TM
LS6 Thermal Transfer
Portable Printer
Copyright © 2001 Panduit Corp. All Rights Reserved.
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LS6 Thermal Transfer Portable Printer
Features
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Crisp 203 dpi thermal transfer print for professional looking
labels with no smearing
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Automatically recognizes label size and adjusts printer
settings to eliminate wasted setup time
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Tracks number of labels remaining on the roll and warns
operator if there are not enough labels on the roll to finish a
print job
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Nickel Metal Hydride battery provides longer battery life, is
less susceptible to memory effect, and is more
environmentally friendly
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AC Adapter included so you can start printing right out of the
box
Internal overnight battery charger built into printer
Fast loading ribbon cartridge lets you slide, lock and go! — No difficult ribbon threading
128K file memory reduces setup time by recalling frequently used labels
Large, ergonomic input keys are easy to find and manipulate
Rugged mechanical cutter — no need for scissors
Annunciator sounds after each key stroke to improve data entry speed and accuracy
Bi-directional feeding automatically feeds label forward for cutting and automatically reverse feeds to
eliminate wasted label stock
Handy calculator function included
PCMCIA Card factory upgradeable
Label Design Flexibility
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3.0” x 1.5” graphic screen display enables visual label design
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Print preview — eliminates guessing what your labels will
look like
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Tools based firmware allows up to 8 different objects
on a single label
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Choose from the following tools:
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Text
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Alpha and numeric serialization
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Bar codes
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Symbols
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Date and time stamp
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Line
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Box
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Online help available
on all screens
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LS6 Thermal Transfer Portable Printer
One Printer For All
Your Labeling
Needs
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Create wire markers, heat shrink labels, continuous tape,
component labels, bin markers, pipe markers, safety/facility
identification and network connectivity labels
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Labels are available in a variety of materials in widths from 0.25"
to 2.00”
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Alpha and numeric serialization
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Bar code printing
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Date and time stamp
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Print text from 6 pt to 192 pt tall
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Large symbol library contains over 35
electrical, safety and network symbols
Examples:
Computer Connectivity
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RS232 Port
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V
IPER
L
INK
™ Software
- Upgrade the operating system
- Download files
- Upload files
- Create legend lists
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LS6 Thermal Transfer Portable Printer
203 dpi thermal transfer print head
Height:
Width:
Length:
Weight:
6.2"
4.9"
13.8"
4.1 lbs.
(157 mm)
(124 mm)
(351 mm)
(1.9 kg)
Printer Mechanical Information
Print Method:
Size:
Display:
Keyboard:
3.0" wide x 1.5" tall (76 x 38 mm) graphics screen display
49 color coded keys with ergonomically designed keypad
Power Source: 12VDC, 1200mAh rechargeable NiMH (Nickel Metal
Hydride) Battery Pack (included) or AC Adapter (included)
Printer and Accessories
Part
Number
LS6-KIT
Description
Includes Printer, LS6-RWBLK Ribbon, Battery Pack, 120 VAC
Adapter/Charger, Hardside Case and Operator’s Manual
Wax Ribbon, Black, 2" x 100’
For use with self-laminating, heat shrink
and vinyl cloth materials
Resin Ribbon, Black 2" x 100’
For use with polyester, polyolefin and vinyl materials
Resin Ribbon, White, 2" x 100’
For use with clear polyester tape
Replacement Battery Pack
Replacement 120 VAC Adapter/Charger
Optional Euro 230 VAC Adapter/Charger
Optional U.K. 240 VAC Adapter/Charger
Optional Australia 240 VAC Adapter/Charger
PC Interface Kit
Serial Cable and
V
IPER
L
INK
™ Software
Package of 5 Printer Cleaning Cards
Std.
Pkg.
Qty.*
1
Std.
Ctn.
Qty.
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LS6-RWBLK
1
6
LS6-RRBLK
LS6-RRWHT
LS6-BP
LS6-ACS
LS6-ACE
LS6-ACU
LS6-ACA
LS6-PCKIT
LS6-CLN
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
6
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5
*Order number of accessories required in multiples of Std. Pkg. Qty.
L
ABEL
C
ORE
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Fiber Optic Cable Identification System
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Allows user to slide or rotate label for easy viewing without damaging cable
Std.
Pkg.
Qty.*
Std.
Ctn.
Qty.
Part
Number
L
ABEL
C
ORE
Sleeve
NWSLC-2
NWSLC-3
Description
Yellow sleeve for 2mm fiber optic cable
100
Orange sleeve for 3mm fiber optic cable
Apply
L
ABEL
C
ORE
Sleeve
to cable
1 Roll
10 Rolls
Wrap self-laminating label
around
L
ABEL
C
ORE
Sleeve
1000
Self-Laminating Label
Self-laminating vinyl label for use
with NWSLC-2 and NWSLC-3
TWS-15V
1.00" Width x 1.60" Height x 0.80" Print-On
Height (25.4 x 40.6 x 20.3 mm), 250 labels/roll
*Order number of cores or rolls required in multiples of Std. Pkg. Qty.
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LS6 Thermal Transfer Printer Labels
Self-Laminating Labels for
Wire and Cable
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Vinyl material with white print-on area
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Clear overlaminate protects legend
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Print with LS6-RWBLK wax ribbon
Part
Number
TWS-6V
TWS-7V
TWS-4V
TWS-5V
TWS-1V
TWS-2V
TWS-3V
TWS-40V
TWS-10V
TWS-11V
TWS-13V
Label Width x Height
AxB
In. (mm)
0.50 x 0.75 (12.7 x 19.1)
1.00 x 0.75 (25.4 x 19.1)
0.50 x 1.00 (12.7 x 25.4)
1.00 x 1.00 25.4 x 25.4)
0.50 x 1.25 (12.7 x 31.8)
1.00 x 1.25 (25.4 x 31.8)
1.50 x 1.25 (38.1 x 31.8)
2.00 x 1.50 (50.8 x 38.1)
1.00 x 2.50 (25.4 x 63.5)
1.50 x 2.50 (38.1 x 63.5)
1.50 x 4.00 (38.1 x 101.6)
Print-On
Height
C
In. (mm)
0.38 (9.5)
0.38 (9.5)
0.38 (9.5)
0.38 (9.5)
0.50 (12.7)
0.50 (12.7)
0.50 (12.7)
0.50 (12.7)
0.75 (19.1)
0.75 (19.1)
1.00 (25.4)
Nominal Cable
Diameter Range
In. (mm)
0.12 (3.1)
0.12 (3.1)
0.12 - 0.20 (3.1 - 5.0)
0.12 - 0.20 (3.1 - 5.0)
0.16 - 0.24 (4.0 - 6.1)
0.16 - 0.24 (4.0 - 6.1)
0.16 - 0.24 (4.0 - 6.1)
0.16 - 0.32 (4.0 - 8.1)
0.24 - 0.56 (6.1 - 14.2)
0.24 - 0.56 (6.1 - 14.2)
0.32 - 0.96 (8.1 - 24.3)
Typical
UTP
Cable
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4 Pair
4 Pair
4 Pair
4 Pair
25 Pair
25 Pair
25 Pair
Typical
Fiber
Optic
Cable
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2-4 Strand
2-4 Strand
2-8 Strand
2-8 Strand
2-8 Strand
2-18 Strand
8-84 Strand
8-84 Strand
42-156
Strand
Typical
Electrical
(THHN)
12 AWG
12 AWG
12-10 AWG
12-10 AWG
8 AWG
8 AWG
8 AWG
8-6 AWG
6 AWG-2/0
6 AWG-2/0
4 AWG-500
MCM
Labels/
Roll
500
250
400
250
350
250
250
250
100
100
100
Std.
Pkg.
Qty.*
Std.
Ctn.
Qty.
1 Roll 10 Rolls
* Order number of rolls required in multiples of Std. Pkg. Qty.
Heat Shrink Labels for Wire and Cable
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Flattened Polyolefin Material
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Service Temperature Range: -22°F to
220°F (-30°C to 105°C)
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Shrink Ratio 3:1 @ 212°F (100°C)
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Flammability meets UL Standard 224
for flammability
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Color: White
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Print with LS6-RWBLK wax ribbon
Tubing
O.D.
In. (mm)
0.13 (3.2)
0.13 (3.2)
0.19 (4.8)
0.19 (4.8)
0.25 (6.4)
0.25 (6.4)
0.50 (12.7)
Width x Height
AxB
In. (mm)
0.50 x 0.25 (12.7 x 6.4)
1.00 x 0.25 (25.4 x 6.4)
0.50 x 0.34 (12.7 x 8.5)
1.00 x 0.34 (25.4 x 8.5)
0.50 x 0.44 (12.7 x 11.2)
1.00 x 0.44 (25.4 x 11.2)
1.00 x 0.84 (25.4 x 21.3)
Nominal Cable
Diameter Range
In. (mm)
0.04 - 0.13 (1.1 - 3.2)
0.04 - 0.13 (1.1 - 3.2)
0.06 - 0.19 (1.6 - 4.8)
0.06 - 0.19 (1.6 - 4.8)
0.08 - 0.25 (2.1 - 6.4)
0.08 - 0.25 (2.1 - 6.4)
0.17 - 0.50 (4.2 - 12.7)
Typical
UTP
Cable
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4 Pair
4 Pair
4 Pair
Typical
Fiber Optic
Cable
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2 Strand
2 Strand
2-8 Strand
2-8 Strand
4-60 Strand
Standard
Butt-Cut
Part
Number
THSW-1•
THSW-2
THSW-6•
THSW-7
THSW-3•
THSW-4
THSW-5
Typical
Electrical
(THHN)
18-12 AWG
18-12 AWG
18-10 AWG
18-10 AWG
18-8 AWG
18-8 AWG
8-1 AWG
Labels/
Roll
200
100
200
100
200
100
100
Std.
Pkg.
Qty.*
Std.
Ctn.
Qty.
1 Roll 10 Rolls
•Indicates butt-cut style label
*Order number of rolls required in multiples of Std. Pkg. Qty.
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