EN STAMP MAKER User’s Guide Be sure to keep all user documentation handy for future reference.
Unpacking The shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. AD-A12200L AC adaptor Printer Quick Guide STC-PC10 Application CD-ROM Ink (Color: Black/Volume: 0.17 fl.oz. (5 ml)) USB cable Stamp Kit Sheet holder Stamp sheet size: 15 mm × 15 mm (3/5" × 3/5") Stamp Labels (2) • Take care to avoid bending or breaking the sheet holder along its perforated line before printing the stamp (page 29).
Contents Unpacking ...........................................................................................................1 Contents ..............................................................................................................2 Introduction............................................................................................ 4 Safety Precautions..............................................................................................4 Precautions during Use ..................
Appendix .............................................................................................. 41 Separately Available Stamp Kits .....................................................................41 Types of separately available Stamp Kits .......................................................... 41 Using a Replacement Sheet Holder Set ............................................................ 42 User Maintenance................................................................................
Introduction Safety Precautions Thank you for purchasing this product. Before using it, be sure to read the Safety Precautions contained in this User’s Guide. Keep this manual handy in a safe place for future reference when required. Warning This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the possibility of death or serious personal injury.
Warning Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities Do not continue to use this product while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or generating heat. Continued use creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. 1. Disconnect the USB cable. 2. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet. 3. Contact your original retailer.
Warning Dropping and Rough Treatment Continued use of this product after it is damaged by dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the steps below whenever any of the above symptoms are present. 1. Disconnect the USB cable. 2. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet. 3. Contact your original retailer. Disassembly and Modification Never try to take this product apart or modify it in any way.
Caution AC Adaptor/USB Cable Misuse of the AC adaptor/USB cable creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the points below. • Never locate the AC adaptor/USB cable near a stove or other heating device. • When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the AC adaptor/USB cable plug. Never pull on the AC adaptor/USB cable. • Insert the AC adaptor plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go. • Insert the USB cable plug into the connector as far as it will go.
■ Copyrights, registered trademarks, and trademarks The copyrights of this manual and rights related to the software all revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States in the United States and other countries. Other company names and product names used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Precautions during Use To ensure that your Printer provides you with the many years of operation for which it is designed, be sure to note the important precautions described below. • Do not use the Printer in any location where any of the following is present: exposure to direct sunlight, high humidity, static electric charge, extreme temperature fluctuations, temperature extremes. • The operating temperature range of this Printer is: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).
About This Manual This manual covers the topics below. • What you need to know before using the STC-U10 Printer • How to install the stamp making software that comes with the Printer. For information about how to use the stamp making software, refer to STC-PC10 Application User’s Guide. • How to connect with a computer • How to print a stamp • How to assemble a stamp • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
■ Terms used in this manual This term: Means this in this manual: print Outputting a stamp sheet on a stamp sheet printer Printer CASIO STC-U10 Stamp Maker printer STC-PC10 Application Computer application for laying out stamp face contents for output on a Stamp Maker printer. layout Arranging text and/or graphics with the STC-PC10 application for output on a Stamp Maker printer. stamp face The surface of a stamp that meets the paper (or other medium) and prints the stamp image.
Getting Ready Printer Features What you can do with the Printer Your Printer provides you with the tools you need to create your own personalized stamps. After you use the stamp making software that comes with the Printer to layout the stamp on your computer, you can use the Printer to print the stamp (page 29). Then simply assemble the stamp and you are ready to go! The application that comes with the printer includes a variety of different stamp faces.
Types of stamps you can create ■ Postcard and greeting card stamps Create stamps for birthday cards, Christmas cards, or other special event cards. Be creative and use a different design for each season of the year. ■ Stamps with images of your family members or pets You can incorporate photographs stored on your computer into your stamps. Stamps that include images of family members and pets mean more fun for everyone.
■ Stamps for business Create stamps to mark business documents with labels such as “CONFIDENTIAL” and “URGENT”. You can design your stamps be businesslike, or you can add illustrations to make them more fun. ■ Name stamps You can incorporate your name or other text into a stamp design. You can even combine a name with a facial image for an even greater degree of personalization.
About the CD-ROM Computer operating environment (for included stamp making software) Operating System: Computer: Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 PC/AT compatible computer that complies with the following conditions. • One of the above operating system pre-installed • CPU recommended for the operating system being used (at least 1 GHz). • USB port built in as standard • CD-ROM drive, keyboard Memory At least 1 GB, as recommended for operating system being used.
Installing the Stamp Making Software The example stamp making software installation shown here uses Windows 7. Refer to the user documentation that came with your computer or Windows package for details about basic Windows operations. Precautions when installing or uninstalling software • If your computer has a previous version of the stamp making software installed, you need to uninstall it before installing a newer version.
Installing the software Important! • Be sure to install the software on your computer before connecting the Printer. You may experience problems with operation if you install the software after connecting. • Exit all other programs currently running on your computer before installing the software. Installation may not be performed correctly if there is another program running. The examples in this manual assume that D: drive is the CD drive. 1.
2. Select the installation language and then click OK. This starts the installation process. Follow the instructions that appear on the display. • If your computer is running Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista, the message shown below will appear during installation. Click Install to proceed with the installation. • If your computer is running Windows XP, the message shown below may appear during installation. Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation. 3.
4. If a restart message appears, click Yes (Y). This restarts your computer. • To cancel installation, click Cancel. • Attempting installation while an anti-virus program is running may cause the antivirus program to display an error or warning message on your computer. If this happens, perform the steps below. 1. After installation is complete, uninstall the stamp making software. 2. Exit the anti-virus program and all other programs that are currently running on your computer. 3.
Names of Parts and Their Functions Power button Lamp (LED) Sheet holder outlet AC adaptor connection terminal Connect the supplied AC adaptor. (Back of Printer) USB port Plug in a USB cable when connecting to a computer.
(Bottom of Printer) RELEASE PRINT Release lever Slide to the RELEASE side when clearing jams or when cleaning the Printer. Important! Except when clearing jams or cleaning, always leave the release lever in the PRINT position.
Turning Power On and Off Use the procedures below to turn power on or off. ■ To turn on power Press the power button (page 20) on the top of the Printer. The lamp will light orange to indicate that power is on. ■ To turn off power Press the power button (page 20) on the top of the Printer. The lamp will go out to indicate that power is off. • You need to connect the supplied AC adaptor before turning on power.
Connecting to a Computer Important! Be sure to install the stamp making software on your computer before connecting the Printer to it. ■ To connect to a computer 1. Start up Windows and then connect the supplied USB cable to a USB port on the computer. 1 Important! Be sure you plug the cable directly into the computer’s USB port. Proper operation is not guaranteed when the cable is connected to a USB port of another device.
5. Connect the USB cable to the Printer’s USB port. This will display a USB driver install wizard on your computer. 5 Important! When connecting for the first time, remove the label from the Printer’s USB port. 6. A USB driver is required for proper data communication between your computer and Printer. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to install. • If your computer is running Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3), a message will appear during installation.
Creating a Stamp Stamp Creation Flow This section explains how to create a stamp design on a computer and then create the stamp using a Stamp Kit. [Example Stamp] Workflow 1. Get ready. Perform the tasks below to get ready. Install the software required for designing a stamp on your computer (page 16). Connect the Printer to your computer (page 23).
2. Design the stamp on your computer. Here we will use one of the stamp designs built into the stamp maker application. For information about how to use the stamp making software, refer to the STC-PC10 Application’s User’s Guide. Start up the stamp maker application. Select one of the built-in stamp designs. The Application comes with a number of different preset stamp designs built-in. Check the appearance of the stamp. • You can lay out a stamp using an image you have stored in your computer memory.
3. Print the stamp. Printing a stamp creates the face of the stamp. • Prepare the sheet holder. Press the Printer’s power button to turn it on (page 20). On the stamp making software screen, click Print. This will send the stamp design you laid out with the Application to the Printer. Insert the sheet holder into the Printer (page 30). Note that stamp printing starts automatically. Stamp printing is complete when a message telling you so appears on your computer.
4. Assemble the stamp. Start assembly of the stamp after stamp printing is complete. • A Printer stamp is made up of the parts shown below. Stamp Component Parts Label Grip (Double-sided tape) Stamp base Stamp sheet Cap • Refer to page 32 for details about how to assemble a stamp. Your stamp is complete after you assemble its component parts.
Printing a Stamp Printing a stamp creates the face of the stamp. A sheet holder is required to print a stamp. Sheet holder • Refer to page 25 to see the work flow for stamp printing. Important! • Do not use a sheet holder that is bent or otherwise deformed. Doing so can cause malfunction. • Use a sheet holder that is the same size as the stamp design you created. • Do not remove the stamp sheet from the sheet holder before the stamp is printed.
4. Insert the sheet holder into the Printer. Insert the sheet holder into the inlet slot on the back of the Printer, and lightly press it in as far as it will go. The sheet holder will be pulled into the slot and stamp printing will start automatically. • Wait until the sheet holder insert prompt appears on your computer before inserting the sheet holder. Inserting the sheet holder before the prompt appears may cause an error and make printing impossible.
Wait until the sheet holder is completely ejected from the front of the Printer. ● If a sheet holder becomes jammed If the sheet holder catches on something inside or is not ejected correctly for some reason, slide the release lever on the back of the Printer towards the RELEASE side and then pull out the sheet holder. RELEASE PRINT Next, return the release lever to the PRINT side and perform printing again. If you experience problems using the same sheet holder, use a new one. 5.
Assembling a Stamp This section explains how to assemble the component parts into a finished stamp. Assembly Flow A stamp consists of a number of different component parts. Become familiar with each of the steps below before actually trying to assemble a stamp. 1 Remove the stamp sheet from the sheet holder. 2 Affix the stamp sheet to the stamp base. 3 Ink the stamp. 4 Affix the label to the grip. 5 Attach the protective cap.
Assembling a stamp 1 Remove the stamp sheet from the sheet holder. 1. As shown in the illustration, bend the sheet holder of the printed stamp sheet along its perforated line. Sheet holder Stamp sheet Perforated line (for removing the stamp sheet) Break the transparent cover along the perforated line and remove the stamp sheet. 2. Carefully remove the stamp sheet.
Important! Do not cut the stamp sheet with scissors, a cutter, or any other implement, and take care not to scratch the printed surface. 2 Affix the stamp sheet to the stamp base. 1. Remove the cap. Cap 2. Remove the protective paper from the stamp base.
3. Taking care to ensure that the orientation of the stamp base is correct (see illustration below) and that the printed surface of the stamp sheet is facing upwards (away from the stamp base), affix the stamp sheet to the stamp base. Stamp sheet (Printed surface upwards.) Rounded edges The rounded edges indicate the top and bottom of the stamp face. Top/bottom • Note that once you affix a stamp sheet to the stamp base you will not be able to remove and re-affix it.
2. Twist the cap of an ink bottle and remove the cap. 3. Apply ink on top of the lines you want to ink. Cover the text and graphic lines with ink. Stamp sheet printed surface • Ink is separately available in a selection of various colors (page 48). You can also use multiple colors on a single stamp. If you do, however, be sure to provide space between different text and illustration items to ensure that two different colors don’t become mixed together. Color may run over time.
Example: Blue text Red heart • Be sure to replace the ink bottle cover after you are finished inking. 4. Wait for a while (about five to ten minutes, depending on the stamp face) to give the ink a chance to permeate. Wait until all of the ink on the stamp sheet is absorbed. • Ink still has not permeated on parts of the stamp sheet that are black.
5. Try out the stamp. Use an old, unneeded piece of paper to stamp about ten times. Check the stamped images to make sure they are clear, without any excess ink seepage. 4 Affix the label to the grip. 1. Stamp the label. Your stamp Label Press down carefully, taking care to ensure that the pattern does not slip out of place.
2. After the ink dries, remove the protective paper from the label. Protective paper 3. Position the label correctly as you affix it to the back of the grip. Grip Affix the label so its orientation is the same as the stamp face. • You can also affix a label to the cap, if you want.
You are now ready to use your stamp. ● Stamping precautions • For information about the types of paper that can be used with the stamp, refer to “Supported paper types” (page 12). • Stamping works best on smoother surfaces. You may not be satisfied with the results if you stamp a surface that is uneven or rough. • Stamping works best on paper that is not glossy and takes ink easily. Some materials may not accept stamped images well.
Appendix Separately Available Stamp Kits Optionally available Stamp Kits are available with a selection of different stamp sizes (page 48). Types of separately available Stamp Kits ■ Stamp Kit A Stamp Kit contains a sheet holder, a stamp (stamp base, grip, and cap), and labels. Sheet holder Stamp (stamp base, grip, cap) Labels (2) ■ Replacement Sheet Holder Set A Replacement Sheet Holder Set includes two sheet holders, stamp bases, and caps, and four labels.
Using a Replacement Sheet Holder Set Use the procedure below when you want to replace your current stamp base with a different one. You can replace the stamp base without removing the cap. 1. Remove the current stamp base. Remove the current stamp base (with cap attached) from your stamp. Cap Stamp base Slide the stamp base (with cap attached) to the side to remove it. Grip 2. Attach a new stamp base. Attach a new separately available stamp base (with cover attached) to the grip.
Insert into the groove on the stamp base. k! lic C Grip Stamp base Press until the stamp base clicks securely into place.
User Maintenance A dirty print head or rubber roller will make proper printing impossible. Perform the procedure below to clean the print head and the rubber roller as required. Important! • Use a cotton swab or some other soft object to clean the print head and the rubber roller. Use of a thin cotton swab is recommended. • The print head will be hot after performing a print operation. Be sure to allow sufficient time for it to cool before performing cleaning work. 1.
2. Insert a cotton swab moistened with alcohol into the sheet holder outlet slot, and wipe the surfaces of the print head and the rubber roller. • Insert the cotton swab by picking up the Printer and looking into the sheet holder outlet slot from below so the interior becomes visible. (Front of Printer) Rubber roller Also wipe the upper area (head) inside the sheet holder outlet slot. Cotton swab Take particular care when wiping the points where the print head and rubber roller come into contact. 3.
Troubleshooting This section explains reference information that comes in handy when you experience problems with Printer operation. If, for any reason, you cannot find the solution to your problem here, contact your original retailer or nearest authorized CASIO service center. Symptom Cause and Required Action ● Printing is unclear. ● Cannot produce goodquality printing. • Dirt, dust, or other foreign matter on the print head and/ or the rubber roller. ➜ Clean the print head and roller.
Symptom Cause and Required Action ● Stamped images are not clear. • Stamping certain types of paper may result in unclear images. ➜ Refer to “Supported paper types” (page 12). ● A sheet holder is jammed and won’t come out. Referring to “If a sheet holder becomes jammed” (page 31), pull out the sheet holder. Next, return the release lever to the PRINT side and perform printing again. If you experience problems using the same sheet holder, use a new one.
Optionally Available Items ● Stamp Kits Model STK-1515 Size 15 mm × 15 mm (3/5" × 3/5") STK-1530 15 mm × 30 mm (3/5" × 11/6") STK-1560 15 mm × 60 mm (3/5" × 23/8") STK-3030 30 mm × 30 mm (11/6" × 11/6") STK-3060 30 mm × 60 mm (11/6" × 23/8") STK-4545 45 mm × 45 mm (13/4" × 13/4") STK-4590 45 mm × 90 mm (13/4" × 31/2") ● Replacement Sheet Holder Sets Model STH-1515 Size 15 mm × 15 mm (3/5" × 3/5") STH-1530 15 mm × 30 mm (3/5" × 11/6") STH-1560 15 mm × 60 mm (3/5" × 23/8") STH-3030 30 mm
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