Seiko 440 User manual

User Guide

Models 440 and 450

For Windows

2000, XP, 2003, Server 2003, Vista and Windows 7

or Mac OS

X 10.2 or later.

Smart Label Printers®

Series

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential application. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.

• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdierentfromthattowhichthe

receiver is connected.

• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

ChangesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbySeikoInstrumentscouldvoidthe

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Applicable EC Directives and Standards

Directive Title

 2004/108/EC ECElectromagneticCompatibilityDirective

 2006/95/EC ECLowVoltageDirective

 2002/95/EC RestrictingtheuseofCertainHazardousSubstancesin

  ElectricalandElectronicEquipment(RoHS)

 2002/96/EC WasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(WEEE)

 2009/125/EC DirectiveonEco-DesignofEnergy-relatedProducts

Standards Title

 EMC EN55022classB

  EN61000-3-2,EN61000-3-3

  EN55024

 LVD EN60950-1

publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form,

or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without

thepriorwrittenpermissionofSeikoInstrumentsUSAInc.Nopatentliabilityisassumedwith

respecttotheuseofinformationcontainedherein.Whileeveryprecautionhasbeentaken

inthepreparationofthispublication,SeikoInstrumentsUSAInc.assumesnoresponsibility

forerrorsoromissions.Norisanyliabilityassumedfordamagesresultingfromtheuseof

information contained herein. Further, this publication and features described herein are

subject to change without notice.

Trademark Information

SIIandtheSIIlogoareregisteredtrademarksofSeikoInstrumentsInc.SmartLabelPrinteris

aregisteredtrademarkandSmartLabels,SmartCapture,SmartCopyandSmartLabelIcons

aretrademarksofSeikoInstrumentsUSAInc.

Otherbrandandproductnamesaretrademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftheir

respective holders.

SeikoInstrumentsUSAInc.,2990LomitaBlvd.,Torrance,California90505USA

v10 312 011

Important Safety Instructions

ThefollowingsymbolsareusedinthisUserGuide.

WARNING. Warningstatementsareusedtoindicateactions

thatmayresultinriskofseverepersonalinjuryorlossoflife.

CAUTION. Caution statements are used to indicate actions

that may result in damage to the printer or other property, or

mayresultinriskofminorpersonalinjury.

Warning

1 UseonlytheACadapterprovidedwiththisprinter,oranACadapterthathasbeen

approvedbySeikoInstrumentsforusewiththisprinter.UseofanincorrectACadapter

maycauseriskofoverheatingorre.

2Donotbendorplaceaheavyobjectonthepowercordasitcoulddamagethecord

andresultinriskofelectricshockorre.Donotusethepowercordifdamagedor

frayed.

3 The thermal print head may become quite hot aer printing. Be careful when changing

labels and cleaning the thermal head.

Caution

1 Neverinsertobjectsofanykindintothisprinterastheymaytouchdangerousvoltage

pointsorshortoutparts,andmayresultinariskofreorelectricshock.Neverspillliquid

ofanykindontheprinter.

2Thisprintercontainsnouser-serviceableparts.Donotattempttoservicetheprinter

yourselfasthiscanexposeyoutodangerousvoltagepointsorotherrisks.Repairservice

should be performed by a trained technician.

3Donotusethisprinternearwaterorinextremehumidity.

4 Be sure to hold only the connector end of the power cord or interface cable when

disconnecting.Repeatedpullingonthecablecoulddamagethecable.

5 If any of the following conditions occur, turn o the printer and unplug the power cord

from the power outlet:

• Thepowercordisdamagedorfrayed.

• Liquidhasbeenspilledintotheprinterortheprinterhasbeenexposedtorainorwater.

• Theprinterdoesnotrecoverfromanerrorortheprinterdoesnotoperatenormallywhen

the operating instructions are followed.

• Theprinterexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance,suchasemittingastrangenoise,

odororsmoke.

6 BeforeusingyourSLP,pleaseremovetheclearprotectivetapecoveringontheengine

coverandRollcover.

7 WhentheSLPisunusedforaperiodoftimewithoutalabel,theplatenrubbermay

becomestuck.Thisconditionmaycauseafatalerrorintheprintermechanism.Toavoid

this,pleasekeepalabelloadedintheSLP—evenwhennotinuse.

Installation

For best performance, we recommend that you install your printer on a at surface in a

location that satises the following environmental conditions:

• Notsubjecttovibration

• Notexposedtodirectsunlight

• Dust-free

• Condensation-free

• Temperatures:59to95°F(15to35°C)

• Humidity:30%RHto80%RH(non-condensing)

About This Guide

Asyou‘llsoonrealize,theSmartLabelPrinteriseasytosetupanduse.Chancesare,once

you’vereadwhatyouneedtoknowinordertogetgoing,youwon’thavetousethisguide

exceptasaquickreminderorareference.

ThisguidewillhelpyousetupyourSLP440or450,installthesoware,anduseyourSLP.

In writing this guide we assume that you are familiar with common operations using

MicrosoWindows

2000,XP,2003,Server2003,VistaorWindows7onaWindows

compatiblePC,orMacOS

X10.2orlateronanAppleMacintoshcomputer.

This guide has six sections for easy reference:

Introduction,providessomegeneralinformationabouttheSLP440and450aswellas

theSmartLabelprogram.

Getting Started,providesinstructionsforconnectingtheSLP440and450toyourWindows-

compatiblePCorMac,andloadinglabelsintotheprinter.Italsodescribeshowtouse

on-linehelp.

Changing Labels and Printer Care,providesinformationforreplacingalabelrollandtaking

careofyourSLP.

Specications,providesSLP440and450specications.

Commonly Asked Questions and Answers, provides a list of questions and answers that can

help you resolve problems.

Technical Support and Service, provides technical support and service information.

Ordering Labels and Parts,providesinformationfororderingSmartLabelsandreplacement

parts and accessories.

Introduction

About Your Smart Label Printer

TheSmartLabelPrinteristhebestwaytoinstantlyprintone-at-a-timelabels.Direct

thermalprintingtechnologydoesnotuseink,tonerorribbon,justlabels.TheSLP

producesfast,laserqualityoutputonavarietyoflabelsizeswiththeabilitytoprinttext,

graphics,POSTNETcodesandbarcodes.

WiththewidevarietyofavailableSmartLabels,youcanuseyourSLPtocreatelabelsfor

justaboutanything.Herearesomeexamples:

• Envelopelabels • Barcodelabels

• Filefolderlabels • 3.5"DisketteandZipDiskslabels

• Business/AppointmentCard • 8mmVideo/DATTape

• Namebadgelabels • Videocassettelabels

• SecurityVoucher • CDorDVDlabels

• Shippinglabels • Jewelerylabels

• Storagecontainerlabels • Binderlabels

• Notebooklabels • Shelflabels

Soware Features

TheSmartLabelprogramprovidesarichsetoffeaturestosimplifyyourlabelingneeds.

•WYSIWYGeditordisplayslabelsastheywillprint.

•Printsinbackgroundsoyoucanworkwithotherapplicationswhilelabelsareprinting.

Print labels one at a time or whole mailing lists.

•Object-orienteduserinterfacemakesiteasytoincludetext,pictures,barcodes,etc.

on your label.

•Mixedtextpossiblewithineachtextobject—differentfonttypes,sizesandstyles(bold/

italic/underline)canbeincludedonasingleline.

•Shrink-to-fitandwordwrapensurethataddressesandothertextfitonthelabel.

•Built-indatabasetosavelabelsandformatsinuser-definabledatabasecategories.

•Findfeaturemakesiteasytolocatesavedlabelsbylabelname,databasefieldor

words within the label.

•Contact-basedrecordsupdatedautomaticallyfromlabeladdresses.

Contents

Introduction 1

 AboutYourSmartLabelPrinter 1

 SowareFeatures 1

Getting Started 2

 WhatYouNeed 2

 AWordAboutLabels 3

 CaringforLabels 3

 InstallingtheSLP440or450 4

 UnpackingtheSLP 4

Installing the Soware 5

 ConnectingtheSLPtoaPowerOutlet 5

 ConnectingtheSLPtoyourcomputer 6

Setting up the Printer 7

 LoadingaRollofLabels 7

 TestingthePrinter 9

Changing Labels and Printer Care 10

Overview 10

 CaringforYourPrinter 10

 OLineandOnLineMode 11

 ChangingaLabelRoll 11

 RemovingtheOldRoll 11

 LoadingtheNewRoll 11

 AdjustingthePositionofLabels 12

 RemovingStuckLabels 13

Cleaning the Printer 14

Specications 16

 SmartLabelPrinter440 and 450Specications 16

 StatusLightIndicators 17

Commonly Asked Questions and Answers 18

Technical Support and Service 19

Ordering Labels and Parts 19

 OrderingLabels 19

 OrderingParts 19

2 3

Getting Started

What You Need

InordertouseyourSLPandsoftware,youneedtohavethefollowing:

PC Users:

• Windows2000,XP,2003,Server2003,VistaorWindows7

• IBM

PCorcompatibleusing233MHzorhigherPentium-compatibleCPU

• Minimum64MBRAM,128MBrecommended

• 16MBharddiskspace

• USBportorRS232Cserialport

• CD-ROMorDVDdrive

Mac Users:

• MacOSXv10.2orlater

• PowerPC

G3/G4/G5orIntel

processor

• Minimum128MBRAM,256MBrecommended

• 30MBharddiskspace

• USBport

• CD-ROMorDVDdrive

A Word About Labels

ForbestresultswerecommendtheuseofSeikoInstrumentsSmartLabels.Otherbrands

maynotbeengineeredtoprovideoptimum,trouble-freeresultswithyourSLP;theymay

notworkwithyourprinterortheymaydamageitandvoidyourwarranty.

SmartLabelsareavailableinawidevarietyofsizesandcolorstoproperlylabelalmost

anything.

TheSmartLabelshaveasensormarkonthebackingofeachlabelthattheSLP440and

450usesfortopoflabelalignment.Checktobesurethelabelshavethismarkbefore

loadingthemintotheSLP.

Note: OlderSmartLabelsdidnothavethissensormark.BesurethattheSLP440and450

arelistedassupportedprintersontheSmartLabelspackage.

Caring for Labels

Thelabelsaresensitivetoheat,moisture,andlight.Withthisinmind:

• Storelabelsinacool,dryplace.

• Donotscratchorrublabelswithahardobject.

• Donotexposelabelstohighheatordirectlightforanextendedperiodoftime.

• Keeporganicsolventsawayfromlabels.

Sensormark

4 5

Installing the SLP 440 or 450

Here,you’llfindouthowtounpackandsetupyournewSLP.Aspartofthesetupprocess,

you’llloadarollofstandardaddresslabelsandrunaquicktest.

Unpacking the SLP

Carefullyremovetheprinteranditscomponentsfromthebox.It’sagoodideatosavethe

boxandpackingmaterialsincaseyouneedtostoreorshiptheprinter.Makesureyou

have all of the following items.

•ASmartLabelPrinter440or450

•SmartLabelsoftwarewithUserGuide

•USBcable

•ACadapter

•StarterrollofSmartLabels

•QuickStartCard

Installing the Soware

Installing the Smart Label Program for MacOS X

1 InserttheSmartLabelCD.Iftheinstallerdoesnotappearautomatically,double-click

theCDonyourdesktoporinthelepaneofanewFinderwindow.

2 Double-clicktheleSIISmartLabelPrinter.mpkg. The installer will appear. Follow the

on-screeninstructions.

3 ForMacOSX10.2:Aerinstallationiscomplete,openPrint CenterandselectyourSLP

printer.MacOSX10.3or10.4willautomaticallysetupyourprinter.

Installing the Smart label Program for Windows

1 InserttheSmartLabelCD.Theinstallationwizardstartsautomaticallyonmostsystems.

If the introductory screen doesn’t appear after a few seconds, do the following:

2 ClicktheWindowsStart button then point to Settings and choose Control Panel.

3 Double-clickAdd/Remove ProgramsthenclicktheInstall button. Follow the install

wizardtoassistwithinstallation.

Please note:Ifyourprinterisnotrecognizedoralllabeltemplatesdonotappear,

youwillneedtoset-upyourprinterwithintheSLPprintersoftware.Pleasesee

SettingupthePrinteronpage7.

Connecting the SLP to a Power Outlet

1 ConnectthesuppliedACadaptertothebackoftheSLPandtoapoweroutlet.

2 The printer powers on automatically when connected

toACpower.Thestatuslightwillashifnolabels

are loaded in the printer.

SmartLabels

QuickStart

SmartLabelSoftware

USBCable

ACAdapter

SmartLabelPrinter

440 or 450

Form Feed button

Statuslight

Power button

6 7

Setting up the Printer

Iftheprinterisnotrecogonizedusingtheinstallationwizard,youwillneedtosetupyour

printer manually. To do so, follow these steps:

Prepare the roll of labels

1 OpentheSmartLabelprintersoftware

2 UndertheLabelpull-downmenu,selectPrinter Set-up

3 SelectAdd a printer

4 SelecthowyourprinterisconnectedandclickDone.

Loading a Roll of Labels

Prepare the roll of labels

1 Removethestickerfromthebeginningoftherolloflabels.

Note: Makesurethereisablacksensormarkonthelabelbackingasshownonpage3.

2 If needed, cut between the labels to create a “leader.”

If the end of the roll is not prepared as shown above, cut between the labels leaving as

muchbackingaspossibleontheendoftherolltoactasaleader.

Load the roll of labels

1 Makesurethepowercordisconnectedand

the printer is turned on. The green status light

should be flashing.

2 Liftthebaseofthelabel

cover and rotate it open

as shown at right.

Connecting the SLP to your computer

UsetheUSBcableprovidedwiththeSLP440or450toconnecttheSLPtoyourcomputer.

CAUTION: Connecting or disconnecting the interface cable

while the printer is turned on may damage the printer.

Follow these steps:

1 MakesurethattheSLPisturnedoff.Ifthestatuslightison,holdthepowerbutton

until it turns off.

2 ConnecttheprintertoyourPCorMac.

• InserttheUSBcableintotheUSBportonyourPCorMac.

• IfallUSBportsareinuse,youmayneedtopurchaseaUSBhub.

• ConnecttheotherendofthecableintotheappropriateportonthebackoftheSLP.

Spindle

LabelCover

Prepared end Cut here

Roll Waste Roll

Computer

USBport

SLPUSBport

USBcable

8 9

3 RemovethespindlefromtheSLPandinsertthelabelrollonthespindle.

4 InsertthelabelsandspindleintotheSLP.Ifnecessary,adjusttheguidestofitthe

labels as shown below.

5 Insertthefreeendofthelabelroll,labelsidedown,intotheslotonthebackofthe

printer.Pushthelabelstockintotheslotuntilyoufeelaslightresistance.Continue

pushinggently.TheSLPautomaticallyfeedsthelabelsthroughandalignstheend

intheexitslot.

If the label end doesn’t appear through the slot:

Press and release the form feed button to advance the labels.

6 Close the label cover.

Testing the Printer

Aquicktestletsyouknowyourprinterisoperatingproperlyandthatthelabels

are loaded correctly.

Testing the SLP 440 or 450

1 Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn the printer off.

2 Press and hold the form feed button and then press the power button. The green

statuslightwillbegintoash.Donotreleasetheformfeedbutton.

3 To print the SIIgraphiclogo:

•Whileholdingthe button, press the powerbutton1xandreleasebothbuttons.

4 ToprinttheSIIsampleaddresslabel:

•Whileholdingthe button, press the powerbutton2xandreleasebothbuttons.

5 To print the density test:

•Whileholdingthe button, press the powerbutton3xandreleasebothbuttons.

6 To print the serial number and firmware:

•Whileholdingthe button, press the powerbutton4xandreleasebothbuttons.

SLP440/450

Label guides

10 11

Changing Labels and Printer Care

Overview

TheSLP440and450usesadvancedthermalprinttechnologytoprovidecrisp,

high-contrastprinting.Therearenoribbonsorcartridgestoreplace.

ForbestresultswerecommendtheuseofSeikoInstrumentsSmartLabels.Otherbrandsmay

notbeengineeredtoprovideoptimum,trouble-freeresultswithyourSmartLabelPrinter;

theymaynotworkwithyourSLPortheymaydamageitandvoidyourwarranty.

Caring for Your Printer

YourSLP440and450isahigh-precisiondevicethat’sdesignedfortrouble-freeoperation.

Justfollowthesefewprecautions:

• Note:TheSLP440 and 450isdesignedforuseonlywithSeikoInstrumentsSmartLabels.

Useofimproperlabelsmaydamagetheprinterandvoidyourwarranty.

• Don’toperatetheprinterinadustyenvironment.

• Keeptheprinteroutofdirectsunlight.

• Ifyouareprintingmorethanonelabelatatime,guidethelabelsoverthefrontofthe

labelcoverastheyexit,makingsurethattheydon’tcurlunderoroverthecoverand

loop through and into the feed slot.

• Turnofftheprinterwhennotinuse.

• Pulloutthepowerplugwhentheprinterisnotinuseforalongtime.

Discarding Old Printers

WhendiscardingoldandusedSmartLabelPrinters,pleasefollowthedisposalorrecycling

regulations in your area.

O Line and On Line Mode

Pressing and releasing the power button toggles the printer between off line and

onlinemode.Anamberstatuslightindicatesthattheprinterisoffline.Thereisno

communication with the computer when the printer is off line.

This feature is a handy way to stop printing so you don’t waste labels while you delete

labels from the print queue.

Changing a Label Roll

This procedure describes how to remove and replace label rolls.

• Youcanloadadifferenttypeoflabelatanytime—youdon’thavetowaituntilallof

the labels have been used.

• Whenyourunoutoflabels,thegreenstatuslightonthefrontoftheSLPflashes.Ifprinting

is in process, a message appears telling you that the printer is out of labels.

Removing the Old Roll

CAUTION:DONOTpullonthelabelstoremovethemfromthe

printer.Thismaycauselabelstogetstuckinsidetheprinter.

1 Tear off any printed labels. If labels aren’t torn off, they may get jammed when you

perform step 2.

2 Pressandholdtheformfeedbutton.ThelabelswillreverseoutoftheSLP.Ifthis

doesnotwork,see"AdjustingyourLabelPosition"onPage12toreleasetheplaten

to remove the labels.

Loading the New Roll

Prepareandloadthenewlabelrollasdescribedin“LoadingaRollofLabels”onpage7.

12 13

Adjusting the Position of Labels

If you find the labels are advancing at an angle, follow these steps to realign them:

1 Swivelthelabelcoveropenandremovetheprintenginecoverbypullingforwardonthe

edges at the top of the cover.

2 Releasethepressureonthelabelstockbymovingtheplatenreleaseleverforward.

3 Realignthelabelstocksoitisstraight.

4 Returntheplatenreleaselevertothelockedposition.

5 Makesurethelabelsfeedthroughtheslot.

6 Replacetheprintenginecover,startingatthebottom,andpushthetopedgeforward

until the cover snaps into place.

Removing Stuck Labels

Ifalabelbecomesstuckinyourprinter,removeitasfollows:

1 Withapairofscissors,cutthelabelstockbetweenthelabelrollandthelabelslotatthe

backoftheprinter.

2 Swivelthelabelcoveropenandremovetheprintenginecoverbypullingforwardonthe

edges at the top of the cover.

3 Releasethepressureonthelabelstockbymovingtheplatenreleaseleverforward.

4 Removethestucklabel.

5 Ifthelabel–orpiecesofthelabel–sticktotheplaten,usetheSeikoDual-Action

Cleaning Pen to dissolve the adhesive on the label and remove residue left on the printer.

CAUTION:DONOTtouchtheprintengine.Itmaybehot.

6 Once you have removed any remaining pieces of label, return the platen release lever

tothelockedposition.

7 Replacetheprintenginecover,startingatthebottom,andpushthetopedgeforward

until the cover snaps into place.

Removetheprintenginecover

Releasetheplatenlever

14 15

YoumayalsopurchasetheSeikoDual-ActionCleaningPen(SLP-CLNPEN)tohelpkeepthe

printer clean and operating at it’s optimum.

1 Removelabelstockfromprinter.

2 Removethefrontfaceplate.

3 UsetheSeikoDual-ActionCleaningPentocleantheprinthead,roller,andfeedrampto

remove any debris or adhesive that may have built up on your printer.

4 To clean your pen tip, wipe the tip across a clean paper surface.

**PleaseusetheAlcoholendofthePenontheareawheretheAdhesiveRemoverend

was used.

Cleaning the Printer

1 Removelabelstockfromprinter.

2 InserttheSeikoSmartLabelPrinterCleaningCard(SLP-CLNCRD).

3 The Card should feed automatically or you can press the “Form Feed” button to

manuallyfeedthecard(youmayalsogentlypullthecardtoguideitthroughtheroller).

4 Repeatprocessifnecessary.

5 Properly dispose of the used card.

Form Feed button

RemovesAdhesive

Cleans the print head

16 17

Specications

Smart Label Printer 440 and 450

TheSmartLabelPrinterisacompactprintingdeviceideallysuitedforlabelprinting

applications.Therearenobuilt-infontsandanytextmustbeconvertedtoabitmapimage

by a host computer or device for printing.

Developerinformationcanbefoundonourwebsiteatwww.siibusinessproducts.com

Printer

Technology  Directthermal

Resolution  300dpi(11.81dots/mm)

Max. Paper Width  2.28in.(58mm)

Max. Printable Width  1.89in.(48mm)

Print Speed  Model440 2-3seconds*

   Model450 1-2seconds*

*average speed, standard address label

Interface  USBandRS-232

Power

Input Model440ACadapter:

   PW-B0625-W1-U:100-240V,50/60Hz

   (USversion)

   PW-B0625-W1-E:100-240V,50/60Hz

   (EUversion)

   PW-B0625-W1-B:100-240V,50/60Hz

   (UKversion)

   PW-B0625-W1-A:100-240V,50/60Hz

   (AUversion)

  Model450ACadapter:

   PW-B1230-W1-U:100-240V,50/60Hz

   (USversion)

   PW-B1230-W1-E:100-240V,50/60Hz

   (EUversion)

   PW-B1230-W1-B:100-240V,50/60Hz

   (UKversion)

   PW-B1230-W1-A:100-240V,50/60Hz

   (AUversion)

Output Model440 DC6V1.5A(2.0Amax.)

  Model450 DC12V,3.0A(5.0Amax.)

Dimensions 4.61in.(W)x6.34in.(D)x6.22in.(H)

  117mm(W)x160.9mm(D)x157.9mm(H)

Weight 1.14lbs.(515grams)

Life Time Approx.2.5millioncharacters

  (24Hx12Wdots)

LED Indicator

Off

SteadyGreen

SteadyAmber

BlinkingGreen1*

BlinkingGreen2*

BlinkingAmber1*

BlinkingAmber2*

BlinkingRed1*

BlinkingRed2*

BlinkingRed4*

State

Poweroff/Stand-by

On-line

Off-line

Nolabels

Print head up

Labeljam

Buffer overflow

Temperature error

Voltageerror

Print head error

Status Light Indicators

*Thenumberreferstothenumberofblinks.

Environment

Temperature Operating: 59°Fto95°F(15°Cto35°C)

  Storage: -4°Fto140°F(-20°Cto60°C)

Humidity Operating: 30%RHto80%RH

    (non-condensing)

  Storage: 30%RHto90%RH

    (non-condensing)

18 19

Commonly Asked Questions

and Answers

Q Will my labels fade over time?

A Labelsaremadeofthermalpaper.Heatappliedtothepapercausesachemical

reactiontogenerateblackdotsatthepointswhereheatwasapplied.Thistechnique

avoidsusingmessyinksandribbons.Becausethepaperisheat-sensitive,itispossible

foralabeltodarkenifexposedtohighheatorverybrightlightforanextendedperiod

oftime.Itisalsopossibleforcertainplasticizersinsomeplasticbinderstocausea

chemical reaction which results in the image fading over time. Placing another

adhesive(perhapsanotherlabel)betweenthevinylsurfaceandthelabelmayhelp

minimizethistypeoffading.

In general, labels will last for years if they aren’t subjected to the above conditions. The

labelmaterialismuchmorestablethanfaxpaperduetothespecialformulationand

coatingsusedbySeikoInstruments.

Q How many labels can I save?

A Thenumberoflabelsyoucansaveislimitedonlybytheamountofdiskspacein

your computer.

Q There are no available USB or serial ports on the back of my computer. What do I do?

A Youmaywishtoaddanotherporttoyoursystem.AlternativelyyoumayuseaUSBhub

toextendthenumberofUSBdevicesoraswitchboxtoshareaserialport.

Technical Support and Service

Pleaserefertothe“Troubleshooting”topicinon-lineHelpforinformationonhowto

determineifyourSmartLabelPrinterneedsserviceandhowtocontactSeikoInstruments

forTechnicalSupportandrepairs.

YoucancontactTechnicalSupportonourwebsiteundertheSupportsectionat:

www.siibusinessproducts.com

Ordering Labels and Parts

Ordering Labels

ForbestresultswerecommendtheuseofSeikoInstrumentsSmartLabels.Otherbrandsmay

notbeengineeredtoprovideoptimum,trouble-freeresultswithyourSLP;theymaynot

workwithyourprinterortheymaydamageitandvoidyourwarranty.

Forinformationonorderinglabels,pleasechoosetheHowtoOrderLabelscommandon

theHelpmenuorrefertothe“OrderingLabels”topicinon-lineHelp.

YoucanorderlabelsdirectlyfromSeikoInstrumentsonourwebsiteatthefollowing

address: www.siibusinessproducts.com

Ordering Parts

Forinformationonorderingreplacementpartsandaccessories,pleaserefertoyourSLP

modelinthe“Troubleshooting”topicinon-lineHelp.

YoucanorderpartsdirectlyfromSeikoInstrumentsonourwebsiteatthefollowingaddress:

www.siibusinessproducts.com

Seiko 440, 450 User manual

Related papers

Other documents