Panduit PANTHER LS8E User Manual

INTRODUCTION & SAFE OPERATION
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Congratulations on your purchase of the P
ANTHER™ LS8E Hand-Held Thermal
Transfer Printer. The versatile P
ANTHER™ LS8E is designed to meet the
demanding printing requirements of electrical and network users. The LS8E
prints high quality industrial labels on a wide variety of materials for electrical and
network applications, such as wire/cable, components, safety, and facility
identification. It is the ideal labeling tool for electricians, installers, maintenance
personnel, and contractors. As you will read throughout this operator’s manual,
the
PANTHER™ LS8E has been designed with many time saving features that will
allow you to maximize your labeling productivity.
This manual will guide you step by step through the set-up, operation, and
troubleshooting of the PANTHER™ LS8E Hand-held Thermal Transfer Printer. If
you have problems not covered herein, contact your local Panduit Sales
Representative, call Panduit Technical Support at 866-871-4571, or call Panduit
Customer Service at 800-777-3300. More information is also available on the
web at www.panduit.com.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
The following general safety practices supplement the specific warnings and
cautions depicted elsewhere in this manual. They are recommended precautions
that must be understood and applied during the operation and maintenance of this
printer.
Do Not Operate In An Explosive Environment
Do not operate the printer in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Operation of this printer in such an environment constitutes a definite safety
hazard.
Do Not Operate In Wet Or Damp Areas
Do not operate this printer in wet or damp areas. Operation of the printer in such
an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.

Panduit PANTHER LS8E Specifications

Printing Specifications

print method	Thermal transfer
effective print width	1.00” (25.4 mm)
print length	12.00” (maximum label length)
print resolution	203 dpi (horizontally and vertically)
label width	0.24” to 1.0”
media length	Up to 25’ continuous tapes

Display

display	4 line x 14 graphic LCD with backlight
lcd contrast control	Adjustable via keypad

Power

power supply	6 AA alkaline batteries
ac adapter	Universal Input (100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz)

Operating Environment

operating temperature	41-104° F (5-40 °C)
operating humidity	0 - 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
storage temperature	-40-140° F (-40-60 °C)
storage humidity	0 - 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)

Weight and Dimensions

weight	1.76 lbs. (0.80 kg)