UUNA TEK iAuto Software User Manual
This manual covers first-time setup, account registration, machine connection, basic layout, templates, batch tasks, font management, Wi-Fi setup, and writing operations.
1. First Connection, Registration, and Login
- Connect the machine. For first-time use, connect the machine to your computer with a USB data cable, then turn on the machine.
- Windows users: run the software as administrator. Right-click UUNA TEK iAuto and select Run as administrator.
- Connect the machine to the software. After launch, the software normally searches available COM ports and attempts to connect automatically. You can also click Search Local to search for a locally connected machine, or use Manual connection to select the correct COM port manually.
1.1 Register an Account
After the machine is connected successfully, the login window will appear. Click Register to open the account registration page.
- Enter the username and password you want to register.
- The username and password have length limits.
- Use letters and numbers only.
- Do not use spaces or special characters.
1.2 Obtain the License / Machine ID
- Return to the main software window.
- Click Help > Machine Information.
- Copy the Machine ID.
- Return to the registration page and paste the Machine ID into the License field.
- Enter your email address and click Send to receive a verification code.
- Enter the verification code received by email, then click Register.
1.3 Log In and Enable Automatic Login
After registration is complete, go to User > Log on, enter your username and password, and select all three checkboxes below the login fields. This allows the software to log in automatically the next time it starts.
2. Software Interface Overview
The main interface can be divided into five areas: the top menu, the Font / Format settings area, the page and object panel on the left, the canvas in the center, and the machine and task panel on the right.
3. Top Menu
3.1 File
File is not used frequently. Typical uses include opening an image and setting it as a background, or generating a custom graphic resource.
3.2 Setting > Software Setting
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Writing Speed | Sets the writing speed. Ultrafast is recommended for normal use. If higher writing quality is more important than speed, a slower setting may produce better results but will take longer. |
| Unit | Switches the software unit between mm and inch. |
| Other options | Normally do not need to be changed unless you have a specific requirement. |
3.3 Setting > Machine Setting
| Parameter | Recommended / Default Value | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Pen up position | 4 | Pen-up position. |
| Pen down position | 8 | Pen-down position. |
| Installation pen position | 7.5 | Position used when installing or replacing a pen. |
Offset Setting
Used to calibrate the pen tip position. Refer to the tutorial below:
Write Type
Used to select the writing method. The normal mode writes line by line. Another mode divides the text into sections and writes it block by block.
3.4 Setting > Network Setting
Used to configure the machine's Wi-Fi connection. For first-time use, connect the machine by USB/COM first, then configure Wi-Fi here.
3.5 Setting > Font Management
Use this section to import purchased fonts or download fonts you created from the Cloud.
Online font creation tool: http://154.85.41.14/#fontapp
3.6 Setting > Character Settings
Used to adjust character vertical variation, font deformation, handwriting deformation, and related settings to make the writing result look more natural.
3.7 Setting > Language
Changes the software interface language.
3.8 Window
This menu is rarely used in normal operation.
3.9 Scheduled Tasks
Used to configure automatic actions after a task is completed, such as shutting down the computer after all writing tasks are finished.
3.10 Tool
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Writing Test | Runs a writing test. Commonly used to check the machine, verify the pen tip position, and assist with calibration. |
| Template Project | Creates a project that can contain multiple different templates for processing or writing in one workflow. |
| API | Provides the software API. You can develop your own program to send tasks to the software and automate machine control. |
| SvgFont to gfont | Converts an SVG font to gfont. The SVG font must be a single-line font. |
3.11 User
Entry point for software account login.
3.12 Help
| Menu | Description |
|---|---|
| Machine Information | Displays the Machine ID and other machine registration information. |
| About | Displays the current software version. |
4. Text Settings
4.1 Font
Used to set the font style and font size. To change the style or size of an existing text box, select the text box first, then adjust the settings here.
- Single font: Uses one font only.
- Mixed fonts: Uses multiple fonts.
- Font Priority: In mixed-font mode, controls the proportion of each font that appears.
4.2 Format
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Letter-spacing | Adjusts the spacing between letters. |
| Line spacing | Adjusts the spacing between lines. The software can randomly select a value between the two values you enter. |
| Word Space | Adjusts the spacing between words. The software can also randomly select a value between the two values you enter. |
| Left gap | Sets the distance between each line and the left edge of the paper or text area. A random range can be used. |
| Right gap | Sets the distance between each line and the right edge of the paper or text area. A random range can be used. |
5. Object Panel
5.1 Preset Templates
You can choose from different preset layout templates. For normal text layout, Table is generally recommended.
5.2 Page
Page represents individual pages. You can add multiple pages and use a different layout or content on each page.
5.3 Template
A Template is a JSON template file and is especially useful for repeated work:
- Complete the paper setup, text boxes, tables, fonts, positions, and other layout settings.
- Click Save to save the layout as a template.
- The next time you need the same layout, click Open to load the template without arranging everything again.
5.4 Paper
Used to set the paper size and feed orientation.
- Select an existing paper size directly from the list.
- If the required size is not listed, click the gear icon to create a new paper size.
- Vertical / Horizontal affects the paper feed direction, determining whether the machine feeds the paper along its length or width.
5.5 Batch Application Data
This is the Merge / batch merge function. It applies Excel, CSV, or similar batch data to a template to generate many pages or tasks with different content.
5.6 Add
| Object | Description |
|---|---|
| Characters | Adds a text box to the paper. This is one of the most frequently used functions. |
| Table | Adds a table box to the paper. This is one of the most frequently used functions. |
| SVG | Adds an SVG file to the paper. This is one of the most frequently used functions. |
| PDF Table | Allows you to save an Excel-generated table as a PDF and then import it onto the paper. Its purpose is similar to Table. |
| Graphical | Adds a custom graphic. First select Drawing Board in the preset templates, draw your custom design, then click File > Generate into graphics to save it. The saved graphic can then be selected from Graphical. |
| Image Table | Recognizes a table from an image. This function is rarely used. |
| Multi page text | Places the same text on multiple pages. |
6. Machine & Writing Task Panel
6.1 Select Machine
The upper-right area is used to select and connect a machine. The gear icon next to it provides machine connection options.
6.2 Write
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Copies | Sets the number of copies to write. |
| Clear | Clears the writing tasks from the task list below. |
| Order | Changes the current task order between forward and reverse. |
| Current | Generates a writing task for the current page. |
| All | Generates writing tasks for all pages. This is commonly used after applying Batch Application Data. |
| Disk | Selects and runs a local G-code file. |
| Range Page | Generates tasks for a specified page range. Use ~ between the page numbers, for example 2~5. |
| Write | Starts the writing tasks in the task list. |
| Pause | Pauses the current writing task. |
| Stop | Stops the current writing task. |
6.3 Change Pen
Used to install or replace a pen.
6.4 More Pen Settings
Used to set the estimated writing distance available from one pen. This function is available only when the machine is connected by cable.
When the accumulated writing distance reaches the configured limit, writing pauses so that you can replace the pen. After replacing the pen, you can continue the task.
7. Canvas, Rotation & Notifications
7.1 Working with Objects on the Canvas
For a text box on the canvas, use the handle at the upper left to move it, the handle at the upper right to rotate it, and the handle at the lower right to resize it.
Right-click the text box at the move-handle area to access additional actions such as copy, delete, and edit.
To create a guide line, move the cursor to the top or left ruler, hold the left mouse button, and drag toward the canvas. Guide lines can be used to help align objects.
7.2 Rotate
The Rotate 90° and Rotate 180° controls at the bottom are used to rotate the paper/page orientation.
7.3 Notifications
The lower-right area is the notification center. Machine-related prompts, errors, warnings, and status messages are displayed or collected here.
8. Recommended Basic Workflow
- Turn on the machine. Connect it to the computer by USB cable, or make sure a previously configured Wi-Fi connection is available.
- Launch UUNA TEK iAuto and confirm that the machine is connected.
- Select a page template. Table is recommended for most normal writing jobs.
- Select an existing paper size or create a custom paper size.
- Add content using Characters, Table, or SVG.
- Set the font, font size, letter spacing, line spacing, and left/right gaps.
- If the layout will be reused, save it as a Template.
- Install the pen and use Writing Test to verify the pen tip position. Calibrate it if necessary.
- Click Current, All, or Range Page to generate writing tasks.
- Check the task list, load the paper, and click Write to start writing.
9. Important Notes
- For first-time setup, connect the machine by USB/COM before configuring Wi-Fi.
- The License value used during registration comes from the Machine ID shown under Help > Machine Information.
- Before changing the font or font size of an existing text box, select the text box first.
- Paper orientation affects the feed direction. After setting the paper size, confirm whether Vertical or Horizontal is correct.
- Batch Application Data is intended for batch jobs. Use All when you need to generate tasks for all resulting pages.
- For Range Page, use ~ between page numbers, for example 2~5.
- SvgFont to gfont supports single-line SVG fonts only.