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USER GUIDE for UniFoilPrinter Flat Bed Version 2.19 January 2019 UniFoilPrinter PC Tool version 1.1.0.0 Firmware version 2.32, Hardware version 001
UniFoilPrinter User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
2 ABOUT UNIFOILPRINTER ......................................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2.1 Technical specifications ................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.2 Software specifications ................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.3 User related and other specifications.................................................................................................. 9
3 GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Unboxing ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 What’s Inside? ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Setting up the UniFoilPrinter Flat Bed............................................................................................................ 12
4 FOIL HANDLING ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 About the UniFoil............................................................................................................................................................. 14
4.2 Specifications per group ............................................................................................................................................ 15
4.3 How to Insert the UniFoil ........................................................................................................................................... 17
4.4 How To Remove The UniFoil ................................................................................................................................... 18
5 UNIFOILPRINTER PC TOOL................................................................................................................................................ 19
5.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.2 What’s new from version 1.1.0.0 ............................................................................................................................. 19
5.3 Software Installation .....................................................................................................................................................20
5.4 Launch Application ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
5.5 Creating A New Design .............................................................................................................................................. 26
5.5.1 Object Orientation .......................................................................................................................................... 27
5.5.2 Printing on Spine ............................................................................................................................................. 28
5.5.3 Parts of Printing Object .............................................................................................................................. 29
5.5.4 Print Areas ............................................................................................................................................................. 29
5.5.5 Print Margins ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.5.6 Design Toolbar .................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.5.7 Saving Design..................................................................................................................................................... 36
5.5.8 Inserting Text and Images ........................................................................................................................ 36
5.5.9 Selection, Movement and Alignment of Elements ................................................................ 39
5.5.10 Rotation of Elements ................................................................................................................................... 40
5.5.11 Foil Colour Layers ............................................................................................................................................ 40
5.5.12 Rulers & Guidelines ......................................................................................................................................... 42
5.5.13 Multiple jobs ........................................................................................................................................................ 43
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5.5.14 Design Zooming.............................................................................................................................................. 44
5.6 Open Design ..................................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.7 Print Design ....................................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.8 Tools .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
5.8.1 Settings ................................................................................................................................................................... 45
5.8.2 UniBind Products ........................................................................................................................................... 48
5.8.3 Check for Updates ......................................................................................................................................... 48
5.8.4 Request for Service ......................................................................................................................................... 50
5.8.5 Testing and Calibration ............................................................................................................................... 50
5.8.6 Manage Templates .......................................................................................................................................... 51
5.8.7 Service Menu....................................................................................................................................................... 55
5.8.8 About UniFoilPrinter ..................................................................................................................................... 55
5.8.9 Getting Help ........................................................................................................................................................ 56
5.9 Uninstall ................................................................................................................................................................................. 57
5.9.1 Uninstallation Using Start Menu .......................................................................................................... 57
5.9.2 Uninstallation Using Control Panel .................................................................................................... 57
5.9.3 Uninstallation Using Installation Setup .......................................................................................... 58
6 TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................................................................. 59
6.1 Troubleshooting Bad Print Result ..................................................................................................................... 59
6.2 Troubleshooting – Foil Is Not Spinning .......................................................................................................... 59
6.3 Troubleshooting – Errors .......................................................................................................................................... 60
6.3.1 No communication with the printer error/printer not connected ........................... 60
6.3.2 Printer is damaged error ........................................................................................................................... 60
6.3.3 Head error ............................................................................................................................................................ 60
6.3.4 Dots damaged error ....................................................................................................................................... 61
6.3.5 Font with missing style during designing error ........................................................................ 61
6.3.6 Driver installation .............................................................................................................................................. 61
7 SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATION ............................................................................................................................ 62
8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) ............................................................................................................ 63
9 APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................................................................... 64
9.1 List of Keyboard Shortcuts ...................................................................................................................................... 64
9.2 Supported Template Dimensions...................................................................................................................... 66
9.2.1 Type 1a and 1b ..................................................................................................................................................... 66
9.2.2 Type 2a ..................................................................................................................................................................... 67
9.3 Built-in Printing Settings for Foils and Materials ....................................................................................68
9.4 Default Template Specifications .........................................................................................................................70
9.4.1 Preset Margins ...................................................................................................................................................70
9.4.2 Factory Set ............................................................................................................................................................70
9.5 What’s new .......................................................................................................................................................................... 75
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9.5.1 Version 1.0.0.63 ................................................................................................................................................... 75
9.5.2 Version 1.0.2.0 ...................................................................................................................................................... 75
9.5.3 Version 1.1.0.0 ....................................................................................................................................................... 76
9.6 Parts and Accessories List ........................................................................................................................................ 76
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UniFoilPrinter User Guide TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1: UniFoilPrinter Flat Bed with Cover Placed to Print ............................................................................ 7 Figure 2: Printed Design Examples ...................................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 3: Cut Binding Strips ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 Figure 4: Unpackaging ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Figure 5: UniFoilPrinter Package Contents .................................................................................................................... 11 Figure 6: Lock Tool and Support Removal ..................................................................................................................... 12 Figure 7: UniFoilPrinter Connections ................................................................................................................................. 13 Figure 8: Use Supplied Underlay Materials for Different Applications ..................................................... 13 Figure 9: UniFoil Colours ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Figure 10: Connecting the Coils ............................................................................................................................................. 18 Figure 11: UniFoil Inserted in Head of UniFoilPrinter ............................................................................................. 18 Figure 12: Files Required for Installation ........................................................................................................................ 20 Figure 13: Startup Screen of Installer ................................................................................................................................ 20 Figure 14: Welcome Screen of Installer ............................................................................................................................ 21 Figure 15: License Agreement Screen ............................................................................................................................... 21 Figure 16: Create Programme Shortcuts Screen ......................................................................................................22 Figure 17: Screen to Select Installation Folder ............................................................................................................22 Figure 18: Screen to Confirm Installation .......................................................................................................................22 Figure 19: Screen to Display Progress during Installation ................................................................................. 23 Figure 20: Startup Screen of Driver Installation Wizard ...................................................................................... 23 Figure 21: Driver Installation Wait Screen ...................................................................................................................... 23 Figure 22: Install Driver Confirmation Screen ............................................................................................................ 24 Figure 23: Driver Installation Completion Screen ................................................................................................... 24 Figure 24: Screen to Show Installation Complete .................................................................................................. 24 Figure 25: Available Options in All Programmes of Start Menu for Launching Application ... 25 Figure 26: UniFoilPrinter PC Tool ......................................................................................................................................... 25 Figure 27: New Design Startup Dialog Box for Selection of Template ................................................... 26 Figure 28: Display for Selection of Appropriate Template & Associated Object Orientation . 26 Figure 29: Design Window Based on Selected Template and Object Placement .........................27 Figure 30: Vertical Spine Orientation (Left) and Horizontal Spine Orientation (Right) .............. 28 Figure 31: Vertical Spine Orientation (Left) and Horizontal Spine Orientation (Right) ............... 29 Figure 32: Design Toolbar ........................................................................................................................................................... 31 Figure 33: Design Toolbar Group 1 - Functions ........................................................................................................... 31 Figure 34: Design Toolbar Group 2 - Tools .................................................................................................................... 32 Figure 35: Design Toolbar Group 3 – Edit Functions ............................................................................................. 32 Figure 36: Design Toolbar Group 4 - Text Editing ................................................................................................... 33 Figure 37: Design Toolbar Group 5 - Element Alignment ................................................................................ 34 Figure 38: Design Toolbar Group 6 - Rotation Degree ....................................................................................... 34 Figure 39: Design Toolbar Group 7 – XY Coordinates ........................................................................................... 35 Figure 40: Design Toolbar Group 8 – Make Database.......................................................................................... 35 Figure 41: Text box placed in a print area containing the text “My Photos”........................................ 36 Figure 42: Image Thresholding Menu ..............................................................................................................................37 Figure 43: Image of palm tree placed inside print area ..................................................................................... 38 Figure 44: Layer Window ........................................................................................................................................................... 41 Figure 45: Rulers and Guidelines for Alignment ..................................................................................................... 42 Figure 46: Zoom Slider & Buttons....................................................................................................................................... 44 Figure 47: Application Settings Tab in Available Tools ....................................................................................... 45 Figure 48: Units Setting for Rulers in Tools ................................................................................................................. 45 Figure 49: Ruler Display Setting in Tools ....................................................................................................................... 46 Figure 50: Snap Setting in Tools .......................................................................................................................................... 46 4 Peleman Industries
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Figure 51: Setting in Tools for Automatic Search for Updates ....................................................................... 46
Figure 52: Setting in Tools to Enable All UniFoilPrinter Messages ............................................................. 46
Figure 53: Setting in Tools to Customise Printing Parameters .................................................................... 46
Figure 54: Settings for Printing Parameters ............................................................................................................... 47
Figure 55: Setting in Tools for Transportation ............................................................................................................ 48
Figure 56: Setting in Tools for Text Auto Resize ....................................................................................................... 48
Figure 57: Settings in Tools for Smart Temperature Control.......................................................................... 48
Figure 58: Tools to Check for Updates ............................................................................................................................. 49
Figure 59: Warning Message if Printer is Not Connected ................................................................................ 49
Figure 60: Warning Message if Not Connected to Server ................................................................................ 49
Figure 61: Tools Used to Send Request for Service................................................................................................. 50
Figure 62: Calibration Start Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 51
Figure 63: Screen for Managing Templates ................................................................................................................. 52
Figure 64: Warning Message at Start of Creating New Template .............................................................. 52
Figure 65: Screen for Selecting Type of New Template ...................................................................................... 53
Figure 66: Screen for Inserting Dimensions of New Template ...................................................................... 53
Figure 67: Screen for Inserting Dimensions of Window in New Template ......................................... 54
Figure 68: Screen for Selecting Material, Softness and Name of New Template ........................... 54
Figure 69: Service Menu in Tools .......................................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 70: About UniFoilPrinter Flat Bed ...................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 71: Built-In Software Help ......................................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 72: Uninstall Option in Start Menu .....................................................................................................................57
Figure 73: Uninstall Options in Control Panel............................................................................................................ 58
Figure 74: Uninstall Option in Software Installation Setup ............................................................................. 58
Figure 75: Attach the locking tool and add cardboard supports ................................................................ 62
Figure 76: Dimensions of Double Side Cover with Window ........................................................................... 66
Figure 77: Dimensions of Single Side Cover ............................................................................................................... 67
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UniFoilPrinter User Guide LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Keyboard Shortcuts .................................................................................................................................................... 64 Table 2: Settings for group A: Gold, Silver, Red and Blue Foils ...................................................................... 68 Table 3: Settings for group B: Gold (NEW 2018) ........................................................................................................ 68 Table 4: Settings for group C: Gold and Silver for Offset Sheet .................................................................... 68 Table 5: Settings for group D: Black Foil ........................................................................................................................ 69 Table 6: Settings for group E (NEW 2018)...................................................................................................................... 69 6 Peleman Industries
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1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This guide summarises the basic know-how required to install and operate the
UniFoilPrinter Flat Bed and its associated UniFoilPrinter PC Tool utility applications of the
latest versions starting from 1.1.0.0.
Visit our website do download previous versions of the software like 1.0.0.63 and 1.0.2.0 with
associated user guide: https://webshop.peleman.com/en-be/machine/unifoilprinter
This manual is divided into sections based on the different subject matters to provide users
with all necessary information in an easily accessible way.
• Section 2: Introduction of the UniFoilPrinter
• Section 3: The information required to setup the printer and start working
• Section 4: Details of the foils
• Section 5: Basics of the software utility application
• Section 6: Troubleshooting
• Section 7: Shipping and transportation
• Section 8: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
• Section 9: Appendices for additional information
Figure 1: UniFoilPrinter Flat Bed with Cover Placed to Print
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2 ABOUT UNIFOILPRINTER
2.1 Introduction
The UniFoilPrinter allows you to personalise your books, notebooks, agenda, contracts, etc.
If you are about to present an offer, a contract or even yourself in a meeting, with the
UniFoilPrinter your work always stands out.
UniFoilPrinter Flat Bed is an innovative digital printer that prints text and images with foil
directly from a digital file on almost any flat and smooth material like paper, plastic and
laminated cardboard materials. The designs are created using the PC Tool application
provided by Unibind Manufacturing Ltd.
Figure 2: Printed Design Examples
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2.2 Specifications
2.2.1 Technical specifications
• Weight: 25 kg
• Size of machine: L: 615mm x W: 503mm x H: 295mm / in ‘home’ position L: 690mm
• Printer table dimensions: 600 mm x 310 mm
• Printable area: 410 mm x 280 mm
• Active printhead area (strokes of): 57 mm
• Resolution: 300 x 300 dpi
• Speed: up to 2,5 cm/sec (1 inch/sec)
• Connection to computer with USB 2.0 (shielded)
• Electrical consumption: max. 72 Watt
2.2.2 Software specifications
• Operating systems for software version 1.0.0.63: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
• Operating systems for software version 1.0.2.0: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
• Operating systems for software version 1.1.x.0: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
o Early versions of software can in some cases be installed on latest Windows versions with turned
off driver signature enforcement.
o Latest versions can in some cases be installed on early Windows versions -not fully supported.
• Maximal template size: 430 mm x 304 mm
• Importable file formats: PDF, JPG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, BMP
2.2.3 User related and other specifications
• Spine supports included (for printing on spines)
• Total foil length: 100 m
• Different foil colours: red, blue, silver, gold, white, black (in different qualities, please
see paragraph about the foil for more information)
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3 GETTING STARTED
3.1 Unboxing
Tip: Scan the QR code to get access to the
demonstrational video
UniFoilPrinter Flat Bed is delivered in a wooden box. The box is very heavy, please pay
attention and use a transporter or at least help of one extra person.
After the transportation to the selected location, open the box by cutting the binding strips
as shown in figure 3.
Figure 3: Cut Binding Strips
First lift the lid, after that you can remove the cardboard sheets from between the buffers.
Continue by lifting the wooden box up. Now you can remove protective buffers. Make sure
you have space on the table where you wish to place the UniFoilPrinter and move the
machine with two persons. Make sure that the UniFoilPrinter is placed firmly on a desk.
Remove the plastic bag.
Figure 4: Unpackaging
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3.2 What’s Inside?
List of content (regular version):
• UniFoilPrinter Flat Bed
• Powercable (1 of below)
EU = UFPRELEC018;
UK = UFPRELEC020;
US = UFPRELEC019
• Power supply UFPRELEC012
• USB cable UFPRELEC015
• UniFoil Gold UFPR0000002
• User guide SPUP0000103
• Quickguide SPUP0000104
• Lock removal instructions SPUP0000107
• Screwdriver SPUP0000111
• Spine support set (UFPRSUP0002 +3 +4 +5)
• Empty core UFPR0000005
• USB drive UniFoilPrinter SPUP0000144
• Paper ring SPUP0000142
• Lock X-axis SPUP0000097
• 4x screw with cross head SPUP0000028
• Rubber/foam pad SPUP0000046
• Polycarbonate plate SPUP0000130
Attention! Do not throw away accessories like the polycarbonate plate and foam pad.
Contact your representative to (re)order any items.
Figure 5: UniFoilPrinter Package Contents
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3.3 Setting up the UniFoilPrinter Flat Bed
Tip: Scan the QR code to get access to the
demonstrational video
Make sure you remove the ‘locking tool’ and supports first, before connecting the printer to
power supply. Remove the lock tool completely with supplied screwdriver. Do not lose
those items as they may be needed for transportation in the future. You can place the
machine back in transport position via Settings in software. Never transport the machine
without properly attaching locking tool.
Figure 6: Lock Tool and Support Removal
Connect the UniFoilPrinter to the computer with the provided USB cable. Make sure your
computer has a grounded connection to the power supply.
Attention! Make sure the printing table is clear of objects and the lock tool is
removed.
Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet to power the device. Printer will move to
the ‘home position’.
Open the installed software (see section below) to check if the printer is connected to your
computer.
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Figure 7: UniFoilPrinter Connections
Depending on the medium that you will print on, place acrylic plate on top or foam pad.
You don’t need to remove one of the two completely. However, for some materials the
result will be better only with one of them placed directly on the aluminium printing table.
The underlay materials (acrylic sheet and foam pad) give the best support for the most
know materials. Replace them for new on regular basis.
Use acrylic plate on top when printing on:
smooth paper*, clear covers, flex covers and other bendable material. You also can use
acrylic plate to glue materials like leather with double sided tape sheets.
*Use extra paper sheets as underlay when printing on paper.
Use foam pad in top when working with:
hard covers, thick acrylic sheets and other hard, stiff materials.
Figure 8: Use Supplied Underlay Materials for Different Applications
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4 FOIL HANDLING
4.1 About the UniFoil
The UniFoil is the original thermal transfer ribbon (TTR) for UniFoilPrinter. Foils shown
below are used to print on covers and other materials.
To ensure that the UniFoilPrinter works correctly, we recommend using only the original
UniFoil. The printhead can be damaged when using by non-original foil, especially foils for
hot stamping.
The foils are grouped per quality. Each quality will have one or more colours. You can use
foils from same group for same materials with same settings.
Picture Item code Current name New name Group
UFPR0000001 Ribbon UniFoilPrinter Silver Metal Silver A
UFPR0000002 Ribbon UniFoilPrinter Gold Metal Gold A
UFPR0000003 Ribbon UniFoilPrinter Blue Metal Blue A
UFPR0000004 Ribbon UniFoilPrinter Red Metal Red A
UFPR00000IG UniFoilPrinter Metal Gold Foil Metal Gold B
K200 for paper
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UFPR0000012 Ribbon UniFoilPrinter Silver Metal Silver C
for offset printed sheets
UFPR0000013 Ribbon UniFoilPrinter Gold for Metal Gold C
offset printed sheets
UFPR0000006 Ribbon UniFoilPrinter Black Black D
UFPR0000014 Ribbon UniFoilPrinter White White E
UFPR0000005 UniFoilPrinter Empty Core Core /
Figure 9: UniFoil Colours
4.2 Specifications per group
Below you’ll find specifications and indications of each group. You can use this as a
reference to decide which foil can be ordered for your specific needs.
Please note that there is a big variety of materials and material quality. Therefore it is not
possible to test on all existing materials and material manufactures.
The list will be updated in next releases. Fee free to contact us with your results.
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Group A B C D E
Range of
application (only
for smooth
surfaces)
Writing paper/ ** *** ** ** N/A
cardboard
Coated paper **** *** *** *** N/A
Uncoated paper * *** ** N/A N/A
PVC ***** *** *** *** ****
ABS **** N/A **** N/A N/A
PE *** N/A *** N/A ***
Extruded acrylic **** N/A *** **** N/A
Smooth leather ***** N/A N/A N/A N/A
Smooth metal N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Smooth wood N/A N/A N/A *** N/A
Foil specifications
Resin V V V V
Wax
Wax-Resin V N/A
Carrier Thickness 4.5µm 4.5µm 12 µm 4.5µm 4.1 – 4.9µm
Total Thickness 6,1 – 7,5 µm 7,2 – 8 µm 13,1 – 14,2UniFoilPrinter User Guide
Group A B C D E
Ethanol resistance N/A N/A N/A / N/A
Storage +10 up to +10 up to +10 up to N/A +5 up to
temperature +35°C +35°C +35°C +35°C
Storage humidity 30-80% 30-80% 30-80% N/A 30-85%
Recommendations Keep away Keep away Keep away Keep away Keep away
from direct from direct from direct from direct from direct
sunlight sunlight sunlight sunlight sunlight
Best within
12monts f
production
ate
* Very poor
** Poor
*** Good
**** Very good
***** Excellent
N/A No data available (yet)
V Yes
/ None
4.3 How to Insert the UniFoil
Tip: Scan the QR code to get access to the
demonstrational video
First, connect the new foil coil to an empty core. Make sure the metal rings are on the same
side and connect the coils using the adhesive layer or use a piece of tape. Wind a few turns
of foil to the empty core until the adhesive layer is covered. The foil must be straight and
smooth.
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Figure 10: Connecting the Coils
To position a foil, carefully place it on both foil holders, as shown below. Make sure that the
foil is mounted with the shiny coated side to the printhead. Ensure the correct installation.
Foil must be underneath the metal bars and the centre of the printhead. It must be tensed
and be smooth. Wind manually (counter clockwise) the left side, if needed.
Figure 11: UniFoil Inserted in Head of UniFoilPrinter
4.4 How To Remove The UniFoil
To change or remove the foil, gently pull both rolls at the same time. If you would like to
remove one of the sides, you can cut the foil, replace empty core or replace UniFoil by
another colour.
Make sure the metal ring doesn’t stay attached to the foil holder of the printer after
removing the foil coil. If it happens, you can remove the metal ring from the printer by a
strong magnet or a sharp knife. The ring can be glued back to the foil holder (same side)
with super glue. Or you can ask for replacement by your representative.
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5 UNIFOILPRINTER PC TOOL
5.1 Introduction
The UniFoilPrinter software application, UniFoilPrinter PC Tool, is used as an interface
between the user and the associated UniFoilPrinter interface board. This chapter of the
manual focusses on the basic know-how required to install and use UniFoilPrinter PC Tool.
The relevant documents may be referred to for further information on the subject matter.
The UniFoilPrinter PC Tool and the associated drivers need to be installed on the user’s
computer to successfully operate the device. The information and images provided in this
manual have been specifically selected for Microsoft Windows 10. Thus, they may slightly
differ for other versions / types of operating systems.
5.2 What’s new from version 1.1.0.0
To overview all versions and key improvements, please refer to the appendices of this
manual.
Please note to update your firmware to version 2.28 and up to have latest features in your
software supporting the printer.
Main differences from previous version (1.0.2.0):
• Driver signature for windows 10.
• Improved text management functionalities. Selecting text or a part of the text can
now be done with the Ctrl+A and Ctrl+left/right arrow keys. To select entire text for
editing, double-click on the text in text window.
• Foil layer windows
• Smart Temp Control
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5.3 Software Installation
Visit the website: https://webshop.peleman.com/en-be/machine/unifoilprinter to download
the installation package or install the package from the supplied USB drive.
In ‘downloads’ you will find software version(s) for download and installation. Download the
.zip file and unpack the folder or use supplied USB drive to get the installation files.
The installation media includes 2 files (as shown in figure 12), which are required for
successful installation of the UniFoilPrinter PC Tool. Please contact your local distributor or
dealer if you encounter any difficulty in finding these files.
Figure 12: Files Required for Installation
To install the UniFoilPrinter PC Tool, open the folder where these two files are located and
start setup.exe to install the software application and the associated drivers. Please follow
the given sequence of steps as instructed on the next pages to perform the installation:
1. Please wait while the installer is
initialising. Once completed, a screen
like the one on the left will appear on
your computer. Press Next button to
continue the installation of the software
application.
Figure 13: Startup Screen of Installer
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2. Press Next again on the welcome
screen.
Figure 14: Welcome Screen of Installer
3. A license agreement will be shown. After
reading it, select I Agree from the
options below and press Next to
proceed.
Figure 15: License Agreement Screen
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4. As shown in figure 16, users will be
asked whether they wish programme
shortcuts to be created on their
desktop and quick launch folders.
Select your preferred options and
then press Next
Figure 16: Create Programme Shortcuts Screen
5. Select the destination folder of the
client system, as shown in
6. figure 17, to install the software to the
folder of your choice. To confirm your
selections, press Next button.
Figure 17: Screen to Select Installation Folder
6. Review any required changes on
appearance of
7. figure 18 by selecting the Back or
press Next button to start installation.
Figure 18: Screen to Confirm Installation
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8. Please wait while screen similar to
figure 19 containing the progress bar
to show the completion progress for
software installation is displayed.
Figure 19: Screen to Display Progress during Installation
9. The driver installation wizard will
appear during the installation
process as shown in figure 20. Click
on Next button to launch driver
installation.
Figure 20: Startup Screen of Driver Installation Wizard
10. Please wait while screen similar to
11. figure 21, displaying driver installation
in process, is being displayed.
Figure 21: Driver Installation Wait Screen
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12. If the associated driver is not
installed on the client system,
the screen in figure 22 may
appear during the installation.
Press Install button to install the
driver required for
communication between the
software application and the
associated printer interface
Figure 22: Install Driver Confirmation Screen board.
13. The screen similar figure 23 will
appear when driver installation is
completed. Press Finish button to
complete the process and close the
driver installation setup to continue
with the main application setup.
Important: pay
attention to the driver
installation progress.
Figure 23: Driver Installation Completion Screen Is it unsuccessful? Go
to troubleshooting
section.
14. The screen similar to figure 24 will
appear when the software and
associated driver installation is
completed. Select Launch
UniFoilPrinter PC Tool option, if you
want to launch the application upon
closing setup. Press Close button to
complete and exit installation setup.
Figure 24: Screen to Show Installation Complete
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5.4 Launch Application
To launch the application after installation, go to All Programs in the Start Menu, followed
by UniFoilPrinter PC Tool subfolder and finally select UniFoilPrinter PC Tool as shown in
figure 25.
Figure 25: Available Options in All Programmes of Start Menu for Launching Application
A new application will be launched as shown in the figure 26.
Figure 26: UniFoilPrinter PC Tool
The software may also be launched through the shortcuts created on user’s desktop and/or
quick launch folders. These shortcuts will only be available, if they were selected for creation
as an option during installation.
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5.5 Creating A New Design
To create a new design, click
on the New Design option
from the possibilities provided
in the application. A new tab
will open and a dialog box will
appear as shown in figure 27.
Figure 27: New Design Startup Dialog Box for Selection of Template
Select the template that matches the object to be printed on from the given list. You have
an option to create new template and select it afterwards from ‘User’ tab or select from a
list of preset templates. Template names are UniBind product names.
Make sure that the print object matches the selected template.
Failure to do so can cause severe damage to the printer.
Once a template has been
selected, possible orientations
are displayed as shown in
figure 28. Place the object on
the printing table in one of the
given ways, and selection the
same orientation on the
screen as well. For more
information about object
orientation, please see section
5.5.1.
Figure 28: Display for Selection of Appropriate Template & Associated
Object Orientation
Click on Design Print button to open the new design based on the selected template and
associated object orientation. A screen similar to figure 29 will appear on the sreen.
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Figure 29: Design Window Based on Selected Template and Object Placement
With the help of available tools provided in the toolbar, create the desired text and graphics
to be printed on the cover. Section 5.5.6 of this document may be referred to for more
information on the toolbars.
5.5.1 Object Orientation
Important notes about object orientation:
• Due to the printhead width, each area of the design box is 57mm high
• Printing is done from left to right in belts of 57 mm
• All design elements must fit within the margins of the print areas. You can
enlarge print areas making them over 57mm. In this case, when image or
text does not fit within one area between the dashed lines, it will be split and
made with 2 or more strokes. In some printers, it can result in incomplete or
shifted areas.
• Orientation must be considered according to the elements used in these
fields
Read more about print areas in section 5.5.4.
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5.5.2 Printing on Spine
Printing on spine is only possible when the spine is horizontally oriented. Figure 30
illustrates the placement of print areas according to the orientation of the cover.
Figure 30: Vertical Spine Orientation (Left) and Horizontal Spine Orientation (Right)
Important notes about printing on spine:
• Select horizontal orientation of the spine for printing on spine.
• First do a test print on the spine to doublecheck correct location.
• After power cycle, the machine will auto calibrate on a bit different direction.
Recheck the spine location first before printing on actual cover.
• When set up correctly, the centre of the head will go down in the centre of
the spine.
• Elements inside a print area can be rotated at any degree, but the direction
of the print areas is set when object orientation is selected.
• Vertical spine orientation is most likely to be selected when designing the
front and back of a cover, not the spine itself.
• The orientation of the design is saved during template selection. If the
selected design for cover requires more than one orientation, two individual
designs are needed on the same kind of template.
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5.5.3 Parts of Printing Object
Cover with Spine
A cover with a spine should always lay flat on the printer’s main table as seen in figure 31.
The side facing upwards is the side printed on. A cover usually encompasses three printable
parts, i.e. the front side, the back side and the spine.
Figure 31: Vertical Spine Orientation (Left) and Horizontal Spine Orientation (Right)
Exceptions
• If the cover is placed on the table in a vertical spine orientation, the spine is
unprintable.
• When a cover part is placed outside the printer table, the part is unprintable,
e.g. the back side in horizontal spine orientation shown in figure 31 is partially
outside the printer table, so it is not printable in this orientation.
5.5.4 Print Areas
Print areas are non-printable black or white windows which are used to add printable
elements in a design. By default, a print area is placed on every editable side of an object
when a new design is opened. These areas are 57mm wide due to the active element of the
print head. User can enlarge these areas allowing the printer to print the design in more
than one stroke. A user may add or remove print areas according to design requirements.
To add a new print area, click on the associated toolbar button for adding print area. The
associated toolbar button is described in toolbar group 1 of section 5.5.6.
Print areas can also be moved up and down to a desired location by clicking on the given
print area and dragging it (drag and hold) with the mouse as well as alternatively, by using
arrow keys on keyboard. Print areas can be aligned to the top, middle or bottom of the
object by clicking on the given element alignment buttons in design toolbar described in
toolbar group 5 in section 5.5.6.
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Images can be imported to the print areas, and text can be written inside these by using
the associated design toolbars described in toolbar group 1 and 2 respectively of section
5.5.6. Inserted elements can be moved around using the same options as when altering
print areas. Only parts of the element placed inside the print area will be displayed and
printed.
PRO Tip: You can allow the printer print the same design by selecting the
print area (with your design in it) and copy-paste it on same spot (Ctrl+C
– Ctrl+V). The machine will print it continuously 10 times if you paste
(Ctrl+v) the print area on same spot 10 times.
It is recommended to have thick foil layer on same object or make
multiple prints on different objects.
5.5.5 Print Margins
In order to ensure the quality of the print, a certain size of margins are always unprintable.
Thus, it is not possible to print edge to edge on print objects. These margins are defined by
the UniFoilPrinter PC Tool and are unchangeable. Section 9.4.1 may be referred to see the
values of these margins.
UniFoilPrinter PC Tool will automatically reject elements to be placed on these print
margins.
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5.5.6 Design Toolbar
The design toolbar, shown in figure 32, may be seen at the top of the design tab sub-
window. It offers various functionalities for different purposes. The toolbar groups can be
reorganised and relocated into different lines if desired.
Figure 32: Design Toolbar
The following is a brief description of each option in the toolbar:
Group 1: Functions
Add Print Area: Add a
new print area at user
selected location (print
area = zone with objects
to print) Import PDF: Import PDF
Save Design: Save changes
page from the file system
/ modifications for the
to add it as an image
design
object in the design
Save As Design: Save the Show/ Hide Layer Window:
changed / modified design Show or hide layer window.
under a new name By default, layer window is
shown.
Import Image: Import
images from file system
to the design
Figure 33: Design Toolbar Group 1 - Functions
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Group 2: Tools
Rotate Tool: Rotate a selected
element. Drag the element to
rotate it. See section 5.5.10 for
more information about rotating
elements
Select Tool: Enable selection and Show / Hide Variable: Show / hide
movement of design elements and the variable marking checkbox
print areas. See section 5.5.9 for used with the text boxes
more information
Show / Hide Background: Show /
hide the background colour of
the selected cover
Text Tool: Create text boxes, and
edit text inside print areas. See
section 5.5.8 for more information
Vertical Text: Change horizontal
text line to a vertical text line
without changing text direction
/ angle
Figure 34: Design Toolbar Group 2 - Tools
Group 3: Edit Functions
Copy: Copy the selected
elements
Delete: Delete the
selected elements Undo: Undo recent actions
Paste: Insert the elements that were cut or copied.
Cut: Cut the selected The elements will be inserted in the centre of the
elements selected print area. When pressing the Shift key on
the keyboard while inserting, the elements will be
inserted in place.
Figure 35: Design Toolbar Group 3 – Edit Functions
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Group 4: Text Editing
Underline: Used to
Font Family: This list underline the text
contains the available font of selected
Align Right: Align
types that may be used in textboxes
the selected or
text boxes. Font of the
current text line of
selected textboxes will
the selected
change according to the
Bold: Make the textbox to the right
font selected in the list
text of selected hand side
textboxes bold
Italic: Make the text of
selected textboxes
italic
Font Size: This list is used Align Centre: Used to
to select the size of the align the selected or
font to be used for Align Left: Align the current text line of the
different text elements. selected or current text selected textbox to
User may also enter any line of the selected the centre
size up to 900 textbox to the left-
hand side
Figure 36: Design Toolbar Group 4 - Text Editing
Text Editing toolbar will only be shown when a text box is selected and text in it is being
inserted or edited. The given font options will apply to the selected text in the text box or to
the current cursor position if no text is selected. Similarly, the alignment options will apply
to the selected lines within a text box or to the current line, if no text is selected.
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Group 5: Element Alignment
Align Right: Align the Align Middle: Align the
right side of the selected middles of the selected
Align Left: Align the left elements to the same elements to the same
side of the selected location location
elements to the same
location
Align in Centre of Closed
Cover: Used to align the
centre of selected elements
to the centre of the closed
cover. The selected text is also
cantered within the text box
Align Centre: Align the Align Top: Used to align Align Bottom: Align the
centres of the selected the top side of the bottom side of the
elements to the same selected elements to the selected elements to the
location same location same location
Figure 37: Design Toolbar Group 5 - Element Alignment
If a single element is selected, the alignment buttons will align to the edges and centre of
the print area.
Group 6: Rotation Degree
Rotate: Rotate the selected
elements to the required angle.
By default, the angle of rotation
for an element is 0 degree
Figure 38: Design Toolbar Group 6 - Rotation Degree
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