Primera LX500 User Manual

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...............................................................................1
A. Choosing a Good Location ................................................................1
B. Unpacking and Inspection ................................................................2
C. Identifying the Parts ...........................................................................3
Section 2: Hardware and Software Setup
...................................................5
A. Installing Label Stock ......................................................................... 5
B. Adjusting the Stock Gap Sensor Position ........................................7
C. Using Fan-fold Label Stock .............................................................10
D. Installing the Ink Cartridge .............................................................10
E. Aligning the Ink Cartridge ..............................................................13
Section 3: Using the Status Monitor
..........................................................14
A. Monitoring Ink Levels .....................................................................15
B. Set the Stock Sensor Mode ..............................................................16
C. Output or Cut Mode (LX500c Only) ..............................................17
D. Adjusting Label Offsets ...................................................................20
E. Using the Cost Estimator .................................................................22
F. Settings ...............................................................................................23
Section 4: Printing Using a PC
....................................................................24
A. Using BarTender® ............................................................................24
B. Add Text, Barcodes and Graphics to BarTender Label................28
C. Printing from BarTender® ...............................................................29
D. Printer Driver Settings (PC) ............................................................30
E. Printing from other Programs ........................................................33
Section 5: Troubleshooting
...........................................................................35
A. Solving Offset/Alignment Problems .............................................35
B. Creating a Full Bleed Print .............................................................. 38
C. Clearing a Label Jam ........................................................................ 39
D. Cleaning the Printer .........................................................................39
E. Cleaning the Ink Cartridge .............................................................40
F. Technical Support .............................................................................40
Section 6: Label and Roll Specifications
................................................... 41
Section 7: Technical Specifications
.............................................................44
Index
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Primera LX500 Specifications

General

Print Method	Inkjet
Max Print Width	4.25 inches
Interface	USB 2.0
Max Print Length	24 inches
Print Speed	Up to 2.5 inches per second
Ink Cartridge	Single CMY
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Mac
Media Width	4.25 inches
Media Sensing	continuous