Epson LabelWorks Printable Ribbon Kit User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Display Turn on/off Print Repeat design Add symbols Add a frame or Delete other special effect Shift Select/Enter Caps lock Add an accented letter Add a space...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome Customizing Your Ribbons ........3 .
  • Page 4 FCC Compliance Statement....33 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty ..34 Trademarks ......36...
  • Page 5: Welcome

    Welcome Additional ribbon colors are available, as shown on the back cover of this guide. Your LabelWorks Ribbon Kit lets you create With the other types of tape listed on the personalized ribbons, the perfect accent on back cover, you can do even more: gifts and decorations for all occasions.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started 2. Insert 6 AAA alkaline batteries, positioning the + and - ends as shown. Your Label Works printer requires 6 AAA batteries (not included). An optional AC adapter is also available (C52CB73020). Follow the instructions in this section to insert the batteries and tape cartridge, and change the language if necessary.
  • Page 7: Using The Optional Ac Adapter

    Using the optional AC adapter Inserting a ribbon cartridge 1. Plug one end of the AC adapter into the 1. Remove any slack from the ribbon. product. 2. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a wall outlet. Remove the rear cover.
  • Page 8: Removing A Ribbon Cartridge

    4. If there is excess ribbon, feed the end Removing a ribbon cartridge through the tape guide slot. 1. Remove the rear cover. 2. Hold the cartridge by the tabs, and lift it straight up. 5. Replace the cover and snap it into place. 6.
  • Page 9: Creating Ribbon Designs

    Creating Ribbon Designs Creating long ribbons The number of characters and symbols you Enter text to begin creating your ribbon can enter is limited, but you can use the design. Then follow the suggestions for following techniques to create longer adding length if necessary.
  • Page 10: Saving Ribbon Designs

    Saving Ribbon Designs Enhancing Your Ribbons You can store up to 30 saved ribbons at a Get creative by adding symbols or frames to time. your ribbons and selecting the right font for each design. After you finish creating your first ribbon, press to create another ribbon (the Adding symbols...
  • Page 11 Symbols Prohibition Household Food Sports Activity Enhancing Your Ribbons...
  • Page 12 Occasion Shipping Electrical Animals Zodiac Emoticons Enhancing Your Ribbons...
  • Page 13 Measurement Metric Abbreviation Punctuation Parentheses Math Enhancing Your Ribbons...
  • Page 14 Currency DoubleFigure Greek Office Safety Facility Enhancing Your Ribbons...
  • Page 15: Adding Frames

    Adding frames Frames include borders and fun symbols for activities and special occasions. 1. Press to display Frame, then press to select it. 2. Press to scroll through the options, then press or enter the frame number to select the frame you want to use. You can choose from the following frames: Enhancing Your Ribbons...
  • Page 16 Enhancing Your Ribbons...
  • Page 17: Changing The Font Size

    Changing the font size Changing the font You can change the size for the letters, Go from simple to ornate, and create the numbers, and symbols on your ribbon. right impression for each ribbon design. 1. Press 1. Press 2. Press to select a 1-line or 2-line layout, 2.
  • Page 18: Changing The Font Style

    Printing Ribbons Changing the font style Personalize your ribbon text with italic, 1. Press to print the current ribbon shadow, and outline effects. design. 1. Press The length of the ribbon and the number 2. Press to scroll through the styles, then of copies shows on the display while the press to select the one you want.
  • Page 19: Printing Multiple Copies

    Customizing Your Note: Only the text and the length of the ribbon can be previewed. The actual print Ribbons image will not show on the display. You can customize your ribbons by creating Printing multiple copies special effects, such as vertical and mirrored text.
  • Page 20: Adding Space Between Characters

    Adding space between characters Selecting narrow characters You can add extra space between the letters, You can change from normal characters and numbers, and symbols on your ribbon. symbols to narrow ones. 1. Press 2. Press until you see Narrow, then press to select it.
  • Page 21: Adding Letters With An Accent Mark

    ■ Press repeatedly to scroll through the Customizing the length of ribbons first group of marks, then press You can specify the length of your ribbons select the desired mark. (up to 15 in.) ■ Press , then press repeatedly 1.
  • Page 22: Creating Sequentially Numbered Ribbons

    Sample Projects 3. Press to select On, then press You can use personalized ribbons for Creating sequentially numbered hundreds of decoration and gift projects. ribbons This section includes a few ideas to get you You can create a ribbon, and then print started.
  • Page 23: Hair Bows Or Ponytail Holders

    1. Create your ribbon. Hair bows or ponytail holders For weddings and showers, enter the Print personalized hair decorations for your couple’s names, add spaces, then add the favorite little girl or matching ponytail wedding date. Add an appropriate frame. holders for the whole team.
  • Page 24: Ornaments With Ribbon Hangers

    Ornaments with ribbon hangers 1. Create your ribbon design with vertical text and symbols. Add space at the Printed ribbon makes a perfect Christmas beginning to allow for tying. ornament hanger. 2. Make sure you have enough space at the end of the ribbon so that you can loop it through the ornament hook.
  • Page 25: Greeting Cards

    Adjusting the Display Greeting cards Add ribbon embellishments to personalize a You can adjust the following display settings: ready-made card or create your own card. Contrast: Adjusts the density of the fonts on the display. Language: Changes the language of the settings and messages on the display.
  • Page 26: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer Remove the tape cartridge and clean the print head using a cotton swab moistened Use a dry, soft cloth or, for stubborn stains, a with rubbing alcohol, as shown below: moist cloth that has been wrung dry. Caution: Never use chemicals or solvents such as benzine, thinner, or alcohol, or use a chemical duster.
  • Page 27: Solving Problems

    If the same Too many lines You have exceeded the maximum message appears, turn the power number of lines (2). Press off again and contact Epson for delete the lines indicated. technical support. Seq. num. only 1 Sequence numbers have already been set.
  • Page 28: Problems And Solutions

    Problems and solutions Power is on but no images appear on the display Check the solutions below if you are having ■ Make sure the batteries are correctly trouble using your product. seated. The product does not function normally ■ Replace the batteries with new ones, or The product may stop functioning due to use the optional AC adapter...
  • Page 29 Nothing prints Printing stops in the middle of text ■ ■ Make sure text has been entered. Install a new tape cartridge. ■ ■ Replace the tape cartridge if necessary. Replace the batteries or use the optional AC adapter (C52CB73020). ■...
  • Page 30: Epson Technical Support

    Epson Technical Support Purchase supplies and accessories Epson offers a wide array of ribbons and Visit epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/ tapes for multiple uses. For a complete list of support (Canada) where you can view available tapes, including additional widths, manuals, get FAQs, or e-mail Epson.
  • Page 31: Registration

    Depth: 5.90 inches (150 mm) Height: 2.16 inches (55 mm) your LabelWorks printer. Weight 14 oz (400 g) (excluding batteries Go to www.epson.com/LabelWorks and (approximate) and tape cartridge) select Product Registration. Operating 50 to 95 ºF (10 to 35 ºC)
  • Page 32: Storing Your Kit

    Storing Your Kit Epson LabelWorks Two Epson LabelWorks LW-300 printer cartridges Six AAA batteries Epson LabelWorks (available separately) AC adapter (optional) Storing Your Kit...
  • Page 33: Notices

    Notices Continuing to use the product may result in damage or injury. ■ To avoid injury, keep your fingers away from the Safety instructions label exit slot when printing or using the cutter. ■ Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in Before using your product, read the following safety heat or humidity, shocks or vibrations, or dust.
  • Page 34 ■ Operate the keyboard gently. • Remove dead batteries promptly. ■ Take care not to cut your fingers when cutting a • Do not heat batteries or throw them in fire or tape with scissors. water. • Do not remove batteries with metal objects Batteries such as tweezers or the tip of a pen.
  • Page 35: About Printed Labels

    AC adapter or power cord. the attached surface. ■ Turn off the product before unplugging the AC Epson is not responsible for any damage or loss caused adapter. Otherwise, it may not function properly or by labels or adhesive. may become damaged.
  • Page 36: Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

    However, there is no guarantee What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) that interference will not occur in a particular warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Epson installation. If this equipment does cause interference label-printing device and its consumables and...
  • Page 37 Epson is not responsible for warranty direct you to send your product to Epson or its service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label authorized service center, where the product will be or serial number be removed or should the product fail repaired and sent back to you.
  • Page 38: Trademarks

    You can also write to Epson America, Inc., P.O. REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR Box 93012, Long Beach, CA 90809-3012. FIRM ARE VOID. IN NO EVENT SHALL EPSON OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, Trademarks...
  • Page 39 Font size Frame Design number The black marks 2-line design Battery level indicate features you are using...
  • Page 40 LabelWorks tapes available at www.epson.com/LabelWorks 1/4 inch 3/8 inch 1/2 inch (6 mm) (9 mm) (12 mm) LC-4JBK5 LC-4PBK5 LC-4LBK5 Ribbon LC-4HKK5 LC-4NKK5 LC-4KBK5 LC-4BWV9 LC-4WBN9 Standard labels LC-4PBQ5 LC-4LBQ5 Glow-in- the-Dark Strong Adhesive LC-4LBL9 LC-4GBL9 Pearlized LC-4RBL9 CPD-37149 Printed in USA...

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