Primera LP130e User manual

User's Manual
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Notices: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. NO
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND IS MADE WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No liability is assumed for errors contained herein or
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into another language without prior written consent.
Trademark Acknowledgments: Primera is trademark of Primera Technology Inc. Windows
is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
Safety Standard: The LP130e complies with the following safety standard: International
Standard IEC 60825-1, Second Edition, 2007/03
Printing History: Edition 2.0, #511351, Copyright 2013, All rights reserved.
FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
For Users in the United States: This product is intended to be supplied by a UL listed Direct
Plug-In Power Supply marked "Class 2"or a UL listed ITE Power Supply marked "LPS" with
output rated 12VCD, 5.0 amps or higher. This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. In a domestic
environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required
to take adequate measures. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cables is required to comply with the Class A limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate and/or obtain warranty service for this equipment.
For Users in Canada: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
for digital apparatus set out on the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications. Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits
radioelectriquesdepassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class A
prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Important Safety Information ..................................................1
Section 2: Getting Started.............................................................................3
A. Choosing a Good Location............................................................3
B. Unpacking and Inspection.............................................................3
C. Indentifying the Parts.....................................................................5
D. Computer Specifications................................................................7
Section 3: Label Stock ...................................................................................8
A. Label and Roll Specifications ........................................................8
B. Installing Label Stock ...................................................................11
Section 4: Setup Your Label and Print .....................................................16
A. Using BarTender®.........................................................................16
B. Add Text, Barcodes and Graphics to a BarTender Label.........20
C. Printing from BarTender ..............................................................21
D. Printing from Other Programs....................................................22
E. Printer Settings ..............................................................................23
Section 5: Setup the DF-30e Filtration System.......................................28
A. Connect the DF-30e.......................................................................28
B. Replace Filters................................................................................30
Section 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting........................................34
A. Replacing the Exhaust Duct and Exhaust Chimney................34
B. Cleaning the Laser Windows ......................................................40
C. Cleaning the Feed Path.................................................................41
D. Cleaning the Guide Shafts and Encoder Strip..........................42
E. Troubleshooting.............................................................................43
F. Technical Support..........................................................................44
Section 7: Specifications.............................................................................45

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Important Safety Information 1
Section 1: Important Safety Information
Thank you for purchasing the LP130e Laser Marking System. Please read the
following important safety information before operating your LP130e.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1 Second Edition, 2007/03
WARNINGS
• Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
• DonotattempttooperatetheLP130ewiththeTopCoveropen.Topreventinjury,
the internal laser will switch off as soon as the Top Cover is opened.
• Donotattempttodefeatthecoversensorwhichtriggerstheautomaticswitchoff
of the internal laser. Serious eye injury can occur.
• DonotmodifytheLP130einanywayoroperatetheprinterwithanydamaged
components, including the Safety Skirt.
• DonotattempttocleananyoftheLaserWindowswhilethepoweristurnedon.
• Donotattempt to print to smokeor smokelesslabel stock without the exhaust
system in place.
• Donot attempt to printwithouttheDF-30eFiltrationSystemwhenusinglabel
stock which requires the use of the DF-30e Filtration System. Hazardous smoke
and fumes will be released.
• Whenusing the DF-30eFiltrationSystem makesure thefeetontheLP130eare
resting inside the indentations on the top of the DF-30e.
• Whenreplacingtheexhaustsystem,switchoffpowertotheunit.
• Topreventfireorshockhazard,donotexposetheunittorainormoisture.To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove exterior panels. No user-
serviceable parts are inside. Refer to qualified service personnel.
• Operatetheunitwithonlyproperelectricalspecificationsaslabeledontheunit
and the AC adapter.
• Thereshouldbenoexposedadhesiveonthelinerofdie-cutlabels.Itwillcause
labels to stick to each other and cause adhesive build-up along the printer path
inside the printer. This adhesive can not easily be cleaned without disassembling
the printer.

2 Important Safety Information
Safety Labels
Safety labels are affixed to the printer in the following locations:
WARNING: Class 4 invisible laser radiation with
cover open and interlocks defeated. Avoid eye or
skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation.
WARNING: Sharp edge, keep fingers and other body parts away.
Serial Number and ID information

Getting Started 3
Section 2: Getting Started
A. CHOOSING A GOOD LOCATION
• Placetheprinteronaflatsurfaceinalocationwithadequateair
circulation to prevent internal heat build-up.
• Donotplacetheprinternearheatsourcessuchasradiatorsorair
ducts, or in a place subject to direct sun light, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.
• Allowforadequateclearanceinfrontoftheprintertoaccommodate
the printed label stock as it is leaving the printer to avoid the
possibility of binding or jamming of the label stock.
• Allowforadequateoverheadandleftsideclearanceforopeningthe
top cover to allow easy access to the label stock and maintenance
items. The printer will require
9.5 inches (24 cm) of additional space on the left side to completely
open the cover (total = 26.75 inches or 68 cm). The printer will
require an additional 15.9 inches (40.4 cm) of overhead space to
open the cover (total = 25 inches or 63.5 cm).
B. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
While unpacking your printer, inspect the carton to ensure that no
damage has occurred during shipping. Make sure that all supplied
accessories are included with your unit. The following items are
included in the supply box:
• PowerAdapter
• SeparatePowerCord
• USBCable
• SoftwareInstallerCD
• WarrantyStatementandRegistrationCard
• ThisUser'sManualandotherprintedinformation

4 Getting Started
The following items are inside the printer supply roll area:
• StarterRollofsmokelesslabelstock
Save the carton and packing materials. They will come in handy
when transporting the printer.

Getting Started 5
C. IDENTIFYING THE PARTS
Front View
The Pause Button pauses the printer during a print job. If pressed
when no print job is printing, it will prevent any new jobs from
beginning.
The Power LED indicates that the printer is on and ready to receive
print jobs.
The Load/Feed Button is pressed in order to load label stock if the
printer does not automatically detect the stock. When stock is
loaded each press of the button will cause one label to be fed from
the printer.
The Media LED will illuminate when label stock is installed and
detected. It will flash in a specific sequence for error conditions.
See Section 6E for details.
The Unload Button will unload the installed label stock by reversing
it through the printer. Make sure to tear off the printed labels before
pressing the Unload Button. The unload button will allow one press
causing only the amount of labels from the tear off point to back
feed. Back feeding more labels will cause labels to peel off the
backing and get stuck inside the printer.
The Label Tear Bar is a serrated edge for conveniently tearing your
finished labels from the printer. The printer comes with a white tear
bar guard. For smoother label feeding, leave the guard in place
during printing. When you are ready to tear off a label, remove the
guard, tear off the label and replace it.
Unload Button
Pause Button
Pause LED
Power LED
Load/Feed
Button
Media LED
Label Tear Bar
Top Cover

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Rear View
Interior View, Label Roll Area
Power Input Port
Filtration Unit
Communication Port
(9-pin serial)
USB Port
Power Switch
Moveable Label Stock Hub
Fixed Label Stock Hub
Label Stock Hub Supports
Data Chip Contact
Hub Engagement Lever

Getting Started 7
Interior View, Carrier
E. COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS
For optimal printing speed you must have a PC with the following
recommended specifications:
• PentiumDualCoreProcessor
• 2GBofRAM
• 10GBoffreeharddrivespace
• WindowsXP,Vista,7or8
Carrier
Laser Windows
DO NOT TOUCH
Label Feed Exit Area Exhaust Duct WARNING
Invisible Laser Path
DO NOT BLOCK
Safety Skirt

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Section 3: Label Stock
A. LABEL AND ROLL SPECIFICATIONS
Important Notes Regarding Label Stock
• TheLP130ecanonlybeusedwithlabelstockmanufacturedor
approved by Primera. All sizes must be custom ordered. This
printer requires a custom plastic hub with an integrated data chip.
• Bothsmokeandsmokelesslabeltypesareavailable.Smokelabels
require the use of an optional filtration system and the replacement
of exhaust ducting. (See Section 5 and 6A.)
• Everylabelcorecontainsadatachipwhichrecordsthetypeof
label stock, the required laser power, the required sensor type and
the number of labels on the roll. When the label stock is inserted in
the printer, the laser power and sensor type are automatically set.
If the stock requires a DF-30e filtration system, the printer will
attempt to detect if the DF-30e is connected via the 9-pin serial
port. If the filtration unit is not connected, the printer will not
print.
• Variousunderlayerandtoplayercolorsareavailabletoproduce
different colored text, graphics and barcodes.

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Label Width
Liner Width
TOF Sensor Path
(fixed at 1”)
Width of Thru-Hole
Black Mark
Width
Gap Between
Labels
Label Height
Distance from
Edge of Liner
Label Sensing Methods
Method 1: Label
Gap Sensing
Method 2: Thru-Hole
Sensing
Method 3: Reflective Sensing
(Black mark must be printed on
back side of label stock.)
Note: See table below for Max and Min values in inches and mm.
Distance from
edge of Liner
to edge of Label
Label widths smaller
than 1.5” will need to
be justified on the liner
to trigger both the
infeed and TOF sensor.
Infeed Sensor Path
(factory set at 1.4”)

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Note: See table on next page for Max and Min values in inches and mm.
Max Min
Label Width 5.0" (127 mm) 0.75" (19 mm)
Liner Width 5." (127 mm) 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Label Height/Length 12" (305 mm) 0.75" (19 mm)
Core Width 5.125" (130 mm) 5.125" (130 mm)
Gap between labels 10" (253 mm) 0.1" (2.5 mm)
Width of Thru-Hole 2" (50.8 mm) 0.6" (15.2 mm)
Distance from Edge of Liner to Edge of
Thru-Hole
0.9" (22.9 mm) 0.5" (12.7 mm)
Reflective Sensing/Black Mark Width* N/A 0.1" (2.5 mm)
Max Outer Diameter (OD) 6.0" (152.4 mm) N/A
Inner Core Diameter (ID) 3.0" (76.2 mm) 3.0" (76.2 mm)
Total Thickness
(Liner + Label)**
0.0075” (7.5 mil) N/A
Distance from Edge of Media to Edge of
Label
Printer driver assumes .063" (1.6
mm) gap. However, this is
adjustable via the Left Margin
Offset setting.
* The black mark should be opaque to infrared light. The mark should
be between the labels. The end of the mark should correspond with the
beginning of the label.
**There are two factors that determine whether the printer will accept
any particular stock thickness.
1. The ability for the printer to pull the paper through the print area.
2. The ability for the sensor to read through the liner if the sensor is
set to die-cut.
If you are printing in continuous or reflective label sensing mode,
Number 2 does not apply. The fact that the printer must read through
the backing in die-cut mode will limit the thickness much more than the
printer's ability to pull the paper through the print area. However, if
you adjust the opacity level of the liner enough to allow the label to be
seen by the stock sensor, the thickness will only be limited by the
printer's ability to pull it through the print area. For these reasons the
weight or thickness of the liner is a variable that cannot easily be
recommended.

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B. INSTALLING LABEL STOCK
The following steps will guide you through loading label stock in your
printer.
1. Open the Top Cover.
2. Find the label stock roll area near the back of the printer.
Lift Here
Lift here.

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3. Pull the Hub Engagement Lever down until it locks into position.
4. Locate the label stock roll. Remove the foam shipping spacer. Place
the roll on the Hub Supports. Stock should be installed with the
labels facing up and coming off the top
of the roll.
Hub Engagement Lever
Hub Supports
Foam Spacer

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5. Pull the Hub Engagement Lever up. The moveable hub will engage
the label stock hub.
6. Pull the Movable Throat Guide outward to make room for the label
stock.
Moveable Throat Guide Fixed Throat Guide

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7. Place the leading edge of the label stock under the "label stock"
symbols on the Throat Guides. The label stock should be placed far
enough into the throat of the printer to correctly position the
Movable Throat Guide but not fully into the print mechanism.
8. Slide the Movable Throat Guide inward until it almost touches the
label stock.
DO NOT PINCH

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Caution: The gap between the Throat Guides should be narrow enough to accurately
guide the label stock but not narrow enough to pinch the label stock. (The gap
should be .016" - .032" [0.4 - .08mm] wider than the label stock.) If the label
stock is pinched by the guides, poor print quality or feeding problems could
result.
9. Feed the label stock further into the printer until it senses the label
and automatically feeds it through the printer.
Caution: There should be no exposed adhesive at the edges of die-cut labels. It will
cause labels to stick to each other and cause adhesive build-up along the printer
path inside the printer. This adhesive cannot easily be cleaned without disas-
sembling the printer. Do not feed label stock into the printer that seems to stick
to itself as it is unwound from the roll!
Note: If the printer fails to feed the label stock, press the Load/Feed button on the
front panel while continuing to guide the label stock into the printer.

16 Setup Your Label and Print
Section 4: Setup Your Label and Print
A. USING BARTENDER®
BarTender PE is included with the LP130e. Other programs can be used
to print. If printing from other programs please follow the guidelines in
Section 4D.
When you open BarTender you will be given the choice to select an
existing label or create a new one using a wizard. Use the following
instructions as a guide through the wizard setup process.
1. Choose "Start a new label format. . ."