KL-C500 User’s Guide
Note of the following safety precautions before using the label printer for the first time. Keep these safety precautions and operating instructions on hand for future reference. About safety precaution symbols The following symbols are used in this manual and on the product itself to alert you and others to the risk of personal and material injury. Warning This symbol indicates an item that can result in death or serious personal injury if ignored.
Caution AC Power Cord • Do not leave the power cord near stoves or other sources of intense heat. Doing so can melt power cord insulation and create the danger of fire and electrical shock. • When unplugging the power cord from the wall socket, grasp the plug. Never pull on the cord itself. Doing so can damage the power cord and create the danger of fire and electrical shock. • Whenever leaving the unit unattended for long periods, be sure to unplug it from the wall socket.
Introduction Congratulations on your selection of this product. This label printer makes it possible for you to print adhesive labels for a wide variety of applications, such as: name tags, cassette tape labels, floppy disks, binders, and other applications.
Part 4 Deleting and Inserting Characters ............................................. Moving the Cursor .................................................................................. To move the cursor ............................................................................. Deleting Individual Characters ............................................................... To delete characters using the BS key ............................................... To delete characters using the DEL key .......
BAR CODE ............................................................................................. Bar Code Tape ................................................................................... EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E ........................................................ To print a bar code ............................................................................. ITF, CODE39, CODABAR .................................................................. To print a bar code ....................
General Guide Front Liquid crystal display (LCD) Tape cartridge compartment (Page E-8) Power Keys Turn power on and off. Using the Carrying Handle Pull up the carrying handle as shown in the illustration so you can use it for carrying the label printer. Replacing the Cover if it Comes Off Cover release Press to open the cover. If the cover comes off, replace it as shown in the illustration nearby. Take care to avoid damaging the tabs and hinges when installing the cover.
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.
Data Storage To reset the memory • The label printer has a built-in memory backup battery that supplies the power required to retain text and other data in memory. A label on the back of the label printer shows when the memory backup battery needs to be replaced. If the memory backup battery goes dead, data stored in memory will be corrupted or lost completely. Whenever it gets close to the battery replacement date noted on the label, take the label printer to your original retailer to have it replaced.
4. Check to make sure that the end of the tape is not bent. • If the end of the tape is bent, use scissors to cut off the bent portion. 11. Making sure that the tape is correctly exiting from the tape outlet, press FUNCTION and then IMAGE (CUT) to cut the tape. 5. Make sure that the tape is under the tape guide and that it is not bent or twisted. • Make sure the end of the tape is passing through the tape guide. If it isn’t, pass the end of the tape through the tape guide as shown in the illustration.
To change the message language Demo Print 1. On the SET UP menu, use u and i to highlight “LANGUAGE” and then press SET. After setting up the label printer, you may want to produce a demo print to make sure that everything is working properly. 2. Use u and i to highlight the language you want to use and then press SET. To produce a demo print Display Contrast Note that the contents of the demo print depends on the width of the tape loaded in the label printer.
Part 3 Inputting Characters and Symbols 1CAPS OFF/ON indicator (ab/AB) This indicator toggles between “ab” (lower-case) and “AB” (upper-case) each time you press the CAPS key. The initial default setting is lower-case (ab). 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.
4Character size display indicator This indicator shows the size of the character where the cursor is currently located. When a size error occurs, the label printer automatically adjusts the character size to fit the tape you are using. The character size indicator be) when it is all right to start printing. comes highlighted ( The characters size indicator value is replaced with dashes (--pt) when printing is impossible because there is no tape cartridge loaded or there are too many lines.
To input alpha-numeric characters About the CODE key... 1. Turn power on. 2. Input the first line of characters. • To input the upper-case letters, you can use either SHIFT or CAPS. With SHIFT you must shift the keyboard for each character. With CAPS the keyboard keeps its upper-case/lower-case setting until you press CAPS again. • Press SPACE to input spaces. • If you input a wrong character, press BS to delete it and input again. See page E-15 for other details on editing text.
Inputting Symbols, Dingbats, Special Numbers, Greek Characters, Russian Characters and Superscripted/ Subscripted Characters The SYMBOL menu provides you with a choice of symbols, dingbats, and special number formats, superscripted/subscripted characters, in addition to Greek and Russian letters. To use the SYMBOL menu 1. With the cursor at the location where you want to input a symbol, dingbat, number, or character, press the SYMBOL key to display the SYMBOL menu. 2.
Part 4 Deleting and Inserting Characters 1. Use t and y to move the cursor under “p”. 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 move the cursor • Press u to move the cursor one line up and i to move it one line down. • Press t to move the cursor to the left, and y to move the cursor to the right.
To clear a portion of text 1. Press FUNCTION and then BS (CLS). 2. Use u and i to highlight “PART” (if it isn’t already highlighted). 3. Press SET. 4. Use u, i, t and y to move the cursor to start point of the text you want to delete and press SET. 5. Use u, i, t and y to move the cursor to end point of the text you want to delete. • The text between the cursor and the start point is highlighted as you move the cursor. 6. Press SET to clear the highlighted text or ESC to abort without clearing anything.
Part 5 Character Attributes and Text Effects The operations in this part of the manual explain how to change fonts and character styles. These characteristics are called “character attributes.” It also tells you how to assign such text effects as underlining, shading, and box printing to text. Important! • Character attributes you specify affect printed text only. The characters on the display do not change. • Remember that character attributes are assigned to specific characters.
2. Move the cursor to the start block from which you want to change the font and then press SET to register your selection. 3. Move the cursor to the end block up to which you want to change the font and then press SET to register your selection and change the font. • At this point, the label printer returns to the text input screen. Character Styles There are ten character styles: normal, bold, outline, shadow, raised, italic, italicbold, italic-outline, italic-shadow, and italic-raised.
To find out current character style settings Use the t and y cursor keys to move the cursor around the display. The character style indicator points to the current character style setting for the character where the cursor is located. • The K indicator points to the character style that is assigned to the character where the cursor is currectly located. œ indicates combination of a character style with italic (italic-bold, italic-outline, italic-shadow, italic-raised).
2. Move the cursor to the start block from which you want to change the text effect and then press SET to register your selection. 3. Move the cursor to the end block up to which you want to change the text effect and then press SET to register your selection and change the effect. • At this point, the label printer returns to the text input screen. To change the text effect for lines of text 1.
■ Frame Justified Printing (Auto Sizing) Part 6 Character Sizes number of lines 1 2 46mm 85pt 34pt 36mm 68pt 26pt 24mm 43pt 17pt 12pt 18mm 34pt 14pt 9pt About Auto Sizing 12mm 20pt 9pt If you do not specify a character size, the label printer automatically selects the optimum size in accordance with the width of the tape and the number of lines you are using. If you are using frames (page E-33), characters are automatically balanced with the type of frame being used.
Direct specification of character sizes You can specify the character size in points to any one of 14 sizes from 9pt to 119pt. A character size change is indicated on the display by a character size mark.The following table shows the 14 character sizes that are available.
Important! The character size indicator becomes highlighted when you specify a character size that is too large to fit on the tape using the number of lines you have specified. In this case, the label printer automatically adjusts the character size so the text fits. Tape width 6mm 9mm 12mm 18mm 24mm 36mm 46mm Character Size 9pt 9pt-17pt 9pt-26pt 9pt-43pt 9pt-59pt 9pt-85pt 9pt-119pt • The range (From-To settings) for a character size specification cannot extend from one block to another. 5.
Important! You can use preset formats to specify character sizes for lines of text only when there is no character size specification already made inside of the text. If you press the SIZE key while the cursor is located inside of a block that already contains a character size mark, the character size specification menu appears instead of the menu below (RANGE menu). This means you cannot use the preset format menu when you have already made a character size specification in the same block.
Using the Layout Display To delete a block mark You can check the layout of your label at any time using the layout display. The layout display shows all of the graphics and text elements that make up your label to give you a general idea of how the label is laid out. To delete a block mark, use the procedures for DEL as described under “Deleting Individual Characters” (page E-15). You cannot use BS for deleting block marks. To show the layout display Feed setting (E-30) 1.
3. Specify whether you want your specifications to apply to one block or all blocks and then press SET. • If you specify one block, the specifications you make will be applied to the block where the cursor was located when you pressed FORM. EQUAL RAGGED CENTER RIGHT • Use u and i to move the highlighting between menu items. • The BLOCK FORMAT menu has four pages. Press SET while the first page is displayed to change to the second page.
All Text Operations The procedures in this section control the following parameters for all of the text on the display. • • • • • • Mirror printing (normal, mirror) Proportional character spacing (on, off) Block space (narrow, wide, none) Feed (long, medium, short, manual) Tape length (auto, fixed) Block alignment (left, equal, center, right) Use the BLOCK FORMAT menu to perform block operations. To display the OVERALL FORMAT menu 1. While there is text on the display, press FORM. 2.
LONG This setting causes the tape to feed 21mm at the beginning and end of each printing. About 21mm About 21mm MEDIUM This setting causes the tape to feed 10mm at the beginning and end of each printing. LEADING MARGIN AUTO TAPE CUT (Page E-30) leader MANUAL This setting doesn’t provide any side spaces of the printed text.
Part 8 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. • Printing text that has large dark areas, printing on wide tape, and printing continuously can cause the printer to become hot. When this happens, the message “GETTING READY...
Important! • Make sure that printed labels do not accumulate in the area around the tape outlet. Labels piling up around the tape outlet can cause tape jams and malfunction. ■ The following shows how printing is performed in accordance with the AUTO CUT setting for Multiple Copy Printing. AUTO CUT: ON label 1 label 2 Tape Cutting There are two methods for cutting tape. The auto tape cutter cuts the tape automatically after printing is complete. You can also perform a manual operation to cut the tape.
FEED: MANUAL To remove backing paper with the built-in peeler label 1 label 2 About 21 mm 1. Insert the label into the peeler. (FUNCTION IMAGE (CUT)) Important! • Auto tape cut is not performed after a tape feed operation (FUNCTION and then PRINT (FEED)). In such a case, manually cut the tape as required. • Pressing ESC does not stop an ongoing auto tape cut operation. If you want to interrupt an ongoing auto tape cut operation, wait until the auto tape cut operation is complete and then press ESC.
To remove backing paper with the peeler tool 1. Open the peeler slot. Button Slot Print Density 2. With the printed surface of the label facing downwards, insert it into the peeler. The print density setting controls how darkly figures are printed on your tapes. To adjust the print density 3. Close the peeler slot. 4. Press the button a number of times. ■ Note that adhesive from the tape may remain on the surface when you peel off a label.
Part 9 Frames Part 10 PRESETS Menu Functions The frame feature makes it easy to add attractive ornamental frames to your text. This part of the manual describes how to use the PRESETS menu to access a variety of different built-in functions that make label creation quicker and easier. To specify a frame around the printing area To Display the PRESETS Menu 1. Input the text you want to frame. 2. Press FRAME. 3. Use u, i, t and y to move the highlighting to the frame you want to use and press SET. 1.
To print a large-size label 1. While the PRESETS menu is on the display, use u and i to move the highlighting to “ENLARGED” and then press SET. 2. Input up to 16 characters of text, and then press SET. 3. Specify the print direction (page E-26) and either mirror or normal printing (page E-27). • Use u and i to move the highlighting between items, and t and y to change each setting. 4. After making the settings you want, press SET.
EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E ITF, CODE39, CODABAR The following applies to EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, and UPC-E bar codes. The following applies to ITF, CODE39 and CODABAR bar codes. To print a bar code To print a bar code 1. While the PRESETS menu is on the display, use u and i to move the highlighting to “BAR CODE” and then press SET. 2. Use u and i to move the highlighting to “NEW” and then press SET. 3. Use u and i to move the highlighting to the type of bar code you want to print and then press SET.
To recall a bar code from memory 1. While the BAR CODE menu is on the display, use u and i to move the highlighting to “RECALL” and then press SET. 2. Use u and i to display the name of the bar code you want, and then press SET to recall it. 3. Now you can make changes in the bar code and print it or store it as a new bar code. To delete a bar code from memory 1. While the BAR CODE menu is on the display, use u and i to move the highlighting to “DELETE” and then press SET. 2.
5. Press SET. • What you do next depends on whether or not you want to delete existing text on the display or combine the recalled text with existing text. NEW 1. Use u and i to move the highlighting to “NEW”. 2. Press SET to delete any text that was previously on the input screen and replace it with the recalled text. INSERT 1. Use u and i to move the highlighting to “INSERT” and then press SET. 2.
System requirements To send data from the PC to the label printer Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 95/98 English Version CPU: i486/66MHz or higher (Pentium 75MHz or higher recommendend) Connector: RS-232C port (D-sub 9-pin) 4. Recall the data you want to send. • See the User’s Guide that comes with the FA-930C for details on how to recall data.
Item Power On Reset Horizontal Horizontal Text Alignment Left Left Character Pitch 8/8 8/8 Part 13 Reference Horz/Vert 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.
Initializing the Label Printer If you experience serious malfunction of the label printer or if operation fails completely, try performing the following operation to initialize the printer. • Format Indicator for Print Size Specified by Character Specification, Just Fit (Auto Sizing) (9 or 10 lines) Example: 10 lines in a block, cursor located in line 5 Important! Initializing the label printer deletes all memory contents. Make sure you have a back-up copy of text stored in memory if you need it.
Illustrations Symbols, Dingbats, and Special Characters ● NUMBER ● GREEK, RUSSIAN ● SYMBOL ● DINGBAT ● SUPERSCRIPT/SUBSCRIPT E-41
Frames Fonts 1. SANS-SERIF 2. OLD FACE 3. COURIER 4. LOGO STYLE 5. SANS-SERIF ROUNDED 6. ROMAN 7. RICH STROKE 8. STENCIL 9. BOLD SCRIPT 10. BLACK LETTER Enlarged Label Measurements Tape Width 36mm 46mm Item 2 Pieces 3 Pieces 4 Pieces 144mm Character Size 72mm 108mm Resulting Tape Width 72mm 108mm 144mm Character Size 90mm 135mm 180mm Resulting Tape Width 92mm 138mm 184mm • You cannot use 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, 24mm or colored tapes.
Bar Code Specifications Bar Code Type Check Print Digit *1 Digits *3 Input Digits *4 Automatically Assigned Number of Digits Check Digit *1 Input Characters *8 EAN-13 Yes 13 12 — 1 Numerals EAN-8 Yes 8 7 — 1 Numerals UPC-A Yes 12 11 — 1 Numerals UPC-E (Yes) *2 6 6 — — Numerals No 4 to 22 4 to 22 (even only) *5 — — Yes 4 to 22 3 to 21 (odd only) *6 — 1 No 4 to 22 2 to 20 2 *7 — ITF Numerals CODE39 Yes 4 to 22 1 to 19 *4 An error message is displayed whene
Tape does not come out when PRINT is pressed. Possible Cause Action Tape cartridge compartment cover is not closed completely. Securely close the tape cartridge 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. Important! Never do any of the following while printing is in progress.
• Using Labels Label will not adhere to a surface. Possible Cause Action The backing paper is still on the back of the tape. Peel the backing paper from the back of the tape to expose the adhesive. Surface is unsuitable for affixing a tape. Labels do not adhere well to surfaces that are rough, wet, oily, or dirty. • Data Communication Cannot transfer data. Possible Cause Action Poor data communication cable connection Make sure the data communication cable jacks are connected securely.
Possible Cause Action Page INPUT TEXT! Message Attempt made to perform text save without inputting text first. Input text and then perform text save operation. E-36 INPUT TEXT WILL BE CLEARED! OK TO CONTINUE? SET/ESC Selecting enlarged printing, the barcode printing menu (PRESETS), or the data communication menu(COMPUTER LINK) while there is input text on the display. • To proceed with the operation and delete the text, press SET. • To cancel the operation, press ESC and then save the text.
Message PRINTING ERROR! CHECK THE TAPE CARTRIDGE! Possible Cause • Tape jam during printing Message THAT NAME IS ALREADY USED! • Some foreign object or tape residue on the rubber roller Action Page • Turn off power, re- E-8 move the tape car- E-9 tridge, and clear the tape jam. • Turn off power, remove the tape cartridge, and remove the foreign object. • Clean the rubber E-39 roller to remove the foreign object. RESET THE LABEL PRINTER! Memory has not been initialized yet.
Preset Format Normal Printing See page E-49 for the maximum number of lines that can be printed with frame printing.
Frame Printing 9pt 9pt 17pt 17pt 17pt 14pt 26pt 26pt 20pt 14pt 34pt 34pt 20pt 14pt 9pt 9pt B 34pt 26pt C 51pt 34pt D 68pt 51pt E F B C D E F G H A B 85pt 85pt 85pt 59pt 68pt 68pt 43pt 43pt 43pt 34pt 34pt 34pt 20pt 20pt 20pt 14pt 14pt 14pt Format Lines C 46mm 36mm 24mm 18mm 12mm 9pt 14pt 9pt 17pt 14pt 9pt 9pt 34pt 26pt 17pt 17pt 14pt 9pt 9pt 34pt 26pt 17pt 12pt 17pt 14pt 9pt 34pt 26pt 17pt D 9pt E 9pt 9pt F 9pt 17pt 14pt
Specifications Model: KL-C500 Input Keyboard Layout: Typewriter (QWERTY) Character Types Alpha (English and other languages): 52 (A~Z, a~z), 99 (Á, ß, Ç, W etc.) Numbers: 10 Symbols/Greek and Russian Characters: 331 Illustrations: 126 Display Type: Liquid crystal display Character matrix: 144 × 64-dot plus symbol Columns: 18 Lines: 4 Printing Type: Monochrome: Melt-type thermal transfer Color: Thermal dye sublimation Speed: Approximately 6.
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