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Kiaro! 200 Maintenance Utility

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Kiaro! 200 User Guide

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Adjust the slant of each color. Enter the best aligned values for both sides of the 
left (2) and right (1) printheads.

Black (K) is the reference color. Cyan (C), magenta (M), and yellow (Y) 
adjustments are made relative to black.

The printhead (left or right) is indicated after the color abbreviation for each pattern. 
The left printhead is indicated as 2, and the right printhead is indicated as 1. For 
example, C1A and C1B indicate the cyan patterns printed by the right printhead.

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Choose 

Save to Printer

. The slant adjustment settings will be saved.

Note: 

If accurate slant alignment cannot be achieved by these adjustments, you 

can use the Reference options to adjust the alignment of the reference color black. 
After adjusting the reference color, repeat the slant alignment procedure.

Using the Missing Nozzle Adjustment

If a printhead nozzle is not functioning properly, you may notice small vertical lines of 
missing color on printed labels. If a nozzle is clogged, you can often resolve the issue 
using the cleaning functions.

If multiple cleanings do not resolve the issue, a nozzle may no longer be functioning. 
In this case, you can use the missing nozzle adjustment procedure to identify 
non-functioning nozzles. The printer will apply more ink from nozzles adjacent to 
non-functioning nozzles in an attempt to compensate for the missing nozzle.

Note: 

This adjustment works best when correcting an issue with a single nozzle. The 

adjustment is not recommended in situations with multiple consecutive non-functioning 
nozzles, or in situations with clogged nozzles.

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Ensure that 8.35 x 6.1 in. (212 x 155 mm) media is loaded.

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Launch the Kiaro! 200 Maintenance Utility.

From the Windows Start Menu, choose 

Start > All Programs > QuickLabel 

Kiaro! 200 > Kiaro! 200 Maintenance Utility

. A language and printer prompt will 

open.

Select a display language and the Kiaro! 200 printer you want to connect to. 
Choose 

OK

.

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Choose the 

Adjustments

 tab.

Summary of Contents for Kiaro! 200

Page 1: ...bels 4 8 wide Print 1200 dpi at 8 per second No wasting labels USER GUIDE Congratulations on owning a Kiaro 200 inkjet color label printer This User Guide will help you start printing labels re load p...

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Page 4: ...be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new The customer is responsible for freight to return the printer or component to our factory We will ship the repaired or replace...

Page 5: ...tible with the Kiaro 200 This warranty is void if the Kiaro 200 ink cartridge has been damaged by accident abuse neglect or misapplication if the product has been improperly installed or maintained if...

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Page 7: ...ect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications...

Page 8: ...oduct should be handed over to a designated collection point e g on an authorized one for one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrica...

Page 9: ...s For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products please contact QuickLabel Also this product complies with the India E waste Rule 2011 and prohibits use of lead mercury hexavalen...

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Page 11: ...Right Side View 21 Printer Details 22 Inside the Printer 23 Operation Panel 24 Switching the Printer On and Off 25 Switching the Printer On 25 Switching the Printer Off 26 QuickLabel Services 27 Kiar...

Page 12: ...sition 60 Cleaning Tab 61 Cleaning Printheads 61 Preparing for Moving 62 Preparing for Shipping 62 Priming the Printheads 63 Refreshing Kiaro 200D Ink 63 Test Print Tab 64 Printing a Test Pattern 64 A...

Page 13: ...Correct Position 106 Media Contacting Printheads 107 Poor Print Quality 108 Media Surface Contamination 109 Scuffing of Surface Material 110 Non Functioning Nozzle 111 Clogged Nozzle 112 Debris on Pr...

Page 14: ...Contents iv Kiaro 200 User Guide...

Page 15: ...to 30 degrees Celsius Ensure the environment humidity is within 10 to 90 relative humidity Avoid installing printer near fire in a dusty place or in a place where ammonia gas is generated When install...

Page 16: ...grams Three persons are required to lift the printer Lift only by the black frame on the bottom of the printer Do not grasp any other part of the printer to lift it Do not lift the unit by the print e...

Page 17: ...ng procedure to unpack the printer Keep the packing materials for future transportation 1 Remove the cardboard box and other shipping materials from the pallet Note The printer model on the left has t...

Page 18: ...t lift the unit by the print engine Attempting to lift the printer in an improper position can result in fall of the printer or injury 4 Place the printer on a horizontal table Then remove all pieces...

Page 19: ...pushing it downward 3 Take out the ink tanks from the package Then remove the packing materials Do not touch the ink outlet and terminal to prevent soiling of the surrounding work area damage to the i...

Page 20: ...his step 5 Slowly insert the ink tank as far as it will go and then close the ink tank lever Caution There are sharp pins in the ink tank slot Never put your fingers in this area Note The printer is d...

Page 21: ...ink loading In such a case turn on the power to start ink loading again Caution Restarting the ink loading causes extra ink waste 1 Connect the power cord to the printer Use the power cord appropriate...

Page 22: ...depending on the Kiaro 200 model you are using You can identify the Kiaro 200 model based on whether it has a roll cover over the supply mandrel area 1 If your printer model has a roll cover open it...

Page 23: ...re the side of the roll contacts the inner flange 2 6 Reinstall the outer flange 4 Refer to the information below to determine whether to tighten the mandrel If your printer model has a roll cover tur...

Page 24: ...of the printer The media path is illustrated below If your printer model has a roll cover the mandrel will unwind and feed media as the dancer arm is lifted Do not turn the supply mandrel by hand to a...

Page 25: ...ve smoothly without being hindered by the input guide Note The guide should be positioned to just touch the edge of the liner and not cause exposed liner to curl on either side 12 Pull the media until...

Page 26: ...odel has a roll cover close it 17 Ensure the power switch on the supply mandrel is in the on position Verifying Label Width When designing labels ensure the width of your label design matches the widt...

Page 27: ...torun program does not start automatically use Windows Explorer to launch the Setup exe file located in the root level of the CD 3 Use the driver installation wizard to install the driver Refer to the...

Page 28: ...D and then connect the printer to your PC via the USB cable If you connected the USB cable before running the installation wizard on the Kiaro 200 Installation CD Windows 7 and Windows 8 will not reco...

Page 29: ...Unspecified list Then choose Properties The QuickLabel Kiaro 200 Properties window will open Choose the Hardware tab 3 Select Astro Med IncQuickLabel Kiaro 200 and choose Properties The Properties win...

Page 30: ...igital signing warning messages appear choose to continue the installation These messages indicate that the driver has not been logo tested by Microsoft However it has been tested thoroughly by QuickL...

Page 31: ...ia DHCP or static IP address Additionally if you change the selection from static IP address to DHCP wait at least 30 seconds before proceeding to allow the printer to establish DHCP communication Sel...

Page 32: ...Quick Start Guide 18 Kiaro 200 User Guide...

Page 33: ...label printer instantly prints professional quality labels at an attractive cost per label Where the Kiaro 200 stands apart from other inkjet label printers in that it doesn t require a speed quality...

Page 34: ...our QuickLabel Media Specialist to stock up on blank labels and Kiaro 200 inks Printer Part Names and Functions Kiaro 200 Left Side View 1 3 2 Part Description 1 Roll Cover The roll cover is installed...

Page 35: ...nect a LAN cable here to connect to the computer 3 USB Port Connect a USB cable here to connect to the computer 4 Power Connector and Main Power Switch Connect the power cord here The main power switc...

Page 36: ...l Keys necessary for operation and LEDs to indicate the state of the printer are provided on this panel 3 Power Switch Use this switch when the printer is scheduled to be unused for a long period of t...

Page 37: ...ion 1 Upper Unit Release Lever Push this lever up to release the upper unit 2 Ink Tanks Black Bk cyan C magenta M and yellow Y ink tanks are loaded 3 Transport Unit The transport unit feeds label medi...

Page 38: ...one second during printing cancels all jobs to abort printing Paused Pressing this key restarts printing Pressing this key for about one second during printing cancels all jobs to abort printing 3 FEE...

Page 39: ...Online mode the STATUS LED stays lit Note When the printer is in sleep mode press the power key to return the printer to online mode The printer will also wake up from the sleep mode automatically as...

Page 40: ...int job This could cause damage because the printhead cannot return to the home position When the printer is not used for a long period of time To prevent media from discoloring remove it from the med...

Page 41: ...ht label material and on designing label files for custom and special label shapes Your personal Media Specialist is available to Provide a point of contact for ongoing development of label materials...

Page 42: ...kSwap Under the QuickSwap Repair and Replacement Service you receive replacement or repair of any faulty system parts excluding those damaged by abuse or neglect without cost Please note that the Quic...

Page 43: ...yout and printing Disabling Anti aliasing Most graphic design software applications provide anti aliasing features that result in the appearance of smooth color transitions When designing labels that...

Page 44: ...0 or 0 1 0 or 1 1 1 will print using only black ink Process Black This method uses a mixture of inks when printing black If RGB color values are not between 0 and 1 process black will be used For exa...

Page 45: ...to produce superior 1200 pixel per inch output quality This setting is not used in vector based design applications such as Adobe Illustrator Use in gamut colors When designing in color ensure you use...

Page 46: ...rinters In Windows 7 choose Start Devices and Printers In Windows 8 access the Search option by pointing to the upper right corner of the screen Search for Control Panel and click the Control Panel ic...

Page 47: ...axes In Windows Vista choose Start Control Panel Printers In Windows 7 choose Start Devices and Printers In Windows 8 access the Search option by pointing to the upper right corner of the screen Searc...

Page 48: ...Enter the label length also called maximum printable length or MPL The MPL is printed on a label located inside the cardboard core of the label roll 9 Select the type of material the label will be pr...

Page 49: ...mport or export label stock information This is helpful when transferring label stock settings between multiple computers Import Choose this option to import label stock information from a file Export...

Page 50: ...speed is identical in best and fast modes Labels will be printed with 600 dpi resolution Economy If you select this option labels will be printed using less ink This mode is best used for printing lab...

Page 51: ...in gamut color This results in no change to in gamut colors but can significantly alter relationships between in and out of gamut colors This is often visible in the form of large flat looking areas o...

Page 52: ...ol Panel icon In the Control Panel window click View Devices and Printers Right click the printer icon and choose Printing Preferences The QuickLabel Kiaro 200 Printing Preferences window will open No...

Page 53: ...tion affects the darker regions of the image A lower value lightens dark regions while a higher value makes them darker Sharpness Select whether to adjust the image sharpness Brightness Select whether...

Page 54: ...per right corner of the screen Search for Control Panel and click the Control Panel icon In the Control Panel window click View Devices and Printers Right click the printer icon and choose Printing Pr...

Page 55: ...y the printer When the printer does not have enough data it will stop printing wait for the required amount of data then retract media to the next label and resume printing If automatic speed is used...

Page 56: ...l with the manual cutter Note Do not pull the printed labels in any direction as they exit the printer Pulling the labels may result in a media jam Related Topics Using the Manual Cutter on page 42 Us...

Page 57: ...rn the cutter to the original position 4 Verify that the cut is located in the center of the reflective mark as illustrated by the dashed red line below If the cut is not located in the center of the...

Page 58: ...b 2 You can view status information in the Printer Status area This area will display informational error and warning messages related to your printer s current status 3 If necessary you can initiate...

Page 59: ...choose Status Monitor In the Kiaro 200 printer driver choose Status Monitor from the Status tab 2 You can view print job information in the Job Status area 3 If necessary you can cancel an in progres...

Page 60: ...w an estimate of the maintenance cartridge level percentage in the Maintenance Cartridge Level area Changing or Replacing Media Removing Media Some steps for removing media will differ slightly depend...

Page 61: ...upper unit release lever up to open the upper unit 4 Adjust the input guide inside the upper unit Press the green lever and slide the guide fully away from the media Then release the green lever 5 Pul...

Page 62: ...llustrated The printer model on the right does not have the roll cover 8 Turn the mandrel adjustment knob 3 counterclockwise to loosen the mandrel 9 Remove the outer flange 4 from the mandrel 10 Grasp...

Page 63: ...roll cover Caution Do not turn the supply mandrel by hand to advance the media Turning the mandrel by hand can result in printer damage 3 Turn the mandrel adjustment knob 3 counterclockwise to loosen...

Page 64: ...igning and Printing Labels 50 Kiaro 200 User Guide 7 Open the ink tank door 8 Push the upper unit release lever up to open the upper unit 9 Turn the power switch on the supply mandrel to the on positi...

Page 65: ...t this time The media roll should rotate freely on the mandrel during this process 11 Adjust the input guide inside the upper unit Press the green lever and slide the guide just before it contacts the...

Page 66: ...Position the media exit guide just before it contacts the media Label media should be able to move smoothly without being hindered by the exit guide Note The guide should be positioned to just touch...

Page 67: ...Designing and Printing Labels Kiaro 200 User Guide 53 17 Ensure the power switch on the supply mandrel is in the on position...

Page 68: ...Designing and Printing Labels 54 Kiaro 200 User Guide...

Page 69: ...intenance Utility is installed during the driver installation process The utility allows you to view printer information and perform a variety of maintenance functions Printer Information Tab Use the...

Page 70: ...section also provides the amount of media that has been transported through the system Environment This section provides the current temperature and humidity of the printer location Print Heads This...

Page 71: ...nance Utility From the Windows Start Menu choose Start All Programs QuickLabel Kiaro 200 Kiaro 200 Maintenance Utility A language and printer prompt will open Select a display language and the Kiaro 2...

Page 72: ...u can adjust the baseline 200 to 200 dots 1 Launch the Kiaro 200 Maintenance Utility From the Windows Start Menu choose Start All Programs QuickLabel Kiaro 200 Kiaro 200 Maintenance Utility A language...

Page 73: ...djusts the horizontal position of the printed image You can adjust the baseline 93 to 200 dots 1 Launch the Kiaro 200 Maintenance Utility From the Windows Start Menu choose Start All Programs QuickLab...

Page 74: ...enance Utility From the Windows Start Menu choose Start All Programs QuickLabel Kiaro 200 Kiaro 200 Maintenance Utility A language and printer prompt will open Select a display language and the Kiaro...

Page 75: ...r if an error is occurring When cleaning is in progress do not perform any other operation Note Cleaning the printhead consumes ink Clean the printhead only when necessary The cleaning options discuss...

Page 76: ...0 Maintenance Utility A language and printer prompt will open Select a display language and the Kiaro 200 printer you want to connect to Choose OK 2 Choose the Cleaning tab 3 Choose Moving Follow the...

Page 77: ...intenance Utility A language and printer prompt will open Select a display language and the Kiaro 200 printer you want to connect to Choose OK 2 Choose the Cleaning tab 3 Choose whether to prime the l...

Page 78: ...s QuickLabel Kiaro 200 Kiaro 200 Maintenance Utility A language and printer prompt will open Select a display language and the Kiaro 200 printer you want to connect to Choose OK 3 Choose the Test Prin...

Page 79: ...only if you notice vertical misregistration between the areas printed by each printhead This procedure is often required after replacing printheads 1 Ensure that 8 35 x 6 1 in 212 x 155 mm media is lo...

Page 80: ...gnment The Vertical Printhead Alignment window will open This window provides a coarse and fine alignment pattern Start with the coarse adjustment and align the printheads as close as possible Then us...

Page 81: ...Print Fine Alignment Pattern 10 Use a magnifying glass or loupe to examine the pattern closely Note if vertical adjustment is needed based on line alignment If the reference line V is aligned with ze...

Page 82: ...t 8 35 x 6 1 in 212 x 155 mm media is loaded 2 Launch the Kiaro 200 Maintenance Utility From the Windows Start Menu choose Start All Programs QuickLabel Kiaro 200 Kiaro 200 Maintenance Utility A langu...

Page 83: ...istration Pattern 6 Use a magnifying glass or loupe to examine the patterns closely The top pattern is used for vertical registration and the bottom pattern is used for horizontal registration Note if...

Page 84: ...theads overlap slightly near the center of the print area In some label designs a printing artifact may appear resulting from the line where both printheads overlap You can use the Optimize for Dither...

Page 85: ...l registration process to adjust color registration for each width group individually This procedure is useful when you notice color registration differences based on the width of the labels being pri...

Page 86: ...brackets are based on the total width TW of the media construction including the narrow portions of exposed liner near the edges of the media When you select a bracket the current settings for the bra...

Page 87: ...adjustment to move the left and right printheads horizontally relative to each other Positive values move the printheads closer Negative values move the printheads apart Choose Save to Printer The he...

Page 88: ...ocedure adjusts the angularity of each color relative to the reference color black It ensures that all colors are parallel to black Note The slant adjustment is rarely needed Contact Technical Support...

Page 89: ...00 User Guide 75 4 Choose Slant Adjustment The Slant Adjustment window will open 5 Choose Print Slant Pattern 6 Use a magnifying glass or loupe to examine the patterns closely Note if slant adjustment...

Page 90: ...e is not functioning properly you may notice small vertical lines of missing color on printed labels If a nozzle is clogged you can often resolve the issue using the cleaning functions If multiple cle...

Page 91: ...200 Maintenance Utility Kiaro 200 User Guide 77 4 Choose Missing Nozzle Adjustment The Missing Nozzle Adjustment window will open 5 Choose Print Missing Nozzle Adjustment Pattern The pattern will be p...

Page 92: ...ad is indicated as 2 and the right printhead is indicated as 1 For example K1 indicates the black pattern printed by the right printhead In the following example of the black pattern for the right pri...

Page 93: ...osing Remove from List 10 When you are finished entering adjustments choose Print Confirmation Pattern The pattern will be reprinted but with your adjustments applied Examine the pattern to ensure the...

Page 94: ...uage and printer prompt will open Select a display language and the Kiaro 200 printer you want to connect to Choose OK 2 Choose the Adjustments tab 3 Choose TOF Threshold Adjustment The Threshold Adju...

Page 95: ...the Kiaro 200 printer you want to connect to Choose OK 2 Choose the Adjustments tab 3 Choose Turn Auto Calibration On Top of form sensor threshold adjustments will be cleared and automatic calibratio...

Page 96: ...4 Choose Density Adjustment The Density Adjustment window will open 5 Choose Print Density Adjustment Pattern A density pattern for each color will be printed The left right color pairs in this patte...

Page 97: ...se the System Logs tab to view the error history and save log files It also provides a convenient way to e mail QuickLabel Support Viewing the Error History 1 Launch the Kiaro 200 Maintenance Utility...

Page 98: ...f log you want to save Save History to File Choose this option to save the error history to a text file on your PC Save Printer Settings to File Choose this option to save the printer s registration c...

Page 99: ...gloves to prevent ink from staining your hands during this procedure 1 Launch the Kiaro 200 Maintenance Utility From the Windows Start Menu choose Start All Programs QuickLabel Kiaro 200 Kiaro 200 Mai...

Page 100: ...unit from the left and or right print module 4 Choose Start Follow the on screen instructions to complete this procedure Replacing the Blade Cleaner Use the following procedure to replace the blade cl...

Page 101: ...Kiaro 200 Maintenance Utility Kiaro 200 User Guide 87 Advanced Tab The Advanced tab is reserved for use only by Technical Support...

Page 102: ...Kiaro 200 Maintenance Utility 88 Kiaro 200 User Guide...

Page 103: ...maintain printhead quality the printer stops operating before it is completely out of ink Therefore a small amount of ink remains in the ink tank to be replaced To get good printing results use up ea...

Page 104: ...e out the ink tanks from the package Then remove the packing materials Do not touch the ink outlet and terminal to prevent soiling of the surrounding work area damage to the ink tank and poor printing...

Page 105: ...this step 6 Slowly insert the ink tank as far as it will go and then close the ink tank lever Caution There are sharp pins in the ink tank slot Never put your fingers in this area Note The printer is...

Page 106: ...displayed in the Status Monitor and the printer stops Note For safety keep the maintenance cartridge out of the reach of children If ink is accidentally ingested contact a physician immediately To pr...

Page 107: ...oving the maintenance cartridge full of ink take care not to incline or drop it The spilled or scattered ink may stain the floor or clothing 3 Insert a new maintenance cartridge 4 Close the maintenanc...

Page 108: ...y then use it to clean the exterior covers of the printer Warning Use only a slightly damp cloth thoroughly wrung out to clean the printer interior Never use alcohol thinner benzene or any other flamm...

Page 109: ...er Maintenance Kiaro 200 User Guide 95 2 Turn off the power switch and then remove the power plug from the wall outlet 3 Open the ink tank door 4 Push the upper unit release lever up to open the upper...

Page 110: ...lose the upper unit slowly 6 Wipe off ink dust and paper dust adhered around the transport unit and upper unit bottom areas spur roller media ejection slot with a cloth dipped in water and tightly wru...

Page 111: ...the Paper length error or Paper jam error occurred and an error message is continuously displayed the paper detection area may be soiled with paper dust Clean the area with a cotton swab 8 Close the...

Page 112: ...ility A language and printer prompt will open Select a display language and the Kiaro 200 printer you want to connect to Choose OK 3 Choose the Printer Information tab 4 Choose Update Firmware The Upg...

Page 113: ...error message will be displayed and printing will be suspended 1 Open the ink tank door Error Messages Problem Solution Upper unit open The upper unit is open Close the upper unit Ink tank door open...

Page 114: ...ubleshooting 100 Kiaro 200 User Guide 2 Push the upper unit release lever up to open the upper unit 3 Remove the media jammed on the transport unit 4 Cut the media before the jam 5 Reload the label me...

Page 115: ...e door and ensure it is closed tightly Printer is not connected to the com puter Check the USB cable and make sure that it is connected to the printer and the computer Media is not loaded correctly Lo...

Page 116: ...try to print Be sure to cancel the print job if it remains after the computer is restarted Check Point Solution Media loaded with the right side up Load media so that the black mark is located at the...

Page 117: ...driver or in Custom QuickLa bel Omni Auto print speed is recom mended Check Point Solution Streaks appear on the printout Open the Cleaning tab of the Mainte nance Utility and perform cleaning If the...

Page 118: ...receives the ink correctly Causes As media passes through the transport assembly these gears come into contact with the surface of the label material Possible Solutions Clean the spur gears with a sl...

Page 119: ...vent nozzles from clogging when not in constant use Cause As media passes through the transport assembly nozzles that are not firing based on the position and the label content being printed will fire...

Page 120: ...semble specified label content but rather abstract patterns of ink with varying ink dispersion Cause The print module is obstructed and did not fully lower into a printing position The distance betwee...

Page 121: ...ding at various points indicating a smearing Cause Media is physically coming into contact with the printhead surfaces as it passes through the transport assembly Possible Solutions Reload the media e...

Page 122: ...Severe mottled look across the printable web Ink unable to be absorbed further Ink may exhibit signs of cracking across the top of the media Cause Using unapproved media type or using wrong media pro...

Page 123: ...other marks related to handling the media before printing are visible after the label has been printed Cause Contaminants on the label surface can cause undesirable defects or anomalies because it in...

Page 124: ...els highlights the various scuff marks scratches dull and or mottled area of the label material Cause Inherent flaws in the surface of a media can become more visible after printing solid color fills...

Page 125: ...ent from a nozzle that could work but doesn t This typically will only occur in printheads being used beyond their life expectancy Possible Solutions Running a printhead cleaning routine from the main...

Page 126: ...ad is clogged by debris dried ink or an air bubble Possible Solutions Running a printhead cleaning routine from the maintenance utility will attempt to resolve the clog Cleaning Printheads Running a p...

Page 127: ...ple contiguous nozzles in the printhead are clogged by debris Possible Solutions Running a heavy printhead cleaning routine from the maintenance utility will attempt to resolve the clog Cleaning Print...

Page 128: ...ide Voids in Print Description Wide areas across one or more printheads are not printing Cause The printheads are not correctly seated in the print module and data is being lost as a result Possible S...

Page 129: ...nsity Due to Torque Description Horizontal lines of density change across the web Cause Too much torque is causing the label roll to get pulled during printing Possible Solutions Lower rewinder torque...

Page 130: ...ption Smear marks on media surface after printing Cause Media is physically coming into contact with surfaces before ink is dried Possible Solutions Handle media with care post printing Ensure media i...

Page 131: ...tent shifting label content Cause As the ink is being sprayed in the printer the media moves faster or slower than intended and a print defect results Possible Solutions If a rewinder is in use ensure...

Page 132: ...a physical cleaning Cause Introduction of ink from one printhead into a different printhead with use of a cleaning stick has contaminated the printhead in question Possible Solutions Perform a printhe...

Page 133: ...sted on the inner core of the media Verify the MPL value as Total Repeat Reflective Mark Length 5 Add a 0 25 inch or 6 mm 300 dots outline box to the label Use the following dimensions for the box Lab...

Page 134: ...imum overbleed value inspect the label Ensure that the liner from the right edge of the physical label to the right edge of the total construction is 14mm If it is not exactly 14mm the media is made o...

Page 135: ...enough to support the weight of the printer and the rewinder Do not turn the rewinder mandrel by hand to rewind the media Turning the mandrel by hand can result in rewinder damage Installing the Rewi...

Page 136: ...on the printer Lower the rewinder while ensuring the slots engage with the screws 5 Plug the rewinder power cord 3 into the power receptacle 4 on the Kiaro 200 6 If necessary you can rotate the feet o...

Page 137: ...he rewinder is in the off position 2 Turn the rewinder mandrel adjustment knob 6 counterclockwise to loosen the mandrel 3 Remove the outer flange 1 from the mandrel 4 Load an empty label core on the m...

Page 138: ...to move smoothly without being hindered by the collar 9 Reinstall the outer flange 1 and then turn the mandrel adjustment knob 6 clockwise to tighten the mandrel 10 Turn the power switch 4 on the rew...

Page 139: ...tch on the rewinder is in the off position 2 Start a print job Pause the job when the printed media advances slightly past the rewinder Refer to the following top view illustration during the alignmen...

Page 140: ...Rewinder 126 Kiaro 200 User Guide...

Page 141: ...this could cause condensation inside the printer If this happens allow the printer to sit for at least 1 hour at room temperature to adapt to the ambient temperature and humidity Never place the print...

Page 142: ...wires broken wires etc contact the dealer where you purchased the printer or the nearest service center for a replacement To avoid personal injury from an electrical shock never handle the power cord...

Page 143: ...nter emits smoke unusual odors or makes noises leaving it could cause a fire or serious electrical shock or damage to the printer Switch the printer off immediately disconnect the power plug from the...

Page 144: ...sive force or strong shock to the upper unit Doing so can result in a machine failure or impair printer quality Be sure to open close the upper unit slowly Do not place the printer close to TV radio r...

Page 145: ...is prevents accidents If a child accidentally swallows ink seek medical attention immediately If ink gets into your eyes wash it out with flowing water immediately If irritation persists consult a phy...

Page 146: ...Safety Warnings and Precautions 132 Kiaro 200 User Guide...

Page 147: ...mm L Print margin relative to media transport direction 0 0 in mm full bleed capable Printhead 10 248 nozzles number of effective nozzles Paper Matte coated paper glossy paper matte synthetic glossy...

Page 148: ...ace Hi Speed USB 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T Operating noise 65 db or less Operating environment temperature 59 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit 15 to 30 degrees Celsius Operating environment humidity 10 t...

Page 149: ...ing 7 Ink Levels 46 Ink Tank Door 22 Ink Tank Installation 5 Ink Tanks 23 Replacing 89 Ink Warning LEDs 24 Installation Location 1 Installation Precautions 2 L Label Design Software Setup 30 Labels De...

Page 150: ...46 Rewinder 121 123 125 S Safety 127 Shipping 62 Slant Adjustment 74 Specifications 133 Standard Registration 68 STATUS LED 25 Status Monitor 44 45 System Requirements 2 T Test Pattern 64 Third Party...

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