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Uninet IColor 560 Manual

Digital color + white transfer media printer
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  • Page 1 IColor 560 Digital Color + White Transfer Media Printer User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RIP programs, SmartCUT and more have a 3 month warranty on the physical drive. UNINET suggests that you limit the physical handling of RIP dongles and use external USB hubs (as an example). If damaged (past the 3 month warranty period), a cost for replacement will be incurred.

  • Page 3: Installation Environment

    Please follow the enclosed quick setup guide, as well as this manual, to get started. The IColor 560 comes complete with a total of 5 toner cartridges for full color and black printing (CMYK), as well as our exclusive fluorescent white cartridge.

  • Page 4: Machine Guide

    Machine Guide Exterior: Front View...
  • Page 5 Exterior: Rear View...
  • Page 6 Interior...
  • Page 7 Control Panel...

  • Page 9: Unpacking And Installing Consumables

    Unpacking and installing consumables 1. Remove security tape and packing material from around the printer. 2. Open top lid.
  • Page 10 3. Remove security tape and packing material from inside the printer. 4. Remove the white toner cartridge from the front of the machine. • Place it on a flat, solid surface and carefully remove the black security paper.
  • Page 11 5. Be careful not to touch the drum or the contacts on the side of the cartridge. • Remove each cartridge and gently shake back and forth 5 or 6 times to loosen the toner that may be settled in the cartridge due to shipping. 6.

  • Page 12: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Incompatible transfer media should not be used. The iColor ProRIP print mode dropdown contains a list of all certified media. Follow specific transfer media instructions for best results. • Pull out the paper cassette and push down the metal base. •...
  • Page 13 • Ensure the side and back guides are snuggly set against and over the media, or a jam can occur. • Close the paper tray. • When loading paper longer than 11” into tray 1, remove the lower rear cover using a coin. •...
  • Page 14 • Pinch the extender, and then pull out the extender until it clicks into place to accommodate lengths up to 14” long. • After extension, check that the arrows on the extender and tray are aligned. • The tray will protrude out of the back of the printer. This is normal. •...
  • Page 15 • To use the bypass tray, load paper with the print side down and in the short-edge feed direction. You cannot load paper into the bypass tray while the machine is in Energy Saver mode. • Adjust the paper guides to the paper size. Support the paper with both hands, and insert it carefully until it stops.

  • Page 16: Cable Connections

    Cable Connections • Open the side panel to reveal the communication ports. • Insert either the USB or Network cable, depending on how you wish the RIP to communicate with the printer. • NEVER use both ports at the same time. If you are connecting via Wi-Fi, it is not necessary to connect either the USB or Network cable.
  • Page 17 • The SSID and Encryption key for the router (access point) may be printed on a label affixed to the router (access point). For details about the SSID and Encryption key, refer to the router (access point) manual. Confirm the SSID and Encryption key, and write them down on the blank space as shown below.
  • Page 18 NOTE: The next steps differ depending on the authentication method that you have selected. Proceed to Step 17 of either section A or B. Section A - Connecting to devices using the WPA2-PSK or Mix Mode WPA2/WPA authentication 10. Enter the encryption key (Passphrase) using the up/down keys, and then press the [OK] key. As the passphrase, you can enter either 8 to 63 ASCII characters (0x20-0x7e) or 64 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F, a-f).
  • Page 19 Easy Setup Using the WPS Button NOTE: Make sure the Ethernet cable is not connected to the machine. 1. Follow Steps 1 – 6 to enable wireless functionality. 2. Press the [Menu] key. 4. Using the up/down keys, select [Network Setting], and then press the [OK] key.
  • Page 20 Wi-Fi Direct Setup Use this method to connect your PC directly to the printer wirelessly, without the use of an existing network. The printer will establish its own internal IP address independent of any network that may already exist. 1. Disconnect the printer from any existing networks and/or remove the network cable from the back of the machine 2.

  • Page 21: Icolor Prorip Software Introduction

    IColor ProRIP Software Introduction Use the IColor ProRIP software to print white as an overprint in one pass. This professional version is designed for higher volume printing with an all new interface. Design files can be printed directly from your favorite graphics program, as well as imported directly into IColor ProRIP.
  • Page 22 (typically used for transparencies, clear labels, dark media or UNINET Aqua Clear paper). When the white is installed in the last slot of the IColor 560 printer, this is configured for ‘Right Side Printing’ where the white is printed first, as an underprint, all in one pass. In this situation, the RIP converts pure K colors to CMY composite black, and puts in white, not only as a background color, but also in the image where white or page white is specified.
  • Page 23 This second point is the most important one and the reason why you cannot simply use a CMYK printer for transfer printing. Also, this is why you MUST use the color white all the time (assuming your image has some halftones in it).
  • Page 24 ‘Next’. (There is only one dongle shipped with your system, and can look like either of the types represented below). IMPORTANT: This USB dongle is your license key. Ensure that it is not lost or broken, as UNINET cannot replace it without a charge. You cannot use the software without it installed in your PC.
  • Page 25 5) Choose ‘Full install of IColor ProRIP’ and click ‘Next’. Click ‘Next’ again to accept the installation folder. 6) Click ‘Next’ to allow the creating of the IColor ProRIP Program Folder and the installation will begin.
  • Page 26 7) If not already installed, you will be prompted to install .NET Framework, which is a necessary component to the ProRIP software. Accept the license terms and click ‘Install’. Once the InstallShield Wizard is complete, click ‘Finish’. This installation normally takes several minutes to complete. ProRIP First Time Setup 1) Be sure the IColor ProRIP dongle is installed and you are connected to the internet.
  • Page 27 Click ‘Next’ and then ‘Install Printer’. 3) Select the appropriate printer from the support menu (in this case, we will choose the IColor 560). Click ‘OK’. Then click ‘Next’ to continue the installation. Note that you may have already installed the printer...
  • Page 28 4) Click the ‘Port Setup’ dropdown and select how your printer is connect (Network or USB). You must complete this step or you will not be able to print. 5) If connected via network (recommended), choose TCP/IP. If connected by USB, choose the printer as identified in the drop down.
  • Page 29 If you need to change or reset the ports in the future: Click Queue >> Manage Queues to view, update or change the port settings. Port settings will reset when the queues are updated so you will have to do this from time to time. 8) In the ‘Port’...
  • Page 30 9) If connected via network, once TCP/IP is selected, the software will poll your network for available printers. Select the proper IColor printer. Note that the IP address of the printer is displayed. Be sure to set a static IP address for your printer so that the IP address does not change later. If this happens, you will have to repeat this step.
  • Page 31 Import the desired graphic by clicking the ‘green plus’ icon and navigating to the proper folder. You can also import by clicking File > Import File, or simply dragging and dropping your file into the queue. 12) There are preloaded images that can used to print a test page. Click Devices >> Print Test Page to see the choices.

  • Page 32: Using The Icolor Prorip Software

    Using the ProRIP Software (Summary) Once your image is loaded, take note of the preconfigured settings relating to the media being used in the printer. The ‘Queue’ tab shows the size of the media that will be used, where to load the media into the printer and the paper type setting recommended.
  • Page 33 The ‘Page’ tab offers the ability to print multiple copies and nest images. You can also adjust the size of the image to fit your media here (and in the Queue tab). The ‘Job’ tab allows you to lock the proportions of your image to maintain the aspect ratio.
  • Page 34 Adjustments can also be made by using these icons at the top of the screen. When ready, click the ‘Print’ icon to print your graphic. If you encounter any of these issues when printing from the RIP, please refer page 29, step 7 to set the proper port in Queue Manager.
  • Page 35 Once the print has completed, the job will be archived in the reserved area for 7 days. If you wish to reprint that job, drag and drop the job from the reserved section into the proper queue. To lengthen the amount of time a job stays in reserve, click Queue>>Properties. Then click ‘Job Reserve’ and set the ‘Auto Clean Reserve’...
  • Page 36 After a particular job has printed, it will be ‘closed’. This means that it was rendered by the software so that the next time you print, the processing time will be minimal. If you need to make any changes to the print job before printing, you must ‘open’...

  • Page 37: Toner Cartridge Replacement Guide

    Toner Cartridge Replacement Guide Because the IColor 560 features cartridge remapping to achieve a white underprint or overprint, it is important that you follow these rules when determining the cartridge order inside the machine: OVERPRINT & CMYK Queue Configuration Supplies Replacement Guide...
  • Page 38 UV sensitive toner while using the standard black cartridge in place. The white cartridge that shipped with your IColor 560 printer can also be used if a white overprint is required. Operating on the same application principles as standard toner that ships with your machine, you can print and/or press onto virtually any surface using the appropriate transfer media –...
  • Page 39 Why use IColor SmartCUT? SmartCUT allows owners of smaller width printers to gain the benefits of tabloid or larger sized printers. SmartCUT is a user centric tool that is a key component to expanding the size constraints of popular print methods, especially as it relates to transfer printing commonly associated with garment decoration.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Print Cartridges

    Maintaining your Printer Replacing the Print Cartridges • Store print cartridge in a cool dark place. • Actual yield varies depending on image volume and density, number of pages printed, paper type and size, and environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. •...
  • Page 41 Messages on the screen: Replace the indicated print cartridge when any of the following messages appear on the screen: ‘Replace Toner: (X)’ (X indicates the toner color) Prepare the indicated print cartridge when any of the following messages appear on the screen: ‘Replace Required Soon: (X)’...

  • Page 42: Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle

    7. Using both hands, hold the center of the top cover and close the cover carefully. 8. Attach the protective cover you removed in Step 5 on the old print cartridge. Then, put the old print cartridge into the bag, and then put it into the box. Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle Messages on the screen •...
  • Page 43 4. Holding the handle at the center of the waste toner bottle, carefully pull it partially out without tilting it. 5. Pull the waste toner bottle halfway out. 6. Holding the bottle firmly, pull it straight out. 7. To prevent the waste toner bottle from coming into contact with the intermediate transfer unit (the position shown by the arrow in the illustration below), do not lift the bottle while pulling it out.

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Toner Density Sensor And Ld Unit Dust Shield

    12. Place the transfer unit on the front cover. Slide the transfer unit along the guide rails into the machine. 13. When it stops, push on the PUSH mark until it clicks. Using both hands, carefully push up the front cover until it closes. 15.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Registration Roller

    Carefully insert the print cartridge removed in Step 2 vertically. Clean each dust shield glass with a soft damp cloth, and then wipe the same area with a dry cloth to remove any remaining moisture. Using both hands, hold the center of the top cover and close the cover carefully. Be careful not to trap your fingers.

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Paper Tray, Friction Pad And Paper Feed Roller

    Turn off the power and unplug the power cord. Pull the front cover open lever and then carefully lower the front cover. Be sure to set the registration roller in the position shown by the arrow in the illustration below. Do not touch the transfer roller. 2.

  • Page 47: Removing Paper Jams

    Removing Paper Jams Caution • The inside of this machine becomes very hot. Do not touch the parts labeled (indicating a hot surface). • Some of this machine's internal components get very hot. For this reason, take care when removing misfed paper.
  • Page 48 Pull the front cover open lever and then carefully lower the front cover. Pull the paper downward to remove it. Do not pull it upward. 3. Do not touch the fusing unit. 4. If you cannot find the jammed paper, check for it by pulling down the guide. 5.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Fusing Unit

    Replacing the Fusing Unit Make sure that the fusing unit is cool before you touch it. The fusing unit can be very hot. 1. Open the front cover. 2. Release the top hook, remove 3 screws and remove the left cover [A]. 3.
  • Page 50 Printing Tips When transferring images with halftones, it’s possible that some of the adhesive from your 2 step paper will not transfer over to the toner during the first step. If you see this happen with your image, just reprint the image with a white overprint using the ProRIP to thicken up the density and give the adhesive something to stick to.
  • Page 51 ALSO AVAILABLE: • IColor Premium and Premium Stretch 2-Step Transfer Paper for light and dark colored garments • IColor Select and Select Ultra Bright 2-Step Transfer Paper for light and dark colored garments • IColor Standard 2-Step Transfer Paper for light and dark colored garments •...

  • Page 52: Icolor 560 System Specifications

    IColor 560 System Specifications Print Speed: Print Speed: Up to 25 ppm Color and Monochrome (Transparency setting speeds may vary) Processor: 350 MHz Duty Cycle: Up to 65,000 pg/mo. Duplex: Standard Memory: 256 MB RAM Resolution (Maximum): 2400 x 600 dpi Emulation: PCL®...

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