LEITZ ICON User Manual

LEITZ ICON User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 © 2015 Esselte IPR AB. All rights reserved. Leitz, Leitz Icon, Smart Labeling System, Intelligent Label Cartridge are trademarks of Esselte IPR AB or its affiliates. Mac, iPad, AirPrint, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the Leitz Icon Control Panel ........
  • Page 4 Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Using AirPrint ..............16 Viewing Label Cartridge Information .
  • Page 5: About The Leitz Icon Printer

    About the Leitz Icon Printer The Leitz Icon printer is the heart of your Icon Smart Labeling System. Using the printer, you can print a wide variety of labels, name and visitor badges, lever arch file labels, and more. Because the printer can cut labels to size, you can use a single label cartridge to print many different types of labels, minimizing the need to switch cartridges.
  • Page 6: Getting To Know The Intelligent Label Cartridge

    *Intelligent Label Cartridges may not be recyclable in your area. System Requirements The Leitz Icon Software is available for both Mac and Windows. In addition, the Leitz Icon app is available for designing and printing labels from many iOS and Android devices.
  • Page 7: Installing The Software

    2.In the address bar, type www.leitz.com/icon/support to visit the Leitz website. 3.Click the link to download the app from the App Store or from Google Play™. The Apple App Store or Google Play automatically launches and displays the installation screen for the Leitz Icon app. 4.Click Install.
  • Page 8: Connecting The Printer Using Your Wireless Network

    Connecting the Printer to your Wireless Network Using the Leitz Icon Control Panel The Leitz Icon printer includes a built-in web server. The web server appears in your web browser as the Leitz Icon Control Panel. If your router does not support WPS or if you have trouble connecting your printer to your wireless network using WPS, you can use the Leitz Icon Control Panel to connect the printer to your wireless network.
  • Page 9: Adding The Printer To Your Computer And Installing The Printer Driver

    Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Getting Started 7.Click OK. The Leitz Icon Control Panel is displayed. 8.Click Wi-Fi Setup Wizard. 9.Click Connect to Existing Network. The Select Your Wireless Network page is displayed. 10.Select your wireless network in the Available Networks list.
  • Page 10 Open. d.Click OK. 9.In the Printers list, select Leitz Icon. If more than one Leitz Icon version appears in the Printers list, select the one with the most recent date. NOTE 10.Click Next. 11.If prompted to select which version of the driver you want to use, select Replace the current driver, and then click Next.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Printer Using Access Point (Soft Ap) Mode

    NOTE MAC address. In this case, the Printer ID is formatted as ICON-xxyyzz, where xxyyzz is the last six characters of your printer’s MAC address (found on the label on the bottom of your printer). For example, if your printer’s MAC address is MAC:00:1E:CO:13:13:A5, the Printer ID is ICON-1313A5.
  • Page 12: Loading Labels

    Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Getting Started Loading Labels 1.Push the button on the top of the printer to open the cartridge door. 2.Lift the label guide latch as shown. 3.Pull open the folding label guide on the label cartridge.
  • Page 13: Unloading Labels

    Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Getting Started Unloading Labels 1.With the printer powered on, push the button on the top of the printer to open the cartridge door. The labels are retracted into the cartridge. 2.Lift the label guide latch as shown.
  • Page 14: Printing Labels

    Using the Leitz Icon Control Panel Printing Labels Using the Leitz Icon printer, you can print a wide variety of self-adhesive labels as well as non-adhesive name and visitor badges, lever arch file labels, and appointment cards. For detailed information about printing labels using the Leitz Icon Software, refer to the Leitz Icon Software Help (available from the Help menu).
  • Page 15: Accessing The Leitz Icon Control Panel

    NOTE MAC address. In this case, the Printer ID is formatted as ICON-xxyyzz, where xxyyzz is the last six characters of your printer’s MAC address (found on the label on the bottom of your printer). For example, if your printer’s MAC address is MAC:00:1E:CO:13:13:A5, the Printer ID is ICON-1313A5.
  • Page 16: Using Airprint

    Using the Leitz Icon Control Panel Using AirPrint You can use AirPrint to print to the Leitz Icon printer from your iOS device. AirPrint is enabled by default. You can change the AirPrint settings or disable AirPrint using the Leitz Icon Control Panel.
  • Page 17: Using The Battery

    Using the Battery An optional, external, rechargeable battery (part number 7002-00-00) is available for using the printer as a portable device. Visit the Leitz website at www.leitz.com/icon for information about ordering the optional battery. Connecting the Battery The battery connects to the back of the printer. The four guides on the battery help to align the battery for a secure connection to the printer.
  • Page 18: Charging The Battery

    The battery can be used portably for approximately 12 hours, printing up to 1200 address labels, on a single charge. The charge level of the battery is displayed in the Leitz Icon Software print pane, and is also available on the Printer Status page of the Leitz Icon Control Panel.
  • Page 19: Caring For The Printer

    Caring for the Printer Caring for the Printer The Leitz Icon printer requires very little maintenance. You may occasionally need to clean the label cartridge compartment, the exterior of the printer, and the paper path. If you experience lighter than normal printing or labels are protruding from the label cartridge when the cartridge is removed from the printer, use the included cleaning card to clean the paper path.
  • Page 20: Clearing Label Jams

    If you think a partial label may be stuck in the printer, you can access the platen and cutter by removing the front panel of the printer. See the video at www.leitz.com/icon/support for instructions on removing the printer panel. The cutter blade is exposed when the front panel of the printer is removed. The blade is extremely sharp. Use caution CAUTION: when working with or near the cutter blade.
  • Page 21: Connecting To The Wireless Network

    Leitz Icon Control Panel (see Connecting the Printer Using Your Wireless Network on page 8), check for the following: • A Wi-Fi router supports many channels. Although parts of the world support channels 12 and 13, the Leitz Icon printer supports only channels 1-11.
  • Page 22: Incorrect Label Cartridge Information

    If the label cartridge information displayed in the software indicates that the label cartridge is empty but you believe there are still labels remaining, check the following: • Verify the details of your label cartridge in the Leitz Icon Control Panel. See Viewing Label Cartridge Information on page 16 for more information.
  • Page 23: Technical Information

    Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Technical Information Technical Information Technical Specifications The following table list the technical specifications of the Leitz Icon printer. 24 V DC, 4 A Power Direct thermal Printer type 300 dots per inch (DPI) Resolution 960 dots (81.3 mm/3.2 inches) Print width: 91 mm (3.58 inches)
  • Page 24: Warranty And Disposal

    24 months of handover. Another important precondition is that the fault must have already existed when the Leitz device was handed over. The onus is on the customer to provide proof of such a fault after six months have elapsed.This liability for mate- rial defects does not entitle the customer to make a claim against the manufacturer.
  • Page 25: Third Party Software

    FreeRTOS Software source code may be downloaded at no charge from the Leitz website at www.leitz.com (or obtained on CD for a nominal charge via request to the same www.leitz.com within three years of the date of purchase).
  • Page 26 Leitz Icon Printer User Guide Technical Information INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE."...
  • Page 27: Safety Information

    Technical Information Safety Information Intended Use This device has been developed for printing labels and similar items using Leitz Icon Intelligent Label Cartridges. The printer should be used only for this purpose, as described in this user guide. Precautions for Setup •...

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