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3M PL200 User Manual

3M PL200
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Portable Labeler PL200
User Guide

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3M PL200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyThermal Transfer
Keyboard TypeQWERTY
DisplayLCD
Brand3M
ModelPL200
Print Resolution180 dpi
Power SourceAC Adapter or 6 AA Batteries
TypeHandheld
Print Speed10 mm/sec
Tape Width6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm

Summary

Getting Started

Connecting the Power

Information on operating the printer with AC or battery power.

Connecting the Power Adapter

Steps to connect the power adapter for charging and operation.

Inserting the Battery Pack

Instructions for installing the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack.

Getting Started

Recharging the Battery Pack

Details on how the battery pack recharges and charging times.

Inserting the Batteries

Instructions for inserting AA alkaline batteries as backup power.

Inserting and Removing the Label Cartridge

Guide on how to insert and remove label cartridges.

Setting the Label Width

Process to set the label width based on the inserted cartridge.

Getting Started

Selecting a Language

Steps to select the desired language for the printer.

Selecting Units of Measure

How to choose between inches or millimeters for measurements.

Getting to Know Your Printer

Printer Controls and Display Features

Covers Power, LCD Display, Backlight, Contrast, and Caption Bar functions.

Key Functions and Modes

Explains CAPS Mode, Shift, Escape, Navigation, Backspace, Clear, Cutter, and Hot Keys.

Working with Label Files

Creating a Label File

Steps to create a new label file and save it.

Adding Labels to a Label File

How to add more labels to an existing label file.

Formatting a Label

Changing the Text Size

Options for adjusting text size from extra-small to BIG.

Changing the Text Style

How to apply styles like bold, italic, or underline to text.

To set the text width

Guide to setting text width to Normal or Narrow.

Creating Multi-Line Labels

How to create labels with multiple lines of text.

Creating Industrial Labels

Creating Cable and Wire Labels

Overview of creating labels for cables and wires.

Creating Cable Labels

How to create labels that wrap around a wire or cable.

Creating Wire Labels

How to create labels that run along the length of a wire.

Creating Flag Labels

Guide to creating flag labels that wrap and extend from a cable.

Creating Industrial Labels

Creating Fixed Length Labels

How to create labels with a predetermined fixed length.

Creating Panel Labels

Creating Patch Panel Labels

Steps to create labels for rows of ports on a patch panel.

Creating Electrical Panel Labels

Guide to creating labels for rows of breakers on an electrical panel.

Creating Panel Labels

Using Breaker Multipliers

Adjusting the size of individual breakers in Electrical Panel labels.

Printing Empty Breakers

Option to print or not print empty breakers at the end of a label.

Creating Block Labels

Creating Terminal Block Labels

How to create labels for terminal blocks with vertical text.

Creating 110-Block Labels

Guide to creating labels for 110-block terminal blocks.

Creating Block Labels

Creating Module Labels

How to create labels for rows of fuses of varying widths.

Using Fuse Multipliers

Adjusting the size of individual fuse modules.

Printing Empty Modules

Option to print or not print empty modules at the end of a label.

Creating Vertical Labels

How to print labels with text running vertically.

Changing the Label Type

Steps to change the label type without losing data.

Changing the Label Settings

Changing the Label Settings

How to modify settings for a specific label without starting over.

Printing Separator Lines Between Cells

Adding separator lines between cells in multi-cell labels.

Using Barcodes

Adding a Barcode

Steps to add a barcode to a label.

Editing a Barcode

How to edit the text of an existing barcode.

Deleting a Barcode

Instructions on how to delete a barcode from a label.

Positioning Human-Readable Barcode Text

How to place human-readable text above or below the barcode.

Using Barcodes

Hiding Barcode Text

How to hide the human-readable text for a barcode.

Adding Symbols

Inserting Symbols

Guide to inserting default symbols into labels.

Using the Text Library

Adding My Library Text

How to add custom text entries to the printer's library.

Inserting Library Text

Steps to insert text from the library into a label.

Deleting My Library Text

How to delete custom text entries from My Library.

Creating a Series of Labels

Using Simple Serialization

Creating label series by incrementing one alphanumeric character.

Using Simultaneous Serialization

Creating label series by incrementing two alphanumeric characters.

Using Advanced Serialization

Creating label series with two sequences and consecutive increments.

Printing Options

Printing Multiple Copies

How to print up to 99 copies of the same label.

Printing Options

Collating Multiple Copies

Option to print label files collated rather than in sets.

Pausing Between Labels

How to set labels to print continuously or pause for cutting.

Advancing the Label

How to add blank space to the beginning or end of a label.

Adjusting Print Contrast

How to adjust the print contrast for different label materials.

Using Printer Memory

Saving a Label File

Steps to save label text and formatting to printer memory.

Recalling a Label File from Memory

How to recall a saved label file to print or edit.

Using Printer Memory

Deleting a Label File from Memory

Instructions on how to delete stored label files from memory.

Cleaning Your Printer

To clean the print head

Step-by-step guide to cleaning the printer's print head.

Symbols

Electrical

List of default electrical symbols available for labels.

Brackets

List of default bracket symbols available for labels.

Arrows

List of default arrow symbols available for labels.

Numbers

List of default number symbols (fractions) available for labels.

Currency

List of default currency symbols available for labels.

Voice/Data

List of default voice/data symbols available for labels.

Warning

List of default warning symbols available for labels.

Punctuation

List of default punctuation symbols available for labels.

Troubleshooting

Battery Issues

Solutions for low or empty battery messages and power issues.

Print Quality Problems

Troubleshooting steps for poor print quality and contrast issues.

Label Jam and Handling

Solutions for label jams, slanted printing, and key issues.

Display and Cartridge Issues

Troubleshooting for blank displays, cartridge errors, and light text.

Barcode and Label Width Issues

Information on barcode restrictions and label width problems.

Removing Label Backing

Guide on how to remove the label backing.

Safety Precautions for Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack

While Charging

Safety warnings and precautions during battery charging.

When Discharging the Battery

Safety warnings and precautions during battery use.

Technical Standards and Compliance

Emission Standards

Applied tests for printer emission compliance.

Immunity Standards

Applied tests for printer immunity compliance.

Battery Pack Standards

Applied tests for LiON battery pack compliance.

Power Supply Standards

Applied tests for AC/DC power supply compliance.

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