LabelTac 9

Getting Started?

If you're new to your LabelTac® printer, please refer to our Getting Started Tutorial that goes over setting up your printer, installing drivers and printing your first label.

Loading Print Ribbon

  1. Lift printer cover open. Push print head release lever to open print head mechanism.
  2. Insert the ribbon onto the ribbon supply spindle (rear), and the blank cardboard core onto the ribbon rewind spindle (front).
  3. There should be small cardboard spacers already on the spindles that will align the rolls to the center of the printing path. If these are not there, please call us at 1-866-777-1360 for replacements.
  4. Thread ribbon through the ribbon sensor slot and up and over the print head. Stick the ribbon onto the ribbon rewind cardboard core with tape or a piece of LabelTac supply, being sure to keep the ribbon as flat and wrinkle-free as possible.
  5. Wind the ribbon rewind spindle by hand ~3-5 turns until ribbon is smooth, properly stretched and wrinkle-free.
  6. Close the print head mechanism, making sure the latches are engaged properly.
  7. Close the printer cover.

Loading Label Supply

  1. Lift printer cover open. Remove one media cap from the media supply spindle.
  2. Place a roll of supply on the spindle with the flap coming up and over the top from the right hand side of the roll. When the supply is running through the printer, you want the ‘backing’ side face-down. Replace the media cap and center the roll and caps in the middle of the media supply spindle.
  3. Push print head release lever to open print head mechanism.
  4. Guide the leading edge of the supply under the media guide bar, between the label guides, through the (green) media sensor and out through the mouth of the printer.
  5. Adjust the label guides to fit the width of the supply.
  6. Close print head mechanism, making sure the latches are engaged properly.
  7. Close the printer cover.

Adjusting Print Mode (Continuous, Die-Cut, Black Mark)

  1. Navigate to your Start Menu
  2. Select Devices and Printers (if you don't see this option, type "Printers" into the Start Menu's searchbar)
  3. Right-click on your LabelTac® printer, then select Printing Preferences
  4. In the pop-up that appears, select the Stock tab
  5. Adjust the Type as needed (if using Die-Cuts please select Labels with Gaps, if using Black-Mark select Labels with Marks)
  6. Select Apply and then OK to save these changes

Adjusting Printer Settings (Darkness, Print Speed)

  1. Navigate to your Start Menu
  2. Select Devices and Printers
  3. Right-click on your LabelTac® printer, then select Printing Preferences
  4. In the pop-up that appears, select the Options tab
  5. Adjust the Print Speed and Darkness as necessary
  6. To save these changes, select Apply and then OK - These will be your new Default Settings

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