Need help?Do you have a question about the Canon Mk1500 and is the answer not in the manual?
General| Printing Method | Thermal transfer |
|---|---|
| Print Resolution | 300 dpi |
| Printing Speed | 25 mm/sec |
| Printable Characters | Alphanumeric, symbols |
| Tape Width | 9 mm, 12 mm |
| Power Supply | AC adapter |
| Tube Diameter | ID: 2.5mm to 6.5mm |
Details on Canon trademarks and general notices regarding document usage and responsibility.
Overview of the Mk1500 printer and its role in electrical facilities.
Using the Mk1500 for printing on tubes and label tape for identification.
Highlights features like portability, media compatibility, cool environment printing, and advanced functions.
Identifies printer parts and guides AC adapter connection.
Covers printing on tube, label tape, heat shrink tube, 4mm ID strip, and wrap-around tape.
Guides on character input, symbol input, editing text, and moving the cursor.
Covers character/line adjustments, data management, printing functions, and cutting methods.
Procedures for clearing jams, dealing with cutter issues, and replacing cassettes.
Routine cleaning of printer, rollers, print head, and tube cleaner.
Information on consumables, options, messages, troubleshooting, symbols, functions, and specifications.
Warnings on unit modification, power cord handling, and electrical safety precautions.
Step-by-step instructions for installing accessories and connecting the printer.
Guides on inputting characters, correcting mistakes, and example usage.
Steps for selecting media, size, and starting the printing process.
Description of main function keys like Format, Style, and Symbol.
Explanation of remaining keys, modifier keys, and cursor navigation.
Instructions on how to remove the wrap-around tape guide for other media.
Warnings on AC adapter usage, voltage, cord protection, and battery status.
Steps for installing cassettes, ribbon, and tube attachment.
Procedure for inserting the tube, including detection and tube reel considerations.
Steps for turning the printer on, including checks and startup displays.
Guides on inputting characters, correcting mistakes, and example usage for tubes.
Procedures for correcting input errors and deleting all entered text.
Information on character limits, pages, and navigating between text pages.
Steps for selecting media, size, initiating printing, and handling jams.
Steps for installing ribbon and label tape cassettes.
Description of various cassettes and installation procedures.
Guidance on selecting cassettes and resolving label tape jams.
Steps for turning the printer on, including checks and startup displays.
Guides on inputting text, setting line options, and correcting mistakes for label tape.
Instructions for inputting data across two lines on label tape, including corrections.
Procedures for correcting input errors and deleting all entered text for label tape.
Steps for selecting media, initiating printing, and handling jams for label tape.
Steps for installing ribbon and wrap-around tape cassettes.
Instructions for installing wrap-around tape cassettes and the tape guide.
Steps for turning the printer on, including checks and startup displays.
Guides on inputting text and correcting mistakes for wrap-around tape.
Steps to clear all entered character data for wrap-around tape.
Steps for selecting media, initiating printing, and handling jams for wrap-around tape.
Instructions for peeling the printed film and attaching the tape to cables.
Guidance on issues like film not peeling or shallow cuts during application.
Guide on inputting characters using the keyboard, including shift and caps lock.
Procedure to correct mistakes while inputting characters using Back Space.
Steps to select and input special symbols using the Symbol key.
Instructions on how to modify or delete existing characters in the input text.
Steps to clear all entered character data from the printer.
How to create new pages for text data, typically done via page breaks.
Procedures for inserting blank pages or deleting specific pages from the input data.
How to navigate the cursor between previous and next pages of text.
How to select different character sizes and widths for printed output.
Methods for adjusting spacing between characters (Narrow, Middle, Wide).
Enabling underlines for digits '6' and '9' to improve distinguishability.
How to surround text with frames, with notes on two-line printing.
Instructions for setting up and printing text across two lines.
How to change from two-line to one-line printing, including data deletion requirements.
Overview of saving, deleting, and managing text files in the printer's internal memory.
Procedure for saving current text data as named files in the printer's memory.
Methods for retrieving saved files ('New' or 'Add' modes) into the current text.
Steps for deleting single files or all saved data from the printer's memory.
How to specify the number of copies to print, from 1 to 10.
Steps for confirming media position and aborting a print job.
How to set text to print horizontally or vertically on labels.
Example of printing label tape with vertical orientation and confirming settings.
Setting segment length (Automatic/Specify) and character alignment (Centered/Left).
Example of setting segment length to 50mm, left alignment, and a 5mm margin.
Using the Continuous Print function to repeat a specific page multiple times.
How to cancel continuous print and apply settings to new pages.
Using serial printing to automatically increment numbers or characters in text.
Details on decimal, hexadecimal, and alphabetical numbering for serial printing.
How to change/delete serial characters and handle printing of multiple pages.
How to shift the printing position horizontally to correct alignment issues.
How to shift the printing position vertically to correct alignment issues.
How to increase or decrease print density for optimal clarity.
Explanation of half cuts for segment separation and full cuts for complete separation.
Options to disable half cuts and print solid or dotted cutting lines instead.
Procedure for safely removing loaded tube or label tape from the printer.
Steps after media removal, including checking ribbon slack and preparing to print.
How to adjust the LCD display contrast for better visibility.
Procedure to reset all printer settings to factory defaults.
How to adjust the printer's speed setting (Low, Standard, High) for faster printing.
Steps to clear a jam when the 'Media JAM' message is displayed on the LCD.
Detailed procedure for removing jammed tube or label tape using feed functions.
Steps to clear jams when the 'Media JAM' message is not displayed.
Procedure for dealing with media that is not ejected or fed properly after printing.
Using the maintenance mode's feed function to remove jammed media.
Using the Feed function in maintenance mode when media is not ejected or fed properly.
Warning against excessive reverse feeding of label tape to prevent jams.
Procedure for checking and tightening ribbon slack when feeding media in reverse.
How to adjust cutting depth for half cuts and full cuts for better performance.
Using 'Force full cut' when the cutter is not cutting properly, and cutter replacement.
Step-by-step guide for safely replacing the printer's cutter and cutter receiver.
Instructions for installing the new cutter and cutter receiver correctly.
Importance of returning half-cut and full-cut settings to normal after replacement.
Procedure for replacing the ink ribbon cassette when the ribbon runs out.
Instructions for removing and installing tube or label tape cassettes.
How to clean the printer's exterior using a mild detergent solution.
Procedure for cleaning the printer's transport rollers to ensure proper media feeding.
Instructions for carefully cleaning the printer's print head without scratching.
How to clean or replace the tube cleaner sponge on the tube attachment.
Details on tubes, ink ribbons, label tapes, and other consumables.
Description of optional accessories like Tube Warmer, Hard Case, and Tape Guides.
Details on common error messages, their causes, and recommended actions.
Solutions for blank displays, startup errors, and input display problems.
Solutions for printing errors, media feeding issues, and dirty components.
Solutions for problems with cutting, ejection, and media handling.
A reference list of special characters and symbols available for printing.
Diagrammatic overview of printer functions like Format, Style, Regist., and Option.
Details on printing method, speed, resolution, memory, power, and environment.
Information on compatible tubes, heat shrink tubes, label tapes, and strips.
To Next Page
