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UniFoilPrinter
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ...................................................................................................................... 6
2 ABOUT UNIFOILPRINTER .................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 7
3 GETTING STARTED............................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Unpacking.................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1.1 In the Box ......................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.2 Description of the Printer .............................................................................................. 10
1) The main table where the printable material is placed. ................................................................ 10
2) During the printing process the head move across the main table according to the appropriate
location for correct printing as designed. .............................................................................................. 10
3) The head also contains cylindrical parts, which are used to position the foil and foil holders. .... 10
4) The power adapter provides electrical power to the UniFoilPrinter. ............................................ 10
5) USB connecting cable is used to connect the computer with the UniFoilPrinter.......................... 10
3.2 Installing UniFoilPrinter............................................................................................................. 11
3.2.1 Lock removal instruction................................................................................................ 11
3.2.2 Connecting UniFoilPrinter .............................................................................................. 12
3.2.3 Installing UniFoilPrinter PC Tool .................................................................................... 12
4 FOIL HANDLING .............................................................................................................................. 13
4.1 About Unibind Foil .................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Insert Foil................................................................................................................................... 14
4.3 Remove Foil ............................................................................................................................... 14
5 UNIFOILPRINTER PC TOOL ............................................................................................................. 15
5.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 15
5.2 Installation................................................................................................................................. 16
5.3 Launch Application .................................................................................................................... 23
5.4 Creating a new design ............................................................................................................... 24
5.4.1 Object Orientation ......................................................................................................... 26
5.4.2 Parts of Printing Object .................................................................................................. 27
5.4.3 Print Areas ...................................................................................................................... 27
5.4.4 Print Margins .................................................................................................................. 28
5.4.5 Design Toolbar ............................................................................................................... 28
5.4.6 Save Design .................................................................................................................... 32
5.4.7 Inserting Text and Images .............................................................................................. 32
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TABLE OF FIGURES
This guide deals with the basic know-how required to install and use “UniFoilPrinter” and its
associated UniFoilPrinter PC Tool utility applications.
This manual is organized into different sections according to the subject matter in order to
facilitate users to get the required information from the relevant sections. Section 2 is a basic
introduction about the UniFoilPrinter. The information required to setup and start working is briefly
provided in section 3 while section 4 deals with the subject matter related to Unibind foils used for
printing. The associate software utility application has been discussed in section 5 followed by a brief
analysis in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and troubleshooting techniques in sections
6 and 7 respectively. Finally additional information related to the subject matter has been provided
in the form of appendices at the end of this manual.
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2 ABOUT UNIFOILPRINTER
2.1 Introduction
UniFoilPrinter is a printer used to print letters and signs on a full flat A3 page of
paper,plastic, cardboard. The designs are created using the associated software application provided
by Unibind for the subject purpose.
Figure 1: UniFoilPrinter
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3 GETTING STARTED
3.1 Unpacking
The box contains the UniFoilPrinter as shown in figure 3 & figure 3, incl. one foil roll and
other accessories required for making the UniFoilPrinter functional.
Attention: flat cardboard and foam placed on print bed are usable accessories. Do not throw away!
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2) During the printing process the head move across the main table according to the
appropriate location for correct printing as designed.
3) The head also contains cylindrical parts, which are used to position the foil and foil holders.
5) USB connecting cable is used to connect the computer with the UniFoilPrinter.
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Place the UniFoilPrinter on a table. Insert the Unibind foil and empty core at the specified
location on the printer head. Connect the USB cable to the UniFoilPrinter and to the computer.
Connect the power adapter to an electric supply to power the device.
Section 5.2 in this manual may be referred to go through the steps of installation.
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4 FOIL HANDLING
Unibind foil as shown in figure 5 is used for printing the user created designs on covers. Two
foil holders, one containing the foil and an empty one is required at the same time. The foil is
unrolled from one holder and rolled over to the other holder during the printing process.
Make sure that foil is mounted with clear foil color on top side.
Holder L Holder R
In order to remove foils, the user will have to pull out straight for both foil holders at the
same time.
Or
Cut the foil, remove holder R, with the foil that must be changed. Place the new foil in
holder R and reconnect with the holder L.
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5 UNIFOILPRINTER PC TOOL
5.1 Introduction
“UniFoilPrinter PC Tool” and the associated drivers need to be installed on the client system
in order to use the “UniFoilPrinter PC Tool”. The information and images provided in this manual
have been specifically designed as per use in Microsoft Windows 7. These may slightly differ for
other versions / types of operating systems.
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5.2 Installation
There will be two files in the installation media as shown in figure 7, which are required to
be available for installing “UniFoilPrinter PC Tool”. Please contact your local distributor if these files
are not available in the provided installation source.
For installing the “UniFoilPrinter PC Tool”, go to the folder where these two files are located
on the given installation media. Start “setup.exe” to install the software application and the
associated drivers and follow the given sequence of steps as explained below:
1. Please wait while the installer is initializing. A screen similar to figure 8 will appear when the
installer has completed initialization. Press “Next” button to continue the steps required for
installing the software application.
3. A license agreement similar to figure 10 will be shown to the user. Select “I Agree” from the
options below the license agreement and then press “Next” button to proceed.
4. As shown in figure 11, users will be asked that whether they require the program shortcuts to be
created on their desktop and quick launch folders. Select the respective options if required to
create the subject shortcuts, and then press the “Next” button to proceed.
5. Select the destination folder of the client system as shown in figure 12, where to install the
software application. After selecting the path, click on “Next” button for further working.
6. Review any changes on appearance of figure 13, if required, in the options selected during
preceding steps by pressing “Back” button. After that press “Next” button to confirm the options
and start the install process.
7. Please wait while screen similar to figure 14 containing the progress bar to show the completion
progress for software installation is displayed.
8. The driver installation wizard will appear during the installation process as shown in figure 15.
Click on “Next” button to start driver installation.
9. Please wait while screen similar to figure 16, displaying driver installation in process, is being
displayed.
10. If the associated driver is not installed on the client system, the screen in figure 17 may appear
during the installation. Select “Install this driver software anyway” to install the driver required
for communication between the software application and the associated printer interface board.
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11. The screen similar to figure 18 will appear when driver installation is completed. Press “Finish”
button to complete and close the driver installation setup and continue with the main
application setup.
12. The screen similar to figure 19 will appear when the software and associated driver installation
is completed. Select “Launch UniFoilPrinter PC Tool” option, if you want to launch the
application on closing setup. Press “Close” button to complete and close the installation setup.
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To launch the application after installation, one may go to “All Programs” in the “Start
Menu”, followed by “UniFoilPrinter PC Tool” subfolder and finally selecting “UniFoilPrinter PC Tool”
as shown in figure 20.
Figure 20: Available Options in All Programs of Start Menu for Launching Application
The program may also be launched through the shortcuts created on user’s desktop and/or
quick launch folders. These shortcuts will only be available, if were selected for creation as an option
during installation.
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To create a new design, click on the “New Design” option from the ones provided at the
upper portion of the application. A new tab will be opened and a dialog box will appear as shown in
figure 22:
Figure 22: New Design Startup Dialog Box for Selection of Template
Select the template, from the given list, that matches the object to be printed on. Template
names are Unibind product names.
Make sure that the print object matches the selected template. Failure to do so can cause
severe damage to the printer.
When a template has been selected, the possible orientations are displayed as shown in
figure 23. Place the object opened on the printer in one of the given ways, followed by selection of
the same orientation on the screen as well. For more information about object orientation, please
see section 5.4.1.
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Figure 23: Display for Selection of Appropriate Template & Associated Object Orientation
Click on “Design Print” button to open the new design based on the selected template and
associated object orientation. A screen similar to figure 24 will appear for the selected template and
object orientation.
Figure 24: Design Window Based on Selected Template and Object Placement
Now one may design the text and graphics to be printed with the help of available tools
provided in the toolbar. Section 5.4.5 of this document may be referred for more information
regarding the toolbars.
Design elements have to fit inside these print areas. See more about print areas in section
5.4.3. Depending on what elements are desired to insert in the print areas, orientation must be
considered.
Printing on spine
It is important to notice that only when spine is horizontally oriented, it is possible to print
on the spine. Figure 25 illustrates the placement of print areas according to what orientation the
cover is placed.
Figure 25: Vertical Spine Orientation (Left) and Horizontal Spine Orientation (Right)
Good to know
Elements inside a print area can be rotated at any given degree, but the direction of
the print areas is set when object orientation is selected.
Vertical spine orientation is most likely to be selected when designing the front and
back of a cover. Horizontal spine orientation is to be selected when designing on the
spine.
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A cover with a spine should always be placed open on the printer. The side upwards is the
side printed on. A cover contains usually three printable parts i.e. front side, back side and spine.
Figure 26: Vertical Spine Orientation (Left) and Horizontal Spine Orientation (Right)
Exceptions
Print areas are Black or White windows which are used to add elements in a design. By
default a print area is placed on every editable side of an object when design opens. A user may add
or remove additional print areas as well as per his requirements. To add a new print area, click on
the toolbar button for adding print area.
Print areas can be moved up and down to a desired location by clicking on the given print
area and dragging it with the mouse as well as alternatively, by use of arrow keys on keyboard. Print
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areas can be aligned to the top, middle or bottom of the object by clicking on the given element
alignment buttons in design toolbar described in section 5.4.5.
Images can be imported to the print areas, and text can be written inside print areas, using
the design toolbar described in section 5.4.5. Inserted elements can be moved around using the
same options as for moving print areas. Only the part of an element placed inside the print area will
be displayed and printed.
It is not possible to print edge to edge on print objects. There will be a certain amount of
margin that is unprintable. That is to ensure the quality of the print out. These margins are defined
by the “UniFoilPrinter PC Tool” and are unchangeable.
“UniFoilPrinter PC Tool” will not allow elements to be placed on these print margins.
The design toolbar, shown in figure 27, may be seen at the top of the design tab sub-
window. It provides various functionalities for different purposes. The toolbar groups can be
reorganized if desired and relocated into two lines.
Group 1: Functions
Print Preview ( ) button is used to see how a design will seem when it will be
printed.
Save Design ( ) button is used to save the changes /modifications for the design.
Save As Design ( ) button is used to save the changed / modified design under a
new name
Add Print Area ( ) button is used to add a print area at user selected location.
Import Image ( ) button is used to import image from file system to be added in
the design.
Group 2: Tools
Select Tool ( ) button is used to enable selection and move of design elements
and print areas. See section 5.4.8 for more information.
Text Tool ( ) button is used to create text boxes, as well as enter and edit text
inside print areas. See section 5.4.7 for more information
Rotate Tool ( ) button is used to rotate a selected element. Drag the element to
rotate it. See section 5.4.9 for more information about rotating elements.
Font Size ( ) list is used to select the size of the font to be used for different
elements of the design. Enter also any given size up to 900.
Font Family ( ) list contains a list of fonts that may be used while
designing. Font of the selected textboxes will change according to the font selected in
the list.
Align Left ( ) button is used to align the text to the left side of the selected textbox.
Align Center ( ) button is used to align the text to the center of the selected textbox.
Align Right ( ) button is used to align the text to the right side of the selected
textbox.
Align Left ( ) button is used to align the left side of the selected elements to same
location.
Align Center ( ) button is used to align the centers of the selected elements to
same location.
Align Right ( ) button is used to align the right side of the selected elements to same
location.
Align Top ( ) button is used to align the top side of the selected elements to same
location.
Align Middle ( ) button is used to align the middles of the selected elements to
same location.
Align Bottom ( ) button is used to align the bottom side of the selected elements
to same location.
If a single element is selected, the alignment buttons will align to the edges and center of
the print area.
Paste ( ) button is used to paste the elements that were cut or copied. The
elements will be pasted in the center of the selected print area. If pressing shift key on
the keyboard while pasting, the elements will be pasted in place.
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To save a new design, press the “Save” button in the design toolbar. A dialog box will appear
to enter a name of the file to be used for saving the design. The UniFoilPrinter design files will have
file extension “.upf”. The default path for saving any design is a subfolder named “UniFoilPrinter
Designs” located in the “My Documents” folder. It is recommended that all UniFoilPrinter designs
must be saved in either the default folder or within one of its subfolders.
To save the changes made to an existing design, press the “Save” button in the design
toolbar, and the changes saved to the existing design has been saved under the same file name.
To save an existing design as another file name, hold down “Ctrl” and “Shift” keys of the
keyboard when clicking “Save” button and the dialogue box will open to enable entry of another
name of the file to be used for saving the design.
Text and images can be inserted in the displayed print areas. They appear inside dotted lined
boxes with handles in every corner. The handles are displayed as hollow squares in every corner.
Textboxes and image boxes are in general referred to design elements in this document. Figure 35
and figure 37 are examples on how image and textboxes appear.
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To insert text, the given text tool button in the design toolbar is used. With text tool
selected, click on a desired spot inside a print area. A text box will appear. Enter text while text tool
is selected. Place cursor in any given location to edit the text.
Figure 35: Text box placed in a print area containing the text “My Photos”.
To resize the text box, select the select tool in the design toolbar. When mouse is over the
handles, the select tool changes into resize tool. Click on the corner and drag the mouse while keep
pressing the mouse button.
When the option “Text Auto Resize” is on. The textbox will automatically resize according to
the text size. See 5.7.1 Settings
Tip: Double click on a textbox with select tool and the tool changes into text tool enabling
text editing.
To insert images, they must be imported using the import image button in the design
toolbar. Select a print area where the image should be inserted. Upon press on the import image
button a dialog box will appear to search for image files. Please note that only the following file
types are supported by the “UniFoilPrinter PC Tool”: BMP, GIF, JPG, TIFF and PNG. Select the desired
image file and press the “Open” button.
If the image selected is grayscale or color images, an image threshold menu appears like the
one shown in figure 36. In this menu are a several options.
When dithering is selected the image exists out of dots. This way there is
contrast in the image.
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When Threshold is selected the image is black and white, without any
contrast. The threshold can be adjusted using the plus and minus buttons.
When threshold level is satisfying, the “Insert” button should be pressed.
Cropping make it possible to select only the part of the image that needs to be
printed.
The image will appear in the selected print area like it is shown in figure 37. Use arrow keys
on keyboard or mouse to drag and move the image to the desired location.
Tip: Drags open the print area to print larger images as 57mm.
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An element may be selected by clicking on the select tool shown as an arrow in figure 29
and then clicking on the element. To select multiple elements, hold on shift key on the keyboard and
then click on each element to be selected while keep pressing the “Shift” key.
An element may be moved by selecting the element using the mouse, and drag it to the
desired location, while keep pressing the mouse button. A limit is set to avoid the element to be
placed completely outside print areas. This limit lets 70 % of element be placed outside print area.
When moving an element outside the print area, only the part inside the print area stays visible and
is printed. Elements can also be moved by the use of arrow keys on the keyboard.
An element may be aligned to top, middle or bottom side vertically and left, center or right
side horizontally within its design area by selecting the element and then clicking on appropriate
element alignment button shown in figure 32. Similarly an element may be dragged to specific
location by clicking the element with the mouse after selection, and drag it to the required position
within its design area, while keep pressing the mouse button. Section 5.4.11 of this document may
be referred for more information on aligning elements using guidelines.
When multiple elements are selected and aligned using the toolbar shown in figure 32, all
elements will get aligned with reference to the first selected element. For example if multiple
elements are left aligned, then all elements will move except the first selected element in such a way
that the left side of all elements will become aligned to the left side of the first selected element.
A user may rotate any element either manually through rotate button shown in figure 29, or
automatically to the desired angle by enter the value of required degrees of rotation for the element
in rotate field shown in figure 34.
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To rotate an element manually, a user has to select the element and the rotate button from
the toolbar shown in figure 29. After that drag the mouse while keep pressing the mouse button till
the element gets rotated to the required level.
The rotate field in toolbar shown in figure 34 will also show the value of the rotation angle
for the selected element. A user may also rotate the element to the desired angle by selecting the
element and then entering the value in degrees in the rotation field for the required angular rotation
of the element.
Tip: while “Shift” key on the keyboard is pressed on the keyboard, rotate tool works
temporarily as select tool.
Please note that when multiple elements have been selected, then each element will rotate
about its own center, keeping the location of its center constant. Section 5.4.8 of this document may
be referred for more information on how to select elements.
The UniFoilPrinter supports all Unibind foil colors. Each color is implemented as a layer in
“UniFoilPrinter PC Tool”. By default the foil color selected is “Metallic Gold”. If another foil color is to
be used for printing, it can be selected in the design toolbar.
Multiple colors on one object are handled as well. Elements inserted in one foil color layer
stays visible when another foil color is selected to be worked in.
Only foil color layers that contain elements will be printed. UniFoilPrinter will guide user
through changing foil whenever that is needed.
The ruler is usually used to align elements on in the design window at specific locations on
the object. Two types of rulers can be seen during designing i.e. horizontal ruler and vertical ruler.
The horizontal ruler is displayed at the top of the design and is used to align element horizontally.
On the other hand, a vertical ruler is displayed at the left side of the design and is used to align
elements vertically. The white area of the ruler corresponds to the allowable area where elements
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may be placed, while the inactive gray areas indicate those parts of the object where a user cannot
insert any design element. The inactive gray area is either caused by print margins, or if a part of the
object is not supported by the printer table. Section 5.4.2 and section 5.4.4 may be referred for
more information about parts of printing and printing margins respectively.
By default, rulers are always displayed during designing. But one may show / hide rulers
using the settings tab in the available tools. The default selected unit for displaying measurements
on the ruler is millimeter (mm). A user may change the units to display measurements on the ruler
from the settings tab in the available tools. Section 5.7.1 of this document may be referred for more
information on how to show / hide rulers and how to change the units for the ruler.
Guidelines for alignment are non-printable light blue color lines, as shown in figure 38, that
may be used to align elements, corresponding to some specific measurement on the ruler. To place
a horizontal guideline, a user will have to click on the top ruler, and drag the pointer line on the
design area to the required corresponding position of the vertical rule, while keep pressing the
mouse button. Similarly to place a vertical line, a user will have to click on the left ruler, and drag the
pointer line on the design area, to the required corresponding position of the top ruler rule, while
keep pressing the mouse button.
A user may add any number of such guidelines to a design as required. Similarly to move any
guideline to some other location, a user may click and drag it to another required location, by keep
pressing the mouse button during dragging.
When printing multiple books with different text it is possible to use the multiple jobs
function.
Step 2, make a .txt or a .csv file. Use multiple lines. Use a new line for each word.
Example:
Name 1
Name 2
Name 3
….
Step 3, select the print area to print. Right click, go to tools and click on multiple
jobs. Now you can browse for the .txt or .csv file. Select the required file to start
printing.
Step 4, the print process will start. Replace the book after each print.
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One may zoom in or zoom out within the design window using either the slider or the
associated plus and minus buttons respectively provided at the bottom right side of the application
as shown in the following figure 30.
Similarly zooming is also possible through a similar toolbar provided above the print preview
for the subject purpose.
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To reopen a design, click on “Open” option from the menu items provided at the top of the
application window. A dialog box will appear to select the design file to be opened. UniFoilPrinter
design files will have file extension “.upf”.
To print any saved design, the subject design must be opened in the application. To print the
design, click on the “Print” button from the menu items provided at the top of the application
window. Similarly a new design may also be printed soon after completion of designing by clicking
on the “Print” button without closing the design.
5.7 Tools
In addition to designing, multiple tools have also been provided in “UniFoilPrinter PC Tool”.
These additional tools are related to different settings, checking updates, requesting for service,
calibrating UniFoilPrinter, creating new templates, managing existing templates etc. A brief overview
of these additional tools is provided here for reference.
5.7.1 Settings
The settings tab in the available tools shown in figure 40 deals with customizing the
application based on user selected settings.
Changing Units
This setting deals with the units to be used on the ruler when it is displayed during the
creation / editing designs. Its default value is millimeter (mm).
Snapping On / Off
This setting deals with enabling or disabling the functionality of snapping. Its default
value is on.
Printing Parameters
This setting is used to customize the parameters associated with printing.
The dialog box similar to the one shown in figure 47 is displayed on clicking the “Customize”
button. This dialog box contains settings for different printing parameters for each type of supported
foil. The parameters include torque, burn time and printing speed for both sides of the cover as well
as for spine of the cover to be used for printing.
Torque value can be from 0 to 240 inclusive. Increasing the torque will cause more
pressure on the printing material. When the Torque is to high the printing material
can be damaged, to low can cause a incomplete print.
Burn time value may be from 300 to 2500 inclusive. The foil needs heat to attach to
a material. How higher the burn time how more heat go’s to the foil. When the heat
is to high the foil will brake and shine no more. To low will result in a incomplete
print.
Printing speed can be from 5 to 25. The value of printing speed is converted to
actual speed in such way that for example a value of 25 will provide a speed of 2.5
cm / second.
Motor speed, this setting is to correct the speed for winding up the foil.
If the speed is high, the tension will be higher. The default recommended value for
this setting depends on the type of cover-material. Section 8.3 may be referred for
further details in this regard.
Transportation
This setting is used to move the head to preset position suitable for transporting the
UniFoilPrinter to a different location. This preset position is safe location, the lock can be
mount for transportation.
This tool is used to check the availability of new software and firmware updates from the
designated server. It may also be used to update firmware or software on user selection by
downloading the updates from the server.
The associated printing device must be connected with the system before checking for
updates as well as before updating firmware. The system must also be connected to the designated
server through internet connection / network connection for checking and getting the updates from
the server.
If the associated printing device is not connected during checking of updates, then a warning
message will prompt the user to connect the printer with the system as shown in figure 50.
Similarly, if the system is offline i.e. not connected to the server, then another warning
message will appear asking user to connect with the server as shown in figure 51.
When “Search” button is clicked by the user, the application connects with the designated
server to check the availability of any new software & firmware updates. The progress bar displays
the percentage completion of request for checking updates. The same progress bar also displays
percentage completion while updating the firmware or software.
A user may click on “Update printer firmware” to get the updated firmware from the server
and install it on the UniFoilPrinter. This button will only become enabled if a new firmware update
was found on the server.
Similarly, the user may also click on “Update UniFoilPrinter PC Tool” to update the currently
executing version of the UniFoilPrinter software application. This button will only become enabled, if
a new software update was found on the server.
The current and new versions for firmware and software versions, if available, will be
displayed next to the respective buttons used to update them.
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If the software or hardware is not functioning, a user may use this tool to send a request for
service. A user will be required to fill out all the required details in the given fields of the form shown
in figure 52, in order to fulfill the initial requirements for sending a request for service. After filling in
all the fields, the request will be sent, when the user clicks on “Send” button. Please note that the
system must be connected with the printer to get its information as well as with the internet in
order to send such requests.
A user may create new templates based on other objects than Unibind objects. All Unibind
objects are implemented as templates with product names in the “UniFoilPrinter PC Tool”. If a
Unibind product is not implemented, a software update might be available. Go to section 5.7.2 to
read more about updating the “UniFoilPrinter PC Tool”.
New templates must be based on a printable object. The measurements to be taken are
described in this section.
When “Create new template” tab is clicked, a warning message will appear as shown in
figure 53 reminding the user of the severity if values entered for the object is not correct:
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Only click the “Continue” button if you are absolutely sure about the values you are about
to type in. Faulty to do so can cause severe damage!
Select the type of cover for the new template from the given options and then click on
“Next” button.
Now insert dimensions for the new template in appropriate fields shown in figure 55. The
value of the dimensions deals with the height, width, thickness etc. of the object to be used with the
new template being created. Dimensions are by default entered in mm or inches according to the
selection in settings described in section 5.7.1.
Enter only exact dimensions of the given print object. If the entered dimensions are not
supported by the UniFoilPrinter, appropriate warning messages will appear. If the typed in
dimensions are correct, then the desired template is not supported by the UniFoilPrinter, either
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because the dimensions are too large or too small. Appendix section 8.2 may be referred for further
information regarding supported template dimension.
If a typing error caused the warning message, the value can be corrected. After filling all
values, click on “Next” button to continue.
In the next screen shown in figure 56, the user will be required to select the material and
softness of the object for which the new template is being created. It will also be required to provide
a unique name to the new template. Please note that the names of UniFoilPrinter existing templates
cannot be used for the new template. Click on “Save” button to create the new template.
Figure 56: Screen for Selecting Material, Softness and Name of New Template
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After successful creation of new template, a message will appear asking user to make a new
design based on this newly created template. A user may continue as per his/her wish.
The user created templates may be managed by the user as required through “Manage
Templates” tab in the tools shown in figure 57. There are two options to manage any user template
i.e. a template may be deleted or edited by clicking on option or option respectively on the
corresponding template to be managed.
With import/ export bottoms is possible to exchange templates. Use export to safe the selected
template. Use import to load a template from a location of choice.
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The service menu is used to check the auto status and printer statistics.
This option in the tools is used to check the version numbers of the software application as
well as firmware.
Getting Help
The help option opens a tab containing information more specifically related to the software
portion of this user guide.
5.8 Uninstallation
To uninstall the software application, go to All Programs in the Start Menu followed by
“UniFoilPrinter PC Tool” subfolder and select the option “Uninstall UniFoilPrinter PC Tool” as shown
in figure 61. Follow the instruction on the screen to complete the uninstallation process.
To uninstall the software application, go to the Programs and Features within the control
panel to see the list of installed programs. Select “UniFoilPrinter PC Tool” from the list of installed
programs as shown in figure 62. Then either select “Uninstall” from the menu options displayed
above the list of programs or right click on “UniFoilPrinter PC Tool” & then select “Uninstall” from
the menu to uninstall the software application. Follow the instruction on the screen to complete the
uninstall process.
Start setup.exe using the installation source media that was used to install the software.
Select “Remove UniFoilPrinter PC Tool” from the given options as shown in figure 63 and then click
on “Finish” button. Follow the instruction on the screen to complete the uninstall process.
Ans. UniFoilPrinter PC Tool is a software application used to prepare different designs based on
associated templates followed by communication with the UniFoilPrinter for printing those
designs. Section 5 may be referred for further information about UniFoilPrinter PC Tool.
Ans. Section 5.2 of this manual may be referred for further details regarding installation of the
subject application.
Q3. How to install the associated USB communication drivers for using UniFoilPrinter?
Ans. Steps 8 to 11 in section 5.2 of this manual may be referred for further details regarding
installation of the subject drivers.
Ans. Section 5.4 of this manual may be referred for details regarding creating a new design based on
the templates supported by UniFoilPrinter PC Tool.
Ans. Appendix section 8.2 of this manual may be referred for further details regarding the templates
supported by UniFoilPrinter PC Tool.
Ans. Section 5.8 of this manual may be referred for further details regarding uninstallation of the
subject application.
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7 TROUBLESHOOTING
Issue:
How to Resolve:
1. Check whether the required associated drivers are installed for the subject
UniFoilPrinter. The drivers are installed during the installation of UniFoilPrinter PC Tool
application. If the driver installation has failed, the communication with UniFoilPrinter
will not be possible until the subject drivers are installed.
2. The USB communication library file known as winusb.dll is required by the UniFoilPrinter
PC Tool application. The subject DLL is usually generated and installed during initial
installation of Windows USB driver framework when the associated USB hardware
device is connected with the system for the first time. It is usually found in “System32”
folder on 32-bit operating systems or in “SysWOW64” folder on 64-bit operating
systems. These folders are usually located at the main windows installation folder. For
example if the main windows installation drive is “C:”, then the path for main windows
installation folder will be “C:\Windows” on some architectures or “C:\WINNT” on some
architectures of the Windows operating system.
3. Check whether any other application is currently connected with the UniFoilPrinter. Only
a single instance of any application at a time can get connected with the UniFoilPrinter.
Close all other instances of UniFoilPrinter PC Tool application and any other application
that might be accessing UniFoilPrinter. Then retry to communicate with UniFoilPrinter
through UniFoilPrinter PC Tool application.
Issue:
Getting error message on selecting a font with missing style during designing.
Detailed Description:
If a selected style is not available on selection of a particular font during designing, then the
user will be indicated about it with an error message and reverted back to the previous font settings
where the selected font was compatible with the selected style.
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8 APPENDICES
8.1 List of Keyboard Shortcuts
KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION
SHORTCUTS
Ctrl + S To save currently active UniFoilPrinter design.
Ctrl + B To make the selected element bold / unbold.
Ctrl + I To make the selected element italic / unitalic.
Delete To delete the selected elements in the active print area. If none selected,
then delete the selected print area.
Ctrl + R To right align the selected elements.
Ctrl + E To center align the selected elements.
Ctrl + L To left align the selected elements.
Ctrl + C To copy the selected design element to the clipboard.
Ctrl + X To cut the selected design element to the clipboard.
Ctrl + V To paste the copied / cut design element from the clipboard.
Ctrl + A To select all design elements on the currently active layer.
Ctrl + Z To undo last actions.
Backspace To delete the character before the cursor in the selected text box.
Enter To add a new line of text.
Plus (+) To zoom in a single step (Works only if no element in the design area is
selected).
Minus (-) To zoom out a single step (Works only if no element in the design area is
selected).
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a: up to 310 mm
e: 5 mm – 36 mm
f: 0.1 mm - max 25 mm
g: max. 25 mm
f+g: max. 25 mm
Black foil:
8.4.1.10 Invitations A5 ½ LS
8.4.1.11 Certificates A4 LS