FAQs & Troubleshooting

Follow the steps below:

1. Download and install the latest version of the printer driver, firmware, and P-touch Editor from the [Downloads] section of this website.
2. Make sure the printer is set up to use self-laminating tape using either P-touch Editor or the printer keyboard.

> When using P-touch Editor to edit and print labels
> When using the printer keyboard to edit and print labels (PT-E500/D800/E800 series only)

When using P-touch Editor to edit and print labels
 

Use the Cable Labeling Wizard to select the self-laminating tape option:
 

1. Start P-touch Editor.


2. Click [Cable Labeling Wizard].
   

   You can also open the Cable Labeling Wizard from the layout window. Click the Cable Labeling icon ().

   <Express Mode>	<Professional Mode>

3. Select [Self-Laminating] from the Label Type drop-down list.
   


4. Specify the settings you want and click [OK].
    
5. Edit and print the label.

   <Express Mode>	<Professional Mode>

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When using the printer keyboard to edit and print labels (PT-E500/D800/E800 series only)

> For PT-E500/E550W

> For PT-D800W/E800W/E800T/E800TK/E850TKW

For PT-E500/E550W
 

1. Install the self-laminating tape into the printer.


2. Press the [Cable Wrap] key.
   
   The keyboard layout may differ depending on your model.
   


3. Make sure that the LCD displays [SELF-LAMINATING].
   

   If the LCD displays [CABLE WRAP] instead of [SELF-LAMINATING], update your printer's firmware.
   Download and install the latest firmware from the [Downloads] section, and then repeat this procedure again starting from step 1.

4. Specify the settings you want, and then click the [OK] or [Enter] key.


5. Edit and print the label.

For PT-D800W/E800W/E800T/E800TK/E850TKW

1. Install the self-laminating tape into the printer.
    
2. Select [Cable Label] using the cursor keys (  ), and then press the [OK] or [Enter] key.

   <PT-D800W/E800W>	<PT-E800TK/E850TKW>



3. Select [Cable Wrap] using the cursor keys (  ), and then press the [OK] or [Enter] key.
   


4. Make sure that the LCD displays [Self-Laminating].
   

   If [Self-Laminating] does not appear on the LCD, update the printer's firmware.
   Download and install the latest firmware from the [Downloads] section of this website, and then repeat this procedure again starting from step 1.

5. Specify the settings you want, and then press the [OK] or [Enter] key.
    
6. Edit and print the label.

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