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Attention! Provides information that is deemed of special importance but will not result in personal injury or product damage if unheeded. Note Provides helpful hints to assist in performing the tasks at hand. LE810DT User’s Guide Introduction...
General Printer Description The LE810DT printer comes in several configurations which can differ by • Connection ports on the back of the printer • Default print mode • Internal path for print media Note The appearance of your printer may differ somewhat from the illustrations in this manual, depending on the model you purchased.
- Press to initiate other special functions as indicated later in this manual. FEED button - Press to advance the label media. - Press to select menu options. - Press top initiate other special functions as indicated later in this manual. LE810DT User’s Guide Introduction...
USB Cable (included only on models equipped with a USB port) Printer (front view) Printer Installation Site Location • Place the printer on a solid flat surface, away from hazardous materials. • Make sure it is within operational distance of the host, based on interface specifications. LE810DT User’s Guide Installation...
1. Locate the interface connection ports on the back of the printer. 1: USB 2: Serial (RS-232C) 3: IEEE Parallel 2. Connect the appropriate cable to the interface port, then connect it to the computer. RS232C IEEE LE810DT User’s Guide Installation...
USB Only Model 1. Locate the USB port on the back of the printer. 2. Plug the USB cable supplied with the printer into the USB port on the printer, then into the USB port on the computer. LE810DT User’s Guide Installation...
3. Set the interface option in the configuration menus of the operator panel. Refer to the Configuration unit of this manual to configure the printer for host computer interfacing. Note Multiple interface options may display in the printer’s LCD menus, the desired option must be chosen. LE810DT User’s Guide Installation...
Both roll-type and fanfold media can be used with the printer. To use fanfold media, you may need to remove the access plate on the back of the printer as described under Loading Media, Fanfold Type. LE810DT User’s Guide Installation...
(2). The self-adhesive label (3) without its liner moves out the front of the printer for pickup and direct application. The printer will not print another label until the printed label is removed. 1. Lift up the Top Access Cover. LE810DT User’s Guide...
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2. Open the printer front door: push down on the green dispenser latch (1) to release the door, then swing it open (2). 3. Open the Print Head Assembly by rotating the Head Latch (1) counter clockwise. LE810DT User’s Guide...
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Media Support Guide back in until it fits snugly against the media roll (2). 5. Locate the metal Outside Media Guide (1) under the print path and slide it toward you as far as it will go. LE810DT User’s Guide...
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7. Slide the media into the print path, making sure it goes under the Media Hold-Down (1) and under the Sensor Assembly (2) Push it against the back of the printer. Attention! If the media does not go under the Sensor Assembly, the printer will not recognize that media is loaded. LE810DT User’s Guide...
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After the error is cleared, retighten the Sensor Adjust Knob. 9. Pull out the bottom of the Outside Media Guide so that it is upright, then push the guide inward until it barely contacts the outside edge of the media. LE810DT User’s Guide...
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When you are done, swing the tab back into place. LE810DT User’s Guide...
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12.Swing the Head Latch back down to close the print head, then latch it in place. 13.Close the front door and lower the top access cover into place. Attention! These covers have interlock switches and the printer will not operate if either is open. LE810DT User’s Guide...
Roll-Type, Front Exit with Liner Attached 1. Lift up the Top Access Cover. LE810DT User’s Guide...
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2. Open the printer front door: push down on the green dispenser latch (1) to release the door, then swing it open (2). 3. Open the Print Head Assembly by rotating the Head Latch (1) counter clockwise. LE810DT User’s Guide...
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Media Support Guide back in until it fits snugly against the media roll (2). 5. Locate the metal Outside Media Guide (1) under the print path and slide it toward you as far as it will go. LE810DT User’s Guide...
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7. Slide the media into the print path, making sure it goes under the Media Hold-Down (1) and under the Sensor Assembly (2) Push it against the back of the printer. Attention! If the media does not go under the Sensor Assembly, the printer will not recognize that media is loaded. LE810DT User’s Guide...
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After the error is cleared, retighten the green Sensor Adjust Knob. 9. Pull out the bottom of the Outside Media Guide so that it is upright, then push the guide inward until it barely contacts the outside edge of the media. LE810DT User’s Guide...
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10.Swing the Head Latch back down to close the print head, then latch it in place. 11.Close the front door and lower the top access cover into place. Attention! These covers have interlock switches and the printer will not operate if either is open. LE810DT User’s Guide...
Fanfold Type 1. Lift up the Top Access Cover. LE810DT User’s Guide...
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Carefully pull out the pins at either end of the cover plate and save them. You will need the pins if you ever decide to reinstall the back plate. c Remove the plate from the printer. Save it with the pins: you will need them should you ever decide to reinstall LE810DT User’s Guide...
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3. Place the stack of fanfold media behind the printer and feed the first label in through the opening. 4. Locate the metal Outside Media Guide (1) under the print path and slide it toward you as far as it will go. LE810DT User’s Guide...
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6. Slide the media into the print path, making sure it goes under the Media Hold-Down (1) and under the Sensor Assembly (2) Push it against the back of the printer. Attention! If the media does not go under the Sensor Assembly, the printer will not recognize that media is loaded. LE810DT User’s Guide...
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After the error is cleared, retighten the green Sensor Adjust Knob. 8. Pull out the bottom of the Outside Media Guide so that it is upright, then push the guide inward until it barely contacts the outside edge of the media. LE810DT User’s Guide...
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9. Swing the Head Latch back down to close the print head, then latch it in place. 10.Close the front door and lower the top access cover into place. Attention! These covers have interlock switches and the printer will not operate if either is open. LE810DT User’s Guide...
• The printer automatically peels the liner from the printed label as it exits the printer. • Once the printed label has been removed from the printer, the unprinted media will retract and position itself for printing the next label. LE810DT User’s Guide...
Use the printer’s buttons to select and enter the required options. LINE + FEED + POWER DEFAULT SETTING Scrolls LINE options FEED FEED No action, no change Printer returned to default settings DEFAULT SETTING COMPLETED Power printer off and then on again to exit. LE810DT User’s Guide Printer Configuration...
Provides the specific sequence of events required by the operator, USER TEST PRINT the printer, and the printer’s software for a test label to be printed. YES NO Select YES to enter User Test Print menu while select NO will advance to Online mode. LE810DT User’s Guide Printer Configuration...
IEEE RE232 USB to the connection to the host. Either IEEE, RS232 or USB interface can be selected. • If the optional single interface board (LAN or USB) is installed, this menu will not be displayed. LE810DT User’s Guide Printer Configuration...
The head counter must be reset each time the print head is replaced. Is an informational screen that provides the printed the length of LIFE COUNTER media since printer setup. XXXM Resets the print head counter to zero. HEAD COUNTER CLEAR LE810DT User’s Guide Printer Configuration...
Select YES to enter User Test Print menu while select NO will advance to Online mode. Displays the printer’s operational status. The ONLINE status is ONLINE MODE displayed on the top line and the label quantity status is on the QTY: XXXXXX bottom. Ready for print job. LE810DT User’s Guide Printer Configuration...
Is an informational screen only indicating that reset activity is DEFAULT SETTING complete. COMPLETED Hex Dump Mode Display Description Displays to indicate the printer is online and waiting to print HEX ONLINE interpretation of data received by the print buffer. QTY: XXXXXX LE810DT User’s Guide Printer Configuration...
4. Once the appropriate size is selected, press FEED to start printing the test label. 5. When the label has finished printing, press FEED to stop the test. 6. To exit the Test Print mode, turn the printer off, then on again. LE810DT User’s Guide Troubleshooting...
2 Visually inspect these rows for voids indicating defective elements. 3 Line sharpness is determined by print speed and darkness. 4 Compare this scale on either side to ensure the print is evenly spaced vertically. LE810DT User’s Guide Troubleshooting...
Caution If you are using a pneumatic blower to remove debris from the printer, be careful to stay away from the print head to avoid damaging it. LE810DT User’s Guide Maintenance...
Cleaning the Print Head and Platen Attention! The print head should be cleaned after every other label roll is loaded. 1. Turn the printer off and remove the power cable. 2. Open the Top Access Cover. LE810DT User’s Guide Maintenance...
9. Allow the roller to dry, then reload the print media and close the top cover. Cleaning the Printer Housing Use a soft lint-free cloth dampened with a bit of water to wipe the printer housing clean. LE810DT User’s Guide Maintenance...
80 dots H x 71 dots W Downloadable Fonts Character Control Expansion up to 12 x in either the X or Y coordinates. Character Pitch Control Line Space Control Journal Print Facility 0, 90, 180, and 270 Degree Rotation LE810DT User’s Guide Specifications...
Sequential numbering of both numerics and bar codes • Height: 1 to 12 times Expansion Ratio of Character • Width: 1 to 12 times Graphics Full dot addressable graphics, BMP or PCX formats Form Overlay Form overlay for high-speed editing of complex formats LE810DT User’s Guide Specifications...