Uninet IColor 250 User manual

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Edition 1.2, Copyright 2020, All rights reserved.
FCC Compliance Statement: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.
For Users in the United States: This product is intended to be supplied by a UL listed Direct Plug-In Power Supply
marked "Class 2" or a UL listed ITE Power Supply marked "LPS" with output rated 12VDC, 5A, or higher. This
equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, according to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may
be required to take adequate measures. 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:
•Re-orient 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.
The use of shielded cables is required to comply with the Class A limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. You are
cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate and/or obtain warranty service for this equipment.
For Users in Canada:This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus
set out on the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le present appareil
numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la
class A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications
du Canada.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started.............................................................................................................................................. 4
1A. Choosing a Good Location....................................................................................................................................................................................4
1B. Unpacking and Inspection.....................................................................................................................................................................................5
1C. Installing the Roll Holders .....................................................................................................................................................................................6
1D. Identifying the Parts...............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Section 2: Media, Cartridges and Knives..................................................................................................................13
2A. Label and Roll Specifications............................................................................................................................................................................13
2B. Installing Digital Die-Cutting Label Stock .................................................................................................................................................17
2C. Installing Pre-Die-Cut Label Stock ...............................................................................................................................................................20
2D. Replacing the Digital Die Cutting Knife holder......................................................................................................................................24
2E. Replacing the Cutting Knife..............................................................................................................................................................................26
2F. Replacing Ink Cartridges .................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
2G. Adjusting the Gap Sensor Position (Pre-Die-Cut Labels Only)....................................................................................................30
Section 3: UNINET IColor PrintHub........................................................................................................................... 32
3A. XY Cutting Settings, Knife Pressure and Stretch Factor …………………………………………………………………………………………… 33
3B. Using the Cost Estimator ...................................................................................................................................................................................35
3C. Set the Gap Sensor Mode (Pre-Die-Cut Labels Only) .......................................................................................................................36
3D. Set the Present/Cut Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................38
3E. Adjusting Print Alignment .................................................................................................................................................................................40
3F. UNINET IColor PrintHub Settings .................................................................................................................................................................42
3G. UNINET IColor PrintHub Printer Settings................................................................................................................................................42
3G1. Multiple Printer Support.............................................................................................................................................................................43
Section 4: Printing and Cutting with IColor CustomCUT Software on PC & Mac........................................45
4A. Overview IColor CustomCUT ..........................................................................................................................................................................45
4B. IColor CustomCUT Software Activation....................................................................................................................................................48
4C. Tutorial: How to Setup a Print and Cut using IColor CustomCUT – Vector File Cut.......................................................49
4C1. Choosing a Label Size (Page Layout).................................................................................................................................................49
4C2. Import a Vector Image (PDF, AI, EPS, SVG)....................................................................................................................................50
4C3. Working with Layers in an Imported Vector File.......................................................................................................................... 53
4D. Tutorial: How to Setup a Print and Cut using IColor CustomCUT – Contour Cut.............................................................55
4D1. Choosing a Label Size (Page Layout)................................................................................................................................................. 55
4D2. Import an Image..............................................................................................................................................................................................56
4D3. Trace Image and Create Cut Line ........................................................................................................................................................59
4D4. Offset Cut Path…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 62

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4E. Setup multiple identical cuts (Duplicate and Array) ..........................................................................................................................64
4F. Print Preview.............................................................................................................................................................................................................69
4G. Vector File Specifications for Designer.....................................................................................................................................................70
Section 5: Printing only to Pre Die-Cut labels.......................................................................................................... 4
5A. Using BarTender for Pre-Die-Cut Printing................................................................................................................................................71
5B. Add Text, Barcodes and Graphics to a Label in BarTender ...........................................................................................................79
5C. Printing From Other Programs .......................................................................................................................................................................79
5D. Creating a Full Bleed Print ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 80
5E. Printer Driver Settings.........................................................................................................................................................................................82
Section 6: Printing from a Mac...................................................................................................................................85
6A. Print Utility Settings.............................................................................................................................................................................................85
6B. Adjusting Print Alignment Offset / Label Offsets ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….86
6C. Set the Stock Sensor Mode…………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………..88
6D. Set the Output Mode …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..89
6E. XY Cutter Offsets……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………91
6F. Printing from Swift Publisher………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………93
6G. Creating a Custom Size – Mac ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 99
6H. Creating a Full Bleed Print ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...101
6I. Printer Driver Settings ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...102
Section 7: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................116
7A. Solving Pre-Die-Cut Print Alignment Problems ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………106
7B. Solving Cut Alignment Offset Problems ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...107
7C. Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….108
7D. Cleaning the Output Cutter……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…110
7E. Cleaning the Cartridge ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………….112
7F. Technical Support …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………115
Section 8: Technical Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………………………..……116

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Section 1: Getting Started
Say hi to the most versatile and lowest-priced label ink-based printer + die cutter all-in-one
solution in the marketplace.
The UNINET IColor 250 is a Desktop ink-based, full color, built-in full die cutter, and full steam ahead for
short-run professional label production like you’ve never experienced before.
The IColor 250 is packed with the IColor CustomCUT Software, which means you don’t just cut labels; you
model them into your desired shape. This Software includes a robust set of tools to properly layout prints
and die-cuts for your UNINET IColor 250 printer. It features capabilities to cut standard label shapes,
create contour cuts, import a wide variety of file formats, advanced design tools, and more.
Also, the UNINET IColor 250 comes with superb versatile capabilities for Print only, Cut only or Print and
Cut functions,and equipped with an all-in-one high-capacity single ink cartridge technology with built-in
print-head (cyan, magenta, yellow, process black) for both pigment and dye-based applications.
This User's Manual is your complete step-by-step guide to quickly and easily setting up and printing with
your new IColor 250 Label Printer!
1A. Choosing a Good Location
•Place the printer on a flat surface in a location with adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat buildup.
•Do not place the printer near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.
•Allow for adequate clearance in front of the printer to accommodate the printed label stock as it
is leaving the printer to avoid the possibility of binding or jamming of the label stock.
•Allow for 6” of clearance behind the printer to accommodate loop creation during cutting
operations. The area directly behind the printer must also not be obstructed by USB or power
cables connected to the printer.
•Allow for adequate overhead clearance for opening the top cover to allow easy access to the label
stock and ink cartridge. The printer will require 7 inches (17.78 cm) of additional space on the top
side to completely open the cover (Total = 16.5" or 41.91 cm).

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1B. Unpacking and Inspection
While unpacking your printer, inspect the carton to ensure that no damage has occurred during shipping.
Make sure that all supplied accessories are included with your unit. The following items are included in
the supply box:
1. Power Adapter and Cord
2. 6’ USB Cable (If another USB cable is used, it must be 6’ (2 M) or less)
3. Color Dye Ink Cartridge - Pigment is also available
4. Die Cutting Knife Holder with knife preinstalled
5. Label roll holders (Assembly required – section 1C)
6. Large Roll Hub
7. Small Roll Hub
8. T8 Allen Key and two screws
9. Printed documentation
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1C. Installing the Roll Holders
Some light assembly is required before operating the printer. Follow these instructions to install the roll
holders.
1. Set the printer on its front so the bottom is facing you.
2. Install the movable label roll holder by attaching the hooked end on the rail. The bottom of the
holder will fit in the notch on the printer.
Rail
Notch
Tab
Movable Roll Holder
Movable Roll Holder

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3. Slide the Roll Holder to the far right.
4. Install the roll guide by attaching the
hooked end to the rail. The bottom of
the holder will fit in the notch on the
printer.
Notch
Roll Guide
Roll Guide

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5. Slide the Guide to the stop.
6. Locate the remaining roll holder with the protruding wire. Connect the wire to the port on the
printer. Tuck the wire inside the cavity.
Stop
Wire
Push the wire
into the cavity as
you move the
holder closer to
the notch
Notch

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7. Snap the holder in place so the two screw holes line up with the holes on the printer.
8. Install the T8 screws using the INCLUDED Allen key or a Torx T8 screwdriver.
9. Rotate the printer back on its feet.

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1D. Identifying the Parts
This illustration shows the printer from various angles so all-important parts can be identified.
The Power LED indicates that the printer is on and ready to receive print jobs.
The Ink LED will illuminate when a cartridge has 10% or less of its ink remaining.
The Pause Button is pressed to pause a job to allow for the loading of label stock and ink cartridges.
The printer pauses after the printing of the current label has finished.
Front Cover
Control Panel
Front Cover

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The Feed Button is pressed to load label stock if the printer does not automatically detect the stock.
When a stock is loaded each press of the button will cause one label or a few inches to be fed through the
printer.
The Unload Button is pressed to unload label stock after you receive an End of Roll message in
UNINET IColor PrintHub. The printer will reverse the label stock through the feed area.
Interior
Die Cutting
Carriage
Die Cutter
Ribbon Cable
Upper Guide
Shaft
Print Carrier
Ribbon Cable
Print Carrier
Knife Collar
Handle
Die Cutting
Knife
Lower Guide
Shaft
Pre-Die-Cut
Rollers
Die Cutting
Pinch Rollers
Cutter Wheel
Mechanism
Wear Strip

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Back
Infeed Area
Gap Sensor
Adjustment
Power Switch
Movable
Throat Guide
USB
Power
Fixed Roller
Holder w/ Chip
Reader
Fixed Guide
Movable Roll
Holder

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Section 2: Media, Cartridges, and Knives
2A. Label and Roll Specifications
Two types of media can be used.
1. Digital Die-Cut Labels. If you are using the printer to digitally die-cut your desired shapes and
sizes only UNINET label stock is recommended. This media comes from UNINET with a smart chip
that identifies the media, tracks the percentage remaining, and automatically sets the sensor type
to continuous. You will know it is installed when you see the Digital Die-cut Media percentage in
the upper right corner of UNINET IColor PrintHub. If you do not see this indication, the digital die
cutter will not be enabled and you will not be able to cut shapes.
The following media types are currently available from UNINET. We will be adding more as additional
types are discovered, tested, and validated.
SKU
Media
Description
ICI475X150HG
High Gloss BOPP
Durable Synthetic Polypropylene Media, 150 ft
ICI475X150PG
Premium Gloss Paper
Premium Paper Media, 150 ft
ICI475X100MM
Magnetic Material
White Gloss Magnetic Media, 100 ft
Other media cannot be used even if you take the chip from new/old UNINET media for the following
reasons:
•Old chips cannot be reused once they reach 0% remaining.
•Other media has a liner that may be too thin. The liner on UNINET media is specially created for
our printer to prevent cut through to the wear strip
•The dust created from cutting through the inkjet printable topcoat can be excessive on some
media. This can cause frequent print cartridge clogging and other problems.
Smart Chip

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2. Pre-Die-Cut Labels. A wide variety of pre-die-cut label stock can be used in the printer. This
media has the shape already cut on the roll before you load it into the printer. These are available
from UNINET. Refer to the specifications and settings in the following sections before ordering
custom stock from UNINET.
IMPORTANT! Test all custom-made label stock with the intended printer before ordering large quantities!
UNINET will only assume responsibility for custom label stock ordered from UNINET.

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Max
Min
Label Width
5” (127mm)
0.5" (13mm)
Liner/Media Width
5.125 (130.17mm)
2" (50.8mm)
Label Height/Length
12” (305mm)
0.5" (13mm)
Gap Between Labels
10" (253mm)
0.10" (2.5mm)
Width of Through-Hole
0.5" (12.65mm)
0.25" (6.325mm)
Gap Sensor Adjustment
Range (from right edge)
2.05" (52mm)
(see diagram below)
0.40" (10.16mm)
Reflective/Black Mark Width*
N/A
0.1" (2.54mm)
Max Outer Diameter (OD)
6.0"(152.4mm)
N/A
Inner Core Diameter (ID)
3.0" (76.2mm)
3.0" (76.2mm)
Recommended Total Thickness
(Liner + Label)**)
.0010” (10 mil)
Distance from Edge of Media to
Edge of Label
The printer assumes a 2mm (1/16”) gap.
However, this is adjustable via the left margin offset.
* The Reflective/Black Mark should be opaque to infrared light. The mark should be between the labels.
The end of the mark should correspond with the beginning of the label.
** This is the recommended maximum. Two factors determine whether the printer will accept any
particular stock thickness:
1. The ability of the printer to pull the paper through the print area.
2. The ability for the sensor to read through the backing if the sensor is set to die-cut.
If you are printing in continuous or reflective label sensing mode number 2 does not apply. The fact that
the printer must read through the backing in die-cut mode will limit the thickness much more than the
printer's ability to pull the paper through the print area. However, if you adjust the opacity level of the
liner enough to allow the label to be seen by the stock sensor, the thickness will only be limited by the
printer's ability to pull it through the printer
area. For these reasons, the weight or
thickness of the liner is a variable that cannot
easily be defined. UNINET recommends and
uses 40# liner with all pre-die-cut label stock.
It is important to test all label stock with the
intended printer before ordering large
quantities!
Gap Sensor
Adjustment
2.05”
0.4”
Gap Sensor Position Indicator from right
edge of media. The position indicator
corresponds to the ruler NOT the
installed label stock.

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Roll Specifications
Note on Label Orientation: If you are using an applicator to apply your labels, be sure to order label
stock with the correct orientation for your applicator. For example, most applicators will apply the side of
the label first, so you will want to print the labels sideways.
Digital Die Cut Media Notes: Even though the width of the media is 4.75 inches, the drive rollers on
either side prevent printing in the areas indicated. The knurled rollers that bite into the media to drive it,
damage the printable surface in this area. The actual printable area is 4.25 inches.
Unprintable Area
4.75”
4.25”
Unprintable Area
Printable Area

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2B. Installing Digital Die-Cutting Label Stock
1. Move the roll holder to the preset position for on-demand digital die-cutting
(3rd mark from the left – 1.25”)
2. Install the Blue Hub on the open side of the digital die-cutting media.
Move to third
mark from Left
Digital Die-Cutting
Media comes with
black hub with green
chip.
Blue Hub
Note: The green hub is not needed for
digital die-cutting and can be stored in the
notch on the movable holder.

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3. Set the roll in place so that the blue pin sits in the notch on the roll holder.
4. Make sure the green chip holder fits in the corresponding green slot on the roll holder.
Blue Pin
Notch
Notch
Green Chip
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5. Before feeding the label stock, you must plug-in power and switch on the printer.
6. Guide the leading edge of the roll into the feed area. Move the blue guide to the far side.
7. Push until the printer detects the stock, grabs it, and pulls it through the printer.
Power Cable
Power Switch
Blue Guide