E KL-7400 User’s Guide Be sure to read the Safety Precautions contained in this manual before trying to use the printer for the first time, and always keep this manual on hand for future reference.
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Danger Alkaline Batteries Warning AC adaptor Perform the following steps immediately if fluid leaking from alkaline batteries ever gets into your eyes. 1. Do not rub your eyes! Rinse them with water. 2. Contact your physician immediately. Leaving alkaline battery fluid in your eyes can lead to loss of sight. Misuse of the AC adaptor can damage it and create the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you follow the precautions listed below. • Do not subject these items to twisting or pulling.
Warning Dropping and rough treatment Continued use of the product after it has been damaged due to dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps if the product should ever become damaged. 1. Turn off power. 2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 3. Contact your original retailer. Warning Do not affix labels to a container to be used in a microwave oven. Do not affix labels to any container you plan to use in a microwave range.
Caution Keep backup copies of all important data Be sure that you keep separate copies of important data in a notebook or some other location. Malfunction of the product, repairs, and dead batteries can cause data stored memory to be lost. Keep heavy objects off. Never place a heavy object on top of the product. Doing so can cause the object to lose balance and fall, creating the risk of personal injury.
Operating Precautions Contents Observe the following precautions to ensure that the printer provides you with the years of trouble-free operation for which it is designed. • Avoid use in areas subjected to direct sunlight, high humidity, and temperature extremes. Operating Temperature Range: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) • Battery capacity becomes lower at temperatures of 10°C (50°F) and colder. This can cause the “LOW BATTERY!” message to appear sooner than normal.
Part 3 - Creating a Tape Label ............................................ 23 Clearing Input Text .............................................................. 39 Creating and Printing a Label Using a Preset Layout ..... 23 Creating and Printing a Sequentially Numbered Tape Label .... 24 To clear all text ................................................................ 39 To delete a range of text (Free Design) ........................... 39 Numbering Formats ..........................................
Frames ................................................................................. 58 Built-in Logos ...................................................................... 59 Layout Formats ................................................................... 61 Numbering Formats ............................................................ 62 Tape Width and the Number of Lines and Character Sizes ...... 63 Supported Tape Widths ....................................................... 63 Specifications ..
Part 1 - Getting Ready General Guide Press to turn on power. Press to turn off power. Display Carrying handle AC adaptor terminal Connect the bundled AC adaptor here. Keyboard ■ Carrying the Printer Pull out the handle as shown in the illustration.
■ Replacing the Cassette Cover Should the cassette cover become detached from the printer, replace it as shown in the illustration below. Take care to avoid applying excessive force to the hinges on the cassette cover. Excessive force can cause hinges and tabs to break off, and damage the tab holes. Printer Operation Flow The following are the general steps when preparing data for printing a tape label. Getting Ready • Connect the AC adaptor or load batteries (pages 10, 47).
Power Requirements You can run the printer by using its bundled AC adaptor to plug it into a power outlet. It can also run on commercially available alkaline batteries. • For information about loading alkaline batteries, see page 47. Using the AC Adaptor Use AC adaptor (AD-A12150L) that comes bundled with the printer when you want to plug into a household power outlet. Use the AC plug that matches the configuration of the wall outlet in your area (page 48).
Initializing Printer Memory Powering Up You should initialize the memory of the printer before using it for the first time, or if it fails to operate normally when you turn power on. Turning the printer on and off is as simple as pressing a button. Important! Initializing printer memory clears its memory of all input data. To turn power on and off 1. Press the To initialize printer memory 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2. While holding down the PRINT and SPACE keys, press .
Mode Selection Basics The illustration below shows the basic flow for mode selection after turning on the printer. For details about each mode, refer to the pages noted below.
Loading and Removing a Tape Cartridge 6. Pull the tape out about 3cm (1 3/16"). Tape A tape cartridge is required when printing tape labels. You should use only the special tape cartridges that are specified for this printer. Important! • Once tape is pulled out, there is no way to get it back into the cartridge. • Never use excessive force when pulling on the tape. Doing so can cause the ink ribbon to break, creating the risk of malfunction. To load a tape cartridge 1.
9. Close the cassette cover. 8. Load the tape cartridge into the printer. • Make sure that the tape and ink ribbon pass between the print head and the rubber roller as shown in the illustration below. Press down on the tape cartridge until you hear it click securely into place. Important! • Installing the tape cartridge improperly or failing to secure it properly in place can cause the ribbon to break. • Press down on the cassette cover until you hear it click securely into place.
Using the Printer’s Keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0q w e r t p o i u 9 Press to full cut the tape. 0 Press to feed the tape. q Press to preview the label you are currently creating. w Press to print. e Use these keys to move the cursor on the display. r Press to delete the character to the left of the cursor. • Press 1 Press to create a tape label using your own original length, number of line, font, effect, and other settings. 2 Press to create a tape label using a preset layout.
2 CAPS On/Off indicator/Insert/Overwrite indicator “AB” indicates uppercase insert, while “ab” indicates lowercase insert. “ indicates uppercase overwrite, while “ ” indicates lowercase overwrite. Display Symbols and Indicators Before actually using the printer, you should first take some time to become acquainted with the symbols and indicators used on the label printer display.
Part 2 - Label Printing Basics ■ Layout Mode Symbols and Indicators 4 This section contains general procedures for laying out and printing labels. ■ Getting ready Connect the AC adaptor (Page 10). Or load batteries into the printer (Page 47). Load a tape cartridge (Page 13). 1 cursor 2 3 1 Text area This is where text appears during input and editing. 2 Tape length This value shows the length that the tape will be printed. 3 Label format Shows the format of the label being created.
■ To create a tape label ■ To preview label contents before printing 1. After performing the procedure under “To create a tape label” above, press Example PREVIEW. • This causes the contents of the label to scroll on the display. • Note that the above step cannot be performed if you do not have a tape cartridge loaded in the printer. 2. To pause scrolling of the label contents at any point, press SET. 1. Press 2. Use to turn on the printer. and to select NEW, and then press SET. 3.
■ To affix a tape label to a surface ■ To create margins to the left and right of label text 1. If necessary, use a pair of scissor to trim the tape to the size and shape 1. Before text is printed or after text printing is complete, press FEED. • This feeds the tape approximately 21 millimeters (13/16"). you want. 2. Peel off the backing of the label and affix it to the surface you want.
Cut Modes Tape Cut Modes When you are printing a series of tape labels, the tape cut mode controls whether or not a cut operation is performed for each label. You can also specify the type of cut operation that should be performed. Note that cutting certain types of tape can damage the cutter blade. Be sure to use the correct tape cut mode settings whenever printing on the type of tapes listed below.
• When UNCUT is selected, the printer does not perform any cut operation between labels. • This setting is best when you want to print labels without spaces between them, which saves label tape. • Be sure to select UNCUT when printing on magnetic tape and reflective tape. After printing is complete, press FEED to feed the tape, and then cut it with a pair of scissors.
Cut Modes and Margins The following shows how the tape cut type (full or half) and margin length are affected by the tape cut mode and margin settings.
Part 3 - Creating a Tape Label Creating and Printing a Label Using a Preset Layout 5. Use and to select a format. For details, see “Layout Formats” on page 61. Here we will select Format 3. 6. Press SET. This will display the input screen for the first item. Number of characters that can be input Your printer comes with a large selection of preset label formats for easy label printing for specific purposes.
Creating and Printing a Sequentially Numbered Tape Label This label printer gives you a choice of six different numbering formats that you can use to print sequentially numbered labels from 0 to 99999. Important! • When printing sequentially numbered tape labels, printing is performed up to the number you specify. Before printing, make sure that the tape cartridge has enough tape left to finish the print operation.
5. Input the text for the COMMENT 1 box, and then press SET. Here we will input “File”. 11. Use and to select the tape cut mode (page 20), and then press SET. 6. Change the starting number, if you want, and then press SET. • Pressing SET starts the print operation and causes a screen like the one shown below to appear. • If printing reaches the number 99999, the next number printed is 00000.
Creating and Printing a Tape Label with a Logo Your printer comes with 60 built-in logos that you can incorporate into your tape labels quickly and easily. 5. Use and to select the logo you want to use. appears on the right side of the display when the logo text runs off the right side of the display. Selecting a logo that has the indicator will cause the logo to scroll automatically in order to display all of the text. Here we will select Special. • 6. Press PREVIEW. 7.
13. Use the number keys (or and ) to specify the number of copies, . and then press • You can specify a value from 1 to 100 for the number of copies. 14. Use and to select the tape cut mode (page 20), and then press SET. • This starts the print operation. The screen shown below appears when printing is complete. Creating and Printing an Original (Free Design) Tape Label This section describes what you can do with the Free Design mode of the printer, which lets you design your own tape labels.
FREE DESIGN: Using Multiple Lines in a Tape Label This section explains how to use multiple lines in a label in the Free Design Mode. Note that the maximum number of lines depends on the width of the tape you are using. 3. Input the second line of text. • Here we will input “In Operation soon!”. The character size is adjusted automatically in accordance with the number of lines. Layout image The lines indicate the number of lines in the label. Line thickness indicates character size.
FREE DESIGN: Configuring Label Form Settings You can use the procedure in this section to configure label form settings. When this setting is selected: MARGINS ■ To configure label form settings 1. In the Free Design Mode, input the text you want. 2. Press FORM. 3. Use and TAPE LENGTH to select the setting you want to change, and and to change the currently selected setting.
Margins You can select from among the following four margin settings. Note • All of the margin measurements mentioned below are approximate. NARROW 3.0mm (1/8") 3.0mm (1/8") FREE DESIGN: Controlling the Length of a Tape Label Tape label length is normally adjusted in accordance with the size and number of the characters in the label. This section explains how you can control the length of your labels. 1. In the Free Design Mode, input the text you want. 2. Press FORM. 10mm (3/8") 10mm (3/8") 3.
7. Use the number keys, or the FREE DESIGN: Aligning Tape Label Text (decrease) and (increase) keys to in- crease the length of the tape, and then press SET. This section explains how to align tape label text. LEFT EQUAL CENTER RIGHT ■ To align tape label text 1. In the Free Design Mode, input the text you want. 2. Press FORM. 3. Use 4. Use and to scroll to the ALIGN setting screen. and to select the alignment setting you want.
FREE DESIGN: Changing the Size of Tape Label Text Normally when you print, the printer automatically selects the optimum character size in accordance with the tape width and the number of text lines (Auto Fit). You can also use the procedures in this section to override the Auto Fit feature and specify the character sizes you want to use. Important! • Note that the character size values that you specify do not indicate absolute sizes, but rather multipliers.
Character Size: This indicates the character size at the current cursor position. Character Size Mark: This mark indicates the point from which a character size specification is applied. Auto Fit Mark: This mark is inserted automatically by the printer to indicate that the text to the right of it will be adjusted automatically. • The character size mark and auto fit mark appear on the display only. They are not printed in the label.
FREE DESIGN: Using Frames Creating a Barcode Tape Label The printer comes with a selection of built-in frames that you can use in your tape labels. See page 58 for a list of frames that are available. Your printer lets you create and print tape labels with barcodes. Example Supported Barcode Types ■ EAN EAN-13 EAN-8 ■ To add a frame to a tape label 1. In the Free Design Mode, input the text you want. 2. Press FRAME. 3. Use the cursor keys to select the frame you want, and then press SET.
Example Barcode Specifications Barcode ■ To create a barcode tape label 1. Press 2. Use to turn on the printer. and to select NEW, and then press SET. 3. Use the cursor keys to select , and then press SET. • You also could press BARCODE in step 2 or 3 to enter the Barcode Mode. 4. Use and press SET.
Part 4 - Inputting and Editing Label Text This section describes everything you need to know about deleting and editing text you have already input. Basic Alphanumeric Input The following operation shows you the basic procedures for inputting letters and numbers. Note that it assumes that a text input screen is already on the display. Moving the Cursor To input alphanumeric characters Use the cursor keys to move the cursor around the display and position it for deleting and editing characters.
About the CODE key The CODE key makes it possible to input punctuation needed for a number of different languages. The following shows the key operations you should use for each of the characters formed using the CODE key. Inputting Symbols and Special Characters The SYMBOL menu provides you with a choice of symbols, dingbats, and special number formats, in addition to Greek and Russian letters.
Inputting Illustrations Deleting an Individual Character Your printer gives you a choice of 124 illustrations that you can use in your labels. You can delete an individual character with either the BS key or the DEL key. The only difference between the operations of these two keys is the location of the cursor. To input illustrations 1. With the cursor at the location where you want to input an illustration, press ILLUST to display the ILLUST menu. 2.
Clearing Input Text Text Editing Use the following steps to clear text on the input screen. You can set up the label printer so it either inserts new input between existing characters, or overwrites existing characters with new input. Note the following example. To clear all text 1. Press FUNCTION and then BS (CLS). • If you are deleting all text in the Free Design label mode, a screen will appear to offer you a choice between ALL or PART. Use and to select ALL, and then press SET.
Using Copy and Paste You can copy text data you have input in one location, and paste it into another location. ■ To copy text 1. Input the text you want to copy. 2. Press FUNCTION and then PASTE (COPY). • The message ”COPY OPERATION COMPLETE” appears and the input screen appears when the copy operation is complete. • The above operation will leave the displayed text the way it is, and save a copy of it in memory. • Only one item can be in copy memory at one time.
Part 5 - Controlling the Appearance of Text The operations in this section explain how to select fonts, and how to use font attributes (styles and effects) to make text more attractive and eyecatching. • New Roman Italic (ROMAN ITC) You can specify a font for the text you have just input or you can specify a default font that is used automatically whenever you create a new label. The current font setting is indicated by the pointer along the right side of the display.
To change the default font setting 1. Press SET UP to display the SET UP menu. 2. Use 3. Use and and press SET. to select DEFAULT FONT and then press SET. to select the font you want to use as the default, and then • The default font you specified will be used first for all new labels. To change the font of text you have just input 1. After inputting the text you want, press FONT. 2. Use and to select the font you want to change to and then press SET.
Using STYLE Menu Attributes The STYLE menu lets you apply the following attributes to your text. NORMAL BOLD OUTLINE SHADOW RAISED • Note that STYLE menu text attributes cannot be applied to illustrations. ■ To apply STYLE menu text attributes 1. Input the text whose attributes you want to change. 2. Press STYLE. 3. Use and to select the STYLE setting you want, and then press SET. • Selecting NORMAL will cancel the current STYLE menu setting.
Using EFFECT Menu Attributes The EFFECT menu lets you apply the text attributes shown below to label text in the Free Design Mode. Examples SHADING UNDERLINE BOX ■ To apply EFFECT menu text attributes 1. Input the text whose attributes you want to change. 2. Press EFFECT. 3. Use and to select the EFFECT setting you want. 4. Use and to select ON or OFF for EFFECT and then press SET. • This will apply the setting and return to the text input screen.
Part 6 - Saving, Recalling and Deleting Labels To save a label 1. Create the label you want to save. 2. After you finish inputting text, the following screen will appear on the printer display. To recall a label 1. Press to turn on the printer. 2. Use and to select STORED DATA, and then press SET. 3. Use and to select RECALL, and then press SET. 4. Use and to scroll through the label names until the one you want to recall is displayed. 5. Press SET to display the label.
Part 7 - 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 to turn on the printer. and 1. Make sure a tape cartridge is loaded in the printer. to select the SET UP item whose setting you want to change, and then press SET. When this setting is selected: DEFAULT FONT Change its setting like this: • Use and to select the font (page 42). and to select INSERT or • Use OVERWRITE (page 39).
Reference 3. Replace the battery cover. Power Requirements You can run the printer by using its bundled AC adaptor to plug it into a power outlet. It can also run on commercially available alkaline batteries. ■ Using Batteries Note • The printer can run on eight AA-size alkaline batteries. Be sure to use alkaline batteries only. 1. Turn over the printer and remove the battery cover. • Never bend or twist the battery cover, or otherwise subject it to rough handling.
Battery Life • Printing of approximately two 18mm tape cartridges under standard printing conditions* * Printing text or graphics that contain large areas of black, and printing under cold temperatures can shorten battery life. • Be sure to replace batteries at least once every two years, even if you do not use the printer during that period. ■ Changing the AC Plug Perform the following steps when you need to change the AC plug that is installed on the AC adaptor. 1.
■ To clean with a cleaning tape Caring for the Printer Tape label printing can become unclear if the printer's print head and rubber roller become dirty. Perform the following steps to clean the print head and rubber roller. Note • Use an optionally available cleaning tape (XR-24CLE) to perform this procedure. 1. Press the cassette cover release and open the cover. • If a tape cartridge is loaded in the printer, remove it. ■ To use a cotton swab for cleaning 2. Load the cleaning tape into the printer.
Symptom Troubleshooting Consult the troubleshooting tables below whenever you start to have problems with the printer. If the information here does not solve the problem, initialize printer memory (page 11). Note initialization will cause all data stored in printer memory to be lost. Always keep separate written copies of important information. If memory initialization does not solve the problem, contact your original retailer or nearest authorized CASIO service center.
Symptom No tape comes out when I press PRINT. Possible Cause Recommended Action The cassette cover is not closed completely. Close the cassette cover. (page 8) The tape is used up. Replace the tape cartridge with a new one. (page 13) The tape is jammed. Remove the tape cartridge and pull out the jammed tape. Use scissors to cut off the tape you pulled out. Load the tape cartridge back into the printer. (page 13) Important! Note the following while printing is in progress.
Symptom The tape will not cut. Possible Cause The label is too short. Less than approximately Recommended Action Use scissors to cut the labels after printing is complete. 28mm (1 1/8") with Symptom Remove the backing paper. (page 19) The location or the surface is not compatible. Do not try to affix a label to a surface that is rough, wet, oily, or dirty. (page 19) Label margins are too wide. WIDE or MEDIUM is selected for the margin setting of the format being used.
Message Error Messages Cause and Action See page: PRINTER NOT SHUT DOWN PROPERLY LAST TIME • The last time the printer was used, the AC adaptor was disconnected or the batteries were removed while the printer was turned on or while PLEASE WAIT was displayed, so the printer could not power down properly. Because of this, some data in printer memory became corrupted. ➜ Press any key to re-initialize the data at the corrupted location.
Message Cause and Action See page: • You are trying to recall or delete memory data when there is no data in memory. ➜ Store data in memory before performing the current operation. 45 • You are attempting to perform a paste operation when there is no text copied. ➜ Copy text first. 40 • You are attempting a print or preview operation when there is no text input. ➜ Input text before printing or previewing. 18, 23 • You are attempting to perform a copy operation when there is nothing input.
Message Cause and Action See page: PRINT ERROR! CHECK THE TAPE CARTRIDGE! • You are using magnetic tape and the cut mode is CONT HALF CUT, FULL+HALF CUT, or FULL CUT. ➜ Change the cut mode to UNCUT before printing. * If the steps described above do not clear the error message, contact your retailer or your nearest CASIO service center. 20 THIS IS THE WRONG TYPE OF TAPE CARTRIDGE! • The cassette cover is not closed completely. ➜ Close the cassette cover.
Message Cause and Action TOO SHORT TO CUT! SET/ESC The unused tape at the beginning of a numbering label cannot be cut or cutting between labels is not possible. • To print without cutting, press SET. After printing is complete, use scissors to cut the labels. • To print with auto cutting, change the settings to increase the margin width (from NARROW to MEDIUM, or from MEDIUM to WIDE).
Illustrations ● NUMBER ● GREEK, RUSSIAN Symbols, Dingbats, and Special Characters ● SYMBOL ● DINGBAT 57 E
Frames E 58
Built-in Logos • You can change the language of the logos by changing the language setting (page 26).
● WORK ● ATTENTION E 60
Layout Formats Type Number CD/DVD 1 2 3 4 VHS 1 2 3 4 Format Input Item Maximum Number Type Number Input Item Maximum Number TITLE 24 mini DV 1 TITLE 36 TITLE 13 TITLE COMMENT 36 19 COMMENT TITLE 16 19 TITLE COMMENT1 22 13 COMMENT1 COMMENT2 12 22 COMMENT2 12 TITLE 1 36 TITLE 1 19 TITLE 2 36 TITLE 2 19 TITLE 3 36 TITLE 3 19 TITLE 23 TITLE 14 TITLE 31 TITLE 21 COMMENT 47 COMMENT 21 TITLE 20 TITLE 15 COMMENT1 16 COMMENT1 12 COMMENT2 16
Numbering Formats Type Number CASSETTE 1 2 3 4 FILE 1 2 3 4 E 62 Format Input Item Maximum Number TITLE 31 TITLE 31 Number 1 Format Input Item NUMBER COMMENT, COMMENT 31 TITLE 20 NUMBER COMMENT1 20 NUMBER, COMMENT2 20 COMMENT TITLE 1 31 COMMENT1, NUMBER, TITLE 2 31 TITLE 3 31 TITLE 29 TITLE 38 COMMENT 58 TITLE 28 COMMENT1 14 COMMENT2 14 TITLE 1 38 TITLE 2 38 TITLE 3 38 2 3 4 COMMENT2 COMMENT, 5 NUMBER NUMBER, 6 COMMENT
Tape Width and the Number of Lines and Character Sizes Supported Tape Widths The number of print lines and the vertical character size depends on the tape width and format being used.
Specifications Model : KL-7400 Input Keyboard Layout : Typewriter (QWERTY) Character Types Alpha : 52 (A to Z, a to z); 99 (Á, ß, Ç, etc.
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