EN KL-120TH User’s Guide Supported Tape Widths 6 mm 9 mm 12 18 mm mm RJA532638-001V01
Read This First! Contents Read This First! ............................................................................ 1 Safety Precautions ....................................................................... 2 Operating Precautions ................................................................. 5 Part 1 Getting Acquainted ........................................................ 6 Part 2 Getting Ready .................................................................
Safety Precautions Thank you for purchasing this quality CASIO product. Before using it, be sure to read the following Safety Precautions. Keep the manual in a convenient location for future reference when necessary. Danger This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the danger of death or serious personal injury. Warning This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the possibility of death or serious personal injury.
Warning AC Adaptor Before going out, be sure to unplug the power cord/AC adaptor from the power outlet and put it in a place away from objects used by animals and pets. An animal or pet chewing on the power cord/AC adaptor can cause it short, leading to the risk of fire and electric shock. Batteries Continued use of the printer without removing the batteries after they have leaked creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Caution AC Adaptor Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the points below. Never locate the AC adaptor near a stove or other heating device. When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the AC adaptor plug. Never pull on the AC adaptor. Insert the AC adaptor plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go.
Caution Locations to be Avoided Never leave this product in any of the types of locations described below. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust. Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke is present. Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle parked in the sun, or other areas subject to very high temperatures.
Introduction Congratulations on your selection of the CASIO KL-120TH Label Printer. This CASIO Label Printer makes it possible for you to print adhesive labels for a wide variety of applications, such as: name tags, CD/DVD labels, binders, and other applications. Part 1 Getting Acquainted This part of the manual provides you with important information you need to know in order to use the Label Printer to its full potential. Be sure to read it carefully before using the Label Printer for the first time.
Label Printer Menus Label Printer operation is designed to be as simple as possible, thanks to onscreen menus that you can use to select the settings you need. Each menu is described in detail in the sections that follow in this manual, but note the following general points when using them. The item that is highlighted in a menu is the one that is currently selected. Currently selected item , . : ; • ? Use , , and to move the highlighting to the item you want to select.
To load the batteries Turning Power On and Off Press to turn power on and off. Caution 1. Turn power off. 2. Turn over the Label Printer and remove the back cover while pressing down on its lock as shown in the illustration. 3. Load batteries into the battery compartment. Be sure to use alkaline batteries. Make sure the plus (+) and minus (–) ends of the batteries are facing correctly when you load them.
To initialize memory Tape Cartridges 1. Make sure that Label Printer power is off. Use the procedures described below to load a tape cartridge into the Label Printer. and keys, press to turn power on. 2. While holding down the A message appears to confirm whether you want to initialize memory. I N I T I AL I ZE? 3. Release the , , and keys. 4. Press OK to initialize memory or to abort the reset operation without initializing anything.
4. Pull the tape out about 3cm. Tape Ink ribbon (under the tape) Main Key Functions q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 @5 @4 @3 (a) !7 @2 !8 (b) 6. Load the tape cartridge into the Label Printer, making sure that the tape and ink ribbon pass between the head and roller. Roller Head 7. Close the back cover. 8. Turn on Label Printer power and press FUNC and then two or three times to make sure that the tape comes out without any problem.
Display Symbols and Indicators Before getting into actual input, you should first become acquainted with the symbols and indicators used on the Label Printer display. Function indicator Shift indicator Input language indicators Effect Style indicators indicators Mirror image printing indicator CAS I O Caps indicator Tape indicators Cursor Function indicator This indicator appears when you press the FUNC key.
Mirror image printing indicator This indicator appears when the Label Printer is set up for mirror image printing. Normal (non mirror image) printing is performed when this indicator is not shown. To input Thai characters 1. Input the base character. 2. Input symbols as required in the sequence: Lower Upper Top Thai Character Input Sequence Tape indicators Indicates the currently selected tape width. Cursor The cursor shows the next input position.
Sample Print 4. To print the text that you input, press 17. . For details on printing, see page Sample Print Basic Alpha-Numeric Input Before inputting alpha-numeric characters, check to make sure that English is displayed for the language indicator. Pressing FUNC and then toggles the input language between Thai and English. ABXYZ Computer Company 1234567890 You can also access a menu of special symbols. To input special symbols To input alpha-numeric characters 1. Input the first line of characters.
To delete characters Part 4 Deleting and Inserting Characters Example: To change the word “CASSSIO” to “CASIO”. 1. Use and to move the cursor to the left of the letter “I”. This section describes everything you need to know about deleting and editing characters you have already input. Moving the Cursor Use the cursor keys to move the cursor around the display and position it for deleting and editing characters. CASSS I O 2.
Part 5 Fonts, Character Sizes, Text Effects and Character Styles Character Size There are two methods you can use to set the character size: AUTO and MANUAL. With AUTO, character size is set automatically in accordance with the tape size you are using and the number of lines you are printing. MANUAL lets you set the character size manually within the range of 1×1 to 4×6. 4×2 2×2 Selecting an Alpha-numeric Font Your printer gives you a choice of four alpha-numeric fonts (examples shown below).
Using Auto Sizing (AUTO) Text Effects 1. Press FUNC and then There are three text effects that you can assign: shading, underlining, and boxed text. The following shows examples of each. to display the size setting menu. AUTO Shading: 2. Make sure to select AUTO and then press OK. Now the character size is automatically set. Underlining: To specify character sizes (MANUAL) Boxed Text: 1. Press FUNC and then to display the size setting menu. 2. Use to select MANUAL and then press OK.
Character Styles There are three character styles that you can assign; normal, bold, and outline. The following shows examples of each. Style Indicator Normal None Sample Bold Outline The character style indicators will show you when a character style is being used. Important! Only one character style can be in effect at a time. You cannot combine character styles. Part 6 Printing This part of the manual includes all the information you need to print tapes.
To affix a tape to a surface Print Preview 1. Use scissors or some other implement to trim the tape to the required size, if necessary. 2. Remove the backing from the tape and Backing affix it to the desired surface. You can use the print preview screen to get an idea of what the printout will look like without actually printing it. Tape Bending a corner of the label makes the backing easier to peel off.
Part 7 Configuring Form Settings This section explains how configure tape length and mirror text. For information about text alignment, see “Configuring the Printer Setup” (page 21). Tape Length Setting You can use either of the methods below to specify the tape length. AUTO: Automatically adjusts tape length in accordance with the input characters. FIX: Maintains a fixed tape length in the range of 0cm to 99.9cm. Mirror Image Text This setting makes it possible to print a mirror image of text.
To recall text from memory Part 8 Memory This part of the manual tells you how to store text data in memory for instant recall when you need it. You can store two blocks of text in memory. 1. While the input screen is on the display, press . Note that text recalled from memory will replace any text currently on the display. 2. Press and to select RECALL. RECA L L To store data 1. Input the text you want to store. 2. Press . 3. Press and to select STORE. S TORE 4. Press OK. 5.
Part 9 Configuring the Printer Setup The printer has a SET UP screen that you can use to configure a variety of basic settings. To configure the printer setup 1. Press . 2. Use and to select the SET UP item whose setting you want to change, and then press OK. 3. Use the cursor keys to change it. When this setting is selected: Change its setting like this: TAPE WIDTH and Use want to use. ALIGN Use and to select the text alignment setting you want (LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT).
Important! On either end of the power cord, avoid excessive bending, twisting, and pulling. Do not store the power cord with either end bend. The above conditions can cause the power cord to break and lead to printer malfunction. Makes sure the AC adaptor cord does not block the tape outlet. Power cord Tape outlet Cleaning the Printer Head and Roller A dirty printer head and roller can result in poor printing quality.
Printing Troubleshooting Tape does not come out when Power Supply Possible Causes Nothing appears on the display. Possible Causes Action Page Battery power is low or the wrong type of batteries are loaded in the printer. Load a fresh set of AA-size alkaline batteries (supplied by you). Or use the specified separately available AC adaptor. 7 8 21 Improper display contrast setting Adjust display contrast. Batteries loaded incorrectly Remove batteries and reload them correctly.
Using Labels Printer powers down while printing is in progress. Possible Causes Battery power is low or the wrong type of batteries are loaded in the printer. Action Page Load a fresh set of AA-size alkaline batteries (supplied by you). Or use the specified separately available AC adaptor. 7 8 21 Ink ribbon is being fed from the tape outlet along with the tape. Possible Causes Tape cartridge loaded while the ink ribbon is slack.
Error Messages/Display Messages Message Possible Causes Message Action EXCESS LINES The number carriage Use wider tape or reduce returns you input causes the number of lines. the label to exceed the 6mm tape...1 line maximum number of 9mm tape...1 line lines for the tape you are 12mm tape...Up to 2 lines using. 18mm tape...Up to 2 lines INITIALIZE! Data in memory has become corrupted for some reason. Press any key to initialize the Label Printer. LOW BATTERY! Battery power is low.
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Specifications Model: KL-120TH Input Keyboard Layout: Kedmanee General Power supply: 6 AA-size alkaline batteries (commercially available) Specified AC adaptor (AD-A95100: separately available) Rated consumption current: 1A (9W) Auto Power Off: Approximately 6 minutes Dimensions: 54.5 (H) × 189 (W) × 115 (D)mm (2 1/8" (H) × 7 7/16" (W) × 4 1/2" (D)) Weight: Approximately 430 g (15.
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