The
TM-C3500 is an affordable, durable label printer; perfect for several different
label applications. To setup and
configure this printer, however, is not so straight forward. Don’t expect to turn on the printer and start
printing labels. You need to plan on
spending some time to setup and configure the printer the first time you use
it.
To
begin using a TM-C3500, I recommend you start by either:
1. Purchasing
a printer from Color Label Solutions. We
provide configuration support and training webinar for free when you purchase a
TM-C3500. We’ll make sure you get
started printing labels quickly and easily.
2. Plan
on using the TM-C3500 Install Navi Utility to help you set up and configure
this printer.
In this
post, I will make a few suggestions to help you start printing using the
TM-C3500.
After
unboxing a new printer, start by loading the ink:
and
maintenance kit into the printer.
Then,
insert the labels wrapped in Kraft paper that come inside the printer box. To insert the labels, raise the blue lever on
the left side of the roll, open the self-centering roll holder, then lock the
roll in place by closing the blue lever.
Then
grab the leading edge of the labels and pull it out until you can close the
front door of the printer. FYI: I
recommend adding the labels at this point.
The Navi suggests you add the labels later.
Now you
can connect the printer either via USB or Ethernet. Wait to turn on the printer.
Now you can install
the driver. Go to www.pos.epson.com and
select Tech Resources on the left side.
On this page, select the ColorWorks C3500 printer in the printer
section:
Once
you select the C3500, you’ll get to the support page. From here download, save, decompress and run
the C3500 Install NAVI Utility:
I
especially recommend the NAVI Utility when installing printers on the
network. With this utility, you can
easily set the IP address of the printer.
After
running the Install Navi, you’ll be asked to agree to the license agreement. After selecting “I agree”, the Navi will
install and open. After opening the Navi
will ask if you want to install the printer using either the Ethernet or USP.
Once
connected, you can turn on the printer.
Expect the printer to run 7 to 8 minutes as it fills the lines with ink. DO NOT INTERUPT the printer as it is filling
the ink lines.
With
the printer turned “on”, the Navi searches for the printer. With USB connections, the Navi should find
the printer easily. When installing on
the network, the Navi discovers the printer automatically:
And
then you can set the IP address:
If the
Navi does not discover the printer, you can proceed in one of two ways; change
temporarily the address of the computer to the same subnet as the printer, or
connect via USB to set the IP address.
After setting the IP
address, the Navi then proceeds to configure the media layout. It’s important to set up your label size
prior to printing. Be sure to select
roll or fanfold; die-cut, blackmark or continuous media type; and then set/name
the size of label you require:
And
then select the remaining media configuration settings. If you want higher quality printing, be sure
to select the “Quality” setting.
Once
you configure the printer, you’ll need to restart the printer. Turn the printer off, then on to save the printer
settings. Then, the Navi steps you
through the process to add the paper, ink and maintenance kit (which I
recommend you do at an earlier point in the process). If you have other media that you plan to use,
insert these labels now into the printer.
You
have now configured the printer. At this
point, be sure to double check your default printer settings (Devices &
Printers, right click on the TM-C3500, select Printer Properties, select the
Advance tab, select printer defaults on lower left side).
On this
page, be sure to select “Advanced” under Print Quality and then select “Banding
Reduction”. This setting helps improves print
quality by reducing gaps/overlaps in the print.
Also,
go to the Driver Utilities tab, select Driver Preferences and make sure “Epson
Status Monitor” is selected.
Now you should be ready to complete your first test print. I recommend you print first a PDF using Adobe Reader. Be sure to check the properties on the print dialog box (comfirming your printer defaults are selected) and select the “Fit” and “Auto Portrait/Landscape” settings to insure your print fits within the desired label size.
After
confirm your PDF printed correctly, you are good to start printing using the
TM-C3500. If you have any additional questions,
feel free to contact Color Label Solutions.
We’ll be happy to help you start printing with the TM-C3500 color label
printer.
Guy
Mikel
855-962-7670
#colorlabels
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