LINKO K60 Series Control Panel Operation Guide

Applicable Model: LINKO K60 Series DTF Printer

1. Control Panel Overview

The control panel of the LINKO K60 Series is used for the following daily operations:

Print job control
Nozzle testing and cleaning
Manual movement of the film and the carriage
Heating and platform control
Ink shortage status indication

This guide is intended for daily operation only.
Advanced parameters and calibration settings are not included.

2. Common Buttons (Sorted by Usage Frequency)

2.1 Cancel: Cancel Printing

Stops the current print job immediately
Used when the print content is incorrect or an urgent stop is required

Note:
After cancellation, the print job cannot be resumed and must be sent again.

2.2 Pause: Pause / Resume Printing

Pauses the current print job during printing
Press again to resume printing

Typical use cases:

The film is almost finished
Temporary inspection of print results
Minor abnormal conditions requiring a short stop

2.3 Test: Nozzle Test Print

Prints a nozzle test pattern to check ink output

Recommended usage:

Before the first print after power-on
When missing lines or ink breaks appear
Before and after printhead cleaning for comparison

2.4 Clean: Printhead Cleaning

Runs the printhead cleaning process
Used to solve light ink breaks or minor nozzle clogging

Important:

Do not perform cleaning repeatedly in a short time
Excessive cleaning wastes ink and increases printhead load
Recommendation: Test first → Clean only if necessary

3. Movement Control Buttons (Use with Caution)

3.1 Left / Right: Carriage Movement

Manually moves the carriage left or right
Mainly used for maintenance, inspection, or calibration

Safety notes:

Keep your hands and head away from the carriage while moving
Ensure the DTF film is flat, and the print platform is free of objects
Avoid collisions that may damage the printhead

3.2 Front / Back: Film Movement

Front: Moves the film backward (film output direction)
Back: Moves the film forward (film feeding direction)

Commonly used for alignment, inspection, or maintenance.

3.3 Origin：X Origin Setting (Use with Caution)

Sets the current carriage position as the print start point

Important:

Used only for print start position calibration
Beginners should not operate this function freely
Incorrect operation may cause an overall print position shift

For adjustment, refer to the [Print Start Position Adjustment Guide]

3.4 Enter: Confirm / Return to Origin

Function 1: Returns the carriage to the home position
Function 2: Confirms a menu selection or executes an action

3.5 Menu: System Menu

Enters the printer system settings
Includes: Nozzle Check, Print Setting, Head Cleaning, Moisturizing, Auto Cleaning, Aging Test, About (Version), etc.

Non-routine functions are recommended to be used only under technical guidance.

3.6 Quality

This function is not enabled on this model
Can be ignored

4. Temperature & Platform Control

4.1 Heating Zones

F: Front heating (front area of the print platform) — Always ON, 45–50 °C
H: Printhead base heating (printhead area) — Always ON, 35 °C
M: Middle heating (middle area of the platform) — 25 °C or OFF
R: Rear heating (rear area of the platform) — 25 °C or OFF

Notes:

M / R zones are optional and can be adjusted as needed or based on technician advice
No frequent temperature adjustment is required during daily printing

Click the corresponding zone to set the temperature.

4.2 Lift / Down: Pinch Roller Control

Raises or lowers the pinch rollers
Used when loading or adjusting the film

4.3 Suction Platform: Vacuum Platform Switch

Controls the vacuum function of the print platform
Normally kept ON during printing

4.4 Temperature Unit：℃ / ℉

Switches the temperature display unit between Celsius (℃) and Fahrenheit (℉)

5. Ink Shortage Alarm

Ink Indicators：

K（Black）
C（Cyan）
M（Magenta）
Y（Yellow）
W（White）
Lc（Light Cyan）
Lm（Light Magenta）
WA（Moisture）

Status description:

Icon flashing: Ink level is below approximately 1/3
Icon solid: Ink level is below 1/3 and considered low

Action required:

Pause printing when an ink shortage is indicated
Refill the corresponding ink promptly
Prevent air from entering the ink system to avoid printhead issues

Technical Support
Email: support@dtflinko.com
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