Section 6: Printing from a Mac
6A Printer Utility Settings (Color Label 500 Utility)
The Color Label 500 Utility is used to interact with the printer for gathering ink levels, maintenance, alignment, and several other functions.
To Find Color Label 500 Utility:
Color Label 500 Utility automatically installs with your printer driver and can be accessed through the Printer & Scanners in Mac under Apple Icon – System Preferences.
- Connect the printer via USB and turn on the power. The Color Label 500 Utility accesses most of the information it uses from the printer itself so the printer must be turned on and communicating for the program to open.
- Go to the Apple Icon – System Preferences - Printers and Scanners, select the PTI Color_Label_500, click on, Options & Supplies, and Open Printer Utility. Or you may simply print to the printer and the Utility will open. The Color Label 500 Utility has 4 tabs that are arranged on the top of the window. Each tab opens a screen that has various similar functions.
- Status Tab (First Tab). Displays ink levels, print counter and any error messages.
- Cartridge Tab (Second Tab). Use for aligning the cartridge, cleaning the cartridge, and changing cartridge.
- Alignment Tab (Third Tab). Adjusts vertical and horizontal print alignment. Changes the Stock Sensor Mode and toggles the Output/Cut Mode.
- Settings Tab (Fourth Tab). Displays printer information including firmware version, driver version, and software version. Check for updates and set other advanced settings.
