanently saved. Please note that we are not responsible for damages or lost profits resulting from data loss attributable to battery consumption, problems, repairs, etc. Do not share the electric outlet with other equipment (such as air conditioner, refrigerator, microwave, office automation equipment, electrical power tools, etc.) which requires a large electrical capacity ––...
  • Page 6 BE SURE TO READ In order to prevent problems with the machine, follow the precautions below. 1. This machine and AC adopter are 5. Do not lift up the machine holding its precision products. Handle them cassette cover. The machine may fall. carefully, do not drop them and do prevent them from any shock or impact.
  • Page 7 BE SURE TO READ 10. Do not put metal fragments or similar 15. To avoid the cause of trouble, do not use foreign substances in the USB port or or store the machine in the following USB memory slot, which may cause places.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS THE SUPPLEMENTARY MANUAL OF LM-550A2 SERIES ..........1 BE SURE TO READ ....................... 3 2-1 INTRODUCTION ......................... 3 2-2 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE....................3 CONTENTS ..........................8 BEFORE USE ........................10 4-1 MAIN FEATURES......................10 4-2 CONFIRMING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS ..............11 4-3 NAME OF EACH SECTION ....................
  • Page 9 CONTENTS 8-11 SYMBOL..........................51 8-12 MEMORY OF WORD ......................52 8-13 IMAGE ..........................54 8- 14 ADVANCED SETTINGS....................54 8-14-1 PRINTING DENSITY....................55 8-14-2 LOW TEMP. MODE ....................55 8-14-3 FEED THE HEAD OF TUBE ..................55 8-14-4 “6, 9” MARK ......................55 8-14-5 POSITION OF PRINTING LINE ................

  • Page 10: Before Use

    The internal memory of 250,000 characters and the external memory (USB memory as option) are available. Usable tubes and tapes are as follows: Max genuine tubes = φ2.5mm, φ2.7mm, φ3.2mm, φ3.4mm, φ3.6mm, φ4.2mm, φ5.2mm, φ6.4mm, φ8.0mm Generic tubes Max grip tubes = φ2.9mm, φ3.7mm...

  • Page 11: Confirming The Package Contents

    Ink ribbon: black Ink ribbon : blue (for tubes and tapes) (for 4.1mm ID plate and heat shrink tubes) (ONLY CE MODEL) Instruction manual AC adapter Attachment for 1.5/2.0mm tubes 2.9/3.7mm MAX Grip tubes Attachment for 4.1mm ID plate (ONLY CE MODEL)

  • Page 12: Name Of Each Section

    BEFORE USE 4-3 NAME OF EACH SECTION Hook Cassette cover LCD display Cutter button Keyboard AC adapter inlet USB cable port USB Memory slot Head pressure switching lever Lock button Tape cassette holder Half cutting depth adjusting M roller lever lever (silver) Head release...

  • Page 13: Name Of Keys And Their Functions

    BEFORE USE NAME OF KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS <1> Keyboard layout <2> Keys and their functions ON/OFF Press this key to turn ON/OFF power. Press this key to return to the previous menu and not to make any changes. When printing or displaying an “IMAGE,“ cancel the operation. P.MATERIAL Press these key to set the “PRINTED MATERIAL”...
  • Page 14 BEFORE USE Press this key to enter “ADVANCDE SETTINGS”, to enter “TUBE HEATER”(only for the CE and A11 model), to enter “DIRECT PRINTING FROM PC” or to enter “DIRECT FILE TRANSFER FROM PC”. OPTION (See8-14: ADVANCDE SETTINGS, 10-3: PRINTING DIRECTLY FROM “LETATWIN PC EDITOR”...

  • Page 15: Input Screen

    BEFORE USE A / a ress this key to switch capital letters to small letters, or vice versa. SHIFT A / a Recalls the character entered immediately before. Press this key to access secondary characters on the key or the secondary SHIFT functions of group (3), (4), (8), (9) and (13).

  • Page 16: Selecting The Screen Language

    BEFORE USE The meanings of edit symbols displayed on the screen are as follows. : Represents the [PITCH PRINT MODE] activated. Represents a group of blocks with same pitch length until next [P] symbol. (See 8-4: PITCH PRINT) : Represents the block. Up to 999 blocks can be input in an entire document. (See 8-4: PITCH PRINT) : Represents the line feed.

  • Page 17: Cleaning The Platen Roller Or Removing Jammed Tube ("Feed" Function)

    BEFORE USE 4-7 CLEANING THE PLATEN ROLLER OR REMOVING JAMMED TUBE (“FEED” function) 1. Open the cassette cover. 2. While pressing C , press ON/OFF for about 3 seconds. Then, release ON/OFF first while displaying the logo of “LETATWIN.” 3. [FEED screen] appears. 4.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Half Cutting Depth

    BEFORE USE 4-8 ADJUSTING THE HALF CUTTING DEPTH Half cutting depth can be adjusted with the ”Half cutting depth adjustment lever”, when half cutting depth is not adequate. Deep Note: When printing on tubes, the lever has to be positioned on the “TUBE.” Shallow When printing on tape or ID plate, the lever has to be positioned on the “TAPE”...

  • Page 19: Use With A Rechargeable Battery (Panasonic Eneloop Recommended)

    LOADING THE CONSUMABLES -11 USE WITH A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY (Panasonic eneloop recommended). (only for the LM-550A2BH/PC CE, LM-550A2BH/PC and LM-550A2B/PC(IND) model) When using with batteries, rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries can be used [recommended: eneloop standard model AA (BK-3MCC) x 4: sold separately]. It is convenient because data being entered can be saved at worksites without power or even if it's temporary power blackouts.

  • Page 20: Loading The Consumables

    Ribbon core Button A Ribbon case Note: Use a ribbon case (LM-RC500) for (LM-550A2 series ) Ribbon case LM-RC300 cannot be used for LM-550A2 series. Also, ink ribbon LM-IR50B/LM-IR50W/LM-IR50BP cannot be set in ribbon case LM-RC300. 1. Install a new ribbon to the ribbon case.

  • Page 21: Loading The Tubes And The Ink Ribbon Case

    2. Push the head release lever (blue) behind. Head release lever 3. Slide the switching lever (silver) to the right until it stops. Switching lever <Attachment for 1.5/2.0mm tube> /2.0mm tubes, 2.9/3.7 MAX Grip tubes set a special attachment as shown below.
  • Page 22 LOADING THE CONSUMABLES 4. a: Pass the tubes under the holding plate. b: Extrude the tip of the tubes by 1 2cm from the machine. Holding plate 1~2cm (1inch) Pull out 5. Place and hold the tube on the “TUBE” label and slide the “Switching lever”...
  • Page 23 LOADING THE CONSUMABLES 6. Make sure the ribbon is not slack. If the ribbon is slack, rotate the winding core toward the direction of the arrow to remove the slack of the ribbon. 7. Hold the ink ribbon case as illustrated below and load it completely. Proper loading Check the slack.
  • Page 24 LOADING THE CONSUMABLES (Removing the tube) 1. Open the cassette cover. 2. Push the head release lever behind. 3. Slide the switching lever (silver) to the right until it stops, then remove the tube. Note: You don’t need to remove the ink ribbon case when removing tube.

  • Page 25: Loading The Tape Cassette And The Ink Ribbon Case

    LOADING THE CONSUMABLES 5-3 LOADING THE TAPE CASSETTE AND THE INK RIBBON CASE 1. Open the cassette cover. 2. Push the head release lever (blue) behind. Head release lever 3. Slide the switching lever (silver) to the right until it stops, as shown in the figure. Switching lever 4.
  • Page 26 LOADING THE CONSUMABLES 6. Hold the ink ribbon case as illustrated below and load it Proper loading Note: Make sure the ribbon is not slack. 7. Pull the head release lever (blue) forward. 8. Close the cassette cover until it clicks. (Removing the tape cassette) 1.

  • Page 27: Loading The 4.1Mm Id Plate And The Ink Ribbon Case

    LOADING THE CONSUMABLES 5-4 LOADING THE 4.1MM ID PLATE AND THE INK RIBBON CASE 1. Open the cassette cover. 2. Push the head release lever (blue) behind. Head release lever 3. Slide the switching lever (silver) to the right until it stops, as shown in the figure. Switching lever 4.
  • Page 28 LOADING THE CONSUMABLES 7. Make sure the ribbon is not slack. If the ribbon is slack, rotate the winding core toward the direction of the arrow to remove the slack of the ribbon. 8. Hold the ink ribbon case as illustrated below and load it completely Proper loading Note : Make sure the ribbon is not slack.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Half Cutter

    LOADING THE CONSUMABLES REPLACING THE HALF CUTTER 1. Open the cassette cover. 2. Pull out the half cutter. 3. Engage the guide of the half cutter to the groove of the half cutter holder and insert it completely. Note: If the guide is not properly engaged in the groove, the half cutter or the machine might be damaged.

  • Page 30: Basic Operation

    “SHRINKABLE TUBE”,“NON PVC TUBE”,“OVAL TUBE”, “TAPE”or “ID PLATE” “SIZE” MAX TUBE: Select from “2.5”,“2.7”,“3.2”,“3.4”,”3.6”,”4.2”, ”5.2”, “6.4” or “8.0”. MAX GRIP TUBE: Select from “2.9”,“3.7”. GENERIC TUBE: Select from “1.5”, “2.0”,“2.5”,“3.2”,”3.6”,”4.2”,”5.2”, ”5.5”, “6.5” or “8.0”. SHRINKABLE TUBE: Select from “2.0”, “2.5”,“3.2”,”3.6”,”4.2”,”5.2”, ”5.5”, “6.0” “6.5” or “6.8”.

  • Page 31: Printing On The Tube (Pitch Print)

    BASIC OPERATION 6-1 PRINTING ON THE TUBE (PITCH PRINT) Printing the following contents on the tube. Pitch length= 18mm X1005 X1006 X1007 1pcs. 5pcs. 2pcs. 2pcs. 2pcs. 18mm 18mm 18mm 18mm 18mm 1. Set “MATERIAL = TUBE” and “SIZE = 3.2mm” in the [PRINTED MATERIAL setting screen]. 2.
  • Page 32 BASIC OPERATION 7. Input C M . Press BLOCK to create a new block. 8. As same as “4”, press RPT to set “Repeat” to “2.” Press ENTER . 9. Input X . Press SEQ to set “SEQUENCE.” (See 8-9: SEQUENCE) 10.

  • Page 33: Printing On The Tape

    BASIC OPERATION 6-2 PRINTING ON THE TAPE 6-2-1 PITCH PRINT ON THE TAPE Printing the following contents on the tape. Tape size= 9mm Pitch length=15mm 15mm 15mm 15mm 15mm 15mm 15mm 15mm 15mm 15mm 1. Set “MATERIAL=TAPE” and “SIZE=9mm” in the [PRINTED MATERIAL setting screen]. 2.
  • Page 34 BASIC OPERATION NUMBER” 7. Pressing ENTER . Set the “START and “END NUMBER.” Input 1 8 in the “START.” END NUMBER.” Input 1 D in the “END.” Press ENTER . 8. Select print range by pressing Press ENTER . 9. Press BLOCK to create a new block, and then input C 10.Press RPT to set “REPEAT.”...

  • Page 35: Normal Print On The Tape

    BASIC OPERATION 6-2-2 NORMAL PRINT ON THE TAPE Printing the following contents on the tape. MAX LETATWIN 12mm LM-550A/PC 40mm 1. Set “MATERIAL=TAPE” and “SIZE=12mm” in the [PRINTED MATERIAL setting screen]. 2. [INPUT screen] appears. Make sure that the arrow symbol “ ” is indicating “A” = capital letters.
  • Page 36 BASIC OPERATION 6. [INPUT screen] appears. Press key to move the cursor after Input SPACE SHIFT A SHIFT 7. Press PRINT to start printing. (See 9: PRINTING) 8. The printed result is as shown below. MAX LETATWIN LM-550A/PC...

  • Page 37: Printing On The Id Plate (Pitch Print)

    BASIC OPERATION 6-3 PRINTING ON THE ID PLATE (PITCH PRINT) Printing the following contents on the ID PLATE. ID PLATE size= 4. 1mm Pitch length= 18mm X1005 X1006 X1007 1pcs. 5pcs. 2pcs. 2pcs. 2pcs. 18mm 18mm 18mm 18mm 18mm 1. Set “MATERIAL = ID PLATE ” and “SIZE = 4.1mm” in the [PRINTED MATERIAL setting screen]. 2.
  • Page 38 BASIC OPERATION 7. Input C M . Press BLOCK to create a new block. 8. As same as “4”, press RPT to set “Repeat” to “2.” Press ENTER . 9. Input X . Press SEQ to set “SEQUENCE.” (See 8-9: SEQUENCE) 10.

  • Page 39: Inputting And Deleting Characters

    INPUTTING AND DELETING CHARACTERS INPUTTING AND DELETING CHARACTERS 7-1 INPUTTING CHARACTERS 1. To input the capital letter “A.” Press A/a and make sure that the arrow symbol “ ” is indicating “A” = capital letters. Press 2. To input the small letter “a.” Press A/a and make sure that the arrow symbol “...

  • Page 40: Inputting Characters With "Code" Function

    INPUTTING AND DELETING CHARACTERS 7-3 INPUTTING CHARACTERS WITH “CODE” FUNCTION Using the “CODE” function, you can input the characters according to the following table. (When English is selected as the screen language.) [ The Table of Code ] Code “ &...

  • Page 41: Inputting Characters With "Diacr" Function

    INPUTTING AND DELETING CHARACTERS 7-4 INPUTTING CHARACTERS WITH “DIACR” FUNCTION Using the “DIACR” function, you can input the diacritics for European and vietnamesse languages. (When English / German / French / Italian / Spanish / Polish / Russian / Turkish / Vietnamese is selected as the screen language.) Vietnamese is not available when charactor size is 1.3mm.

  • Page 42: Functions

    FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS The following table shows the setting items and their default values. SETTING ITEM DEFAULT VALUE SETTING ITEM DEFAULT VALUE MAX tube TAPE: 1 Printed material Repeat TUBE: 2 No setting Size of printed material Character size AUTO: ON...

  • Page 43: Width

    FUNCTIONS Note: Only when the “AUTO” is selected to “OFF”, the size setting is available. The selectable “CHARACTER SIZE” varies depending on the size of the material, the “PITCH LENGTH” and the number of lines, etc. When the “AUTO” is selected in the “CHARACTER SIZE”, the character sizes change automatically, depending on the size of material, pitch length and the number of lines in each block.

  • Page 44: Character / Line Space

    FUNCTIONS 8-3 CHARACTER / LINE SPACE Setting the “CHARACTER / LINE SPACE” for the document. Selectable items: “CHARACTER SPACE” = STD (STANDARD), CLS (CLOSE), CNT (CONTACT), WID (WIDE) “LINE SPACE” = STD (STANDARD), CLS (CLOSE), WID (WIDE), CNT (CONTACT) A B C Line space C D E Character space...

  • Page 45: Pitch Print

    FUNCTIONS 8-4 PITCH PRINT [PITCH PRINT MODE] on the top of the document means that LM-550A2 series is in the [PITCH PRINT MODE]. By deleting the ,it switches to the [NORMAL PRINT MODE]. (See 8-5: NORMAL PRINT) NORMAL PRINT MODE...

  • Page 46: Pitch Length

    FUNCTIONS 8-4-1 PITCH LENGTH Setting the “PITCH LENGTH” at the cursor position. Setting range : “Tube” = AUTO or 10.0 ～ 150.0mm, “ID Plate ” = AUTO or 4.0 ～ 60.0mm 　　　　　　　 “Tape” = AUTO or 3.5 ～ 60.0mm 1. Press / key to move the cursor under press PITCH .

  • Page 47: Normal Print

    FUNCTIONS 8-5 NORMAL PRINT [NORMAL PRINT MODE] In the [NORMAL PRINT MODE], the pitch print function is not available. In this mode, the maximum total printing length is 300mm. Deleting in the [INPUT screen]. NORMAL PRINT MODE PITCH PRINT MODE 8-5-1 PRINTING LENGTH Setting the total length of the document.

  • Page 48: Vertical

    FUNCTIONS 8-6 VERTICAL Setting to print the texts in the vertical orientation. Selectable items: YES (vertical), NO (horizontal) Note: The printed result varies depending on the selected “PRINT MODE.” You can select “PRINTING DIRECTION” according to the following table. PRINT MODE MATERIAL HORIZONTAL VERTICAL...

  • Page 49: Underline

    FUNCTIONS 8-8 UNDERLINE You can set underline function for each block. 1. Move the cursor to the block which you want to set underline, and press the key. 2. Pressing the ▼ / ◀ / ▶ keys, set underline to - YES and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 50: Frame

    FUNCTIONS END.” And then Press / key or Ten key to input the value of the “END.” 5. Select print range by pressing Press ENTER . Note: Make sure to set both the “START” number and the “END” number. In the [PITCH PRINT MODE], you can set three series of “SEQUENCE” in one block and up to 45 series of “SEQUENCE”...

  • Page 51: Symbol

    FUNCTIONS 8-11 SYMBOL Inputting various symbols. Selectable group of symbols: NUMERAL, ALPHABET IN CIRCLE, UNIT OFFICE SYMBOLS, SUPERSCRIPT, SUBSCRIPT, ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION , ITALIC, GREEK, UPPER CASE RUSSIAN and LOWER CASE RUSSIAN Note: “LARGE RUSSIAN” and “SMALL RUSSIAN”can be displayed in the LM-550A2 / PC A12-C, A11, BS, C72, IND,SASO and CE, when the screen language is English.

  • Page 52: Memory Of Word

    FUNCTIONS 8-12 MEMORY OF WORD Up to 30 words can be saved in the internal memory. Up to 15 characters can be included in a word. Note: cannot be saved. 1. Press SHIFT WORD . The [MEMORY OF WORD setting screen] appears.
  • Page 53 FUNCTIONS [RECALL] Recalling the saved “WORD.” 1. Select “RECALL”. And then press ENTER . 2. Press / key or Ten key to select the desired file No. Then the word of the desired file is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 3.

  • Page 54: Image

    FUNCTIONS 8-13 IMAGE Press SHIFT OPTION (IMAGE). Preview a document to get the following information about tubes, tapes, and ID plates before printing. 1) Total print length 2) Preview of the document IMAGE” scroll. key: Increases the scroll speed. key: Reduces the scroll speed. ESC : Cancel the preview.

  • Page 55: Printing Density

    FUNCTIONS 8-14-1 PRINTING DENSITY Adjusting the “PRINTING DENSITY.” When you need to print darker or clearer, adjust it to higher level. When the ink ribbon adhered to the TUBE or TAPE, adjust it to lower level. By pressing / key, increase or decrease the density level.

  • Page 56: Position Of Printing Line

    FUNCTIONS 8-14-5 POSITION OF PRINTING LINE Adjusting the “POSITION OF PRINTING LINE.” By pressing / key, changing the vertical position of printing line. Increment : higher. Decrement : lower. Press ENTER to register the setting. (Printed result) (Increment) A b c (Decrement) 8-14-6 CUTTING POSITION Adjusting the “CUTTING POSITION.”...

  • Page 57: Default Value Of "Pitch Length

    FUNCTIONS 8-14-8 DEFAULT VALUE OF “PITCH LENGTH” Setting the default value of “PITCH LENGTH.” Note: The default value is set initially as “ TUBE=20mm, TAPE=10mm, and ID PLATE=10mm” at our factory. After setting the desirable value by pressing key or Ten key, press ENTER to register the setting.

  • Page 58: Printing Style Of "Rpt" & "Seq

    FUNCTIONS 8-14-11 PRINTING STYLE OF “RPT” & “SEQ” Selecting the printing style for the “REPEAT and SEQUENCE”. The default value of the “PRINTING STYLE” is “A : 11, 22, 33” at our factory. When you use the “REPEAT and SEQUENCE” function at the same time, you can select the printing style from “A : 11, 22, 33”...

  • Page 59: Lcd Backlight

    FUNCTIONS 8-14-13 LCD BACKLIGHT djusting the “LCD BACKLIGHT” power level. To save the power consumption, or to optimize the screen visibility, adjust the “LCD BACKLIGHT” power level. key, select the “LCD BACKLIGHT” power level. By pressing / Press ENTER to register the “LCD BACKLIGHT” power level. 8-14-14 FONT CHOICES Select the print font from 4 types of font: "STANDARD", "CLEAR CHARACTER", "SQUARE SHAPE", and "VIETNAMESE".

  • Page 60: Register Basic Setting

    FUNCTIONS 8-14-15 REGISTER BASIC SETTING egister the basic printinting settings which can be applied when selecting the corresponding printed material. Up to 6 combination patterns can be registered. 1. Select “REGISTER BASIC SETTING” from “ADVANCED SETTING”. 2. Select “No.1” to “No. 6” with / , and register in the order of “PRINTING DENSITY”, “POSITION OF PRINTING LINE”, and “CUTTING POSITION”.

  • Page 61: Input Assistance Function

    FUNCTIONS 8-16 INPUT ASSISTANCE FUNCTION Pressing recalls the character entered immediately before. SHIFT 1. After entering [CONVERTER24 / FAN-TB24V ], T B 2 4 V press BLOCK 2. Pressing and "FAN-TB24V " SHIFT T B 2 4 V will be displayed automatically. You can also F A N T B 2 4 V select input candidates with the ▲...
  • Page 62 FUNCTIONS to select a desired item and press ENTER . Selectable items: RECALL, SAVE, DELETE, INITI. (INITIALIZE) [SAVE] Saving the created document in the selected file No. 1. Select SAVE . And then press ENTER . The [FILE NO. selection screen] appears. Note: If any document is not saved in the selected file No., “NO FILE”...

  • Page 63: Usb Memory (External Memory)

    Excel® for Windows® personal computer. However, it does not include setting values, such as character size. data can be edited by MAX original application software “LETATWIN PC EDITOR” for Windows® personal computer. (See 10: EDITTING DATA IN PERSONAL COMPUTER) (See 5-6: INSERTING THE USB MEMORY) 1.
  • Page 64 FUNCTIONS 4. The following screens are displayed according to the selected item. ect the item. Item Contents FOLDER Displays the folder name. To create a new folder and save a Displays the previous / file in it, input the name within 8 alphanumeric characters. next folder.

  • Page 65: Tube Heater

    PRINTING 8-18 TUBE HEATER (only for the CE and A11 model) In an environment with a temperature of 20°C or less, the tube may become hard, and the printed letters may be blured or faint. In this case, you can use a tube heater to warm and soften the tube to improve the print quality.

  • Page 66: Printing

    END NO. = The last block to be printed. (The function of “COPIES”) LM-550A2 series can print multiple copies of the created document. If “2” is entered in “COPIES”, the machine prints 2 sets of the same document automatically. 2. Press / key or Ten key to input the desired number as the “COPIES “, “START NO” and the “END NO.”...

  • Page 67: Printing Length Alignment

    PRINTING 9-3 PRINTING LENGTH ALIGNMENT Adjusting the total printing length. The total printing length of tubes or tapes can be adjusted. Setting range: -30 to +30mm Default value: 0mm [PRINTING LENGTH ALIGNMENT screen] appears. The upper field automatically displays the total calculated length to be printed.

  • Page 68: Editing Data And Printing By A Personal Computer

    PRINTING EDITING DATA AND PRINTING BY A PERSONAL COMPUTER LM-550A2 series features USB port for direct connection with Windows® personal computer, as well as USB memory slot for off-the-line data exchange with Windows® personal computer. USB memory USB cable 10-1 INSTALLING “LETATWIN PC EDITOR”...

  • Page 69: Installing The Printer Driver

    “LETATWIN PC EDITOR”. The uninstallation of the software and the driver are separately processed. 2. Please download the printer driver from the homepage of MAX Co., Ltd. 3. Connect the LM-550A2/PC to the computer with USB cable, then turn it on. Select printed material.
  • Page 70 PRINTING 10. Start installing the printer driver, by clicking the “Install/Uninstall the printer driver”. 11. Proceed with the installation process, according to the message displayed on the computer. Note: When the following message is displayed, proceed with the installation process, by clicking [Install this driver software anyway], [Continue Anyway] or [Yes].

  • Page 71: Editing Data On A Personal Computer

    PRINTING 10-2 EDITING DATA ON A PERSONAL COMPUTER The “CSV” and “LMF” data can be created and be edited with “LETATWIN PC EDITOR” in the personal computer. “CSV” data includes only document data. “LMF” data includes document and setting data. Note: How to use “LETATWIN PC EDITOR”...

  • Page 72: Saving Data Directly From "Letatwin Pc Editor

    SAVING DATA DIRECTLY FROM “LETATWIN PC EDITOR” With using USB cable connection and “LETATWIN PC EDITOR” for Windows® personal computer, the edited document can be directly saved in the LM-550A2 series. 1. Connect the LM-550A2 series with a personal computer with USB cable.

  • Page 73: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING 11-1 ERROR MESSAGE LIST Error message Contents Countermeasure OVER INPUT Number of characters input has Characters more than 5,000/file CHARACTER NO. exceeded 5,000 characters/file. cannot be input. Number of lines of the document The maximum lines are 4 lines. OVER INPUT LINE NO.
  • Page 74 TROUBLE SHOOTING Error message Contents Countermeasure NO ODD NUMBER There are no odd numbers in the Reset the start and end values or WITHIN THE RANGE set serial numbers. select [ALL]. NO EVEN NUMBER There are no even numbers in Reset the start and end values or WITHIN THE RANGE the set serial numbers.
  • Page 75 OVER CAPACITY available space. unnecessary files to create space. Attempted to read a file which is CANNOT RECALL LM-550A2 series can only read files of not compatible with THIS FILE “CSV” file format or “LMF” file format. LM-550A2 series. Attempt to overwrite or delete...

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    Make sure that the plug and the power cord is securely 2) The screen is dark (or too connected to the wall socket, the adapter and the light) LM-550A2 series. The optimum screen brightness depends on the ambient temperature. Adjust it in OPTION menu. 2. When printing on the tube: 1) Does not print.
  • Page 77 7. Can not access to the LM-550A2 Check that the USB cable has been securely connected series from “LETATWIN PC between LM-550A2 series and a computer. EDITOR”on a personal Check that the “LETATWIN PC EDITOR” and the driver is computer.

  • Page 78: Product Specifications

    1.3, 2, 3, 4, 6mm height Usable tube 1.5 to 8.0 (PVC tube, Shrinkable tube) Usable tape Width 5, 9, 12mm (Max genuine tape) Usable ID Plate 2.5mm, 4.1mm, 4.6mm, 6.3mm, 9.0mm Tube cutting method Auto half cut, manual full cut...
  • Page 79 COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2019/1782 of 1 October 2019 AC ADAPTER INFOMATION (only LM-550A2BH/PC CE model) Manufacturer’s name or MAX EUROPE B.V. 39093032 trade mark, Antennestraat 45, 1322 AH Almere, commercial registration The Netherlands...

  • Page 80: Appendices

    APPENDICES APPENDICES NUMERAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION① ’ 04 ’ 05 ’ 06 ’ 07 ’ 08 ’ 09 ’ 10 ’ 11 ’ 12 ’ 13 ’ 14 ’ 15 ’ 16 ’ 17 ’ 18 ’ 19 ’ 20 ’ 21 ’ 22 ’ 23 ’...

  • Page 81: Special Notice For Disposal(Only In India)

    14 SPECIAL NOTICE FOR DISPOSAL (ONLY in India). User Information on Electrical & Electronic Equipment to comply with India E-waste (Management) Rules 2016. Our products comply with the "India E-waste (Management) Rules 2016" and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight % and 0.01 weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule Our Products contain high quality components and are designed to facilitate recycling.

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