Configuring Printer Drivers for Your DuraLabel 9000

Overview

When printing RTK, arc flash, and other die-cut or B Mark labels, you must set up the printer driver and printer.

IMPORTANT! Perform the driver configuration before opening the document you plan to print or close any documents you currently have open before making these changes.

Like visuals? You can view the instructional tutorial here: DuraLabel 9000 User Guide

Configuring Printer Drivers

1. Click Start > Devices and Printers*. A Devices, Printers and Faxes window appears. NOTE: If you do not find Devices and Printers in your Start menu, you can access it in your Control Panel.
2. Right-click the Graphic Products DuraLabel 9000 icon and select Printing preferences. A Printing Preferences dialog box appears.
3. Click the Page Setup tab and select Landscape or Portrait, depending on your label’s orientation.
4. If your label size is not shown in the Stock Name drop-down menu, click Edit and set the size to match your label size. NOTE: Your DuraLabel 9000 printer drivers are preset to several print values. Please be aware that changing a preset value is not fully supported by all software programs. For best results, make changes to preset values from the Devices and Printers.

Continuous Vinyl Printing Instructions

Your printer driver has been preset to common settings to reduce the steps needed to set them manually. You can change your settings by following these steps:

1. Select the Stock tab, then select Continuous from the Type drop-down menu under “Media Settings.”
2. To cut after each label, select Cut from the Post-Print Action drop-down menu and select After Every Page from the Occurrence drop-down menu.
3. To cut after each job, select Cut from the Post-Print Action drop-down menu and select After Job from the Occurrence drop-down menu.
4. Click Apply.

These settings may be adjusted in Printer Properties* when printing your labels.

NOTE: This will show as Preferences if accessing File > Print from DuraSuite Labeling Software.

Die-Cut Label Printing Instructions

LABEL SUPPLY CALIBRATION

Label supply must be calibrated to print die-cut labels. Using the menu on the left side of the front of your printer, follow these steps:

1. Press the Menu
2. Select Setup.
3. Select Sensor.
4. Select Calibration.
5. Select Gap Mode.
6. Select Automatic.
7. The printer will begin to feed supply as it calibrates.
8. Follow directions in Driver Settings

DRIVER SETTINGS

Your printer driver has been preset to reduce the number of steps to be completed manually. You can change settings by following these steps:

1. For die-cut labels, select Labels With Gaps from the Type drop-down menu.
2. Set Gap Height to 12 inches and Gap Offset to 0 inches (default).
3. Click Apply, then OK.

NOTE: Ensure the printer cuts directly in the center of the gap by adjusting Feed Offset on the Printing Preferences dialog box Stock tab. The 0 default setting works best for most label supply.

MEDIA SENSOR ADJUSTMENT FOR DIE-CUT LABELS WITH HEADERS

For optimum printing on die-cut labels, the media sensor needs to be adjusted either to the right or left.

For die-cuts with a pre-printed header at the top—such as arc flash or NFPA labels—the media sensor should be adjusted so the end is centered over the blank printable area of the label. Slide the media sensor until its end is located over the blank white printable area.

MEDIA SENSOR ADJUSTMENT FOR RTK COLOR BAR DIE-CUT LABELS

For RTK color bar die-cuts with a blank printable area at the top, the media sensor should be adjusted so it’s centered over the label’s printable area. Slide the media sensor until its end is located over the blank white printable area.

B Mark Label Printing Instructions

LABEL SUPPLY CALIBRATION

Label supply must be calibrated to print B Mark labels. Using the menu on the left side of the front of your printer, follow these steps:

1. Press the Menu
2. Select Setup.
3. Select Sensor.
4. Select Calibration.
5. Select B Mark Mode.
6. Select Automatic.
7. The printer will begin to feed supply as it calibrates.
8. Follow directions in Driver Settings

DRIVER SETTINGS

Your printer driver has been preset to reduce the number of steps to be completed manually. You can change your settings by following these steps:

1. For B Mark labels, select Labels With Marks from the Type drop-down menu.
2. Set Mark Height to 12 inches and Mark Offset to 0 inches (default).
3. Click Apply, then OK.

NOTE: Ensure the printer cuts correctly on B Mark labels by adjusting Feed Offset on the Printing Preferences dialog box Stock tab. The 0 default setting works best for most label supply.

ADJUSTING THE B MARK MEDIA SENSOR

To ensure the media sensor is correctly positioned, check the position of the mark on the back of the B Mark supply, then, if necessary, adjust the media sensor to ensure it is positioned under the supply mark.

Cutting Labels in Intervals

To cut labels in intervals, set “Occurrence” to After Specified Interval. Set the interval to the number of labels needed, then click Apply to save your settings.

Adjusting Print Speed

Choose print speed from the Options tab, clicking on the arrow to the right of the Print Speed drop-down menu. A 2" per-second setting is recommended.

Adjusting Darkness

Change darkness settings from the Options tab, dragging the slider on the Darkness bar. Darkness can be adjusted in single increments from 0 – 15. Keep the Graphics Format settings on Automatic.

When satisfied with all your settings, click Apply, then OK. Your driver is now set up and ready to create labels.

NOTE: You may need to change print settings to optimize the DuraLabel 9000 for printing with some ribbons and specialty supply. Higher speeds generally require higher darkness. If a ribbon wrinkles, lower the darkness. Increase darkness to ensure all ink is being transferred from the ink ribbon.

More Support Options

If you have any questions about using your DuraLabel 9000 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!