USER’ S MANUAL Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer CLP-7001 CLP-7002 CLP-7401
Chapter 1 Setup FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Chapter 1 Setup EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Chapter 1 Setup Important Safety Instructions 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6.
Chapter 1 Setup Notice 1. Before use, be sure to read this manual. And keep it handy for reference when needed. 2. The contents of this manual may change without prior notice. 3. Reproduction, transfer, or transmission of the contents of this manual without prior consent is strictly prohibited. 4. We are not liable for any damage resulting from the use of the information contained herein, regardless of errors, omissions, or misprints. 5.
Chapter 1 Setup SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS must be strictly observed ! ・ご使用前に必ず本書をよくお読み下さい。読み終わった後は大切に保管し、 ● To prevent personal injury or property damage, the following shall be strictly observed. ● The degree of possible injury and damage due to incorrect use or improperly following instructions is described below. WARNING Indicates a situation which, if not observed and handled properly, could result in death or serious injury.
Chapter 1 Setup WARNING n Never perform the following. If not avoided, these may cause damage or trouble to the printer or cause the printer to overheat and release smoke and cause burns or an electrical shock. If the printer is damaged or is malfunctioning, be sure to turn the power off immediately and remove the power cord from the outlet, then consult our service personnel. • Do not jolt or impact to the printer by stepping on, dropping or hitting the printer.
Chapter 1 Setup General Precautions 1. Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them. 2. Do not drop or put foreign matter such as clips and pins into the printer. This may cause problems. 3. Be careful when moving or carrying the printer. Dropping the printer may cause injury or property damage. 4. Make sure if you open the top cover, it is opened all the way. If only partially open, the cover could slam shut, possibly causing injury. 5.
Chapter 1 Setup Precautions When Installing the Printer 1. Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them. 2. Do not use or store the printer near fire, excessive moisture, in direct sunlight, near an air conditioner or heater or other source of unusually high or low temperature or humidity or excessive dust. 3. Do not place the printer where chemical reactions occur, such as in a laboratory. 4. Do not place the printer where air is mixed with salt or gas. 5.
Chapter 1 Setup Contents Before Operation FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ 1 EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ 2 Important Safety Instructions ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ 3 Notice ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ 4 Safety Instructions ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅
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Chapter 1 Setup Contents Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 1 Kinds of Paper ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ 34 2 Media Handling (When Using Front Sensors) ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ 35 3 Media Handling (When Using Adjustable Sensor) ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ 36 4 Paper Setting ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ 37 5 Kinds of Ribbon
Chapter 1 Setup Main Features High-speed, high-quality printing This printer adopts both a direct-thermal and thermal-transfer printing system with the line thermal head and its unique control IC enables high-speed and high-quality printing.
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Chapter 1 Setup Model Description This manual is prepared for the three models, CLP-7001, CLP-7002 and CLP-7401. The main different points on the specifications among the three are shown below.
Chapter 1 Setup Chapter 1 Setup 1 Confirmation of Carton Contents 2 Part Names and Functions 3 Connection to Power 4 Connection to a Computer 16
Chapter 1 Setup 1 Confirmation of Carton Contents Check that the following accessories are included with the printer in the carton. Power cord Roll holder Roll guide Paper core Ink ribbon User’s manual Cleaning pen Printer Label paper ＊ The empty carton and packing materials should be stored for future shipping of the printer. CAUTION • Be careful when moving or carrying the printer and when taking the printer out of the carton. The printer may cause injury or property damage if dropped.
Chapter 1 Setup 2 Part Names and Functions Front view ８ １ ３ １２ ６ ４ ５ ７ ９ １１ １０ ２ ① Cover Opens to allow loading of the paper and ribbon. ⑧ Open lever To swing the print head out of the way when loading the paper or cleaning the print head. (See Chapter 3.) ② Control panel To set the printer settings. (See Chapter 2.) ⑨ Open guide Holds down the paper. The movable sensor inside this (when the model is an adjustable sensor type) detects the paper position. (See Chapter 3.
Chapter 1 Setup 2 Part Names and Functions Rear view ３ ２ ５ ４ １ ① Serial interface connector To connect the serial interface cable. ④ Power inlet To connect the power cord. ② Parallel interface connector To connect the parallel interface cable. ⑤ PCMCIA memory card cover To protect the PCMCIA memory card from exposure to dust and foreign matter. To install a PCMCIA memory card, first unhook this cover, then slide it out. (See Appendixes.) ③ Power switch To turn on or off the power. (See Chapter 2.
Chapter 1 Setup 2 Part Names and Functions Control panel １ ６ ２ ７ ８ ５ ４ ３ ⑤ Stop key Stops the printer operating. ① LCD Displays the current printer status, configuration settings, or an error message. ⑥ Paper gap adjustment control To adjust the paper gap sensor sensitivity. ② LEDs One LED is the power indicator and the other is the error indicator. ⑦ Black line adjustment control To adjust the black line sensor sensitivity. ③ Pause key Temporarily pauses printing.
Before Operation 3 Connection to Power 1. Check that the power switch on the printer is turned OFF. 2. Connect the connector of the power cord to the power inlet on the printe r. 3. Insert the plug of the power cord in the AC outlet. AC outlet Power switch Power inlet CAUTION • Use an AC outlet that accepts a three-pronged plug. Otherwise, static electricity may be generated and there will be danger of electric shock.
Before Operation 4 Connection to a Computer An interface cable is necessary to connect the printer to a computer. To connect the cable, proceed as follows. 1. Turn off both power switches of the printer and the computer. 2. Connect the connector of one end of the interface cable to the interface connector at the lower side of the printer and secure it with screws. 3. Connect the connector of the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector on the computer and secure it with screws.
Before Operation Chapter 2 Printer Operation 1 Power On/Off 2 Normal Operating Mode 3 Printer Setup Mode 4 Self-Test Mode 5 System Maintenance Mode 6 Returning to Factory Setting 20
Before Operation 1 Power On/Off Turning on the power 1. Turn on the power switch on the back of the printer. 2. The green LED power indicator goes on. Check that the LCD screen displays ‘ON LINE.’ When displaying an error message When operating normally ON LINE HeadOpe When displaying no message Contrast adjustment control 21 Turn the LCD contrast adjustment control with a small Phillips head screwdriver.
Before Operation 1 Power On/Off Turning off the power 1. Turn off the power switch on the back of the printer. 2. The green LED power indicator goes off and any message on the LCD screen disappears.
Before Operation 2 Normal Operating Mode When the power is turned on, the printer enters normal operating mode. The control keys function as follows: ON LINE Stop key (STOP) With this key, the operator can stop and cancel the current print job. Pressing the Stop key during printing stops the printing immediately. Pressing the Stop key again cancels the print job. Feed key (FEED) Advance to the top of the next label.
Before Operation 3 Printer Setup Mode In this mode, the print mode, optional equipment ON/OFF and sensor selections are set up. Control keys function in the following. The printer configuration settings are stored in memory so they are maintained even after the power is turned off. ON LINE ON LINE Returns to normal operating mode. Pressing these keys simultaneously places the printer into printer setup mode. Selects the mode item. Selects the mode.
Before Operation 3 Printer Setup Mode 3. Change the paper gap sensor to the black line sensor with the Feed key. Edge Reflect 4. Return to normal operating mode with the Stop key. Reflect ON LINE Indication Mode item Printing mode Transfer DirectTM Peeling sensor PeelOFF PeelON Auto-cutter CutOFF CutON Tearing TearOFF TearON Sensor selection Edge Interpreter ※ INTP STD Reflect ContinuP INTP RST ※ Normally ‘INTP STD’ (interpreter standard) is used.
Before Operation 4 Self-Test Mode In this mode, self-test printing is performed. With this test printing, you can check the current printer configuration settings and print quality. After loading the paper and ribbon, operate the printer as follows: 1. Press and hold the Feed key while turning the printer on. When label paper is used: Hold down the Feed key for two (2) seconds and the printer will feed the paper and print samples 1 and 2 and stop.
Before Operation 4 Self-Test Mode Check the following items in the self-test mode.
Before Operation 5 System Maintenance Mode In this mode, the communication, adjustable sensor ON/OFF and sensor voltage selections are set up. The printer configuration settings are stored in memory so they are maintained even after the power is turned off. Control keys function as follows: ON LINE Return to normal operating mode. Pressing all these keys simultaneously places the printer into system maintenance mode. Selects the mode item. Selects the mode.
Before Operation 5 System Maintenance Mode 3. Change the paper gap sensor voltage to the black line sensor voltage with the Feed key. PE.*.**V BL.*.**V 4. Return to normal operating mode with the Stop key. ON LINE BL.*.**V Indication Mode item Baud rate 9600bps Data length 8bits 7bits NativeON NativeOF CmndSTD CmndAS4 Adjustable sensor ※3 AJSensOF AJSensON Voltage setting ※4 PE *.**V BL *.
Before Operation 5 System Maintenance Mode ※1 Native Normally ‘NativeON’ is used. See the Command Reference for details. ※2 Feed amount See the Command Reference for details. ※3 Command code Normally ‘CmndSTD’ is used. See the Command Reference for details. ※4 For adjustable sensor, the voltage setting must be done each time ‘AJSensOF’ is changed to ‘AJSensON, and vice versa.
Before Operation 6 Returning to Factory Setting To return the configuration already set in the printer setup mode or system maintenance mode to the factory setting, proceed as follows: Turn off the power switch. Press and hold the Pause, Feed and Stop keys simultaneously while turning on the power switch, and further continue holding down those keys. Press and hold those keys simultaneously while turning on the power switch S Mainte S/I Init You hear a ‘Pi’ sound.
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Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 1 Kinds of Paper 2 Media Handling (When Using Front Sensors) 3 Media Handling (When Using Adjustable Sensor) 4 Paper Setting 5 Kinds of Ribbon 6 Ribbon Setting 33
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 1 Kinds of Paper Item Specification Kinds of paper • Thermal-transfer paper • Direct-thermal paper The printer is capable of printing on direct-thermal or thermal-transfer paper. The paper must be high-quality. Otherwise, good print quality and extended print head life cannot be guaranteed. Type of paper • Label paper (continuous, die-cut, fanfold) • Tag paper • Ticket Both in-wound and out-wound paper rolls may be used. Size of paper Paper width Paper thickness 25.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 2 Media Handling (When Using Front Sensors) The front sensors consist of the transparent-type and reflective-type photosensors and the position of a label or tag is detected as follows: Transparent-type photosensor: Detects paper gap between labels and tag paper notch. Reflective-type photosensor: Detects black line. Note: Check that the adjustable sensor is set to ‘AJSensOF.’ (See Chapter 2.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon Using paper gap adjustment sensor Using paper gap adjustment sensor Using black line adjustment sensor Direction of paper feed 2.5mm Left margin 104.0mm Printable area (11.5mm) Right margin 3 Media Handling (When Using Adjustable Sensor) The adjustable sensor is the standard for CLP-7001 and CLP-7401 but it is the optional for CLP7002. Check that the adjustable sensor is set to ‘AJSensON.’ (See Chapter 2.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon Using paper gap adjustment sensor Using paper gap adjustment sensor Using black line adjustment sensor Direction of paper feed Printable area 2.5mm Left margin 104.0mm Printable area (11.5mm) Right margin 4 Paper Setting The printer is designed for easy loading of paper. Open the printer cover and set the paper as follows: 1. Push down the open lever to open the print head. 2. Push down the open guide lever to lift the open guide up. 3.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon CAUTION Be careful of the edges of the plates so injury or property damage is possible. 4 Paper Setting 4. ① Set the paper flush against the fixed paper guide on the left side. ② Guide the paper positively with the movable paper guide. ③ Align the paper top left edge with the notch of the tearing plate. ２ Movable paper guide １ ３ Notch of tearing plate 5. 6. Fixed paper guide Slightly hold down the paper so as not to be skew and push down the open guide for closing.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon Note: Make certain the green part is pressed properly. Otherwise, the printer mechanism may fail to close. 7. Close the printer cover. 8. Turn on the power to the printer. The LCD screen on the control panel will display ‘ON LINE.’ Press the Feed key. The paper will advance to the next label and stop.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 5 Kinds of Ribbon Item Kinds of ribbon Specification This printer uses a solid ink ribbon. ・ Wax Multipurpose ribbon. ・ Wax resin Multipurpose, high-quality ribbon. ・ Resin Special ribbon with weather resistance. When using this type, set the print speed slower and the printing energy greater. Type of ribbon Both in-wound and out-wound ribbons can be used.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 6 Ribbon Setting This printer is designed for easy loading of ribbon. Open the printer cover and set the ribbon as follows: 1. Push down the open lever to open the print head. 2. Insert the ribbon shaft in the hole of the ribbon until it is in its deepest position. 3. Set the ribbon holder on the transfer frame. １ ２ 4. Insert the ribbon shaft in the paper core until it is in its deepest position. Then set this on the front side of the transfer frame.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 6 Ribbon Setting 5. Turn the knob on the front side in the direction of arrow to remove the slack of the ribbon. 6. Push down the green part on the front side until it clicks to securely close the printer mechanism. Note: Make certain the green part is pressed properly. Otherwise, the printer mechanism may fail to close. 7. Close the printer cover. 8. Turn on the power to the printer. The LCD screen on the control panel will display ‘ON LINE.’ Press the Feed key.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon Chapter 4 Printer Adjustments 1 Using Paper Other Than the Recommended (Head Offset Adjustments) 2 Using Narrow Paper (Head Pressure Adjustments) 3 Using Narrow Ribbon (Ribbon Tension Adjustments) 4 Adjustable Sensor (For CLP-7001/7401) 5 Cleaning 43
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 1 Using Paper Other Than the Recommended (Head Offset Adjustments) The printer has already been factory-set to the proper print quality when using the recommended label paper.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 2 Using Narrow Paper (Head Pressure Adjustments) The printer has already been factory-set to the paper width of 112 mm (4.4 in). When you use narrow paper, adjust the head pressure as follows: 1. Looking at the check window on the upper frame, align the mark (the left edge of white plastic) with the width of the paper. (The print head is closed.) 2. Make fine adjustments, checking the print.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 3 Using Narrow Ribbon (Ribbon Tension Adjustments) If ribbon slips or wrinkles during printing, adjust the ribbon tension. The printer has already been factory-set to the ribbon width of 114 mm (4.5 in). When you use a different ribbon, adjust the ribbon tension as follows: 1. Hold the ribbon roll by one hand on the side of the knob you operate so that it does not turn. 2. Slightly push the knob to the ribbon roll and turn it until the stopper comes to the desired position.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 4 Adjustable Sensor (For CLP-7001/7401) ※ The adjustable sensor is the optional for CLP-7002. Adjustable knob Upper guide rail Mark (yellow) Operating procedure: 1. Move the adjustable sensor to your required detection position by tuning the adjustable knob. Measure your detection position beforehand. To set the detection position, align the scale marking on top of the upper guide rail with the sensor position mark (yellow) on the upper of the sensor.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 5 Cleaning Wipe off any foreign matter such as ribbon or paper residue, dust and adhesive substance stuck to the thermal head, ribbon guide roller, platen etc with the accessory cleaning pen or a soft cloth soaked in ethyl alcohol. Cleaning of the thermal head is essential to guarantee print quality and extend print head life especially when printing on the direct-thermal paper for long periods.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 1 Error Messages 2 Power Troubleshooting 3 Paper Feed Troubleshooting 4 Ribbon Feed Troubleshooting 5 Print Troubleshooting 6 Interface Troubleshooting 49
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 1 Error Messages When there is a problem with the printer: - A buzzer sounds. - The error indicator lights up. - An error message is displayed on the LCD screen. Error descriptions and corrective actions are shown below.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 1 Error Messages 2 Error indications and corrective actions Indication Description Corrective actions Battery Battery dead Automatically returned after displaying the error for a certain time. Change the lithium battery (CR2032). Note: Contact our service personnel to replace the battery. If the battery runs down, the realtime clock will stop and the contents of the memory switch will be lost.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon (communication control) 1 Error Messages Indication Description Corrective actions OverHeat Cooling Head overheat Wait until the head temperature goes down. When the temperature becomes low, the remaining printing resumes. Stop Stop key pressed Enters a pause after displaying ‘Stop’ by the Stop command. If the Pause key is pressed, the printing will resume. If the Stop key is pressed again, the stored printing contents are discarded and ‘ON LINE’ turns on.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 1 Error Messages Indication RibonOut Description Ribbon end Corrective actions Check the contents and clear with the Stop key. Install the ribbon. Check that ribbon winds properly. Correct the faulty setting of the print mode (direct-thermal or thermal-transfer). OverHeat PCB overheat Turn off the power and reset the printer. If this recurs, contact our service personnel. Fan stop Fan stops Check for fan stop caused by the problems such as foreign matter in the air vent.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 2 Power Troubleshooting Problem No power even with power switch turned ON. Cause and remedy • Power cord is not properly connected to the outlet. → Turn off the power switch and reconnect the power cord to the outlet properly. • Power cord is not properly connected to the power inlet. → Turn off the power switch and reconnect the power cord to the power inlet properly. • Input voltage is not correct; input voltage is greater or less than the rated voltage.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 3 Paper Feed Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Paper doesn't feed. ･ Wrong paper path. → Use correct path. (See Chapter 3) ･ Mechanism head is open. → Close the mechanism head. Paper skew. ･ Edge of paper is not in contact with the paper guide. → Slightly push the paper guide to the edge of the paper. (See Chapter 3) ･ Roll guide is not in contact with the roll paper. → Slightly push the roll guide to the roll paper.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 4 Ribbon Feed Troubleshooting Problem Ribbon doesn't wind. Ribbon wrinkles. Cause and remedy ･ Wrong ribbon path. → Use correct path. (See Chapter 3) ･ Ribbon winding direction is reversed. → Set it properly. (See Chapter 3) ･ Ribbon holder and winder tension is not correct. → Set it properly. (See Chapter 3) ･ Ribbon and paper are not proper. → Contact our service personnel. ･ Ribbon holder and winder tension is not correct. → Set it properly.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 5 Print Troubleshooting Problem Printing doesn't start. Cause and remedy → ･ Printer is not properly connected to the computer. Turn on the power switch. If power is not provided, follow the descriptions on Section 2: Power Troubleshooting, Chapter 5. → Turn off the power switch and connect it properly. (See Chaper 1) ･ Printer configuration setting is not proper. → Correct the printer configuration setting. (See Chaper 2) ･ Power to the printer is not turned on.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon Other printing abnormalities ･ Check the error message on LCD screen and correct it according to the descriptions on Section 1: Error Messages, Chapter 5.
Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 6 Interface Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Printer doesn't print. The following may be the probable causes: Print disordered. ･ Interface cable is not properly connected. → Check that the interface cable is connected properly. ･ Interface cable is not the standard type. → Replace it. ･ Communication parameter setting is not correct. → Set the system maintenance mode from the control panel and check/correct the communication parameter value.
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Appendixes 1 Options ● Factory and dealer (reseller) options 1. Auto-Cutter Specifications Remarks Cutting method Rotary cutter Max. thickness of cut paper 0.25 mm 0.01 in Min. length of cut paper 25.4 mm 1.0 in See the user’ s manual of the auto-cutter for details. 2. Peeler Specifications Width of paper 25.4−118 mm 1−4.65 in Max. diameter for roll paper 203 mm 8 in Inner diameter for roll paper 76 mm or more 3 in or more Min. length of label 25.4 mm 1 in Thickness of paper Max.
Appendixes 1 Options ● User options 4. PCMCIA Memory Card Summary Card type PCMCIA Type I flash memory card PCMCIA memory card applications Storing print format files Data in the field register area can be stored and loaded Storing graphic data Graphic data such as a corporate logo can be stored and recalled from the PCMCIA memory card and combined with field data and printed Storing downloaded fonts Downloaded HP Soft fonts can be stored Installation 1. Turn off the power to the printer. 2.
Appendixes 2 Specifications ● Main Specifications Item Printing Resolution Printing method Max. print width Max. print length Printing speed Print mode 812.
Appendixes Paper core inner diam. 25.4 mm 1 in ±0.254 mm ±0.
Appendixes 2 Specifications ● Main Specifications Item Description Bar codes Bar code on-board may vary depending on the model and destination. See the Command Reference for details ・ CODE 3 of 9 ・ CODE 128 Fonts ・ UPC-A ・ EAN13 ・ UPC-B ・ EAN8 Font and size on-board may vary depending on the model and destination.
Appendixes 2 Specifications ● Main Specifications Item 120V system Standards Environment Description UL 120V: U.S.A./ Canada 1950 CSA No.
Appendixes 2 Specifications ● Interface The printer is connected to a computer and prints labels according to the command from the computer. Two systems of interface connection to a computer are shown below. 1.
Appendixes 2 Specifications ● Interface Specifications 3. RS-232C loopback test After connector wiring as shown in the figure, place the printer into self-test mode. The printer will receive data that has been transmitted by printer itself and the test of receiving and transmitting data will be performed.
Appendixes 2 Specifications ● Interface Specifications 4. RS-232C protocol ① X-ON/X-OFF system (see figure) This is a control system in which the data transmitting request signal (X-ON (11H) code) and the data transmitting stop signal (X-OFF (13H) code) are output. Requirements of output of X-ON code: ・ When the power is switched to ON. ・ When the receive buffer has less than 2K bytes available, the X-OFF code is output, and the receive buffer has at least 4K bytes available.
Appendixes 2 Specifications ● Interface Specifications 5. Interface pin assignment The serial and parallel pin assignment tables are shown below. n Serial interface pin assignment table Pin No. Signal Input/Output Description 1 F.GND Output Frame ground 2 TXD Output RS-232C output data 3 RXD Input RS-232C input data 4 RTS Output 5 CTS Input 6 NC − Not connected 7 S.
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Appendixes 2 Specifications ● Interface Specifications n Parallel interface pin assignment table Pin No.
Appendixes 2 Specifications ● Example of Connection to a Computer When RS-232C is used: (IBM PC compatible) Communication control: XON/XOFF or CTS/DTR "PC" (DB25P) PRINTER (DB25P) F.GND 1 1 F.GND TXD 2 3 RXD RXD 3 2 TXD CTS 5 20 BUSY S.GND 7 7 S.
Appendixes 2 Specifications ● Tear-Off Function The tear-off function eliminates the waste of labels when tearing manually. It allows the paper to automatically advance to the tear position after printing. When this function is turned on, paper will be fed to the manual tear position after printing. The printer will feed back paper to the start print position when the next print job is sent.
Appendixes 2 Specifications ● Tear-Off Function 2. Tear-off when printing ・ If set, the tear-off feature will start if no data is transmitted from the computer after printing. If data is transmitted continuously from the computer, the tear-off function will be suppressed. Tear-off is only performed for the final label of each batch processing. (The tear-off is not performed until the specified number of print sheets is completed.
Appendixes 2 Specifications ● Tear-Off Function 3. Tear-off when feeding ・ The paper is fed to the tear position. ・ When the manual tearing is needed, tear the label at this time. ・ Perform next feeding or label printing. If the Feed key is pressed or next print data is transmitted from the computer, the printer will feed back paper to the previous print completed position and resume feeding or printing. 4. Priority order The following three functions (optional) cannot be performed simultaneously.
Appendixes 2 Specifications ● Cut Position Adjustments ・ The cut position can be specified with the ‘ fnnn’ of the system-level commands. When the tear-off function is turned on, the following initialization value is set in the printer. Initialization value: fnnn = f735 (73.5 mm) The values higher or lower will increase or decrease the amount of feed in the tear-off.
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