Primera LX3000e Manual

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Operator’s Guide

ii LX2000e/LX1000e Color Label Printer
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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.
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LX2000e /LX1000e Color Label Printer iii
Section 1: Getting Started .......................................................1
A. Choosing a Good Location...........................................1
B. Unpacking and Inspection ...........................................1
C. Identifying the Parts ................................................2
Section 2: Label Stock ..........................................................5
A. Label and Roll Specifications.........................................5
B. Installing Label Stock (Internal & External) ............................7
C. Adjusting the Label Stock TOF (Top of Form) Sensor ....................9
D. Set the Stock Sensor Mode .........................................11
E. Set the Output/Cut Mode ..........................................12
F. Adjusting Print Alignment ..........................................14
Section 3: Status Monitor ......................................................15
A. Monitoring Ink Levels .............................................16
B. Print Head Life Gauge..............................................17
C. Using the Cost Estimator ...........................................17
D. Replacing Ink Cartridges/Low Ink Warning ..........................18
E. Alignment Print ...................................................20
Section 4: Printing from a PC ..................................................22
A. Using BarTender® ................................................22
B. Add Text, Barcodes and Graphics to a BarTender Label .................28
C. Printing from BarTender ...........................................29
D. Printing from Other Programs ......................................30
E. Creating a Full Bleed Print .........................................32
F. Printer Driver Settings ..............................................32
Section 5: Printing from a Mac (LX2000 Only) ....................................38
A. Adding a Printer ..................................................38
B. LX2000 Utility .....................................................39
C. Printing from Adobe Acrobat .......................................42
D. Printing from Belight Swift Publisher ................................48
E. Setup a Custom Page Size...........................................51
F. Printer Driver Settings ..............................................53
G. Printing Using Apple AirPrint ......................................54
Section 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance.....................................55
A. Solving Print Alignment Problems...................................55
B. Solving Print Quality Problems ......................................56
C. Color Matching and Design Tips ....................................58
D. Save Log Files.....................................................59
E. Vacuum Tube Maintenance Kit and Ink Pad Replacement ...............59
F. Cleaning the Print Head ............................................62
G. Replacing the Print Head ...........................................63
H. Printer Buttons and Lights..........................................66
I. Technical Support ..................................................67
Section 7: Networking the Printer (LX2000e Only) ................................68
A. Enable Ethernet or Wireless.........................................68
B. Change Your Connection Method to Wireless .........................71
C. Connect Another PC to a Wireless LX2000e or Install an
Ethernet Connected LX2000e Printer.................................75
D. Access the LX2000e Embedded Web Server for Advanced
Network Settings ..................................................78
Section 8: Technical Specifications ..............................................80
Index .......................................................................81
Table of Contents

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Getting Started 1
Thank you...
... for choosing an LX2000e/LX1000e Color Label Printer. The Printer will print razor-sharp
text and barcodes, vibrant colors, and even stunning photo-realistic photographs directly
onto rolls of labels, card stock and a variety of other approved media.
This Operator's Guide is your complete step-by-step guide to quickly and easily setting up
and printing with your new Color Label Printer!
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. Except in the case of individual cut labels or connecting to a rewinder, the
printer should sit close to edge of a table so that the printed labels hang from the front
of the printer and fall to the floor or an empty box. This will prevent labels from
bunching up in the front of the printer which can cause print quality issues.
•Allow for adequate overhead and left side clearance for opening the top cover to allow
easy access to the label stock and ink cartridge.
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
•Power Cord
•USB Cable
•Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and
Black Ink Setup Cartridges
•Warranty Statement and
Registration Card
•This Guide and other
Printed Information
The following items are inside
the printer:
•Replaceable Print Head
(Already installed in the
printer)
•Starter Roll Primera Poly
White Matte Eco Label Stock
Save the carton and packing materials. They will be required should the printer need to be
transported.
C. Identifying the Parts
Section 1: Getting Started

2 Getting Started
K
MCY
Resume
Feed
Pause
Unload
Cancel
!
Control Panel
Top Cover Viewport
Cover Handle
2 3 4
5
6
1
Label Name and Description
1 Printhead align control panel icon. Shows that the printhead requires alignment.
2 Ink cartridge access door open icon. Shows that the printer's ink cartridge access door
or top cover is open.
3 Out of paper icon. Shows that the printer is out of paper.
4 Paper jam icon. Shows that the printer has a paper jam.
5 Ethernet network icon. Shows that an Ethernet network connection exists.
6 Wireless network icon. Shows that a wireless network connection exists.
A. Label and Roll Specifications

Getting Started 3
Pinch Rollers
Sensor Adjustment
Slide Bar
Maintenance
Station
Encoder Strip
Ink Cartridges
Control Panel /
Ink Display
Print Head
Tear Bar
Replaceable
Ink Pads
Maintenance
Brush
Cutter Track
(LX2000e Only)

4 Getting Started
Interior Label Loading Area
Back
Roll Arm
Roll Stop
Roll Guide
Auxilary Port
Fixed Throat
Guide
Moveable Throat
Guide
Power Port Ethernet Port
(LX2000e Only)
Power Switch USB Port
External Paper
Source (Fanfold)
Slot

Label Stock 5
A wide variety of label stock can be used in the Printer. Refer to the specifications and
settings in the following sections before ordering custom stock from Primera or any stock
from another company.
Important! Test all custom made label stock with the intended printer before ordering large quantities! Primera will
only assume responsibility for custom label stock ordered from Primera.
Note: See table on the next page for Max and Min values in inches and mm.
Section 2: Label Stock
Label Width
Liner Width
Distance from
edge of Media
to edge of Label
Width of Opening
Black Mark
Width
Gap Between
Labels
Label Height
Distance from
edge of Media
Label Sensing Methods
Method
1: Label
Gap Sensing
Method
2: Thru-Hole
Sensing
Method
3: Reflective/Black
Mark 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.
A black mark is typically needed
for clear labels or any label that
does not have an easily
detectable gap between labels.

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Max Min
Label width 209.6 mm (8.25") 12.7 mm (0.5")
Liner/media width 212.7 mm (8.375") 38.1 mm (1.5")
Label height/length 609.6 mm (24") 12.7 mm (0.5")
Gap between labels 254 mm (10") 2.5 mm (0.1")
Width of thru-hole opening 12.7 mm (0.5") 6.4 mm (0.25")
Distance from edge of 57 mm (2.25") 5.1 mm (0.2")
media to edge of thru-hole
Reflective/Black Mark Width* N/A 2.54 mm (0.1")
Max Outer Diameter (OD) 152.4 mm (6") N/A
Inner Core Diameter (ID) 76.2 mm (3") 76.2 mm (3")
Total Thickness (Liner + Label)** 10 mil (0.010”) N/A
Distance from edge of media to Printer driver assumes 2 mm gap. However, this
edge of label is adjustable via the left margin offset.
* The Reflective/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.
** This is the recommended maximum. 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 backing 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 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 printers ability to pull it through the printer area. For these reasons the weight or thickness of
the liner is a variable that can not easily be defined. Primera recommends and uses 40# liner with all
label stock. It is important to test all label stock with the intended printer before ordering large
quantities!
Roll Specifications
Note on Label Orientation: If you are using an applicator to apply your labels, be sure to
order label stock with the correct orientation for your applicator. For example: most applicators will
apply the side of the label first, so you will want to print the labels sideways.
Label Side Out
Cor
e I.D.
Core O.D.
Roll O.D.
3”
(76.2mm)
6”
(152.4mm)
Label Stock

Label Stock 7
B. Installing Label Stock (Internal & External)
The following steps will guide you through loading label stock in your printer:
Make sure power is connected and printer is on.
1. Open the Top Cover.
2. Lower the Roll Guide and pull it outward to make room for your label stock.
3. Remove any shipping tape from your label stock roll to ensure that it can unroll freely,
making certain that no adhesive portion is exposed. It is important to note that any
exposed adhesive surface can attach itself the inner workings of the print mechanism
and cause a media jam.
Lift Here

8 Label Stock
4. Place your roll of label stock on the Roll Arm and push it inward until it touches the
Roll Stop.
5. Flip up the Roll Guide and slide it inward until it touches the label stock. The Roll
Guide will automatically pull back slightly to the correct position. There should be
approximately a .040" (1.0 mm) gap between the roll guide and the roll.
Important Note: Be aware that some label stock may have a core that is slightly too large for the roll or
the labels may have wrapped unevenly causing some to stick out beyond the edge of the core.
Both of these issues can cause feeding problems.
6. Pull the Movable Throat Guide outward to make room for the label stock.
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 yet into the
printer itself.
8. Slide the Movable Throat Guide inward until it almost touches the label stock.
Important Note: The label stock should be close enough to the Fixed and Movable Thoat Guides to provide
proper guidance but not close enough to pinch 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. 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. If the printer does not automatically grab and feed the stock or continues to
feed the stock without stopping check the Stock Sensor position or mode (Section 2C
or 2D).
Do Not Pinch!
Roll Arm
Roll Stop
Roll Guide
Label Stock
895936 - 030615
Do Not Pinch!
Movable Throat Guide Fixed Throat Guide

Label Stock 9
Use the External Paper Source ((Fanfold) Slot) for feeding label stock externally with an
unwinder. Typically used for label rolls with a larger outer diameter than 152 mm (5.98") or
fanfold material.
To do so you have to enable the External Feed option in the status monitor. Click the "i"
icon in the upper right corner to open the Settings menu. Choose the tab "Printer Settings"
to set the External Stock to "ON".
Important Note: You must enable the External Feed option in the status monitor. If the External Feed is
disabled, the LX1000e/LX2000e won't recognise the external label stock.
C. Adjusting the Label Stock TOF (Top of Form) Sensor
If you are using label stock other than standard square/rectangular die-cut labels such as
circular die-cut labels or through-hole stock use the instructions below to adjust the
position of the label stock sensor. The sensor can be adjusted using the slide bar on the
inside of the printer. Set the
sensor position to correspond
to any point where it will
intersect with a gap between
the label stock.
Important Note:
You must adjust the TOF Sensor
before loading nonstandard label
stock.
Gap Between LabelsSensor Position

10 Label Stock
Circular Labels
If you are using Circular Labels you must adjust the TOF sensor to correspond with the
very top of the label where the circles are closest together. If the sensor is too far to the right
or the left the printer will still sense the label, but the image may be offset downward
because the printer will start printing at the wrong position. If you are using stock that has
multiple labels across make sure the sensor corresponds to a place on the stock that has a
label and not a vertical gap.
The sensor can only be moved a maximum of 2.3 inches (58.4 mm) from the left side of the
printable area. This means that the maximum diameter circular label that can be printed is
4.6 inches (116.8 mm). For circular labels larger than 4.6 inches in diameter, you must have
a black mark printed on the back of the label stock. This means that you must change the
Stock Sensor Mode to Reflective. The printer will now look for the black mark representing
the beginning of the next label instead of the diecut. For more information on changing the
Stock Sensor Mode see Section 2D.
Thru-Hole Labels
If you are using card stock or label stock that has a hole punch or a notch to identify a
transition from backing to label, you can adjust the Stock Sensor to position it over the
identifying mark.
Center
of Circle
1-1/8”
1/2”
Center
of Hole
Thru-Hole Labels Circular Labels
Set Sensor Bar to 1-1/8" for 2" circular label (1/8" liner edge gap).

Label Stock 11
D. Set the Stock Sensor Mode
The stock sensor mode refers to the method the printer will use to detect the print starting
position for each label. To adjust the stock sensor mode, open the PTStatus program.
PTStatus automatically installs with your printer driver and can be accessed through the
printer driver or as program that is accessible in the same manner as all other programs.
Important Note: Set the Stock Sensor Mode BEFORE loading label stock!
1. Connect the printer via USB or ethernet and turn on the power. The Stock Sensor
Mode setting is stored on printer main board so you will not be able to access it unless
the printer is turned on and properly communicating with the computer.
2. Go to Start - Programs - Primera Technology - PTStatus.
3. Click on the Alignment Tab (3rd tab from top).
4. Click on the Stock Sensor Mode button.
5. Select the Stock Sensor Mode by clicking on the graphic that most closely corresponds
to the stock you intend to install.
There are three sensor modes:
Die Cut (Default). If you are using standard die-cut labels that look similar to the graphic,
use this setting regardless of the size of the label. Also, use this setting for thru-hole label
material where a hole is punched through each label or a notch is cut in the side.
Reflective. Use Reflective for label material where a black pre-printed line (black mark) on
the back of the label stock indicates the break between labels. Black marks are required on
clear label stock rolls, or label where the label waste matrix (waste) is left on the liner. Black
marks can also be used for irregular shaped labels, circles larger than 4.6 inches or on any
stock where the print starting position can not be sensed using the label itself.
Continuous. (Sensor off) If you have continuous stock with no die-cut, reflective mark or
holes, set the sensor type to Continuous. This will turn off the stock sensor. In this mode
there is no way to set the print starting position. The printer will simply start printing the
first label and print each subsequent label immediately after that previous one. To produce
a gap between prints simply add the desired amount of white space to the end of the label
being printed.
Important Note: You must also set the Stock Sensor Position (Section 2C) so that the sensor is sensing the
correct point on the label stock.

12 Label Stock
E. Set the Output/Cut Mode
Use the Output/Cut Mode to adjust how the printer presents labels after they are printed
or if/when they are cut after printing. To adjust the Output/Cut Mode, open the PTStatus
program. PTStatus automatically installs with your printer driver and can be accessed
through the printer driver or as program that is accessible in the same manner as all other
programs.
1. Connect the printer via USB and turn on the power. The Output/Cut Mode Setting is
stored on the printer main board so you will not be able to access it unless the printer
is turned on and properly communicating with the computer.
2. Go to Start - Programs - Primera Technology - PTStatus2000.
3. Click on the Alignment Tab (3rd tab from top).
4. Click on the Output/Cut Mode button.
There are different options available which change if the cutter is enabled or disabled. If the
cutter is disabled the label present options will be available. If the Cutter is enabled the
present options are are no longer available but cut options become available.
Cutter Options (LX2000e Only):
Cut after no activity. This setting will cut at the end of a print job if the printer does not
receive another print job within one second of the last print job in the queue. You can use
this feature to cut at the end of multi-copy job, multi-page job or multiple individual jobs in
the queue.
Cut after specified number of labels. This option will cut after the number of labels
specified in the "Cut/Present After___ Labels" setting above. Change the value and then
click "Set" to send it to the printer. The quantity will change on the setting to reflect the
change.
Cut every label. This setting will cut after every label.
Cut after button press. This setting will cut after you press the Load/Feed button on the
printer. This can be used after one label or an entire job. This feature is useful if you will
not be present at the end of the print to catch the cut label.

Label Stock 13
Present Options:
Do not present. In this mode the label stock does not move after the last label is printed.
This means that part of the last label printed is still in the printer. This should be used only
if you have a label rewinder attached.
Present after no activity. This setting will present at the end of a print job if the printer
does not receive another print job within one second of the last print job in the queue. You
can use this feature to present at the end of multi-copy job, multi-page job or multiple
individual jobs in queue.
Present after specified number of labels. This option will present after the number of
labels specified in the "Cut/Present After___ Labels" setting above. Change the value and
then click "Set" to send it to the printer. The quantity will change on the setting to reflect
the change.
Present after every label. This setting will cause the printer to feed the last label printed
forward so that it and the previously printed labels can be torn off using the tear bar. If no
other jobs are sent to the printer within one second after the last label has printed, the last
printed label will present for tear off.
Present after button press. This setting will present after you press the Load/Feed button
on the printer. This can be used after one label or an entire job.

14 Label Stock
F. Adjusting Print Alignment
If your previous experience with printing is limited to printing letters and cards to 8.5 by 11
inch paper you probably are not familiar with an essential part of a label printing - Print
Alignment. Standard printers feed a sheet and start printing based on the start of the sheet.
They also prohibit printing to the edge of the sheet. This is to avoid any need for
alignment. The LX2000e senses the beginning of the label with an optical sensor and is
capable of printing to top, bottom, left and right edge. Because of this it is necessary to
align the printer to work with specific types of label stock.
The LX2000e comes factory calibrated to print exactly to the edge of Primera label stock.
However, due to variations in the left margins and other variables it may be necessary to
fine tune these settings at the beginning of each roll. This is especially true for other non-
Primera brand label stock.
Important Note: Before adjusting alignment settings first print one label at the quality level you intend for
the entire job. This will ensure the label stock is moving at the same speed and the stock sensor will
sense the gap in the same way.
Adjust print alignment using the Status Monitor. Go to the Alignment Tab (third tab).
Four items can be adjusted here:
•Top of Form (TOF). This value moves the print start position up or down on the label.
Add to the current value to move the printed label down or toward the printer.
Subtract from the current value to move the printed label up or away from the printer.
After adjusting the value click the “Set” button to send the value to the printer.
•Tear off Position. This value adjusts the position of the last label printed after it has
been presented for tear off. This only applies if the output mode is set to "Present the
label." Add to the current value to move the tear point closer to the printer. Subtract
from the current value to move the tear point away from the printer. After adjusting the
value click the "Set" button to send the value to the printer.
•Cutter Offset. This setting will adjust the position of the cut (if enabled). By default it
should cut in the center of gap between the labels. Add to the current value to move the
cut toward the printer. Subtract from the current value to move the cut away from the
printer. After adjusting the value click the “Set” button to send the value to the printer.
•Left Margin Offset. This value moves the printed label left or right. Add to the
current value to move the printed label to the right. Subtract from the current value to
move the printed label to the left. After adjusting the value, click the “Set” button to
send the value to the printer. Note: Before adjusting this value make sure the label
stock is properly loaded so that there is no gap between the edge of the liner and the
fixed throat guide. Any gap at this point will greatly affect the Left Margin Offset value
needed to align the label. Also, if you adjust the value with improperly loaded label
stock you will have to adjust it again if you load the label stock correctly the next time.

Status Monitor 15
PTStatus or Status Monitor is used to interact with the printer for gathering ink levels, maintenance,
alignment, cost calculation and several other functions.
PTStatus automatically installs with your printer driver and can be accessed through the printer
driver preferences or as a program on your Windows start menu.
1. Connect the printer via USB or ethernet and turn on the power. The Status Monitor accesses
most of the information it uses from the printer itself so the printer must be turned on and
communicating for the program to open.
2. Go to Start - Programs - Primera Technology - PTStatus2000 Once open, the Status Monitor
consist of four tabs that are arranged on the left side of the window. Each tab opens a screen that
has various similar functions. The tabs will only be displayed if the printer is idle (not printing).
•Ink Tab (First Tab). Displays ink levels, Print Head life, pauses or cancels a job, displays
print counter.
•Cartridge Utilities Tab (Second Tab). Aligns Print Head, cleans Print Head and changes the
Ink Cartridges.
•Alignment Tab (Third Tab). Adjust vertical and horizontal print alignment, changes the
Stock Sensor Mode and toggles the Output Mode.
•Cost Tab (Fourth Tab). Calculates cost per label based on last label printed.
In addition to these functions you can also click the "i" icon to access the Primera Knowledgebase,
contact tech support, gather version information or set applications options.
Section 3: Status Monitor

16 Status Monitor
A: Monitoring Ink Levels
Ink levels can be monitored at any time by using the Status Monitor. Immediately after
printing starts the Status Monitor will display the ink levels in the lower right corner of
your screen.
The print status will also be displayed on the top bar.
In the Ready mode, the ink percentages and Print Head life will be displayed, along with
four tabs and the Print Counter. The tabs will only be displayed if the printer is Ready (not
printing).
Note: If you are using multiple printers, you can switch between them using the drop down arrow at the
top of the status monitor. The title of each will correspond to the printer name as shown in Devices
and Printers.