Epson LW-400 Mode D'Emploi

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Creating an index tab label
1. Press 
 .
2.  Press 
 
 
 or 
 to select a size, then press 
 .
3.  Press  
 
 
 or 
 to select a value or enter 
a number for the label length, then press 
 . 
(Maximum length is 5.0 inches (12.5 cm).)
4. Enter text.
The same text entered in step 4 is automatically entered 
in the next line.
Creating labels for cables
Flag labels
1. Press 
 .
2.  Press 
 
 
 or 
 to select a flag type (Flag:
Hori.Flag:Vert. or Flag:Edge), then press 
 .
3.  Press 
 
 
 or 
 to select the length, then 
  press
 
 . (Maximum length is 5.0 inches (12.5 cm).)
4. Enter text.
Note: If you want to print more than one line of text, repeat 
step 4 for each line (up to 4). When you are ready to print the 
label, press   .
Wrapped labels
1. Press 
 .
2.  Press 
 
 
 or 
 to select Wrap, then  
press 
 .
3.  Press 
 
 
 or 
 to select a value or enter 
a number for the label length, then press 
 . 
(Maximum length is 5.0 inches (12.5 cm).)
4.  Enter text.
Note: If you want to print more than one line of text, repeat 
step 4 for each line (up to 4). When you are ready to print the 
label, press   .
Creating a barcode label
1. Press 
 + 
 .
2.  Press 
 
 
 or 
 to select a barcode format, 
then press 
 .
3.  Make any necessary settings (width, ratio, etc.), then 
enter the code.
Supported barcode formats: CODE39, CODE128, ITF, 
CODABAR, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13
Enter barcodes according to their standards.
Check the created labels with your barcode reader to 
make sure they can be read correctly.
Printing labels
Previewing a label
Press
 
 .
Entered text scrolls across the display. 
Note: Only the text and the length of the label can be 
previewed. The actual print image will not show on the 
display.
Printing a label
1.  Press  . 
The length of the label and the number of copies 
shows on the display while the label prints.
2.  When printing stops, press the 
 Cut button.
Warning: Do not press the 
 Cut button until the tape 
stops moving or the tape cartridge may be damaged.
Printing multiple copies
1. Press 
 .
2.  At the next screen, press the number keys or the  
 
 
 
 or 
 buttons to enter the number of  
copies (2-9).
3.  Press 
 . The length of the label and the number of 
copies shows on the display while the label prints.
4.  When printing stops, press the 
 Cut button to cut 
the tape. A cut mark will be printed between each 
copy. Using scissors, cut along the marks to separate 
each label.

Adjusting print density
1. When the power is off, press   +   .
2. Press 
 .
3.  Use the 
 
 
 or 
 buttons to adjust the print 
density, then press
 
 .
Note: The default value (0) is recommended.
Attaching labels
1. Peel off the backing paper.
2.  Place the label on the desired surface and press it 
down firmly.
Cleaning
Exterior
Use a dry, soft cloth or, for stubborn stains, a moist cloth 
that has been wrung dry.
Caution: Never use chemicals or solvents such as benzine, 
thinner, or alcohol, or use a chemical duster.  This could 
damage your product.
Cleaning the print head
If the print becomes faint or distorted, the print head may 
need cleaning.
Remove the tape cartridge and clean the print head 
using a cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol, as 
shown.
Troubleshooting
Messages
Message
Problem and solution
Insert tape
No tape cartridge is installed. Turn the 
power off and install a tape cartridge.
Check tape!
An incompatible tape cartridge 
has been installed. Check the tape 
cartridge.
Check tape 
cartridge
An incompatible tape cartridge 
has been installed. Check the tape 
cartridge.
Check battery The batteries may be running out, the 
batteries may be installed incorrectly, 
non-alkaline batteries are being used 
with alkaline batteries, or old and new 
batteries are being used together. Turn 
the power off and replace batteries 
with new ones, or use the optional AC 
adapter. Make sure new batteries are 
installed correctly.
Too many 
lines
You have exceeded the maximum 
number of lines (4). Press
 
 to 
delete the lines. (See “Breaking lines” in 
“Editing text”.)
Text too long
Entered text is too long for the 
specified label length. Press
 
 and 
adjust the Label length or make text 
shorter.
Seq. num. 
only 1
Sequence numbers have already been 
set. You can only enter one sequence 
number per label. 
Text will be 
deleted. OK?
When creating a label with a special 
format, the current text will be deleted. 
Press 
 to delete the text and show 
the special format.
Fill every digit Entered values for barcodes are 
incorrect. Make sure the barcode 
format is supported and that the 
correct number of values is entered.
Load wider 
tape
Unable to print on the current tape. 
Use a wider tape.
Txt is too long 
Continue?
Entered text is too long for the 
specified label length. Press 
 
to confirm and continue printing. 
The label length will be adjusted 
automatically.
Overheated!
The print head is too hot. Turn the 
power off and remove the tape 
cartridge. Allow the print head to cool 
for a while before trying to print again.
Cover open! 
powering off
If you open the rear cover while the 
power is on, this message displays 
and the power turns off automatically. 
Always turn the power off before 
opening the rear cover.
Motor error!
An error occurred in the motor 
operation. Turn the power off, then 
turn it back on. If the same message 
appears, turn the power off and 
contact Epson.