Afinia L301 - Table of Contents

L301 Label Printer
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Table of Contents
Setting up the Printer .................................................................................................................................... 5
In the Box .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Parts of the Printer .................................................................................................................................... 6
The Control Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Unpacking, Setup, and Installation ........................................................................................................... 8
Remove Tape and Foam........................................................................................................................ 8
Connect Power ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Install Ink Cartridges ............................................................................................................................. 9
Install Standard Unwinder .................................................................................................................... 9
Install Printer Driver ............................................................................................................................ 10
Connect USB ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Using the Printer ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Choosing Label Media ............................................................................................................................. 11
Using the Unwinder ................................................................................................................................ 13
Loading Media ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Unloading Media ................................................................................................................................. 14
Home Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Using the Control Panel .......................................................................................................................... 15
Check Ink Levels .................................................................................................................................. 15
Printing Labels ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Help Screen ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Setup Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Printer Preferences ............................................................................................................................. 16
Adjusting Alignment for Printing ........................................................................................................ 17
Selecting Media Size ........................................................................................................................... 18
Creating Custom Media Sizes .............................................................................................................. 19
Selecting Media Type .......................................................................................................................... 19
Change Default Settings in Printer Driver ........................................................................................... 19
Using the Manual Cutter ......................................................................................................................... 20
Canceling a Print ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Out of Paper ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Wrong Media .......................................................................................................................................... 21
End of Roll ............................................................................................................................................... 21
Shutting Down the Printer ...................................................................................................................... 22
Software Tools ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Afinia Toolbox ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Printer Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 25
Guidelines for Preventative Maintenance .............................................................................................. 25
General dust and debris removal ........................................................................................................ 25
Cutter Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 25
Media Path Roller Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 26
Sensor Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 27
Pinch Roller Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 27
Replacing an Ink Cartridge ...................................................................................................................... 28
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