Hellermann Tyton Sport 1000 User manual

HAND-HELD LABEL PRINTER
User’s
Guide
Sport 1000

1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................1
Welcome ................................................................................................1
Safety Precautions...................................................................................1
 DeviceSpecications...............................................................................2
2. GETTING STARTED..................................................................................3
Unpacking & Inspection ..........................................................................3
Equipment Checklist ...............................................................................3
3. The BATTERY ..........................................................................................4
Charging the Battery...............................................................................4
Inserting the Battery................................................................................4
Removing the Battery..............................................................................5
Using the Battery ....................................................................................5
4. LOADING PRINTER SUPPLIES..................................................................6
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge................................................................6
Loading the Supply Spindle.....................................................................7
Installing the Supply Spindle in the Printer...............................................9
5. The PRINTER INTERFACE ......................................................................11
6. MAKING LABELS...................................................................................12
Keys......................................................................................................12
Soft Keys.........................................................................................12
Keypad............................................................................................12
Screens ................................................................................................13
Edit Screen......................................................................................13
Edit Screen Guide............................................................................14
Size Screen......................................................................................15
Image Screen ..................................................................................16
Preview Screen .........................................................................16
Save Screen.....................................................................................17
Text/Image Auto-Size............................................................................17
Cells .....................................................................................................18
Cells As Seen On the Edit Screen .....................................................18
Cells As Seen On the Size Screen.....................................................20
Changing Text/Image Size Manually......................................................20
Modifying Text Style Attributes .............................................................21
Bold, Italics, and Underline ..............................................................21
Uppercase and Lowercase ...............................................................21
  LineJustication..............................................................................22
Applying Graphic Images to Labels........................................................22
The Image Library............................................................................23
Creating Barcodes.................................................................................25
Adding a Border ...................................................................................25
Previewing & Printing Labels .................................................................26
Deleting Current Labels.........................................................................26
Saving Labels ........................................................................................26
Deleting Saved Labels ...........................................................................27
Opening Saved Labels...........................................................................28
7. PRINTER SYSTEM SETTINGS .................................................................29
Optimizing Performance & Quality ........................................................29
DISP (Display)........................................................................................29
PRINT....................................................................................................30
Heat................................................................................................30
Motor .............................................................................................31
Feed................................................................................................31
TEST .....................................................................................................32
Feed................................................................................................32
Test ................................................................................................32
Print Ver..........................................................................................33
RESET ...................................................................................................33
HARD RESET .........................................................................................33
8. EXAMPLE LABELS ...............................................................................34
Example Label Directions #1: Pipe Marker .............................................34
Example Label Directions #2: OSHA Safety Label ...................................36
Example Label Directions #4: Barcode ...................................................40
9. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE.............................................................43
Cleaning Exterior Surfaces.....................................................................43
Cleaning the Print Head .......................................................................43
Cleaning the Platen Roller.....................................................................44
10. COMPLIANCE & WARRANTY .............................................................45
FCC Notice ..................................................................................................... 45
Warranty ..............................................................................................45
Thermal Print Head ...............................................................................45
Warranty Service Procedures .................................................................45
General Warranty Provisions .................................................................46
Limitation of Liability.............................................................................46
11. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS...................................................................48
Symptoms & Solutions ..........................................................................48
Error Messages/Meaning.......................................................................50
12. SOFT KEY MENU SYSTEM ..................................................................51
13. ACCESSORIES & SUPPLIES...................................................................53
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WELCOME
Congratulations on your new purchase of the Sport Handheld Label Printer!
We’ve included this User’s Guide to help you get printing as soon as possible.
With this guide you will learn how to set up your handheld printer, load
supplies, and create custom labels.
The Sport is the best choice in handheld printing. Lightweight and simple to
operate, the Sport delivers superior thermal transfer printing performance while
convenientlyttinginthepalmofyourhand.Withthesoftkeymenusystem,
navigating between menu options and adding custom text and graphic images
to your labels is now easier than ever.
TheSportallowsyoutoprintlabelsintheeldwithouthavingtodoanydata
entry on a PC, increasing your label production. The Sport also saves up to 32
label designs for quick retrieval during future labeling tasks.
Please contact us for all your labeling needs. From standardized labels to
custom labels, we’re ready to provide the labeling supplies you need. Call
HellermannTyton at 1-800-537-1512 today to get your labeling problems solved.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Readallinstructionscarefully.
•Donotimmersetheprinter or the battery charger in water or other liquids;
you could receive an electrical shock.
•Donotexposetohightemperaturesorhighhumidity.Neverleaveonthe
dashboard or in the trunk of a car.
•Donotuseinverydustyplacesandavoiddirectexposuretosunlightandrain.
•Donotremovehand strap; it cannot be reinstalled without reassembly of unit.
•Donotattempttorepairtheprinter or the battery charger. There are no
 serviceableparts.Ifserviceorrepairisneeded,contactaqualied
HellermannTyton service representative.
•Donottouchthe print head.
•UseonlyHellermannTytoncertiedbatterypackandcharger.
DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Output Device •203dpiThermalTransferPrintHead
Power •7.2VDC2000mAhNi-MH
•100-240VACwallmountingpackforrecharging
Display •2.62"x1.31"(256×128pixels)LCDshows5lines
Operating Temp •+40°Fto+122°F(+5°Cto+50°C)non-condensating
•Condensationcanformonanyelectronicdeviceiftransferredfromacold
to hot or hot to cold environment quickly. The device will not run until the
condensation dissipates.
Storage Temp •-34°Fto+160°F(-30°Cto+71°C)
Weight •2.7lbs.(1.22kg)
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1. INTRODUCTION

UNPACKING & INSPECTION
The Sport has been specially packaged to withstand damage that may occur
during the shipping process. However, upon receiving the printer, carefully
inspect the package and the device. In case of damage, contact the carrier
directly to specify the nature and extent of the damage. Please retain the
packaging materials in case the printer needs to be reshipped.
EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
If any equipment is missing, please contact HellermannTyton customer service at 1-800-537-1512.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
LED STATUS BATTERY
On.............................................Charging
Blinking every 2 seconds ............Fully Charged
Blinking every 1/2 second...........Error
1. Pull up and out on the end of the
rubber battery compartment flap on the
bottom of the printer to open the battery
compartment.
2. Slide the battery into the printer until
it snaps into place.
3. Close the battery
Battery Charge Indicator LED
Power
Battery
Battery Charge
Power Jack
3. The BATTERY
IMPORTANT:
For optimal performance the battery must be charged before use.
Hand-Held label Printer
User’s
Guide
Sport 1000
QuickStart User’s
Rechargeable Battery
and Battery Charger
Supply Spindle
(Shipped Inside Printer)
Cleaning Cards (5)
and Pen
591-00231
591-00233
(Shipped Inside Printer)
557-00003
591-00076
591-00243
Media
(Shipped
Inside Printer)
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2. GETTING STARTED

REMOVING THE BATTERY
uNOTE: Do not remove the pull
Pull Tab
1. To remove the battery, first open the battery
3. The BATTERY
INSTALLING THE RIBBON CARTRIDGE
Printer
Cover
Release
Ribbon
Locking
Tab
4. LOADING PRINTER SUPPLIES
5. Lock the ribbon cartridge in place by
6. Turn the printer on and press
to tighten the ribbon.
3. Lift the ribbon cartridge slightly
to avoid snagging the ribbon on the
parts below. Gently slide the ribbon
cartridge into the side of the printer
until it snaps tightly and is flush with
2. Orient the ribbon cartridge so the
section of exposed ribbon faces up,
toward the underside of the LCD screen.
Rest the ribbon cartridge on the bottom
1. Open the printer
cover by pulling the
LCD Screen
USING THE BATTERY
The Sport has an intelligent battery voltage monitor. As the voltage drops, the
rmwaredrivesthebatteryhardertodeliverthevoltageneededtomaintainhigh
print quality—even as the battery becomes completely discharged. Printed labels
maintain the same high quality right up until the battery is completely exhausted.
Printing large characters and/or large labels requires more power than small ones
and will drain the battery faster.
Battery usage is monitored by the printer internally to maximize battery life. If the
printerisonandnotinuseafterapproximately15minutes,theprinter saves the
current label design and powers off to preserve the battery. When the printer is
turned on again, the printer will resume from the same screen as when it powered
off.
uWARNING: Riskofreorexplosionifthebattery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Use only a HellermannTyton approved battery.
Full Battery Partial Battery Empty Battery
IMPORTANT:
Always power down the printer before removing the battery
to prevent damage to the LCD.
IMPORTANT:
The printer should be off prior to installing the ribbon cartridge.
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FEED

2. Grasping the three parts of the supply
spindle, gently pull off the left spindle cap.
1. With the printer cover open, remove the supply spindle
from the printer.
LOADING THE SUPPLY SPINDLE LOADING THE SUPPLY SPINDLE cont.
3. Slide the supply over the spindle shaft making
sure it unwinds in the direction indicated by the
arrows on each side of the supply spindle.
When using supply that is less than
2"inwidth,makesuretosetthe
right spindle cap in the appropriate
notch on the supply spindle.
4. LOADING PRINTER SUPPLIES
Left Spindle Cap
Spindle
Shaft
4. Replace the left spindle cap on the end of the
spindle shaft by pressing the caps together until
they touch the supply roll, making sure the spindle
hooks are aligned.
Loading 1" Supply Onto Supply Spindle
Right Spindle Cap Set for 1" Supply Supply Spindle With 2" Supply
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Your Sport printer is now fully loaded and ready to power on.
Press the power key to get started!
2”
½”
1”
INSTALLING THE SUPPLY SPINDLE IN THE PRINTER
4. Carefully close the printer cover without
pinching the supply inside, and lock it in place
with the cover release lever.
uNOTE: Once the printer cover is closed and the printer is turned on, the printer
determines the width of the supply, and the supply is aligned for printing labels.
Cover Release Lever
3. Insert the end of the supply
between the platen roller and
the black strip of the guide plate,
pushing it through the slot at
the top of the printer cover.
Drive Gear - turn
to manually
advance supply
Guide
Plate
Platen
Roller
Slotted Round BarGently push while closing
Spindle
Shaft
End Spindle
1. To secure the supply, place the spindle hooks in
the corresponding slots on the slotted round bar,
as seen in the diagram above.
2. Press the spindle shaft ends into
the spindle slots. Be sure the supply
spindle is fully seated.
Spindle
Slot
4. LOADING PRINTER SUPPLIES
IMPORTANT:
The printer should be off prior to installing the supply spindle.
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To introduce the process of making labels, it is necessary to understand the dif-
ferent keys found on the printer’s interface and the unique screens with which
the user frequently interacts.
KEYS
TheSportcontains63keysusedforeasymenunavigation,labeldesign,and
printer operation.
Soft Keys
Five soft keys are located just below the LCD screen. The function for each soft key
appears on the soft key menu bar above each soft key. This allows the user to
navigate between menu options when designing labels or adjusting printer settings.
Keypad
The keypad consists of all keys located below the soft keys. Keys on the keypad
generally serve one basic function, unless the FUNC key is pressed prior to
entering a letter or number on the keypad. Pressing the FUNC key activates the
red key set on the keypad. The arrow on the far left side of the status bar
indicates red key set is active (see page 14).
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Status Bar
Soft Keys
Soft Key Menu
Direction Pad
Print Preview
Key
Function Key
Caps Lock Key
Escape Key
Menu Key
Power Key
Enter Key
Label Layout
Area
5. The PRINTER INTERFACE
The printer interface image below highlights the main navigational tools needed
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Soft Key Menu
Soft Keys
Status Bar
Power Key
Menu Key
Escape Direction Pad
Function Key
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Pressing the power key turns the printer on and off.
The direction pad is used for screen navigation and cursor placement.
Pressing MENU on the key pad will return user to the soft key main menu
from any screen. The soft key main menu looks like this:
Pressing ESC on the key pad will return to the previous soft key menu.
SCREENS
The Sport has three design screens to aid in designing labels: the edit screen,
the size screen, and the image screen. Two other screens, used most
commonly when a label design is complete, may also be utilized: the preview
screen, and the save screen.
Edit Screen
The edit screen consists of a status bar, a label layout area, and a soft key menu.
Textandimagesareenteredandmodiedonthisscreen.Theeditscreen
displays the layout of the text and images in the label design. Pressing
PREVIEW displays a representation of the label text and images scaled to
actual print size.
uNOTE: For further information on what is included on the edit screen, see the
Edit Screen Guide on page 14.
See the explanation of the numbered items below the image.
1.Redkeydenitionsactive ...............................
2. CAPS lock.......................................................
A(on) a(off)
3. Size ................................................................ TEXT SIZE
4. Auto-size........................................................ TEXT SIZE AUTO
5. Unit ................................................................ TEXT SIZE UNITS
P(point size)
% (percent of label)
"
(height in inches) M(height in millimeters)
6. Bold................................................................ TEXT BOLD
7. Italic ............................................................... TEXT ITAL
8. Underline ....................................................... TEXT UNDER
9. Vertical alignment .......................................... ALIGN VERTICAL
(top) (center) (bottom)
10. Horizontal alignment.................................... ALIGN HORIZONTAL
(left) (center) (right)
11. Border .......................................................... > BORDER
(thin) (wide)
12. Line number over label line count
13. Battery life indicator
Edit Screen Guide
Full Battery Partial Battery Empty Battery
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Menu
Status Bar
Label Layout
Area
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55
140
80 110
165
Size Screen
The size screen is accessed through the soft key main menu by pressing the
TEXT soft key followed by the SIZE soft key. Like the edit screen, the size
screen consists of a status bar, a label layout area, and a soft key menu.
Intheexampleabove,thesizeis182points,thedefaultfor2"supply.The
label layout area has two sections: one for the text and one for the image.
Whileonthesizescreen,usersmodifythesizeofaspecicstringofcharacters
or images and can adjust the unit of measurement for the label design. Pressing
the AUTO soft key on the soft key menu allows the user to enable and disable
theauto-sizesettingforaspecicstringofcharactersorimages(tolearnabout
the auto-size feature, see TEXT/IMAGE AUTO-SIZEonpage17).Pressing
UNITS allows the user to change the unit of measurement for the label design
to one of the following: POINT, PERCENT, INCHES, or MM.
To return to the edit screen from the size screen, press MENU.
uNOTE: For information on label design using the size screen, see CELLSonpage18.
Image Screen
The image screen is accessed through the main menu by pressing the IMAGE
soft key. The image screen displays graphic images found in the Sport Image
Library. Browse the Image Library using the direction pad or by pressing the
options as seen in the soft key menu.
uNOTE: For information on inserting images, see APPLYING GRAPHIC IMAGES TO
LABELS on page 22.
Preview Screen
The preview screen is accessed by pressing PREVIEW on the key pad. The
preview screen displays a representation of how a label will appear when printed,
showing text and images scaled to actual size. Scroll through label parts using
the direction pad.
uNOTE: For information on previewing label designs, see PREVIEWING & PRINTING
LABELS onpage26.
AUTO UNITS
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FIND SELECT
Soft Key
Menu
Status Bar
Label Layout
Area
Soft Key Menu
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