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DuraLabel PRO / DuraLabel PRO 300
Printer Drivers

The following file includes the drivers for Windows NT, 2000, XP and Vista. This is the driver for the DuraLabel PRO, DuraLabel PRO 200, DuraLabel PRO 300 and DuraLabel 4TTP.

The driver install file can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.

DuraLabel Printer Driver (8.4 mb) - Driver Version 7.1.6
(filename: duralabel-driver-7.1.6.exe)

This driver is for Windows 98/ME/NT/2000 and XP. Once the file has been downloaded, it needs to be unzipped with WinZip. It can then be installed.

*NOTE: You need Administrative Rights to install these drivers. Many computer users confuse Administrative Rights with the ability to use the machine. In order to find out if you actually have Administrative Rights, do the following:

Click Start>Settings>Control Panel. Double click users and find out which group your log on name falls in. If it doesn't say "Administrators", then you don't have the ability to install a DuraLabel printer driver to your system and will need to call your IT department to install it.

DuraLabel PRO 300 FAQ's

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I'm having trouble installing the printer driver.

First make sure you have administrative rights on your computer. Many computer users confuse Administrative Rights with the ability to use the machine. In order to find out if you actually have Administrative Rights, do the following:

Click Start>Settings>Control Panel. Double click users and find out which group your log-in name falls in. If it doesn't say "Administrators", then you don't have the ability to install the DuraLabel printer driver on your system. You will need to call your IT department and have them install it.

When the printer finishes the label, it feeds additional tape, then stops with an error light. (Printing on continuous vinyl.)

The printer driver may be set for the wrong type of material.

Check to be sure that the printer driver (Quick Start Guide pages 4-10) sensor type is set to "continuous." You'll find this in the "Advanced Settings" section.

The label backing sticks to the cutter and peels back as the label comes out of the printer.

The most likely cause of this problem is that adhesive has built up on the cutter and the cutter needs to be cleaned.

Thoroughly clean the cutting mechanism using the swabs provided. Proper cleaning will help prevent materials from sticking to the cutter. It may also be helpful to carefully apply a small amount of silicone to the cutter, but care must be taken not to get any on the print head.

Additionally, the 3.2 mil vinyl is less susceptible to this problem than the thinner 2.0 mil vinyl.

When I print I get an error message that begins: "Paper size of section 1 is different from printer page size."

Make sure that you've configured your driver, including setting up a stock, and that the stock has been selected before printing (Quick Start Guide Pages 4-10). To make the change, close your document (on your PC), make the change in the print driver, then re-open the document you want to print.

What do I do when the ribbon feeds out of the front of the printer with the vinyl labels?

Thermal printers use heat to melt "ink" from the ribbon onto the label material. If the thermal print head is running too hot (the print density is too high), too much ink may be melted and it will lightly "glue" the ribbon to the label material.

What will most likely solve this problem is lowering the print density setting.

What do I do about small spots in the printing?

Small particles of dust and dirt on the surface of the tape supply can prevent the ribbon from transferring properly, leaving small spots in the printed area. Keep the ribbon and tape supply as clean as possible and avoid printing in a dusty area. It is also possible that tiny dimples in the surface of the tape supply can prevent the ribbon from transferring. This is rare and usually affects just a few feet out of any roll. Increasing the print density can improve results.

How do I reverse the colors of the pictures and text for the DuraLabel PRO 300 templates or labels I create?

The following applies to Microsoft Word and the Word templates included with the DuraLabel printer.

Highlight the text and then change the font from automatic to white. The second step for text is to go to the text box and choose font. Change the background to black so the white letters appear

I have 4 inch vinyl in my DuraLabel. When I print a label, only the right 2" of label gets printed. There is a jagged edge as the print fades away.

It could be that the printer carriage was not pushed firmly into place the last time the printer was opened.

Make sure that each side of the printer carriage is firmly locked into place. This is due to the left side of the printer carriage not being locked. Release the printer carriage and then close it, firmly pushing on each side to insure that it is locked into place.

My DuraLabel PRO 300 makes one good transfer and then errors.

One or both of the two black plastic spindles that holds the ribbon cores is backwards. The large end or flange of each plastic spindle should be on the right side as you face the machine from the front.

For die-cut labels, the driver settings should be as described in the Help information included with the software:

Sensor Type: vertical
Gap / Black Mark: 0.12 inch
Options: select "cut every" and enter "1" in the box.
Options: Offset: adjust with trial and error depending on which size and type of die cut
label it is (a negative number moves cut to the right, positive to the left)

All other settings should be zero.

If the settings in the driver are correct try rebooting the computer.

Didn't find your question? Fill out our online form to send us an email to our tech support and we can help resolve your problem!

Label Printer Repairs

We Service and repair all makes and models of label printers

We repair: DuraLabel - Varitronics - Kroy - K-Sun - Brother - and other brands of labeling machines

Should your label printer need repairs, our expert service and repair team can handle it.*

Start by giving us a call at 1-800-735-9305 and talking with one of our customer service representatives. They can help you determine the best course of action and they'll be your contact should you have any questions. In many cases they may be able to provide advice that fixes the problem without your having to send your machine in for repair.

Once a service technician has looked over your machine, we'll call you before making repairs. We'll let you know what work needs to be done and what it will cost... before we start the work.

We want your business for years to come, so you won't find us doing unnecessarily work or wasting time. We work quickly and efficiently to identify the problem. If your labeler just needs to be cleaned, we'll clean it and return it to you, at a minimum cost, ready to be used again. Our service technicians know what they are doing and can quickly and correctly diagnose problems and repair them - saving you money.

Packing & Shipping Information - please follow these instructions when returning equipment for service or repair.

If you have a label printer that's not working the way it used to, give us a call at: 1-800-735-9305.

Additional Information:

We are happy to provide technical assistance. Existing customers please feel free to call us, at 1-800-735-9305 or email us. If you are not an existing customer, please email us and we'll be glad to help.

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* Some label printer manufacturers are no longer selling replacement parts to dealers, and now require that all service be done in their service shops. If this applies to your label printer, we'll tell you about it in your initial phone conversation.