1. Einleitung
Vielen Dank für Ihren Einkauf.asing the NIIMBOT K3/K3_W Smart Label Printer. This thermal printer produces images by heating the label paper and does not require ink or carbon powder. Our label printers are designed to last and come with an after-sales service guarantee. Before use, please take a few minutes to read the operating and care instructions.
1.1 Packungsinhalt
The package for your Niimbot K3/K3W Smart Label Printer includes the following items:
- Intelligenter Etikettendrucker x1
- Etikettenpapierrolle x1
- Produkthandbuch x1
- USB-Datenkabel x1
- Netzkabel x1
- Power Supply Unit x1
Abbildung 1: Packungsinhalt
2. Safety Notice and Precautions
Before using the printer, read the following precautions to avoid personal injury or damage to the device.
2.1 Vorsichtsmaßnahmen
- Place this product on a flat, stable surface.
- If you notice any unusual odors, heat, smoke, changes in color, deformation, or any other issues while using this product, immediately unplug the power cord and discontinue use.
- Do not disassemble this product. For inspections or repairs, please contact the official customer service.
- Do not drop, throw, hit, or handle this product improperly.
- Do not allow the printer to come into contact with water.
- Before cleaning this product, make sure the power is off and remove the power cord from the socket to avoid electric shock or fire.
- Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or any other organic solvents to clean this product as it may damage the surface. Use a soft, dry cloth instead.
- Always use official, genuine NIIMBOT labels. This product warranty does not cover any malfunctions or damage caused by third-party labels.
- Do not expose label rolls to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity or dust. Store them in a cool, dark place.
2.2 Sicherheitshinweise
- The printhead generates heat. To avoid the risk of burns, do not touch the printhead or the surrounding components during or immediately after printing.
- Do not touch the printhead and connectors, as this may generate static electricity and damage the printhead.
- The tearing device has a sharp edge. To avoid injury, do not touch the tearing device with your fingers or other body parts.
3. Produktüberschreitungview
3.1 Produktfunktionen
Figure 2: External Components
Abbildung 3: Interne Komponenten
3.2 Tastenfunktionen
| Name | Aktion | Funktionsbeschreibung |
|---|---|---|
| Netztaste | Umschalten | Gerät ein- oder ausschalten |
| Compartment release button | Nach unten drücken | Open paper compartment cover |
| Papiervorschubtaste | Kurz drücken | Standby status: Feed a sheet of paper Print status: Cancel printing |
| Langes Drücken | Standby status: Calibrate paper type | |
| Zweimal drücken | Standby status: Print testing page |
3.3 Kontrollleuchte
| Farbe | Status | Beschreibung |
|---|---|---|
| - | Aus | Stromversorgung ist aus |
| Blau | Solide | Eingeschaltet, aber nicht verbunden |
| Blau | Blinkt | Firmware aktualisieren |
| Grün | Solide | Drucker angeschlossen |
| Grün | Langsames Blinken | Datenübertragung |
| Grün | Blinkt | |
| Rot | Solide | Printer fault. See "Troubleshooting" |
| Weiß | Solide | The printer is connected to Wi-Fi (K3_W only) |
4. Installation und Nutzung
4.1 Stromversorgung anschließen
- Confirm that the printer power switch is in the off (O) position.
- Connect the power cord to the printer's DC power socket.
- Stecken Sie das andere Ende des Netzkabels in eine geeignete Wechselstromsteckdose.
- If the AC power outlet is switched on, the power indicator light will turn blue.
Abbildung 4: Stromanschluss
Notiz:
- Please use the official power adapter included with the printer to avoid damaging the product or causing other hazards.
- If you do not plan to use the printer for an extended period, disconnect the power cord.
4.2 Einlegen von Etikettenpapier
- Facing the front of the device, press the compartment release button to lift the paper compartment cover.
Notiz: Do not touch the cutting blade with your finger - risk of injury!
- Adjust the label roll so that the printing surface will face up when passing through the print (drive) roller. Pull the guides open with your free hand, then place the label roll on the roll holder and release the guides. Make sure the label roll can rotate freely.
Notiz: Platzieren Sie die Etikettenrolle nicht unten im Papierfach.
Figure 5: Reel-less Paper Bin Design
Figure 6: Label Paper Placement Options
- Thread the label paper through the guides.
- Close the paper compartment cover and press down until it clicks into place.
Notiz:
- If the label paper does not pass through the guides, the printed text will be offset.
- If you do not pull the label paper out of the printer, this will result in a paper output error and you will not be able to print.
4.3 Software-Downloads
To use this product, you will need to download the appropriate software.
4.3.1 Download Computer Version
Visit the software downloads page on NIIMBOT's official website (www.niimbot.com) to download and install the computer version of "NIIMBOT."
4.3.2 Mobile App herunterladen
The NIIMBOT app is available from Google Play and the App Store on Apple devices.
Figure 7: NIIMBOT App Features and Download Options
Weitere Anweisungen finden Sie viewed in the NIIMBOT app under: Sign in to NIIMBOT > Me > Help Center > Hardware.
4.4 Externe Geräte anschließen
4.4.1 USB-Anschluss
This printer can be connected to an external device with a USB Type-B cable.
Installationsschritte:
- Schalten Sie den Drucker aus (O).
- Connect the USB data cable to the USB port on the back of the printer, then connect the printer.
- Schalten Sie den Drucker ein.
4.4.2 Bluetooth-Verbindung
- Drücken Sie den Netzschalter, um den Drucker einzuschalten.
- Open the "NIIMBOT" app.
- Select the printer and follow the onscreen prompts to pair the printer with your device.
4.4.3 Wi-Fi Connection (K3_W only)
To connect from the mobile app:
- Schalten Sie den Drucker ein.
- Open the "NIIMBOT" app.
- Follow the onscreen prompts to establish a connection.
To connect from a computer:
- Schalten Sie den Drucker ein.
- Connect the printer to your computer using a USB data cable.
- Open the "NIIMBOT" computer app.
- Follow the onscreen prompts to establish a connection.
4.5 Installing the Windows Driver
4.5.1 Downloading the Driver
Navigate to the official NIIMBOT website (www.niimbot.com), and select Download Center - Third-Party Driver Downloads to obtain the driver for installation.
4.5.2 Installation des Treibers
- Select the printer model (K3 or K3_W) from the list.
- Select the USB option to connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable.
- Once connected, the computer will automatically display the USB port.
- The driver is now successfully installed.
5. Druckerwartung
Regular maintenance is required in order to ensure optimal printing results.
Notiz:
- Before cleaning the printer, turn off the power and remove the power cord.
5.1 Geräteaußenseite reinigen
Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe dust and stains off the device. For stubborn stains, use a slightly damp Tuch.
Notiz:
- Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic solvent, as these may cause deformation or damage to the printer housing.
5.2 Reinigung des Druckkopfs
- Before cleaning the printhead, switch off the printer and disconnect the power supply.
- Rub a cleaning pen across the dark area of the printhead. Clean from the middle to the outside to move adhesive transferred from the edges of the printhead outside of the label path.
- Wait one minute to allow the printer to dry, then close the compartment cover.
Notiz:
- The printhead becomes hot while printing. To avoid damaging the printhead and prevent personal injury, do not touch the printhead.
5.3 Sensor reinigen
ESD warning: The discharge of electrostatic energy that accumulates on the surface of the human body can damage the printhead or electronic components used in this device. Always observe static-safe procedures when working with the printhead or the electronic components under the top cover.
- Dust may accumulate on the sensor. Gently brush away dust; if necessary, use a dry swab. If adhesives or other contaminates remain, remove them using an alcohol moistened swab.
- Use a dry swab to remove any residue that may be left from the first cleaning.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 as required until all residue and streaks are removed from the sensor.
- Wait one minute to allow the printer to dry, then close the compartment or insert a label roll.
5.4 Cleaning and Replacing the Print Roller
- Open the compartment cover and remove the label paper.
- Press the tabs on the left and right sides out, then rotate them up.
- Lift the print roller out of the printer's bottom frame.
- Use a cleaning swab dipped in alcohol or a lint free cloth to clean the print roller, cleaning from the center toward the outer edges. Repeat this process until the surface of the print roller is completely clean. If there is heavy adhesive build-up or labels are jammed, repeat with a new swab to remove residual contaminates.
- Insert the print roller back into the printer's bottom frame.
- Rotate the tabs back and snap them into place.
- Wait one minute to allow the printer to dry, then close the compartment or insert a label roll.
6. Fehlerbehebung
6.1 Solid Red Indicator Light
| Möglicher Grund | Lösung |
|---|---|
| Compartment cover is not closed | Check and close the compartment cover |
| Keine Etiketten | No label paper is loaded. See Loading label paper |
| Label paper is not pulled out of the label compartment | Pull the label paper out of the label compartment and close the paper compartment cover |
| The printhead temperature is too high | Stop printing and wait until the printhead cools, then resume printing. |
| Druckfehler | Follow the onscreen prompts in the app. |
6.2 Cannot Find Printer with Bluetooth
| Möglicher Grund | Lösung |
|---|---|
| The printer is not turned on. | Connect the power supply and move the power switch to the on position. |
| The limit for connected devices has been exceeded. | Disconnect the Bluetooth connections to other devices and search again. |
| Bluetooth is not enabled on your mobile device. | Aktivieren Sie Bluetooth auf Ihrem Mobilgerät. |
6.3 Cannot Find Printer with USB Connection
| Möglicher Grund | Lösung |
|---|---|
| The printer is not turned on. | Connect the power supply and move the power switch to the on position. |
| USB cable is not connected. | See USB connection |
| The required driver is not installed | See Installing the driver |
6.4 Cannot Find Printer with Wi-Fi
| Möglicher Grund | Lösung |
|---|---|
| The printer is not turned on. | Connect the power supply and move the power switch to the on position. |
| Unsupported printer model | The Wi-Fi function is only available on the K3_W. |
| The printer is not connected to the network. | See Wi-Fi connection |
| The printer and app are not on the same local area network. | Make sure the printer and app are on the same local area network. |
6.5 Printer Does Not Print or Stops Printing
| Möglicher Grund | Lösung |
|---|---|
| Kein Strom. | If the printer status light is off, check that the power cord is properly connected. |
| Paper feed error | See Paper feed error |
| Das USB-Kabel ist locker | Check for a loose connection at the back of the printer or on the computer |
| Bluetooth ist nicht verbunden | Check that the printer is paired with the app over Bluetooth. |
| WLAN ist getrennt | Check that the printer is paired with the app over Wi-Fi. |
6.6 Printing Is Not Clear
| Möglicher Grund | Lösung |
|---|---|
| The print density settings are not correct. | Passen Sie die Druckdichte an. |
| The printhead is dirty. | Clean the printhead. See Cleaning the printhead. |
| The print roller is dirty or damaged. | Clean or replace the print roller. See Cleaning and replacing the print roller. |
| The printhead is worn out. | Please contact the official customer service to request a replacement printhead. |
| Third-party label paper | We recommend using official NIIMBOT supplies. |
6.7 No Content Printed on Labels
| Möglicher Grund | Lösung |
|---|---|
| The printer was loaded with non-thermal label paper. | Use thermal label paper. |
| Label paper is not loaded correctly. | The label paper's printing surface must face upward toward the printhead. See Loading label paper |
6.8 Paper Feed Error
| Möglicher Grund | Lösung |
|---|---|
| Label paper is not loaded correctly. | See Loading label paper. |
| Papierstau | Open the compartment cover and pull the jammed paper out of the print roller, then reload it. |
| No label paper. | Replace the label paper. |
| Falscher Etikettentyp | Use the same type of label paper that you selected in the app. |
7. Spezifikationen
| Kategorie | Spezifikation | NIIMBOT K3 | NIIMBOT K3_W |
|---|---|---|---|
| Größe | Maße | 232*145*148 mm | |
| Gewicht | 1.2 kg | ||
| Druckverfahren | Thermal | ||
| Auflösung | 203 dpi | ||
| Druckgeschwindigkeit | Max. 180 mm/s | ||
| Effektive Druckbreite | 80 mm | ||
| Länge drucken | 15 mm bis 300 mm | ||
| Printhead lifespan | 80 km | ||
| Kommunikationsschnittstellen | Bluetooth | Ja | |
| USB | USB Typ-B | ||
| W-lan | NEIN | Unterstützt 2.4G | |
| Stromversorgung | Adapter | 24 V/2.5 A | |
| Verbrauchsmaterial | Typ | Gestanzte Etiketten | |
| Breite | 20 mm - 82 mm | ||
| Länge | 15 mm - 300 mm | ||
| Dicke | 0.08 mm - 0.20 mm | ||
| Verbrauchsmaterial | Papierrollendurchmesser | max 105mm | |
| Inside diameter of roll core | 25.4 mm, 40 mm | ||
| Programmiersprache | CPCL/NIIMBOT-Protokoll | ||
| Software | Etikettendesign | NIIMBOT (APP & PC) | |
| Treiber | Win7/10/11 | ||
| Eingebaute Schriftarten | Chinese GB18030 16x16 dot matrix, 24x24 dot matrix English: Ascii 8*16 dot matrix, 12*24 dot matrix | ||
| Barcode | One-dimensional | UPC-A, UPC-C, EAN13, EAN8, code 39, code 93, I2OF5, code 128, codabar | |
| Zweidimensional | PDF-417, QR-Code | ||
| Bedienelemente | Netzschalter | Wippschalter | |
| Schaltflächen | Papiervorschubtaste | ||
| Kontrollleuchte | Rot/Grün/Blau | Red/Green/Blue/white | |
| Umgebungsbedingungen | Arbeiten | 0 to 45°C, 10 to 85% RH (non-condensing) | |
| Lagerung | -10 to 60°C, 10 to 90% RH (non-condensing) | ||
8. Label Paper
For best results, we recommend using official NIIMBOT supplies. Our specially designed label products improve print performance and prevent premature wear of the printhead.
8.1 Verifying Label Compatibility
- With ordinary thermal label paper, you can scratch the print surface of the medium with a fingernail or pen cap.
- Official NIIMBOT thermal label paper offers improved thermal-resistant and waterproof performance.
- Use a lighter to heat up the paper to test whether any black marks appear on the label paper.
Notiz:
- If a black mark appears on the paper, then the label is made from a thermal material and is supported by this printer.
- If there is no black mark, then the label is a thermal transfer label and requires the use of a carbon ribbon, which is not supported by this printer.
8.2 Label Type
| Etikettentyp | Paper Feed Type | Beschreibung |
|---|---|---|
| Non-continuous roll | Abstand | Each label is separated by gaps. |
| Schwarzer Fleck | Pre-printed black marks on the back of the media are used to indicate label separations. | |
| Non-continuous roll | Transparent | The labels are made from a transparent material, and each label is separated by gaps. |
Figure 8: Multiple Label Types/Sizes
9. Benutzertipps
- Etikettenkompatibilität: Niimbot K3 printers are only compatible with Niimbot K3 label paper. Using other Niimbot models' labels may lead to printing issues.
- Konnektivität: The K3 model supports Bluetooth and USB connections, while the K3_W model additionally supports Wi-Fi for enhanced wireless printing capabilities.
- Vielseitige Anwendungen: This printer is designed for personal work management and can be used across various industries such as retail, logistics, and jewelry for printing price tags, barcodes, shipping labels, and more.
- Langlebige Etiketten: The recommended Niimbot K3 labels are waterproof, oil-proof, anti-scratch, and tear-resistant, ensuring longevity and readability.
- Hohe Geschwindigkeit: Enjoy print speeds of up to 180 mm/sec, capable of producing approximately 20,000 labels per hour, making it significantly faster than portable labelers.
Video 1: Demonstration of Niimbot K3/K3W printer features and various application scenarios.
10. Garantie und Support
Wuhan Jingchen Intelligente Identifikationstechnologie Co., Ltd.
Support-E-Mail: service@niimbot.com
Offiziell WebWebsite: www.niimbot.com
Manufacturer's Address: No. 5, Creative Workshop, Creative World, Yezhihu West Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan, China
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NIIMBOT ist eine Marke von Wuhan Jingchen Intelligent Identification Technology Ltd.
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