Connect DuraLabel PRO to a PC

Overview

Before you begin, connect the power supply from the DuraLabel PRO/PRO 300 printer to an electrical outlet. Next, connect the USB or parallel cable from the printer to your PC, then power ON your printer. Note: You may need IT administrator privileges to install a driver.

Like visuals? You can view the instructional tutorial here: DuraLabel Lab Pro User Guide

Inserting the Installation CD

Before inserting the installation CD, please refer to the specific instructions for the type of cable you?re using. When using a USB cable, follow instructions in the section, Using a USB Cable. When using a parallel cable, follow instructions in the section, Using a Parallel Cable.

NOTE: When printing RTK, arc flash, and other die-cut or B Mark labels, you must set up the print driver and printer. Refer to the appropriate sections on Die-Cut Label Printing Instructions or B Mark Label Printing Instructions.

Using a USB Cable

The following instructions are only for those using a USB cable. If installing manually, skip to the section on Using a Parallel Cable.

1. Insert the DuraLabel PRO or DuraLabel PRO 300 Installation CD in your computer?s disk drive. A DuraLabel PRO/PRO 300 startup screen will appear. NOTE: If the CD does not run automatically, go to Start > Computer and double-click on your CD/DVD drive, which should show the DL icon.
2. Click on Driver Wizard, then click Next in the Driver Wizard setup window that appears.
3. Click I Agree on the Windows Printer Driver License Agreement window that appears.
4. Select DuraLabel PRO or DuraLabel PRO 300 and click Next on the DuraLabel Driver Selection window that appears.
5. Choose the install location and click Install on the Choose Install Location window that appears. An Installing window shows installation progress.
6. Select Install printer drivers* on the Driver Wizard window that appears and click Next. NOTE: You will receive a notice if a previous driver is found that should be removed. Please refer to the section on Upgrading a Driver for instructions on uninstalling a driver.
7. A Plug and Play Detection window appears. Highlight DuraLabel DuraLabel PRO or DuraLabel PRO 300 and click Next. NOTE: Windows 8 users, do not select the listed printer. Instead, check Install a driver for another printer and click Next. Select DuraLabel DuraLabel Pro or DuraLabel Pro 300 and click Next. Select the appropriate port and click Next.
8. Enter Printer Name and set it as the default printer, if you choose, by checking the adjoining box in the Specify Printer Name window that opens. Choose a sharing option, then click Next.
9. Review information on the Completing the Seagull Driver Wizard window that appears. Click Finish if the information is correct. If it isn?t correct, then revise the selections made in previous steps and click Finish when the window?s information is accurate.
10. A Driver Wizard Completed Successfully window appears, confirming the printer driver installation was completed successfully. Now click Close.
11. The previous window closes and a Completing the DuraLabel Driver Setup Wizard window appears. Click Finish to complete the new driver installation.

Using a Parallel Cable

The following instructions are only for those using a parallel cable.

1. Insert the DuraLabel PRO or DuraLabel PRO 300 Installation CD in your computer?s disk drive. A DuraLabel PRO/PRO 300 startup screen will appear. NOTE: If the CD does not run automatically, go to Start > Computer and double-click on your CD/DVD drive, which should show the DL icon.
2. Click on Driver Wizard, then click Next on the new Driver Wizard
3. Click I Agree on the Windows Printer Driver License Agreement window that appears.
4. Select DuraLabel PRO or DuraLabel PRO 300 and click Next on the DuraLabel Driver Setup window that appears.
5. Choose the install location and click Install on the Choose Install Location window that appears. An Installing window shows installation progress.
6. Select Install printer drivers on the Driver Wizard window that appears and click Next.
7. Select DuraLabel DuraLabel PRO or DuraLabel PRO 300 on the Specify Printer Model window that appears and click Next.
8. Select the LPT1 port on the Specify Port window that appears and click Next.
9. Select Printer Name, set the printer as default, and choose printer sharing options on the Specify Printer Name window that opens, then click Next.
10. Review information on the Completing the Seagull Driver Wizard window that opens and click Finish if the information is correct. If it isn?t correct, then revise the selections made in previous steps and click Finish when the window?s information is accurate.
11. A Driver Wizard Completed Successfully window appears, confirming the printer driver installation was completed successfully. Click Close.
12. The previous window closes and a Completing the DuraLabel Driver Setup Wizard window appears. Click Finish to complete the new driver installation.

Upgrading a Driver

If you?re upgrading from a previously installed driver, follow these steps to uninstall the previous driver. Note: You may need to restart your computer during installation of the new driver.

1. Insert the installation CD.
2. Press the Uninstall Driver button on the installation screen.
3. Click Remove printer drivers, then click Next.
4. Click Use advanced printer driver removal options, then click Next.
5. Check all existing DuraLabel printers, then click Next.
6. Check all existing DuraLabel drivers, then click Next.
7. Check all existing DuraLabel components, then click Next.
8. Check the files associated with the deleted items you wish to remove, then click Next.
9. Review the list provided, then click Finish.
10. Click Restart.

The new DuraLabel PRO printer driver may now be installed.

More Support Options

If you have any questions about using your DuraLabel PRO/PRO300 printer, get help from DuraLabel? world-class support team by calling 800-788-5572 or visiting GraphicProducts.com. We?re here to help with all your labeling needs!