Kroy K5100 User manual

KROY®
Owner’s Manual
Read this manual before using your K5100
K5100 Handheld Label Printer
Toll Free 800.776.5769 Order Number 2561100
Visit www.kroy.com Rev A 6/04

Introduction
Kroy Limited Warranty
Kroy LLC ("Kroy") warrants its labelling system equipment against defects in material and workman-
ship for a period of six (6) months from the date of purchase. At no charge to the customer except for
inbound freight to Kroy's service centre, Kroy will, at Kroy's option, repair or replace any product
determined to be defective. Kroy will pay return UPS ground charges. A purchase receipt or other evi-
dence of purchase will be required before warranty service is rendered. This warranty does not cover
cosmetic damage or any damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or modification or
attempted repair by anyone other than Kroy or a Kroy authorized repair agent. THERE ARE NO
EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS PARAGRAPH.
KROY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. ALL EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do no allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state.
If a problem develops with your Kroy labelling system during or after this warranty period, you may
contact Kroy customer service at 800.729.5769.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful intereference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
CDC Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed Class A limits for radio noise for digital devices as set out in
the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
The K5100 Printer and Cartridges are protected by U.S. Patents including:
5,411,339 5,533,818

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Contents of Box…………………………………………………………………………………………..3
Printer Description......................................................................................………………………..4
Important Safety Precautions........................................................................……………………...5
Connecting AC Adapter................................................................................………………………6
Installing the Supply Cartridge......................................................................………………………7
Charging Batteries………………………………………………………………………………………..8
Installing the Supply Cartridge…………………………………………………………………………..9
Chapter 2: Printing Your First Label
Printing a Label.............................................................................................………………………11
Turning Printer On.......................................................................................……………………….11
Cursor Movement........................................................................................……………………….11
Default Printer Settings................................................................................……………………….11
Editing Text..................................................................................................……………………….12
Adding a Character Style.............................................................................……………………….12
Printing on Shrink Tube.................................................................................…………………….. 13
Printing a Self-Laminating Wire Wrap...........................................................………………………14
Frequently Used Keys.................................................................................……………………….15
Chapter 3: Operating Your Printer
Font Function.............................................................................................…………………………17
Size Function.............................................................................................…………………………18
Character Styles- ...................................................................................………………………..19-20
Bold, Italic, Underline
Other Styles- .............................................................………………………………........……….21-23
Mirror, Frame, Justify, Vertical, Rotate
Label Setup .................................................................................…...........…………………….24-25
Length, Cutmark, Left Margin, Vertical Margin
Shortcuts and Hot Keys ................................................…………………….....................……......26
Multiple Copies & Sequencing................................……………………...............................…..27-28
Printer Setup..............................................................…………………….............................….29-30
Reset, Unit of Measure, Density, Auto Off, Advance Cut,
Language, Printspeed
Bar Codes..............................................................................…………………...................…..31-32
File Management.........................................................................…………………............……33-34
New , Open, Save, Delete
Multiple Page Documents............................................……………………..............................….. 35
Time/Date Stamp......................................................……………………...........................……36-37
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Chapter 4: PC Operations
Introduction.............................................................................................…………………......…… 39
KLDS Software and Driver Installation.............................................…………………..........…….. 40
KLDS Operation................................................................................………….……….....….…41-42
Downloading Fonts...............................................................................…………………...…….43-44
Using Your Printer with Other PC Applications……………………………………………….……45-46
Appendices
Maintaining Your Printer..............................................................................……………………….A-1
System Messages.......................................................................................……………………….B-1
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................……………………….C-1
Updating Printer Firmware....................................................................……………………… D-1 D-2
Using Accent Characters.............................................................................……………………….E-1
Using the Character Map ...........................................................................………………………. F-1
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Chapter 1
Getting Started

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Contents of Box
(1)K5100 Handheld Label Printer (1) Owner’s Manual and (1) CD-
ROM with KLDS Software and Drivers
(1) AC Adapter with Power Cord (1)Serial Cable

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Printer description
Figure 1 : Top View of Printer
Figure 2: Left Side of Print

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Important Safety Precautions
When using your printer, always follow these important safety precautions:
1. Read all instructions carefully.
2. Do not immerse the printer in water or other liquids, you could receive an electrical shock.
3. Do not apply adhesive labels to your skin.
4. Do not put objects onto or into the printer.
5. Do not expose to high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave on the dashboard or in the
trunk of your car.
6. Do not use in dusty places and avoid direct exposure to sunlight and rain.
7. Do not pull on the tape, you could damage the tape cartridge.
8. Do not attempt internal repairs to the printer. If service or repair is needed, contact a qualified
Kroy service representative.
9. Do not touch the printhead ceramic or rollers with your fingers.

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Connecting AC Adapter
The supplied AC adapter can be used to power the K5100. Warning: Only use the AC adapter
provided with this machine. Use of any other AC adapter will damage your K5100, and void the
warranty.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1. Insert the AC adapter plug into the AC adapter jack on the left side of the
machine.
2. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into the nearest standard electrical outlet.
Figure 3: AC Adapter Connection
WARNING: K2500, K3000-PC and K240 AC adapters are NOT compatible with the K5100.

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Installing Batteries (Optional)
Installing Batteries (Optional)
Your K5100 printer can optionally operate with six 2.5 Ampere-hour “C” size nickel cadmium batteries
for primary power. Do not replace with other type batteries. These batteries can be purchased from
Kroy or your Kroy dealer as accessory Part# 2449300 (6 pack Ni-Cd battery).
WARNING: Do not dispose of nickel-cadmium batteries in fire, mutilate, short-circuit, mix with other
battery types. Batteries may explode, release toxic material, or get hot and cause personal injury.
Removing the Yellow Elastomer Jacket
1. Pull the jacket down from the top of the printer until clear of the top portion of the printer.
2. While holding the printer from the bottom, grab the top portion of the printer and lift it out of the
jacket.
3. To replace the jacket reverse steps 1 and 2.
Note: The jacket must be removed to install batteries.
Installing the Nickel-Camium Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover by pushing down on the arrow and sliding it off the base in the
direction of the arrow.
2. Insert the batteries according to diagram imprinted on the printer case under the batteries.
3. Replace battery cover.