Configuring Driver Settings for Your DuraLabel 4000

Overview

IMPORTANT! Perform the driver configuration before opening the document you wish to print.

Like visuals? You can view the instructional tutorial here: DuraLabel 4000 User Guide

Configure Printer Driver

1. Access the DuraLabel 4000 Printer Properties by clicking the Start >> Settings >> Printers. This will bring up the Printers folder.
2. Right-click on the DuraLabel 4000 and select Printing Preferences from the drop-down menu. This will bring up the DuraLabel 4000 Printing Preferences. Click on the Page Setup tab. Select either Landscape or Portrait to match the orientation of the label document.
3. OpenOffice Draw users only: If you are printing from OpenOffice Draw, you need to click Edit to change the size of the label to match the label document.

Continuous Vinyl Printing Instructions

CALIBRATE CONTINUOUS VINYL LABEL

In order to print on continuous vinyl labels, the label stock needs to be calibrated. To do so, with the printer power OFF, hold the FEED/STATUS button down while turning ON the printer. The feed/status button will blink green twice, switch to solid red, then begin to blink red. Release the feed/status button when it begins to blink red. Supply will feed out while the printer calibrates.

To set the cutter, select the Stock tab. Set the Media Settings “Type” to Continuous. In order for the automatic cutter to cut after each label, under Media Handling “Post-Print Action,” select Cut, and next to “Occurrence” select After Every Page (these settings may be adjusted later to your specifications in the Printer Properties as you are printing your labels). Select OK on the bottom of the Printing Preferences window.

Die-Cut Label Instructions

CALIBRATE DIE-CUT LABEL

In order to print die-cut labels, the label stock needs to be calibrated. To do so, with the printer power OFF, hold the FEED/STATUS button down while turning ON the printer. The feed/status button will blink green twice, switch to solid red, then begin to blink red. Release the feed/status button when it begins to blink red. Supply will feed out while the printer calibrates to the die-cut gap.

DRIVER SETTINGS FOR DIE-CUT LABELS

For die-cut labels with the 1/8" gap, the settings on the Stock tab should be as follows: “Print Method” should be set to Thermal Transfer, the “Media Type” should be set to Labels With Gaps.

NOTE: It is possible that the position of the supply causes two labels to feed out; however, the third label will be aligned correctly and ready to print.

Black Mark Label Instructions

CALIBRATE BLACK MARK LABEL

In order to print labels with black marks, the label stock needs to be calibrated. To do so, with the printer power OFF, hold the FEED/STATUS button down while turning ON the printer. The feed/status button will blink green twice, switch to solid red, then begin to blink red. Release the feed/status button when it begins to blink red. Supply will feed out while the printer calibrates to the black mark.

DRIVER SETTINGS FOR BLACK MARK LABELS

For black mark labels with the 1/8" black mark, the settings on the Stock tab should be as follows: “Print Method” should be set to Thermal Transfer, the “Media Type” should be set to Labels With Marks.

NOTE: It is possible that the position of the supply causes two labels to feed out; however, the third label will be aligned correctly and ready to print.

Cut Labels in Intervals

To cut labels in intervals, you may do so by setting the “Occurrence” to After Specified Interval under the Stock tab. Set the “Interval” to the number of labels needed. Click OK to save your settings.

Adjust Print Speed

Print Speed is adjustable from 1.0" to 3.0"/sec. Choose the print speed from the Option tab by clicking on the arrow to the right of the “Print Speed” box.

Adjust Darkness

Darkness is adjusted from 0 to 19 in increments of 1. From the Option tab, change the darkness by clicking on and dragging the slider on the “Darkness” bar. In the “Graphics Format” settings, change Dithering to None. When finished with your settings, click OK.

Your driver is now set up and you are ready to create your labels!

NOTE: In certain situations, you may need to change the print settings to optimize the DuraLabel 4000 for printing with certain ribbons or a specialty tape supply. Generally, higher speeds require higher densities. If the ribbon wrinkles, lower the darkness. Increase the darkness to prevent fading. Decrease to prevent wrinkling.

More Support Options

If you have any questions about using your DuraLabel 4000 printer, get help from Graphic Products’ world-class support team by calling 800-788-5572 or visiting GraphicProducts.com. We’re here to help with all your labeling needs!