Procolored K13 Lite DTF Printer
Specifications
- Product Name: Procolored K13 Lite DTF Printer
- Model: K13 Lite
- Updated Version: V1.4
- Manufacturer: Procolored
Product Usage Instructions
- Opening Procedures and Printing Steps:
- Turn on the power switch at the back of the machine.
- Click the start button on the front of the machine and wait for it to complete the startup process.
- Click the arrow on the left side of the machine to load the print film.
- Perform a print head clean and nozzle check task in the software.
- Detect the result of the print test to ensure proper quality.
- Send the design to the rip software and start printing your pattern.
- Closing Procedures and Maintenance Steps:
- Ensure all print jobs are completed or deleted.
- Clean ink spills around the print head and at the capping station, and clean the encoder strip.
- Ensure proper sealing of the print head and capping station.
- Turn off the printer by clicking the Start button.
- Switch off the power button at the back to turn off the power.
- Environmental Requirements for Daily Use:
- Keep humidity above 50% to prevent ink clogging due to evaporation.
- Place the printer in a ventilated location when baking to reduce odor.
- Avoid direct sunlight on the machine and ink to prevent ink deterioration.
Procolored K13 Lite DTF Printer User Manual
Updated Nov.27th 2025 V1.4
Unboxing Tutorial
Step 1. Check the outer carton for any damage or dents.
Step 2. Cut off the zip ties.
Control Panel Introduction
Step 1. Connect the data cable of the printer and then tum on the power.
Step 2. The power indicator and temperature panel will light up when startup complete.
Install Roll Film and Tray
Step 1. Install the acrylic board, you can install the screw with fingers.
Step 2. Unscrew the 4 screws.
Step 3. To install the roll film bracket, make sure you install it in the correct direction. The side with roller should face inwards.
Step 4. Fix the 2 screws for the bracket.
Step 5. Do the same for the other one, then roll film bracket installed.
Step 6. Take out the roll film and check the introduction and remove the packaging.
Daily Operation
Opening Procedures and Printing Steps:
1) Turn on the power switch at the back of the machine 2) Click the start button on the front of the machine, wait for it to flash for a few seconds to
complete the startup process, the constant light represents the startup is complete, you can start printing 3) Click the arrow on the left side of the machine to load the print film 4) Perform a print head clean and nozzle check task in the software 5) Detect the result of print test, line drawings neatly without line breaks and no string of colors for the standard good state. 6) Send the design to the rip software and start printing your pattern
Closing Procedures and Maintenance Steps:
1) Make sure all print jobs have been completed or deleted. 2) Clean ink spills around the print head and at the capping station, and clean the encoder strip. 3) Ensure that the print head and capping station are properly sealed. 4) Click the Start button to turn off the printer. 5) Switch off the power button on the back to turn off the power.
Environmental requirements for daily use:
1) Keep the temperature above 22 (71 °F), the temperature is too low will affect the activity and fluidity of the ink
2) Keep the humidity above 50%, dry environment will accelerate the ink solvent evaporation, more likely to lead to clogging
3) Oven baking will produce odor, it is recommended that it is placed in a ventilated location to reduce odor
4) machine and ink can not be direct sunlight, otherwise it may cause ink deterioration
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Shake White Bottles Nozzle Check Head Cleaning Fill Ink
Clean Around Head Clean Wiper Blades Clean Capping Station Top Flush Capping Station Top Empty Waste Tank Clean Pinch Roller Clean Encoder Strip Grease Carriage Rail Rinse Ink Container Clean Encoder disk
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Daily End of the Day
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Weekly
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Every New film 1 1 1
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14.Maintenance Plan
Maintenance Schedule
1. Shake White Ink Bottle: To prevent white ink from settling, please shake the white ink bottle every day. 2. Nozzle Test (Check): Perform a nozzle test before sending a print ob to ensure that you get good quality prints every time. Poor nozzles result in banding or over spray in the prints. Continue Printing if you can get 90% of the channels nozzles. 3. Head Cleaning: Perform this task when you are getting less than 90% of the channels nozzles. Perform Head cleaning is crucial to drain the capping station top and wipe the print head surface for nozzle test and or printing. After the head cleaning is done,perform a nozzle check to see if you can get 90% of the channels nozzles. 4. Power ink flush: Perform this when you notice any big missing nozzles or more than 50% of channels are missing, use a syringe to draw 5 ml of ink from the ink sac and 10-20 ml of ink from the waste ink tube, and then perform a Power Ink Flush task.
5. Clean Around the Head: It’s important to clean around the head for any build-up inks at the end of every day. Build-up inks can get on to the print head from the wiper and can potentially damage the print head. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL. 6. Clean Wiper Blade: Same as cleaning around the head, making sure the wiper blade is cleaned. It is very important to obtain a good nozzle check. Any residue buildup can damage the print head and your head cleaning may not be effective. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL. 7. Clean Capping Station Cap Top: Keeping the capping station cap tops clean is one of the most important tasks.Your head cleaning may not be effective.Your printer may not draw out the proper amount of ink if there are a lot of build-up inks. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL. 8. Flush Capping Station Cap with Cleaning Solution: Fill cleaning solution on the cap after the end of the day maintenance and press the clean button to flush out the cap immediately.This will ensure the print head is sitting on the cap. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL. 9. Regularly check whether the ink sac is broken or leakage of ink occurs, if so, please replace the ink sac in a timely manner to avoid ink leakage to the print head, causing the print head to burn out.
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10. Empty Waste Tank: Regularly check the waste ink bottle. Waste ink will overflow resulting in a dirty work surface, Please ensure that the waste ink lines are not touching the waste ink.It may cause negative pressure, which can cause the waste ink to reverse the ink discharge resulting in the print head, circuit board into the ink, damage to the print head, the motherboard and other components. 11. Clean Pinch Rollers: Clean pinch rollers ensure that you have a consistent pull on the film.Film residues can make the roller miss the turns which can cause misalignment on the White and CMYK heads.Use a dry microfiber cloth or lint-free wipe to clean the rollers. Weekly-clean one side, As you replace the film to new, clean 360 degrees. 12. Clean Encoder Strip: The encoder strip can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol, simply wipe both sides/check for any dents or ink splash. 13. Grease Carriage Rail: If you hear squeaky noise,it’s time to grease the rails.Use heat-resistant gel/paste-based grease. DO NOT USE A SPRAYER. 14. Rinse the Ink Containers: Ink can settle inside the container, please contact with Procolored tech staff before performing this task.
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15. Tech Support Contact Info
US support contact information:
Tel: +1 646 362 2251 Email: Support@procolored.com Address: 1180 Centre Drive, Unit B,City of industry, California 91789 UNITED STATES
Procolored Online Tech Support Page:
https://www.procolored.com/pages/support-resources
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Notice and Tips
1. Do not move or touch the film when the printer is in operation. This can cause a head strike. 2. Please never leave any liquid on top of the printer cover. A small spill can damage the printer. 3. Do not expose the ink, film, and powder under direct sunlight, or a humid area. Avoid high humidity, high temperature, and direct sunlight. These will deteriorate the quality of the film, powder, and ink and may cause an issue. Use silica packs, and keep the consumables in containers with a lid. 4. Make sure you park the print head carriage to the capping station (back to home position) at the end of the day, leaving it not sitting properly on the cap can dry up the head and clog the system easily. lf you are not sure whether the print head is in position, perform a head cleaning (from the printer) to move the print head back to the correct position 5. Make sure the film is horizontal and centered on the printing platform. Otherwise the film creases causing a head strike and damage the printer. 6. Try to use the printer at least every 3 – 4 days. Use the moisturizer to protect the print head when not in use on holidays. 7. Not using the printer for more than 2 weeks can cause the water-based ink to dry up which clogs the head. If there are no print jobs available, please at least print a test strip to create a print job. Daily maintenance is still recommended. 8. Use the correct consumables. Not using proper consumables or using other branded films, ink, powder, cleaning solution, swab, etc can damage the printer. Mixing of different brands of consumables, such as ink mixing, may cause blockage of the print head. 9. Refill the ink in a timely manner and do not let the ink level drop below one-third. Before adding new ink to the machine, be sure to shake the ink bottle several times to stop the ink from settling before adding. Seal the remaining ink properly and store it in a well-ventilated environment protected from light. 10. Use Procolored original print heads. Other low-cost, substandard print heads are usually refurbished through an aggressive cleaning process and have a short life span and the potential to damage the printer’s motherboard. 11. Do not use a syringe to manually flush the print head. If the liquid comes into contact with the print head cable, it may damage the print head and the motherboard.
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12. Printer out of service for more than half an hour, perform a print head cleaning task, and then continue to print, to avoid the situation of broken ink. 13. Do not use oversized syringes for ink extraction, as oversized syringes can cause damage to the print head due to excessive suction. 14. Do not manually inject cleaning solution from the nozzle position of the print head with a syringe, as this operation may easily cause damage to the print head and the motherboard. 15. Do not modify the machine yourself. Modification of the machine automatically voids the Procolored warranty and the machine is no longer warranted any more. 16. Please follow the maintenance schedule. Not following the maintenance can cause head clogs or serious printer damage.
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Warranty Policy
Section One – Warranty Policy
1. Warranty Registration We are committed to providing you with the best products and services. Please note that
Procolored’s official self-operated stores are available only on the official website and Amazon. For components not directly contact with ink, a warranty period of 12 months since printer
shipment date is provided, unless damage is user-induced. Register warranty on our website to get warranty on some types of printhead limited to one replacement.
2. Warranty Coverage 2.1 Mainboard a. Mainboard for dual-head printer is not covered by warranty. Customers may send them in for
repairs at their own expense. b. Mainboard for single-head printer is covered by a 6-month warranty period since printer
shipment date. Within this warranty period, you are eligible for one replacement.
2.2 Print Head and Related Components No warranty is provided for print heads or components that may be damaged due to contact with ink. However, after warranty registration, the following print heads are covered by a 6-month warranty period since printer shipment date, limited to one replacement: (L1800, R1390, L800, L805, TX800, XP600).
2.3 Warranty for Other Accessories Other accessories are covered by a 12-month warranty period since shipment date of the Procolored printer.
Disclaimer
a. The warranty for the ink-contact components requires the printer exclusively use Procolored inks. Warranty coverage does not include the print head blockage resulting from the use of inks
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from other brands. b. The warranty for printer-related components is subject to the shipment date of a Procolored
printer. c. The damage must not be caused by user negligence or misuse. d. The damage must be confirmed by our customer service team or engineers as
non-user-induced.
3. Warranty Costs 3.1 If the component within warranty period is damaged within one month of printer receiving,
we will bear the cost of component and covering the shipping fees. 3.2 For damage reported after one month of printer receipt, we will cover the cost of component
but will not cover the shipping fees.
Section Two – Return Policy
If the printer is received within one week and no ink is added, it can be shipped back in its original packaging, and returns and exchanges are accepted. If any ink has been added into the printer, we can not process returns or exchanges.
Please note that this warranty policy is subject to change, and any modifications will be posted on our website. For any warranty claims or inquiries, please contact our customer service team. For all customers who have purchased Procolored printer equipment but are beyond the 12-month warranty period, we offer extended warranty services, which include two programs: Remote Expert Service and Extended Warranty.
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Documents / Resources
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