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SES-Sterling LETATWIN LM-550A3 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 LETATWIN LM-550A3 Printers for tube, profile and label printer Operating instructions...

  • Page 2: The Supplementary Manual Of Lm-550A3 Series

    The supplementary manual of LM-550A3 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. REQUEST ● When pulling the “Ribbon core”, let the core turn so that the ribbon is not gone slack.
  • Page 3 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 2.

  • Page 4: Be Sure To Read

    BE SURE TO READ BE SURE TO READ 2-1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchasing MAX TUBE MARKER LM-550A3/PC • LM-550A3B/PC • LM-550A3BH/PC. This machine is equipped with a variety convenient features that are designed to print on tubes, tapes and ID plates.
  • Page 5 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 6 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. ●...
  • Page 7 BE SURE TO READ REQUEST In order to prevent problems with the machine, follow the precautions below. Do not lift up the machine holding its cassette This machine and AC adapter are cover. The machine may fall. precision products. Handle them carefully, do not drop them and do prevent them from any shock or impact.
  • Page 8 BE SURE TO READ 10. Do not put metal fragments or similar foreign substances in the USB port or USB memory slot, which may cause trouble due to electrostatic. 15. To avoid the cause of trouble, do not use or store the machine in the following places.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS THE SUPPLEMENTARY MANUAL OF LM-550A3 SERIES ……………………………………………… 1 BE SURE TO READ …………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE ………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 CONTENTS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 BEFORE USE …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 MAIN FEATURES ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 CONFIRMING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS ………………………………………………………………… 11 NAME OF EACH SECTION ………………………………………………………………………………………...
  • Page 10 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”...

  • Page 11: Before Use

    BEFORE USE BEFORE USE 4-1 MAIN FEATURES ● With simple operation, you can print characters directly on tubes and tapes. ● High-speed printing (up to 40mm/s) and high durability. ● MAX original application software (Letatwin PC Editor) is included. ● Data created with “Letatwin PC Editor” can be directly printed by USB connection or imported from your PC to LM-550A3/PC through USB memory.

  • Page 12: Confirming The Package Contents

    BEFORE USE 4-2 CONFIRMING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS This machine comes with the following accessories. Confirm that they are included before using the machine. Main unit Carrying case (Product Label is on the back of machine) Ribbon case Ink ribbon: black Ink ribbon : blue (for tubes and tapes) (for 4.1mm ID plate and...

  • Page 13: Name Of Each Section

    BEFORE USE 4-3 NAME OF EACH SECTION Cassette cover Hook 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 14: Name Of Keys And Their Functions

    BEFORE USE 4-4 NAME OF KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS <1> Keyboard layout <2> Keys and their functions 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. Press these key to set the “PRINTED MATERIAL”...
  • Page 15 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”. (See8-14: ADVANCDE SETTINGS, 10-3: PRINTING DIRECTLY FROM “LETATWIN PC EDITOR”...

  • Page 16: Input Screen

    BEFORE USE Press this key to switch capital letters to small letters, or vice versa. → Recalls the character entered immediately before. Press this key to access secondary characters on the key or the secondary functions of group (3), (4), (8), (9) and (13). Press this key to move to the “PRINT”...

  • Page 17: 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 (See 8-4: PITCH PRINT) pitch length until next [P] symbol. : Represents the block. Up to 999 blocks can be input in an entire document. (See 8-4: PITCH PRINT) : Represents the line feed.

  • Page 18: 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 , press for about 3 seconds. first while displaying the logo of “LETATWIN.” Then, release 3. [FEED screen] appears. 4.

  • Page 19: 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.”...

  • Page 20: Use With A Rechargeable Battery (Panasonic Eneloop Recommended)

    BEFORE USE 4-11 USE WITH A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY (Panasonic eneloop recommended). (only for the LM-550A3BH/PC CE, LM-550A3BH/PC and LM-550A3B/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 21: Loading The Consumables

    LOADING THE CONSUMABLES LOADING THE CONSUMABLES Follow the steps bellow. (1) Installing the ink ribbon to the ink ribbon case. (2) Loading the tube or tape. (3) Loading the ink ribbon case. 5-1 INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE INK RIBBON Name of each section Button B The side with letters comes the top.

  • Page 22: Loading The Tubes And The Ink Ribbon Case

    LOADING THE CONSUMABLES 2. Replacing the ink ribbon, first remove the ink ribbon from the ribbon case. 1. While pressing “Button B,” take out the ribbon core from the ribbon case. Button B 2. Next, while pressing “Button A,” take out the winding core from the ribbon case.
  • Page 23 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 24 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 25 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 26: 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 27 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 28: 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.
  • Page 29 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 30: Replacing The Half Cutter

    LOADING THE CONSUMABLES 5-5 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 31: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION 1. Open the cassette cover and load the consumables to use. (See 5: LOADING THE CONSUMABLES) Then, close the cassette cover and turn the power on. 2. [PRINTED MATERIAL setting screen] appears. Press key to select “PRINTED MATERIAL” and “SIZE.”...

  • Page 32: Printing On The Tube (Pitch Print)

    BASIC OPERATION 6-1 PRINTING ON THE TUBE (PITCH PRINT) Printing the following contents on the tube. Tube size=φ3.2mm Pitch length= 18mm 1pcs. 5pcs. 2pcs. 2pcs. 2pcs. 1. Set “MATERIAL = TUBE” and “SIZE = 3.2mm” in the [PRINTED MATERIAL setting screen]. 2.
  • Page 33 BASIC OPERATION 7. Input . Press to create a new block. 8. As same as “4”, press to set “Repeat” to “2.” Press 9. Input . Press to set “SEQUENCE.” (See 8-9: SEQUENCE) 10. Press to select “10 scale.” Set the “START NUMBER”...

  • Page 34: 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 1. Set “MATERIAL=TAPE” and “SIZE=9mm” in the [PRINTED MATERIAL setting screen]. 2. [INPUT screen] appears. Make sure that the arrow symbol “ ” is indicating “A” = capital letters. Press key to move the cursor to to set “PITCH LENGTH.”...
  • Page 35 BASIC OPERATION 7. Pressing . Set the “START NUMBER” and “END NUMBER.” Input in the “START.” Press key to set the “END NUMBER.” in the “END.” Input Press 8. Select print range by pressing ← or →. Press 9. Press to create a new block, and then input to set “REPEAT.”...

  • Page 36: Normal Print On The Tape

    BASIC OPERATION 6-2-2 NORMAL PRINT ON THE TAPE Printing the following contents on the tape. 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. Press key to move the cursor to 3.
  • Page 37 BASIC OPERATION 6. [INPUT screen] appears. Press key to move the cursor after Input 7. Press to start printing. (See 9: PRINTING) 8. The printed result is as shown below.

  • Page 38: 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 1pcs. 5pcs. 2pcs. 2pcs. 2pcs. 1. Set “MATERIAL = ID PLATE” and “SIZE = 4.1mm” in the [PRINTED MATERIAL setting screen]. 2.
  • Page 39 BASIC OPERATION 7. Input . Press to create a new block. to set “Repeat” 8. As same as “4”, press to “2.” Press 9. Input . Press to set “SEQUENCE.” (See 8-9: SEQUENCE) 10. Press to select “10 scale.” Set the “START NUMBER”...

  • Page 40: Inputting And Deleting Characters

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

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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.) ●...

  • Page 43: 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 No setting TUBE: 2 Size of printed material Character size AUTO: STANDARD Sequence No setting Character width...

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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) Line space Character space 1.

  • Page 46: Pitch Print

    FUNCTIONS 8-4 PITCH PRINT [PITCH PRINT MODE] on the top of the document means that LM-550A3 series is in the [PITCH PRINT MODE]. By deleting the , it switches to the [NORMAL PRINT MODE]. (See 8-5: NORMAL PRINT) [PITCH PRINT MODE] [NORMAL PRINT MODE] Note: In the [PITCH PRINT MODE], it prints every block ( ) at the same pitch length and centers the...

  • Page 47: 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 The [PITCH LENGTH setting screen] appears.

  • Page 48: 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. in the [INPUT screen]. Deleting [PITCH PRINT MODE] [NORMAL PRINT MODE] 8-5-1 PRINTING LENGTH Setting the total length of the document.

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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. Press keys, set underline to - YES and press the key. 3.

  • Page 51: Frame

    FUNCTIONS 4. Press key to move the cursor to the “END.” And then Press key or Ten key to input the value of the “END.” 5. Select print range by pressing ← or →. Press Note: ● Make sure to set both the “START” number and the “END” number. ●...

  • Page 52: Symbol

    FUNCTIONS 8-11 SYMBOL Inputting various symbols. Selectable group of symbols: NUMERAL, ALPHABET IN CIRCLE, UNIT, OFFICE SYMBOLS, SUPERSCRIPT, SUBSCRIPT, ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 1-3, ITALIC, GREEK, UPPER CASE RUSSIAN and LOWER CASE RUSSIAN Note: “LARGE RUSSIAN” and “SMALL RUSSIAN” can be displayed in the LM-550A3/PC A12-C, A11, BS, C72, IND, SASO and CE, when the screen language is English.

  • Page 53: 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 → The [MEMORY OF WORD setting screen] appears. 2.
  • Page 54 FUNCTIONS [RECALL] Recalling the saved “WORD.” 1. Select “RECALL”. And then press 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. Press to insert the word at the cursor position.

  • Page 55: Image

    FUNCTIONS 8-13 IMAGE Press → (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 key : Temporarily the “IMAGE” scroll. : Increases the scroll speed. : Reduces the scroll speed.

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 to register the setting. (Printed result) (Increment) (Decrement) 8-14-6 CUTTING POSITION Adjusting the “CUTTING POSITION.”...

  • Page 58: 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 to register the setting.

  • Page 59: 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 60: Lcd Backlight

    FUNCTIONS 8-14-13 LCD BACKLIGHT Adjusting the “LCD BACKLIGHT” power level. To save the power consumption, or to optimize the screen visibility, adjust the “LCD BACKLIGHT” power level. By pressing key, select the “LCD BACKLIGHT” power level. Press 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 61: Period (Point/Dot)

    FUNCTIONS 8-14-16 PERIOD (POINT/DOT) You can add a period(point) to the end of every line. Select “ADD TO END” and press The period(point) is deleted by pressing “DELETE FROM END”. 8-14-17 ZERO SLASH You can set slashed zero into each font type. Select “YES”...

  • Page 62: Paste

    FUNCTIONS 8-15-2 PASTE 1. Press key, move the cursor under the block you want to paste. 2. Press → (PASTE). 8-16 INPUT ASSISTANCE FUNCTION Pressing → recalls the character entered immediately before. 1. After entering [CONVERTER24 / FAN-TB24V], press 2. Pressing →...
  • Page 63 FUNCTIONS 2. Press key to select a desired item and press Selectable items: RECALL, SAVE, DELETE, INITI. (INITIALIZE) [SAVE] Saving the created document in the selected file No. 1. Select . And then press The [FILE NO. selection screen] appears. Note: If any document is not saved in the selected file No., “NO FILE”...

  • Page 64: Usb Memory (External Memory)

    FUNCTIONS [DELETE] Deleting the saved document 1. Select . And then press The [FILE NO. inputting screen] appears. 2. Press key or Ten key to select the desired file No. Press to delete the file. [INITIALIZE] Deleting all of the file in the internal memory. 1.
  • Page 65 FUNCTIONS 4. The following screens are displayed according to the selected item. Press key to select the item. Item Contents Displays the folder name. To create a new folder and save a Displays the previous / FOLDER file in it, input the name within 8 alphanumeric characters. next folder.

  • Page 66: Tube Heater (Only For The Ce And A11 Model)

    FUNCTIONS 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. (Usable tube diameter φ2.5 to φ4.6) 1.

  • Page 67: Printing

    PRINTING PRINTING Printing the created document. 9-1 PRINT RANGE SETTING SCREEN Not only prints all the blocks, a certain range of blocks can be printed as well. 1. Press . [PRINTING RANGE setting screen] appears. Setting value: COPIES: 1 ~ 30 START NO.

  • Page 68: 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. 1. [PRINTING LENGTH ALIGNMENT screen] appears. The upper field automatically displays the total calculated length to be printed.

  • Page 69: Editing Data And Printing By A Personal Computer

    EDITING DATA AND PRINTING BY A PERSONAL COMPUTER 10. EDITING DATA AND PRINTING BY A PERSONAL COMPUTER LM-550A3 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 70: Installing The Printer Driver

    EDITING DATA AND PRINTING BY A PERSONAL COMPUTER 10-1-2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER 1. Prior to installing the printer driver, terminate other application software and resident-type software. Note: If the previous version of “LETATWIN PC EDITOR” and/or the driver has been installed to the computer already, make sure to uninstall them first, by using the Setup menu of the “LETATWIN PC EDITOR”.
  • Page 71 EDITING DATA AND PRINTING BY A PERSONAL COMPUTER 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...

  • Page 72: Editing Data On A Personal Computer

    EDITING DATA AND PRINTING BY A PERSONAL COMPUTER 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”...

  • Page 73: Saving Data Directly From "Letatwin Pc Editor

    EDITING DATA AND PRINTING BY A PERSONAL COMPUTER 10-4 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-550A3 series. 1.

  • Page 74: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 11. TROUBLE SHOOTING 11-1 ERROR MESSAGE LIST Error message Contents Countermeasure OVER INPUT Number of characters input has Characters more than 5,000/file cannot be CHARACTER NO. exceeded 5,000 characters/file. input. Number of lines of the document The maximum lines are 4 lines. OVER INPUT LINE NO.
  • Page 75 TROUBLE SHOOTING Error message Contents Countermeasure NO ODD NUMBER There are no odd numbers in the Reset the start and end values or select WITHIN THE RANGE set serial numbers. [ALL]. NO EVEN NUMBER There are no even numbers in the Reset the start and end values or select WITHIN THE RANGE [ALL].
  • Page 76 TROUBLE SHOOTING Error message Contents Countermeasure Cannot perform printing because ERROR IN HALF CUT Feed the printed material or replace the the half cutter unit does not OPERATION half cutter unit. operate normally. Try the format again. Only “FAT16” or USB MEMORY The USB memory has not been “FAT32”...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 11-2 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Countermeasure 1. The power is on but: 1) The screen does not turn on. ● 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 LM-550A3 light).
  • Page 78 TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Countermeasure 3. When printing on the tape: 1) The tape cannot be set. ● Check the position of the switching lever. 2) Does not print. ● Make sure that the tape has been set properly. 3) The printing is blur (weak). ●...

  • Page 79: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 12. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ITEMS CONTENTS Dimensions 295(W) x 293 (D) x 94(H)mm Weight 2.3Kg Printing method Thermal transfer method (300 dpi) Display LCD dot matrix: 64 X 160 pixel (Backlit) 40.0mm/s (Standard) Printing speed 20.0mm/s (Low temperature mode) Tube:100m, Tape:5m, ID Plate:5m Maximum printing length Tube:100m, Tape:7m, ID Plate:7m (Multiple copies)
  • Page 80 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS WARNING This product is compliant with class A of EN55032. In a domestic environment this product may cause radiointerference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FCC Notice (Class A:LM-550A3BH/PC A11) Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 81: Appendices

    APPENDICES 13. APPENDICES NUMERAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 1 ’ 04 ’ 05 ’ 06 ’ 07 ’ 08 ’ 09 ’ 10 ’ 11 ’ 12 ’ 13 ’ 14 ’ 15 ’ 16 ’ 17 ’ 18 ’ 19 ’ 20 ’...

  • Page 82: Special Notice For Disposal (Only In India)

    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.
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