DuraLabel Kodiak User manual

INDUSTRIAL SIGN & LABEL PRINT SYSTEM
USER GUIDE
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CONTENTS 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
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Trademarks of Graphic Products, Inc. © 2023 Graphic Products, Inc.
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Kodiak Max
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1. Introduction............................................................................................ 3
2. Safety Instructions ................................................................................4
3. Getting to Know Your Kodiak .............................................................. 5
4. Kodiak Max Home Screen ......................................................................7
5. Loading Supply .................................................................................... 10
6. Loading Ribbon....................................................................................11
7. Connecting Kodiak to a PC (Optional) ................................................ 12
8. Network Connection............................................................................. 15
9. Printer Preferences ............................................................................ 16
10. System Utilities ............................................................................... 18
11.Cleaning Kodiak Max ...................................................................... 20
12. Specifications ..................................................................................... 22
13. Certifications ..................................................................................... 23
14. Third-Party Software...........................................................................24
15. Warranties ..........................................................................................25
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INTRODUCTION 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
INTRODUCTION
With your DuraLabel Kodiak Max,
you can create fully customized
industrial signs and labels, on-site
and on-demand.
Kodiak Max uses built-in design
software and two-color printing
capabilities for powerful, effective,
and efficient sign creation. You can
also use the included LabelForge PRO
signage design software to create
designs on your PC, printing them
on Kodiak Max using a standard
USB connection. Kodiak Max can
even connect to a wireless network
and dynamically populate your label
designs with information from a
database, using ODBC functionality.
This guide will provide information and
instructions on your Kodiak Max. You
can also watch instructional videos
right on your system, and you can get
help from DuraLabel support team
by calling 800-788-5572 or visiting
DuraLabel.com.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please review the following safety instructions before using the printer:
• Kodiak Max is intended for indoor use only. Keep the printer away from extreme humidity
(>85%) and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
• Disconnect the printer from its power source when not in use.
• Do not pour liquids onto the printer or printer parts. For ordinary cleaning, follow the
instructions included in this guide.
• Only qualified service personnel should attempt to repair the printer.
• Kodiak Max supply may build a small static charge during loading or use. Do not operate
near flammable materials.
• Never attempt to move or lift the printer by yourself; two person lift required.
NOTE: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
In addition, to prevent damage to Kodiak Max and to avoid nullifying the printer warranty,
please follow these rules:
• Only use authentic Kodiak Max supplies from DuraLabel in your printer.
• Read all instructions in this user guide completely.
If something seems to be wrong with Kodiak Max, refer to the Maintenance section of this
guide. If the problem is not resolved by following the recommended steps, please contact
DuraLabel by calling 800-788-5572 or visiting DuraLabel.com.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR KODIAK MAX 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
3GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR KODIAK MAX
Kodiak Max is a thermal transfer
printer, which utilizes heat to
transfer a solid resin (ink) from a
printing ribbon onto a print substrate
(e.g. Vinyl Tape). With two separate
print heads and two separate ribbon
cartridges, Kodiak Max can print in
two colors in a single pass.
Kodiak Max is also a complete,
standalone printing system, with its
own built-in software and controls.
Additional software cannot be
installed on your Kodiak Max; only
manufacturer-supplied updates can
be installed. If you would like to use
other software for label design, you
can use Kodiak Max as a desktop
label printer by connecting it to your
computer directly with a USB cable,
or by connecting it to your local
network.
KODIAK MAX PRINTER
BLANK RIBBON
CARTRIDGE
QUICK START GUIDE
USB CABLE
POWER CORD WIRELESS KEYBOARD*
USB DRIVE
with PC Software, User
Guide, and Windows
Printer Driver
STYLUS*
*Items stowed inside printer’s lid
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR KODIAK MAX 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
USB Ports:
Connect USB
drives or other
peripherals
Adjustable
Touchscreen:
Move screen up
to 90 degrees
Automatic Cutter: Finished
labels will come out here
Power Socket
Additional USB Ports (behind removable
panel) for wireless keyboard receiver and
Wi-Fi USB Adapter (pre-installed)
Power Switch
USB-B Port
Ethernet Port
Supply Sensor
Adjustable Supply Guides
Supply Holder
Adjustment Tab
Adjustable Supply Holders
Print Head
Latches
Feed Roller
Bar and Latch
FRONT VIEW:
BACK VIEW:
INSIDE VIEW:
Wireless
Keyboard
Stylus
Print Heads
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KODIAK MAX HOME SCREEN 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
KODIAK MAX HOME SCREEN
The Kodiak Max home screen will appear when you start the system, and you can return to it by clicking the Home button.
The main menu on the right of the screen lists the general options that are available: Label, Learn, Utilities, Tools, and Settings.
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Home Button
Supply/Ribbon Information
Hamburger Menu
Desktop Area
Printing Preferences/Status
Network Settings
Date/Time
Main Menu
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KODIAK MAX HOME SCREEN 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
LABEL
This menu includes options for creating or using premade designs
for printing labels and signs. For more information on how to use
the label design software on your Kodiak Max, see the LabelForge
PRO User Guide. The same software is also available for installation on a
PC.
Templates: Browse existing templates for signs or labels on your Kodiak
Max.
Label Designer: Design new signs or labels from scratch, or modify
existing designs.
Arc Flash: Enter data for specialized electrical safety signage, and print
labels that comply with the NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 standards.
Chemical Labeling: Create GHS-style chemical labels for safety and
compliance, using an editable database of chemical details. Labels can
follow HazCom 2012 (United States) or international GHS (UN) formats.
NFPA/RTK: Create supplemental chemical labels with the NFPA 704
hazard ratings, using an editable database of chemical details.
Pipe Marking: Quickly design pipe labels to match ANSI/ASME A13.1 or
the IIAR Bulletin No. 114 standards.
Premade Signs: Readily access hundreds of predefined labels,
categorized by application, which can be used as is or swiftly modified to
meet specific needs.
LEARN
This menu includes ways for you to learn about major topics or
find the answers to your questions. The options here are:
Manuals: Documentation for your Kodiak Max and its
associated software.
UTILITIES
This menu is for maintaining and updating your Kodiak Max
system.
Database Manager: Create, copy, import, or export databases
for use with the labeling modules.
Font Installer: Add a standard .ttf font file to your list of available fonts.
Supply Status: Provides Ribbon and Supply information regarding the
supplies currently installed in the printer. As well as providing the current
status of the printer.
Updater: View the current software version and easily check for an
available update (if your Kodiak Max is connected to the Internet).
Updates can also be installed from a USB storage device.
Users and Passwords: By default, Kodiak Max does not require a login.
This utility lets you add designated users, and require a password for
accessing the printer’s standalone features.
Symbol Creator: Convert common image types (such as .jpg or .tif) to the
format used by the Symbols Library in the Label Designer module.
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KODIAK MAX HOME SCREEN 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
TOOLS
This menu offers direct access to specific applications
on your Kodiak Max.
Calculator: Perform basic math functions.
Character Map: Browse and copy special characters for use in
your labels and signs.
Graphic Viewer: View image files (such as .jpg or .svg) on your
Kodiak Max.
PDF Viewer: Read documents in the standard .pdf formats
Spreadsheet Viewer: View and make basic edits to simple
spreadsheet files.
Text Editor: Read or write plain text files in the .txt format.
Video Player: Play video files in .ogv format.
SETTINGS
This menu is for your Kodiak Max system settings.
General: Allows the user to change the unit of measure
(inches or mm), display settings, and privacy settings.
Printer: Modify the printer’s default settings affecting how the
label or sign is printed.
Date & Time: Adjust Kodiak Max’s internal clock and calendar.
You can also access these settings by clicking on the time or date
displayed in the main toolbar, at the top of the screen.
Networking: View or change Kodiak Max’s network settings for
a wireless or Ethernet connection. You can also access these
settings by clicking the network icon in the main toolbar, at the
top of the screen.
Updates: View the software version currently installed on your
Kodiak Max, and easily check for updates, when connected to the
Internet and install updates via Wi-Fi or USB drive.
Languages: Choose to interface with the Kodiak Max in 14
different languages.
Users: Designate users, and require a password prior to using
Kodiak Max.
About: Provides information regarding the system (Serial Number,
FCC ID, Version, Available Storage, and more.)
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LOADING SUPPLY 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
5LOADING SUPPLY
To load your Kodiak Max with supply, fully raise the printer’s lid. The supply is the base material for your labels or signs, serving as the
“paper” for the printing process. Supply is available in a variety of materials, types, sizes, and colors. All Kodiak Max supply is sold as a roll
with geared plastic end caps. Do not remove these end caps, or the supply will not fit properly in your Kodiak Max. When loading supply,
make sure that it is not folded, and lies flat and smooth. This will prevent supply jams during printing. To load supply, follow these steps:
1. Squeeze the orange tab
on the front adjustable
supply holder, and slide
the holder to the position
marked for your supply
width.
(The adjustable supply
holders are paired to move
together and keep your
supply centered properly)
2. Hold the roll of supply so
that the end cap with the
DuraLabel label faces the
open side of the printer. Then,
rest the gears
on the supply’s
end caps into
the slots on
the supply
holders.
3. Unlatch the feed roller bar
and allow it to raise. Pull the
end of your supply away from
the roll, and over the top of
the feed roller. Check that the
leading edge of your supply is
clean, straight, and smooth.
(if not, use scissors to cut it into
a straight line)
4. Slide the adjustable supply
guides together ensuring the
label stock remains between
the two guides and under
the white rollers. Continue to
feed the label stock under
the metal guide, passed the
line marked on the yellow
label.
5. Lower the feed roller
bar and latch it closed.
When you finish loading
supplies and close the
printer’s lid, Kodiak Max will
automatically detect which
type of supply has been
loaded.
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