Oki LP470s User manual

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Quick Guide
Guide rapide
Guía rápida
Guia rápido
LP470, LP480

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English .....................................5
Français ...................................37
Español ...................................71
Português ................................105

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Barcode Printer, LP470/LP480.
This manual is created so that a first-time user of LP470/LP480 can learn its
basic operations in a short time.
Please read this manual carefully to make full use of the functions of LP470/
LP480.
Cautions
1 Reproduction of all or part of this manual is prohibited.
2 The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
3 This manual was created with utmost care regarding its content. However,
if you find any unclear points, errors, or omissions, please contact the
retail store or dealer where you purchased this printer.
To customers purchasing the Bluetooth or wireless LAN options:
Cautions regarding radio waves
This product is certified to meet technical standards based on the Radio Law.
Therefore, no wireless license is required to use this printer.
The following actions can be punishable by law:
•Disassemblyormodicationofthisprinter
•Removingthecerticationlabel(seriallabel)onthisprinter
Use in the following locations may drastically shorten the communication distance, or
prevent communication.
•Nearamicrowaveoven;locationswherestaticelectricityorradiowave
interferenceisabundant;nearwirelessLANequipment.
“Bluetooth” is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
USA.
Our company is using this trademark based on a licensing
contract with this association.
BeforeusingthewirelessLANinterface,besuretosetallsecurity-relatedsettingsfor
thewirelessLANequipmentaccordingtothismanual.
Caution! This printer can be damaged by exposure to water. Whenever you use it
outdoors, or in any area where it might be exposed to water, always place it in the
optionalwaterproofcase(OKI#70061205)toprotectitfromdamage.
Second Edition March 2010
 ©2010OkiDataAmericas,Inc.

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Table of contents
Unpacking ...................................................... 5
NamesofParts .................................................. 6
NamesandFunctionsofOperatingParts........................... 8
Preparing for First-time Operation ................................... 9
Charging the Battery Pack....................................... 9
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack ......................... 11
UsingACAdapter............................................. 12
Loading Labels............................................... 13
Continuous printing mode ................................... 13
Dispensemodeprinting ..................................... 15
SwitchingfromDispensemodeprintingto
Continuous printing mode ................................. 17
Turning the Power On ............................................ 18
Test Printing.................................................... 19
Operation with an RS-232C Cable .................................. 20
Operation with a USB Cable....................................... 21
Operation via Infrared Communication .............................. 22
OperationwithBluetoothorWirelessLANOptions .................... 23
Printing........................................................ 23
DailyCare...................................................... 25
Operation Modes ............................................. 27
DIPSwitch .................................................. 35

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Unpacking
Make sure you have all the printer components shown here. If any component
is missing, contact the retail store or dealer where you purchased the product
from.
Unpacking
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2. Unpacking
Make sure you have all the printer components shown here. If any component is
missing, contact the retail store or dealer where you purchased the product from.
Reference
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Head check setting mode
In the head check setting mode, a check can be performed in two checking areas: the
printing area and the barcode printing area.
The presence of the head check function and the head check range settings are set by the
DIP switch (DSW) settings when the power is turned on, by button pressing status, and by
the cover status.
DIP switch settings
Setting head check function
(STATUS LED flashes green)
DSW settings (A/B) + cover open + PRINT/FEED button + POWER
Setting completes
(STATUS LED lights green)
Note: When the buzzer sound mode is enabled, the buzzer sounds upon startup.
Release the PRINT/FEED button to stop the buzzer. To check the settings for head
check setting mode, see the test print output (See P. 23).
To end head check setting, confirm that the STATUS LED is on in green, then turn
power off. After changing the head check setting mode, be sure to restore the DSW
to their original settings.
(A)
(B)
DSW-1
OFF
ON
DSW-2
ON
OFF
DSW-3
OFF
OFF
DSW-4
ON
ON
DSW
settings
(A)
(B)
Button and cover status
PRINT button + cover open
FEED button + cover open
PRINT button + cover open
FEED button + cover open
Function
Head check range set as printing
area
Head check function set as disabled
Head check range set as barcode
printing area only
Head check function set as disabled
Default
Head check
range set as
printing area
Warranty
Quick Guide
Printer unit
Battery pack
Shoulder belt
* Theappearanceofanycushioningmaterialsupplied(suchasprotectorpadsonthe
printerholder)maybechangedacrossdifferentproductionbatches.

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Names of Parts
Names of Parts
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10
POWER button
Reference
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Dispense mode printing
Dispense mode printing setting
Changing the dispense mode printing setting
The dispenser operation mode setting is changed by the DIP switch (DSW) settings when the
power is turned on, and by button settings. The settings are enabled upon turning the power
off.
Type
Automatic
printing setting
Manual printing
setting
Operation
Prints one label after receiving data, then waits for label to
be peeled. After the label is peeled, the next label is
printed automatically.
Prints one label after receiving data, then enters offline
status. When the PRINT button is pressed, the next label is
printed. After the specified number of labels are printed,
printing is ended, and no labels are printed when the
PRINT button is pressed.
Default
Manual
printing
setting
Note: When the buzzer sound mode is enabled, the buzzer sounds upon startup.
Release the PRINT/FEED button to stop the buzzer.
To end the dispenser operation mode setting, confirm that the STATUS LED is on in
green, then turn the power off. After changing the dispenser operation mode setting,
be sure to restore the DSW to their original settings.
1Automatic dispenser printing setting
DSW-1,2,3,4=(OFF,OFF,OFF,ON) + cover open+ PRINT button + POWER
2Manual dispenser printing setting
DSW-1,2,3,4=(OFF,OFF,OFF,ON) + cover open + FEED button + POWER
Processing dispenser operation mode setting
(STATUS LED flashes green)
Setting completes
(STATUS LED lights green)
Easy cutter
Label dispenser
Main cover
Cover release lever
Dispenserunit
Battery life
indicator(LED)
STATUS(LED)
Infrared communication sensor
USB/DIPswitchcover
Battery cover
RS-232C cover
Names of Parts
3
10
Battery life indicator
(LED) *2
3. Names of Parts
Easy cutter
Main cover
Cover release lever
Dispenser unit
Battery cover
Label dispenser
USB/DIP switch cover
Reference
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Dispense mode printing
Dispense mode printing setting
Changing the dispense mode printing setting
The dispenser operation mode setting is changed by the DIP switch (DSW) settings when the
power is turned on, and by button settings. The settings are enabled upon turning the power
off.
Type
Automatic
printing setting
Manual printing
setting
Operation
Prints one label after receiving data, then waits for label to
be peeled. After the label is peeled, the next label is
printed automatically.
Prints one label after receiving data, then enters offline
status. When the PRINT button is pressed, the next label is
printed. After the specified number of labels are printed,
printing is ended, and no labels are printed when the
PRINT button is pressed.
Default
Manual
printing
setting
Note: When the buzzer sound mode is enabled, the buzzer sounds upon startup.
Release the PRINT/FEED button to stop the buzzer.
To end the dispenser operation mode setting, confirm that the STATUS LED is on in
green, then turn the power off. After changing the dispenser operation mode setting,
be sure to restore the DSW to their original settings.
1Automatic dispenser printing setting
DSW-1,2,3,4=(OFF,OFF,OFF,ON) + cover open+ PRINT button + POWER
2Manual dispenser printing setting
DSW-1,2,3,4=(OFF,OFF,OFF,ON) + cover open + FEED button + POWER
Processing dispenser operation mode setting
(STATUS LED flashes green)
Setting completes
(STATUS LED lights green)
DCinputterminalcover
LCD*1
FEEDbutton
PRINTbutton
POWER button

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Names of Parts
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234
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1
ON
110 100
90 80 70 60
*1Only provided on wireless LAN interface operating panel (manufacturer option). For
other options, see “Options” on page 35.
*2On a wireless LAN interface operating panel (manufacturer option), a CHARGE LED is
provided.
Reference
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Test printing mode (FEED button + POWER ON)
FEED
button
FEED
button
FEED
button
The LED display for the test printing mode is as follows.
Operation status STATUS (LED)
Starting test printing mode ON (orange)
Test printing initializing Blinking (green)
Test printing ON (green)
Stop printing OFF
* When the buzzer sound mode is enabled, the buzzer sounds upon startup.
Release the FEED button to stop the buzzer.
POWER ON
Start test printing
Test printing
Stop printing
FEED button + POWER
Label guide Label width scale Label guide stopper
Label guide
Platen
RS-232C connector
DIPswitch
USB connector
*1 OnlyprovidedonwirelessLANinterfaceoperatingpanel(manufactureroption).
*2 OnawirelessLANinterfaceoperatingpanel(manufactureroption),aCHARGELED
is provided.

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Names and Functions of Operating Parts
RS-232C cover:
This covers the RS-232C connector.
RS-232C connector:
Connects with a PC etc.
USB/DIP switch cover:
 CoverstheUSBconnectorandDIP
switch.
USB connector:
Connects with a PC etc.
Main cover:
Open this cover to set the labels.
Cover release lever:
Use this to release the main cover.
Easy cutter:
Cuts the printed label.
Infrared communication sensor:
Contains an infrared receiver/
transmitter element.
DIP switch:
 Setstheoperationmode.(Seep.34)
Dispenser unit:
 MovethiswhenusingDispensemode
printing for the labels.
POWER button:
Turns the power on and off.
Battery cover:
 Aspecializedbatterypackisplaced
inside.
Battery life indicator (LED):
 Displaystheavailablebatterypower.
Label guide:
 Setthistomatchthesizeofthelabel
width used.
Label guide stopper:
Press this toward the back to unlock
the label guide and adjust the label
guide.
Label dispenser:
Printed labels are ejected here.
Label width scale:
Use this scale to match the label width
used.
DC input terminal:
 ConnecttheACadapter.
DC input terminal cover:
 CoverfortheDCinputterminal.
FEED button:
Feeds the labels.
PRINT button:
 TakestheprinterONLINEandOFFLINE.
STATUS (LED):
 Displaystheprinterstatus.(See
p.27-33)

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Preparing for First-time Operation
Charging the Battery Pack
•Chargingbyinstallingthebatterypackinthebatterycharger(optional)
 Installthebatterypackinthebatterycharger(optional)andchargeit.
The optional battery charger set provided for this printer is specific to this
printer.
Donotuseitforotherelectricequipment.
➊Connect the power cord to the
charger unit, then plug it into the
outlet.
•Whenchargingiscomplete,theCHARGE
lamplightsgreen(fullycharged).
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1Connect the power cord to the
charger unit, then plug it into the
outlet.
•When charging is complete, the
CHARGE lamp lights green (fully
charged).
4. Preparing for First-time Operation
Charging the Battery Pack
•Charging by installing the battery pack in the battery charger (optional)
Install the battery pack in the battery charger (optional) and charge it.
CHARGE
The optional battery charger set provided for this printer is specific to this printer.
Do not use it for other electric equipment.
Charging time
It takes about 1.5 hours for the CHARGE lamp to turn off when charging a completely
depleted battery.
2Insert the battery pack. Insert the
battery pack into the slot, with
the terminal pointing downward.
•When charging begins, the
CHARGE lamp (red) lights. When
charging is complete, the CHARGE
lamp lights green (fully charged).
3Remove the battery pack when
charging is complete.
Reference
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Operation Modes
There are two printer operation modes: continuous printing mode, and dispense
mode printing. Test printing and online printing are available in both modes.
* Use the printer setting tool to set dispense mode printing (non-separated labels).
1234567
ABCDEFG
abcdefg
1234567
ABCDEFG
abcdefg
1234567
ABCDEFG
abcdefg
1234567
ABCDEFG
abcdefg
Continuous printing Dispenser printing
(label paper)
Dispenser printing
(non-separated labels)
Test printing
Continuous printing
Dispenser printing
Online printing
Continuous printing
Dispenser printing
Prints the printer status
(Receives data from a PC or
handheld terminal and prints it)
➋Insert the battery pack. Insert the
battery pack into the slot, with the
terminal pointing downward.
•Whenchargingbegins,theCHARGE
lamp(red)lights.Whenchargingis
complete,theCHARGElamplightsgreen
(fullycharged).
Preparing for First-time Operation
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1Connect the power cord to the
charger unit, then plug it into the
outlet.
•When charging is complete, the
CHARGE lamp lights green (fully
charged).
4. Preparing for First-time Operation
Charging the Battery Pack
•Charging by installing the battery pack in the battery charger (optional)
Install the battery pack in the battery charger (optional) and charge it.
CHARGE
The optional battery charger set provided for this printer is specific to this printer.
Do not use it for other electric equipment.
Charging time
It takes about 1.5 hours for the CHARGE lamp to turn off when charging a completely
depleted battery.
2Insert the battery pack. Insert the
battery pack into the slot, with
the terminal pointing downward.
•When charging begins, the
CHARGE lamp (red) lights. When
charging is complete, the CHARGE
lamp lights green (fully charged).
3Remove the battery pack when
charging is complete.
Reference
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Operation Modes
There are two printer operation modes: continuous printing mode, and dispense
mode printing. Test printing and online printing are available in both modes.
* Use the printer setting tool to set dispense mode printing (non-separated labels).
1234567
ABCDEFG
abcdefg
1234567
ABCDEFG
abcdefg
1234567
ABCDEFG
abcdefg
1234567
ABCDEFG
abcdefg
Continuous printing Dispenser printing
(label paper)
Dispenser printing
(non-separated labels)
Test printing
Continuous printing
Dispenser printing
Online printing
Continuous printing
Dispenser printing
Prints the printer status
(Receives data from a PC or
handheld terminal and prints it)
➌Remove the battery pack when
charging is complete
Charging Time
 Ittakesabout1.5hoursfortheCHARGElamptoturnoffwhencharginga
completely depleted battery.

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Note
• WhentheCHARGElampisnotlit,checkthatthebatterypackisinstalledsecurely.
The battery may not be charged when not securely installed.
• Whenachargedbatterypackisinstalled,theCHARGElamprstlightsred,then
lights green.
•ChargingbyinstallingthespecializedACadapter(optional)ontheprinter
This charges the battery pack while it is installed in the printer
TheACadaptersetprovidedforthisprinterisspecictothisprinter.Donot
use it for other electric equipment.
➊ RemovetheDCinputterminal
cover,andinserttheDCoutput
terminal.
Preparing for First-time Operation
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1Remove the DC input terminal
cover, and insert the DC output
terminal into the input terminal.
Using AC Adapter
Install the specialized AC adapter (optional) on the printer for use.
The AC adapter set provided for this printer is specific to this printer. Do not use it
for other electric equipment.
•Use AC ADAPTER: Model No. TG-5001+19v
(LEAD YEAR ENTERPRISE Co.,LTD.)
2Connect the AC adapter into the
outlet.
* Be sure to turn the printer power off before detaching the DC output
terminal for the AC adapter, or disconnecting the power supply.
Note that disconnecting the power supply in ways other than described
above may prevent the printer from correctly storing any settings in
memory.
No battery pack is necessary when the AC adapter is used. When the
battery pack and AC adapter are used simultaneously, charging begins if
the battery is not fully charged. The display becomes normal when fully
charged (See P. 14).
ACadapter
DCinputterminal
DCoutputterminal
➋PlugtheACadapterintotheoutlet.
When charging begins, the battery life
indicator lights red. When charging
is complete, the battery life indicator
disappears(fullycharged).
* OnawirelessLANinterfaceoperating
panel(manufactureroption),theCHARGE
LEDlightsredwhenchargingbegins.
Whenchargingiscomplete,theCHARGE
LEDturnsoff(fullycharged).
Charging Time
It takes about 5 hours for the battery remaining power display to turn off when
charging a completely depleted battery.