DuraLabel 9000 User manual

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QUICKSTART GUIDE
9000

Minimum System Requirements
Operating System: Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Vista, 7
Memory: 128 MB RAM
Hard Drive: 100 MB
Additional Requirements: IT Administrator privileges
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CONTENTS
Contents
1.Introduction.....................................................2
2.EquipmentChecklist .............................................3
3.LoadingthePrinter...............................................4
3.1LoadingVinylSupply............................................4
3.2LoadingRibbon................................................7
4.ConnectingthePrinter............................................8
4.1UpgradingaDriver..............................................9
4.2. Installing DuraLabel 9000 Software Using a USB Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.3. Installing DuraLabel 9000 Software Using a Parallel Cable . . . . . . . . . . .10
5. Conguring Printer Drivers .......................................12
5.1 Continuous Vinyl Printing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.2 Die-cut Label Printing Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.3 B Mark Label Printing Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6. Installing DuraSuite Labeling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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INTRODUCTION
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.
The DuraSuite Labeling Software included with your printer expands your
creative capabilities, simplifies safety compliance and lets you produce
professional-quality labeling for virtually any application*. You’ll be printing arc
flash, NFPA, right-to-know, GHS and custom labels in no time!
Call us at 800.788.5572 if you have any questions about your new DuraLabel
9000 Printer. We’re here to help!
*Refer to the DuraSuite User’s Guide for complete information.

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
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2. Equipment Checklist
PACKAGE CONTENTS
DuraLabel 9000 Printer
DuraLabel 9000 Installation CD
DuraSuite Labeling Software Installation CD
DuraLabel 9000 QuickStart Guide and User’s 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.

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LOADING THE PRINTER
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
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).
D. Adjust the inside supply guide to cover the number corresponding to the size
of label supply being loaded (Fig. 3).
Print Head
Mechanism
Print Head
Release Lever
Print Head
FIGURE 1

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Printer Cover
Supply Guide
FIGURE 2
Supply Bar
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

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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.
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.
FIGURE 5
Printed
Label
Opening
Adjustable
Media Guides
Platen
Roller
Print Head
Mechanism
Supply
Guides
Supply Bar
Media
Guide Bar
Media Sensor
Printed Label
Opening
Adjustable
Label Guides
FIGURE 6

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LOADING THE PRINTER
3.2 Loading Ribbon
Always turn the printer OFF when loading supplies. Always wait at
least 5 seconds before turning power back ON.
A. Set ribbon guides based 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.
FIGURE 1 Guides for 4.33" ribbon
FIGURE 2 Guides for 8.66" ribbon
B. Slide an empty supply core onto the front ribbon rewind spindle, flush against
the ribbon guide.
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).
Media Sensor Ribbon Sensor
Print Head Mechanism
Ribbon Spindle (back)
Ribbon Rewind Spindle (front)
FIGURE 3

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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 a hand on each
side of the print head mechanism.
NOTE: Make sure the print head release lever
latches closed.
FIGURE 4
Ribbon Spindle
Ribbon Rewind
Spindle
Print Head Mechanism
Print Head Release Lever
FIGURE 5
H. Close the printer cover.
I. Turn the printer ON.
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.