Primera LX600 User manual

User’s Manual
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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 12VDC, 5A 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 radioelectriques depassant 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: Getting Started.....................................................................................................................................6
1A Choosing a Good Location...........................................................................................................................6
1B Unpacking and Inspection ...........................................................................................................................7
1C Installing the Roll Holders............................................................................................................................8
1D Identifying the Parts..................................................................................................................................12
Section 2: Media and Cartridges.........................................................................................................................15
2A Label and Roll Specifications .....................................................................................................................15
2B Installing Pre Die-Cut Label Stock..............................................................................................................18
2C Replacing Ink Cartridges ............................................................................................................................22
2D Adjusting the Gap Sensor Position (Non-rectangles Only)........................................................................24
Section 3 Primera PrintHub (PC).........................................................................................................................26
3A Using the Cost Estimator ...........................................................................................................................27
3B Set the Gap Sensor Mode..........................................................................................................................28
3C Set the Present/Cut Mode.........................................................................................................................30
3D Adjusting Print Alignment .........................................................................................................................32
3E PrintHub Settings.......................................................................................................................................34
3F PrintHub Printer Settings ...........................................................................................................................36
3G Multiple Printer Support ...........................................................................................................................37
Section 4: Printing from a PC..............................................................................................................................38
4A Using BarTender for Pre Die-Cut Printing..................................................................................................38
4B Add Text, Barcodes and Graphics to a BarTender Label ...........................................................................45
4C Printing from Other Programs...................................................................................................................46
4D Creating a Full Bleed Print.........................................................................................................................47
4E Printer Driver Settings................................................................................................................................49
Section 5: Printing from a Mac ...........................................................................................................................52
5A Print Utility Settings (LX600 Config Utility)................................................................................................52
5B Adjusting Print Alignment/Label Offsets ...................................................................................................53
5C Set the Stock Sensor Mode........................................................................................................................55
5D Set the Output Mode ................................................................................................................................56
5E Printing from Swift Publisher.....................................................................................................................58
5F Creating a Custom Page Size......................................................................................................................64
5G Creating a Full Bleed Print.........................................................................................................................66

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5H Printer Driver Settings...............................................................................................................................67
Section 6: Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................71
6A Solving Print Alignment Problems.............................................................................................................71
6B Maintenance..............................................................................................................................................73
6C Poor Print Quality –Cleaning the Cartridge ..............................................................................................74
6D Technical Support......................................................................................................................................77
Section 7: Technical Specifications.....................................................................................................................78

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Section 1: Getting Started
THANK YOU…
...for choosing an LX600 Color Label Printer. The LX600 Color Label 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 User's Manual is your complete step-by-step guide to quickly and easily setting up and printing
with your new Color Label Printer!
1A Choosing a Good Location
•Place the printer on a flat surface in a location with adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.
•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 6” of clearance behind the printer to accommodate loop creation during cutting
operations. The area directly behind the printer must also not be obstructed by USB or
power cables connected to the printer.
•Allow for adequate overhead clearance for opening the top cover to allow easy access to the
labels tock and ink cartridge. The printer will require 7 inches (17.78 cm) of additional space
on the top side to completely open the cover (Total = 16.5" or 41.91 cm).

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1B 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:
1. Power Adapter and Cord
2. 6’ USB Cable (If other USB cable is used, it must be 6’ (2 M) or less)
3. Color Dye Ink Cartridge Part Number 53496 (Pigment is also available –Part Number: 53491)
4. Printed documentation
5. Label roll holders (Assembly required –section 1C)
6. Large Roll Hub
7. Small Roll Hub
8. T8 Allen Key and two screws
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1C Installing the Roll Holders
Some light assembly is required before operating the printer. Follow these instructions to install the
roll holders.
1. Set the printer on its front so the bottom is facing you.
2. Install the movable label roll holder by attaching the hooked end on the rail. The bottom of
the holder will fit in the notch on the printer.
Rail
Notch
Tab
Movable Roll Holder
Movable Roll Holder

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3. Slide the Roll Holder to the far right.
4. Install the roll guide by attaching
the hooked end on the rail. The
bottom of the holder will fit in the
notch on the printer.
Notch
Roll Guide
Roll Guide

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5. Slide the Guide to the stop.
6. Locate the remaining roll holder with the protruding wire. Connect the wire to the port on
the printer. Tuck the wire inside the cavity.
Stop
Wire
Push the wire
into the cavity
as you move the
holder closer to
the notch
Notch

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7. Snap the holder in place so the two screw holes line up with the holes on the printer.
8. Install the T8 screws using the INCLUDED Allen key or a Torx T8 screwdriver.
9. Rotate the printer back on its feet.

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1D Identifying the Parts
These illustration shows the printer from various angles so all important parts can be identified.
The Power LED indicates that the printer is on and ready to receive print jobs.
The Ink LED will illuminate when a cartridge has 10% or less of its ink remaining.
The Pause Button is pressed to pause a job to allow for loading of label stock and ink cartridges. The
printer pauses after the printing of the current label has finished.
The 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 or a few inches to be
fed through the printer.
The Unload Button is pressed to unload label stock after you receive an End of Roll message in
PrintHub. The printer will reverse the label stock through the feed area.
Front Cover
Control Panel

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Interior
Print Carrier
Motor
Die Cutter
Ribbon Cable
Upper Guide
Shaft
Print Carrier
Ribbon Cable
Print Carrier
Lower Guide
Shaft
Pre die-cut
rollers
Cutter Wheel
Mechanism

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Back
Infeed Area
Gap Sensor
Adjustment
Power Switch
Movable
Throat Guide
USB
Power
Fixed Roller
Holder w/
Chip Reader
Fixed Guide
Movable Roll
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Section 2: Media and Cartridges
2A Label and Roll Specifications
Pre Die-Cut Labels. A wide variety of pre die-cut 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.

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Max
Min
Label width
5” (127mm)
0.5" (13mm)
Liner/media width
5.125 (130.17mm)
2.125" (54mm)
Label height/length
12” (305mm)
0.5" (13mm)
Gap between labels
10" (253mm)
0.10" (2.5mm)
Width of through-hole
0.5" (12.65mm)
0.25" (6.325mm)
Gap Sensor Adjustment
Range (from right edge)
2.05" (52mm)
(see diagram below)
0.40" (10.16mm)
Reflective/Black Mark Width*
N/A
0.1" (2.54mm)
Max Outer Diameter (OD)
6.0"(152.4mm)
N/A
Inner Core Diameter (ID)
3.0" (76.2mm)
3.0" (76.2mm)
Recommended Total
Thickness
(Liner + Label)**
.0010” (10 mil)
Distance from edge of media
to edge of label
Printer assumes 2mm (1/16”) gap. However, this 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 printer's ability to pull it
through the printer area. For these reasons
the weight or thickness of the liner is a
variable that cannot easily be defined.
Primera recommends and uses 40# liner
with all Pre Die-Cut label stock.
It is important to test all label stock with the
intended printer before ordering large
quantities!
Gap Sensor
Adjustment
2.05”
0.4”
Gap Sensor Position Indicator from right
edge of media. The position indicator
corresponds to the ruler NOT the installed
label stock.

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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.

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2B Installing Pre Die-Cut Label Stock
1. Move the roll holder to the approximate position which matches the width of the stock you
are installing. You can always fine tune this later.
2. Install the Green Hub on the right side of the pre die-cut media.
Green Hub
Die Cuts
Pre Die-Cut Roll
(User must install Green Hub)

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3. Install the Blue Hub on the left side of the digital die cutting media.
4. Set the roll in place so that the blue pin sits in the notch on the roll holder.
Green Hub
Blue Hub
Blue Pin
Notch

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5. Make sure the green Orientation Guide fits in the corresponding green notch on the roll
holder.
Before feeding the stock you must plug in power and switch on the printer.
Notch
Orientation
Guide
Power Cable
Power Switch