1. Introduction
The Phezer PC13plus Mini Handheld Inkjet Printer is a versatile and portable device designed for various marking and coding applications. It allows for printing of time, date, counters, QR codes, barcodes, and logos on a wide range of materials including boards, cartons, pipes, cables, metal, plastic, and concave/convex surfaces. This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up, operating, and maintaining your printer to ensure optimal performance.
1.1. Product Overview
The printer features a smart touch screen for direct editing of content, eliminating the need for external phone connections or apps. It supports 26 languages and offers high printing precision.
1.2. Packing List
Upon unpacking your Phezer PC13plus Mini Printer, please ensure all the following items are included:
- Handheld Inkjet Printer x1
- Ink Cartridge x1 (Note: Some packages may not include an ink cartridge, please check your order details.)
- Touch Pen x1
- Charger x1
- Instructions x1
- Support Plate x1
2. Specifications
The following table details the technical specifications of the Phezer PC13plus Mini Handheld Inkjet Printer:
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Name | PC13 MINI PLUS (Manual refers to PC11 MINI PLUS) |
| Power Rating | 25W |
| Cartridge Type | 2-12.7mm (also 25.4mm compatible) |
| Power Supply Mode | Fast charge 3.0 adapter |
| Print Resolution | 600dpi Maximum |
| Print Distance | 2-5mm |
| Power Input | DC-9V/2A |
| Charging Interface | Type-C |
| Weight | 245g |
| Size | 97*70*45mm |
| Language | Chinese, English, Italian, French, Finnish, Arabic, Danish, German, Russian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, and so on |
| Print Content | Time, Date, Counter, QR code, Bar code, LOGO |
| Print Media | Boards, Carton, Pipe, Cable, Metal, Plastic, Concave convex surface |
| Use | Label Maker |
| Battery Included | Yes |
| Double-sided Printing | No |
| Supports Network Printing | No |
| Paper Feed Mode | Manual |
| Max Paper Size | A4 (Refers to internal processing capability, not physical paper size for printing) |
| Type | Inkjet Printer |
| Origin | Mainland China |
| Certification | CE |
3. Setup: Installing the Ink Cartridge
Note: Please turn off the mini printer before installing or uninstalling the ink cartridge.
- Step 1: Open the Cartridge Cover
Locate the cartridge cover on the printer and open it. - Step 2: Open the Ink Cartridge Slot Back Cover
Open the back cover of the ink cartridge slot. - Step 3: Insert the Cartridge at 45° Degree
Carefully insert the ink cartridge into the slot at a 45-degree angle. - Step 4: Close the Ink Cartridge Slot Back Cover
Once the cartridge is in place, close the back cover of the ink cartridge slot securely.
4. Operation
4.1. Main Interface Instruction
The main display provides a basic operation panel and a content preview area. Use the touch screen to navigate and select options.
- Main Display: Basic operation panel and content preview.
- Adjust Location: Adjust the location of selected content.
- File: Open files from local storage or a USB flash drive.
- Add: Add text, date, image, barcode, etc. Save changes with the OK button.
- Edit: Modify selected content. Click text to edit, then adjust size, font, and style. Save changes with the OK button.
- Delete: Delete selected content.
- Printing: Start to print the selected content.
- Settings: Access system time, printing, nozzle, languages, screen calibration settings, etc.
4.2. Open Interface Instruction
This interface allows you to manage your print files.
- File: Select a file from the printer's internal memory.
- USB: Select a file from an external USB flash drive.
- New: Add a new file.
- Rename: Rename the current file.
- Save: Save changes to the current editing.
- Save as: Save the current editing as a new file.
4.3. Add Interface Instruction
Use this interface to add various content elements to your print job.
- Text: Add text.
- Date: Add system synchronized date and time.
- Image: Add an image from a USB flash drive.
- Bar Code: Add a barcode.
- Var Bar Code: Add a variable barcode.
- Counter: Add a batch number or record code for each printing.
- Table: Add a table document.
- New Table: Add text from an Excel file via USB flash drive.
- Icon: Add a normal symbol from the system.
- Paragraph (STOP): Add segments to printing contents. Clicking "Paragraph" will create a split line, allowing the printer to print content separately.
4.4. Setting Page Instruction
The settings page allows configuration of various printer parameters.
- Date & Time: System date and time setting.
- Print: Adjust touch tone, print tone, print direction, synchronous width, start signal, etc.
- Nozzle: Adjust nozzle voltage, ink concentration, ink cartridge type, DPI, pulse width, etc.
- Date Export: Export document data to a USB flash drive.
- Language: System language setting (25 languages supported).
- Touch: Touch screen calibrating.
- Reset: Initializes the machine. Note: All settings and data will be deleted.
- Diagnosis: Check information and status about the printer.
- OS Update: System update.
- UI Update: Machine interface update.
4.5. Print Setting Instruction
Configure print-specific settings here.
- Touch-tone: Toggle touch tone on/off.
- Print tone: Toggle print tone on/off.
- Sync Mode: Select Encoder or Timer.
- Start Signal: A signal to start printing:
- Key: Print manually.
- Light: Start print signal through an external photoelectric sensor.
- Distance: Start print signal by moving a fixed distance.
- Timer: Start print signal after a fixed time.
- Print Times: Set the number of prints.
- Idle Spray Time: Configure idle spray time.
4.6. Nozzle Setting
Adjust nozzle-related parameters for print quality.
- TB Rev / LR Rev: Adjust print direction.
- Nozzle Voltage: Adjust the voltage of the nozzle (Default 9V). Higher voltage may cause ink cartridge damage.
- Pulse Width: 1.8us by default.
- Print Darkness: Adjust the concentration of inkjet (1-9, higher value means higher ink concentration).
- DPI: Adjust the DPI settings.
- Cartridge Type: Adjust the cartridge size between 0.5inch (DC127) and 1 inch (DC254).
- Nozzle Select: Select left nozzle or right nozzle.
- Sync Width: The width of the printed text.
4.7. Text Edit Instruction
Edit text content for your prints.
- Text: Add or modify text, numbers, and symbols.
- Font: Adjust font, or apply new external font files from a USB flash drive.
- Size: Adjust font size (larger value for larger text display).
- Width: Adjust font width (larger value for wider text display).
- Style: Adjust font style from Solid, circle dot matrix, square dot matrix, or delete body.
- Spacing: Adjust space between words.
- Rotate: Rotate selected content.
- Bold: Toggle bold type on/off.
4.8. Date Edit Instruction
Configure date and time formats for printing.
- Time Display Format: Adjust the format.
- Font: Adjust font, or apply new external font files from a USB flash drive.
- Text Size: Adjust text size (larger value for larger text display).
- Text Width: Adjust text width (larger value for wider text display).
- Style: Adjust style from Solid, circle dot matrix, square dot matrix, or delete body.
- Year Display: Adjust to display the year in the future.
- Spacing: Adjust space between words.
- Rotate: Rotate selected content.
- Bold: Toggle bold type on/off.
4.9. Image Edit Instruction
Adjust image properties for printing.
- Size: Adjust the image size.
- Grayscale: Adjust the darkness of the image (larger value for darker image display).
4.10. Bar Code Edit Instruction
Configure barcode properties.
- Text: Add or modify barcode text.
- Bar Code Format: Adjust the barcode format (e.g., QRCODE).
- Text Content Display: Display the text content below the barcode or not.
- Height and Width: Adjust the height and width of the barcode.
- Size: Display the size of the text.
4.11. Counter Edit Instruction
Manage counter settings for sequential printing.
- Counter Display: Display the counter.
- Font: Adjust font, or apply new external font files from a USB.
- Font Size: Adjust font size (larger value for larger text display).
- Font Width: Adjust font width (larger value for wider text display).
- Spacing: Adjust space between numbers.
- Rotate: Rotate selected content.
- Bold: Toggle bold type on/off.
- System: Counter system (octal, decimal (default), and hexadecimal).
- Width: Counter digits, support 0-16.
- Min: Minimum value.
- Max: Maximum value.
- Initial: The value to start counting.
- Stepping: Increase value by each print.
- Repeat: The number of times the current value will repeat.
- Leading 0: When the current printing value is one digit, it will add 0 to complete 10 digits.
5. Maintenance
5.1. Cartridge Maintenance for Long Periods of Non-Use
To ensure the longevity of your ink cartridge and prevent drying or clogging:
- Turn off the handheld printer.
- Remove the ink cartridge from the printer.
- Clean the nozzle with alcohol.
- Cover the nozzle with its protective cap.
- Store the cartridge with the nozzle upright in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Note: Always cover the nozzle with the protective cover when finished printing to effectively protect the nozzle from clogging and prolong the life of the machine.
6. Troubleshooting
6.1. Solution of Common Problems
- Q: What is the difference between water-based ink and solvent ink?
A: Water-based ink supports non-coated materials like matte cartons and fabrics. Solvent ink supports both porous and non-porous surfaces such as plastics, glass, metal, pipe, stone, wood board, MDF, aluminum foil, cable, leather, and carton. All Phezer handheld inkjet printers use original HP solvent ink cartridges.
- Q: What's the capacity of an ink cartridge? How long can I use it?
A: Cartridges come in 47mL and 72mL capacities, depending on the nozzle size. A cartridge can print more than 800,000 characters (2mm x 2mm). Cartridge life varies based on usage; it can last less than a month with frequent use or up to a year with rare use.
- Q: What's the height range of the font?
A: Printing height is 2-12.7 mm (0.08-0.5 inch). It supports 1-5 lines of print with adjustable printing height. You can combine multiple content elements by selecting text, clicking edit to adjust font size, and dragging to the desired position.
- Q: What fonts does it include? Can the size be adjusted?
A: The printer includes 20 fonts with adjustable size, including physical and bitmap fonts. You can directly input Chinese, English, date, bar number, variable batch code, QR code, or barcode via the screen without connecting to a computer. Images (like logos) need to be uploaded via a USB disk. Up to 200 messages can be saved in the machine.
- Q: Can we erase the print?
A: No ink is indelible. Most ink can be cleaned up with alcohol. The ease of removal depends on the material's adhesive force to the ink. Bright surfaces are generally easier to wipe clean, while matte and frosted surfaces are more difficult.
7. User Tips
- Ink Cartridge Availability: Always ensure you have spare ink cartridges, especially if you use the printer frequently. Check with the seller for compatible cartridges.
- Language Support: The printer supports multiple languages, including Arabic. Verify your desired language is available in the settings.
- Printing on Various Surfaces: The printer is capable of printing on diverse materials like nylon bags and shrink tubes, making it versatile for different applications.
- Print Content Layout: When printing manufacturing dates, expiration dates, and lot numbers, utilize the "Add Interface" to arrange these elements effectively. The adjustable font height (2-12.7mm) allows for clear and concise labeling.
8. Warranty and Support
8.1. Warranty Information
The Phezer PC13plus Mini Handheld Inkjet Printer comes with a 12-month warranty. Free maintenance is provided during this period, excluding wearing parts.
The warranty does not cover the following circumstances:
- Failure to use, store, or protect the product as described in this manual.
- Disassembly of the machine without manufacturer authorization.
- Absence of a warranty card or unauthorized modification of a warranty card.
- Inconsistency between the model in the warranty card and the product type.
- Damage caused by force majeure.
- Damage resulting from other agreements.
- Use of non-company consumables.
To ensure timely and effective service, please keep your warranty card properly and present it when repairs are needed.
8.2. Contact and Support
For further assistance or inquiries, please contact Phezer Official Store:
- Website: www.phezer.com
- Email: info@phezer.com
You can also scan the QR codes below to watch operation videos on YouTube:
PDF User Manual Reference: A detailed user manual in PDF format is available for download. Please refer to the official Phezer website for the latest version.
