DuraLabel Kodiak User manual

INDUSTRIAL SIGN & LABEL PRINT SYSTEM
USER GUIDE
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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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INSTALLING A RIBBON CARTRIDGE 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
INSTALLING A RIBBON CARTRIDGE
To load your Kodiak Max with ribbon cartridge, you will need to fully raise the hinged lid. Ribbon cartridges are
installed into Kodiak Max by sliding them into place over the print heads. There are two print heads, marked with the
numbers “1” and “2.” Each print head needs a ribbon cartridge installed properly in order for Kodiak Max to print.
NOTE: When printing with a signs or label with a single color, you will need to install one ribbon cartridge in print head 2 and the blank
ribbon cartridge, which is marked with an orange label, in print head 1.
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To install the ribbon cartridge into your printer, follow these steps:
1. Raise print head; unlatch
the print head and raise it
by lifting the orange tab.
2. Holding the ribbon cartridge on the DuraLabel
logo side (rolls facing up) slide the cartridge
onto the print head. The loose section of
ribbon should fit just below the print head, and
the cartridge should slide smoothly on its rails.
3. Gently push the cartridge all
the way back (number on the
print head is visible). You may
hear the cartridge click into
position.
4. Lower the print head by lifting up on the
orange tab, then gently lower print head
down and latch it closed. Close the printer’s
lid. Kodiak Max will automatically detect
which type of ribbon has been loaded.
Load black ribbon in Print Head 2 when
using with any other ribbon color for the best
possible print quality, and to allow overprinting.
Load white ribbon in Print Head 1 when
using with any other ribbon color for the best
possible print quality, and white base printing.
When using only one ribbon
cartridge load blank ribbon
cartridge in Print Head 1.
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CONNECTING KODIAK TO A PC (OPTIONAL) 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
7CONNECTING KODIAK TO A PC (OPTIONAL)
In addition to its standalone capabilities, Kodiak Max can receive print
jobs from a PC. Your printer comes with a PC version of the LabelForge
PRO label design software, as well as a Windows printer driver.
CONNECTING THE PRINTER VIA USB
When connecting your Kodiak Max to a PC for the first time, follow
these steps:
1.Make sure Kodiak Max is connected to a power source and turn the
printer on.
2.Next, connect a USB cable from the Kodiak Max’s USB-B port (back
of printer) to a USB-A port on your PC.
3.Run the Kodiak Max driver installation program, included on the USB
flash drive that came with your printer.
You may need IT administrator privileges to continue, and will be
prompted to restart your computer to complete the installation
process.
4.Run the LabelForge PRO installation program, also included on the
USB flash drive.
You may need IT administrator privileges to continue.
PC DRIVER SETTINGS
After initial setup, your Kodiak Max will appear in the list
of available printers on your computer. Be sure to select
the appropriate printer when you want to print labels or
other documents.
You can change some of the settings for your Kodiak
Max through Printing Preferences.
If you need help, please contact your DuraLabel
representative for support - 1-800-788-5578
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CONNECTING KODIAK TO A PC (OPTIONAL) 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
CONNECTING THE PRINTER VIA ETHERNET
1. Connect your printer via Ethernet cable
in the back.
2. Navigate to Settings → Networking
(Networking can also be accessed via
clicking the Wi-Fi signal icon in the
taskbar).
3. Disable your Wireless connection by
clicking the pill switch (Orange color
indicates on, Grey indicates off).
4. Enable your Ethernet connection if not
already enabled.
5. Click the gear icon to configure your
machines Ethernet settings, you should
not be presented with the following
window:
6. Make note of your current Connection
Status. If you’re connected and have an IP
Address, you can skip this section and move
onto setting up windows.
7. The preferred methodology is to enable
Automatic, but typing out your IP, Gateway,
Netmask will work as well if you know them.
8. Enable Automatic and click Save. This can
take up to 30 seconds to Connect
If you have any problems consult with your IT
Department to set up the networking.
9. Once your status says Connected and you
have an IP Address, write down or make note
of the IP Address somewhere. We’ll be using
this IP Address in later steps.
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CONNECTING KODIAK TO A PC (OPTIONAL) 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
Installing Ethernet Max driver in Windows for IPP (Internet Printing Protocol)
1. Confirm with your IT department that you have IPP
enabled (This may be disabled due to IT policies).
If you are unsure or your IT department doesn’t allow
IPP, follow the steps outlined in ‘Installing Ethernet
Max driver in Windows for TCP/IP’
2. Download the latest driver for your max printer from
https://duralabel.com/support/printer-support/
3. Install the driver via double clicking the installer.
Navigate through the setup wizard, recommended
settings will be already selected.
4. Once the driver install completes, it will prompt to
restart. Make sure you restart before continuing to
the next step.
5. Now that you’ve restarted, navigate to Printers &
Scanners in Windows.
6. Click the Add a printer or scanner at the top, and
wait until the following message comes up: “The
printer that I want isn’t listed”
7. Click the “The
printer that I
want isn’t listed”
message.
8. Select the radio
button “Select a
shared printer by
name.”
9. Type into this field and replace IPADDRESS with
the IP your machine has assigned to it (done in
the previous section setting up printers Ethernet
connection).
• http://IPADDRESS:631/printers/KodiakMax
10. Once you’ve got the field populated with the correct
information. Click “Next”.
▪ This can take up to 2 minutes, while we wait for
windows to communicate with the printer.
▪ If this fails, confirm your Ethernet settings on the
printer and confirm the URL you typed in on the
previous step.
▪ If it continues to fail move onto Installing Ethernet
for TCP/IP section.
11.The printer should
add successfully
and present you
with the following:
12.Click Next, then
Finish.
13.The printer
should now show
up under Printers and Scanners
14.The printer can now be used with LabelForge PRO.
Supply information won’t be communicated to
windows when setting it up as an Ethernet printer.
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Installing Ethernet Max driver in Windows for TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
1. Download the latest driver for your max printer from
https://duralabel.com/support/printer-support/
2. Install the driver via double clicking the installer.
▪ Navigate through the setup wizard, recommended
settings will be already selected.
3. Once the driver install completes, it will prompt to
restart. Make sure you restart before continuing to
the next step.
4. Now that you’ve
restarted, navigate to
Printers & Scanners
in Windows.
5. Click the Add a printer or scanner at the top and wait
until the following message comes up: “The printer
that I want isn’t listed.”
6. Click the “The
printer that I
want isn’t listed”
message.
7. Select the radio
button “Add a
printer using an
IP address or
hostname.” Click
Next
8. From the Device type, select TCP/IP Device.
9. Type in the IP address assigned to your printer (done
in the previous section setting up printers Ethernet
connection), into
the Hostname
field.
The port name
field will also
match this IP
address.
10.Click Next
11.Select Custom Radio button → and Click Settings
button.
12.Set both Port Name
and Printer Name to
the IP address for your
printer.
13. Click OK → Click
next. You should now
be presented with a
window to select the
driver.
14.Select Graphic Products Inc. under Manufacturer
and your Max
printer under
Printers. Click
Next
15.You’ll now be
presented with
the option to
give the printer
a name. We
recommend
leaving this as
the default.
Click Next.
16.Determine if
you’ll be sharing
the printer
(Default is
already set to
Do not share
this printer)
17. Click Next
→ Finish. The printer should now show up under
Printers and Scanners. The printer can now be used
with LabelForge PRO.
Supply information won’t be communicated to
windows when setting it up as an Ethernet printer.
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NETWORK SETTINGS 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
8NETWORK SETTINGS
To connect your Kodiak Max to a network, click the Network Settings icon on the main toolbar.
This utility shows the current network state, and a list of any available Wi-Fi networks.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network, select the desired network from the list, and click Connect.
If a password is required, you will be prompted to enter it.
To connect to a Ethernet (wired) network, make sure that your Kodiak Max is
physically connected to the network using a standard Ethernet cable.
The IP address on the printer will need
to be set. This can be done onboard the
Kodiak Max by first pressing the Home
icon, then navigating to Settings >
Networking > then select the gear icon
next to the slider for Ethernet.
Next, set the option for Automatic to on
(moving the slider to the right, shown as
an orange slider) to automatically detect
the network, or to off (moving the slider
to the left, displayed as a gray slider) to
manually input the network information.
Once the information for the network has
been inputted press Save, then turn the
printer off for at least 10 seconds prior to
powering back on.
Once the printers boots back
up, navigate to the Ethernet
settings menu. This menu will
display the IP address as well
as Gateway and Netmask
for the connected network.
This step is not needed
when manually entering the
network’s information.
Network Settings
Ethernet Settings
Wi-Fi Settings
Ethernet Slider
Wi-Fi Slider
Selected Wi-Fi Network
ETHERNET SETUP
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PRINTER PREFERENCES 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
PRINTER PREFERENCES
These are the detailed controls for how your Kodiak Max will handle print jobs.
When you load supplies, Kodiak Max will automatically adjust many of its settings
to match those supplies, so you may only need to change these settings for
unusual tasks.
The same overall settings are available whether they are accessed from the built-
in interface, or from the driver software on a PC.
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Select the printer icon then by clicking the icon shown as a gear within the Print Settings menu.
This window has five tabs, with different options:
PROGRAM VS. GLOBAL SETTINGS
If you access these controls through a program’s
individual options, the window title will be shown
as Printing Preferences, and any changes will only
affect print jobs for that session of labeling.
In order to change the setting globally (modifying
the default settings on the printer) access the
Printer Settings menu by clicking on the printer icon
within the Kodiak Max’s toolbar or by accessing the
Supply Status menu and selecting Printer Settings.
The data which can be modified to change the print
behavior are the sections titled Printer, Alignment,
Presets, and Advanced.
PRINTING OFFSETS
The printing offsets are available on the Alignment
tab in the Printing Preferences menu or within
Alignment in the Printer Settings menu. This
should only be used when there is a serious
misalignment. Ordinary printing will have a
tolerance of up to 1/32 inch (under 1 mm)
horizontally, and up to 1/16 inch (under 2 mm)
vertically. If your Kodiak Max seems to be farther
out of alignment, please contact DuraLabel Support
by calling 800-788-5572 or visiting DuraLabel.com.
BASIC SETUP
Choose the most common options, like
landscape/portrait print orientation, cut options,
or special effects like mirroring (flipping the
design backward) or negative printing (switching
the colors of the design). You can also choose a
“preset” for all settings.
SPEED/HEAT
If needed for troubleshooting, adjust the
overall printing speed, and the individual heat
adjustment for each print head.
COLOR
If needed for troubleshooting or print quality,
adjust the way Kodiak Max handles multi-color
printing, shades of color, and overprinting (black/
color) or base printing (white/color).
ALIGNMENT
If needed for troubleshooting, adjust the printing
offsets (horizontal and vertical) for each print
head.
CUT/MEDIA
If needed for troubleshooting, manually select
the Media Type and the feed or cut offsets.
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PRINTER PREFERENCES 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
PRINTING PREFERENCES ON PC
When accessing the Printing Preferences for your Kodiak Max from a PC, the orientation setting (landscape/portrait) will be the only option immediately
available. Additional options for unusual needs, or for troubleshooting, can be accessed by clicking the “Advanced…” button. Within the DuraLabel Kodiak
Max Advanced Options menu the following features can be modified.
NEGATIVE PRINTING
Negative printing is an effect available on the
Basic Setup tab within the Printing Preferences
menu or under Printer when in the Printer Setting
menu. It only uses the label stock and the ribbon
loaded in print head 1. Multi-color designs will be
reduced to single-color with this effect.
CUTTER
Cut after each label printed, after a complete job,
or not at all
180 DEGREES ROTATION
Choose whether your Kodiak Max rotates all print
jobs by 180 degrees for troubleshooting.
NEGATIVE
Invert the colors of the design, from “printed”
(ribbon color) to “not-printed” (label stock color)
and vice versa. This effect only uses the label
stock and the ribbon loaded in print head 1. Multi-
color designs will be reduced to single-color with
this effect.
MIRROR
Flip the design backward.
RIBBON USED
For troubleshooting, manually control which
ribbon and print head will be used.
RIBBON & SUPPLY
When printing from third-party software, such as
common word processors, manually select the
loaded supplies to ensure the
OVERPRINT AND WHITE BASE PRINT
When using black ribbon and another color, or
white ribbon and another color, these options may
be helpful for troubleshooting poor print quality
COLOR MATCHING
Choose whether to use Best color matching
(Kodiak Max uses the closest available match for
any unavailable colors in your design) or Strict
color matching (Kodiak Max will only print the
colors that it can match exactly).
DITHERING
Choose how Kodiak Max uses patterns of dots to
approximate shades of color.
COLOR HEAT INTENSITY OFFSETS
For troubleshooting, adjust the heat used in the
printing process.
LABEL STOCK FORMAT OPTIONS
For troubleshooting, adjust Kodiak Max supply
settings
STOP POSITIONS & HORZ/VERT OFFSETS
For troubleshooting, adjust Kodiak Max printing
offsets
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SYSTEM UTILITIES 800-788-5572 DuaLabel.com
SYSTEM UTILITIES
These utilities are used for advanced
functions or system troubleshooting,
and can be found in the Utilities menu
SUPPLY STATUS
This utility shows the currently loaded
supplies, and how much of each is remaining. Click the supply
rolls on Kodiak Max main toolbar to open this utility.
To print, Kodiak Max requires a label stock and two ribbon
cartridges to be properly installed. Opening this utility provides
the supplies which are present and how much of each is
remaining. The catalog number for each loaded supply is also
shown.
If you need to trim the edge of your label stock (after clearing
a jam, for example) this utility also offers a “Trim” function,
which will eject a short, blank label, and cut it cleanly. The
window also includes an option to cancel any current print
jobs, or check your printer settings.
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DATABASE MANAGER
Several of the labeling modules in your Kodiak Max use
internal databases to store and retrieve data for label
printing. With the Database Manager utility, you can create a new database, import
or export databases, or set up a network connection for using an external database
with Open Database Connectivity (ODBC).
Start by selecting the database
type with the dropdown menu.
To create a new database, enter
a name for the new database
and press the Add Database
button.
To adjust, import, export, or
copy an existing database or
connection, select the existing
database from the list, and
use the buttons below the list
or the editable fields to the
right to fill in the appropriate
information.
Ribbon Supply #2
Label Stock
Ribbon Supply #1
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FONT INSTALLER
In the event you desire to use different font(s)
than what comes resident on the Kodiak
Max you can use this feature to upload them onto your printer. Using
a USB Flash Drive, with the fonts already installed, plug it into the
printer. Open the Font Installer, select “Open” and select the file
path and the font in question and click “Open”. Follow the on-screen
prompts for installation.
USERS AND PASSWORDS
By default, Kodiak will not be locked; any
person can use the system. To require a
password, use the Users and Passwords utility to add an authorized
user. Each individual user will have their own password, and there is
no limit to the number of users that may be added.
Once an authorized user has been added, you can click the Lock
button in this utility to enforce a user name and password to unlock
the system. Any authorized user can also add or remove other users
in this utility.
If your Kodiak Max has been locked, but all user passwords have
been lost or forgotten, contact support at 800-788-5572 or at
DuraLabel.com.
UPDATER
The Updater utility shows the
currently installed software on your
Kodiak Max.
If an Internet connection is available, the utility will check
if any updates are available and give you the option to
download and install them.
If you have a USB flash drive, or other USB-connected storage
device, with the software update files you can install them
using the Updater. To do so, within the “Updater” menu press
“USB”, this will open a new window titled “Select a USB drive
path”. Within this window, select the USB storage device from
the “Favorites” section, then on the right side of the selection
plane choose the folder titled “DLKUPDATE”, from here open
the folder titled “Update”, then press “Select”. The printer
will automatically go through the installation process. Once
complete turn the printer off for at least 10 seconds prior to
powering it back on to complete the installation process.
Additional DuraLabel software may be added in the future.
However, no user defined software may be installed directly
on the Kodiak Max.
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