Primera LX900 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
D. Computer Specifications ....................................................................4
Section 2: Label Stock .....................................................................................5
A. Label and Roll Specifications ............................................................5
B. Installing Label Stock .........................................................................8
C. Adjusting the Label Stock TOF (Top of Form) Sensor ................11
D. Set the Stock Sensor Mode ..............................................................12
E. Set the Output Mode ........................................................................14
Section 3: Status Monitor (PTStatus) .........................................................16
A. Monitoring Ink Levels .....................................................................17
B. Print Head Life Gauge .....................................................................18
C. Using the Cost Estimator .................................................................18
D. Replacing Ink Cartridges/Low Ink Warning ...............................19
Section 4: Printing from a PC ......................................................................22
A. Using NiceLabel
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B. Creating Barcodes in NiceLabel .....................................................28
C. Printing from Other Programs .......................................................31
D. Adjusting Print Alignment ..............................................................32
E. Creating a Full Bleed Print ..............................................................34
F. Printer Driver Settings .....................................................................35
Section 5: Printing from a Mac ....................................................................40
A. Printer Utility Settings (Color Label 900 Utility) .........................40
B. Printing from Swift Publisher .........................................................46
C. Printing from Adobe Illustrator .....................................................48
D. Printing from Adobe Acrobat Reader ............................................52
E. Create a Custom Label Size ............................................................54
F. Adjusting Print Alignment ..............................................................55
G. Creating a Full Bleed Print ..............................................................58

Primera LX900 Specifications

General

Print Technology	Inkjet
Interface	USB 2.0
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Media Sensing	Gap and black mark sensing
Supported Label Materials	Paper, Polyester, Polypropylene
Print Resolution	Up to 4800 dpi
Print Speed	Up to 4.5 inches per second
Max Print Width	8.25" (210 mm)