Citizen Systems CLP-9301 manual

CLP-9001/9301 User's Manual[...]

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− i − FCC COMPLIANCE ST A TEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply w ith the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. T hese limit s are designed to provid e reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. T his e[...]

− ii − EMI COMPLIANCE ST A TEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS This Class A digital app aratus complies w ith Canadian ICES-003. This equipment generates and uses radio fr equency energy and if not inst alled and used properly , that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and tel evision recept[...]

− iii − Import a nt Safety Instructions 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all w arnings and in structions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cl eaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water . [...]

− iv − Notice 1. Before use, be sure to read this manual. And keep it handy for reference when needed. 2. The contents of this manual may change without prior notice. 3. Reproduction, transfer , or transmission of the contents of this manual without prior consent is strictly prohibited. 4. We are not liable for any damage resulting from the use[...]

− v − Introduction Thank you for purchasing a new Citizen CLP series label printer . This manual is designed to help you quickly underst and the basic operations of this printer . Design features This printer is designed to accurate ly print bar codes and various character font s on media such as tags and labels at hig h speeds. Both direct the[...]

− vi − T able of Content s FCC Compliance S tatement for American Users .............................. i Compliance S tatement for European Users...................................... i EMI Compliance S tatement for Canadian Users .............................. ii Important Safety Instruct ions ..................................................[...]

− vii − Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Usi ng the Me nus ...............37 6.1 The Gr oup Menu .....................................................................37 6.2 Page Set up Menu ...................................................................38 6.3 System Se tup M enu ...........................................................[...]

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Chapter 1 Unpacking − 1 − Chapter 1 Unp acking First open the carton and take out the accessory box and the printer front cover , then lift the printer main body out of the carton, holding the bottom of the printer firmly . Also keep the carton and packing materials as the printer must be packed properly with the carton and packing materials fo[...]

Chapter 1 Unp acking − 2 − 1.1 Checking items inside the accessory box First, you should check that all of the following items are inside the accessory box. If any are missi ng, please contact your supplier . • Power cord 1 piece • Paper core adaptor (3-inch) 2 pieces • Ribbon core 1 piece • Paper holder 1 piece • Label paper 1 piece [...]

Chapter 2 Safety Precautions − 3 − Chapter 2 Safety Precautions This chapter describes safety precautions w hen using the printer . Please read and understand the precautions in this chapter before using the printer . z Safety signs The various safety signs included in this manual and pasted on the printer are intended to inform you of the corr[...]

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Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts − 9 − Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Part s This chapter describes the names and func tions of each part of the printer . 3.1 Printer main body 1 Opening/closing and det achment of the front cover T o open the front cover , catch hold of the right edg e of the front cover with your finger[...]

Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts − 10 − CAUTION Do not touch the printhead set screw A and platen set screw B.[...]

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Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts − 12 − 3.2 Control p anel The control panel consist s of an LCD displaying two l ines of eight characters, two LEDs and six control keys. T w o functions are assigned to each key except the MODE key . z Indications LCD (Display) Shows the current printer status by a message on the display . POWER L[...]

Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts − 13 − z Control keys On the control panel lege n d, in Ready mode, the text written ABOVE each key shows the key's function. In Menu mode, the text written BELOW each key shows the key's function. MODE key When the MODE key is pressed, the printer is pl aced into the Ready mode. When the[...]

Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts − 14 − MODE key Printer enters the Menu mode, and the ' ∗ Page Setup' menu is shown on t he LCD (Display). (See P31)  Key functions in the Menu mode MENU key Selects the next Group Menu or Menu Item. (See P31 − 33) UP key • Select s the next Group Menu or Menu Item. (See P31 − [...]

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 15 − Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon This chapter describes all of the types of media available for this printer and how to load the media and ribbon. Unless otherwise specified, the term 'media,' 'paper ,' 'page,' 'labels' or 'tags' is referring to any me[...]

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 16 − ♦ Center-punched hole tag Holes (2.5mm diameter) are perforated lengt hwise along the central line of the tag. ♦ Black mark tag Black marks are printed on the back of the t ag at the center or on the right side in the direction of feed. ♦ Corner-w ith-a-radius cut tag The cuts on the edge of this [...]

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 17 − z Label Media with adhesive material on the back are referred to as labels. Labels are peeled off the liner piece by piece and stuck to a product or item. ♦ Labels w ith inter-label gap There are gaps between labels. ♦ Black mark label Black marks are printed on the back of the label line on the cen[...]

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 18 − 4.2 Paper size[...]

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 19 − 4.3 Loading the p aper The out-wound roll of p aper is the st andard, altho ugh inward-wound media can also be u sed. See Page 23 for details. The paper core diameters for the roll of paper are 1, 3, or 4 inches. The standard core sizes are 1 and 3 inches. When using the paper with a paper core diamet e[...]

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 20 − 3. Move the blue printhead lever towards the back of t he printer to lift the printhead block. Push the blue paper guide roller release lever to lif t the p aper guide roller , and lower the paper guide. 4. Turn the blue paper holder knob counterclockwis e, and remove the paper holder from the shaf t. P[...]

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 21 − 5. T o load the roll of paper , first insert the paper core adaptors (3-inch) into the paper core (see SUGGESTION below), where they mu st be positione d pr operly , and put those onto the pa per roll shaf t, pushing the roll of paper to the deepest side, then att ach the p aper holder to the p aper rol[...]

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 22 − 7. Let the edge of the roll of paper nearer to the control panel butt against the fan-shaped metal paper guide (on the deepest side) and turn the paper holder knob clockwise to lock the paper holder . 8. Slide the blue paper guide to the edge of the roll of paper in the direction of feed and turn it upw[...]

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 23 − 10. Close the right side cover and the front cover . Loading the paper is now completed. CAUTION When the inward-wound roll of paper is used, fi rst put the roll of paper onto the paper roll shaft so that it can be wound clockwise as s hown blow , then pull the end of the roll of paper through the print[...]

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 24 − 4.4 Loading the ribbon We recommend that you should use a genuine Citizen ribbon or it s equivalent. The ribbon (with paper core) is loaded into the printer using the two ribbon bobbins supplied. The ribbon passes from the source ribbon core (unused) to the destination core of used ribbon. 1. Open the f[...]

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 25 − 4. Insert the bobbins into the source ri bbon and destination paper cores respectively . 5. Fit the destination paper core with the bobbin on the lef t side ribbon shaf t holder and click into position. 6. Feed the ribbon bobbin a certain length and set it on the right side ribbon shaft holder and click[...]

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 26 − 9. Close the right side cover and then clo se the front co ver , allowing the magnetic catch to firmly hold the front cover . The ribbon is now loaded. NOTE The following procedure may help you load the ribbon more easily . First insert the bobbins into the source and destination ribbon cores, affix the[...]

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 27 − 4.5 Printhead pressure adjustment s The paper widt h for this printer is 19-1 15 mm (0.75-4.53 in). When a narrow width of p aper or thick media is used, the printhead pressure across the print ar ea is not even so poor print quality etc may occur . Before making adjustments, the p aper must be loaded a[...]

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 28 − 4.6 Paper sensor adjustment s Using the paper sensor adjust-knob, adjustments to the p aper sensor can be made to suit the kind of media that is being used. Before making adjustments, the p aper must be loaded and the pinch roller be lowered. The two holes in the sensor arm corre spond to the two dif fe[...]

Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel − 29 − Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel After loading the p aper and ribbon, connect the power cord and turn your printer on. 5.1 Connecting to a power outlet First plug the power cord into the AC power input on the back of the printer , then plug the other end of the power cord into [...]

Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel − 30 − 5.2 T urning the printer ON T urn ON the power switch. • Press "|" for ON. • Press "O" to turn of f the printer . Once the power is turned ON, the following initia l messages are displayed on the screen for about three seconds.[...]

Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel − 31 − 5.3 Ready Mode and Menu Mode This section describes the operation flow of the Ready mode and Menu mode . This printer can be easily operated using the six keys on the control panel.[...]

Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel − 32 − 5.4 Navigating the Menu System[...]

Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel − 33 − 5.5 Changing Menu V alues[...]

Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel − 34 − 5.6 Permanently Saving Printer Settings[...]

Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel − 35 − 5.7 Producing a T est or Configuration Print[...]

Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel − 36 − 5.8 T urning the printer OFF[...]

Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Using the Menus − 37 − Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Using the Menus This chapter explains all the possible menu options for configuring the barcode printer . Refer to Chapter 5 for information on the operation of the menus system and which keys perform which actions. 6.1 The Group Menu[...]

Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Using the Menus − 38 − 6.2 Page Setup Menu[...]

Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Using the Menus − 39 − 6.3 System Setup Menu[...]

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Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Using the Menus − 41 − 6.4 Af ter Print Menu[...]

Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Using the Menus − 42 − 6.5 Interface Setup Menu[...]

Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Using the Menus − 43 − 6.6 Permanently Saving Settings Menu 6.7 T est Mode Menu[...]

Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Using the Menus − 44 − 6.8 Menu Mode Description[...]

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Chapter 7 T roubleshooting − 49 − Chapter 7 T r oubleshooting When an error occurs, an error message is displayed on the LCD panel. This chapter describes corrective actions to be taken when error message is received or problems or dif ficulties are experienced. 7.1 Items to check in case of trouble If problems or difficulties are experienced d[...]

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Chapter 7 T roubleshooting − 51 − 7.2 Error messages and corrective actions[...]

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Chapter 8 Maintenance − 53 − Chapter 8 Maintenance Since this printer uses a t hermal head a nd a carbon i nk ribbon, thermal p aper dust etc m ay adhere to the printhead or other related part s. In this case, printing errors or failure of the printhead may occur . If paper dust or ribbon material adheres to the print head, irregular printer mo[...]

Chapter 8 M aintenance − 54 − 8.2 Cleaning method[...]

Chapter 9 Specifications − 55 − Chapter 9 S pecifications 9.1 General specifications[...]

Chapter 9 Specifications − 56 − 9.2 Interfaces 1 Serial interface Specifications T ransfer method: S tart stop synchronous dual communication system Signal level: RS-232C Baud rate: 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600, 1 15200 bps Data bit s: 7 or 8 S tart bits: 1 S top bits: 1 or 2 Parity: Even, odd, or none Connector: D-SUB 25PIN 17L[...]

Chapter 9 Specifications − 57 − DTR protocol DTR signal "Ready (High)" level requirements: The following must be satisfied: • Printer is on line. • Receive buffer has more than 1K bytes available. Note : When receive buffer has less than 128 bytes avail able, DTR signal becomes "Busy (Low)" level and this "Busy (Low[...]

Chapter 9 Specifications − 58 − 2 Parallel interface Specifications T ransfer method: 8-bit parallel (compatibility mode) Synchronous: S trobe pulse Handshaking: ACKNLG and BUSY signals Signal level: TTL Printer side: 36-pin non-phenol type Pin assignment[...]

Chapter 9 Specifications − 59 − 9.3 Print able area The accurate print position is illustrated below .[...]

Chapter 9 Specifications − 60 − 9.4 Adjust able sensor[...]

Chapter 9 Specifications − 61 − 9.5 Auto-Cutter (optional)[...]

Chapter 9 Specifications − 62 − 9.6 Peeler (optional) Peeler specifications Paper width: 1 15 mm (4.53 in) Maximum diameter of paper roll: 203 mm (8 in) Minimum inner diameter of paper roll: 76 mm (3 in) Maximum label length: 120 mm (4.72 in) Minimum label length: 25.4 mm (1 in) Maximum paper thickness: 0.17 mm (0.067 in) Maximum liner thicknes[...]

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