Panduit MP300 User manual

Operator's Manual
MP300 PRINTER
Read this document carefully to use this product safely and correctly. If your
product is faulty, please read the warranty card on the website and contact the
store you purchased it from. If you require further assistance, contact your local
customer service.
Please also visit us at www.panduit.com for help and support. You can
download the latest version of this Operator's Manual from the website.
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Specications.........................................................2
Using the printer with Easy-Mark Plus..........3
Troubleshooting...................................................4
Part Names and Functions................................5
Start Here ................................................................7
Cleaning...................................................................14
Initializing the Settings ......................................15
Label Functions.....................................................16
Key Menu Index ....................................................44
Frame and Table Lists..........................................62
Symbol List .............................................................64
Technical Support ................................................66
Notation used in this manual
WARNING
Indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in serious
personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
CAUTION
Indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in
personal injury, physical damage, or damage to equipment due to
incorrect handling.
Attention Indicates important information about the printer.
MEMO Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to
know regarding a topic.
Indicates a place with more detailed information.
Shows an image of the label to be used as an example.
, , Indicates the buttons on the printer.
"Name" Indicates the menu items, messages shown on the display, or the
name of a manual. Example: "On", "Start print?"
©2019 Panduit Corp. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Specications
Body
Dimensions
(W x D x H) Approx. 5.35 x 11.61 x 3.82 (inches)
Approx. 136 x 295 x 97 (mm)
Weight Approx. 2.76 lb (excluding batteries, tape cartridge)
Approx. 1,250 g
Usage conditions
Operating temperature 5 to 35 degrees C
Storage temperature -10 to 55 degrees C
Supported tape width
6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm, 36 mm, 42 mm (Die-cut)
Power supply
Battery
Li-ion battery (C52CE97010) x 1 / AA alkaline battery x 6
AC adapter
Type AST1527Z2-1
Manufacturer Seiko Epson Corp.
Input 100-240 V AC, 1.2 A, 50-60 Hz
(dedicated adapter, power cable only)
Output 15 V DC, 2.7 A
Total output power 40.5 W
Li-ion battery specications
Ambient temperature
During operation 0 to 40 degrees C
Charge 0 to 40 degrees C
During storage Less than 1 month -20 to 50 degrees C
Less than 3 months -20 to 40 degrees C
Less than 1 year -20 to 20 degrees C
Charging information
Nominal specications Charging current (Std.) 1.0 A
Charging voltage (Std.) 8.05 V
Charging time Approx. 3 hours
Charge limits Battery pack model C52CE97010
Maximum charge current, A 1.0 A
Maximum charge voltage, V 8.4 V
Rated time when using alkaline batteries
Rated operating time / Rated resting time 0.5 h / 1.0 h
Compliance/Safety regulation
For more information, see Important Safety sheet.

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Using the printer with Easy-Mark Plus
Connect the printer to a computer with the USB cable in
order to print from Easy-Mark Plus Labeling Software.
For detailed instructions to install and use Easy-Mark Plus, go
to www.panduit.com or contact the Panduit Identication
Technical Support Group.
Visit the Panduit website to nd the most current MP300
rmware upgrade le and instructions.
"Technical Support Contact information: phone #, email.
address"

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Troubleshooting
 Messages
This section explains the remedies when the following messages
appear on the display.
Check battery
Charge Li-ion! The battery has run out of power. Connect the AC adapter to the printer and charge the battery.
For details, "Charging the Li-ion battery"
Check battery
Change alkaline The batteries have run out. Turn o the power and replace all batteries with new ones.
Cover open! Top cover is open. Close the top cover.
Insert tape Check if the tape cartridge is loaded or correctly
set.
For details, "Installing a tape cartridge"
Check tape
cartridge The loaded tape is not supported. Insert a correct cartridge.
No more
sequence No.! Only up to 2 sequence numbers can be inserted.
No more barcode! Only up to 2 barcodes can be inserted.
QR CODE too big! Perform either of the following:
Use a wider tape. Reduce the text or cell size.
Lower "ECC Level".
Overheated! The printhead is overheated. Turn o the power
and remove the tape cartridge, then leave the
printer until it cools down.
Trash at slot
Remove trash There is tape remaining in the tape eject slot. Remove the tape.
Remove cut tape Unable to start printing because there is cut tape
remaining in the tape eject slot. Remove the tape
from the tape eject slot.
 Problem
Unable to charge Li-ion battery
Is the Li-ion battery correctly installed?
Check that the Li-ion battery is correctly installed.
Is the AC adapter securely connected?
Connect the AC adapter and the power cable rmly to the power
socket of the printer, the AC adapter connector and the outlet.
Unable to detect the tape correctly
Is the tape cartridge correctly installed?
Check that the tape cartridge is correctly installed.
Is the label for detecting the tape cartridge clean?
If not, wipe the dirt o with a soft cloth.
Is the detection sensor of the printer clean?
If not, wipe the dirt o with a soft cloth.
MEMO
If none of the above has solved the problem or the symptom is
other than the above, contact Panduit Identication Technical
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Part Names and Functions
1. Feeds and then cuts the tape.
2. Tape eject slot
3. Prints a label. Hold down and press this to print with a special
print function.
4. Creates a label for Wiremarker. Hold down and press this to
change to Component mode.
5. Character keys. Secondary characters can be entered by pressing
and these buttons at the same time.
6. Shift
7. Enters a character with an accent.
8. Caps lock
9. Creates a label with a serialization. Hold down and press this
to create with advanced serialization.
10. Creates a barcode label.
11. Enters a symbol.
12. Cursor keys
13. Conrms the settings.
14. Adds a page. Hold down and press this to preview the created
label.
15. Sets the margins.
16. Sets the tape length. Hold down and press this to rotate the
text.
17. Sets the format and style.
18. Changes the font size.
19. Space
20. Creates a label to wrap around cables. Hold down and press
this to create a label that wraps around cables like a ag.
21. Creates a tape label. Hold down and press this to change to
vertical mode.
22. Creates labels with mixed lengths. Hold down and press this to
change to terminal block mode.
23. Creates labels for the Patch Panel, 66-Block and 110-Block.
24. Delete. Hold down and press this to clear all text and/or
setting.
25. Turns the printer on and o.
26. Displays the setup menu.
27. Saves and recalls label les.
28. Display area.

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 Display
The display shows the current settings and characters you
have entered.
You can change the language shown on the setting screen
and menu.
"Language"
1. Label Mode
2. Current label length and width
The unit can be switched between inch and cm.
"inch/cm"
3. Caps Lock ON
4. Page Number
5. Line Number
6. Cursor
7. Label Part Number
8. Battery Life
9. Font Size
10. Cutter Setting
T100X000VPM
TAPE 64PT
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1. Installing the Li-ion battery
Before using the printer for the rst time, charge the
Li-ion battery (C52CE97010). Read also the safety
precautions for the rechargeable battery described in
this manual.
For details on handling the Li-ion battery, refer to the
manual included with the battery.
Charging the Li-ion battery
You can charge the dedicated Li-ion battery (C52CE97010)
with the printer.
To charge the battery, connect the AC adapter to
the printer with the Li-ion battery installed.
Charging error
Charging completed
Charging
Charge LED
WARNING
Be sure to use the dedicated Li-ion battery (C52CE97010) . Using a battery
other than the one specied may cause re, explosion, leakage, overheating
or other damage.
CAUTION
When disposing of used batteries, make sure to follow the regulations.
1. Open the battery cover. 2. Install the Li-ion battery in the
correct orientation.
3. Close the battery cover.
MEMO
• The Li-ion battery cannot be charged while printing.
• When the power of the charged Li-ion battery seems to run out quickly,
replace it with a new one.
• There is likely to be a charging error or battery error in the following cases.
Contact qualied service personnel.
- The charge LED ashes during charging.
- New Li-ion battery takes signicantly longer to charge than the
estimated charging time (less than 3 hours).

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Connecting the Computer
1. Connect the USB cable to the printer.
2. Connect the other connector of the USB cable to
the computer.
Using alkaline batteries
You can use alkaline batteries instead
of the Li-ion battery. When using
alkaline batteries, install them in the
correct orientation.
CAUTION
When you have printed continuously for 30 minutes using
alkaline batteries, leave the printer for at least one hour to allow
the batteries to cool down.
Connecting the AC adapter
Connect the AC adapter as shown below.

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2. Installing a tape cartridge
CAUTION
• Make sure that the power is turned o.
• Be sure to use the specied tape cartridge.
• Make sure the top cover is closed rmly.
• If you opened the top cover while a tape cartridge is
installed, check that the tape end is put into the tape
eject slot before beginning operation.
• Take care to keep the label for detecting the tape
cartridge and the sensor of the printer clean.
Otherwise, tape may no longer be detected correctly.
• Do not touch the sensor directly with your ngers.
Label for detection
Sensor
1. Rewind the ink ribbon if
needed.
Use a pen
or a pencil.
2. Open the top cover.
Top cover
3. Install a tape cartridge.
Put the tape end
into the tape eject
slot.
4. Close the top cover.

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3. Turning the power on
1. Press .
Auto power-o
If there is no key operation within ve minutes,
the printer automatically turns o. (The characters
you have entered in the current session are
stored.) Furthermore, if there is no key operation
within an hour while connected to a computer,
the printer automatically turns o.
Feeding the tape
CAUTION
Be sure to feed the tape every time after you install a tape
cartridge.
1. Press .
2. Select a function with / and then
press .
Tape feed
Feeds the tape.
Feed and cut
Feeds the tape and then cuts the tape.

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Deleting text
1. Press .
A character is backspaced.
Deleting all text
1. Press + .
2. Select a function with / and
then press .
Text Only
Deletes all text.
Text & Setting
Deletes all text and restores the font size and other
settings to the initial settings.
4. Entering text
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Press .
4. Press .
A list of characters appears.
For the accent marks that can be
inserted "Accent"
5. Select a character with / and
press .
"â" is entered.
6. Press keys: , ,
"Câble" appears on the screen.
7. Press + .
"#" is entered.
8. Press keys: , ,
Save the created label: "Saving Frequently Used Labels"
Change the font size: "Changing the Font Size"

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5. Printing label
1. Press .
Setting the label auto cut to O
"Auto cut"
Printing with special print functions
"Enlarge print"
Checking the print image +
1. Press + .
The print image scrolls on the entire screen.
When the preview ends, the editing screen reappears.
CAUTION
• Do not insert your ngers into the tape eject slot.
• Do not pull the tape until the printing is completed.
Attention
• "Insert tape" will appear on the display if the tape cartridge
is not loaded or not correctly set.
• Length of the label shown on the display is a guide and
may not match the length of the printed label exactly.
MEMO
• To cancel the printing, press .
• Depending on your margin setting or the label type, tape
may be fed and cut before printing.

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CAUTION
Depending on the environment where you use labels and
the nature of the adhered surface, the labels may be peeled
or discolored, and the adhesive may remain on or damage
the adhered surface. Be sure to check the environment and
the nature of the adhered surface before use. Panduit Corp.
takes no responsibility for any damage or loss due to the
above mentioned causes.
6. Attaching label
1. Peel o the backing paper.
2. Attach the label and rub it rmly.
7. Turning the power o
1. Press .
The characters you have entered in the current session
are stored even after the printer is turned o. They are
displayed when it is turned on again.
2. Open the battery cover and then remove the
Li-ion battery.
If the AC adapter is connected, disconnect the AC
adapter from the printer.
CAUTION
• "Powering o." is displayed while turning o this printer.
Do not remove the Li-ion battery or disconnect the AC
adapter until this message disappears.
• If you are not going to use the printer for a long period of
time, remove the batteries (Li-ion battery or alkaline
batteries), disconnect the AC adapter, and remove the
tape cartridge from the printer.

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Cleaning
CAUTION
Turn o the printer and remove the batteries before cleaning.
If the AC adapter is connected, disconnect the AC adapter cable
from the printer.
Exterior
Wipe the dirt o with a soft cloth.
If it is very dirty, use a damp cloth.
CAUTION
Never use chemicals or solvents such as benzine, thinner, or
alcohol, or use a chemical duster.
Printhead
Clean the printhead with a cotton swab.

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Initializing the Settings
Initialize the settings if the printer does not operate normally
such as when the display is interrupted.
Attention
This function initializes the settings. Take extreme care before
initializing it. All the created text will be lost and the settings
you made will be reset.
1. If the power is on, press to turn it o.
2. Press and hold + , and press .
3. When a message appears, press .
The settings will be initialized.
MEMO
To cancel initialization, press a key other than .

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Label Functions
Click the illustration of the label you wish to create, or function you wish to use, to display information such as the creation procedure
or setting procedure.
Wiremarker Mode Component Mode
PANDUIT
PANDUIT
Tape Mode Vertical Mode
Label Modes
Wrap Mode Flag Mode
MIX-LEN Mode Terminal Block Mode
T1
T2
T3
T4
Patch Panel label 66-Block label 110-Block label

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Label Functions
Customizing Labels
Swapping the Text Barcode label Label with symbol Serialized labels
Advanced serialized
labels Format/Style Font size Text orientation
Length Margins Adding page Specifying the Font Size
Large label Mirrored text label Printing Same Label
Multiple Times

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Useful Functions
Label Functions
Saving/Recalling Frequently
Used Labels
Upgrading Firmware and
printing from Easy-Mark Plus
Printer Settings

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Wiremarker Mode
Create one label with the same text
repeated
You can repeatedly print text so that it can be seen regardless
of the angle from which the cable is viewed.
1. Press .
2. Enter the text and set the font size, layout, etc.
MEMO
• Add a column to continue creating another label with a set of
text repeatedly printed on it.
• The amount of text that can be printed on a label varies
according to the font size, number of lines, etc. set for the text.
• When the text orientation is set to Vert.2, the screen to set the
length of the label may appear.

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Wiremarker Mode
Creating Labels with continuous self-lam
Tape
 Self-Lamination Overwrap
Use the dedicated Self-
Lamination Overwrap.
This label tape comes with
transparent lm. The lm
can be wrapped around the
label to prevent it from getting dirty.
Label length
1. Enter the label length and then press .
Setting range: 0.39 to 39.36" (1 to 99.99 cm)
2. Enter the text.
3. Press .