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MANUAL
QiC i-series
Thermal Transfer Printer
Edition: H325 IAE Rev.: 004
English
kortho

Table of Contents

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Kortho qic i series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKortho
Modelqic i series
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface and Manual Conventions

Manual Conventions and Symbols

Explains terms, instruction formats, and symbols used throughout the manual.

INTRODUCTION

Qualified Personnel and Protection

Defines operator qualifications, personal protection, and intended use of the printer.

Specifications Overview

Details coding unit, control unit, ribbon, label features, lifespan, and environmental specs.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Printer System and Component Details

Explains the printer system, coding unit, control unit, air supply, and label design software.

Label design software

Guidance on using QiC Draw and NiceLabel for label creation and printer driver setup.

PRINT PROCESS DESCRIPTION

Print Cycle, Printhead, and Coding Unit

Describes the print cycle, printhead technology, and coding unit placement considerations.

User Interface and Controls

Details the printer's user interface, menu structure, indicators, buttons, and keyboard.

SAFETY

General Safety Guidelines

Covers critical safety warnings, cautions, and operational notes for safe printer use.

Control Unit Safety

Details control unit identification, power safety, and precautions before/during opening.

Anti-static Precautions

Emphasizes ESD protection for printheads and circuit boards to prevent damage.

TRANSPORT & STORAGE

Printer Equipment Handling

Guidelines for safe shipping, handling, and storage of printer equipment and ribbon.

Ribbon Handling and Transport

Details on proper handling, storage, and transport of thermal transfer ribbons.

INSTALLATION

Installation Requirements and Unpacking

Lists installation requirements, customer provisions, and unpacking instructions for key components.

Mounting and Adjustment Procedures

Steps for mounting the coding unit, adjusting substrate, and mounting the control unit.

COMMISSIONING

Initial Setup and Alignment

Procedures for initial setup, loading ribbon, and aligning the printhead to the platen.

Control Unit Setup and Print Quality Optimization

Tasks for control unit setup, parameter tuning, and optimizing print quality.

User Settings Configuration

Guidance on setting printer parameters and documenting user configurations for reference.

OPERATION

Powering Up and Basic Operation

Steps for powering up the printer and navigating the main operational menu.

Operational Procedures and Data Input

Instructions for starting print jobs and entering variable data using the interface.

Label Management and Handling

Covers selecting, transferring, moving, deleting labels, and previewing output.

Magazine and Ribbon Management

Procedures for magazine handling, removal, placement, and ribbon replacement.

Printer Settings Adjustment

Guides adjustment of system, printer, signal, network, label, and print settings.

DIAGNOSTICS / TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnostic Functions and Tests

Using test labels, checking printer/system status, software versions, and health data.

Information Screens and System Upgrades

Accessing general info, system details, health stats, backup, reports, and software upgrades.

Screen Calibration and Fault Finding

Steps for screen calibration and troubleshooting common faults in control and coding units.

MAINTENANCE

Routine Maintenance Tasks

Instructions for daily cleaning of the printhead and platen for optimal print quality.

Periodic Maintenance and Replacement

Covers maintenance after ribbon replacement, weekly checks, and periodic servicing.

Printhead Replacement and Updates

Safety precautions and detailed steps for replacing the printhead and updating software.

DISMANTLING & DISPOSAL

Dismantling Procedures

Step-by-step instructions for dismantling the printer system, coding unit, and control unit.

Disposal Methods and Waste Separation

Guidance on responsible disposal and waste separation for environmental compliance.

Appendix A Specifications

Coding Unit and Control Unit Specs

Detailed technical specifications for coding units and the control unit.

Ribbon and Label Features

Information on ribbon temperature and label characteristics like fonts and barcodes.

Appendix B Dimensions

Coding Unit Dimensions

Provides detailed dimensional drawings for the QiC 30i, 53i, and 107i coding units.

Control Unit and Bracket Dimensions

Dimensional drawings for the control unit and standard mounting brackets.

Appendix C Part lists & illustrations

Appendix D Connections

Appendix E NiceLabel driver tutorials

Appendix F Quick reference

Appendix G Error list

Appendix H EC Declaration of conformity

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