Using the Print Cartridge in Your DuraLabel Lobo

Overview

The Lobo is a thermal transfer printer. This type of printer uses heat to transfer resin ink from a ribbon onto the label material, also called the label supply.

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Print Cartridge Diagram

In the Lobo, the resin ink and the label supply reels are both located in one pre-loaded print cartridge. When a cartridge is seated and locked in its compartment, the Lobo automatically scans the cartridge and detects important information about the cartridge such as supply color, width, and approximately how much supply remains.

Loading Cartridge

It is easy to load a new cartridge into your Lobo. The cartridge will only fit one way.

To load the printer, position a cartridge face-up above the cartridge compartment. The label supply should feed out of the cartridge on the left side. Slide the cartridge into place so that the Cartridge Lock goes through the hole in the cartridge.

The cartridge is spring-loaded, so you may need to press the cartridge down into its flush position.

When the cartridge is fully in place, turn the Cartridge Lock clockwise one quarter-rotation. This locks the cartridge and prepares the Lobo for printing. It won’t be possible to create a label until the cartridge is correctly loaded and locked.

Removing Cartridge

To unlock the print cartridge, simply turn the Cartridge Lock counter-clockwise one quarter-rotation. To remove the print cartridge from the Lobo, grip the cartridge at the indented spaces (shown right) and lift the cartridge out.

Switching Cartridges

The Lobo can be left on when switching from one print cartridge to another cartridge. The Lobo will automatically detect the type of cartridge loaded. You will have an option to either save the label that was being worked on or delete it.

More Support Options

If you have any questions about using your DuraLabel Lobo 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!