How to use Large Format Printer - Lyprint

1. Use of LyPrint

LyPrint is an integrated software suit developed by Liyu for the control and printing of Liyu printers. It is mainly used to control the movement of carriage and printing media, adjust printing parameters and read prn/prt files for printing.
In addition, LyPrint software provides white skip and continuing from interruption for users.

1.1 Main Interface

A shortcut LyPrint will be generated on the desktop after the software is installed. Double-clicking the shortcut will start the software.
After the software is started, the main interface is shown as follows (the main interface will display different contents according to different printer types).

Figure 1.1 Main interface of LiyuPrint

Shortcut keys can be used on keyboard during the use of the software. The shortcut keys are as follows:

1.2 Items on the Main Interface

1.2.1 Menu

The menu includes File, View, Set, Print, Test, Clean and System.
1.2.1 File:
Open files and save the printing list, exiting from the software and system settings. Items in this menu may differ for different models.

Figure 1.2 File menu

Open: Open prn files to be printed.
The prn files opened will be displayed in the list of files to be printed for printing (see 1.2.5).
Save: Save the current printing task list.
Exit: Exit the program.

1.2.1.2 View: Control the display of items on the main interface, resolution of previewed image.

Figure 1.2 View menu

The preview speed decreases when the preview resolution increases. However, the display effect will be better. If Automatic setting is selected, the software selects the preview fineness automatically according to your computer configuration.

1.2.1.3 Set: Set system parameters, UV lamp, cross beam and printhead voltage, etc.

System setting: System parameters, see 1.2.6.
UV lamp setting: UV lamp settings, see 1.2.7.
Voltage setting: Printhead voltage setting, see 1.2.8.
Cross beam control: Cross beam control settings, see 1.2.9.

1.2.1.3 Print: operation related to printing.
The contents in this menu correspond to the printing options in the left toolbar. See Figure 1.2.3.

Figure 3.4 Print menu

Print: Print selected prn files. Files opened through File > Open are displayed in the List of files to be printed. See 3.2.5.
Pause: During printing, you can suspend current printing and flush the printhead.
Continue: When the printing is suspended, click Continue to resume printing from suspension.
Cancel: End the printing process during printing.
Reset: reset the printer.
1.2.1.4Test: Tests such as horizontal test and step test. The contents in this menu correspond to the test options in the toolbar. See 1.2.3.

Figure 3.5 Test menu

Horizontal test: Open the horizontal test interface. See 1.3.2.
Vertical test: Open the vertical test interface. This test is used for Konica printheads (except white printheads).
Step test: Open the step test interface. See 1.3.1.
Printhead test: Print the printhead test image to check whether printheads can spray inks normally. See 1.3.3.
Vertical check: Print the vertical check image to check the vertical arrangement of printheads. See 1.3.3.
Printhead inclination check 1: This option is used to print the printhead deviation test image to check whether a printhead deviates. See 1.3.3.
Printhead inclination check 2: Print the printhead inclination check image to precisely calibrate the printhead together with the printhead deviation check image.
Export to file: Save calibrated parameters to the hard disk in a file.
Import from file: Load the calibrated parameters saved previously.

3.2.1.5 Clean: Control the cleaning of printheads.

Figure 3.6 Clean menu

Flashjet: Set the printer to the flashjet state.
Return: Exit from the flashjet state.
Auto clean: Clean printheads automatically