PIY Ribbons Startkit User manual

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Welcome to the PIY RIBBONS Startkit Manual!
This “step by step guide” will help you to get the most out of your PIY RIBBONS Startkit.
Summary
What’s in the PIY RIBBONS Startkit - 10 inch Tablet...................................................................................................3
What’s in the PIY RIBBONS Startkit - 12 inch Tablet...................................................................................................4
Connecting the Printer to the 10 inch Tablet................................................................................................................5
Connecting the Printer to the 12 inch Tablet................................................................................................................6
1. Setting up Satin and Ink.......................................................................................................................................7
1.a. Setting up the Satin...........................................................................................................................................7
1.b. Installing the Ink................................................................................................................................................8
After placing the Satin ribbon in the printer, you can install the Ink...........................................................................8
2. Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................10
2.a. Set Language ..................................................................................................................................................10
2.b. Setting up the Printer ......................................................................................................................................11
2.c. General Setup..................................................................................................................................................13
2.d. Create and Edit Templates...............................................................................................................................14
2.e. Create a Sections Template.............................................................................................................................15
2.f. Create a Repeat Text Template........................................................................................................................16
2.g. Create a Repeat Logo Template......................................................................................................................17
2.h. Reprint............................................................................................................................................................18
2.i. Styling..............................................................................................................................................................19
2.j. Information ......................................................................................................................................................20
3. Print out ................................................................................................................................................................21
3.a. From the Start Menu .......................................................................................................................................21
3.b. From the Ribbon Design Menu........................................................................................................................22
3.b.i. Image........................................................................................................................................................24
3.b.ii. Whitespace...............................................................................................................................................25
3.b.iii. Text .........................................................................................................................................................26
3.b.iv Border ......................................................................................................................................................27
3.c. Design button .................................................................................................................................................28
4. Personalising your PIY RIBBONS solution..............................................................................................................29
4.a. Importing logos/images to the Tablet..............................................................................................................29
4.b. Importing backgrounds, fonts, logos/images and template icons to the Tablet ................................................31
4.c. Updating the Tablet.........................................................................................................................................33
5. User tips ................................................................................................................................................................34

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What’s in the PIY RIBBONS Startkit - 10 inch Tablet
USB hub Printer power supply
Tablet holder Printer’s main cables
PIY RIBBONS Tablet Satin spindle (holder) and guides
USB Cable Coloured Satin Ribbon (random colour)
PIY RIBBONS Printer Ink (Thermal transfer foil) and cardboard spool
Tablet power supply Ink spindles (holders)
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What’s in the PIY RIBBONS Startkit - 12 inch Tablet
PIY RIBBONS Printer Printer power supply
PIY RIBBONS Tablet Coloured Satin Ribbon (random colour) and Ink
Tablet Holder Satin spindle (holder) and guides
Tablet power supply Ink spindles (holders)
USB Cable
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Connecting the Printer to the 10 inch Tablet
Connect the USB hub to the adhesive pad on the
backside of the tablet holder.
Fix the tablet to the adhesive pad on the top of the
tablet stand and connect the hub to the tablet.
Connect the USB cable to the USB hub and connect
the other end of the cable to the USB port on the
back of printer.
Plug the tablet power supply into the tablet and
connect to the mains supply. Turn on the mains
supply to start charging the tablet battery.
Plug the printer power supply into the back of the
printer and plug the mains cable in to the mains
supply.
You can now switch on the tablet using the Power
button on the top left side.
Then, switch on the printer using the ON/OFF
button located on the back of the machine.
For further information please visit the PIY RIBBONS website (www.piyribbons.com).
Go to Service & Support, Customer Support and YouTube Video’s.

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Connecting the Printer to the 12 inch Tablet
Connect the USB cable to the USB port. Connect
the other end of the cable to the USB port on the
back of the printer.
Plug the tablet power supply into the tablet and
connect it to the mains supply. The tablet will start
automatically.
Please take note that the 12 inch tablet does not
have a battery. If the tablet does not start, please
make sure all the cables are properly connected.
Plug the printer power supply into the back of the
printer and plug the mains cable in to the mains
supply.
Turn on the printer using the ON/OFF button
located on the back of the machine.

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1. Setting up Satin and Ink
1.a. Setting up the Satin
Select the Satin ribbon, Spindle and Guides.
Unwrap the Satin ribbon and fit onto the spindle.
Place a Guide on either sides of the Satin ribbon to
stop it from slipping off the spindle when using the
printer.
Open the lid of the Printer and fit the Spindle into
the slots towards the back of the Printer as shown
in the photo.
Make sure the Satin ribbon feeds / unwinds from
the top towards the front of the Printer and is
secured in the middle of the Spindle with the two
Guides.
Using the green button, marked “PUSH”, release
the printing mechanism. Open it and ensure it at
maximum elevation.
Once the printing mechanism has been raised,
locate the green ribbon guides. Push down the
small black button in order to move the green
ribbon guides apart.
Make sure the smaller triangle on the sensor and
triangle on the printer are aligned (as they could
move inside the printer).
Slide the Satin ribbon under the printing
mechanism and use the same black button to close
the guides to secure the ribbon. Ensure the Satin
ribbon is not caught or wrinkled between the
guides.
For smaller widths use our Satin Supports.
Feed the Satin ribbon between the black plastic
casing and the metal cutter plate. The Satin ribbon
must come out at the front of the printer.
For further information please visit the PIY RIBBONS website (www.piyribbons.com).
Go to Service & Support, Customer Support and YouTube Video’s.

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1.b. Installing the Ink
After placing the Satin ribbon in the Printer, you can install the Ink.
Locate the thermal Ink and the Ink Spindles.
Unpack the Ink, only remove the shrink film, leave
the red tape.
Fit the Spindles into the cardboard core and the Ink
core as pictured in the left photo.
Spindle A holds the empty cardboard core, spindle
B the thermal Ink.
Place Spindle A with the empty cardboard core in
the highest position by entering the left side of the
spindle first. Complete the installation of Spindle A
by entering the right side of the Spindle in the
suitable opening.
Flip the Spindles over each other. The Spindle with
the Ink (Spindle B) should be on top. Do not take
the Spindle out of it’s position.
Open the printing mechanism by pushing the
green button “PUSH” located on the right side of
the printing mechanism. Ensure it is at maximum
elevation.
Cut the red tape.
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Pull Spindle B gently over the printhead and place
Spindle B in the lower position. Enter the left side
first and the right side second.
The matt side of the Ink should be facing outside.
Make sure the Ink is in the middle, exactly above
the already inserted Satin ribbon.
Make sure the Ink is inserted as shown in the photo
on the left. This an important step which involves
the winding system of the printer.
If the satin is inserted the wrong way, please
reassemble and assemble the right way.
Close the printer by pressing the black buttons with
"PUSH" on each side. You must hear a "click". Use
both hands to push at the same time in order to
make sure it is fully closed.
This is very important!
The Ink is installed and the printer is ready for use.
For further information please visit the PIY RIBBONS website (www.piyribbons.com).
Go to Service & Support, Customer Support and YouTube Video’s.

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2. Configuration
2.a. Set Language
To change the language, click on the flag in the top
right corner on the homepage. Choose in the drop-
down menu the desired language.
To change the system language into another
language, go to the Settings in Android.
1. Click on the numbers 1 - 2 - 3, located in the
top right corner of the tablet.
2. A password is required. Type the letter “e” three
times (eee) and confirm.
You are now in the extended menu.
3. Click the button "INFO" shown by a ribbon icon.
4. Press the “Close app”.
5. A password is required. Type the letter “e” three
times (eee) and confirm.
You are now in the Settings in Android.
6. Scroll down to “PERSONAL” and choose
“Language & input”.
7. Choose the desired language.
8. Press the “Home” button located in the bar on
the bottom of the screen to go back to the PIY
application.

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2.b. Setting up the Printer
In order to set up the printer, you must have access
to the extended menu.
1. Click on the numbers 1 - 2 - 3, located in the
top right corner of the tablet.
2. A password is required. Type the letter “e” three
times (eee) and confirm.
You are now in the extended menu.
Click the button "PRINTERS" shown by a printer
icon
“Setting up the Printer” continues on the next page.

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The "PRINTER" menu shows the connected printer(s).
•Print ID: shows that the printer is connected.
If there is more than one printer (up to three printers maximum) the printer ID changes. Every USB
port has a different ID. This number is given automatically and cannot be changed.
•Width: click on it to modify accordingly
•Satin Colour: choose your satin colour
•Foil Colour: choose your ink colour
Temp: for all glossy inks choose a temperature between 11-13 degrees. For black and matt gold
choose a temperature between 9-11 degrees. The desired temperature can be found by doing test
prints. Click on one of the numbers in the white ruler on the top right corner (only use 9 till 13
degrees). The printer will print a ribbon with “TEXT” and a border. The temperature that works for
you, must be chosen in “Temp”. !!!! Be sure to increase the temperature in small stages !!!!
•Offset: centre your text here. The desired offset can be adjusted by doing test prints. With the
“Offset” button is it possible to adjust the height of the text on the satin. 0 till 50 is upwards, -1 to -
50 is downwards. The offset for every printer is different, please try a few times to get the right
settings. Click on one of the numbers in the top right corner (only use 9 till 13 degrees) to make a
test print. The printer will print a ribbon with “TEXT” and a border.
•Cut: allows you to enable or disable the cut function of the printer.
•Available: allows you to change the printer availability.
Press “BACK” to go back to the extended menu and then press “BACK” to return to the main menu.
For further information please visit the PIY RIBBONS website (www.piyribbons.com).
Go to Service & Support, Customer Support and YouTube Video’s.

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2.c. General Setup
In order to enter the general parameters, you must
have access to the extended menu.
1. Click on the numbers 1 - 2 - 3, located at the
top right corner of the tablet.
2. A password is required. Type the letter “e” three
times (eee) and confirm.
You are now in the extended menu.
Click the gearing button named "MAIN"
•Unit of length:choose the unit of
measurement used in the interface.
•Password control panel: create password
•Language:choice of the language for the
interface.
•Modify Messages:this allows you to edit pre-
recorded messages in the basic interface (see
below).
•Edit Templates:this allows you to create and
modify your Templates (2.d.).
•To change the folders in which messages can
be found, click on the “pencil” icon on the left
side. You can only create up to 6 folders.
•To delete a folder, select the folder and click
on the “rubbish bin” icon.
•To add messages, select the desired folder
then click on “New message". A new line will
appear and a new message can be added
(maximum 6 messages in a folder).
•To edit messages, select the desired message.
A keyboard will appear to edit the existing
message. Once the message has been edited,
press the “˄” or “˅” button to exit.
•To delete messages, select the desired
message and press the “X” button.

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2.d. Create and Edit Templates
In order to create a new template, you must go to
“MAIN”.
1. Choose “Edit Templates”
2. Press on “Create new template” and rename it.
3. Type:gives you options to choose from for the
different templates: Sections / Repeat Text /
Repeat Logo. Setup for every type of template
is explained below.
4. When you are finished setting up a template,
save it by pushing “SAVE”. On the left, you can
see all template you have created.
5. You can activate / deactivate or delete a
template. Deactivated templates will not be
displayed after the “Press HERE to start!”
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2.e. Create a Sections Template
•Name:this is the name of the template. This name will be displayed when pressing the “Press HERE
to start!” button.
•Type: this allows you to change the settings. You can choose between: Sections / Repeat Text /
Repeat Logo.
•Icon:this icon will be displayed to illustrate the template after pressing the “Press HERE to start!”
button.
•Section 1:choose what you want to appear on the left side of the printed ribbon.
The lengths of the sections can be selected after you made one of the following options:
- Whitespace: this will create a space with nothing printed on the ribbon.
- Text: this will create a text area where you will be able to type and customise your ribbon.
- Rotated Text: turns your text upside down.
•Section 2:this is what you want to appear in the middle of the printed ribbon. Same selections as
in section 1.
•Section 3:this is what you want to appear on the right side of the printed ribbon. Same selections
as in section 1.
•Logo: choose the logo you want to use for this template
•Size: choose the size of the logo (90% by default).
•Margin:this is the whitespace on the left and right side of the ribbon.
- Printer with cutter: add 2 times 20 mm to total length of ribbon.
•Logo Layout:this allows you to print your logo on ribbons and to determine where to print your
logo: None (no Logo at all), on the left side only, on the right side only or on both sides.
•Font:choose the font you want to use for this template
•Size:choose the size of the characters (90% by default).
•Border:you are able to add borders on ribbons. You can select one of the borders by pushing the
empty bar. When you want to delete the border, push “CLEAR”.
•Printers:choose the satin width on which you want to print the ribbons. Make sure the printer(s)
are set to the right settings in “PRINTERS”.
Press “BACK” to go back to the extended menu and then press “BACK” to return to the main menu.

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2.f. Create a Repeat Text Template
•Name:this is the name of the template. This name will be displayed when pressing the “Press HERE to
start!” button.
•Type: this allows you to change the settings. You can choose between: Sections / Repeat Text /
Repeat Logo.
•Icon:this icon will be displayed to illustrate the template when pressing the “Press HERE to start!”
button.
•Length: choose the length for the repeated text.
•Whitespace: this is the length of the space between each text or logo repeat.
•Set logo: this selects the logo that will appear on each sides of the ribbon.
•Size: choose the size of the logo (90% by default).
•Margin:this is the whitespace on the left and right side of the ribbon.
- Printer with cutter: add 2 times 20 mm to total length of ribbon.
•Logo Layout:this allows you to print your logo on ribbons and to determine where to print your
logo: None (no Logo at all), on the left side only, on the right side only or on both sides.
•Font:choose the font you want to use for this template
•Size:choose the size of the characters (90% by default).
•Border:you are able to add borders on ribbons. You can select one of the borders by pressing the
empty bar. When you want to delete the border, push “CLEAR”.
•Printers:choose the satin width on which you want to print the ribbons. Make sure the printer(s) are
set to the right settings in “PRINTERS”.
Press “BACK” to go back to the extended menu and then press “BACK” to return to the main menu.

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2.g. Create a Repeat Logo Template
•Name:this is the name of the template. This name will be displayed when using the “Press HERE to
start!” button.
•Type: this allows you to change the settings. You can choose between: Sections / Repeat Text /
Repeat Logo.
•Icon:this icon will be displayed to illustrate the template when using the “Press HERE to start!”
button.
•Length: choose the length for the repeated logo.
•Whitespace: this is the length of the space between each text or logo repeat.
•Set logo: this selects the logo that will appear on each sides of the ribbon.
•Size: choose the size of the logo (90% by default).
•Margin:this is the whitespace on the left and right side of the ribbon.
- Printer with cutter: add 2 times 20 mm to total length of ribbon.
•Border:you are able to add borders on ribbons. You can select one of the borders by pressing the
empty bar. When you want to delete the border, push “CLEAR”.
•Printers:choose the satin width on which you want to print the ribbons. Make sure the printer(s) are
set to the right settings in “PRINTERS”.
Press “BACK” to go back to the extended menu and then press “BACK” to return to the main menu.

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2.h. Reprint
This option only works correctly if the tablet has printed a ribbon prior. Do not shutdown the tablet,
because the tablet does not memorise the last printed ribbon.
1. Select a Message in the “Press HERE to start!”
menu.
2. Follow the steps and print the desired ribbon (for
explanation please go to: 3.a. From the Start
Menu).
In order to use reprint, you must have access to the
extended menu
1. Click on the numbers 1 - 2 - 3, located at the top
right corner of the tablet
2. A password is required. Type the letter “e” three
times (eee) and confirm
You are now in the extended menu
Click on the "REPRINT" button shown by three arrows
in a circle.
The last printed message appears in the top bar. This
message can be modified if desired.
Below the top bar is a bar where the number of
repetitions can be selected.
Press “PRINT” and the printer will start printing your
ribbons.
Press “BACK” to go back to the extended menu and then press “BACK” to return to the main menu.

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2.i. Styling
The application allows "styling" changes including colours and wallpapers.
In order to set the styling, you must have access to
the extended menu
3. Click on the numbers 1 - 2 - 3, located at the
top right corner of the tablet
4. A password is required. Type the letter “e” three
times (eee) and confirm
You are now in the extended menu
Click on the "STYLING" button shown by a screen
icon.
Choose a background image for the basic menu, as
well as a colour theme of the application.
It is also possible to choose the placement of the
text. By choosing “LEFT”, “RIGHT” or “NONE” the
text will be moved or removed according to the
chosen option. The PIY RIBBONS LOGO will always
remain at the start screen, but you can determine
the position.
Press “BACK” to go back to the extended menu and then press “BACK” to return to the main menu.

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2.j. Information
In order to information, you must have access to
the extended menu
1. Click on the numbers 1 - 2 - 3, located at the
top right corner of the tablet
2. A password is required. Type the letter “e” three
times (eee) and confirm
You are now in the extended menu.
Click on the "INFO" button shown by a ribbon icon
•Legal Info: gives you information about
copyrights.
•Demo: simulates the presence of a connected
printer.
•Close application:allows you to quit the
application and enter the settings of the tablet.
A password is required. Type "eee".
•Shutdown:turn off the tablet.
Never pull the cable out to shut down!
Press “BACK” to go back to the extended menu and then press “BACK” to return to the main menu.