DuraLabel LabPRO User manual

QuickStart Guide
Graphic Products, Inc.
1-800-788-5572
Local: 503-644-5572
www.DuraLabel.com
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DuraLabel® LabPRO
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© 2008, 2009 Graphic Products, Inc.
Minimum System Requirements
Operating System: Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista
Memory: 128 MB RAM
Additional Requirements: USB 1.1 or 2.0 and IT Administration Privileges
**IMPORTANT**
For Upgrading from an existing DuraLabel®driver installation!
Upgrade Drivers
In order to upgrade DuraLabel®Lab PRO printer drivers the previous driver will
need to be uninstalled. Please follow these steps:
1. Press the “Uninstall Driver” button on the installation screen.
2. Click “Remove printer drivers” and click “Next.”
3. Click “Use advanced printer driver removal options” and click “Next.”
4. Check all existing DuraLabel®printers and click “Next.”
5. Check all existing DuraLabel®drivers and click “Next.”
6. Check all existing DuraLabel®components and click “Next.”
7. Check the files associated with the deleted items you wish to remove and
click “Next.”
8. Check through the list provided and click “Finish.”
9. Click “Restart.”
The DuraLabel®LabPRO printer driver may now be installed. Begin with page 7,
Step 2 Connect Printer of the QuickStart Guide.

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your new purchase of the DuraLabel®LabPRO! This
guide is included to get you printing as soon as possible.
With this guide you will learn how to set up your printer, load supplies and
print labels.
The ribbon and various print media for the DuraLabel®LabPRO have been
optimized for compatibility and print quality. Only authorized supplies from
Graphic Products will print correctly in the DuraLabel®LabPRO.
If you need more help with setting up your printer, please refer to the
DuraLabel®LabPRO Manual (included on the installation CD), visit
www.DuraLabel.com or give us a call.
Graphic Products, Inc.
1-800-788-5572
Contents:
What you should receive ...................................... pg. 2
1. Load Printer ...................................................... pg. 4
Load Ribbon..................................................... pg. 4
Load Vinyl Tape................................................ pg. 6
2. Connect Printer................................................. pg. 7
3. Install Using USB Cable.................................... pg. 7
4. Install Using Parallel Cable .............................. pg. 8
5. Set Up to Print ................................................. pg. 9

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WHAT YOU SHOULD RECEIVE
Label Supply Spindle
& 2 Fixing Tabs
2 Ribbon Spindles,
(1 with an empty paper core)
DuraLabel®LabPRO
Thermal Transfer Printer
AC Adapter
DuraLabel®LabPRO Installation CD &
DuraLabel®LabPRO QuickStart Guide
USB Cable

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Contents of Package:
▪DuraLabel®LabPRO Thermal Transfer Printer
▪DuraLabel®LabPRO Installation CD
▪DuraLabel®LabPRO QuickStart Guide
▪DuraLabel®LabPRO User's Guide
▪AC Adapter
▪USB Cable
▪2 Ribbon Spindles (black spindles, one will have a paper core on it)
▪Label Supply Spindle
▪2 Fixing Tabs (for each end of the Label Supply Spindle)
If you are missing a part, please call your Graphic Products Representative
USB Cable
AC Adapter
DuraLabel®LabPRO
Thermal Transfer Printer
2 Ribbon Spindles,
(1 with an empty paper core)
Label Supply Spindle
& 2 Fixing Tabs

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**IMPORTANT**
Always turn OFF the printer when loading
supplies. Always wait at least 5 seconds before
turning ON the power.
1. LOAD PRINTER
See the Load Printer section (pages 3-10) in the User's Guide for a more
detailed explanation of supply loading.
The ribbon and various print media for the DuraLabel®LabPRO have been
optimized for compatibility and print quality. Only authorized supplies from
Graphic Products will print correctly in the DuraLabel®LabPRO.
For more information about supply loading, please view the supply loading
video on the installation CD.
Load Ribbon
**IMPORTANT**
Always turn OFF the power first!
The following instructions are for loading 4.3" ribbon supply. See To Load 2.5"
Ribbon Supply section (page 6) in the User's Guide for instructions on how to
load 2.5" ribbon supply.
1. Open the Ribbon Mechanism Cover. (See Figure 1)
Clear Window
Ribbon Mechanism Cover
(Push down to open)
LED Indicator
Feed Button
Printer Top Cover
Printer Cover Release Lever
Figure 1

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2. Place Ribbon Supply onto the empty Ribbon Supply Spindle and insert the
spindle into the Rear Hub.
3. Place the Ribbon Rewind Spindle, with the paper core, on the Front Hub.
Note: Make sure the flanges on the end of the ribbon spindles are on the
right side of the printer when viewing from the front. (See Figure 2)
4. Open the Printer Cover using the Printer Cover Release Levers.
(See Figure 1, pg. 4)
5. Thread the ribbon down and underneath the Ribbon Mechanism.
Note: The dull side of the ribbon should face down (face the label stock).
(See Figure 3)
6. Tape the entire width of the end of the ribbon to the front empty core.
7. Wind the ribbon onto the take-up core by rotating it with your thumb.
Empty Core
for used ribbon
Put on Front Hub.
Rear Hub
Front Hub
Ribbon Spindle
New Ribbon Supply
Put on Rear Hub.
Flanges on the Ribbon Spindles attaches
to right side of printer.
New Ribbon Supply
Used Ribbon
Front of printer Back of printerDull side of ribbon face down
Vinyl Tape
Ribbon goes
underneath
Print Head
Figure 3
Figure 2

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Load Vinyl Tape
**IMPORTANT** Always turn OFF the power first!
1. With the Ribbon Mechanism still in upright position, center the Label Stock
on the Label Supply Roll Spindle using the Fixing Tabs. (See Figure 4)
2. Place the Label Supply Spindle with the Label Stock in the Label Roll Mount
slots. (See Figure 5)
3. Guide the Label Stock underneath the white Teflon Bar.
4. Secure the Label Stock in place by moving the Adjustable Label Guides to
hold the Label Stock in the center.
5. Thread the Label Stock through the Printed Label Opening, leaving about
1/2" Label Stock hanging out the opening.
6. Close Printer Cover by lifting it all the way up, then gently press down until it
latches closed.
7. Close the Ribbon Mechanism Cover by pressing down until it latches.
Printer Cover
Adjustable Label
Guides
Top Cover Support
Printer Cover
Release Lever
White Teon Bar
Label Roll Mount
Print Head
(metal bar underneath)
Printing Side
Face Up
Label Supply Spindle
Fixing Tab
Vinyl Tape
Figure 4
Figure 5

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2. CONNECT PRINTER
**IMPORTANT** These Steps need to be done in the order below!
1. Connect the power supply.
2. Connect the DuraLabel®LabPRO to your PC using the USB or parallel cable.
3. Turn on the DuraLabel®LabPRO. (Switch is in back of printer, See Figure 6)
3. INSTALL USING USB CABLE
**IMPORTANT**
You must have administrative rights in order to perform this installation.
1. A "Found New Hardware" dialog box may appear. If so, select “No, not
this time.”
2. Insert DuraLabel®LabPRO Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Select “Install the software automatically” and click “Next.” (Step 3 of
"Install Using USB Cable" may run automatically.)
4. When prompted to continue, click “Continue Anyway.”
5. A dialog will appear showing the installation progress and will close after
completion.
6. A Found New Hardware dialog box will appear, click “Finish” to exit and to
close the window.
7. Skip to page 9, step 5 "Set up to Print."
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1. USB
2. Centronics
3. RS-232
4. Power Switch
5. Power Cable
6. Power Supply
7. Plug
Figure 6

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4. INSTALL USING PARALLEL CABLE
Skip this Step if using a USB Cable!
** IMPORTANT ** You must have administrative rights in order to
perform this installation.
1. Insert DuraLabel®LabPRO Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
Note: If you encounter a dialog box that says you must have .NET Framework,
follow the instructions in the box.
2. If the CD does not automatically run, go to START >> MY COMPUTER and
double-click on the LabPRO icon.
3. A “Found New Hardware” dialog box may appear. If so, select “No, not
this time.”
4. Click “Manual Driver Install” at the bottom right corner of the DuraLabel®
LabPRO installation screen.
5. Click “Next” to begin the installation process.
6. Click “I Agree” to the License Agreement.
7. Accept the default installation directory as “C:\LabPRO” and click “Install.”
8. Click “Next” to run the Add Printer Wizard.
9. Select “Local printer attached to this computer” and click “Next.”
10. Select the port you wish to use and click “Next.”(Default location is LPT1.)
11. From the printers listing, select “Graphic Products DuraLabel®LabPRO”
and click “Next.”
12. If given a choice to keep or replace the existing driver, select “Replace
existing driver” and click “Next.”
13. Leave the default name as Graphic Products DuraLabel®LabPRO, select if
you wish to use it as the default printer and click “Next.”
14. Select “Do not share this printer” (this can be changed later) and click
“Next.”
15. Select “No” to “Do you want to print a test page,” click “Next.”
16. Click “Finish” on the Add Printer Wizard dialog box.
17. When prompted to continue, click “Continue Anyway.”
18.
Click “Finish” on the DuraLabel LabPRO Driver Setup dialog box to complete
the installation.

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5. SET UP TO PRINT
When printing labels it is easier to start with an existing template and make
modifications than to create a new label from scratch. On the CD splash screen
click on “Install Templates & Symbols.”
**IMPORTANT** Perform these
changes before opening the document
you wish to print.
Continuous Label Stock
The Default Printing Preferences on your
DuraLabel®LabPRO should be at the proper
settings for printing on continuous vinyl and
should require no adjustments.
To change settings:
1. Select START >> PRINTERS and FAXES.
2. Right-click on “DuraLabel®LabPRO” and
select “Printing Preferences.”
3. On the Option tab you can adjust the speed and darkness to optimize print
quality depending on the ribbon and tape supply you are using.
Die-Cut Label Stock (Arc Flash & RTK/NFPA)
When printing on die-cut labels you will need to calibrate the gap sensor and
make some adjustments in the print driver.
To calibrate the gap sensor:
1. Turn off the printer and wait 5 seconds.
2. Hold down the button on top of the printer
and turn it back on. The light will change
colors then blink red 5 times.
3. Release the button while it's blinking red.
Labels will feed through the printer
and the gap sensor will be calibrated.
To set up the driver for die-cut label stock:
1. Select START >> PRINTERS and FAXES.
2. Right-click on “DuraLabel®LabPRO” and
select “Printing Preferences.”
3. On the Stock tab under Media Settings
change the Type to “Labels with Gaps.” (If you do not want to cut between
every label, under Media Handling change the Post-Print Action to “None.” Or
you can leave the cutter on but specify an interval.)
4. Click “Apply” after you have made your changes.

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