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.
EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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.
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.
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.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a new Citizen CLP series label printer. This manual is designed to help you quickly understand the basic operations of this printer. Design features This printer is designed to accurately print bar codes and various character fonts on media such as tags and labels at high speeds. Both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing is possible.
Table of Contents FCC Compliance Statement for American Users.............................. i Compliance Statement for European Users...................................... i EMI Compliance Statement for Canadian Users .............................. ii Important Safety Instructions ............................................................ iii Notice ................................................................................................ iv Trademark Acknowledgement.................................
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Chapter 1 Unpacking Chapter 1 Unpacking First open the carton and take out the accessory box and the printer front cover, then lift the printer main body out of the carton, holding the bottom of the printer firmly. Also keep the carton and packing materials as the printer must be packed properly with the carton and packing materials for future shipment. CAUTION • When taking the printer out of the carton, prepare ample space to set the printer down.
Chapter 1 Unpacking 1.1 Checking items inside the accessory box First, you should check that all of the following items are inside the accessory box. If any are missing, please contact your supplier.
Chapter 2 Safety Precautions Chapter 2 Safety Precautions This chapter describes safety precautions when using the printer. Please read and understand the precautions in this chapter before using the printer. z Safety signs The various safety signs included in this manual and pasted on the printer are intended to inform you of the correct and safe handling of this printer and protect against personal injury and property damage.
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Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts This chapter describes the names and functions of each part of the printer. 3.1 Printer main body 1 Opening/closing and detachment of the front cover To open the front cover, catch hold of the right edge of the front cover with your fingers and open it in the direction as shown with arrow.
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Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts 3.2 Control panel The control panel consists of an LCD displaying two lines of eight characters, two LEDs and six control keys. Two functions are assigned to each key except the MODE key. z Indications LCD (Display) Shows the current printer status by a message on the display. POWER LED Lights up when the printer power is turned on. READY LED • Lights up when the printer is placed into the print ready state.
Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts z Control keys On the control panel legend, in Ready mode, the text written ABOVE each key shows the key's function. In Menu mode, the text written BELOW each key shows the key's function. MODE key When the MODE key is pressed, the printer is placed into the Ready mode. When the MODE key is pressed again, the printer is placed into the Menu mode. Each time the MODE key is pressed, the printer toggles between the Ready mode and Menu mode.
Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts MODE key Printer enters the Menu mode, and the '∗ Page Setup' menu is shown on the LCD (Display). (See P31) Key functions in the Menu mode MENU key Selects the next Group Menu or Menu Item. (See P31 − 33) UP key • Selects the next Group Menu or Menu Item. (See P31 − 33) • Selects the next Value of the Menu Item. (See P31 − 33) DOWN key • Selects the previous Group Menu or Menu Item. (See P31 − 33) • Selects the previous Value of the Menu Item.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon This chapter describes all of the types of media available for this printer and how to load the media and ribbon. Unless otherwise specified, the term 'media,' 'paper,' 'page,' 'labels' or 'tags' is referring to any media that is being printed using the printer. 4.1 Types of media We recommend that you should use a genuine Citizen paper or its equivalent.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon ♦ Center-punched hole tag Holes (2.5mm diameter) are perforated lengthwise along the central line of the tag. ♦ Black mark tag Black marks are printed on the back of the tag at the center or on the right side in the direction of feed. ♦ Corner-with-a-radius cut tag The cuts on the edge of this tag are deeper than the cuts on center-hole tag.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon z Label Media with adhesive material on the back are referred to as labels. Labels are peeled off the liner piece by piece and stuck to a product or item. ♦ Labels with inter-label gap There are gaps between labels. ♦ Black mark label Black marks are printed on the back of the label line on the central line or right side in the direction of feed.
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Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 4.3 Loading the paper The out-wound roll of paper is the standard, although inward-wound media can also be used. See Page 23 for details. The paper core diameters for the roll of paper are 1, 3, or 4 inches. The standard core sizes are 1 and 3 inches.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 3. Move the blue printhead lever towards the back of the printer to lift the printhead block. Push the blue paper guide roller release lever to lift the paper guide roller, and lower the paper guide. Paper guide Paper guide roller release lever Printhead lever 4. Turn the blue paper holder knob counterclockwise, and remove the paper holder from the shaft.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 5. To load the roll of paper, first insert the paper core adaptors (3-inch) into the paper core (see SUGGESTION below), where they must be positioned properly, and put those onto the paper roll shaft, pushing the roll of paper to the deepest side, then attach the paper holder to the paper roll shaft.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 7. Let the edge of the roll of paper nearer to the control panel butt against the fan-shaped metal paper guide (on the deepest side) and turn the paper holder knob clockwise to lock the paper holder. Paper holder knob 8. Slide the blue paper guide to the edge of the roll of paper in the direction of feed and turn it upwards. Paper guide Edge of the roll of paper 9.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 10. Close the right side cover and the front cover. Loading the paper is now completed. CAUTION When the inward-wound roll of paper is used, first put the roll of paper onto the paper roll shaft so that it can be wound clockwise as shown blow, then pull the end of the roll of paper through the printer as before. Inward-wound CAUTION The maximum outer diameter of the inward-wound roll of paper is 250 mm (9.84 in).
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 4.4 Loading the ribbon We recommend that you should use a genuine Citizen ribbon or its equivalent. The ribbon (with paper core) is loaded into the printer using the two ribbon bobbins supplied. The ribbon passes from the source ribbon core (unused) to the destination core of used ribbon. 1. Open the front cover by pulling the right hand side of the cover towards you. 2.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 4. Insert the bobbins into the source ribbon and destination paper cores respectively. 5. Fit the destination paper core with the bobbin on the left side ribbon shaft holder and click into position. 6. Feed the ribbon bobbin a certain length and set it on the right side ribbon shaft holder and click into position. 7. Pass the ribbon through the lower side of the printhead block onto the destination ribbon core.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 9. Close the right side cover and then close the front cover, allowing the magnetic catch to firmly hold the front cover. The ribbon is now loaded. NOTE The following procedure may help you load the ribbon more easily. First insert the bobbins into the source and destination ribbon cores, affix the adhesive tape at the end of the ribbon and then wind the ribbon around the bobbin until the tape is hidden.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 4.5 Printhead pressure adjustments The paper width for this printer is 19-115 mm (0.75-4.53 in). When a narrow width of paper or thick media is used, the printhead pressure across the print area is not even so poor print quality etc may occur. Before making adjustments, the paper must be loaded and the printhead block be lowered and locked. If the ribbon is loaded, the front bobbin should be removed and laid down in front of the printer.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 4.6 Paper sensor adjustments Using the paper sensor adjust-knob, adjustments to the paper sensor can be made to suit the kind of media that is being used. Before making adjustments, the paper must be loaded and the pinch roller be lowered. The two holes in the sensor arm correspond to the two different sensor positions, i.e., a hole 'R' for the reflective sensor and a hole 'T' for the transparent sensor.
Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel After loading the paper and ribbon, connect the power cord and turn your printer on. 5.1 Connecting to a power outlet First plug the power cord into the AC power input on the back of the printer, then plug the other end of the power cord into the AC power outlet. CAUTION The specifications of the power cord may vary, depending on the rules of the destination.
Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel 5.2 Turning the printer ON Turn ON the power switch. • Press "|" for ON. • Press "O" to turn off the printer. Once the power is turned ON, the following initial messages are displayed on the screen for about three seconds.
Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel 5.3 Ready Mode and Menu Mode This section describes the operation flow of the Ready mode and Menu mode. This printer can be easily operated using the six keys on the control panel.
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Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus This chapter explains all the possible menu options for configuring the barcode printer. Refer to Chapter 5 for information on the operation of the menus system and which keys perform which actions. 6.
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Troubleshooting When an error occurs, an error message is displayed on the LCD panel. This chapter describes corrective actions to be taken when error message is received or problems or difficulties are experienced. 7.1 Items to check in case of trouble If problems or difficulties are experienced during the operation of the printer, please check the following table to try and resolve your problem.
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Chapter 8 Maintenance Chapter 8 Maintenance Since this printer uses a thermal head and a carbon ink ribbon, thermal paper dust etc may adhere to the printhead or other related parts. In this case, printing errors or failure of the printhead may occur. If paper dust or ribbon material adheres to the printhead, irregular printer movements, paper jams or poor print quality may occur. Therefore, be sure to clean the printhead, platen and paper path periodically.
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Chapter 9 Specifications 9.2 Interfaces 1 Serial interface Specifications Transfer method: Start stop synchronous dual communication system Signal level: RS-232C Baud rate: 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps Data bits: 7 or 8 Start bits: 1 Stop bits: 1 or 2 Parity: Even, odd, or none Connector: D-SUB 25PIN 17LE-13250-27(D41)(DDK) or its equivalent XON/XOFF protocol XON code output requirements: • Communication is enabled after power is turned ON.
Chapter 9 Specifications DTR protocol DTR signal "Ready (High)" level requirements: The following must be satisfied: • Printer is on line. • Receive buffer has more than 1K bytes available. Note: When receive buffer has less than 128 bytes available, DTR signal becomes "Busy (Low)" level and this "Busy (Low) level is kept until receive buffer has at least 1K bytes available. DTR signal "Busy (Low)" level requirements: The following must be satisfied: • Printer is in error.
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Chapter 9 9.3 Printable area The accurate print position is illustrated below.
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Chapter 9 Specifications 9.6 Peeler (optional) Peeler specifications Paper width: 115 mm (4.53 in) Maximum diameter of paper roll: 203 mm (8 in) Minimum inner diameter of paper roll: 76 mm (3 in) Maximum label length: 120 mm (4.72 in) Minimum label length: 25.4 mm (1 in) Maximum paper thickness: 0.17 mm (0.067 in) Maximum liner thickness: 0.07 mm (0.0027 in) 9.
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