HPKE103 Thermal Label Printer User Guide
- June 11, 2024
- HP
Table of Contents
Thermal Label Printer User Guide
KE103
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Product Overview
Set up instructions
Powering the printer
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First, connect the AC adapter jack to the printer adapter port.
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Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
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Connect the power cord to a power source or outlet.
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Connect the USB cable to the back of the label printer.
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Connect the other end of the USB cable to a PC or Mac computer.
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Turn on the printer with the power switch.
Loading the labels
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Press on the release lever on the side of the printer to unlock the printer cover.
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Lift the printer cover and place the label between the media holder guides. NOTE: Make sure the printing side of the label is facing up when placing the label.
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Adjust the media holder guides to hold the type of label you have in place. NOTE: Once the media holders guides are set, you can continue to load labels through the back of the printer without opening the cover.
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Close the printer cover. Once printer cover is closed, label should align on its own. If it doesn’t, press the feed button to align the label. NOTE: By default, most platforms are preset to 8.5- x11″ labels. Make sure to adjust your label size accordingly based on your printing needs.
Installing the driver
- Install the driver for Mac or PC at hpworksolutions.com/setup to start using your printer.
Pro tips
- Avoid using poor quality labels as they can damage the printer
- Regularly clean the printer head.
- Press the feed button on the printer to skip a blank label.
- If paper is jammed, turn off the printer and allow the printer head to cool down.
- Open the cover and ensure that the rubber is clean. For cleaning, use an alcohol swab then wait for the area to dry before turning on the printer
*See page 8 for more on maintenance.
Feed button action guide
| Function | Action | LED color |
|---|---|---|
| Label Feed Test/ Label Alignment | Press the feed button once to align the | |
| label and make sure label feeds through the printer. | When complete, light |
will be solid green
Configuration Page Printing| Press & hold the feed button for 1- 3 seconds to
print out a configuration page that will give you information about the
printer.| Slow blinking green light
Manual Printer Calibration (if needed)| Press & hold the feed button for 4 – 6
seconds to calibrate the printer.| Fast blinking green light
Factory Reset| Press & hold the feed button for 7 – 9 seconds to reset device
back to factory settings.| Slow blinking red light
LED Color guide
| LED color | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow solid light | N/A | Printer is getting ready. |
| Green solid light | N/A | Printer Is ready to print. |
| Slow blinking yellow light | Printer is having trouble with the label or gap | |
| sensor may not have recognized media. | Remove the labels from the printer. |
Then, carefully insert the labels back into the printer. Make sure the labels
are properly installed in the printer
Fast blinking yellow light| Firmware Is updating.| Walt for the printer to
finish updating.
Red solid light
| Printer cover is open.| Make sure the printer cover is closed fully before
you start to print.
Slow blinking red light| Label is jammed or labels are running low.| Open the
printer cover and adjust the labels as needed.
Maintenance
Cleaning printer head
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Turn the printer off, remove the power cord and AC adapter, and n en thp rover
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Wait until printer head cools down.
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Clean printer head using alcohol swab.
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Wait until alcohol completely dries before closing the cover.
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Connect the AC adapter and power cord to the printer and print a test page to check that printer head is clean.
Safety precautions
- Please turn off and unplug the printer when it is not in use for long periods of time.
- Use only with the power cord and power adapter supplied with the product. tower rating: 24Vdc, 2.5 A
- Do not bend the power cord excessively or place objects on the cord.
- CAUTION: The printer head can become very hot after printing labels.
- Do not touch the printer head.
- Keep the printer out of reach of children and pets.
- Do not use printer if any parts are missing or damaged.
- Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the printer yourself.
For more information
To watch a quick setup video or to learn more about your HP Label Printer,
please visit
www.hpworksolutions.com/setup or scan
the OR code:
To view
the two-year limited warranty, please go to:
www.hpworksolutions.com
Need help?
Get in touch with our knowledgeable customer service team
by accessing our live chat at
www.hpworksolutions.com,
emailing us at
support@hpworksolutions.com,
or calling 1-877-424-9746.
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