Formax ColorMaxLP Quick setup guide

Formax
Brand
Formax
Model
ColorMaxLP
Category
Networking
Type
Quick setup guide

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Formax ColorMaxLP is a high-quality label printer designed for professional use. It features advanced printing technology that delivers sharp, vibrant labels with precise color accuracy. The ColorMaxLP is ideal for creating custom labels for a wide range of applications, including product packaging, shipping labels, and barcode printing.

With its intuitive user interface and easy-to-use software, the ColorMaxLP is simple to set up and operate. It offers a variety of connectivity options, including USB and Ethernet, making it easy to integrate with your existing systems.

The ColorMaxLP is built to last, with a durable construction and long-lasting printheads. It also features a variety of advanced features, such as automatic label loading and alignment, to ensure efficient and reliable operation.

Formax ColorMaxLP is a high-quality label printer designed for professional use. It features advanced printing technology that delivers sharp, vibrant labels with precise color accuracy. The ColorMaxLP is ideal for creating custom labels for a wide range of applications, including product packaging, shipping labels, and barcode printing.

With its intuitive user interface and easy-to-use software, the ColorMaxLP is simple to set up and operate. It offers a variety of connectivity options, including USB and Ethernet, making it easy to integrate with your existing systems.

The ColorMaxLP is built to last, with a durable construction and long-lasting printheads. It also features a variety of advanced features, such as automatic label loading and alignment, to ensure efficient and reliable operation.

Quick Setup
and
Installation
Guide
For more detailed information, insert the
Installation Disc into the PC and click the User
Guide button on the Setup Launcher main
page.
(continued on next page)
Unpack:
1Remove tape and packing materials
Remove tapes.
a
bRemove tapes and foam.
foam
Remove cardboard.
Squeeze latches to open clamshell
Lift tabs
cardboard
cSave the packing foam and cardboard!
2Connect power
Choose display language
ab
Missing Printhead LANGUAGE
1. English
(Config)
(Select)
For other languages,
press ,
c
(Return)
LANGUAGE
1. English
If Language is
Do not connect the printer to a PC until prompted
to do so during the Printer Driver Installation!
not displayed,
press Select
If Language option is not available, see Selecting the Security Level
on page 12 of the User’s Manual.
3Install ink cartridges
a
b
c
4Install
Missing Printhead
CONFIGURATION
3. PRINTHEAD
PRINTHEAD
2. REPLACE
Wait for printhead latch to be released.
(Select)
(Config)
Remove caps.
a
b
cOpen printhead latch fully.
d
d
c
printhead
g
h
i
Check that ink is flowing through the tubes
on both sides of the printhead.
Do not discard caps!
eRemove cover from printhead
Do not discard the cover!
Slowly remove tape from electrical contacts
nozzles
No less than 45°
fand nozzles
electrical contacts
Control Panel
will read
Online when
ready
5Load sample media
b
a
c
d
f
g
Tighten knob fully.
e
Insert media until it stops. Wait for printer to load media.
Flat side against media roll.
Print test label
6
Printer Online
(Config)
Sample PQ Plot 6x4
CONFIGURATION
2. MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
1. PRINT TEST PAGE
PRINT TEST PAGE
2. PQ PLOT 6x4
(Select)
Top Section:
• Lines are defined with no missing nozzles
• Lines are printed in order: Yellow, Black, Cyan, Black,
Magenta
• Vertical dashed lines are straight
Middle Section:
• All yellow, black, cyan, black, magenta lines are printed
• No color mixing on the color bars
• Numbers 1, 3, 5 are visible
Bottom Section:
• Lines are defined with no missing nozzles
• Lines are printed in order: Yellow, Black, Cyan, Black,
Magenta
Overall:
• No streaking or smearing
Requires 6” x 4” (included as sample media) or 4” x 6” labels with inter-label gap.
To connect printer to network
c
d
e
a
Printer Network
Network
Connect printer to network using Ethernet
bIf you will be using DHCP to set the IP
Address, skip to step c.
T
o assign the printer a Static IP address,
please see Selecting the Security Level in
Chapter one o f t h e Us e r M a n u a l b e fo re
proceeding to step c.
Install printer driver
7Before installing printer driver, ensure the computer meets minimum system
requirements (see “System Requirements” in the User Manual Appendix).
To connect printer to computer using USB
b
a
c
Printer Computer
d
USB
Connect USB cable when prompted.
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Formax ColorMaxLP Quick setup guide

Formax
Brand
Formax
Model
ColorMaxLP
Category
Networking
Type
Quick setup guide
This manual is also suitable for

Formax ColorMaxLP is a high-quality label printer designed for professional use. It features advanced printing technology that delivers sharp, vibrant labels with precise color accuracy. The ColorMaxLP is ideal for creating custom labels for a wide range of applications, including product packaging, shipping labels, and barcode printing.

With its intuitive user interface and easy-to-use software, the ColorMaxLP is simple to set up and operate. It offers a variety of connectivity options, including USB and Ethernet, making it easy to integrate with your existing systems.

The ColorMaxLP is built to last, with a durable construction and long-lasting printheads. It also features a variety of advanced features, such as automatic label loading and alignment, to ensure efficient and reliable operation.

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