3M PL150K User Manual

3M PL150K User Manual

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  • Page 1 Portable Labeler PL150 User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Instructions ............4 Intended Use .
  • Page 3 Using Symbols ................. . . 16 Inserting Symbols .
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Keep this manual for future reference! This document will support you during the use of the 3M™ Portable Labeler PL150 handheld printer. Read these warnings carefully and use the product as described in this user guide to avoid accidental injury or damage.
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Intended Use The 3M™ Portable Labeler PL300 is a portable label printer intended for industrial use. The printer is powered using a rechargeable battery pack and 110V-240V power adapter. It can also be powered by six AA alkaline batteries. The printer is approved for use only in closed rooms and dry environments.
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions For Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack

    To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion, which if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death:  Danger of explosion if a battery is incorrectly handled, charged, disposed or replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by 3M™.  When charging the battery, use dedicated chargers and follow the specified conditions.
  • Page 7 Figure 1 3M™ Portable Labeler PL150 1 Power connector 9 Return 17 Space bar 2 Label exit slot 10 Favorites 18 Alt 3 LCD Display 11 Add/Remove 19 Hot Keys 4 Cutter button 12 Custom/Settings 20 Clear 5 Print 13 Serial/Feed...
  • Page 8: About Your New Printer

    See Refill Cartridges in widths of 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”, or 3/4”. Figure 2. 3M™ label cartridges are also available in a wide range of materials, such as flexible nylon, permanent polyester, vinyl, non-adhesive tag, and heat shrink tubes.
  • Page 9: Inserting The Optional Battery Pack

    To insert the label cartridge The printer can operate using an optional rechargeable, Gently lift the label cartridge door on the back of Lithium-ion battery pack (3M Portable Labeler the printer. Rechargeable Battery). Make sure the label and ribbon are taut across the...
  • Page 10: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a Language shaded. If you attempt to print the label containing text that will not fit, the excess text will not be printed. The first time you turn on the power, you are prompted to select your desired language. By default, the language is Using the Backlight set to English.
  • Page 11: Alt Key

    ALT Key Creating a Label key is used to select the function or symbol The printer remembers the last label that you were printed above a key. For example, when you press working on when the power was turned off. You need to the number 9 appears in the display;...
  • Page 12: Printing Labels

    Printing Labels Rotating Text When you print a group of labels, you choose whether to You can print the text on your label in one of four print all of the labels or only the current label in the group. rotations: horizontal, vertical, 90-degree, and mirror (the text appears in inverse order as it would in a mirror).
  • Page 13: Using International Characters

    Using International Characters You can manually enter the diameter of the cable you are creating a label for, or you can select from a number of The printer supports the extended Latin character set predefined wire gauges and cable types. If you choose a using RACE technology.
  • Page 14: Creating Breaker Labels

    Creating Breaker Labels Press Each module is separated by a line in the display. A breaker label is a multi-cell label used to label a row of breakers. You select Enter the text for each module. the breaker height and number of Press to move from module breakers, enter the text for each...
  • Page 15: Editing A Barcode

    Select whether or not to show the barcode text and To change custom defaults press Press the Hot Key for the desired label type. If necessary, select the location for the barcode text Press and press Make any desired adjustments to the settings for the The barcode appears as text in the display.
  • Page 16: Using The Library

    Using the Library To add a term to the library Enter text to save to the library. The library includes a set of default symbols and terms to use on your labels. In addition, you can save your own If your label contains a barcode, place the cursor custom terms and frequently-used labels to the library.
  • Page 17: Recalling Labels

    Recalling Labels Deleting Items from the Favorites list Once a label is saved to the library, you can recall the When you no longer need an item in the Favorites list, you label to print or edit. Recalling a label replaces the can delete the item from the Favorites list.
  • Page 18: Printing Separator Lines Between Cells

    Cleaning Your Printer Select one of the following: • Yes to print collated. Your printer is designed to give you long and trouble-free • No to print normally. service, while requiring very little maintenance. Press to begin printing. Clean your printer from time to time to keep it working properly.
  • Page 19: Symbols

    Symbols The following tables show the commonly used symbols by category. Arrows and Brackets Currency ¢ £ ¥ € Electrical  Ω Ø ²  °     Hazard and Warning        ...
  • Page 20: Terms

    Terms The following lists the commonly used terms by category. Audio Security ANALOG RIGHT BACK SPKR BACK DOOR HIGH WATER RIGHT FRONT SPKR CAMERA HORN CENT FRONT SPKR RIGHT OUTD SPKR CARBON MONOXIDE LOW TEMP CENTER BACK SPKR RIGHT SIDE SPKR CCTV MOTION SENSOR DIGITAL...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Locate the split on the label backing. Gently pinch the label lengthwise, folding toward the printed side of the label. The label backing will separate. Carefully peel away the backing from the label. If you need further assistance, visit the 3M™ Web site at www.3m.com/electrical.
  • Page 22 Environmental Information The equipment that you have bought requires the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain substances that are hazardous to health and the environment. In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment, and to diminish the pressure on natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
  • Page 23 3M Electrical Market Division www.3M.com/electrical Produced by: 3M Deutschland Carl-Schurz-Strasse 1 D - 41453 Neuss Deutschland Made in China © 2011 Sanford, L.P. © 2011 Sanford L.P. All rights reserved. © 2011 Sanford L.P. All rights reserved.

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