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- Page 1 KROY ® Owner’s Manual Read this manual before using your K5100 K5100 Handheld Label Printer Toll Free 800.776.5769 Order Number 2561100 Visit www.kroy.com Rev A 6/04...
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Page 2: Fcc Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed Class A limits for radio noise for digital devices as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. The K5100 Printer and Cartridges are protected by U.S. Patents including: 5,411,339 5,533,818... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started Contents of Box …………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Printer Description..................………………………..4 Important Safety Precautions................……………………...5 Connecting AC Adapter................………………………6 Installing the Supply Cartridge..............………………………7 Charging Batteries………………………………………………………………………………………..8 Installing the Supply Cartridge…………………………………………………………………………..9 Chapter 2: Printing Your First Label Printing a Label.....................………………………11 Turning Printer On..................……………………….11 Cursor Movement..................……………………….11 Default Printer Settings................……………………….11 Editing Text....................……………………….12... - Page 4 Chapter 4: PC Operations Introduction.....................…………………..…… 39 KLDS Software and Driver Installation..........…………………..…….. 40 KLDS Operation................………….………..….…41-42 Downloading Fonts................…………………...…….43-44 Using Your Printer with Other PC Applications……………………………………………….……45-46 Appendices Maintaining Your Printer................……………………….A-1 System Messages..................……………………….B-1 Troubleshooting...................……………………….C-1 Updating Printer Firmware..............……………………… D-1 D-2 Using Accent Characters................……………………….E-1 Using the Character Map ................………………………. F-1...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started... -
Page 6: Contents Of Box
Contents of Box (1)K5100 Handheld Label Printer (1) Owner’s Manual and (1) CD- ROM with KLDS Software and Drivers (1) AC Adapter with Power Cord (1)Serial Cable... -
Page 7: Printer Description
Printer description Figure 1 : Top View of Printer Figure 2: Left Side of Print... -
Page 8: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions When using your printer, always follow these important safety precautions: 1. Read all instructions carefully. 2. Do not immerse the printer in water or other liquids, you could receive an electrical shock. 3. Do not apply adhesive labels to your skin. 4. -
Page 9: Connecting Ac Adapter
Connecting AC Adapter The supplied AC adapter can be used to power the K5100. Warning: Only use the AC adapter provided with this machine. Use of any other AC adapter will damage your K5100, and void the warranty. Connecting the AC Adapter 1. - Page 10 Installing Batteries (Optional) Installing Batteries (Optional) Your K5100 printer can optionally operate with six 2.5 Ampere-hour “C” size nickel cadmium batteries for primary power. Do not replace with other type batteries. These batteries can be purchased from Kroy or your Kroy dealer as accessory Part# 2449300 (6 pack Ni-Cd battery).
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Page 11: Charging Batteries
The internal Ni-Cd battery charger operates when the AC adapter is connected to the K5100 printer. The normal complete charge cycle for fully discharged batteries is approximately 8 hours. The three LED’s at the front of the K5100 printer indicate the internal battery charger status as shown below. Charge Phase... -
Page 12: Installing The Supply Cartridge
Installing the Supply Cartridge Figure 4: Installing the Supply Cartridge Wind the ribbon spool on the bottom of the supply cartridge counter-clock wise two full turns in the direction of the arrow with your finger. Insert cartridge into the cartridge cavity with the lock/release knob turned counter-clockwise and the excess material threaded in the exit slot. -
Page 13: Chapter 2 Printing Your First Label
Chapter 2 Printing Your First Label... -
Page 14: Printing A Label
ON. The default font is "Block". No other font is installed on your K5100, however, other fonts of your choice can be downloaded into your K5100. The default justification is left. For more information on formatting and label setup see Chapter 3. -
Page 15: Editing Text
To make a two line label, press Enter at the end of line 1 and you will see the cursor go to line 2. Type in the text "Floor 2C" on line 2. 1: Cable 2E45_ 1: Cable 2E45 2: Floor 2C_ Now that you have two lines typed, press the Print key and the auto-sizing feature automatically sizes the two lines for you. -
Page 16: Printing On Shrink Tube
Printing on Shrink Tube Kroy offers flattened shrink tube cartridges for wire marking. Insert a shrink tube cartridge for this example. You will start with a New file. To create a New file, press the File key and select New with the Enter key. -
Page 17: Printing A Self-Laminating Wire Wrap
Printing a Self-Laminating Wire Wrap Kroy offers self-laminating wire wrap cartridges ideal for marking terminated wires and cables. Insert a self-laminating wire wrap cartridge for this example. For our example, we kept Auto Size ON. You will start with a New file. To create a New file, press the File key and select New with the Enter key. -
Page 18: Frequently Used Keys
Frequently Used Keys The keyboard is used to enter label text and access menus. You will hear an audible click whenever a key is depressed. The frequently used keys on the keyboard are described below. Function keys (File, Font, Size, Style, Repeat), will automatically prompt a list of selections to choose from. -
Page 19: Chapter 3: Operating Your Printer
Chapter 3 Operating Your Printer... -
Page 20: Font Function
When you select the Font key the printer displays the default "Block" font seen below. This is the only font included with the K5100. Font Menu n Block K5100 has the option of downloading fonts from your PC. When you download a font, it will be added to your Font menu. Font Menu n Block_times_arial Press Enter to accept the current Block font or use the left and right cursor keys to move the cursor to the left of the font you want and press Enter to select it. -
Page 21: Size Function
Auto Size OFF Size n 24 * Auto When printing, the K5100 will show what point size is being printed in the auto size mode. See below. Printing..Auto Size xx pt If you select Auto Size, the K5100 will automatically adjust the print size based the number of lines of your label and the width of the label media. -
Page 22: Character Styles
(except Frame) are character attributes only and affect the text from the point that the cursor is positioned. The following style settings are available on the K5100: Rotate, Bold, Italic, Underline, Justify, Mirror, Frame and Vertical. To Select Multiple Styles, with less keystrokes, use the Space key and the cursor keys to turn styles on and off. - Page 23 The most common character styles used are Bold, Italic and Underline. To emphasize the text of your label using Bold, move the cursor to the position where you want to apply the Bold attribute and press the Style key. Use the left and right cursor keys to move the cursor to the left of Bold and press Enter.
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Page 24: Other Styles
Other Styles Other character styles include Mirror, Frame, Justify, Vertical and Rotate. To reverse the text of your label using Mirror press the Style key. Use the left and right cursor keys to move the cursor to the left of Mirror and press Enter. When turned on, an asterisk will appear. To turn Mirror off press Enter again or to exit press Delete. - Page 25 To frame just a line of text, move the cursor to the line of your text and select Line by pressing the Enter key. When turned on, an asterisk will appear 1: ATTENTION Frame Menu 2: EMPLOYEES Page * Line Line Frame Example: ATTENTION EMPLOYEES...
- Page 26 Rotate Example: Auto Rotation When a self-laminating wire wrap cartridge is installed, the K5100 will automatically rotate and auto size the text using the instructions below. You will start with a New file. To create a New file, press the File key and select New with the Enter...
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Page 27: Label Setup
Label Setup To select the Label Setup press the Shift and the Style key together. The prompt below will appear. The menu options are length, cutmark, left margin and vertical margin. Label Setup n Length _Cutmark In the default setting, the Length of a printed label automatically adjusts to fit the length of text. If you want to specify the length of a label, the Length function allows you to set the length between 0.3"... - Page 28 The Vertical margin function allows you to move text from the top to the bottom by pixel on your label. Use the left and right cursor keys to move the cursor to the left of Vertmargin and press Enter. A prompt will appear below. Use the right and left cursor key to select an increment up to 30 pixels. Press Enter to select the increment of choice.
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Page 29: Shortcuts And Hot Keys
Shortcuts and Hot Keys A Shortcut will provide a direct route to some submenus and options. See the listing below. To use a shortcut, first press and hold the Shift or Alt key and then press the second key. Shift + File Creates a New File / Erases All Text Shift + Font Bar Code Menu... -
Page 30: Multiple Copies & Sequencing
Multiple Copies and Sequencing This section explains how to use the Repeat key to print multiple copies of a file or sequence text either numerically or alphabetically. Press the Repeat key to make copies or sequence labels. The prompt below will appear. Repeat Menu n Sequence _Copies Select Copies to specify the number of copies you want to print (1-999), Use the left and right cursor... - Page 31 Select Sequence from the menu. The sequence menu will appear. Sequence Menu n Insert * Alpha _Num Use the left and right cursor keys to move to the left of the option you want and press Enter to select If you choose Alphabetic, the printer prompts you to enter the first letter you want printed (if you choose Numeric, this prompt reads Start #, you will then need to enter the beginning number).
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Page 32: Printer Setup
Printer Setup To select the Printer Setup press the Shift and the Print key together. The prompt below will appear. The menu options are reset, unit of measure, density, auto off, advance cut, language, printspeed and led contrast. Printer Setup n Reset _Unit _Density Select Reset to restore all factory settings and defaults. -
Page 33: Printer Setup
Select Auto Off to activate auto shut off. The factory default is to shut off the printer after 5 minutes of non-use. When the printer is turned off, all current label text and text attributes settings are saved. All files in memory are still saved. Press Delete if you decide you do not wish to change the current setting. -
Page 34: Bar Codes
BARCODE Menu n None _codaBar _Code39 _Ean8 _eAn13_I2of5 BARCODE Menu _Upca _uPce_coDe128 _Msiplessey_pdF417 K5100 has ten bar codes built-in. The following table summarizes information on these bar codes. Bar Code Valid Characters Checksum Fixed Special Restrictions &... -
Page 35: Bar Codes
Select Code to change the type of bar code you want to print. The printer displays the types of bar codes available. Use the left and right cursor keys to move to the left of the option you want and press Enter. -
Page 36: File Management
File Management To select the File Menu press the File key. Use the File Menu to create new files, open files, save files and delete files. File Menu n New_Open_Save_Delete Select New to create a new document. The printer clears any text displayed on the screen, returns all attributes to factory defaults and displays a blank edit screen so you can enter new text. - Page 37 If you enter a file name for an already existing file, you will see the following message: Overwrite? OK? (Y,N) Press Y to overwrite or N to enter a different file name. If you decide not to save the file, simply press Delete.
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Page 38: Multiple Page Documents
Multiple Page Documents You can enter multiple labels in a file by using Page Up and Page Down to access additional pages (labels). In this case, you can think of a file as a single document containing one or more pages (labels). -
Page 39: Time/Date Stamp
Time/Date Stamp To select the Time/Date Menu press the Shift and Repeat keys together. Use the Time/Date Menu to print labels with Time/Date Menu n Time _datE _stamp _setclOck _24Hourmode To use the Time/Date functions you must first set the real time clock with the local time and date. - Page 40 Select Time to add the current time to your label. Use the cursor keys to scroll to the left of Time and press Enter. The time will be added to the label where the cursor is positioned. The time can be formatted or deleted just as you had physically typed it in.
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Page 41: Chapter 4: Pc Operations
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Page 42: Introduction
Introduction The K5100 will operate either standalone or as a PC printer. This new printer will operate with Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP. Any standard windows application such as Word, Excel or other programs can print to the K5100 via a standard Windows printer driver. -
Page 43: Klds Software And Driver Installation
KLDS Software and Driver Installation Installing the KLDS Software Close all programs prior to installation. Insert the Kroy Label Designer into the CD-ROM drive. On most systems the installation program will automatically start. See the steps below to help you along with your setup. -
Page 44: Klds Operation
1. Go to the Label Menu and select Label Setup. Click on the K5100 printer. Click OK to verify. 2. Select the appropriate Supply Type, Size and Label Orientation that you are using in your K5100. - Page 45 After creating your label, click on the Print Icon from the top tool bar, or go to the Label Menu and select Print. Select the number of copies and click OK to print your label. The K5100 will then print your label. For further assistance, go to the Help Menu of your KLDS Software.
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Page 46: Downloading Fonts
Downloading Fonts Downloading a Font The K5100 has the option of downloading fonts from the PC into your Font Menu. Follow the steps below. Connect the serial cable to the com port of choice and to your printer. Go to the Start Menu of your PC and go to Settings and select Printers. - Page 47 Go to the Font folder on the C drive of your PC and click OK. Select the Font or Font Family of your choice and click OK. The LCD Display of the printer will show the progress of the download using the pound sign(#) across the bottom.
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Page 48: Using Your Printer With Other Pc Applications
Using Your Printer with Other PC Applications You may also use other Windows applications to create labels with the K5100 printer. This is an example using Microsoft Word to create a label. Click on the File menu and select Print. - Page 49 Enter the label text. Select Print from the File menu. Make sure that the K5100 is selected and Click OK to print the label. Note: When printing and the cartridge runs out of tape, remove and install a new cartridge, and press Feed to continue printing.
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Page 50: Maintaining Your Printer
Appendix A: Maintaining Your Printer The printer requires no lubrication and only minimal maintenance. Occasional cleaning of the exterior surfaces and regular cleaning of the printhead and rollers are all that is required. This appendix explains how to clean these parts of your printer. Cleaning the Printhead and Rollers The printhead and rollers should be cleaned after every cartridge. -
Page 51: System Messages
Appendix B: System Messages The following are system messages that the K5100 will display and an explanation of each message. Cannot Save (1) There is not enough memory to save your file. No Memory Either delete unneeded files or simplify labels by reducing the amount of text or the number of formatting options they contain. -
Page 52: Troubleshooting
Appendix C: Troubleshooting This appendix explains how to solve some common problems that may arise when you are using the printer. If you are unable to correct the problem, contact your Dealer or Kroy Customer Service. In the United States, call (800)347-5769; in Europe call +44-(0) 118-986-5200. Display stays black/blank after •... -
Page 53: Updating Printer Firmware
Save the file to your PC. Go to your Start Menu of your PC and go to Settings and select Printers. Right click on the K5100 driver and go to Properties. Click on Control and go to Advance Options... Select Download Firmware from the menu and click Update. - Page 54 Select the firmware file and click Open. 10. The printer will then update the file. The LCD Display will show the progress of the download using the pound sign(#) across the bottom. The printer will show a receiving and an updating display. Receiving…...
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Page 55: Using Accent Characters
Appendix E: Using Accent Characters K5100 has a variety of international characters and symbols found in Blue on the keypad. Use the Alt key + the accent character and/or symbol to print out these special accent characters. In our example, we will use the ? accent character and add it to the letter "i" in "Factoría" (Factory). -
Page 56: Using The Character Map
Appendix F: Using the Character Map The K5100 has the capability to accept code to print characters not found on the keyboard. To use the character map, the Extended Mode must be on. To turn the Extended Mode on press the Alt and Space Bar together. - Page 57 ASCII Code Character ASCII Code Character ASCII Code Character 0123 0204 Ì 0231 ç 0124 0205 Í 0232 è 0125 0206 Î 0233 é 0126 0207 Ï 0234 ê 0140 0208 Ð 0235 ë Œ 0156 0209 Ñ 0236 ì œ...
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