DuraLabel 9000 User manual

800.788.5572
DuraLabel.com
quickstart Guide
9000

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Minimum System Requirements
Operating System: Windows XP SP2 or later, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or 8.1
Memory: 128MB RAM
Hard Drive: 100MB
Additional Requirements: IT Administrator Privileges

DuraLabel.com | 800.788.5572 Contents | 1
Contents
1. Introduction 2
2. Equipment Checklist 3
3. Loading the Printer 4
3.1 Loading Vinyl Supply 4
3.2 Loading Ribbon 6
4. Connecting the Printer 8
4.1 Upgrading a Driver 8
4.2 Using a USB Cable 9
4.3 Using a Parallel Cable 10
5. Configuring Printer Drivers 11
5.1 Continuous Vinyl Printing Instructions 11
5.2 Die-cut Label Printing Instructions 12
5.3 B Mark Label Printing Instructions 12
6. Installing Labeling Software 13
6.1 DuraSuite Labeling Software 13
6.2 LabelForge Labeling Software 13

2| 1. Introduction DuraLabel.com | 800.788.5572
1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your DuraLabel®9000 Printer. This QuickStart Guide
explains how to set up your printer, load supplies and print labels. It’s designed to get
you printing as quickly as possible.
Call us at 800.788.5572 if you have any questions about your new DuraLabel 9000
Printer. We’re here to help!

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2. Equipment Checklist
The following items are included in your DuraLabel 9000 package:
□DuraLabel 9000 Printer
□DuraLabel 9000 Installation CD: Printer driver, DuraSuite software,
LabelForge software, symbols, label templates, and technical manuals.
□DuraLabel 9000 QuickStart Guide
□DuraSuite QuickStart Guide
□LabelForge QuickStart Guide
□Power Cord
□USB Cable
□Supply Guides (2)
□Ribbon Supply Core
□Ribbon Guides with Screws (2)
If anything is missing, please call your Graphic Products representative at
800.788.5572.

4| 3.1 Loading Vinyl Supply DuraLabel.com | 800.788.5572
3. Loading the Printer
DuraLabel ribbon and vinyl supplies have been optimized for compatibility and print
quality. Only authorized DuraLabel supplies from Graphic Products will print correctly
with the DuraLabel 9000 Printer.
3.1 Loading Vinyl Supply
IMPORTANT! Always turn the power OFF when loading supplies. Always wait at least 5
seconds before turning power back ON.
A. Open the printer cover by lifting up on the handle on the right side.
B. Push the green print head release lever to pop up the print head mechanism.
C. Remove and set aside the outside supply guide from the supply bar (Fig. 2).
Print Head
Mechanism
Print Head
Release Lever
Print Head
Figure 1
Printer Cover
Supply Guide
Figure 2
Supply Bar

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Loading the printer
D. Adjust the inside supply guide to cover the number
corresponding to the size of label supply being
loaded (Fig. 3).
E. Place the label supply onto the supply bar.
NOTE: Label supply should roll over the top and toward the front of the printer.
F. Fit the supply guide onto the label bar, against the vinyl supply but with enough
room for the supply to rotate easily.
Figure 3 The inside supply guide is set for
6" vinyl supply/media.
Supply Guides
Supply Bar
Vinyl Supply/Media
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
Printed
Label
Opening
Adjustable Media
Guides
Platen
Roller
Print Head
Mechanism
Supply
Guides
Supply Bar
Media Guide
Bar
G. Pull the leading edge of the label supply and thread it under the media guide bar
and through the adjustable media guides.
H. Pull the vinyl supply over the black platen roller and through the printed label
opening.

6| 3.2 Loading Ribbon DuraLabel.com | 800.788.5572
Loading the printer
NOTE: Make sure the label supply threads under the green media sensor, located
under the print head.
I. Move the adjustable media guides to fit the width of the vinyl supply, securing the
vinyl in place.
3.2 Loading Ribbon
IMPORTANT! Always turn the printer OFF when loading supplies. Always wait at least 5
seconds before turning power back ON.
A. Set ribbon guides based Important! on loaded ribbon size.
a. For 4.33" ribbon, move each ribbon
guide to the line indicated on the
ribbon spindle and tighten the screw
on the top of each ribbon guide.
b. For 8.66" ribbon, move the ribbon
guides against the inside printer wall.
B. Slide an empty supply core onto the front ribbon rewind spindle, flush against the
ribbon guide.
Media Sensor
Printed Label
Opening
Adjustable
Label Guides
Figure 6
FIGURE 1 Guides for 4.33" ribbon
FIGURE 2 Guides for 8.66" ribbon

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Loading the printer
Media Sensor Ribbon Sensor
Print Head Mechanism
Ribbon Spindle (back)
Ribbon Rewind Spindle (front)
FIGURE 3
C. Slide a roll of ribbon supply onto the ribbon spindle, flush against the ribbon guide,
with the leading edge hanging down toward the back of the printer.
D. Pull the ribbon supply back, then down and thread it underneath the print head
mechanism and above the ribbon sensor (black bar above the green media sensor).
E. Tape the end of the ribbon supply to the
front of the empty supply core.
F. Roll the ribbon rewind spindle (front
spindle) clockwise a few times, toward
the back of the printer to tighten
the ribbon and remove flaws and
fingerprints.
G. Press down to close, with equal
pressure on each side of the print head
mechanism.
NOTE: Hold the green Print Head Release Lever back while pushing down on the print
head. Press rmly until the print head locks into position.
H. Close the printer cover.
I. Turn the printer ON.
FIGURE 4
Ribbon Spindle
Ribbon Rewind
Spindle
Print Head
Release Lever
Print Head
Mechanism
Print Head
Release Lever
FIGURE 5

8| 4.1 Upgrading a Driver DuraLabel.com | 800.788.5572
4. Connecting the Printer
A. Connect the power supply.
B. Connect the DuraLabel 9000 to your PC using a USB or parallel cable.
C. Turn on the DuraLabel 9000.
D. If using a USB cable, follow instructions in Section 4.2, Using a USB Cable.
E. If using a parallel cable, follow instructions in Section 4.3, Using a Parallel Cable.
NOTE: When printing RTK, arc ash and other die-cut or B Mark labels, you must set up
the printer driver and printer. Refer to Section 4.2, Die-Cut Label Printing Instructions,
or Section 4.3, B Mark Label Printing Instructions, in your DuraLabel 9000 User
Guide.
4.1 Upgrading a Driver
If you’re upgrading from a previously installed driver, follow these steps to uninstall the
previous driver:
A. Insert the installation CD.
B. Press the Uninstall Driver button on the installation screen.
C. Click Remove printer drivers, then click Next.
D. Click Use advanced printer driver removal options, then click Next.
E. Check all existing DuraLabel printers, then click Next.
F. Check all existing DuraLabel drivers, then click Next.
G. Check all existing DuraLabel components, then click Next.
H. Check the files associated with the deleted items you wish to remove, then click
Next.
I. Review the list provided, then click Finish.
J. Click Restart.
The new DuraLabel 9000 printer driver may now be installed.
NOTE: If upgrading from an older driver, you may need to restart your computer during
installation of the new driver.