KL-P350W User’s Guide Supported Tape Widths 6 mm 9 mm 12 18 24 mm mm mm MO2003-C © 2018 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
Important! Before using this printer, be sure to read and follow the information in the “Safety Precautions” section of this manual. Be sure to keep all user documentation handy for future reference.
Contents Safety Precautions...................................................................................................4 Precautions During Use...........................................................................................9 Check to make sure that everything has been included with the printer.........11 Read this before using the printer!.......................................................................11 Printer User Documentation.....................................................
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Safety Precautions Thank you for purchasing this printer. Before using it, be sure to read and follow these “Safety Precautions”. Also, keep this manual in a safe place where it is always available for future reference. Warning Indicates something that creates a risk of death or serious personal injury. Caution Indicates something that creates a risk of minor personal injury or physical damage. Symbol Examples The white symbol indicates something you should not do.
Warning AC Adaptor, USB Cable Observe the precautions below in order to avoid the risk of fire and electrical shock from the AC adaptor and USB cable. • Use only the specified type of AC adaptor and USB cable. • Use only the included power cord. • Use the AC adaptor only with the device specified for it. • Do not plug the power cord into an outlet with the wrong voltage rating. • Do not plug into an overloaded extension cord or power outlet.
Warning Abnormalities (Smoke, Odor, Heat Generation, etc.) Do not use the product if it is emitting smoke, odor, heat, or exhibiting any other abnormality. Do not use the product after it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the steps below. 1. Turn off power. 2. Disconnect the USB cable. 3. Unplug the AC adaptor power plug from the power outlet. 4. Contact your original retailer or a CASIO Service Center.
Warning In the case of a lightning storm, do not touch the device plugged into the power outlet. Lightning creates the risk of electric shock. Effect on Other Electronic Devices When using the product in a medical facility or aircraft, follow the instructions of local personnel and crew concerning use of such devices. Do not use the product in an area where use of such devices is prohibited.
Caution Connections Connect only specified devices and items to connectors. Connecting to other devices and items creates the risk of fire and electric shock. AC Adaptor Observe the precautions below in order to avoid AC adaptor fire and electric shock. • Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it will go. • After use, unplug the power plug from the power outlet. • When unplugging the power plug, do not pull on the power cord. Grasp the plug.
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. • Avoid using the printer in any location where any of the following is present: exposure to direct sunlight, high humidity, static electric charge, extreme temperature fluctuations, extreme temperatures. The operating temperature range of the printer is: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).
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Check to make sure that everything has been included with the printer. Label printer AD-1824L AC adaptor (with power cord) The shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. USB cable Tape cartridge (18 mm wide) KL-P350W Quick Start Guide Read this before using the printer! Printer User Documentation This section explains the user documentation required for using this printer.
Printer Operation Flow Install the software. Page 13 Connect to a computer. Connect to a phone. Pages 21, 24 Page 25 Use LABEL DESIGN MAKER to create the data to be printed. Load a tape cartridge. Page 16 Print the label.
Installing the Software Use the LABEL DESIGN MAKER label printing software to create labels for this printer. At the website below, you can select either “For a computer” or “For a phone”. On the page that appears, download and install LABEL DESIGN MAKER. Download LABEL DESIGN MAKER here: https://labeldesignmaker.casio.jp • For information about supported operating systems, versions, and other running environment details, refer to the above download page.
Names of Parts and Their Functions Feed key Press to feed the tape. Tape compartment Cut key Press to cut the tape. Remaining tape window (tape window) ON/Stand-by key Tape cartridge cover open button Power lamp Wireless LAN key Wireless LAN lamp Front Status lamp Tape outlet Re-print key Press to re-print. Memory print key Press to register or print created data. Back USB port Plug in a USB cable when connecting to a computer. 14 AC adaptor connection terminal Connect the specified AC adaptor.
Turning Power On and Off Use the procedures below to turn power on or off. ■■To turn on power Press . This will turn on power and cause the power lamp to light green. • Before turning on power, connect the supplied AC adaptor and power cord to the printer. For information about connections, refer to steps 2 through 4 under “Connecting with a USB Cable (Computer Only)” (page 21) ■■To turn off power Press . This will turn off power and cause the power lamp to go out.
Loading and Removing a Tape Cartridge A tape cartridge must be loaded in the printer in order to print a label. A tape cartridge comes with the printer, and there are various types of tape cartridges that are also available separately. • This printer supports the following tape widths: 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm. Important! • When replacing the tape cartridge, position the printer with the tape window facing upwards. To load a tape cartridge 1. Press the printer’s to turn off power. 2.
4. Check the condition of the tape and the ink Tape guide ribbon. • Make sure the leading end of the tape is not bent. If it is, use scissors to trim off the bent part. • Make sure the leading end of the tape is passing through the tape guide. • Make sure there is no slack in the ink ribbon. Tape (Pull out about 3cm.) Ink ribbon (under the tape) Important! • Tape once pulled out of the cartridge cannot be pushed back in. • Do not apply excessive force when pulling on the tape.
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. Important! • An improperly loaded tape cartridge can cause the ribbon to break.
6. Attach and close the tape compartment cover. a b • Hook the hinges of the cover onto the printer at the two points marked “a” in the illustration and then close the cover. Press down at point “b” in the illustration until the cover clicks securely into place. • Do not pull the tape with excessive force or try to force tape back in while the tape cartridge is loaded in the printer.
To remove a tape cartridge 1. Press the printer’s to turn off power. 2. Press the tape cartridge cover open button and remove the tape compartment cover. 3. Remove the tape cartridge from the printer. • The print head is hot immediately after printing, so wait until it is cooled down before removing the tape cartridge.
Connecting with the USB Cable (Computer Only) Important! • Do not connect the printer to a computer that does not have LABEL DESIGN MAKER installed. Install LABEL DESIGN MAKER first and then connect. To connect 1. Start up the computer and then connect the supplied USB cable to a USB port on the computer. 1 Important! • Be sure to 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.
6. Connect the USB cable to the printer’s USB 6 port. Important! • Wireless LAN and USB operation cannot be performed at the same time. To disconnect 1. On the printer, press to turn off power. 2. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. 3. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and then disconnect it from the printer. Important! • Do not disconnect the AC adaptor or USB cable from the printer while printing is in progress. Doing so can lead to malfunction.
Connecting Over a Wireless LAN In addition to connection with a computer using a USB cable, your printer can also connect with a computer or phone over a wireless LAN. Wireless LAN Mode The wireless LAN function of the printer has a Client mode and an Access Point mode. • Network communication (mail send/receive, etc.) is not possible during Access Point mode connection, so Client mode connection is recommended.
■■Access Point Mode In this mode, you can establish a direct wireless LAN connection between the printer and a computer or phone. Since the printer functions as an access point, it can connect to another device even when a wireless LAN router or another wireless LAN access point environment is not available. Getting Ready to Connect 1. Connect the AC adaptor and power cord to the printer. • See steps 2 through 4 under “Connecting with the USB Cable (Computer Only)” (page 21). 2.
■■Connecting with the Access Point Mode In this mode, you can establish a direct wireless LAN connection with a computer. Since the printer functions as an access point, it can connect to another device even when a wireless LAN environment is not available. You should be able to connect with the Access Point Mode under initial default settings. 1. On the printer, press to turn on wireless LAN. • This causes the wireless LAN lamp to flash green (page 35). 2.
3. With the LABEL DESIGN MAKER phone app Print Settings, specify the printer to be connected. • KL-P350W Printer Name (initial default): My CASIO PC LABEL PRINTER 18 Initializing Printer Settings Use the procedure below to return the printer to its initial factory default setup. Important! • Note that initializing settings will delete all setting information currently registered on the printer.
Stopping a Print Operation To interrupt an ongoing print operation, press . • After printing stops, cut the tape manually. For information about how to cut tape, see “Cutting the Tape”. Feeding the Tape You can perform a tape feed operation either before or after printing. 1. Press . • This will feed the tape by a fixed amount. Cutting the Tape Normally, the printer will cut the tape automatically after printing is complete. You can also cut the tape manually as required. 1. Press .
Affixing a Label to a Surface 1. If required, use scissors or some other implement to trim the label to the desired size or shape. 2. Peel off the backing of the label and affix the label to the desired surface. • Bending a corner of the label makes the backing easier to peel off. HAPPY! PPY! • Removing a label from a surface where it was affixed may cause adhesive residue to remain on the surface. Important! Do not try to affix a label to the objects or at the locations described below.
Print Modes (Computer Printing Only) You can select either of the following print modes: Normal Print, Magnetic Tape. Select the print mode on the LABEL DESIGN MAKER setting screen. • Normally, you should use the Normal Print mode. ■■Printing on Magnetic Tape • Use the LABEL DESIGN MAKER label printing software. The LABEL DESIGN MAKER phone app does not support magnetic tape printing. • Configure the following settings: Tape Size: 24 mm (16 mm), Print Mode: Magnetic Tape.
Printing Label Data From Printer Memory Your printer’s Reprint function and Memory Print function let you print label data from printer memory. Re-printing the Last Label Printed (Reprint) Reprint lets you re-print the last label you printed. You can re-print even when the printer is not connected to a computer or phone. This comes in handy when you need one more copy of a label you just printed. 1. Press . • This prints one copy of the last label that was printed.
2. After printing is complete, hold down for at least three seconds. Release the key when the status lamp lights green. • The status lamp will remain lit for about one second, indicating that the Memory Print data was saved. • Memory Print data is not cleared if you turn off printer power or print a different label. For information about how to delete Memory Print data, see “To delete Memory Print Data” below. Important! • Data for only one label can be stored in printer memory.
User Maintenance 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. Using a Cotton Swab for Cleaning 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. 1. Positioning the printer with the tape window facing upwards, press the tape cartridge cover open button and open the cover.
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 a CASIO service center. Symptom Possible Cause Required Action The AC adaptor and power cord are not connected securely. Correctly connect the AC adaptor and power cord. (page 21) You are using the wrong type of AC adaptor. Use the specified AC adaptor.
Symptom ●● No tape comes out when I try to print. Possible Cause Required Action The tape compartment cover is not closed securely. Close the cover securely. The cartridge is out of tape. Replace the tape cartridge with a new one (sold separately). Tape is jammed. Remove the tape cartridge from the printer and pull out the jammed tape with your fingers. Use scissors to trim off the tape you pulled out. Next, correctly load the cartridge back into the printer.
Symptom Possible Cause Required Action • There is a problem with ●● I cannot connect using wireless LAN. the wireless LAN settings. • You forgot the password. Initialize printer settings, reconfigure wireless LAN settings, and then try connecting again. (page 26) ●● The Printer not found. error message is displayed. Use the printer’s to turn power off and then back on again. Next, try establishing a wireless LAN connection again.
Status Lamp Unit Status Reprint or Memory Print operation in progress Lamp Light/Flash Pattern Green Tape jam Red Printing stopped, no Reprint data, data save failed Red Wrong tape cartridge loaded Load 18 mm or 24 mm tape. Red Load 9 mm or 12 mm tape. Red Load 6 mm tape.
Specifications Model Name: KL-P350W Printing Printing resolution: Printing method: Printing speed: 200 dpi Thermal transfer 20 mm per second maximum (6 to 18 mm wide tape printing) 10 mm per second maximum (24 mm wide tape printing) 5 mm per second maximum (magnetic tape printing)* • Printing speed depends on the printing environment, printing conditions, etc.
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