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iColor I Candy 200 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual – February 2020 Edition...
  • Page 2 IColor 200 Digital Color Label Media Printer User Manual Table Of Contents January 2020 Edition 1 Getting Started A. Choosing A Good Location B. Unpacking And Inspection C. Identifying The Parts 2 Label Stock A. Label And Roll Specifications B. Installing Label Stock C.
  • Page 3 Ready. Set. User Manual – February 2020 Edition...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Thank you ...for choosing an IColor 200 Color Label Printer. The IColor 200 Printer will print razor-sharp text and barcodes, vibrant colors, and even stunning photo-realistic photographs directly onto rolls of labels, card stock and a variety of other approved media.
  • Page 5 Power Adapter Separate Power Cord 6' USB Cable (If other USB cable is used, it must be 6'(2 M) or less.) ICI200DYE iColor 200 Dye-Based CMY Ink Cartridge IC200PIG iColor 200 Pigment-Based CMY Ink Cartridge Warranty Statement and Registration Card...
  • Page 6 C. Identifying Parts This illustration shows the front of the printer with its control buttons and LED indicator lights Top Cover Pause LED Pause Button Label Tear Bar Power LED Load/Feed Button Ink Low LED Unload Button • The Pause Button is pressed to pause a job to allow for loading of label stock and ink cartridges. The printer pauses after the printing of the current label has finished.
  • Page 7 This illustration shows the input ports and power switch found on the rear panel of the printer. Power switch US port Core O.D. The next two illustrations show the interior of the printer. Roll stop Fixed throat guide Sensor adjustment Roll arm Movable throat guide Roll guide...
  • Page 8 Remove panel to clear label jam Cartridge carrier Grit roller Cutter wheel Replacement Access port Cutter track Pressure rollers User Manual – February 2020 Edition...
  • Page 9 Label stock User Manual – February 2020 Edition...
  • Page 10 A. Label and roll specifications A wide variety of label stock can be used in the printer. Refer to the specifications and settings in the following sections before ordering custom stock from Uninet or any stock from another company. Important Note! Test all custom-made label stock with the intended printer before ordering large quantities! Uninet will only assume responsibility for custom label stock ordered from Uninet.
  • Page 11 A. Label and roll specifications continued… M A X M I N Label width 8.25” (209mm) 0.5” (13mm) Liner/media width 8.375” (212mm) 1.5” (38mm) Label height/length 24” (609mm) 0.5” (13mm) Gap between labels 10” (253mm) 0.10” (2.5mm) Width of through-hole opening 0.5”...
  • Page 12 Roll specifications Note on Label Orientation: If you are using an applicator to apply your labels, be sure to order label stock with the correct orientation for your applicator. For example, most applicators will apply the side of the label first, so you will want to print the labels sideways.
  • Page 13 Lower the Roll Guide and pull it outward to make room for your label stock 3. Remove any shipping tape from your label stock roll to ensure that it can unroll freely, making certain that no adhesive portion is exposed. It is important to note that any exposed adhesive surface can attach itself to the inner workings of the print mechanism and cause a media jam.

  • Page 14: Important Note

    Important Note! Be aware that some label stock may have a core that is slightly too large for the roll or the labels may have wrapped unevenly causing some to stick out beyond the edge of the core. Both of these issues can cause feeding problems. 6.
  • Page 15 C. Adjusting the gap sensor If you are using label stock other than standard square / rectangular die-cut labels such as circular die-cut labels or through-hole stock use the instructions below to adjust the position of the label stock gap sensor. The sensor can be adjusted using the slide bar on the inside of the printer.
  • Page 16 The stock sensor mode refers to the method the printer will use to detect the print starting position for each label. To adjust the stock sensor mode, open the IColor 200 PrintHub. In most cases you will NOT need to change this setting.
  • Page 17 Continous Reflective Diecut There Are Three Sensor Modes: Die-Cut (Default) If you are using standard die-cut labels that look similar to the graphic, use this setting regardless of the size of the label. Also, use this setting for Through-hole label material where a hole is punched through each label or a notch is cut in the side.
  • Page 18 2. Go to Start - Programs – UniNet IColor Technology – IColor 200 PrintHub. 3. Click on the Label Feed Tab.
  • Page 19 Present Options Do Not Present In this mode the label stock does not move after the last label is printed. This means that part of the last label printed is still in the printer. This should be used only if you have a label rewinder attached. Present After No Activity This setting will present (feed all printed labels past the tear off point) at the end of a print job if the printer does not receive another print job within one second of the last print job in the queue.
  • Page 20 IColor 200 Printhub User Manual – February 2020 Edition...
  • Page 21 IColor 200 PrintHub is used to interact with the printer for gathering ink levels, maintenance, alignment, cost calculation and several other functions. You can use it to manage these functions on multiple IColor 200 printers and other IColor label printer models.
  • Page 22 B. Using the cost estimator The cost estimator is found under the queue section on the first tab of the IColor 200 PrintHub. The last five job costs are stored in the list. Each job will show the cost per label based on the cost per cartridge entered below the list.
  • Page 23 To see a printable/saveable report click on the document icon next to the job you want to see. A report will display the information. You can print or save the report from this screen. You can also change the currency using the drop down, change the job name or adjust the cost from this screen.
  • Page 24 C. Replacing ink cartridge/low ink warning You can replace cartridges at any time or wait for the Low Ink Warning to prompt you to replace cartridges. The first and only ink low warning will occur at 0% ink remaining. Press the Load/Feed button to continue printing after you receive this warning.
  • Page 25 3. Remove the cartridge. 4. Locate a new cartridge and remove it from its packaging. Remove the foil outer package and the tape covering the nozzles. User Manual – February 2020 Edition...
  • Page 26 5. into the empty carriage. Note When installing the cartridge, tilt the cartridge at a slight backward angle of approximately 30 degrees. 6. Close the lid on the cartridge by lightly pressing down from the top until you hear a click Click User Manual –...
  • Page 27 Printing from a PC User Manual – February 2020 Edition...
  • Page 28 A. Using Seagull Scientific Bartender ® A special edition Seagull Scientific BarTender UltraLite is included with the IColor 200. Other programs can be used to print. If printing from other programs, please follow the guidelines in Section 4D. ® When you open Seagull Scientific BarTender you will be given the choice to select an existing label or create a new one using a wizard.
  • Page 29 3. Select “IColor 200”. Click “Next” 4. Select “Specify Custom Settings”. Click “Next”. User Manual – February 2020 Edition...
  • Page 30 5. Set the page size, width and height to match labels installed in the printer. Click “Next”. 6. Select your label shape. This is typically “Rounded Rectangle.” Click Next. User Manual – February 2020 Edition...
  • Page 31 7. Set all of the margins to zero. (You can adjust the left margin and Top of Form in the Label Alignment Section). Click Next. 8. Set Rows and Columns to 1 for a standard label. Click Next. User Manual – February 2020 Edition...
  • Page 32 9. Set Template Size to be the same as the label size. Click Next. 10. Check the “Picture” box to add a background photo or graphic to your label. Click “Next”. If you click “Finish”, the remaining default wizard options will be set, and no picture will be added. User Manual –...
  • Page 33 11. Select “Embedded Picture”. Click the “File” Button to browse to the location of your photo/graphic file. Set the Size Method to “Stretch”. Note the preview to the right. Click “Next” if you are satisfied with the layout of the photo or graphic. Otherwise you may try one of the other Size Methods in the drop-down menu.
  • Page 34 ® B. Add text, barcodes and graphics to a Seagull Scientific Bartender label Once you have created your label size you will be able to add text, a barcode and/or graphics. This can be done using one of the buttons on the button bar at the top of the screen. ADD TEXT.
  • Page 35 To print, click the Print button or go to the File Menu and select “Print”. The Print Dialog window will appear. Select the IColor 200. Set the number of copies. Click “Print”. Click on “Document Properties” to adjust driver settings like Print Quality and Color Matching.
  • Page 36 They also prohibit printing to the edge of the sheet. This is to avoid any need for alignment. The IColor 200 senses the beginning of the label with an optical sensor and is capable of printing to top, bottom, left and right edge.
  • Page 37 Important Note! Before adjusting any values, print the Test print to see how close you are to alignment. The on-screen graphic is the same as the print which makes it easier to adjust these values. Three items can be adjusted here: •...
  • Page 38 F. Creating a full bleed print To create a label that completely fills the space with no white margins, adjust these settings in the status ® monitor and printing application (Seagull Scientific BarTender Page Size Increase the page size width by .03 inches (1mm). Increase the height by .03 inches (1mm). If you are using ®...
  • Page 39 To change these preferences, you will have to change printer preferences through Seagull Scientific ® BarTender . (File Menu - Printer Settings) To find Driver Settings: Click the Start button, search for “Printers”. Select Printers and Scanners. Select the IColor 200. Choose Manage. Select Printing preferences. User Manual – February 2020 Edition...
  • Page 40 The preferences screen will appear. Note on PC Settings Most applications allow you to change these same printer driver options from their “Print” and/or “Printer Setup” ® screens. Some applications such as Seagull Scientific BarTender save your settings with the label, others use settings only for the current print job just sent to the printer.
  • Page 41 Set to “Yes” for fastest print speed. Requires an alignment print after every cartridge change. Set to “No” for better quality print (in some cases). Launch IColor 200 PrintHub This setting will open the IColor 200 PrintHub application. Details Select this setting to see current firmware and driver version information and other printer settings.
  • Page 42 Printing from a Mac User Manual – February 2020 Edition...
  • Page 43 2. Go to the Apple Icon – System Preferences - Printers and Scanners, select the IColor 200, click on, Options & Supplies, and Open Printer Utility. Or you may simply print to the printer and the Utility will open. The IColor 200 Label Utility has 4 tabs that are arranged on the top of the window.

  • Page 44: Adjusting Print Alignment/Label Offsets

    The IColor 200 comes from the factory calibrated to print exactly to the edge of IColor label stock. However, due to variability it may be necessary to fine tune these settings at the beginning of each roll. This is especially true for other non-IColor brand label stock.
  • Page 45 Adjust print alignment using the IColor 200 Utility. Click on the Alignment Tab (Third Tab). Three Items Can Be Adjusted Here •...
  • Page 46 C. Set the stock sensor mode The stock sensor mode refers to the method the printer will use to detect the print starting position for each label. To access the Stock Sensor Mode, click on the Alignment button, then select Stock Sensor Mode. In most cases you will not need to change this setting.
  • Page 47 D. Set the output mode Use the Present/Cut Mode to adjust how the printer presents labels after they are printed or if/when they are cut after printing. There are different options available which change if the Cutter is enabled or disabled. If the Cutter is disabled, the label present options will be available.
  • Page 48 • Present After No Activity This setting will present (feed all printed labels past the tear off point) at the end of a print job if the printer does not receive another print job within one second of the last print job in the queue. You can use this feature to present at the end of a multi-copy job, a multi-page job or multiple individual jobs in the queue.
  • Page 49 2. If your size is not on the list, select ANY label and click Choose. You will have to setup a new label before it will appear on the Custom tab. Click on the information icon to display label size information. Click on Change Layout…...
  • Page 50 4. The setup will contain a default name and setup. All of this information needs to be changed. First change the name to match your label size. 5. Change the Label Size and Layout. Use this information as a guide. In this example we will setup a 2.5”...
  • Page 51 6. Click OK when the label is setup. Now select the label you setup from the Custom Tab. Click OK. 7. Add images, barcodes or text using the buttons across the top ribbon. For more information on how to setup a label and use the software, contract Belight or visit the Help menu. When you are ready to print, go to the file menu –...
  • Page 52 8. Choose the IColor 200 as the printer and click Next. 9. You may print at this point. However, if you wish to adjust print settings, click on the Show Details button. User Manual – February 2020 Edition...
  • Page 53 10. Next click on the Layout menu to reveal additional menu options. Choose Saturation/Ink/Quality. 11. Set your Saturation, Ink and Quality settings according to the guide in section 5F. Click Print User Manual – February 2020 Edition...
  • Page 54 F. Create a custom label size / printing from other programs In many programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or Acrobat Reader you will need to choose your label/page size before you print. If the label size, you need to use is not already on the list of available pages sizes you will need to create a new custom size.
  • Page 55 G. Creating a full bleed print In many programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or Acrobat Reader you will need to choose your label/page size before you print. If the label size, you need to use is not already on the list of available pages sizes you will need to create a new custom size.
  • Page 56 H. Printer driver settings Printer driver settings are accessible on the print window of any application right before you click print. Click on the Layout dropdown menu and choose Printer Features. Print Quality There are 4 levels of print quality in the driver. The lower the Quality, the faster the print. Quality 1 provides the fastest print available while Quality 4 provides the best quality.
  • Page 57 Color Matching There are several options available depending on which cartridge is installed (Pigment or Dye). The options will update automatically depending on which cartridge is installed. Vivid Graphics mode is best used for graphical images where accurate color reproduction is not as essential. Images printed in this mode will look more vibrant because more ink is being used to produce them.
  • Page 58 Trouble- shooting maintenance User Manual – February 2020 Edition...
  • Page 59 Image is Vertically Offset The IColor 200 decides where to start printing by detecting the start of die-cut label, detecting a black mark on the back of the label or detecting a through-hole that corresponds to the start of the label.
  • Page 60 See section 2B for label stock loading instructions and tips. Left Margin Offset. This adjustment is found on the Alignment tab of the IColor 200 PrintHub. See Section 4D. Page Size. Often the page size is not large enough for the label. If this is the case you may see white space on the right (printer's left) side of the label and no image over-lap on the opposite side.
  • Page 61 Normally, print head alignment is only necessary after changing a print head. However, in certain cases, running the alignment again can improve print quality. Align the print head by opening the IColor 200 PrintHub or Printer Utility (Mac). Click on the Align Print Head button on the Cartridge Utilities Tab (second tab).
  • Page 62 C. Color matching and design tips Whether you contract your graphic design or do it yourself, these guidelines will help you get the best quality labels out of your IColor 200. 1. Image Size/Shape The image size should correspond with the size of the label you will be printing.
  • Page 63 72 DPI image printed with the IColor 200 3. Image File Format Most graphics are created in a graphic application. Since this graphic application is not usually on the same computer as the label printer doing the printing, it is necessary to export the graphic into a universal format that can be read by other programs.
  • Page 64 Before moving on to the next step, ensure that the ink level of the color cartridge is more than 10%. If the ink level is lower than 10%, replace the cartridge. 2. Try cleaning the cartridge using the clean function in the IColor 200 PrintHub or Printer Utility (Mac). 3. Determine if printing is now acceptable by printing your image.
  • Page 65 5. Soak the paper towels in water for 5 seconds. Note Do not squeeze water from paper towels after removing from water. 6. Place one paper towel on cartridge nozzles. Gently press the paper towel with your finger. Leave the paper towel on the nozzles for 30-40 seconds.
  • Page 66 7. Wipe nozzles. Place second paper towel on flat/hard surface. Press the nozzles into the paper towel. Firmly tap the top of the cartridge three times to force the ink out Wipe/drag the cartridge in the direction indicated. Repeat until all colors are seen on the paper towel.
  • Page 67 E. Interpreting the printer’s indicator lights Most error messages will appear on your computer screen via the IColor 200 PrintHub application or the Printer Utility (Mac). However, if the error prevents communication with the computer the LED lights may be used to help diagnose the problem.
  • Page 68 If you still have difficulty, contact the technical support using one of the methods listed below. Source Location icolorprint.com/support IColor Print Knowledge Base Open the software. Click on: ® Seagull Scientific BarTender Software Help Files...
  • Page 69 Technical specifications User Manual – February 2020 Edition...
  • Page 70 Print Method: Thermal inkjet with Uninet Perfection enhancements Print Resolutions: Up to 4800 DPI Print Speeds: Draft Mode: 4.5” per second Normal Mode: 1.8” per second High Quality Mode: 0.8” per second Print Head: Semi-permanent, user-replaceable Ink Tanks: Single high capacity Cyan, Magenta, Yellow ink cartridge;...
  • Page 71 Index User Manual – February 2020 Edition...
  • Page 72 Align Print Head Alignment Tab Black Mark Cartridge Utilities Tab Circular Labels Color Matching 40, 56, 61, 63, 69 Continuous Stock 16, 45 Cost Estimator Cutter Die-Cut 16, 45 Fixed Throat Guide 36, 44 Full Bleed 37, 54 Ink Low LED Ink Saturation 40, 57 Installing Label Stock...