L+H2 LH-560 User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
LH560 THERMAL LABEL PRINTER

CONTENTS
PRINTER SETUP.....................5
WINDOWS INSTALLATION..........5
LABEL SETUP .......................7
MAINTENANCE & TIPS ..............8
LED LIGHT INDICATOR..............9
MAC INSTALLATION ............... 11
IMPORTANT TIP! ................1416

Do you have a question or concern?
Most issues can be resolved very quickly! L+H2support is available by phone,
email, and remote desktop. For setup videos, support and how-tos, please visit:
www.LeftHans2.com
Congratulations! The Left+Hans2LH-560 printer you have purchased
is a high-eciency thermal printer and does not require any ink or toner.Prints
will be made by instantly heating compatible labels.Please take a moment to
thoroughly review this user guide.Incorrect operation may result in damage or
injury.
Warning!
The Printer Head (PH) may be very hot. Do not touch internal parts of the
thermal printer immediately after using the printer.
Highly Recommended: Watch the Quick Setup Video!
On the USB drive included with this printer, there is a shortcut with
the name“Setup Video”. Follow the link to see the setup video.
We highly recommend that you watch it.It will guide you on how to
set up the printer in a way that best suits your needs.
You can also see the video by entering this link in your browser: https://www.lefthans2.com/setup
Print Head
Release Latch
Paper Guide
Power Supply Port
USB Cable Port
Power Switch (O= off, I= on)
Roller
PRINTER COMPONENTS
Fig. 2
Printer
Power Adapter & Cable
User Manual USB Cord USB Drive
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Fig. 1
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STEP 1 PRINTER SETUP
1. Ensure the printer is OFF
3. Connect the USB cable
2. Connect the power cable
4.Turn the power ON
STEP 2 DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS
You can also download the latest driver here: https://www.lefthans2.com/drivers
Please insert the included USB into your computer.
A dialog box may appear.
If it does, select Open folder to view les.
If a dialog box does not appear, open Windows Explorer and select the ash
drive on the left side of the window. Note that the name of the ash is LH 560.
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STEP 3 PRINTING SETUP
1. Open your printer page by typing
Control Panel into the search box on the
taskbar. Click the Control Panel search
result. In Control Panel, click Hardware
and Sound then Devices and Printers.
Right click on your newly installed
LH 560 Label printer and choose
Printing preferences.
2. Go to the the Layout tab on the top
of the dialog box, and then click on the
Advanced... button on the lower right.
3. From the Paper Size drop-down menu,
select the size of your label.A 4”x6” label
is approximately 100x150mm.Click OK to
save your settings and continue to Step 4
on the reverse of this page.
For Windows
For Macintosh computers, please see “MAC PRINTING SETUP” on page 11 of
these instructions.
MAC PRINTING SETUP
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STEP 4 LABEL SETUP
4. Close the cover carefully.
2. Pull the release latch to open the cover.
5. Turn the power ON and wait 5 seconds
for the printer to initialize.
After completing this step, the printer will begin automatic label identication. Once
the printer stops, it will have identied your label size. The next time you want to put
labels into the printer, instead of opening the printer, you can simply feed labels into
the back of the printer.
Make sure the orange guides
are touching the label sides.
The printable part of the label
should be facing up toward you.
3. Load the labels.
1. Ensure the printer is OFF.
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MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD
The printer head is a sensitive part of the printer and can be found on the upper
part of the printer when open.
Caution: While the printer is running the printer head can be very hot.
1. Ensure that the power switch is OFF, remove the power cord, and open the
cover as outlined above in step 4.Wait several moments to ensure that the printer
head cools down.
2. Completely clean the printer head using an alcohol swab like the one provided.
Any 70% Isopropyl Alcohol pad would work. Please do not use water.
3. Wait 2-3 minutes until the alcohol has completely dried, then close the cover.
4. Connect the power cord and print a test page to check if it is clean.
PROTIPS
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identication by following step 4.
t1SFTTUhe orange feeder button on the printer to skip a blank label.
t5o run a self-test, press and hold the feeder button until you hear two short
beeps.
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t3Fgularly clean the printer head as outined above, under MAINTENANCE.
t *G paper is jammed, turn o the printer, and allow the printer head to cool
down. Open the cover and ensure that the rubber is clean.If it is dirty, use an
alcohol pad to clean it. Allow the area to dry before turning the printer back on.
t*Osert the printer’s USB into the same USB port on your computer every time
you plug it in.This will avoid creating duplicate copies of the printer on your
computer.
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LED INDICATOR
COLOUR OR STATUS
OF LED BUTTON EXPLANATION SOLUTION
Green Printer is running normally
Flashing Green Printer Head is overheated None. Printer will automatically resume
once the printer head cools down.
Flashing Red (every 2
seconds) Out of Paper
Ensure that the labels are loaded
correctly.You may need to run
automatic label identication (step 4).
Flashing Red (2 times per
second)
Printer cover is not fully
closed
Check that the printer cover is
completely closed.
(non-condensing)
PRINTER SPECS
Method ................................................................ Direct Thermal
Resolution.......................................................................... 203 dpi
Max Printing Speed...................................................150 mm/s
Paper Width.............................................................. 48-108 mm
Paper Thickness.................................................... 0.08-0.2 mm
Power Adapter................................................................. 24V/2A
Printing Life ............................................................. TPH 100 Km
Operating Temperature .......................................-10 to 50 °C
Environment Humidity ...............................................10-90%
Storage Temperature ............................................-40 to 80 °C
Environment Humidity .................................................. 5-95%
Connection.................................................................................USB
Weight....................................................................... 2.20 lbs/1 kg
Dimensions .....................L195 mm x W75 mm x H85mm
(non-condensing)
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SAFETYTIPS
t5IF printer head can become very hot after printing labels.Do not touch the
printer head until it has cooled.
t%o not bend the power cord excessively or place objects on the cord.This could
result in re or electrocution.
t,Fep the printer out of reach of children.
t6Te only approved accessories and do not try to disassemble or repair the unit
by yourself.
t ,Fep the printer away from water and other objects that may destroy or
damage the device.
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L+H2SUPPORT
Your Left+Hans2LH-560 label printer is covered by a one-year warranty.In the
unlikely event that you experience any issues with your printer, please contact
[e-mail] for customer service to promptly help with any
troubleshooting tips or a replacement.
For any questions and/or suggestions, please email the Left+Hans2Happiness
Team at: suppor[email protected] or visit www.lefthans2.com and click
on Support.For how-to videos, parts, and full warranty details, please visit
www.lefthans2.com.
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MAC PRINTING SETUP FOR MAC OS
Double click LH-560 Setup for Mac.dmg.zip to install the driver.
Please insert the included USB into your computer.A ash drive icon will
usually appear on the desktop.If a dialog box does not appear, open Finder and
select the ash drive on the left side of the window.Note that the name of the
ash drive is LH 560.
You can also download the latest driver here: https://www.lefthans2.com/setup
MacOS driver installation guide
-> Run “LeftHans2_Printer.img”.
->Double click “LeftHans2_Printer.pkg” to install the driver.
->Click “Continue”.
->click “Install”.
Click Continue.
Enter your password.
Click Close to nish.
->Input your password.
->Click “Close” to finish.
->Click “System Preferences”,choose “Printers and Scanners”.
MacOS driver installation guide
-> Run “LeftHans2_Printer.img”.
->Double click “LeftHans2_Printer.pkg” to install the driver.
->Click “Continue”.
->click “Install”.
Then click Install.
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Next, go to System
Preferences,
and choose Printers and
Scanners.
Turn on your label printer, and choose LH 560 . (1 in diagram below)
Next, click on the Select Software dropdown menu. (2)
Type LeftHans2 in the search box, and choose LeftHans2 Printer. (3)
Click“+”button.
->Click “+” button.
->Power on your label printer, choose “Beeprt BY-426”,
Input”LeftHans2”,and choose “LeftHans2 Printer”.
->Click “Add” to finish setup.
Click Add .
->Click “+” button.
->Power on your label printer, choose “Beeprt BY-426”,
Input”LeftHans2”,and choose “LeftHans2 Printer”.
->Click “Add” to finish setup.
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SETTING THE LABEL SIZE
How to change the setting and define label size
->Open a print file (sample program is Adobe Acrobat Reader DC), Select “File”-->”Print”.
-> Click “Page Setup”, choose “LeftHans2 Printer”,and select paper size which you want.
->Click “+” to define a new label size by choose “Manage Custom Sizes” in “Paper Size”,click “OK”
to save.
In the Print window, click Page Setup, and
choose LeftHans2 Printer, and select the
Paper Size to match your label size. A 4”x6”
label is approximately 100x150mm.
How to change the setting and define label size
->Open a print file (sample program is Adobe Acrobat Reader DC), Select “File”-->”Print”.
-> Click “Page Setup”, choose “LeftHans2 Printer”,and select paper size which you want.
->Click “+” to define a new label size by choose “Manage Custom Sizes” in “Paper Size”,click “OK”
to save.
To dene a new label size,
choose Manage Custom
Sizes in the Paper Size
dropdown menu.
Click“+”to add a size.
Set the size, and click OK
to save.
Open a PDF le in Adobe Reader (the recommended program is Adobe Acrobat
Reader DC).
On the top menu, select File and then select Print.
In the Print window, click Printer..., then select Printer Features.
You will then be able to change the printer settings.
PRINTER SETTINGS, DARKNESS AND
PRINT SPEED ADVANCED
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DO YOU HAVE TWO LABELS ON A PAGE LIKE THIS?
HERE’S AN IMPORTANT TIP!
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Open the PDF in Adobe Reader
From the top panel, select View -> Rotate View -> Clockwise so that the labels
are side by side.
HERE’S HOW TO PRINT YOUR LABELS:
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Next, from the top panel, select Edit -> Take a Snapshot. Then click and drag
over one of the labels.
Click Print.
Make sure that:
You select the Label Printer from the Printer menu.
Shrink oversized pages is selected.
Choose paper source by PDF page size is unchecked.
Auto portrait/landscape is selected.
Go to Page Setup... and ensure that your page size matches the size of your
label. A 4”x6”label is approximately 100x150mm.
Happy Printing!
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Still have a question or concern?
Most issues can be resolved very quickly! L+H2 support is available by phone,
email, and remote desktop. For setup videos, support and how-tos, please visit:
www.LeftHans2.com
© 2019 L+H2. All Rights Reserved.
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