E KL-820 User’s Guide RJA519067-001V01
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Danger Alkaline Batteries 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. Warning Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities Continued use of the product while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or overheating creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
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 Batteries Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following precautions. • Use only batteries that are specified for use with this product. • Remove batteries from the product if you do not plan to use it for a long time. Keep backup copies of all important data Be sure that you keep separate copies of important data in a notebook or some other location.
Operating Precautions Observe the following precautions to ensure that the printer provides you with the years of trouble-free operation for which it is designed. • Avoid using the printer in areas exposed to direct sunlight, and in areas subjected to high humidity, electrostatic charge, sudden temperature changes, 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.
Part 6 Printing ........................................................................... E-22 Contents Safety Precautions ...................................................................... E-1 Printing a Tape .......................................................................................... E-22 Print Preview ............................................................................................. E-22 Feeding the Tape ....................................................................
Part 1 Label Printer Menus 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. General Guide 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.
Part 2 Getting Ready This part of the manual tells you how to load batteries and the tape cartridge, and how to perform other basic setups for the Label Printer. Important! • Be sure to read this section before attempting to use the Label Printer. Power Supply The Label Printer can be powered by six AA-size alkaline batteries or an optional AC adaptor (AD-A95100). Replacing Batteries A handy low battery power indicator lets you know when battery power is getting too low for proper operation.
To load the batteries AC Adaptor Caution • Do not touch the springs inside the battery compartment cover with your fingers while loading or replacing batteries. The springs have sharp areas and can cut your fingers. Important! • The Label Printer can run on six AA-size alkaline batteries. Be sure to use alkaline batteries only. 1. Turn power off. • If you are using the optional AC adaptor for power, you should also unplug it from the Label Printer. 2. Turn over the Label Printer.
Resetting the Memory Retrieving a Sentence from Memory You should reset the memory of the Label Printer before using it for the first time. If power is turned off or if Auto Power Off is triggered while you are creating a sentence, the sentence that was being created is saved temporarily in printer memory. The next time you turn on power, the message “[SET] TO RECALL” will appear. Pressing SET will display the sentence currently stored in memory.
3. Remove the stopper from a new tape cartridge and check to see that the tape is ready to use. • Make sure that the tape is under the tape guide and that it is not bent or twisted. 6. Load the tape cartridge into the Label Printer, making sure that the tape and ink ribbon pass between the head and roller. Roller Tape guide Head OK! NO! 4. Pull the tape out about 3cm. Tape 7. Close the cover. 8.
Part 3 Inputting Characters and Symbols This part of the manual tells you how to input characters. To make things easier to understand, we call everything you input a character, regardless of whether it is actually a letter, number, or symbol. Explanations here all use the default settings that are in effect from the initial power-on screen. For information on using other character fonts, styles, effects and sizes, see page E-17. Important! • You can input up to 100 characters per label.
0 Mirror printing indicator This indicator appears when the printer is set up for mirror image printing. Normal (non-mirror) printing is performed when this indicator is not shown. Vertical printing indicator This indicator appears when the printer is set up for vertical printing. Normal (horizontal) printing is performed when this indicator is not shown. Font Indicators A pointer appears next to the currently selected font.
About the CODE key… Special Symbols 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. You can also access a menu of special symbols by pressing SYMBOL. (There are a total of 86 different symbols.) ■ CAPS on 1. With the cursor at the location where you want to input a special symbol, press SYMBOL.
Using Text Blocks In the example label shown below, “Promotion Plan” and “Retail Package Sample Data” are independent units called “text blocks,” or simply “blocks.” You can divided your tape label text into blocks and then apply the following settings on a blockby-block basis. • Number of text lines (page E-13) • Text alignment (page E-23) • Character pitch (page E-23) The block mark is located here. (Nothing is printed at block mark locations.) Block 1 Block 2 • Two lines (page E-13) 3.
Part 4 Deleting and Inserting Characters 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. To delete characters using the DEL key Example: To change the word “commmputer” to “computer”. 1. Use c and v to move the cursor under the first (far left) “m”. 2.
• Roman (ROMAN) Part 5 Font, Character Size, Text Effects and Character Styles This part of the manual explains how to select fonts. It also tells you how to set the size of characters, how to assign text effects like underlining, shading, and box printing, and how to select character styles like normal, bold, outline, shadow, and raised.
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. The following table shows how AUTO decides which character size to use.
6mm (1 line) 12mm (2 lines) Horizontal 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1×1 1×2 1×3 1×4 1×5 1×6 2 1×1 1×2 1×3 1×4 1×5 1×6 3 1×1 1×2 1×3 1×4 1×5 1×6 4 1×1 1×2 1×3 1×4 1×5 1×6 9mm (1 line) Vertical Vertical Horizontal 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1×1 1×2 1×3 1×4 1×5 1×6 2 1×1 1×2 1×3 1×4 1×5 1×6 3 1×1 1×2 1×3 1×4 1×5 1×6 4 1×1 1×2 1×3 1×4 1×5 1×6 18/24mm (1 line) 2 3 4 5 6 1 1×1 1×2 1×3 1×4 1×5 1×6 2 2×1 2×2 2×3 2×4 2×5 2×6 3 2×1 2×2 2×3 2×4 2×5
Using Auto Sizing (AUTO) Text Effects 1. Input the text. 2. Press SIZE to display the size setting menu. There are three text effects that you can assign: shading, underlining, and boxed text. The following shows examples of each. – – – – – S I ZE – – – – – AU TO M A NU A L Shading: Underlining: Boxed Text: 3. Make sure the pointer is aligned with AUTO and then press SET. Now the character size is automatically set. To specify character sizes (MANUAL) 1. Input the text. 2.
Character Styles To specify a character style There are five character styles that you can assign; normal, bold, outline, shadow, and raised. The following shows examples of each. 1. Input the text. 2. Press STYLE to display a menu of character styles. Style Indicator Normal None Sample – – – – STYLE N O RMA L BO L D OU T L I N E ––––– Bold 3. Use z and x to move the pointer to the style you want to use. 4.
Part 6 Printing This part of the manual includes all the information you need to print tapes. Printing Precautions • Never turn power off while printing is being performed. • Make sure that the tape outlet is not blocked before you start printing. • Never operate the tape cutter while printer is being performed (indicated by the message “NOW PRINTING” on the display). Important! • Never touch the tape cutter while a tape cut operation is being performed.
Part 7 Configuring Form Settings When this setting is selected: • AUTO: Automatically adjusts tape length in accordance with the number of characters. • FIX: Maintains a fixed tape length in the range of 0cm (0") to 99.9cm (39 5/16"). DIRECTION • HORIZONTAL: Positions text from left to right. • VERTICAL: Positions text from top to bottom. MIRROR • NORMAL: Prints the tape normally. • MIRROR: Prints the tape in mirror image onto special optionally available iron transfer tape.
Part 8 Using Frames Part 9 The printer comes with a selection of built-in frames that you can use in your tape labels. See page E-38 for a list of frames that are available. Example Layout Printing Using Layout Printing The printer comes with a Layout Printing feature with preset formats for CD/ DVD labeling, video tape labeling, and other applications. Example 1. Input the text you want. 2. Press FRAME. 3. Use the cursor keys to select the frame you want, and then press SET. • Here we will select .
5. Use z, x, c and v to select a format. For details, see “Layout Formats” on page E-39. Here, press z once. Part 10 Creating and Printing a Sequentially Numbered Tape Label This label printer gives you a choice of four different numbering formats that you can use to print sequentially numbered labels from 0 to 999. • You can print up to nine numbered labels per print operation. Numbering Formats 6. Press SET. This will display the input screen for the first item.
8. Use c, v, x, and z to select the number style you want, and then press SET. • Here we will select No.1. Example 1. 2. 3. 4. While the text input screen is displayed, press PRESET. Use z and x to select NUMBERING and then press SET. Use z and x to select NEW and then press SET. Use c, v, x, and z to select the numbering format, and then press SET. Here we will select Format 4. C OMM E N T 1 ab • • • • • • 123 • • • • • • • • • ab 1 • • ab 18 N UM B E R • 123 11. Press SET.
Part 11 Bar Code 4. Use z and x to select the type of bar code you want to print, and then press SET. DATA ab With this item, you can print two different types of bar codes: EAN-13, EAN-8. · · · · · · · · · Only the following types of tape should be used for printing bar codes. • Black on white tape (WE) • Blue on white tape (WEB) • Black on yellow tape (YW) Important! • You cannot use 6mm or 9mm tapes to print bar codes. • With bar codes, you can only input numeric characters (0 to 9).
Part 12 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. Example 4. Use z and x to select the logo you want to use, and then press SET. Here we will select “Special”. 5. Use z and x to select the size you want to use, and then press SET. 6. Use z and x to select PRINT and then press SET. This will display a screen for specifying the number of copies. 7.
To recall text data from memory Part 13 Memory 1. While the input screen is on the display, press MEMORY. • Note that text recalled from memory will replace any text currently on the display. You can save data you create in printer memory. Stored data can be recalled when you want to use it for printing, or you can edit it to create new data. The following two types of data can be stored in printer memory.
Layout printing, Numbering, and Bar code Data The following examples show how to perform operations on layout printing data. 3. Use z and x to select RECALL and then press SET. This will display a list of label names. To save data – – – – RECA L L CAS I O F I LE 1. The screen shown below will appear after you input layout printing data. – – – – L A YOU T PR I NT S T OR E EX I T –––– 2. Use z and x to select STORE and then press SET. 3.
Part 14 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 ON/OFF to turn on the printer. 2. Press FUNC and then FORM (SET UP). 3. Use z and x to select the SET UP item whose setting you want to change, and then press SET. 4. Use the cursor keys to change it. When this setting is selected: Change its setting like this: DEFAULT FONT • Use x and z to select the font you want to use.
Troubleshooting Part 15 Reference • Power Supply This section contains information about the Label Printer that you can use as reference when you need it. Cleaning the Printer Head and Roller A dirty printer head and roller can result in poor printing quality. If you have problems with print quality, use the following procedure to clean the printer head and roller. To clean the printer head and roller 1. Make sure the Label Printer is turned off. 2. Open the cassette cover.
• Printing Printer powers down while printing is in progress. Possible Causes Tape does not come out when PRINT is pressed. Possible Causes Action Tape cartridge compartment cover is not closed completely. Securely close the cover. No more tape left in the cartridge. Replace the tape cartridge with a new one. Tape jam Remove the tape cartridge and pull out the jammed tape by hand. Cut off excess tape with scissors, and carefully replace the cartridge into the label printer.
• Tape Cutting Error Messages/Display Messages Cannot cut tape. Message Possible Causes Action Page Tape cutter blade is dull. Take the label printer to the dealer from whom you purchased it to have the tape cutter blade replaced. — Out of tape Action Page Replace the tape cartridge with a new one. E-10 NO DATA! • You are attempting to recall text from memory when there is none stored. • Store the text in memory and then try again.
Message Possible Causes Action NO INPUT TEXT! • You are attempting a print • Input the text and then or preview operation try again. when no text are input. PRINT ERROR! TOO MANY CHARACTERS! • The tape became jammed • Turn off the printer and during printing. remove the tape cartridge. Next, remove the jammed tape. * If the steps described above do not clear the error message, contact your retailer or your nearest CASIO service center.
Message Possible Causes Action CLEARS INPUT TEXT! SET/ESC • You pressed PRESET while inputting text. • To delete the text, press SET. • If you do not want to delete the text, press ESC. MEMORY FULL! • There is not enough memory available to save the data you are trying to save. • Delete memory data you no longer need and try again.
Alpha Characters Symbols E-37
Frames E-38
Layout Formats Type CD/DVD VHS Format Input Item Maximum TAPE Width (mm) Number 24 18 12 9 6 TITLE 24 TITLE 24 COMMENT Type Format Input Item Maximum TAPE Width (mm) Number 24 18 12 9 6 TITLE 15 TITLE 15 24 COMMENT 15 TITLE 16 TITLE 8 COMMENT1 14 COMMENT1 6 COMMENT2 14 COMMENT2 6 TITLE 24 COMMENT1 24 COMMENT2 24 TITLE 23 TITLE 35 COMMENT 35 TITLE 15 COMMENT1 12 COMMENT2 12 TITLE 30 COMMENT1 30 COMMENT2 30 mini DV – – – – – – – MD/FD/MO – – –
Numbering Formats Type CASSETTE FILE E-40 Format Input Item Maximum TAPE Width (mm) Number 24 18 12 9 6 TITLE 19 TITLE 19 COMMENT 19 TITLE 22 COMMENT1 14 COMMENT2 14 TITLE 19 COMMENT1 19 COMMENT2 19 TITLE 30 TITLE 30 COMMENT 30 TITLE 21 COMMENT1 13 COMMENT2 13 TITLE 30 COMMENT1 30 COMMENT2 30 – – – – – – – – – – – – TAPE Width (mm) Type Format Input Item 1 123 NUMBER 2 3 4 – – 123 123 123 COMMENT, NUMBER NUMBER, COMMENT COMMENT1,NUMBER, COMM
Built-in Logos ● PRICE Labels ● SIGN Labels E-41
● WORK Labels ● ATTENTION E-42
Specifications Model: KL-820 Input Keyboard Layout: Typewriter (QWERTY) Character Types Alpha (English and other languages): 151 Numbers: 10 Symbols: 87 Memory Text: 10 items Layout printing: 10 items Numbering: 10 items Bar code: 10 items General Power supply: Six AA-size alkaline batteries or optional AD-A95100 AC adaptor Power consumption: 9W Auto Power Off: Approximately six minutes after last key operation. Dimensions: 52.
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