Peleman Flat Bed Foil Printer User manual

USER GUIDE
Flat Bed
Foil Printer
Version 2.21 August 2019
Flat Bed Foil Printer PC Tool version 1.2.x.0
Firmware version 2.47

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1ABOUT THIS MANUAL...............................................................................................................................................................8
2ABOUT FLAT BED FOIL PRINTER......................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Technical specifications ...............................................................................................................................10
2.2.2 Software specifications.................................................................................................................................. 11
2.2.3 User related and other specifications................................................................................................. 11
3GETTING STARTED..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Unboxing ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 What’s Inside?....................................................................................................................................................................13
3.3 Setting Up The Flat Bed Foil Printer .................................................................................................................14
4FOIL HANDLING..........................................................................................................................................................................18
4.1 About The Foil ....................................................................................................................................................................18
4.2 Specifications Per Group...........................................................................................................................................20
4.3 How To Insert The Foil.................................................................................................................................................22
4.4 How To Remove The Foil ..........................................................................................................................................23
5FLAT BED FOIL PRINTER PC TOOL ..............................................................................................................................24
5.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................24
5.2 What’s New From Version 1.2.0.0 ........................................................................................................................24
5.2.1 Key features .........................................................................................................................................................24
5.2.2 Printhead calibration....................................................................................................................................25
5.2.3 New foil groups ................................................................................................................................................. 25
5.2.4 New sensors......................................................................................................................................................... 25
5.3 Software Installation.....................................................................................................................................................26
5.4 Launch Application .......................................................................................................................................................27
5.5 Creating A New Design..............................................................................................................................................28
5.5.1 Object Orientation..........................................................................................................................................29
5.5.2 Printing on Spine.............................................................................................................................................30
5.5.3 Parts of Printing Object ...............................................................................................................................31
5.5.4 Print Areas.............................................................................................................................................................. 31
5.5.5 Print Margins ...................................................................................................................................................... 32
5.5.6 Design Toolbar...................................................................................................................................................33
5.5.7 Saving Design.....................................................................................................................................................38
5.5.8 Inserting Text and Images........................................................................................................................38
5.5.9 Selection, Movement and Alignment of Elements.................................................................41
5.5.10 Rotation of Elements ....................................................................................................................................42
5.5.11 Foil Colour Layers.............................................................................................................................................42

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5.5.12 Rulers & Guidelines........................................................................................................................................ 44
5.5.13 Multiple jobs ........................................................................................................................................................45
5.5.14 Design Zooming.............................................................................................................................................. 46
5.6 Open Design ..................................................................................................................................................................... 46
5.7 Print Design....................................................................................................................................................................... 46
5.8 Tools..........................................................................................................................................................................................47
5.8.1 Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................47
5.8.2 PELEMAN Products .......................................................................................................................................50
5.8.3 Check for Updates ...........................................................................................................................................51
5.8.4 Request for Service.........................................................................................................................................52
5.8.5 Manage Templates......................................................................................................................................... 52
5.8.6 Testing and Calibration...............................................................................................................................56
5.8.7 Service Menu...................................................................................................................................................... 60
5.8.8 About the Foil Printer.................................................................................................................................. 60
5.8.9 Help Button ..........................................................................................................................................................61
5.9 Uninstall.................................................................................................................................................................................62
5.9.1 Uninstallation Using Start Menu..........................................................................................................62
5.9.2 Uninstallation Using Control Panel....................................................................................................62
5.9.3 Uninstallation Using Installation Setup ..........................................................................................63
6MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................................................................64
6.1 Basic maintenance....................................................................................................................................................... 64
6.1.1 Accessories .......................................................................................................................................................... 64
6.2 Advanced maintenance ............................................................................................................................................65
6.2.1 Advanced maintenance by technician...........................................................................................65
7TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................................................................................................67
7.1 Troubleshooting Bad Print Result .....................................................................................................................67
7.2 Troubleshooting –Foil Is Not Spinning..........................................................................................................67
7.3 Troubleshooting –Calibration...............................................................................................................................68
7.4 Troubleshooting –Errors...........................................................................................................................................69
7.4.1 No communication with the printer error/printer not connected ............................69
7.4.2 Printer is damaged error............................................................................................................................69
7.4.3 Head error .............................................................................................................................................................70
7.4.4 Dots damaged error......................................................................................................................................70
7.4.5 Driver installation.............................................................................................................................................70
8SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATION.............................................................................................................................. 71
9FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs).............................................................................................................. 72
10 APPENDICES ................................................................................................................................................................................73
10.1 List of Keyboard Shortcuts.......................................................................................................................................73
10.2 Supported Template Dimensions......................................................................................................................75

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10.2.1 Type 1a and 1b.....................................................................................................................................................76
10.2.2 Type 2a.....................................................................................................................................................................77
10.3 Built-in Printing Settings for Foils and Materials....................................................................................78
10.4 Custom material grid ................................................................................................................................................. 80
10.5 Default Template Specifications.........................................................................................................................82
10.5.1 Preset Margins...................................................................................................................................................82
10.5.2 Factory Set ............................................................................................................................................................82
10.6 What’s new..........................................................................................................................................................................85
10.6.1 Version 1.0.0.63 ...................................................................................................................................................85
10.6.2 Version 1.0.2.0......................................................................................................................................................85
10.6.3 Version 1.1.0.0 .......................................................................................................................................................85
10.6.4 Version 1.2.0.0......................................................................................................................................................86
10.7 Parts and Accessories List ........................................................................................................................................86

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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Flat Bed Foil Printer with Cover Placed to Print....................................................................................8
Figure 2: Printed Design Examples...................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 3: Cut Binding Strips ......................................................................................................................................................12
Figure 4: Unpackaging .................................................................................................................................................................13
Figure 5: Flat Bed Foil Printer Package Contents ................................................................................................... 14
Figure 6: Lock Tool and Support Removal .....................................................................................................................15
Figure 7: Flat Bed Foil Printer Connections ..................................................................................................................15
Figure 8: Use Supplied Underlay Materials for Different Applications .................................................... 16
Figure 9: Different possibilities to use double paper clamp to hold the substrate.........................17
Figure 10: Connecting the Coils.............................................................................................................................................22
Figure 11: Foil Inserted in fead of Flat Bed Foil Printer .........................................................................................23
Figure 12: Files Required for Installation ........................................................................................................................ 26
Figure 13: Available Options in All Programmes of Start Menu for Launching Application ....27
Figure 14: Flat Bed Foil Printer PC Tool ...........................................................................................................................27
Figure 15: New Design Startup Dialog Box for Selection of Template .................................................... 28
Figure 16: Display for Selection of Appropriate Template & Associated object Orientation... 28
Figure 17: Design Window Based on Selected Template and Object Placement......................... 29
Figure 18: Vertical Spine Orientation (Left) and Horizontal Spine Orientation (Right) ............... 30
Figure 19: Vertical Spine Orientation (Left) and Horizontal Spine Orientation (Right) .................31
Figure 20: Margins (grey zone around the template) ..........................................................................................32
Figure 21: Design Toolbar ...........................................................................................................................................................33
Figure 22: Design Toolbar Group 1 - Functions..........................................................................................................33
Figure 23: Design Toolbar Group 2 - Tools.................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 24: Design Toolbar Group 3 –Edit Functions............................................................................................ 34
Figure 25: Design Toolbar Group 4 - Text Editing....................................................................................................35
Figure 26: Design Toolbar Group 5 - Element Alignment................................................................................ 36
Figure 27: Design Toolbar Group 6 - Rotation Degree........................................................................................ 36
Figure 28: Design Toolbar Group 7 –XY Coordinates ...........................................................................................37
Figure 29: Design Toolbar Group 8 –Make Database ..........................................................................................37
Figure 30: Text box placed in a print area containing the text “My Photos”....................................... 38
Figure 31: Image Thresholding Menu .............................................................................................................................. 39
Figure 32: Image of palm tree placed inside print area .....................................................................................40
Figure 33: Layer Window........................................................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 34: Rulers and Guidelines for Alignment .....................................................................................................44
Figure 35: Zoom Slider & Buttons .......................................................................................................................................46
Figure 36: Application Settings Tab in Available Tools........................................................................................47
Figure 37: Units Setting for Rulers in Tools..................................................................................................................47
Figure 38: Ruler Display Setting in Tools .......................................................................................................................48
Figure 39: Snap Setting in Tools...........................................................................................................................................48
Figure 40: Setting in Tools for Automatic Search for Updates .....................................................................48
Figure 41: Setting in Tools to Enable All Flat Bed Foil Printer Messages...............................................48
Figure 42: Setting in Tools to Customise Printing Parameters....................................................................48
Figure 43: Settings for Printing Parameters...............................................................................................................49
Figure 44: Setting in Tools for Transportation........................................................................................................... 50
Figure 45: Settings in Tools for Smart Temperature Control ......................................................................... 50
Figure 46: Settings in Tools for Printhead Calibration ........................................................................................ 50
Figure 47: Tools to Check for Updates ..............................................................................................................................51
Figure 48: Warning Message if Printer is Not Connected .................................................................................51
Figure 49: Warning Message if Not Connected to Server.................................................................................52
Figure 50: Screen for Managing Templates.................................................................................................................53

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Figure 51: Warning Message at Start of Creating New Template................................................................53
Figure 52: Screen for Selecting Type of New Template...................................................................................... 54
Figure 53: Screen for Inserting Dimensions of New Template ..................................................................... 54
Figure 54: Screen for Inserting Dimensions of Window in New Template ..........................................55
Figure 55: Screen for Selecting Material, Softness and Name of New Template.............................55
Figure 56: Calibrate Printhead tab..................................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 57: Calibration Start Screen .....................................................................................................................................57
Figure 58: Torque Sensor Test ............................................................................................................................................... 58
Figure 59: Service Menu in Tools .........................................................................................................................................60
Figure 60: About Flat Bed Foil Printer.............................................................................................................................60
Figure 61: Built-In Software Help .......................................................................................................................................... 61
Figure 62: Uninstall Option in Start Menu.................................................................................................................... 62
Figure 63: Uninstall Options in Control Panel ........................................................................................................... 63
Figure 64: Uninstall Option in Software Installation Setup ............................................................................. 63
Figure 65: Printer Statistics......................................................................................................................................................64
Figure 66: SPUP0000134 - Head plate for Z-axis subassembly –GEN 2................................................ 65
Figure 67: Attach the locking tool and add cardboard supports..................................................................71
Figure 68: Dimensions of Double Side Cover with Window .......................................................................... 76
Figure 69: Dimensions of Single Side Cover ............................................................................................................... 77

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Compatible versions of software and firmware........................................................................................11
Table 2: Foil Colours ........................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Table 3: Specifications and Indications of Foil Groups ........................................................................................ 20
Table 4: Keyboard Shortcuts....................................................................................................................................................73
Table 5: Settings for group A: Gold, Silver, Red and Blue Foils ...................................................................... 78
Table 6: Settings for group B: Gold, Silver, Red and Blue Foils...................................................................... 78
Table 7: Settings for group C: Gold and Silver Foils for Offset Sheet ........................................................ 78
Table 8: Settings for group D: Black Foil ........................................................................................................................ 79
Table 9: Settings for group E White Foil......................................................................................................................... 79
Table 10: Custom Material Grid .............................................................................................................................................80
Table 11: Factory template dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 82

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1ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This guide summarises the basic know-how required to install and operate theFlat Bed
Foil Printer and its associated Flat Bed Foil Printer PC Tool utility applications of the latest
versions starting from 1.2.0.0.
Visit our websites to download previous versions of the software like 1.0.0.63, with
associated user guide: https://flatbedfoilprinter.com/ or 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 the necessary information in an easily accessible way.
•Section 2: Introduction of the Flat Bed Foil Printer
•Section 3: 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: Maintenance
•Section 7: Troubleshooting
•Section 8: Shipping and transportation
•Section 9: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
•Section 10: Appendices for additional information
Figure 1: Flat Bed Foil Printer with Cover Placed to Print

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2ABOUT FLAT BED FOIL PRINTER
2.1 Introduction
The Flat Bed Foil Printer allows you to personalise your books, notebooks, agendas,
contracts and more. If you are about to present an offer, a contract or even yourself in a
meeting, with the Flat Bed Foil Printer your work always stands out.
Flat Bed Foil Printer 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 as well
as laminated cardboard materials. Designs are being created in 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: 450 mm x 300 mm [older versions: 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

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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
oEarly versions of software can in some cases be installed on latest Windows versions with turned
off driver signature enforcement.
oLatest versions can in some cases be installed on early Windows versions - not fully supported.
•Operating systems for software version 1.2.x.0: Windows 10
ooff driver signature enforcement.
oLatest versions can in some cases be installed on early Windows versions - not fully supported.
•Maximum template size: 480 mm x 480 mm
•Importable file formats: PDF, JPG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, BMP
•Software and firmware compatibility (it is highly recommended to not update
software, firmware or O.S. when versions are not compatible).
Table 1: Compatible versions of software and firmware
Software
Firmware
1.0.0.57 or 1.0.0.63
2.11 or 2.14 or 2.17
1.0.2.0 or 1.1.0.0. or 1.1.1.0
2.17 or 2.28 or 2.32
1.2.0.0
2.41, 2.47 or up
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
(For more information and detailed foil features, please refer to the paragraph about
the available foil options.)

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3GETTING STARTED
3.1 Unboxing
Tip: Scan the QR code to access
the demonstrational video
Flat Bed Foil Printer is delivered in a wooden box. The box is very heavy, please pay
attention and use a transporter or at least the help of one extra person.
After transportation to the selected location, open the box by cutting the binding strips as
shown in figure 3.
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 Flat Bed Foil Printer. Machine to
be moved by two persons. Make sure that the Flat Bed Foil Printer is placed firmly on a
desk. Remove the plastic bag.
Figure 3: Cut Binding Strips

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Figure 4: Unpackaging
3.2 What’s Inside?
List of content (regular version):
• Flat Bed Foil Printer
• Powercable (1 of below)
EU = UFPRELEC018;
UK = UFPRELEC020;
US = UFPRELEC019
• Power supply UFPRELEC012
• USB cable UFPRELEC015
•Foil 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 Flat Bed Foil Printer SPUP0000144
• Paper ring SPUP0000142
• Lock X-axis SPUP0000097
• 4x screw with cross head SPUP0000028
• Rubber/foam pad SPUP0000046
• Polycarbonate plate SPUP0000130
• Double paper clamp UFPR0000021 (NEW 2019)
Attention! Do not throw away accessories like the polycarbonate plate and foam pad.
Contact your representative to (re)order any items.

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Figure 5: Flat Bed Foil Printer Package Contents
3.3 Setting Up The Flat Bed Foil Printer
Tip: Scan the QR code to access
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.

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Figure 6: Lock Tool and Support Removal
Connect the Flat Bed Foil Printer 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 has
been removed.
Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet to power the device. Printer will move to
‘home position’.
Open the installed software (see section below) to check if the printer is connected to your
computer.
Figure 7: Flat Bed Foil Printer Connections

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Depending on the medium that you will print on, use the acrylic plate or the foam pad. You
don’t need to remove one of the two completely. However, for some materials the result
will be better when only one of two is being used on the aluminium printing table.
The underlay materials (acrylic sheet and foam pad) give the best support for the most
known 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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Use double paper clamp
Recently we started to add a paper clamp in the package (item UFPR0000021). You can
use it to fasten your substrate. It can be used as a clamp to hold the substrate or as an end
stop to avoid covers from moving during printing.
Attention: be careful with printing near the edge. Printhead can touch the clamp and get
damaged.
Figure 9: Different possibilities to use double paper clamp to hold the substrate

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4FOIL HANDLING
4.1 About The Foil
The foil is the original thermal transfer ribbon (TTR) for Flat Bed Foil Printer. Foils shown
below are used to print on covers and other materials.
To ensure that the Flat Bed Foil Printer works correctly, we recommend using only the
original foil. The printhead can be damaged when using by non-original foil, especially foils
for hot stamping.
Foils are categorised based on their features. Within the same group, the same settings can
be used for the foils.
Table 2: Foil Colours
Picture
Item Code
New Name
Group
UFPR0000001
Metal Silver
A
UFPR0000002
Metal Gold
A
UFPR0000003
Metal Blue
A
UFPR0000004
Metal Red
A
UFPR0000018
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Picture
Item Code
New Name
Group
UFPR00000IG
Metal Gold
B
UFPR0000020
Metal Blue
B
UFPR0000019
Metal Red
B
UFPR0000012
Metal Silver
C
UFPR0000013
Metal Gold
C
UFPR0000006
Black
D
UFPR0000014
White
E