Oki LP470b User manual

User’s Guide
59318101 my.okidata.com
LP470, LP480

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Copyright Information
Copyright © 2009 by Oki Data. All Rights Reserved
LP470/LP480 User’s Guide
P/N 59318101, Revision 1.0
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in
this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. The
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the results of errors
beyond its control. The manufacturer also cannot guarantee that
changes in software and equipment made by other
manufacturers and referred to in this guide will not affect the
applicability of the information in it. Mention of software
products manufactured by other companies does not necessarily
constitute endorsement by the manufacturer .
While all reasonable efforts have been made to make this
document as accurate and helpful as possible, we make no
warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy
or completeness of the information contained herein.
The most up-to-date drivers and manuals are available from the
web site: http://www.okiprintingsolutions.com
Trademark Information
Oki is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry Company Ltd.
Other product names and brand names are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their proprietors.

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Contents
Safety, Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Notes on Bluetooth/Wireless Communication . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Description of Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
The Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Installing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Removing the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Powering the Printer using the Optional AC Adapter . . . . . . .32
Installing the Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Loading the Label Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Loading the Label Roll: Continuous Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Loading the label roll: Dispense mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Operation and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Turning the Printer ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Turning the Printer OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Performing a Test Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Using via the RS-232C Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Using the IrDA Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Using the Bluetooth Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
General Printing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Adjusting the Printer for Linerless Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
The LCD screen (Wireless LAN Model Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
The Dispense Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Status LEDs for Printing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
DIP Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
CLeaning the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Cleaning the Platen and Peel Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

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Safety, Warnings and Cautions
Safety Precautions
As a preventive measure to ensure safe usage of this machine
so as to safeguard against damage to yourself, other people
or property, there are display diagrams used in this
instruction manual and on this machine.
The displays and their meanings are illustrated in the
following pages. Please take time to read and understand the
content
If this display and its warning is ignored, any
mishandling could result in death or serious injuries.
If this display and its warning is ignored, any mishandling
could result in serious injuries as well as property damage.
Warning
Attention

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Basic Hazard Icons
The triangle sign means ‘Be careful’. The content within
the triangle illustrates specific hazards. In this case,
the sign on the below means ‘beware of electric shock’.
The circular sign means ‘prohibited’. The content
within the circle illustrates a specific prohibition. In this
case the sign below means ‘disassembly prohibited’.
The black circular sign means ‘must do’. The content
within the sign illustrates specific items that must be
carried out. In this case the sign on the left means ‘the
plug must be unplugged from the socket’. Warnings

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Hazard Warnings
Liquids
• Do not place any liquids or small metallic objects near the
printer. Should any of these fall into the printer,
immediately turn off the power and contact your nearest
dealer or service center. Continued use increases the risk of
fire or electric shocks.
Foreign Matter
• Do not insert or drop metallic or flammable objects into the
openings of the printer (such as outlets for cables). If this
happens, immediately turn off the power and contact your
nearest dealer or service center. Continued use increases
the risk of fire or electric shocks.
• Should the printer be dropped or become damaged,
immediately turn off the power and contact your nearest
dealer or service center. Continued use increases the risk of
fire or electric shocks.

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Abnormal Conditions
•Continued use of the printer while it is emitting smoke or
strange odors increases the risk of fire or electric shocks.
Immediately turn off the power and contact your nearest
dealer or service center. Do not try to service the printer by
yourself.
Disassembly
• Never try to take the unit apart or modify it in any way.
Doing so increases the risk of fire or electric shocks.
Contact your nearest dealer or service center for repairs.
Battery Care
• Never try to take apart the battery pack or modify it in any
way.
• Never expose the battery to direct heat or fire, or take any
actions that may lead to physical damage.
• When charging the battery pack, be sure to use the printer
or the specified battery charger.

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Power Supply Precautions
• Use only the specified voltage and use only the specified
battery charger.
• Never use the battery charger with any other battery pack
except for the specified type. Doing so can rupture the
battery, or cause leakage, fire or electric shocks.
• Never cut, damage or modify the power cord. Also, never
place heavy objects on the power cord or heat or pull the
power cord. Doing so may damage the cord.
• Should the power cord ever become seriously damaged
(internal wiring exposed or shorted), contact your nearest
dealer or service center for repair.
• Never modify, excessively bend, twist, or pull the power
cord.
Continued use of the printer in any of the above situations
can lead to increased risks of fire or electric shocks.

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Cautions
Location
Do not locate the printer in the area subjected to high humidity or dew. If dew
forms inside the printer, immediately turn off the printer and do not use it until
all moisture has dried up. Continued use creates the danger of electric
shock and can damage the printer.
Power
Do not use wet hands to operate the power switch, replace
the battery pack or unplug the AC adapter or battery charger.
Doing so increases the risk of electric shock.
Hazardous Parts
• The entire thermal head gets very hot after printing. Avoid
touching any part of it when replacing paper or cleaning the
printer.
• Do not try to replace the thermal head by yourself.
• The cutter contains a blade, so be careful not to get cut by
the sharp blade.

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Replacing the Battery Pack
• Use only specified replacement battery packs.
• Make sure to install the pack in the correct direction to
avoid the danger of injury or damage to surrounding areas.
• To replace small-size rechargeable (Lithium ion) batteries,
seal the old battery pack with tape and ask our sales
representative or service center about disposal methods. Do
not place the battery pack together with other batteries
such as dry batteries.
Storing the Printer
If you have no plan to use the printer for a long time, remove
the battery pack from the printer and unplug the AC adapter
from the wall outlet if you were using the AC adapter as the
power source.
Maintenance and Cleaning
For safe maintenance or cleaning of the printer, make sure to
remove the battery pack and the AC adapter from the printer
if you were using the AC adapter as the power source.

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Other Precautions
Avoid placement in extreme temperatures.
• Do not place the printer in highly humid areas or at outside
the -15°C to 50°C temperature range.
When the printer is being transported...
• The normal vibration encountered during transportation is
acceptable, but avoid dropping the printer or exposing it to
extreme vibrations.
Do not disassemble or modify the printer
• The printer has high-precision components inside requiring
e adjustments.
Use only the specified cables.
• Special cables are required to connect to external
equipment through the external input terminals. Contact
your nearest dealer or service center if necessary.
Use only specified options.
• Do not use a device not specified as option.
Use the specified paper.
• Use the specified paper to avoid printing errors and to avoid
damaging the print head.

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Overview
This manual is intended to familiarize you with the basic
features and operation of your printer in a short time.
Key features:
• High speed CPU and 103 mm/sec print speed (max)
• Available in 203 dpi and 305 dpi resolutions
• Long battery life
• Durable and rugged design
• Supports media up to 4.5 inches (114 mm) wide
• Built-in label dispenser (peeler)
• Available in USB, IrDA, RS232c, Bluetooth 1.1, IrOBEX and
IEEE802.11 b/g interfaces
Please read this manual carefully to make full use of this
product.
Note: All information herein was correct at the time of this
document’s release. Revised versions of this document
are created to match updates in firmware and procedures.

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Notes on Bluetooth/Wireless
Communication
Compliance Statement
This product has been certified for compliance with the relevant
radio interference regulations of your country or region. To
ensure continued compliance, do not:
• Disassemble or modify this product
• Remove the certificate label (serial number seal) affixed to this product
Note: Use of this product near microwave and/or other wireless
LAN equipment, or where static electricity or radio
interference is present, may shorten the communication
distance, or even disable communication.
“Bluetooth” is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
USA., and is used herein under license.
Caution! Before using the wireless LAN interface, make all the
security settings of the wireless LAN equipment are
configured in accordance with the instructions
supplied with the equipment.

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Safety Precautions
This section outlines the safety precautions needed for safe
operation of the printer. Make sure to read the precautions
carefully before using the printer.
Symbols Used in this Manual
The following symbols or markings are used in this manual and
on the printer so that you can properly use the printer, and to
prevent any damage to property, harm or injury to yourself and
others.
Symbol Meaning
All safety symbols are enclosed by a circle or triangle. A
black circle is for an action you should do. A white circle
with a bar across it represents an action you should not
do. A triangle indicates that care is needed for that action,
to avoid potential hazards.
This symbol comes with the word Warning or Caution to
alert the user to be careful about an action to prevent
(possible) damage or injury.
This symbol alerts the user about the (possible) risk of
electrical shock if care is not observed when performing a
certain action.
This symbol indicates that the user should remove the AC
cord by pulling the plug and not the cord.
This symbol indicates that the user should NOT attempt to
dismantle or service the product.

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Usage Safety
• Do not place the printer in a hot or cold place
The operation temperature range is -15°C to 50°C (for
wireless LAN: 0 to 50°C) where humidity does not cause
condensation. Do not place the printer in an area with high
humidity or at a temperature outside the specified range.
• Do not drop or apply undue shock to the printer
The printer is generally resistant to vibration possibly caused
during normal transportation. However, do not apply extreme
vibration or shock by dropping the printer.
• Do not disassemble or modify the printer
The printer has high-precision components inside requiring
fine adjustment.
• Connect the correct cables to the input terminals
Cables of the correct specifications are required for
connection to the external equipment through the external
input terminals. Contact your nearest dealer or service center
if necessary.
• Use the recommended accessories
Using optional equipment other than the specified equipment
may cause a malfunction. Always use the equipment specified
in this guide.
• Use the correct media
• Use the specified media. Otherwise, faulty printing or printer
damage may occur.

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Usage Warnings
Liquids Do not place any container with water or chemicals,
such as flower vase or cup, as well as small metallic
objects, near the printer. If any of these should drop
into the printer, immediately turn off the power and
contact your nearest dealer or service center.
Continued use creates a danger of fire or electric
shock.
Foreign
Matter
Do not drop or insert metallic or flammable objects into
the openings on the printer (such as outlets for
cables). If any of these should fall into the printer,
immediately turn off the power and contact your
nearest dealer or service center. Continued use creates
a danger of fire or electric shock.
Physical
Shock
Should the printer ever be dropped or otherwise
become damaged, immediately turn off the power and
contact your nearest dealer or service center.
Continued use creates a danger of fire or electric
shock.
Abnormal
signs
Continued use of the printer while it is emitting smoke
or strange odors creates the danger of fire or electric
shock. Immediately turn off the power and contact
your nearest dealer or service center. Do not try to
service the printer by yourself.
Disassembly Never try to take the unit apart or modify it in any way.
Doing so creates the danger of fire or electric shock.
Contact your nearest dealer or service center for
checking, adjustment, or repair.
Battery
Pack
• Never try to take apart the battery pack or modify it
in any way such as with a solder iron.
• Never expose the battery to fire, or take any actions
that may lead to shorting.
• When charging the battery pack, make sure to use
the printer or the specified battery charger.

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AC Adapter/
Battery
Charger
(Option)
• Use only the specified voltage. Using a different
voltage may create the danger of fire or electric
shock.
• Use only the specified AC adapter. Using a different
adapter unit may create the danger of fire or electric
shock.
• Never use the battery charger with any other battery
pack except for the specified unit. Doing so can
rupture the battery, cause leakage, or cause fire or
an electric shock.
• Never cut, damage or modify the power cord. Also,
never place heavy objects on the power cord or heat
or pull the power cord. Doing so may damage the
cord and create the danger or fire or electric shocks.
• Should the power cord ever become seriously
damaged (internal wiring exposed or shorted),
contact your nearest dealer or service center for
repair. Continued use of such a cord creates the
danger of fire or electric shock.
• Never modify, excessively bend, twist, or pull the
power cord. Doing so creates the danger of fire or
electric shocks.
Usage Precautions
Location Do not locate the printer in areas with high humidity
or dew. If dew forms inside the printer, immediately it
off, and do not use it until the dew has dried up.
Otherwise, continued use creates the danger of
electric shocks or the printer damage.
Power • Do not use wet hands to operate the power switch,
replace the battery pack or unplug the AC adapter
or battery charger. Doing so creates the danger of
electric shocks.
• The AC adapter set provided for this printer is
specific to this printer. Do not use it for other
electrical equipment.
Usage Warnings (cont.)

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Print Head • The print head gets very hot after printing. To avoid
burns, take care when replacing the label or
cleaning the printer just after printing.
• Touching the end of the print head with bare hands
may cause injury. Take care when replacing the
label or cleaning the printer.
• Do not try to replace the print head by yourself.
Doing so creates the danger of injury, burns, or
electric shocks.
Battery
Pack
• When replacing the Battery Pack use only the
specified design.
• Make sure to install the pack in the correct
orientation. Incorrectly replacing the battery creates
the danger of injury or damage to surrounding
areas, if an explosion is caused.
• To dispose of a small rechargeable battery (Lithium
ion battery), seal the metal contacts with tape and
ask our sales representative or service center for
the measures to be taken to recycle the reusable
materials. Do not place the battery pack together
with other batteries such as dry batteries.
Storage If you have no plan to use the printer for a long time,
remove the battery pack from the printer and/or
unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet before
storing the printer (if you were using the AC adapter
as the power source).
Maintenance For safe maintenance or cleaning of the printer, make
sure to remove the battery pack and the AC adapter
from the printer.
Usage Precautions (cont.)

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Setup
Unpacking the Printer
If anything here is missing, contact your nearest dealer or
service center.
1Safety, Warranty and Regulatory Information
2Quick Guide
3Printer
4Battery Pack
5Shoulder Belt
Note: An external battery charger is available separately.

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Printer Parts
Front View
1Easy Cutter
2Label Dispenser
3Main Cover
4Cover Release Lever
5Dispenser Unit
6Battery Charging Indicator (LED)
7Status LED
8Infrared Communication Sensor