K-sun Green Machine User manual

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Version 4.10
MANUAL
Indication of the manufacturer and the importer
in
accordance with requirements of directive
2011/65/EU
(RoHS)
Manufacturer:
K-Sun Corporation
Address:
370 SMC Drive
Somerset WI 54025
Phone:
715-247-4440
Importer:
Address:
Phone:
Use
Adapter Model AST1116Y1-1
Input
AC100-240V, 0.4A, 50-60Hz
(dedicated
adapter, power cable only)
Output
DC 11V, 1.64A
®
Indication of the manufacturer and the importer
in
accordance with requirements of directive
2011/65/EU
(RoHS)
Manufacturer:
K-Sun Corporation
Address:
370 SMC Drive
Somerset WI 54025
Phone:
715-247-4440
Importer:
Address:
Phone:
Use
Adapter Model AST1116Y1-1
Input
AC100-240V, 0.4A, 50-60Hz
(dedicated
adapter, power cable only)
Output
DC 11V, 1.64A
®

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Declaration of Conformity
K-Sun®Corporation
370 SMC Drive, PO Box 309
Somerset, WI 54025
Phone: [phone]
Product Name: LABELShop® GREEN MACHINE®
Model Number: LABELShop® K-Sun®GREEN MACHINE®
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la nomme NMB-003
du Canada.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This Equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• To ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device the
enclosed interface cable should be used. (If Applicable)
• Modications or changes not expressly approved by K-Sun® Corporation
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing K-Sun®GREEN MACHINE®.
This manual is divided into five sections
1. Getting Started
2. Basic Operations 1 - for new users
3. Basic Operations 2 - more advanced features
4. Telcom/Electrical Label Mode
5. Additional Functions
Please read this manual before using your K-Sun® GREEN MACHINE®.
This manual contains CAUTION and WARNING notices which must be observed
and tips that can assist you complete the task more easily and more effectively.
Be sure to keep this manual handy for future references.
●All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,
or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, or otherwise, without our prior written permission.
●The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
●All effort have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual.
However, should any errors be detected, we would greatly appreciate being informed of
them.
•Texts you have entered are temporary saved in this device, but not kept for extended
period of time. We shall not be liable for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred as
a result of malfunction, repair, test, or battery exhaustion of this device.
•About the labels
Before attaching labels, be sure to check the purpose of use and the material of the
adhered surface. Depending on the material, environmental conditions, etc., following
problems may occur.
-Color of the labels changes
-Labels come off
-Texts on the label wear off
-Cannot peel off the labels
-Glue remains on the adhered surface
-The adhered surface absorbs the color of the label
-The adhered surface is damaged
We shall not be liable for any damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from these
problems.
•Do not carry out any operations not described in this manual, or K-Sun®GREEN
MACHINE®may break or cause injury.

Using This Manual
About this manual
This manual contains the following sections:
Getting Started
Describes preparations required before using K-SunGREEN MACHINE®.
Basic Operations
Divided into three sections.
"Basic Operation 1" explains operations such as entering texts and attaching labels.
"Basic Operation 2" explains more advanced operations such as adding new paragraph.
(The + key)
"Telcom/Electrical Mode" explains how to create a label that wrapsaround a cable or any other
cylindrically-shaped object.
If you are a first-time user, reading from the "Basic Operation 1" is recommended.
Additional Functions
Describes useful information that can assist you to complete the task more easily and more
effectively. Read and understand "Basic Operations 1" and "Basic Operations 2" before you
begin on this section.
Symbols used in this manual
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Labels in this manual: Labels contained in this manual are all samples and may differ from
actual labels.
Symbol Description
, Indicates operation procedures.
, Indicates the character keys.
Symbols or characters on the upper part of buttons may be omitted.
, , Indicates the function keys.
Indicates the keys to move the cursor or select an item.
See Introduces the reference pages. Refer to the specified pages as
necessary.
Indicates useful tips.
Explains limitations and conditions that you should be aware of.

INTRODUCTION
• Important Safety Precautions ....... 1
Warning ........................... 2
Caution ............................ 4
Precautions ..................... 5
General Cautions ............ 6
GETTING STARTED
• Parts Location .............................. 9
• Keys ............................................. 11
• Display Indicators ......................... 14
• Switching to Graphic Display ........ 15
• Adjusting Display Level, Backlight . 16
• Setting Display Language/Units ... 17
• Preparing the machine for use ..... 18
AC Adapter ....................... 18
Batteries ........................... 18
Tape Cartridge ................. 21
Turning On ....................... 23
Feeding Tape ................... 24
• Supply Cartridge Reference Guide
Shrink Tube .................... 26
Labeling Tape ................. 27
Wire Wrap ...................... 29
BASIC OPERATIONS 1
• Entering Text ................................ 32
• Entering Text Using Euro/Latin Key 33
• Inserting Space ............................ 33
• Entering Symbol ........................... 34
• Preview ........................................ 36
• Printing ......................................... 37
• Attaching Label ............................. 38
• Power Off ..................................... 39
BASIC OPERATIONS 2
• Editing Text .................................. 42
• Cursor Keys ................................. 42
• Delete Insert Text ......................... 43
• Adding Lines ................................ 44
• Moving Text, Joining Lines ........... 45
• Adding Paragraphs/Columns ....... 46
• PeelGuard®/Rounding Corners .... 48
• Cleaning Machine Exterior ........... 49
• Cleaning PeelGuard® Tray ........... 49
• Cleaning Print Head ..................... 50
TELECOM/ELECTRICAL
LABEL MODE
• Patch ............................................ 52
• Wrap ............................................ 54
• Flag .............................................. 56
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
• Changing Font Type ..................... 58
• Changing Text Size ...................... 58
• Edit Key Functions ....................... 59
Setting Functions ............. 60
Edit Menu - English ......... 62
• Function Description
Length ............................. 65
Frame & Table ................. 66
Margin ............................. 67
Layout ............................. 67
Decorate .......................... 68
Space .............................. 68
Border & Line ................... 69
Wide & Narrow ................. 69
Background ...................... 69
Bold & Italic ...................... 70
Vertical ............................. 70
Vertical - 2 Digit Number .. 71
Line Size/Text Size .......... 72
Font Type ......................... 73
• Printing Sequence Numbers ........ 74
• Printing Bar Codes ....................... 76
• Extra Key Print Functions
Extra Print Menu-English . 79
Enlarge ............................ 80
Repeat ............................. 83
Mirror ............................... 85
• Print Setting Functions
Print Setting Menu-English . 86
Adjusting Print Density ..... 86
Auto Cut-On/Off ............... 87
Memory Reset .................. 88
• Store/Recall
Saving a File .................... 89
Recalling a File ................ 90
Deleting a File .................. 91
• Print History
Recall ............................... 92
Delete ............................... 93
• User’s Symbols ............................ 94
… continued on next page
8Introduction
Contents
●Introduction
●Important Safety Precautions................. 1
Precautions when using
tape cartridges.................................... 5
Precautions when installing
tape cartridges.................................... 5
General cautions................................. 6
●Using This Manual ................................. 7
About this manual ............................... 7
Symbols used in this manual .............. 7
●Contents................................................. 8
●Quick Start Guide................................. 10
1.Preparation .................................... 10
2.Entering texts (Example: NAME)... 10
3.Printing labels ................................ 11
●Attaching labels..................................... 11
●K-Sun GREEN MACHINE®Parts........ 14
Top side ............................................ 14
Internal parts..................................... 14
Bottom............................................... 15
Printer Back ...................................... 15
K-Sun GREEN MACHINE®Keys..... 16
●Display Indicators................................. 19
Display indicators.............................. 19
Switching display (Graphic) .............. 20
Adjusting Display Level..................... 21
Backlight ........................................... 21
Setting the Display Language........... 22
Setting the Display Units................... 22
●Preparation .......................................... 23
1.Connecting the bundled
AC adapter........................................ 23
2.Installing the batteries.................... 23
3.Installing tape cartridges................ 26
4.Turning the power on..................... 28
●Feeding the tape.................................. 29
1.Entering text................................... 32
2.Inserting space............................... 34
3.Entering symbol............................. 34
4.Viewing print image (Preview) ....... 36
5.Printing label.................................. 37
6.Attaching label ............................... 38
●Turning the Power Off.......................... 39
●Editing Text .......................................... 42
Using the cursor keys........................ 42
Entering text...................................... 42
Deleting/Inserting text ....................... 43
Deleting all the text............................ 43
●Adding New Lines (Line Break)............ 44
Starting a new line............................. 44
Moving the text to the next line ......... 45
Joining the two lines.......................... 45
●Adding New Paragraphs [ + ]... 46
Starting a new paragraph.................. 46
Dividing into paragraphs ................... 47
●Rounding Off the Corners.................... 48
●Cleaning K-Sun GREEN MACHINE®.. 49
To remove dirt and dust
from the exterior................................ 49
Cleaning PeelGuard®....................... 49
●Cleaning the print head
(faint printing) ....................................... 50
●Telecom/Electrical Label Mode............ 52
Creating the label in
Telecom/Electrical Label Mode......... 53
List of "Telecom/Electrical Label
Mode" menu...................................... 55
●Changing the font type......................... 58
Using key .................................... 58
●Changing the font/text size................... 58
Using key.................................... 58
●Improving the Appearance of the Label
- Using the decoration functions - ........ 59
Setting functions................................ 60
●List of Edit menu (English)................... 62
Function description.......................... 65
Printing sequence numbers .............. 74
●Printing Bar Codes............................... 76
Creating a label with a bar code........ 76
Bar code printing............................... 76
●Extra Print Functions............................ 79
List of "Extra Print" menu.................. 79
To create a label that is wider than
the width of the tape (Enlarge).......... 80
Prints the same label
continuously (Repeat)....................... 83
Introduction
Getting Started
Basic Operations 1
Basic Operations 2
Telecom/Electrical Label Mode
Additional Functions

8Introduction
Contents
●Introduction
●Important Safety Precautions................. 1
Precautions when using
tape cartridges.................................... 5
Precautions when installing
tape cartridges.................................... 5
General cautions................................. 6
●Using This Manual ................................. 7
About this manual ............................... 7
Symbols used in this manual .............. 7
●Contents................................................. 8
●Quick Start Guide................................. 10
1.Preparation .................................... 10
2.Entering texts (Example: NAME)... 10
3.Printing labels ................................ 11
●Attaching labels..................................... 11
●K-Sun GREEN MACHINE®Parts........ 14
Top side ............................................ 14
Internal parts..................................... 14
Bottom............................................... 15
Printer Back ...................................... 15
K-Sun GREEN MACHINE®Keys..... 16
●Display Indicators................................. 19
Display indicators.............................. 19
Switching display (Graphic) .............. 20
Adjusting Display Level..................... 21
Backlight ........................................... 21
Setting the Display Language........... 22
Setting the Display Units................... 22
●Preparation .......................................... 23
1.Connecting the bundled
AC adapter........................................ 23
2.Installing the batteries.................... 23
3.Installing tape cartridges................ 26
4.Turning the power on..................... 28
●Feeding the tape.................................. 29
1.Entering text................................... 32
2.Inserting space............................... 34
3.Entering symbol............................. 34
4.Viewing print image (Preview) ....... 36
5.Printing label.................................. 37
6.Attaching label ............................... 38
●Turning the Power Off.......................... 39
●Editing Text .......................................... 42
Using the cursor keys........................ 42
Entering text...................................... 42
Deleting/Inserting text ....................... 43
Deleting all the text............................ 43
●Adding New Lines (Line Break)............ 44
Starting a new line............................. 44
Moving the text to the next line ......... 45
Joining the two lines.......................... 45
●Adding New Paragraphs [ + ]... 46
Starting a new paragraph.................. 46
Dividing into paragraphs ................... 47
●Rounding Off the Corners.................... 48
●Cleaning K-Sun GREEN MACHINE®.. 49
To remove dirt and dust
from the exterior................................ 49
Cleaning PeelGuard®....................... 49
●Cleaning the print head
(faint printing) ....................................... 50
●Telecom/Electrical Label Mode............ 52
Creating the label in
Telecom/Electrical Label Mode......... 53
List of "Telecom/Electrical Label
Mode" menu...................................... 55
●Changing the font type......................... 58
Using key .................................... 58
●Changing the font/text size................... 58
Using key.................................... 58
●Improving the Appearance of the Label
- Using the decoration functions - ........ 59
Setting functions................................ 60
●List of Edit menu (English)................... 62
Function description.......................... 65
Printing sequence numbers .............. 74
●Printing Bar Codes............................... 76
Creating a label with a bar code........ 76
Bar code printing............................... 76
●Extra Print Functions............................ 79
List of "Extra Print" menu.................. 79
To create a label that is wider than
the width of the tape (Enlarge).......... 80
Prints the same label
continuously (Repeat)....................... 83
Introduction
Getting Started
Basic Operations 1
Basic Operations 2
Telecom/Electrical Label Mode
Additional Functions
FUNCTIONS …CONTINUED
• Condition
Condition Menu-English ....... 101
Setting Battery Type ............. 102
Setting to Default .................. 103
Change Default Settings ...... 104
• Resetting ........................................... 105
APPENDIX
• Symbols Menu - English ................... 108
• Pictograph Menu - English ................ 109
DISPLAY MESSAGES ............ 110
PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS ..... 112
LIST OF CHARACTERS
• Key Layout ....................................... 116
• Character Table ............................... 116
• Additional Keys ................................ 117
SPECIFICATIONS .................. 118
SYMBOLS LIST ...................... 121
PICTOGRAPH LIST ............... 123
FRAME & TABLE LIST .......... 125
EURO LATIN CHARACTER LIST 126
MENUS BY LANGUAGE
• English ............................................ 127
• Spanish/Español ............................. 135
• French/Français .............................. 143
• German/Deutsch ............................. 151
• Italian/Italiano .................................. 159
• Danish/Dansk .................................. 167
• Swedish/Svenska ............................ 175
• Finnish/Suomi .................................. 183
• Norwegian/Norsk ............................. 191
• Russian/Pycckий ............................. 199
• Croatin/Hrvatski ............................... 207
• Greek/Eλλŋνıĸά ............................... 215

Introduction 1
Important Safety Precautions
Items below should always be followed to protect users, their surroundings and their
property from possible injury or damage. Be sure to read and understand the
instructions before using your K-Sun®GREEN MACHINE®and keep this manual handy
for future references.
●Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1) personal injury
and 2) damage to equipment.
●Please familiarize yourself with the following definitions and meanings for each symbol
before reading the precautions.
DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, will result in serious
or fatal personal injury. Pay extra caution in performing
procedures preceded by DANGER headings.
WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in
serious or fatal personal injury.
CAUTION Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in
damage to equipment.
Important reminder
Prohibited
Mandatory
DANGER
When using the battery
If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your eyes, do not rub your
eyes. Wash them well with clean water and contact a doctor
immediately.

2Introduction
WARNING
Only use AC adapter AST1116Y1-1 that comes with the product. When using the AC
adapter, make sure to observe the following precautions.
Do not attempt to use any adapters other than the AC adapter
bundled with the device. This may cause damage, overheating, fire,
or electric shock.
Be sure to use the AC adapter with the proper voltage. Using it with
other voltage levels may cause fire, smoke, overheating, or electric
shock. Proper voltage is AC 120V.
Do not pull the AC adapter cord excessively or put a heavy object
on it. This may cause fire or electric shock.
WARNING
When using the battery
Do not use batteries with their and terminals reversed. This
may cause leakage, overheating, or explosion.
If liquid from the battery enters your mouth, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
If liquid from the battery comes in contact with your skin or cloth,
wash away with water. This may cause damage to your skin.
Do not use a new battery and an old battery, or different types of
batteries at the same time. Doing so may cause leakage,
overheating, or explosion.
When the battery runs down, take it out of the device immediately. If
a flat battery is left inside the device for long periods, gas emitted
from the battery may cause leakage, overheating, explosion, or
damage to the device.
If you do not use K-Sun®GREEN MACHINE®for an extended
period, take out the batteries from the device. Gas emitted from the
battery may cause leakage, overheating, explosion, or damage to
the device.
Not bundled
AC adapter
Not specified
battery

Introduction 3
Follow the instructions given on the label or a package of the
battery. Misuse of the batteries may cause leakage, overheating,
explosion, injury, or damage to the device.
If you use nickel-hydride rechargeable batteries (The SANYO
eneloop HR-3UTGA or HR-3UTGB are the only tested and approved
nickel-hydride rechargeable batteries for use in the K-Sun®
GREEN MACHINE®follow the instructions on the battery and the charger.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instruction.
WARNING
Other Do not step on, drop, hit, or have strong impacts on this device. This
may cause fire or electric shock. If your K-Sun®GREEN MACHINE®
®
is damaged, turn the power off, remove the bundled AC adapter
from the electrical outlet, and contact local distributor. Using the
damaged device may cause fire and electric shock.
Do not touch the device, the bundled AC adapter, or the plug with
wet hands. This may cause malfunction, fire, or electric shock.
Keep plastic bags out of reach of children. Children may suffocate if
they swallow or put their heads into plastic bags.
Do not spill liquid or spray insecticide onto K-Sun®GREEN
MACHINE®. This may cause malfunction, fire, or electric shock. If
you spilled liquid, turn the power off, remove the bundled AC
adapter from the electrical outlet, and contact local distributor.
Using the damaged device may cause fire and electric shock.
Never modify or disassemble the device. This may cause fire or
electric shock. Do not carry out any operations not described in this
manual, or K-Sun GREEN MACHINE®may break or cause injury.
WARNING
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions
If you use nickel-hydride rechargeable batteries
(The SANYO eneloop HR-3UTGA or HR-3UTGB are the only tested
and approvednickel-hydride rechargeable batteries for use in the
K-Sun® GREEN MACHINE® follow the instructions on the battery
and the charger.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.Dispose of
used batteries according to the instruction.

4Introduction
CAUTION
Cleaning PeelGuard®
Be sure to turn the power off before removing the PeelGuard®tray.
When cleaning, do not put your fingers inside the PeelGuard®.
Otherwise, you might cut your fingers.
Auto-cutter
Keep your fingers off the exit slot where the labels come out during
printing or when the cutter is operating. This may cut your fingers.
Other Do not put anything heavy on K-Sun GREEN MACHINE®or leave it
in unstable position. This may cause injury or damage to the device.
Always turn the power off before removing the bundled AC adapter
from the electrical outlet. This may cause malfunction of the device.
About the labels
Before attaching labels, be sure to check the purpose of use and
the material of the adhered surface. Depending on the material,
environmental conditions, etc., following problems may occur.
•Color of the labels change
•Labels come off
•Texts on the label wear off
•Cannot peel off the labels
•Glue remains on the adhered surface
•The adhered surface absorbs the color of the label
•The adhered surface is damaged
We shall not be liable for any damages, losses, costs, or expenses
arising from these problems.
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