kogan KTPKLBA Portable Pocket Bluetooth Label Printer User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Kogan
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kogan KTPKLBA Portable Pocket Bluetooth Label Printer
Product Information
The Portable Pocket Bluetooth Label Printer (Model: KAPRNTPKLBA) is a compact and portable device designed for printing labels. It is equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, allowing it to be easily paired with mobile phones for convenient label creation and printing. The printer supports various types of label paper, including cut paper and continuous paper, and features an easy tear line for hassle-free label peeling. It also has a power button and indicator for easy operation and status monitoring. The printer comes with a USB charging cable for convenient charging.
Product Usage Instructions
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Open the paper compartment cover.
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Place the label paper in the paper compartment with the printing side facing up.
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Pull out approximately 5mm of the label paper.
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Align the tabs on the cover with the holes in the printer and close the cover.
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Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the printer.
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Short press the power button to identify the label position.
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The printer will eject a small amount of paper to complete the installation.
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After printing a label, slide the cutter up to tear off the label.
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To download the Print Master App, use your mobile phone to scan the QR code provided or search for “Print Master” in the App Store
(iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) and download. To pair the Label Printer with your phone, turn on GPS (for Android phones only), open the Print Master App, click “Connect
now” to search for your device, and once connected, the label printer is ready to be used. Make sure that your Label Maker is turned on and Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile phone when connecting in the App. -
To confirm the label size, you can check the sticker on the label paper, the label paper packaging, use a ruler to measure, or check the label paper pads.
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To create labels, select either Lite or Creation mode from the home menu of the Print Master App, depending on your requirements.
SAFETY & WARNINGS
FCC Caution
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions.
- This device may not cause harmful interference and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notes:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. 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.
- Reorient 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.
WARNING: RF warning for Portable device:
- The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.
- The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restrictions.
COMPONENTS
OVERVIEW
Label paper
Various label paper is are available for purchase for this printer.
The label paper features an ‘easy tear’ line, to help peel off the adhesive
backing.
Gently bend the label paper along the ‘easy tear’ line to make it easier to
peel the bottom paper from the adhesive.
Power Button and Indicator
Power button
| Button | Operation method | Functions |
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Power button
| Press and hold for 3s| Turn On/Off
Short press| Print out the paper
Double press| Print the content of the self-test paper
Indicator status
OPERATION
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Open the paper compartment cover.
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Place the label paper in the paper compartment with the printing side facing up.
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Pull out approximately 5mm of the label paper.
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Align the tabs on the cover with the holes in the printer and close the cover.
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Press and hold the power button for 3s to turn on.
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Short press the power button to identify the label position.
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The printer will eject a small amount of paper. Paper installation is completed.
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After printing a label, slide the cutter up to tear off the label.
Notes:
- When installing or replacing the label roll for the first time, the label position identification is required; (Step 6.).
- If the label position identification is not carried out, failures may occur such as first printing missing, not centred etc.
- When using, continuous paper, if will not be required to press the power button for positioning. Instead, pull the paper until it is in position.
Download the Print Master App
Notes:
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This product requires the Print Master App to operate.
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Android mobile phone will need to enable GPS and confirm the authorisation.
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Use your mobile phone to scan the QR code to download the APP.
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Alternatively, search for “Print Master” in the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) and download.
Pair the Label Printer to your Phone
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Turn on GPS (Android mobile phone only)
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Open the App
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Click “Connect now” to search for your device
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Once connected the label printer is ready to be used.
Confirm the Label Size
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Method 1: Check the sticker on the label paper.
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Method 2: Check the label paper packaging
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Method 3: Use a ruler to measure
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Method 4: Check the label paper pads.
Creating Labels
From the home menu, select from either Lite or Creation mode depending on your
requirements.
Note: When connecting device in the App, make sure that your Label Maker is turned on and Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile phone.
- Lite mode: Edit simply, print quickly
- Creation mode: Requires more time to edit but has more options (multifunctional, graphic icons, QR codes etc.)
Note: You can view operation tutorials and switch editing versions in the “home” menu.
Lite Mode
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Select “Label Setting”
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Select the label size
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Click “(T)” to input text
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Edit function description
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After editing, click “Print”
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After printing, slide the cutter up to tear off the label
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If using continuous paper tear off the bottom paper adhesive backing.
Note:
If the paper size is selected incorrectly, there will be undesirable results
such as misaligned printing layout and uneven layout etc.
Creation Mode
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Select “Label Setting”
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Select the label size
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Click “(T)” to input text
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Edit functions
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After editing, click to “Print”
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After printing, slide the cutter up to tear off the label
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If using continuous paper tear off the bottom paper adhesive backing.
CLEANING & CARE
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Turn off the Label Maker.
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Use a cotton swab dipped in a little alcohol.
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Wipe the print head gently.
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Allow the alcohol to evaporate and then turn it on and double click the power button to print labels.
Note:
Do not scratch the print head with hard objects, otherwise the thermal film
will be permanently damaged and cannot be repaired.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Problem | Solution |
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| The printer cover won’t close. | Ensure the tabs on the paper compartment cover |
are aligned with the holes in the printer.
Label, not centred, misaligned, offset, skipped, poor printing etc.
| · Ensure the paper roll is correctly installed in the printer.
· Ensure that the label is placed in the printer with printing side facing left. If it is placed incorrectly (reversed), printing will fail.
· Check the label size and image on the label packaging and choose the correct template in the App. To do so, select “Label Setting”.
Do I need to click the power button to allow the machine to calibrate and position the label?
| When installing or replacing label paper roll for the first time, click the power button to print a blank label so that the print head can identify the position of label paper.
When using continuous paper, do not click the power button for positioning, just pull out the paper outlet.
Printing is blurry.
| In the profile menu on the app, select “Printer” and choose “” to view the printer’s batter level.
If it is less than 10%, charge the printer using the supplied charging cable.
Printer will not connect via Bluetooth.
| Ensure the printer is on and Bluetooth is enabled on your phone or device.
For android phones, ensure the GPS is on and confirm authorisation in your privacy settings.
There is foreign matter or glue on the print head.
| Use a cotton swab dipped with a little alcohol to gently wipe the dirt on the print head. Allow to dry before printing.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Printing technology Thermal printing
- Consumable width 6-15mm
- Effective printing width 12mm
- Supported paper Pre-cut paper, black mark paper, continuous paper
- Printing density Light, standard, dark
- Printing resolution 203dpi
- Print head service life 50km
- Communication interface Bluetooth
- Dimensions 135 x 79.6 x 29.2mm
- Power input 5V=2A
- Power supply method USB-C
- Supported operating system Android/iOS
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set-up.
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