EN KL-G2 User’s Guide Supported Tape Widths 6 mm 9 mm 12 18 24 mm mm mm RJA532734-001V02
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Contents Creating an Index Label ................................................................25 Safety Precautions ..........................................................................4 Creating a Large Label by Combining Smaller Parts (Large Label) ..................................................................................27 Precautions during Use ..................................................................7 Part 4 - Free Design Label .............................................
Saving and Recalling Frequently Used Expressions (Phrase Memory) ...........................................................................46 Inserting the Current Date and/or Time into Text ........................47 Copying and Pasting Input Text ...................................................48 Creating a User Character ............................................................48 Part 9 - Printer Settings.................................................................
Safety Precautions Warning Thank you for purchasing this 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/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.
Caution Unstable Locations Never place the product on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, etc. Doing so can cause the product to fall, creating the risk of personal injury. Loading and replacing batteries The springs inside of the battery compartment have sharp edges. Take care that you do not touch the springs with your fingers when loading or replacing batteries. Doing so creates the risk of personal injury. High temperature precaution The print head and the metal parts around it can become very hot.
Check to make sure that everything has been included with the printer. Label printer Read this before using the printer! About the printer This printer can be used to print labels using either of the two methods below. ① Stand-alone printing with the printer only. • This method lets you take your printer along anywhere your printing needs take you. • Software installation and connection to a computer is not required. ② Connecting the printer to a computer to print.
Printer User Documentation This section explains the user documentation required for using this printer. About the supplied CD-ROM • KL-G2 User's Guide (This Manual) • Label Printing Software FA-3000 User's Guide Computer Operating Environment (for included PC Link Software) The Label Printing Software FA-3000 User's Guide is in a PDF file on the CD-ROM that comes with the printer. If you are connecting the printer to a computer, view the PDF file on the computer.
Installing the Software 2. 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. Select the installation language and then click OK. • This starts the installation process.
4. If a restart message appears, click Yes. • This restarts your computer. • To cancel installation, click Cancel. • Attempting installation while an anti-virus program is running may cause the anti-virus 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 printer software. 2. Exit the anti-virus program and all other programs that are currently running on your computer. 3.
Part 1 - Getting Ready Names of Parts and Their Functions ON OFF USB port Recessed handle Display* AC adaptor connection terminal Battery cover Keyboard ■ If the tape compartment cover comes off Re-attach the cover as shown in the illustration. • Take care when handling and re-attaching the cover. Trying to force it into place can break it. Tape outlet Tape compartment Tape compartment cover open button * With backlight that can be turned on or off as required (page 51).
■ Disconnecting the AC Adaptor Power Requirements Your printer can be powered using the specified AC adaptor or by commercially available alkaline batteries. • Before using the printer, be sure to read the information under "Safety Precautions" (pages 4 through 7). • For information about how to load batteries, see page 52. Using the AC Adaptor ■ Connecting the AC Adaptor Important! • Use only the AC adaptor specified for this printer.
The message READY TO TRANSFER DATA will appear on the printer display after USB driver installation is complete. Connecting the Printer to a Computer Important! Be sure to install the printer software on your computer before connecting the printer to it. 1. Start up Windows and then connect a USB cable* to a USB port on the computer. * Use a commercially available cable (A-microB type) that complies with USB standards. 2. Connect the USB cable to the printer USB port.
Turning Power On and Off ■ To turn power on Creating Text for Printing There are three ways that you can create text for printing. • Create new text → Select NEW and then select the type of label you want to create. Press ON. • For information about how to adjust the display contrast and to change the backlight setting, see page 51. • Recall existing text →Select STORED DATA, select RECALL, and then select the data you want to recall. Main menu ■ To turn power off Press OFF.
Loading and Removing a Tape Cartridge A tape cartridge is required when printing tape labels. You should use only the special tape cartridges that are specified for this printer. 1 3 • This printer supports the following tape widths: 6mm ( /4"), 9mm ( /8"), 12mm (1/2"), 18mm (3/4"), 24mm (1"). 4. Check the condition of the tape and the ink ribbon. • Make sure the leading end of the tape is not bent. If it is, use scissors to trim off the bent part.
5. Set the tape cartridge in place. • Taking care not to pull on the ink ribbon, pass the tape and ink ribbon between the print head and the rubber roller (illustration below). Press down on the tape cartridge until it clicks securely into place. Main Key Functions ① ②③④ ⑤⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮⑯ ⑰ Important! An improperly loaded tape cartridge can cause the ribbon to break. Rubber roller ⑱ ⑲ ⑳ Tape Print head 6. Close the tape compartment cover.
Part 2 - Performing a Test Print Display Indicators • For information about how to adjust the display contrast and to change the backlight setting, see page 51. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ Printing a Label Sample Print ⑧ ⑨ 1. Press ON to turn on power. • This displays the main menu. • A screen including a PREVIOUS DATA (last session's data) option may appear in place in the screen shown here. (page 15) 2. Select NEW and then press SET. 3. Select the type of label you want to create and then press SET.
4. Input text. • Here, we will input "Business Report". • For information about how to input text, see page 41. ■ Configuring Print Format Settings Pressing FORM while inputting text displays a menu for configuring the print format settings (page 29). • Tape length • Text direction (vertical, horizontal) • Mirror printing (enable/disable) ■ Displaying a Print Preview Image You can display a print preview image to get an idea of what your label will look like before actually printing it.
4. 5. Press the arrow key. Specify a cut mode. • Cut modes are explained in the table below. Select this mode: CONT. HALF CUT To do this: Print without cutting the backing paper between labels. FULL + HALF CUT Cut between labels. FULL CUT Print on iron-on transfer tape. UNCUT Print on reflective tape, magnetic tape or ironon fabric tape. Press SET. • This starts printing. • The backlight will be unlit while printing is in progress. • To interrupt printing part way through, press ESC.
Exiting Text Creation and Tape Printing 1. When the screen shown above is on the display, select EXIT and then press SET twice. • This returns to the screen shown below. Cut Modes (Auto Cutter) When printing multiple labels during a single print operation, you can configure printer settings that control whether or not there should be an automatic cut between each of them. Depending on the type of tape you are printing, use of the cutter can cause cutter wear and malfunction.
■ FULL CUT MARGINS WIDE Approximately 28mm (1 1/8") or less Approximately 35mm (1 3/8") or less Approximately 44mm (1 3/4") or less ■ CONT. HALF CUT Sa l es MARGINS MEDIUM les MARGINS NARROW • FULL CUT performs a full cut at the end of each label. • When using the NARROW and MEDIUM margin settings, this setting automatically performs a full cut to trim off excess tape. Sa ■ Four cut modes The printer has four cut modes. • To specify a cut mode, perform step 5 under "Printing a Label" (page 20).
Part 3 - Creating a Label Label Creation Basics You can use your printer to create the types of labels described below. • Free design label (page 28) Enter any text you want to include in your label. • Numbered label (page 23) Create labels that include an automatically incremented number. • Index label (page 25) These labels come in handy when managing files, etc. • Bar code label (page 37) Bar codes based on input data can be printed in labels.
Important! Numbered label printing continues for the specified number of copies. To avoid running out of tape during a print operation, check before hand to ensure that the tape cartridge being used has sufficient tape remaining. 1. 2. 3. On the main menu, select NEW and then press SET. Select NUMBERING and then press SET. Specify a cut mode (page 21) and then press SET. • The number following 99999 is 00000. Important! • Avoid allowing tape cuttings to pile up around the printer tape outlet.
Creating an Index Label with Text You Input Creating an Index Label Index labels come in handy when managing files, etc. You can also use any of the canned phrases that are built-into printer memory. Enter any text you want to include in your index label. You can create and print up to six different index labels at one time. 1. 2. 3. 4. On the main menu, select NEW and then press SET. 5. • The same content is printed on the front and back of the index label. Input text and then press SET.
Creating an Index Label Using Canned Phrases You can use the canned phrases built into printer memory to create an index label. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Perform steps 1 through 2 of the procedure on page 25. Select the desired canned phrase type and then press SET. Select the desired canned phrase and then press SET. Specify the size (index label length) and whether or not to include a frame, and then press SET. For the remainder of this procedure, perform steps 8 through 11 of the procedure on page 25.
Creating a Large Label by Combining Smaller Parts (Large Label) "2 PIECES" means "printing is divided between two parts". Printing can be divided among up to four parts. 5. Select PRINT and then press SET. • A preview image (page 19) of the parts that make up a large label cannot be displayed. 6. Specify which of the parts of the label you want to print and then press SET. • Normally select ALL here. 7. Specify a cut mode (page 21) and then press SET.
2. Part 4 - Free Design Label Input the second line of text. Created Label Layout (Imager) Character size adjusted according to number of lines. Creating a Free Design Label with Text You Input 1. 2. 3. On the main menu, select NEW and then press SET. Line break symbol (not printed) Select FREE DESIGN and then press SET. Input the text you want. • Refer to page 19 for information about the printing operation.
1. 2. Input the text for the first block. Specifying the Label Print Format Press FUNCTION and then press . • This makes the input text a block. You should change the print format in accordance with the label length, character spacing, text alignment, etc. You can change the format of each block and for the overall label. Block indicator (not printed) 3. Input line 1 of the next block's text, press , and then input line 2. Indicates in which block the cursor is currently located.
Setting Item DIRECTION 7. Description Specifies either vertical or horizontal text. ALIGN Specifies alignment (LEFT, EQUAL, CENTER, RIGHT) of the text within a block. → page 33 PITCH Specifies the space between characters in the range of 0 to 31.9mm (0 to 1 1/4"). • The tape length is also adjusted in accordance with the character pitch setting. • Specification of character spacing is not supported when EQUAL is specified for PITCH or when FIX is specified for BLOCK-LENGTH.
Setting Item BLOCK-ALIGN 5. Description Specifies the label overall block alignment. → page 33 • This setting is valid only when FIX is selected for the TAPE LENGTH setting. Available settings are: LEFT, EQUAL, CENTER, RIGHT. After all of the settings are the way you want, press SET. Specifying the Label Length Use the procedure in this section to specify the label length manually. Either of two methods can be used to specify the label length.
8. Specify the length of the block and then press SET. • Direct input of values is also supported. • The length of each block and the number of input characters affects how the label is printed. You can check the status of the printout by looking at whether the displayed block length is enclosed in brackets as described below. [6.0cm]: Print will be the specified length. (6.0cm]: Print will be the specified length, but text will be compressed horizontally. 6.
Specifying Text Alignment 8. Select FIX and then press the arrow key. This highlights the value. Specifying Text Alignment within a Block Use the procedure below to specify text alignment within a block. Fixed block length 9. Align left Align center Align right Specify a value that is greater than the original value and then press SET. • Direct input of values is also supported. When there is more than one line of text, you can specify alignment even when AUTO is selected for the BLOCK-LENGTH setting.
Important! Note that the block alignment specification is valid only when FIX is selected for the TAPE LENGTH setting. 1. 2. Input text and divide it into blocks (page 28). 3. 4. Select ALL FORM and then press SET. 5. Press FORM. • If there is only one block in the label, advance to step 4. Use the screen. and arrow keys to display the TAPE LENGTH setting Select FIX and then press the arrow key.
5. Move the cursor to the first character of the text whose size you want to change and then press SET. 6. Move the cursor to the last character of the text whose size you want to change and then press SET. Character size factors Size of character at current cursor position Specifying the Character Size for a Specific Line of Text You can use the formats in the table below to specify the character size for a specific line of text.
Number of Lines Format A B 3 C D 24mm (1"), 18mm (3/4") wide 1×1 1×1 1×1 1×1 1×1 2×2* 1×1 2×2* 1×1 2×2* 1×1 1×1 12mm (1/2") wide 9mm (3/8") wide - - - - - - - - * Smaller printing with a frame. Important! You cannot specify the character size for a line of text when any one of the conditions below exists. 1 • When 6mm ( /4") wide tape is loaded in the printer • When there are more than three lines of text • When a character size is specified for specific characters (page 34) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Part 5 - Bar Code Labels Adding a Frame to a Label You can add one of a variety of different frames (page APP-5) to a free design label. 1. 2. 3. 4. Creating a Bar Code Label Input text. Bar Code Types Press FRAME. You can use your printer and the Label Printing Software FA-3000 to create a variety of different bar codes. Select the frame you want to use and then press SET. Select PRINT and then press SET.
Important! 1 • Be sure to use a 12mm ( /2") wide or wider tape cartridge for bar code label printing. • You can input comment text above a bar code (up to 60 characters). • You should confirm that a printed bar code can be read correctly before actually using it. If a bar code cannot be read correctly, make the adjustments below. Lighten the print density (page 51). Increase the size of the print (step 6, page 38). Use FULL CUT or UNCUT as the cut mode (page 21).
*1 Bar Code Specifications Bar Code Number Number Check of print of input digit*1 digits*3 digits*4 Number of auto appended digits*1 Check digit*1 EAN-13 YES 13 12 - 1 EAN-8 YES 8 7 - 1 UPC-A YES 12 11 - 1 UPC-E (YES)*2 6 6 - - NO 4 to 22 digits - - ITF YES NO CODE39 CODABAR (NW-7) 4 to 22 digits, even numbers only*5 3 to 21 digits, 4 to 22 odd digits numbers only*6 4 to 22 2 to 20 digits digits Input characters*8 Numbers (0 to 9) Numbers (0 to 9) Numbers (0 to 9) Numbers
Part 6 - Storing and Recalling Label Data Storing Label Data Inserting a Built-in Logo into a Label The printer has a number of built-in labels that include logos and text for retail and office use that you can print. You can use the screen that appears after text input is complete to assign a name to the data and save it in printer memory. Sample Print 1. 2. After you finish inputting text, select STORE and then press SET. 3. Press SET.
5. 6. 7. Part 8 - Inputting and Editing Text Select the print size, enable or disable mirror image printing, and then press SET. • You can also print multiple tapes and later assemble them into a large label. For information about print sizes, see page 41. • When printing a large label, select 2 PIECES (two tapes), 3 PIECES (three tapes), or 4 PIECES (four tapes). This section explains basic text input and editing operations.
Inputting Accent Symbols Inputting Illustrations 1. 2. Press 3. The printer has a collection of built-in illustrations divided between two groups. For information about available illustrations and their groups, see the illustrations table (page APP-4). • Character styles are not applied to illustrations. Select the accent and then press SET. . Press the key of the character that you want to accent. 1. Press and then press the key for the symbol you want to input.
Editing Input Text Editing and Deleting Text The method for editing text depends on whether you are using the INSERT mode or OVERWRITE mode. For information about switching between INSERT and OVERWRITE, see "Configuring Printer Settings" (page 51). Deleting a Single Character ■ Deleting the Character to the Left of the Current Cursor Position 1. ■ Editing Input Text Using INSERT Move the cursor to the character to the right of the character you want to delete and then press .
5. Changing the Font Your printer supports the fonts below. Font Example Font Example Move the cursor to the last Font indicator character of the text whose font you want to change and then press SET. • The font of the text being input is shown in the upper right corner of the display screen. • You can use SET UP (page 51) to specify the printer's initial power on default font. When using STORED DATA or PREVIOUS DATA for text, the font setting will be the font specified when the data was created.
4. Select the range of text where you want to apply the character style setting and then press SET. • If ALL is selected for the Free Design Label setting of the selected range of text, simply press SET. • If you selected something else for a free design label, use steps 5 and 6 to specify a range of text. 5. Move the cursor to the first character of the text you want to change and then press SET. 6. Move the cursor to the last character of the text you want to change and then press SET.
Removing a Text Effect 1. 2. Press . Select CANCEL and then press SET. • If you want to remove a single text effect from text where multiple text effects are applied, select the text effect to be removed and then press SET. 3. 4. Select CHARACTER and then press SET. 5. Move the cursor to the last character of the text whose text effect you want to remove and then press SET. • If you are removing a single text effect from text where multiple text effects are applied, press here instead of SET.
Creating, Editing, or Deleting a Phrase Memory Record Inserting the Current Date and/or Time into Text 1. 2. 1. Press DATE. • This displays the current date and time (page 51), and then displays a screen for specifying the date and time input format. 2. Select the date/time input format and then press SET. • There are 12 input formats from which to choose. Press EDIT. Select MAKE and then press SET. • If there is no text in the text input area, go to step 4.
Copying and Pasting Input Text Creating a User Character Copying Text You can create user characters that are not included with the printer's normal character and symbol set. • You can have up to four user characters stored in printer memory. • You cannot configure character style settings for a user character. • You can use either of the two methods below to create a user character. - From scratch: Use this method when you want to create a user character from scratch.
4. Cursor Create a user character. Scale ↓ Scale ↓ 5. 6. 7. Function Operation Move the cursor. Use arrow keys. Make the dot at the current cursor position black. Press 1 (black). • This will cause 1 BLACK to be highlighted on the display. Make the dot at the current cursor position white. Press 2 (white). • This will cause 2 WHITE to be highlighted on the display. Draw a black line. Press 1 (black) and then 3 (continuous), and then move the cursor. Draw a white line.
Editing an Existing User Character Deleting a User Character from Memory 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press USER CHR. Select EDIT and then press SET. Select the user character you want to edit and then press SET. Perform the steps from step 4 of the procedure under "Creating a User Character from Scratch" on page 49. Using a User Character in a Label 1. Move the cursor to the location where you want to input the user character. 2. 3. 4. Press USER CHR. Select RECALL and then press SET.
Part 9 - Printer Settings Setting Items Setting Item This section explains how to configure text input mode, screen brightness, and other printer settings. Configuring Printer Settings Specifies the initial default font setting for input. INPUT Specifies the text input mode (INSERT or OVERWRITE). BACKLIGHT Enables or disables the screen backlight. CONTRAST Adjusts display contrast. • Pressing the arrow key makes screen figures lighter, while pressing makes them darker.
Part 10 - Reference 3. Close the battery cover. Power Requirements Your printer can be powered using the specified AC adaptor or by commercially available alkaline batteries. • Before using the printer, be sure to read the information under "Safety Precautions" (pages 4 through 7). Powering the Printer with Batteries Use eight commercially available AA-size alkaline batteries to power the printer. • Use a full set of eight new alkaline batteries.
User Maintenance Troubleshooting A dirty print head or rubber roller will make proper label printing impossible. Perform the procedure below to clean the print head and the rubber roller as required. 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 authorized CASIO service center.
• The printer doesn't print. • Power turned off during printing. • Ink ribbon is coming out of the tape outlet along with the tape. • Batteries are dead or you are using the wrong type of batteries. • You are using the wrong type of AC adaptor. → Use the specified AC adaptor or replace the batteries with new ones (sold separately). • The print head is very hot. → Wait for some time and then try performing the operation again. • The printer won't connect with a computer.
Error Messages • ILLEGAL CHARACTERS! • You are attempting to input and print characters that are not allowed for the bar code you are printing. → Re-input using proper characters. (page 39) • LINK ERROR! CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS! • The USB cable is not connected securely. → Secure and fully insert the USB cable into the connector. • NOW PRINTING (Appears when a print operation stops.) • The printer has become overheated due to successive print operations.
• THIS IS THE WRONG TYPE OF TAPE CARTRIDGE! • TOO MANY LINES! • The tape compartment cover is not closed securely. • The label you are trying to print contains more than the allowable number of lines for the tape width you are using. → Close the cover securely. (page 17) • The data you are trying to print or recall is not compatible with the type of tape cartridge loaded in the printer. → Turn off power and replace the tape cartridge.
Tape Width, Number of Lines, Size Factor List Built-in Logo List The maximum number of printable lines and maximum vertical size factor depend on the tape width and format being used.
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7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Specifications Model: KL-G2 INPUT Keyboard Layout: Typewriter (QWERTY) Character Types Alpha: 52 (A to Z, a to z); 179 (Á, ß, Ç, etc.
Number of printable lines: 1 to 2 for 6mm (1/4") wide tape 1 to 3 for 9mm (3/8") wide tape 1 to 5 for 12mm (1/2") wide tape 1 to 8 for 18mm (3/4") and 24mm (1") wide tape Built-in Memory Text memory: Approximately 2,000 characters Phrase Memory: Up to 49 characters (50 sets) Copy/paste: Up to 49 characters (9 sets) Power Supply, Other Operation power supply: Specified AC adaptor (AD-1832L) 8 AA-size alkaline batteries (commercially available) Built-in clock battery life: Approximately 8 years If the date an
Appendix Accented Characters A S C T D U E Y G Z H I J K L N O R APP-1
a t c u d y e z g h i j k l n o r s APP-2
Symbols ● GREEK, RUSSIAN ● SYMBOL ● DINGBAT ● NUMBER ● SUPER/SUB APP-3
Illustrations ● ILLUST 1 APP-4 ● ILLUST 2
Frames APP-5
APP-6
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