AstroNova QuickLabel QL-900 - User Manual

Overview of the printer's front components and their functions.

Identification of ports and components on the back of the printer.

Detailed view and explanation of the printer's internal print engine.

Components visible when the printer's clamshell is open.

Components visible when the ink tank door is opened.

Description of the optional unwinder/feeder unit and its parts.

Description of the optional winder unit and its parts.

Lists all items included in the printer package for setup.

Guidelines for selecting a suitable environment for printer placement.

Instructions for removing protective materials before printer use.

Step-by-step guide for installing the ink drip tray.

Instructions for attaching adapter plates for optional accessories.

Procedures for plugging in and connecting the printer.

Proper steps for powering the printer on and off.

Steps for downloading and installing the necessary printer software.

Detailed guide for installing the printer driver via USB.

Guide for network driver installation using automatic IP assignment.

Guide for network driver installation with static IP assignment.

Instructions for correctly inserting the ink tanks into the printer.

Detailed steps for installing the printhead cartridge.

How to connect the printer to other external devices.

Procedures for loading different types of media into the printer.

Steps for connecting external unwinder and winder units.

Instructions on how to load label rolls for roll-to-roll printing.

How to adjust speed settings for unwinder and winder.

Steps to adjust the tension on the winder's label arm.

Information regarding borderless printing and image bleed settings.

Overview of the printer driver settings and enhancements.

Settings for orientation, job management, copies, and media type.

Options for resizing, watermarking, and page setup.

Adjustments for color tone, brightness, saturation, and individual colors.

Settings for media type, positioning adjustments, and page cutting.

How to preserve and restore custom printer settings.

Navigating and using the printer's interactive touchscreen interface.

Overview of the selections available in the printer's menu.

Information displayed on the printer's main status and job screen.

Accessing and managing saved print jobs on the printer.

Accessing printer configuration options like printhead release and network settings.

Options for printing test reports and configuration information.

Access to printer maintenance functions like cleaning and sled inspection.

Controls for moving media through the printer for loading/unloading.

Tuning media sensor sensitivity and adjusting scan length for media.

Options for managing the printer's wiper system.

Procedures for running diagnostic tests on printer components.

Accessing and managing video files loaded onto the printer.

How to use the USB port for backups, updates, and file transfers.

Accessing printer functions remotely from a computer.

Menu options for system status, user interface, ink usage, and service.

Detailed explanation of the information shown on the system status screen.

Adjusting service intervals, media sensor, and feeder speed settings.

Instructions for updating the printer's touchscreen user interface.

Tracking ink consumption and estimating job costs.

Accessing advanced printer control and maintenance menus.

Checking the current status and health of the printer.

Configuring network, date, time, and debug log levels.

Setting the detail level for the printer's debug logs.

Setting the idle time before the touchscreen goes into sleep mode.

Viewing status and logs of sensors throughout the printer.

Accessing various printer maintenance tasks.

Control functions requiring the printer to be out of service.

Printing various reports and printer tests.

Step-by-step guide for replacing the printer's ink tanks.

How to clean contacts for proper ink level detection.

Recommendations for storing new and opened ink tanks.

Guidelines for safely disposing of ink and ink tanks.

Manual cleaning and replacement procedures for the printhead.

Specifications and guidelines for storing printhead cartridges.

How to inspect and clean the printer's service station.

Instructions for replacing the saturated ink waste tray.

Procedures for clearing paper jams in different printer areas.

Solutions for correcting roll feed and fanfold media misfeeds.

General instructions for cleaning the printer's interior and exterior.

Steps to clean the ink channels in the printhead assembly.

Guidelines for preparing the printer for shipment.

Instructions for safely removing the printhead cartridge.

How to empty and clean the ink drip tray assembly.

Proper procedure for powering down the printer.

Steps for removing ink tanks from the printer.

Recommended schedule for routine printer maintenance tasks.

List of tools and supplies needed for printer maintenance.

Table outlining daily, bi-weekly, monthly, yearly, and as-needed maintenance tasks.

Common printhead issues, their problems, and solutions.

Common printer issues, their problems, and solutions.

Messages from the driver indicating printer status or issues.

Interpreting status messages from the printer's Toolbox.

Essential safety rules and warnings for operating the printer.

Technical details, dimensions, and capabilities of the printer.

How to enable borderless printing via the printer driver's General tab.

How borderless printing affects image scaling and quality.

Conditions and considerations before using borderless printing.

Configuration options for oversized media in custom sizes.

How to set up pages for oversized printing using the driver.

How oversized printing affects image placement and media.

Conditions and considerations before using oversized printing.

General considerations for borderless and oversize printing.

Limitations and requirements for label gaps and media width.

Settings in Adobe Acrobat for printing PDFs correctly.