Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; Warning; Caution
Important Safety Instructions The following symbols are used in this User Guide. WARNING. Warning statements are used to indicate actions that may result in risk of severe personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION. Caution statements are used to indicate actions that may result in damage to the print...
Page 4 - Installation
5 If any of the following conditions occur, turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet: • The power cord is damaged or frayed. • Liquid has been spilled into the printer or the printer has been exposed to rain or water. • The printer does not recover from an error or the pr...
Page 5 - About This Guide
About This Guide As you‘ll soon realize, the Smart Label Printer is easy to set up and use. Chances are, once you’ve read what you need to know in order to get going, you won’t have to use this guide except as a quick reminder or a reference. This guide will help you set up your SLP 410, 420, 430, 4...
Page 6 - Contents
Contents Introduction 1 About Your Smart Label Printer 1 Software Features 1 Getting Started 2 What You Need 2 A Word About Labels 3 Caring for Labels 3 Installing the SLP 410, 420, 430, 440 or 450 4 Unpacking the SLP 4 Installing the Software 5 Connecting the SLP to a Power Outlet 5 Connecting the ...
Page 7 - Introduction; About Your Smart Label Printer
1 Introduction About Your Smart Label Printer The Smart Label Printer is the best way to instantly print one-at-a-time labels. Direct thermal printing technology does not use ink, toner or ribbon, just labels. The SLP produces fast, laser quality output on a variety of label sizes with the ability t...
Page 8 - Getting Started; What You Need
2 Getting Started What You Need In order to use your SLP and software, you need to have the following: PC Users: • Windows 20 0 0 or Windows XP • IBM PC or compatible using 233MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU • Minimum 64MB RAM, 128MB recommended • 16MB hard disk space • RS232C serial port or US...
Page 10 - Unpacking the SLP
4 Installing the SLP 410, 420, 430, 440 or 450 Here, you’ll find out how to unpack and set up your new SLP. As part of the setup process, you’ll load a roll of standard address labels and run a quick test. Unpacking the SLP Carefully remove the printer and its components from the box. It’s a good id...
Page 11 - Connecting the SLP to a Power Outlet
5 Installing the Software Installing the Smart Label Program for MacOS X 1 Insert the Smart Label CD. If the installer does not appear automatically, double-click the CD on your desktop or in the left pane of a new Finder window. 2 Double-click the file SIISmartLabelPrinter.mpkg . The installer will...
Page 12 - Connecting the SLP to your computer
6 Connecting the SLP to your computer Use the USB or serial cable provided with the SLP 410/420/430/440/450 to connect the SLP to your computer. CAUTION: Connecting or disconnecting the interface cable while the printer is turned on may damage the printer. Follow these steps: 1 Make sure that the SL...
Page 13 - Setting up the Printer; Loading a Roll of Labels
7 Spindle Label Cover Setting up the Printer If the printer is not recogonized using the installation wizard, you will need to set up your printer manually. To do so, follow these steps: Prepare the roll of labels 1 Open the Smart Label printer software 2 Under the Label pull-down menu, select Print...
Page 15 - Testing the Printer
6 Close the label cover. Testing the Printer A quick test lets you know your printer is operating properly and that the labels are loaded correctly. Testing the SLP 410, 420 or 430 1 Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn the printer off. 2 Press and hold the form feed button while yo...
Page 16 - Changing Labels and Printer Care; Overview; Caring for Your Printer
10 Changing Labels and Printer Care Overview The SLP 410/420/430/440/450 uses advanced thermal print technology to provide crisp, high-contrast printing. There are no ribbons or cartridges to replace. An important consideration ... For best results we recommend the use of Seiko Instruments SmartLabe...
Page 18 - Adjusting the Position of Labels
12 Adjusting the Position of Labels If you find the labels are advancing at an angle, it’s easy to realign them. Follow these steps: 1 Swivel the label cover open and remove the print engine cover by pulling forward on the edges at the top of the cover. 2 Release the pressure on the label stock by m...
Page 19 - Removing Stuck Labels
13 Removing Stuck Labels If a label becomes stuck in your SLP, remove it as follows: 1 With a pair of scissors, cut the label stock between the label roll and the label slot at the back of the printer. 2 Swivel the label cover open and remove the print engine cover by pulling forward on the edges at...
Page 20 - Specifications
14 Specifications Smart Label Printer 410/420/430/440/450 The SLP is a compact printing device ideally suited for label printing applications. There are no built-in fonts and any text must be converted to a bitmap image by a host computer or device for printing on the SLP. Developer information can ...
Page 21 - Status Light Indicators
15 LED Indicator Off Steady Green Steady Amber Blinking Green 1* Blinking Green 2* Blinking Amber 1* Blinking Amber 2* Blinking Red 1* Blinking Red 2* Blinking Red 3* Blinking Red 4* (SLP 440/450) State Power off/Stand-by On-line Off-line No labels Print head up Label jam Buffer overflow Temperature...
Page 23 - Ordering Labels
17 Technical Support and Service Please refer to the “Troubleshooting” topic in on-line Help for information on how to determine if your SLP needs service and how to contact Seiko Instruments for Technical Support and repairs. You can contact Technical Support on our website under the Support sectio...
