Installing LabelForge PRO for DuraLabel Kodiak

Overview

After the driver software is installed, Kodiak will appear as an available printer on your computer whenever it is connected and powered on. For best results, use the LabelForge PRO software on your PC to create designs to be printed on Kodiak. Other software may give unexpected printing results.

NOTE: You will need administrator privileges to install the design software.

LabelForge PRO Software Installation for PC

1. Insert the DuraLabel Kodiak Installation CD into your computer’s CD drive. When the DuraLabel Kodiak startup screen appears, choose Install LabelForge PRO. (To continue without a CD drive, or for updated software in the future, you can also download the software at GraphicProducts.com/support.
2. Accept the license agreement and click Next.
3. Choose an installation directory; by default, this will be “C:\Program Files (x86)\Label Forge Pro.” Then, click Next.
4. Review the installation details and click Finish to install LabelForge PRO. You will see a progress bar as the software is installed.

Additional Options in LabelForge PRO Software

The PC version of the LabelForge PRO software includes the same label design modules as Kodiak’s built-in version of the software. When using this software, you can access these modules from the software’s Home Screen, which appears when you start the program. You can also return to the Home Screen by clicking the Home button in the top left corner of the program window.

1. Toolbar
2. Home Button
3. Recent Labels Menu
4. New Tab Button
5. Live Chat Button
6. Resources Button
7. Labeling Modules
8. Support Buttons

TOOLBAR AND ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

When you open a labeling module, a tab for that module will appear in the toolbar. Multiple modules can be open at the same time; you can switch between them by clicking the different tabs.

You can quickly return to a recent label design with the Recent menu, near the top left corner of the screen.

In addition to the label design modules already described in this guide, the PC version of LabelForge PRO includes these modules:

• My Labels: Browse the label designs that you have created in the Label Designer module, using thumbnail previews of the labels.
• Resources: Quickly visit the Graphic Products website to view How-To Videos or read a digital copy of this User Guide. You can also reach this section by clicking the Resources (lightbulb) button in the top right corner of the program window. An internet connection is required.

Along the bottom of the program window are support buttons, allowing you to quickly Request Support, start a Live Chat with an available representative, or offer your Feedback on the software to help guide future updates. You can also start a Live Chat by clicking the chat icon in the top right corner of the program window. An internet connection is required for these options.

Along the bottom of the program window are support buttons, allowing you to quickly Request Support, start a Live Chat with an available representative, or offer your Feedback on the software to help guide future updates. You can also start a Live Chat by clicking the chat icon in the top right corner of the program window. An internet connection is required for these options.

PRINTING FROM PC

When printing from the PC version of LabelForge PRO, you will see a standard Print dialog window where you can select which printer to use, and how many copies of the design to print. You can control Kodiak’s settings for this print job by selecting your Kodiak and clicking the Preferences button in this window.

More Support Options

If you have any questions about using your DuraLabel Kodiak printer, get help from Graphic Products’ world-class support team by calling 800-788-5572 or visiting GraphicProducts.com. We’re here to help with all your labeling needs!