Document Outline

• Contents
• Quick Start Guide
  • Before Installing the Printer
    • Choosing an Installation Location
    • Installation Precautions
    • System Requirements
  • Unpacking the Printer
    • Checking the Included Parts
  • Installing the Printer
    • Installing the Printhead
    • Loading Ink Tanks
    • Initial Ink Filling
  • Loading Media
    • Loading Media on the Roll Holder
    • Setting the Media in the Printer
  • Installing the Printer Driver (USB)
    • Resolving Windows 7 and Windows 8 USB Installation Issues
  • Installing the Printer Driver (Network)
• Introduction
  • About the Kiaro!
  • Printer Part Names and Functions
    • Front View
    • Back View
    • Inside the Printer
    • Roll Holder
    • Operation Panel
  • Switching the Printer On and Off
    • Switching the Printer On
    • Switching the Printer Off
  • QuickLabel Services
    • Kiaro! Label Materials
    • QuickLabel BPO Blanket Purchase Order Program
    • Media Specialists
    • QuickLabel Kiaro! Support
• Designing and Printing Labels
  • Designing Labels
    • Choosing Design Software
    • Disabling Anti-aliasing
    • Planning Full-Bleed and Non-Bleed Labels
    • Printing Black
  • Setting up the Label Design Software
    • Setting up Labels in Custom QuickLabel Omni
    • Setting up Labels in Third-Party Design Applications
  • Setting up the Printer Driver
    • Selecting a Label Stock
    • Setting up a Custom Label Stock
    • Setting up Appearance Options
    • Setting Advanced Color Options
    • Setting up Layout Options
  • Printing Labels
    • Using the Manual Cutter
  • Using the Status Monitor
    • Viewing the Printer Status
    • Viewing the Job Status and Cancelling Jobs
    • Viewing Ink and Maintenance Cartridge Levels
  • Changing or Replacing Media
    • Removing a Media Roll
    • Removing an Empty Media Roll
    • Loading Media on the Roll Holder
    • Setting the Media in the Printer
• Kiaro! Maintenance Utility
  • About the Maintenance Utility
  • Printer Information Tab
    • Viewing Printer Information
    • Upgrading the Printer Firmware
    • Setting the Clock
  • Position Tab
    • Setting the Vertical Baseline
    • Setting the Cut and Stop Positions
  • Cleaning Tab
    • Cleaning Printheads
    • Preparing for Moving
    • Preparing for Shipping
    • Priming the Printheads
    • Converting to Magenta+ Ink
    • Refreshing Kiaro! D Ink
  • Test Print Tab
    • Printing a Test Pattern
  • Adjustments Tab
    • Setting up Standard Registration
    • Setting up Manual Registration
    • Using the Missing Nozzle Adjustment
    • Calibrating Top of Form
    • Adjusting the Top-of-Form Threshold
  • Advanced Tab
  • Parts Replacement Tab
    • Replacing the Printhead Assembly
    • Replacing the Purge Unit
    • Replacing the Blade Cleaner
  • System Logs Tab
    • Viewing the Error History
    • Saving Log Files
• Printer Maintenance
  • Replacing Ink Tanks
  • Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge
  • Upgrading the Printer Firmware
• Troubleshooting
  • Error and Warning Messages
    • Operator Call Error Messages
  • Removing a Paper Jam
  • Printer Not Operating Correctly
    • Power Off
    • Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs
    • Paper is Not Feeding Correctly
    • Status Monitor Does Not Start
  • Print Results are Unsatisfactory
    • Random Characters are Printed
    • Slow to Print
    • Print Quality is Poor
    • Printed Colors Appear Incorrect
    • Printing in One Color
  • Print Samples and Solutions
    • Spur Gear Mark
      • Description
      • Causes
      • Possible Solutions
    • Background Pattern
      • Description
      • Cause
      • Possible Solutions
    • Printhead Not in Correct Position
      • Description
      • Cause
      • Possible Solutions
    • Media Contacting Printheads
      • Description
      • Cause
      • Possible Solutions
    • Poor Print Quality
      • Description
      • Cause
      • Possible Solutions
    • Media Surface Contamination
      • Description
      • Cause
      • Possible Solutions
    • Scuffing of Surface Material
      • Description
      • Cause
      • Possible Solutions
    • Non-Functioning Nozzle
      • Description
      • Cause
      • Possible Solutions
    • Clogged Nozzle
      • Description
      • Cause
      • Possible Solutions
    • Debris on Printhead
      • Description
      • Cause
      • Possible Solutions
    • Wide Voids in Print
      • Description
      • Cause
      • Possible Solutions
    • Changes in Density Due to Torque
      • Description
      • Cause
      • Possible Solutions
    • Physical Smearing of Wet Ink
      • Description
      • Cause
      • Possible Solutions
    • Media Being Pulled at Label Exit
      • Description
      • Cause
      • Possible Solutions
    • Printhead Contamination
      • Description
      • Cause
      • Possible Solutions
• RW-5 Rewinder
  • Before Installing the Rewinder
  • Installing the Rewinder
  • Rewinding Labels
• UW-5 Unwinder
  • Before Installing the Unwinder
  • Installing the Unwinder
  • Unwinding Labels
• Safety Warnings and Precautions
  • Location
  • Power Supply and Power Cord
  • General Safety
  • Moving the Printer
  • Ink Tank and the Maintenance Cartridge
• Specifications
  • Index
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