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3M PL300 User Manual

3M PL300
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Portable Labeler PL300
User Guide

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3M PL300 Specifications

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Brand3M
ModelPL300
CategoryLabel Maker
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Warning Symbol Images

Describes DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE symbols used in the manual.

Device Safety and General Information

Device Label Safety Information

Explains symbols related to indoor use, power supply, battery disposal, and CE/GS marks.

General Information

Details CE and GS mark compliance for EMC and safety standards.

Intended Use and Warnings

Intended Use

Describes the portable label printer's industrial use, power sources, and operating environment.

General Hazard Warnings

Details warnings for short circuit, fire, electrical shock, explosion, and environmental contamination.

Cautionary Notes

Provides cautions regarding misuse and environmental contamination, including battery disposal.

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Battery Charging Safety

Covers DANGER and WARNINGS for fire/explosion during battery charging.

Battery Charging Cautions

Details cautions for charging Lithium-ion batteries, including reading the guide and temperature range.

Battery Discharging Safety

Provides WARNINGS and CAUTIONS for fire/explosion and hazards during battery discharging.

Labeler Overview and Key Components

Control Panel Layout

Details the placement of all keys and connectors on the labeler's control panel.

Display Indicators

Points out the LCD display and its features like caption bar and indicators.

Power and Connectivity Ports

Identifies the power connector and USB connector locations.

Core Function Keys

Highlights key functional buttons like Power, Cut/Feed, Print, and Navigation.

Getting Started

About Your New Printer

Introduces the 3M™ Portable Labeler PL300, its capabilities, and tape cartridge compatibility.

Product Registration

Instructs users to register their product online within seven days of purchase.

Connecting the Power

Explains how to power the printer using AC adapter or batteries.

Connecting the Power Adapter

Details connecting the 110V-240V power adapter to the printer and a power outlet.

Inserting the Battery Pack

Guides on inserting the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack or AA batteries.

Initial Setup and Configuration

Recharging the Battery Pack

Describes the automatic recharging process and estimated charging times.

Tape Cartridge Management

Provides step-by-step instructions for inserting and removing tape cartridges.

Setting the Tape Width

Explains how to set the tape width after inserting a cartridge or via settings.

Selecting a Language

Details how to change the printer's display language.

Getting to Know Your Printer

Powering the Printer On/Off

Explains how to turn the printer on and off and its auto-off feature.

LCD Display Features

Describes the LCD display, caption bar, and feature indicators.

Using the Backlight

Explains how to turn the backlight on/off for better visibility.

Adjusting Display Contrast

Details how to adjust screen contrast for optimal readability.

Printer Controls and Navigation

Display Customization

Covers hiding the caption bar for better display visibility.

Keypad Functions

Details the operation of keys like CAPS, Shift, Escape, Backspace, and Clear.

Navigation and Selection Keys

Explains how to use navigation, OK, and hot keys for control.

Label Output Control

Describes the function of the Cutter Button and its pause setting.

Working with Label Files

Creating a Label File

Guides on how to create and save new label files.

Adding Labels to a File

Details how to insert additional labels into an existing file.

Removing Labels from a File

Explains how to delete labels from a file.

Printing a Label File

Describes options for printing all, current, or a range of labels from a file.

Formatting a Label

Changing Text Size

Details how to select from eight text sizes or use Auto sizing.

Changing Text Style

Explains how to apply styles like bold, italic, and underline.

Creating Multi-Line Labels

Guides on creating labels with multiple lines of text based on tape width.

Using International Characters

Describes how to use special characters and accents via character variations.

Creating Industrial Labels

Creating Wire Wrap Labels

Explains how to create vertical and horizontal wrap-around labels for wires.

Creating Vertical Wrap Labels

Details creating vertical wrap labels for wires or cables.

Creating Horizontal Wrap Labels

Guides on creating horizontal wrap labels for wires or cables.

Creating Self-Laminating Labels

Describes how to create self-laminating labels with protective wrap-around sections.

Specialty Label Creation

Creating Flag Labels

Explains how to create flag labels that wrap around wires, leaving text visible.

Creating Fixed Length Labels

Details how to set a fixed length for labels, regardless of text content.

Creating Patch Panel Labels

Guides on creating labels for rows of ports on patch panels.

Creating Terminal Block Labels

Explains how to create labels for terminal blocks with vertical text.

Module Labels and Vertical Labels

Creating Module Labels

Guides on creating labels for rows of fuses, specifying fuse length and width.

Using Fuse Multipliers

Explains how to adjust individual module sizes within a module label.

Printing Empty Modules

Details how to enable printing of empty modules at the end of a label.

Creating Vertical Labels

Explains how to print labels with text oriented vertically.

Label Configuration and Barcodes

Label Type and Settings

Guides on changing label types, settings, and printing vertical lines.

Barcode Usage

Introduces adding, editing, and deleting barcodes on labels.

Barcode and Symbol Management

Barcode Management

Details deleting barcodes and hiding their human-readable text.

Symbol Insertion

Explains inserting default and user-defined symbols into labels.

Text Library Introduction

Introduces the pre-defined and custom text library for labels.

Library Text, Graphics, and Serialization

Library Text Operations

Guides on inserting, adding, and deleting library text.

Adding Graphics

Describes how to add graphic files to labels.

Creating Label Series

Introduces generating sequential or patterned labels with serialization.

Creating a Series of Labels

Using Simple Serialization

Explains creating labels by incrementing a single character in a pattern.

Using Simultaneous Serialization

Guides on creating labels by incrementing two characters simultaneously.

Using Advanced Serialization

Details creating labels by incrementing two sequences consecutively.

Printing Options and Adjustments

Multiple Copy Printing

Explains how to print multiple copies of a label.

Collating and Pausing

Details collating copies and controlling pauses between labels.

Tape Feed and Contrast

Guides on advancing tape and adjusting print contrast.

Using Printer Memory

Saving a Label File

Explains how to save created label files to the printer's memory.

Recalling a Label File

Guides on retrieving saved label files for printing or editing.

Deleting a Label File

Details how to remove stored label files from memory.

Cleaning Your Printer

Provides instructions for cleaning the printer, specifically the print head.

Using 3M™ Portable Labeler Software

Connecting to your Computer

Explains how to connect the printer to a computer via USB.

Symbols Reference

Library Text Reference

Library Text Reference (Continued)

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power and Print Quality Issues

Addresses battery warnings, poor print quality, and blank displays.

Tape and Cartridge Problems

Guides on resolving tape jams and cartridge lid issues.

Navigation and Display Errors

Offers solutions for menu navigation problems and display errors.

Tape End Detection

Explains issues related to the printer's end-of-tape detection.

Advanced Troubleshooting

Display and Line Limit Issues

Addresses light display text and errors with too many lines for tape width.

Feature Restriction Errors

Explains restrictions for barcode and self-laminating labels.

Key and Print Errors

Offers solutions for general print errors and unresponsive keys.

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