Epson LabelWorks LW-600P User manual

Quick Start Guide
Guide rapide
LW-600P

Front
Back
Security cable attachment point
Battery cover
Bluetooth button
Power port
USB port
Tape cover tab
Tape ejection slot
Tape cover
Bluetooth light
Battery light
Power button
Error light

Contents |1
Contents
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Plugging in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Inserting and removing tape cartridges . . . . 5
Turning the printer on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing software on Windows® or Mac. . . . 7
Installing the Epson iLabel app on
a mobile device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to a mobile device using
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Label Editor Software . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Creating labels in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Creating labels in Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Printing labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Canceling a print job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Special Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
QR and barcode labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Equipment management labels. . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wrap and flag labels for cables. . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Printed Ribbons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Favor bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hair bows or ponytail holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Ornaments with ribbon hangers . . . . . . . . . . 19
Greeting cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Applying Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Print head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Status lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Other problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Epson Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Purchase supplies and accessories . . . . . . . . 24
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
English

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Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
About printed labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Bluetooth Safety and Specifications. . . . . . . 25
Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty . . . . . 27
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Getting Started |3
Getting Started
Your LabelWorks™ LW-600P lets you create
labels for any purpose, as well as decorative
stickers and personalized ribbons.
Here are some of the things you can do with
your LabelWorks printer:
■Manage equipment using text and
barcodes.
■Create unique, “hand drawn” labels using
your smart device.
■Label cables for easy organization.
■Add a QR code for supplemental
information.
■Create professional-looking file and
address labels.
■Organize drawers and cabinets in your
kitchen, bathroom, and every room of
your house.
■Create iron-on labels for clothing,
uniforms, backpacks, and other cloth
items.
■Print custom ribbons for party favors,
gifts, hair decorations, and ornaments.
■Produce glow-in-the-dark labels for light
switches and electrical panels.
■Create custom labels to help you identify
hazards, emergency supplies, and
warning instructions.
■Import your address book to print
mailing labels for all your holiday cards.
■Incorporate your own logos, fonts, and
other graphics, including photographs.
For more information and instructions on
using all the features of the LabelWorks
printer and software, see the online User’s
Guide at epson.com/support/lw600p.

4|Getting Started
Unpacking
Your LabelWorks printer includes the
following items:
Plugging in
Connect the AC adapter as shown:
Note: Instead of an AC adapter, you can also use
6 AA alkaline batteries (not included).
Installing batteries
You can use batteries instead of an AC
adapter when you are not near a power
source.
Printer
Sample
tape cartridge
USB cable
AC Adapter

Getting Started |5
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Insert 6 AA alkaline batteries, positioning
the + and - ends as shown.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Inserting and removing tape
cartridges
You can use any LabelWorks LC tape, with
widths ranging from ~1/4 inch (6 mm) to
~1 inch (24 mm).
Use only label cartridges with this mark: .
See the list on the back cover, or go to
epson.com/labelworks or epson.ca/
labelworks.

6|Getting Started
1. Remove any slack from the tape using a
pen or a pencil.
2. Open the tape cover.
3. Insert the cartridge and press it down
firmly until it snaps into place.
4. Slide the end of the tape into the ejection
slot.
5. Close the tape cover.
To remove a tape cartridge, open the cover,
grasp the sides of the cartridge and lift it out
of the printer.

Installing Software |7
Turning the printer on or off
Make sure the AC adapter is connected or
batteries are installed.
■Press the button to turn on the
printer.
The light turns on.
Note: The Bluetooth® light flashes at
different intervals depending on the
Bluetooth status; see “Status lights” on
page 22.
■When you are finished using the printer,
press the button to turn it off.
Note: The printer turns off automatically if it
is not used within 8 hours on AC power or 20
minutes on battery power.
Installing Software
Installing software on Windows® or
Mac
Download the software from:
epson.com/support/lw600p
You can also download the Label Editor Lite
software for Mac OS X from the Apple App
Store.
Make sure you have the USB cable that came
with the printer. Do not connect the printer
before installing the software.

8|Installing Software
Note: Be sure to install the printer driver when
installing the software.
1. Double-click the software installer you
downloaded. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
2. When the prompted, connect the printer
to your computer as shown:
3. Turn the printer on.
4. When the installation finishes, restart
your computer.
Installing the Epson iLabel app on a
mobile device
Download the Epson® iLabel app from the
Google Play™ Store or the App Store.
Connecting to a mobile device using
Bluetooth
You must install the Epson iLabel app before
connecting to the printer.
Check that Bluetooth is enabled on the
printer before connecting.
The light pulses when Bluetooth is
enabled.

Installing Software |9
If Bluetooth is disabled, enable it by
following the steps below:
1. Press the button to turn off the
printer.
2. Press the button and the Bluetooth
button at the same time.
3. Pair your device to the printer. Follow the
instructions for your device’s operating
system below.
Android™
1. Turn on the mobile device.
2. Go to Settings > Wireless & Network
and turn on Bluetooth.
3. Select Search for devices.
Wait while your device scans for the
printer.
The printer is displayed when scanning
has finished.
4. Select the printer.
Pairing is complete when the printer is
listed under Paired Devices.
Note: The Bluetooth icon in the status bar
does not change after pairing is complete,
nor does the connection status display on
the Bluetooth settings screen.
5. Open iLabel.
6. Select .
7. Select Printer.

10 |Using the Label Editor Software
8. Select LW-600P.
The printer is ready to use when you see
on the main screen of iLabel.
iOS
1. Turn on the mobile device.
Go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn on
Bluetooth.
Wait while your device scans for the
printer.
2. When printer is displayed under Devices,
select the printer.
Pairing is complete when the Bluetooth light
on the printer is lit.
Using the Label Editor
Software
The Label Editor software lets you create
hundreds of label designs quickly and easily.
For more information on using the software,
see the online User’s Guide.
Creating labels in Windows
Once your LabelWorks printer is connected
to your computer, you can use the Label
Editor software to design your labels or
ribbons.

Using the Label Editor Software |11
1. Double-click the Label Editor icon. You
see the New/Open screen:
2. Select Horizontal Text, then click OK.
You see a blank label on the main Label
Editor screen.
3. Enter text in the label, then click outside
the label. You see your text on the label,
for example:
■To add a frame, click the Border icon
and select a border, then click OK.
Adjust the size and position of the
border, then click outside the label.
Font name box Border
icon Symbol
icon Print
icon

12 |Using the Label Editor Software
■To add a symbol, click the Symbol
icon and select a symbol from one of
the categories, then click OK. Click
the location where you want the
symbol to appear.
■To change the font and size, select the
text box, then use the Font Name and
Font Size selection boxes. You can use
any font installed on your computer.
4. When you’re ready to print, click the
Print icon. Click Printer Settings to
choose additional options. Select the
number of copies, then click OK to print.
Note: The Label Editor software includes many
additional features and label formatting
options. See the online User’s Guide for more
information.
Creating labels in Mac OS X
Once your LabelWorks printer is connected
to your Mac, you can use the Label Editor
Lite software to design your labels or
ribbons.
1. Start the Label Editor Lite software. You
see a screen like this:
Print icon
Label design icons

Special Labels |13
2. Enter text in the area at the bottom of the
screen. You see a preview of the font and
size at the top of the screen.
■To insert an image, date, border, or QR
code, click the icons on the screen.
■To change the font or size, use the
drop-down menu at the bottom of
the screen. You can use any font
installed on your computer.
3. When you’re ready to print, click the Print
icon. Select the number of copies and
any other settings you want, then click
Print.
Note: For more information on using Label
Editor Lite, see the online User’s Guide.
Printing labels
1. Click Print.
2. Confirm the printer and number of
copies and click OK.
3. Confirm the tape width and click OK.
The label prints.
Canceling a print job
To cancel a print job, press the Cancel
button in your software or press the
button.
Special Labels
You can use custom label formats for
equipment management, cables, and other
applications, including barcode labels. See
the online User’s Guide for instructions on
using all the special formats available.

14 |Special Labels
QR and barcode labels
The Label Editor software can create barcode
labels in a variety of formats. These barcodes
can be used for inventory management and
asset tagging.
The following barcode formats are available:
EAN-8, EAN-13, CODE128, CODE39, QR
CODE, ITF, CODABAR, UPC-A, UPC-E.
Note: Epson recommends the 1-inch wide tape
for printing QR codes and barcodes.
1. Click Barcode or QR code.
2. Enter the data in the Code field and click
OK.
3. Click the location where you want to
place the barcode.
4. Click outside of the label to set the
barcode in place.
5. Click Print.

Special Labels |15
QR code creation tips
■QR code recognition is the fastest when
using the widest tape available
(1 inch [24 mm]).
■QR recognition is faster when using
fewer characters; consider using a URL
shortening service to reduce the
complexity of your QR code.
■While QR codes can be read across a
variety of tape types and colors, black
print on white tape usually results in the
fastest recognition times.
■Be sure you leave a margin around the
QR code; text or graphics too close to the
QR code may interfere with reading.
■When embedding content from most
social media applications, consider your
privacy settings.
■When embedding content from file
storage services, check the sharing
settings to ensure other people can view
the content.
Equipment management labels
The Label Editor software provides several
equipment management templates for
making labels, for example:
You can modify the default text as needed.
1. In the New/Open screen, select
Equipment Management, and click OK.
2. Select a template and click OK.
3. Fill the fields in the Data Entry section
and click OK.
P r o d u c t N a m e
A d m i n N o .
Date
D ep a r tm en t
PC
K D B - 0 1 0 0 1
1 / 1 5 / 2 0 14
M a r k e t i n g

16 |Special Labels
Note: You can import a spreadsheet and use
the data to fill the template. See the online
User’s Guide for details.
4. Check the font and character size. Make
sure all the text and graphics fit on the
label.
5. Click Print.
Wrap and flag labels for cables
Wrapped labels are useful for tight spaces or
when only a short identifier is necessary.
Flag labels provide a larger surface for
multiple lines of text.
1. If the label is vertical, select Vertical
Alignment.
2. Set the length of the label.
3. Enter the label text.
4. Print the label.
Cable label tips
■When labeling cables with a flag label,
set a specific length for the label. If you
use the “Auto” feature, the printed label
may be too short causing the text to
wrap around the cable, making it difficult
to read.
■When adhering the flag label to the
cable, loop the label around the cord
loosely and stick the ends of the label
together, then move inwards toward the
cable. This makes it easier to align the
ends.
■Add an extra inch or more to your flag
label to allow enough blank label to wrap
around the cord.
■If space is limited, use narrower tapes
(such as 9 mm and 6 mm widths).
Flag: H
Flag: V
Wrap: V Wrap: H

Printed Ribbons |17
■For small cables (1-2 mm), use a flag label
to increase readability.
■For wrap labels, repeat a single line of
text on multiple lines to improve
readability.
■Use multiple wrap labels on a single cord
to include more information.
■Include a wrap label on both ends of the
cable.
■Do not use a regularly printed label
(lengthwise) as a wrap label — bending
the cord will eventually cause the label to
detach from the cord.
■Use reflective labels in dark locations
where visibility is limited.
Printed Ribbons
Personalized ribbons provide the perfect
accent on gifts and decorations for all
occasions, for example:
■Party favors
■Wedding and baby showers
■Flower arrangements
■Bakery gifts
■Hair decorations
■Toys
The Label Editor software makes it easy to
print creative ribbon designs and even
import your own graphics to match party
themes and corporate logos. For more
information, see the online User’s Guide.
You can use personalized ribbons for
hundreds of decoration and gift projects.
This section includes a few ideas to get you
started.

18 |Printed Ribbons
Favor bags
Make customized favor bags for wedding or
baby showers, holidays, birthdays, and other
special occasions. You can add symbols or a
frame on the ribbon to match the party’s
theme.
1. Create your ribbon.
For weddings and showers, enter the
couple’s names, add spaces, then insert
the wedding date. Add an appropriate
frame.
2. Print your ribbon design.
3. Cut a 12-inch circle of tulle, cellophane,
or other lightweight material.
4. Drop a small amount of candy in the
center of the circle.
5. Wrap the material around the candy, and
use your printed ribbon to tie it together
with a knot or bow. Make sure you twist
the ribbon when you tie it so you can see
the printed design on both ends.