Epson LW-700- User Manual

3 Display Connectors 1 USB port 2 AC adapter port Parent topic: Label Printer Part Locations 12

Label Printer Parts - Keyboard 1 Print and cut 2 Print multiple copies or mirror image labels 3 Preview current label 4 Shift 5 Turn printer on/off 6 Connect to computer (PC link) 7 Caps lock 8 Add an accented letter 9 Spacebar 13

10 Navigate 11 Select, Enter, or OK 12 Backspace, Cancel, or Escape 13 Add sequence numbers, barcode, or QR code 14 Add symbols 15 Select font size 16 Select font 17 Select language and other preferences 18 Open Edit menu to add frames or other special features 19 Save or create new label, or select...

Setting Up the Printer Follow the instructions in these sections to set up your label printer. Connecting the AC AdapterInstalling BatteriesInserting and Removing Tape CartridgesTurning the Printer On and OffChanging Language and Other PreferencesAdjusting the Preview Connecting the AC Adapter Use t...

Installing Batteries You can use batteries instead of the AC adapter when you are not near a power source. The printerrequires 6 AA alkaline batteries. Caution: Make sure the power is off before you install batteries. Note: Batteries are not included. 1. Press the tab and open the battery cover. 2. ...

3. Replace the battery cover. Parent topic: Setting Up the Printer Inserting and Removing Tape Cartridges You can use LabelWorks tapes with widths ranging from 0.25 inch (6 mm) to 1 inch (24 mm). Note: Width measurements in inches are approximate. Use only tape cartridges with this mark: For a compl...

5. Close the tape cover. To remove a tape cartridge, open the cover, grasp the sides of the tape, and lift it out of the printer. Parent topic: Setting Up the Printer Turning the Printer On and Off Make sure the AC adapter is connected or batteries are installed. • To turn on the printer, press the ...

The display lights up. • To turn off the printer, press the power button. You see a Powering Off message on the display and your work is saved automatically. Caution: Do not unplug the printer until the display turns off. The printer turns off automatically (and saves your work) if it is not used wi...

Creating Labels Using the Keyboard You can use the built-in keyboard to design and create a variety of labels. Entering TextSaving LabelsDeleting LabelsAdding SymbolsAdding FramesAdding TablesChanging Font SizeChanging the Label FontAdding PunctuationAdding Accented LettersChanging Label Format Sett...

1 Block 1 on the display 2 Block 2 on the display 3 Block 1 printed 4 Block 2 printed • To delete the previous character or line, press the key. • To view a detailed preview of your label, press the key. Parent topic: Creating Labels Using the Keyboard Related tasks Changing Label Format Settings Sa...

1. To add a symbol, press the key. You see a list of symbol categories on the display. 2. Use the key to scroll through the list of categories, then press the key to select the one you want. The symbols appear on the display. 3. Use the key to highlight the symbol you want and press the key. Availab...

Facility Prohibition Household Food Sports Activity Occasion Shipping Electrical Animals Zodiac Emoticons Parent topic: Adding Symbols Adding Frames You can add frames to your labels, ranging from simple rectangles to graphic borders incorporatingimages for special occasions and activities. You can ...

1. To add a frame, press the key. You see the Edit menu on the display. 2. Use the key to highlight Frame & Table and press the key. 3. Highlight Frame and press the key. You see the frames on the display. 4. Use the key to highlight the number of the frame you want, or enter the frame number to...

Parent topic: Adding Frames Adding Tables You can add tables containing up to 8 rows (depending on the width of the tape you are using). You canadd as many columns as necessary to each table. 1. To add a table, press the key. You see the Edit menu on the display. 2. Use the key to highlight Frame &a...

5. Highlight Whole label or This block , depending on how you want to use the table and press the key. Note: If you select This block , you can add more than one table to a label. 6. To add a new row to the table, press the key. 7. To add a new column to the table, press the + keys. Parent topic: Cr...

3. Select the number of lines of text on your label (or a setting that represents the font size you want touse). Note: To restore the previous settings, select Equal . You see a list of the size configurations available, with squares representing the text. 4. Select the size configuration you want t...

• To change the font for a specific character, line, or block of text, press the key. Select Font , select the font you want, and select how to apply the font. Note: To apply the font to a specific character or word, place the cursor in front of the word or character before you press the key. When t...

Parent topic: Creating Labels Using the Keyboard Changing Label Format Settings You can press the key to access the Edit menu, which lets you change various format settings. Some settings affect the entire label, and others can be applied to individual characters, lines, or blocks. 1. Place the curs...

Creating Special Format Labels Using the Keyboard Follow the instructions in these sections to create special format labels using the built-in keyboard. Creating a Sequence of LabelsCreating Barcode LabelsCreating QR Code LabelsCreating Folder Tab LabelsCreating Patch Panel LabelsCable LabelsCreatin...

Creating Barcode Labels You can create labels with a variety of barcode types for inventory management and asset tagging. 1. Press the + keys. 2. Use the key to highlight one of the following barcode types and press the key: • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • CODE128 • CODE39 • ITF • CODABAR • UPC-A • UPC-E 3. Sele...

Creating Folder Tab Labels Folder tab labels can be folded to display the text on two sides of the label. Note: One-inch (24 mm) wide tape or special folder tab tape is recommended for folder tab labels. 1. Press the key. 2. Select one of the following and press the key: • Tab:V to print a vertical ...

1. Press the key. 2. Select Panel and press the key. 3. Select the length of the segments, or select Auto to have the length vary by the label text. 4. Press the key. 5. Enter the text, pressing the key after each segment. Parent topic: Creating Special Format Labels Using the Keyboard Cable Labels ...

• Include a label on both ends of the cable. • When adhering a flag label to the cable, loop the label around the cord loosely and stick the ends of the label together, then move inward toward the cable. This makes it easier to align the ends. • If space for a flag label is limited, use narrower tap...

Printing Labels Using the Built-In Keyboard Follow the instructions in these sections to print using your label printer keyboard. Previewing LabelsPrinting and Cutting LabelsPrinting Multiple Copies of a LabelPrinting Mirror Image LabelsPrinting Without CuttingFeeding and Cutting the TapeAdjusting P...

• To cancel printing, press the key. • To select a saved label for printing, press the or key until you see the label you want. Note: Printed labels may be slightly different from their preview images. Parent topic: Printing Labels Using the Built-In Keyboard Printing Multiple Copies of a Label You ...

2. Use the key to highlight Auto cut and press the key. 3. Use the key to highlight Off and press the key. 4. Do one of the following: • To print a long ribbon with a repeated pattern (or multiple copies of the same label), press the key and select Print copies . • To print a single label, press the...

Using the Printer With Your Computer Follow the instructions in these sections to use the label printer with your computer. Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerUsing Label Editor for WindowsUsing Label Editor Lite for OS X Connecting the Printer to Your Computer To use the software with your Labe...

Installing Label Editor Lite Using Label Editor for Windows The Label Editor software makes it easy to create labels and ribbons using your Windows computer, asdescribed in these sections. Getting Started With Label EditorDesigning Labels With Label EditorCreating Special Format Labels Using Label E...

Label Editor Main Window 1 Operation guide bar 2 Edit toolbar 3 Text toolbar 4 Font box 5 Green handle 6 Label area (The red line indicates the area that will be printed.) 7 Workspace (You can temporarily move a block to this area outside the label.) 8 Font size box 9 Layout toolbar 10 Standard tool...

Redo the last undo action Open the properties window for the selected block Feed the tape Feed and cut the tape Layout toolbar Rotate the selected block 90° counterclockwise Rotate the selected block 90° clockwise Center the selected block vertically on the label Center the selected block horizontal...

Text toolbar Make the selected text bold Make the selected text italic Underline the selected text Reverse the selected text and background (change black text on white background to white onblack) Change the text style Click the arrow next to the icon to select outlining and other special effects Al...

Setting Default Preferences in Label EditorWorking With Blocks in Label EditorAdding Borders in Label EditorInserting Images in Label EditorInserting Symbols in Label EditorInserting Barcodes in Label EditorInserting QR Codes in Label EditorInserting Tables in Label EditorInserting the Date and Time...

Your text appears as you type it in. 3. To select the text block you have typed, click outside the text. Green handles appear around the text block: 4. Do any of the following: • To move the block, simply click and drag it as desired. You can add multiple blocks to a label by dragging them to the ri...

Related tasks Working With Blocks in Label Editor Inserting Images in Label Editor You can add your own logos, photos, or graphics to your labels and ribbons. 1. Click the Image icon. 2. Locate and select the file you want to use on your computer and click Open . You see an outline of your image blo...

8. When you are finished, click OK . Parent topic: Designing Labels With Label Editor Related tasks Working With Blocks in Label Editor Inserting Symbols in Label Editor You can select from a variety of ready-made graphic symbols to use in your labels and ribbons. 1. Click the Symbol icon. You see t...

5. Adjust the size and position of the symbol and text. 6. To adjust the symbol format, if necessary, double-click the symbol. You see this window: 7. Select any of the tabs to display the available options. 8. Select the options you want. 9. When you are finished, click OK . Parent topic: Designing...

Parent topic: Designing Labels With Label Editor Related tasks Working With Blocks in Label Editor Inserting QR Codes in Label Editor You can create labels with a QR code for many purposes, such as linking to URLs, file storage services,or social media applications. One-inch (24 mm) wide black-on-wh...

Parent topic: Designing Labels With Label Editor Related tasks Working With Blocks in Label Editor Inserting Tables in Label Editor You can add customized tables to your labels. 1. Click the Table icon. You see this window: 2. Select the table settings you want to use and click OK . The table appear...

You see a window like this: 5. Select any of the tabs to display the available options. 6. Select the options you want. 7. When you are finished, click OK . Parent topic: Designing Labels With Label Editor Related tasks Working With Blocks in Label Editor Inserting the Date and Time in Label Editor ...

1. Open the Insert menu and select Background Pattern . You see this window: 2. Do one of the following: • Select one of the available background patterns. 69

• To create your own pattern, click Original Background Pattern , and click New . You see this window: Use the tools to design your pattern and click OK . Once you have designed a pattern, Label Editor saves it with the ready-made background patterns so you can use it again. 70

• To create a text background pattern, click Text Background Pattern . You see this window: Enter the text for your background, then select the Font, Style, and Size options you want to use. 3. Click OK . You see your background pattern on the Label Editor main screen. Parent topic: Designing Labels...

Related tasks Working With Blocks in Label Editor Editing Text Design in Label Editor You can use the Text Settings window to apply more text formatting options to your label than thoseavailable in the Text toolbar or Text menu. 1. Click a text block on the Label Editor main screen to select it. You...

Creating Equipment Management Labels in Label EditorUsing the Label Editor CatalogCreating Numbered Label Sequences in Label Editor Parent topic: Using Label Editor for Windows Creating Labels from Imported Data in Label Editor You can create a series of labels using the data from one or more spread...

You see a Layout window and a Data window side by side: 4. Click the Import icon. You see a window like this: 5. Select one of the columns that you want to import and click OK . You see the outline of an import frame. 78

6. Drag the frame where you want the data to appear on your label. You see the data from the current row on the label layout: 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all the data you want to import appears on the label. 8. Adjust the size and position of the import frames as necessary. 9. To save your label p...

You see a window like this: 12. Select the number of labels you want in the Copies box. 13. Select the options you want in the Data Importing section. 14. Click OK to print your labels. Parent topic: Creating Special Format Labels Using Label Editor Creating Ribbons With Repeated Patterns in Label E...

Printing Labels in Label Editor Creating Equipment Management Labels in Label Editor You can select from several templates for equipment management labels and modify the templates asnecessary. You can create a series of equipment management labels by entering the text manually or byimporting it from...

12. To save your label project, click the Save icon, enter a file name, and click Save . 13. Click the Print icon. You see a window like this: 14. Select the number of copies of each label you want to print. 15. Select the Paginate with Alphanumeric Sequence checkbox. 16. Click OK to print. Parent t...

Using Label Editor Lite for OS X The Label Editor Lite software makes it easy to create labels using a Mac, as described in thesesections. Note: This software is available in English only. Getting Started With Label Editor LiteDesigning Labels With Label Editor LiteFeeding and Cutting the Tape in La...

Starting Label Editor Lite After you have installed the Label Editor Lite software and connected the printer to your computer, youcan start using Label Editor Lite. 1. Choose Applications > Label Editor Lite . You see the main screen: Parent topic: Getting Started With Label Editor Lite Related t...

Label Editor Lite Main Window 1 Label preview area 2 File area 3 History area 4 Insert area 5 Text editing area 6 Font settings area 7 Tape length settings area 8 Tape width settings area 9 Printing area 10 Zoom area 97

Parent topic: Getting Started With Label Editor Lite Designing Labels With Label Editor Lite Follow the instructions in these sections to design a variety of label and ribbon types. Setting Default Preferences in Label Editor LiteCreating a Basic Label in Label Editor LiteFormatting Text in Label Ed...

Parent topic: Designing Labels With Label Editor Lite Creating a Basic Label in Label Editor Lite You can easily create a label with text and graphics and print it on your label printer. 1. Start Label Editor Lite. You see the main Label Editor Lite screen: 2. Select the printer and tape width. 3. E...

4. To change the font and size, select the text box, and select the font name and font size from theselection boxes. (You can use any font installed on your computer.) 5. To save your label, click the save icon, enter the file name, select any tags, and click Save . 6. When you are ready to print, c...

1. Enter text or click the text in a label. 2. Do any of the following: • Change the font by selecting it in the font list • Emphasize the text using the bold, italic, underline, or strikethrough buttons or menu options • Change the text justification using the left justify, center, or right justify...

4. Select the Image Position and Threshold Value options you want to use. 5. Click OK . Parent topic: Designing Labels With Label Editor Lite Inserting the Date and Time in Label Editor Lite You can add the date and/or time to your labels and have it automatically updated. 1. Click the date icon. Yo...

1. Enter text in a label. 2. Click the border icon. You see this window: 3. Select the Border, Line Style, and Line Thickness options you want to use. 4. Click OK . The border appears in the label. Parent topic: Designing Labels With Label Editor Lite Inserting QR Codes in Label Editor Lite You can ...

Note: When embedding content from social media applications, consider your privacy settings. When embedding content from file storage services, check the sharing settings to ensure that other people canview the content. 1. Click the QR code icon. You see this window: 2. Enter the URL or other text i...

You see a window like this: 2. Click the arrow to expand the list of template files. Note: Template previews appear in the template window. 3. Select a template and click OK . The template opens on the Label Editor Lite main screen. 4. Edit the template as you would any other label. Parent topic: De...

Printing Labels With Label Editor Lite When you have finished designing a label, you are ready to print. 1. Click the print icon. You see a window like this: 2. Select the number of copies. 3. Select the Mirror Print checkbox if you want the label to print on clear tape to be used on a transparent s...

Applying Your Labels Follow the instructions in these sections to apply your printed labels. Applying Standard LabelsIron-on Labels Applying Standard Labels Your printed labels are easy to attach to most surfaces. Caution: Depending on the environment and the surface to which you attach them, labels...

Parent topic: Applying Your Labels Iron-on Labels You can apply iron-on labels to the following types of fabric: • 100% cotton • 100% linen • 100% polyester • Cotton/polyester blends • Fabrics with a flat, smooth surface Note: Do not apply iron-on labels to textured fabrics such as terry cloth, cord...

Cleaning the Printer Follow the instructions in these sections to clean your label printer. Cleaning the Outside of the PrinterCleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Outside of the Printer Before cleaning the printer, turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter. • To remove dust or dirt, use a soft, ...

Solving Problems Check the solutions in these sections if you have any problems using the printer. Checking for Software UpdatesProduct Error MessagesResetting the PrinterSolutions When the Display Is BlankSolutions When the Printer Does Not PrintSolutions to Computer Printing ProblemsSolutions When...

Resetting the Printer The printer may stop functioning because of static electricity or other causes. If your printer does notfunction normally (for example, the power does not turn on or off, or the display is distorted), you canreset the printer. Caution: Resetting your printer erases all saved la...

• Make sure you have entered text for your label. • Replace the tape cartridge if necessary. Make sure the cartridge is correctly inserted. • Replace the batteries or connect the AC adapter. • Make sure the rear cover is closed. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related tasks Inserting and Removing Tap...

Parent topic: Solving Problems Related references Label Editor Printer Settings Related tasks Cleaning the Print HeadAdjusting Print DensityPrinting Labels With Label Editor LiteChanging the Label FontCreating a Basic Label in Label EditorCreating a Basic Label in Label Editor Lite Solutions to Tape...

Solutions to Problems Attaching Labels If you are having trouble attaching a label, try these solutions: • Make sure you peel off the backing paper before attaching the label. • Make sure the surface you are attaching the label to is clean and dry. Labels may not adhere to some materials, rough or u...

Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications of your printer. Label Editor Software System RequirementsLabel Editor Lite Software System RequirementsLabel Printer SpecificationsLabel Printer Power Supply Specifications Label Editor Software System Requirements To use the...

Hard drive space About 40MB Display 1024 × 768 (XGA) or higher resolution Interface USB 1.1 Full-speed Note: Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Lab...

Label Printer Power Supply Specifications AC adapter type AST1116Z1-1 dedicated adapter, power cable only Manufacturer Seiko Epson Corp. Input AC100–240V, 0.4A, 50–60Hz Output DC11V, 1.64A Total output power 18 W Battery AA alkaline battery × 6 AA Ni-MH battery × 6 Parent topic: Technical Specificat...

Notices Check these sections for important notices about your label printer. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Important Safety InstructionsFCC Compliance StatementTradem...

• Do not block or insert objects into the AC adapter port or tape ejection slot. • Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity, shocks or vibrations, or dust. • Do not place or store the product in the following locations: outdoors or in direct sunlight; near sources of exc...

Related references Label Editor Printer Settings Related tasks Printing Labels With Label Editor Lite AC Adapter Safety Instructions • Use only the AC adapter and power cord that came with your product. Do not use the AC adapter with any other equipment and use only with the specified voltage. Using...

• Use AA alkaline batteries or nickel-hydride rechargeable batteries. Note: SANYO eneloop are the only compatible rechargeable batteries, and they may not be available in all regions. If you use these nickel-hydride rechargeables, follow the instructions on the batteriesand the charger. • Do not use...

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCCCertification o...

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or thirdparties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of:accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alte...