PRINT PROCESS DESCRIPTION
kortho
QiC i-series
H325 IAE
Rev.: 004
3-2
For making a high quality print with the printhead it is important that:
The right amount of energy is applied to the heating elements (customer setting).
The pre-heat is set to the optimum value (customer setting).
The printhead, with the ribbon and substrate in between, is pressed against a platen with the right
force (factory pre-set).
The ambient temperature is between 5 °C - 40 °C (41 °F - 104 °F).
The ribbon and the substrate are matched. Various ribbons are available each with its own specific
characteristics.
The environment and especially the substrate is clean. Some materials, like small hard particles, can
damage the printhead. Due to this white lines will appear in the print. This type of damage is
permanent.
The printhead maintenance, refer to section 10.1.1. Important factors in regards to this are:
o
Abrasion:
the process of wearing down by friction—will occur during normal operation of the
printer. However, it can be minimized through proper care and maintenance and by using a
high quality ribbon.
o
Contamination:
when particulate matter—such as dust—damages the printhead, it becomes
contaminated.
o
Corrosion:
Gradual deterioration of the printhead may occur because of the substrate being
used, incorrect cleaning agents or the environment.
o
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD):
Electrostatic discharge may occur due to improper handling,
charging of non-conductive substrate and ribbon moving through dry air.
o
Moisture:
If your printer is operating in a humid or damp environment, this moisture may
damage the printhead.
o
Residue:
The build-up of residue—or foreign materials—may occur with improper
maintenance, incorrect cleaning agents, inferior substrate or incorrect application setup.
Aggressive cleaning requires the use of Kortho’s specially-formulated cleaning swabs.
3.3 Coding unit
The coding unit can be positioned in almost any position. When positioning the system it is important to
take the following issues into account:
The magazine should face the operator for easy access and clear view on the indicators.
Print in the opposite direction of the substrate movement. This makes sure the substrate will not
move during the print process.
When printing in a vertical position, it is preferable to print upwards.
3.4 User interface
The user interface on the control unit consists of a touch panel displaying the menu structure of operator
menus and a LED indicator showing whether the system is preheating the printhead. Beside this, a
multifunctional button (test print/ reset error/reset ribbon length) and 2 LED indicators are present on the
coding unit.
The touch panel consists of a resistive touch screen and a TFT panel. For accurate operation it is important to
apply the pressure on a relatively small area e.g. by using a stylus. To prevent using a stylus all the time, the
user interface has been optimized for finger touch.
Summary of Contents for qic i series
Page 1: ...MANUAL QiC i series Thermal Transfer Printer Edition H325 IAE Rev 004 English kortho...
Page 14: ...INTRODUCTION kortho QiC i series H325 IAE Rev 004 1 6...
Page 30: ...PRINT PROCESS DESCRIPTION kortho QiC i series H325 IAE Rev 004 3 10...
Page 38: ......
Page 42: ...TRANSPORT STORAGE kortho QiC i series H325 IAE Rev 004 5 4...
Page 110: ...MAINTENANCE kortho QiC i series H325 IAE Rev 004 10 6...
Page 120: ...APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS kortho QiC i series H325 IAE Rev 004 A 4...
Page 133: ...APPENDIX C PART LISTS ILLUSTRATIONS H325 IAE Rev 004 kortho QiC i series C 7 Magazine QiC 30i...
Page 159: ...APPENDIX C PART LISTS ILLUSTRATIONS H325 IAE Rev 004 kortho QiC i series C 33...
Page 160: ...APPENDIX C PART LISTS ILLUSTRATIONS kortho QiC i series H325 IAE Rev 004 C 34...
Page 163: ...APPENDIX D CONNECTIONS H325 IAE Rev 004 kortho QiC i series D 3 X3 Schematic diagram input...
Page 164: ...APPENDIX D CONNECTIONS kortho QiC i series H325 IAE Rev 004 D 4 X3 Schematic diagram output...
Page 165: ...APPENDIX D CONNECTIONS H325 IAE Rev 004 kortho QiC i series D 5 X3 Circuit diagram input...
Page 166: ...APPENDIX D CONNECTIONS kortho QiC i series H325 IAE Rev 004 D 6 X3 Circuit diagram output...
Page 181: ...H325 IAE Rev 004 kortho QiC i series F 1 Appendix F Quick reference...
Page 182: ...APPENDIX F QUICK REFERENCE Kortho QiC i series H325 IAE Rev 004 F 2...
Page 186: ...bv korthofah P O box 3040 2220 CA Katwijk The Netherlands...
