User Manual - Goodson Imports
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1. Black mark detection Transparent sensor Label width we Media direction Min value mm inches 19 50 0 77 Reflective sensor Max value mm inches 118 00 4 65 Liner width 19 50 0 77 118 00 4 65 Label left edge position 0 0 2 54 0 10 Length of gap between labels 2 54 0 10 812 8 32 00 Label length 6 35 0 25 812 8 32 00 Label pitch 6 35 0 25 812 8 32 00 Liner thickness 0 06 0 0025 0 125 0 0049 Total media thickness 0 06 0 0025 0 25 0 01 Position of right edge of notch 3 60 0 14 60 80 2 39 Position of left edge of notch 0 0 57 20 2 25 Notch length 2 54 0 10 17 80 0 70 Right edge of black mark 15 00 0 59 66 50 2 62 z r o m o o gt Left edge of black mark 0 0 51 5 2 02 Black mark width 3 18 0 125 17 80 0 70 Use a transparent sensor for label media gaps and media with black marks Use a transparent sensor for fan fold media If the label pitch is 1 inch or less set the Small Media Adjustment menu to ON and match it to the label that uses the value of the Small Media Length menu Printer Operation Setting the Media Installing the Media 1 Push the large blue head open lever to release the head unit and sens2. YES Do you want to change Page Setup Menu items Ww Yes PAUSE No STOP Exit MODE Change Value Print Speed 4 IPS ave ange Value xitz Save PAUSE Change Value STOP Exit MODE S Print Speed 2 IPS ave Sane PAUSE Change Value STOP Exit MODE WwW ran Print Darkness 10 Next Digit 4 Save PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP k to change Page Setup Menu items D 4 Exit MODE MUSE Nov STOP Exite MODE Bensor See Through Change Value PrinviRarkneee i ae e SS Save PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP v Exit MODE Mar shirt 0 oo PAUSE Next Digitz FEED Change Value STOP Save Print Darkness 1 Exit MODE Save PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP l position 0 001N w Exit MODE PAUSE Next Digit FEEO Change Value STOP Save Continuous Medis Length 04 00IN PPOR Save PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP pus Medis Length 94 00IN v Exit MODE PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP Exit MODE Save Vertical Position 40 00IN prkness 1 Save PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP f 5 A A D 4 Exit MODE PAUSE Next Dit IREED Change Value STOP Save Horizontal Shift 0 OOIN Pooriness 19 Kaas e 2 PAUSE Next Digit FEEO Change Value STOP ave PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP EA GDE v Exit MODE Exit Media Sensor See Through 16 Save PAUSE Change Value STOP Exit MODE PAUSE Next Digit F
3. FACTRY USE ONLY Appendixes Interfaces XON XOFF Protocol Requirements to output X ON code e Communication is possible when the power is on e When the receive buffer has less than 2K byte available XOFF code is output then the receive buffer has at least at least 4K bytes available Requirements to output the X OFF code e When the receive buffer has less than 2K bytes available Receive buffer 16kB XON XOFF DTR Protocol Conditions when the DTR signal is Ready High All the following conditions are satisfied e The receive buffer is 2K byte or more available capacity When the receive buffer has less than 2K byte available and the DTR signal has changed to BUSY Low status BUSY status is maintained until the capacity of the receive buffer has reached 4 Kbytes or more Conditions when DTR signal is Busy Low e When the receive buffer has fallen to less than 2K byte available Appendixes Parallel Interface Specifications Transmission mode Interfaces 8 bit parallel data Receive buffer size 16kB Transmission modes Compatible mode It is an asynchronous forward direction of the byte width from host to printer channel and the interface line of the data is operated in accordance with signal line definitions of Centronics NIBBLE mode Nibble mode is asynchronous reverse channel communication with data transmission controlled by the host computer In r
4. Citizen CLP 521 Vue Print Menu System The four control panel buttons are used to select different options Generally Yes Select Save PAUSE P Key No Next Item Increase Item STOP S Key Next Digit FEED F Key Exit to previous menu MODE M Key YES HP Do you want to reset this printer to factory settings RSS v Yes PAUSE No STOP NO D Are you sure If Yes Press FEED key for 3 seconds 7 v If No Press STOP key Ban ie ii ren mn age NO gt Do you want to print the current menu settings Yes PAUSE No STOP NO H Do you want to change the menu settings u want to change the menu settings Nes PAUSE No STOP Qu want to print the current menu settings Mes PAUSE No STOP Are you sure Ww Yes PAUSE No STOP If Yes Press FEED key for 3 seconds If No Press STOP key NO H Do you want to print the current menu settings Yes PAUSE No STOP jou want to reset this printer to factory settings Yes PAUSE No STOP en CLP 521 Vue Print Menu System Te four control panel buttons are used to select different options Generally Yes Select Save PAUSE P Key No Next Item Increase Item STOP S Key Next Digit FEED F Key Exit to previous menu MODE M Key Menu Setting Flow Chart p 28 Example of printing during sub menu setting
5. 25 Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments Sensor Adjustments 34 Media Thickness Adjustment 37 Media Width Adjustment 38 Cleaning 39 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 40 Appendixes Specifications 42 Interfaces 45 Replacing the Interface Board 5 INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for purchasing Citizen s compact direct thermal label amp barcode printer Model CLP 521 that offers high performance printing at 4 inches per second on 4 1 inch media at very low cost Main Features lt High speed high quality printing gt This printer can be used for high speed high quality printing thanks to its thermal transfer system that uses a line thermal head together with its 32 bit RISC CPU and its history control IC lt Easy operation gt e It is easy to change the printer s settings on the operation panel thanks to its unique and simple VuePrint menu system e Its high lift printhead and mechanism means that media can be loaded with ease and it is constructed for easy head cleaning
6. POWER PRINT CONDITION E ERROR PAUSE FEED STOP Mode Settings YES Select SAVE A NO Next Item Change Value Next Digit Exit to previous menu e Sensor Level e Buzzer Select e Metric Inch e Max Media Length Settings Lock e Keyboard Lock e Control Code DMX Mode Only e Emulation Select e Function Select e Cutter Action e Paper Position e Mode Repeat Key e RS 232C Baud e RS 232C Parity e RS 232C Length e RS 232C Stop bit e RS 232C X ON IEEE1284 MODE REPEAT EXIT EXIT Print Speed Print Darkness Small Media Length Value el Changing the parameter Value ane Changing the parameter e Continuous Media Length e Vertical Position e Horizontal Shift e Media Sensor e Small Media Adjustment Change Value gt Changing the parameter EXIT Printer Operation Mode Settings Shown below is a sample menu output from the CLP 521 VuePrint menu system This particular example is changing the print speed and print darkness then continues through the remainder of the Print Setup menu The actual output from the printer is vertically reversed due to the way the printer outputs the menu options Please look at the example below to see how the output changes Menu Setting Flow Chart p 28 Example of printing during top menu setting
7. etc e Media width adjustment media thickness adjustment and media sensor adjustment can all be made easily by the user using the colour coded operator controls lt Interface gt In addition to a serial port an IEEE1284 ECP mode and USB1 1 are standard equipment for quick data transfer and printing lt Optional interface gt The CLP 521 has an optional internally housed Ethernet LAN and a wireless LAN WiFi print server lt Optional auto cutter peeler unit gt Its auto cutter and peeler unit are constructed so they can be replaced easily lt Adjustable sensors gt The adjustable sensors that permit the adjustment of the positions of the media gap or the black mark detection sensor in the media width direction are standard equipment that can detect the position of special media lt Installation gt The interface power switch etc are installed towards the back and the top cover opens and closes vertically so that the sides of the printer are not restricted COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR EUROPEAN USERS CE marking shows conformity to the following criteria and provisions Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EN60950 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55022 EN55024 EN61000 3 2 amp EN61000 3 3 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 pr
8. then use the screws 2 that you removed to anchor the bracket Interface Board Citizen America Corporation 2102 Alton Parkway Unit A Irvine CA 92606 Tel 949 428 3700 U S A Citizen Systems Europe GmbH Park House 643 651 Staines Road Mettinger Strasse 11 Feltham Middlesex TW14 8PA D 73728 Esslingen United Kingdom Germany Tel 44 0 20 8893 1900 Tel 49 0 711 3906 400 http www citizen europe com Japan CBM Corporation CBM Bldg 5 68 10 Nakano Nakano ku Tokyo 164 0001 Tel 81 3 5345 7540 Fax 81 3 5345 7541 JM74901 01
9. FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A 220V version 220V 240V 10 6 1 2A 50 60Hz Europe EN 60950 EN 55022 Class A EN55024 EN61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 Appendixes Specifications Item Environment Operating temperature conditions Storage temperature conditions Description Operating temp O to 40 C humidity 30 to 80 condensation free Conditions ventilation and natural convection Temp 20 to 60 C humidity 5 to 85 Conditions ventilation and natural convection Operating assurance temperature HG Printing assurance temperature 80 85 40 Humidity Humidity 30 5 0 5 Temperature C 35 40 20 Temperature C 60 Conditions assuring operation and printing Storage assurance temperature External dimensions Approx 231 W X 289 D X 186 H mm 9 1 W X 11 4 D X 7 3 H inch Unit mm inch ooo a Approx 186 7 3 Approx 231 9 1 Approx 289 11 4 Weight Approx 3 5 kg 7 7 Ib Accessories Test label paper CD ROM head cleaner power cord media holder bar and media shaft Option 1 2 Options can be separately purchased Cutting unit peeler unit LAN board wireless LAN 3 Itis equipped with UFST and TrueType rasterizer that are licensed from Afga Corporation TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer UFST and TrueType rasterizer are licensed from Agfa Corporation UFST
10. LAN port is used the standard Board p 51 parallel port is removed from the printer so the parallel interface cannot be used Printer Operation Power ON OFF Turning on the power 1 Turn on the power switch on the back of the printer 2 The POWER and PRINT LED are lit Operation Panel IA power Japan CONDITION M ERROR Power Switch Turning off the power 1 Turn off the power switch on the back of the printer 2 The POWER and PRINT LED go off Power Switch LLL 8 Printer Operation Normal Operating Mode Menu Setting Mode p 27 When the power is turned on the printer enters normal operating mode The control keys activate the following functions PAUSE FEED STOP OTT ae 2 MODE REPEAT E D PAUSE key Temporarily pauses printing e When this key is pushed once the PRINT LED turns off and the printer temporarily pauses e When it is pushed during printing the printer pauses after the label currently being printed is issued Pressing the key a second time restarts printing and the remaining number of designated labels are printed 2 FEED key Feeds media e Pressing this key feeds media to the print start position The distance it is fed is determined by automatically detecting the front end of the media when using label media and when continuous media has been designated a fixed quantity is fed then feeding sto
11. deformed 2 If it is dirty clean it with ethyl alcohol If it is deformed replace it Note Consult with the dealer that supplied the printer concerning the replacement 3 Are the data contents and the command signals from the host appropriate 3 If an error message is displayed check the content of the software and the communication status set by the host computer 4 Are the menu values set appropriately 4 Set the correct menu values using the operating panel or the host computer 5 Are the sensitivities of the media sensors appropriate for the media that is used 5 Set the media sensitivity to appropriate values If this does not solve the problem change the Sensor level that is set in the System setup Appendixes Specifications Item Printing Printing method Description Thermal transfer Resolution Main scanning line density 203 dots inch 8 dots mm Sub scanning line density 203 dots inch 8 dots mm Head 864 dots effective dots 832 dots Max print width 104 mm 4 1 inch Max print length 812 8 mm 32 inch Print density Print density is adjustable with software Printing speed Printing speed setting 4 3 or 2 inches per second Print mode Batch mode Normal printing single or multiple sheets Tear off mode Feeds back media to the tear off position
12. error status red PAUSE key This temporarily stops printing FEED key This key feeds the media to the top of the next label or form STOP key This stops printing or cancels the alarm MODE REPEAT key This key exits current status in the menu setting mode or reprints the final label depending on printer status 14 e Setup Serial interface p 45 Parallel Interface p 47 USB Interface p 50 Power ON OFF p 18 Connection to Power p 16 Part Names and Functions Rear View D Serial interface RS232C This receives serial transmission of data from a host computer 2 Parallel interface Centronics parallel or IEEE1284 This receives parallel transmission of data from a host computer USB interface This receives USB transmission of data from a host computer 4 Power switch The is the power switch for the printer Power cord inlet The connector of the enclosed power cord is connected here Setup Connection to Power 1 Check that the power switch to the printer is turned OFF 2 Connect the connector of the power cord to the power cord inlet on the printer 3 Insert the plug of the power cord in the AC outlet IN Power Switch AC Outlet Power Cord Inlet IN Use an AC outlet that accepts a three pronged plug Otherwise static electricity may be generated and there will be danger of electric shock Driver Installation T
13. feeds media backwards or forwards Upper sensor 19 1 and bottom sensor 49 2 When used as a transparent sensor for labels and tags with notches it is used by matching the sensor markings of the upper sensor and the bottom sensor When used as a reflective sensor it is used by matching the sensor marking on the bottom sensor with the position of the black mark on the liner or media backing 45 Sensor arm The media can be installed by raising this arm The media can be held in place by lowering this arm Media guides Left fixed media guide 6 1 and right movable media guide 2 The end of the media is matched to the left fixed media guide then the right side movable media guide is moved horizontally to match it to the media size D Optional unit connector cover It is opened when the cables of the cutter unit and the peeler unit are connected Do not remove during normal use 13 SSE Setup Part Names and Functions LED Functions p 20 Normal Operating Mode p 19 Operation Panel 0 _ a POWER PRINT 3 CONDITION ERROR PAUSE FEED STOP gt Er 6 MODE REPEAT y D POWER LED This is lit when the printer power is on green PRINT LED This is lit when the printer is able to print green CONDITION LED This is on when selecting settings orange 4 ERROR LED This is lit or flashes when the printer is in an alarm or
14. is a trademark of Agfa Corporation TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer 4 Datamax is a registered trade mark of Datamax Bar Code Products Corporation Appendixes Interfaces This printer is connected to a computer and prints according to commands sent from the computer There are three types of computer interfaces and these are connected to devices suited to each type of interface The printer can also be connected to a computer by the optional Ethernet LAN and wireless LAN WiFi Serial Interface Specifications System Start stop asynchronous duplex communication Signal level RS 232C Baud rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200bps Bit length 7Bit 8Bit Stop bit 1Bit 2Bit Parity Odd even none Connector D SUB 25PIN Signal line and pin arrangement Signal code Signal name Function Protective Protective grounding grounding Transmitted data Signal line that transmits data from the printer to other devices Received data Signal line that transmits data from other devices to the printer Transmission Pull up to 12V through 3 3kQ request Not used Data set relay Signal line that is active when an external device can interface with the printer Signal line Shows the ground level of the signal line Not used Data terminal Signal line that is active when an external device can interface with the printer Not used
15. is another strip of adhesive tape that must be removed which holds the mechanism closed for shipping Remove the tape and attached paper by carefully peeling from the plastic case Retain the tape should you need to transport the printer again A further piece of packing paper is inside the mechanism and you can remove this when the head is opened as explained below Check that the following accessories are included with the printer in the carton Media holder Media holder Head cleaner guide bar Note The empty carton and packing materials should be stored for future shipping of the printer Setup Part Names and Functions Front View D Top cover Is opened vertically to place or replace media 2 Heat discharge vent It allows warm air to vent from the printer Be sure not to block it with media etc Operation Panel p 14 3 Operation panel This is used to make changes and adjustments to the printer and its configuration Media window The amount of media remaining can be checked through this window e 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 Be sure to grip the printer housing firmly when taking it out of the carton Do not grip the printer by the foam packing material which may break causing the printer to drop When opening the cover open it all the way I
16. of continuous media direction H ee 12pt ABCDEabcde1234 L 14pt ABCDEabcde 1234 18pt ABCDabcde1234 Turn on printer power while pushing the FEED key When the PRINT LED TEST has stopped flashing slowly and has begun to flash rapidly release the IM IN LIT I I FEED key After it enters TEST SRE MODE and it prints then printing Self print pattern stops To restart printing press the FEED key once more Media Adjustments Using the Self Test Print shown above you can make adjustments to the printer settings such as media width and media thickness printhead pressure The location of these two adjustments is explained in Chapter 3 Media thickness Adjustment The first sample left shows an incorrectly set media p 37 thickness adjustment For standard label media it is recommended you set the blue dial to the 0 position Media Width Adjustment The second sample left shows an incorrectly set p 38 Lu media width adjustment For 4 inch or 100mm wide media the adjuster should be set to the 9 position on the blue dial i Eu The settings shown above are for general label media and may not apply to specialist media 26 EE Printer Operation Mode Settings Menu Setup Mode If the printer power is turn on while the MODE REPEAT key is pressed the printer enters menu setup mode In this mode the printer s confi
17. the appropriate printing density using the menu or control software 2 Is the platen dirty Is it deformed 2 If it is dirty clean it with ethyl alcohol If it is deformed replace it Note Consult with the dealer that supplied the printer concerning the replacement Troubleshooting Indication Check Corrective action The printer is not Cleaning p 39 printing neatly Media Thickness Adjustment p 37 Media Width Adjustment p 38 3 Is the print head dirty Is a label stuck to the head 3 If it is dirty remove the dirt with the attached head cleaner If a label is stuck to the head remove it Note Do not use a metal object to remove a label stuck to the inside of the printer This may damage the print head If adhesive label material is stuck to the print head remove it with a soft cloth soaked in ethyl alcohol 4 Is the print head in the correct position for the media that is used 4 Adjust the offset of the print head with the media thickness adjustment dial 5 Is the printer s head pressure balance correct for the width of the media that is used 5 Adjust the print head pressure with the media width adjustment dial Media Setting p 22 The printing position changes Cleaning p 39 LED Functions p 20 Menu Setting Table p 32 1 Is the media properly installed 1 Correctly install the media 2 Is the platen dirty Is it
18. vent to be blocked by a wall or other object Do not put anything on the top of printer Do not place the printer near a radio or television and do not use the same wall outlet for the printer and radio or television Radio or television reception could be adversely affected Do not use a power voltage or frequency other than those specified Do not put anything on the power cord or step on it Do not drag or carry the printer with the power cord or interface cable Avoid plugging the power cord into an outlet with many loads Do not bundle the power cord when inserting the plug Always grip the plug housing not the cord to plug unplug the power cord Make certain the power is turned off before connecting disconnecting the interface cable Avoid lengthening the signal cable or connecting it to any noise producing device If it is unavoidable use the shielded cable or twisted pair for each signal Place the printer near the outlet where the power cord can be unplugged easily to shut off power Use the AC outlet that accepts a three pronged plug Otherwise static electricity may be generated and there will be danger of electric shock Setup Confirmation of Carton Contents Removing the Packing Material The printer is shipped with adhesive tape in place to hold the top cover closed Simply remove the two pieces of tape on either side of the top cover Then simply open the cover by lifting up and tipping it backwards There
19. CK ss S 3 2usec Appendixes Interfaces USB Interface Specifications Standards Complies with Universal Serial Bus Specification Transmission speed Compatible with 12Mbps full speed transmission Receive buffer 16kB Connector DUSB DUSB BRA42 T11 DDK Signal line and pin arrangement Signal code Function USB power USB power 5V Signal line signal line Signal line signal line GND GND Appendixes Replacing the Interface Board Always turn off the power to the printer before replacing the interface board Do not pull it out with unnecessary force This will cause an accident Replacement Method 1 Remove the screws 2 that anchor the bracket of the interface board then pull the interface board towards you When you do this be careful not to perform any unreasonable operations that will damage the connecting cable and do not pull the cable too much If you do it will cause a malfunction Rear Side ZA D ae Sa I oe Cable Screw 2 Remove the connecting cable from the interface board and reconnect the cable to the connector of the replacement interface board oard Le Interface B Ir Ethernet p A Interface Board 0 Sg Interface Cable Ci Appendixes Replacing the Interface Board 3 Insert the interface board into the printer so that the connecting cable does not catch on the printer
20. CONTENTS Before Operation Introduction 3 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR EUROPEAN USERS 4 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS 4 EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS 5 ETAT DE CONFORMITE EMI A LUSAGE DES UTILISATEURS CANADIENS 5 Important Safety Instructions 6 Notice 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 Chapter 1 Setup Confirmation of Carton Contents 10 Part Names and Functions 11 Connection to Power 16 Driver Installation 16 Connection to a Computer 17 Chapter 2 Printer Operation Power ON OFF 22222222222 18 Normal Operating Mode 19 Setting the Media 21 Mode Settings
21. EED Change Value STOP Exit MODE Do you want to change Page Setup Menu items peed 2 IPS Yes PAUSE No STOP Exit MODE PAUSE Change Value STOP Exit MODE poed 4 iPS PAUSE Change Value STOP Exit MODE Bo you want to change Page Setup Menu items Yes PAUSE No STOP Exit MODE Printer Operation Mode Settings Menu Setting Flow Chart p 28 Example of printing of contents of settings Machine Information Model Number CLP 521 Boot Version X X ROM Version CMOOXXXX ROM Date DD MM YY XX XX XX ROM Check Sum XXXX Head Check OK Print Counter 76 9 m Service Counter 3 8m Sensor Monitor 2 20 V Option Interface None Current Menu Settings Page Setup Menu Print Speed 4 IPS Print Darkness 10 Print Method Direct Thermal Continuous Media Length 4 00 inch Vertical Position 0 00 inch Horizontal Shift 0 00 inch Media Sensor Small Media Adjustment See Through Off Small Media Length 1 00 inch System Setup Menu Sensor Level 1 5V Buzzer Select On Metric Inch Inch Max Media Length 10 00 inch Setting Lock Off Keyboard Lock Off Control Code STD Emulation Select DM4 After Print Menu Function Select Off Cutter Action Backfeed Paper Position 0 00 inch Mode Repeat Key Disabled Interface Menu RS 232C Baud rate 115200 bps RS 232C Parity None RS 232C Length 8 bit RS 232C Stop bit 1 bit RS 232C X ON Yes IEEE 1284 On Note Citizen continually enhances its pr
22. IN menu setting The general stop position is 0 0 to 50 8mm selected depending on the Function selected Peel Cut Tear On above 1 00 to 1 00 IN 25 4 to 25 4mm Mode Repeat Key Disabled LabelSet Repeat method selection LastOne LabelSet Disabled Reissues multiple labels LastOne Issues only the final page In count case it issues only 1 label while continuing Disabled Makes the repeat key invalid Interface RS 232C Baud 115200 115200 Sets the baud rate of the serial interface 57600 e Interface related settings are effective after 38400 the power is turned on again 19200 9600 4800 2400 RS 232C Parity None None Sets the communication parity of the serial Odd interface Even RS 232C Length 8 bits 8 bits Sets the character length of the serial interface 7 bits RS 232C Stop bit 1 bit 1 bit Sets the stop bit of the serial interface 2 bits RS 232C X ON Yes Yes Selects the X ON flow control of the serial No interface IEEE1284 ON ON Enable or disables the enhanced features of OFF the IEEE1284 parallel interface Printer Adjustments Sensor Adjustments The sensing level of both the transparent see thru and reflective sensors is adjusted separately and independently Firstly the sensor type must be selected either using the VuePrint menu system or the Sensor Method Selection shown below Then the adjustment and calibration of the sensor can be made Entering Sensor Adjustment Mode 1 Turn on the power while pushin
23. after printing is completed Cut mode 1 Prints while cutting at designated sheet units The following two kinds of cut mode operations are done e Backfeed e Cut through Cut through refers to stopping present printing to cut the previous label when it reaches the cut position After cutting printing restarts but a gap may be created at the seam of the printing at this time Peel mode 2 Peels labels from the liners after printing them Media Types of media Roll fanfold continuous media die cuts continuous tags paper or tickets Kinds of media Thermal transfer media Recommended media Heat transfer media label media 140LAB Ricoh tag media TB2EOV Mitsubishi Paper Max media width 118 0 mm 4 65 inch Min media width 19 5 mm 0 77 inch Min label width 19 5 mm 0 77 inch Min label pitch 6 35 mm 0 25 inch Max media thickness 0 254 mm 0 01 inch Max media length 812 8 mm 32 inch Min media length 6 35 mm 0 25 inch Min media thickness 0 0635 mm 0 0025 inch On board roll media Max external diameter 127mm 5 inch diameter Media core 25 4 to 76mm 1 to 3 inch Bar code One dimension e Code3 of 9 UPC A UPC E EAN 13 JAN 13 e EAN 8 JAN 8 Interleaved 2 of 5 CODE128 e HIBC Modulus43 used code3 o f9 CODABAR NW 7 e Int2 of 5 Modulus 10 used Interleaved 2 of 5 Plessey e CASE CODE UPC2DIG ADD UPCSDIG ADD e Code 93 Telepen ZIP UCC EAN128 e UCC EAN128 for K MART UCC EAN128 Random Weight FIM Two dimen
24. d refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed B If liquid has been spilled into the product C If the product has been exposed to rain or water D If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation E If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged F If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service Notice Before use be sure to read this manual And keep it handy for reference when needed The contents of this manual may change without prior notice Reproduction transfer or transmission of the contents of this manual without prior consent is strictly prohibited We are not liable for any damage resulting from the use of the information contained herein regardless of errors omissions or misprints We are not liable for any problems resulting from the use of optional products and consumable supplies other than the designated products contained herein Do not handle disassemble or repair the parts other than those specified in this manual We are not liable for any damage caused by user s erroneous use of the p
25. e equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Use shielded cables to connect this device to computers Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ETAT DE CONFORMITE EMI A L USAGE DES UTILISATEURS CANADIENS Cet quipment produit et utilise l nergie radiofr quences et s iln est pas install et utilis correctment c esst dire en accord strict avec les instructions du fabricant il risque de provoquer des int rferences avec la r ception de la radio et de lat l vision Le present appareil num rique n met pas de bruite radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le minist re des Communications du Canada Cet quipment est concu pour fournir une protection satisfaisante contre de telles interf rences dans une installation r sidentielle Cependant il n y a pas de garantie contre les interf rences avec les r ceptions radio ou t l vision provoqu es par la mise en et hors circuit de l equipment aussi il est demand a l utilisateur d essayer de corriger l interference par l une ou plus des mesures suivantes e R orie
26. ed differently than with compatible mode used up till now When both are on in the setting menu even if a printer error has occurred the BUSY signal line is not active H Change in the status of a signal line Both directions OFF Both directions ON Paper end Busy L gt H Busy L gt unchanged PError L gt H PError L gt H Select H gt L Select H gt unchanged nFault H gt L nFault H gt L Error other than paper end Busy L gt H Busy L gt unchanged e Head open PError L gt unchanged PError L gt unchanged e Other Select H gt L Select H gt unchanged nFault H gt L nFault H gt L Conditions for Busy e Receive buffer full e Receive buffer full e Data being read e Data being read e Error Compatible timing specification When power is on Time it goes off line PowerOn Reset BUSY ACK SELECT While receiving data O Sus 0 5us O 5us Note Busy rises when Strobe signal starts and data is latched with Strobe signal starts Appendixes Interfaces While receiving INIT signal Min 10 to 15usec Init BUSY Ack Fault SELECT Note If the Init signal does not have width of 10 to 15 usec or more it cannot act as an Init signal If it is lower the Init signal is ignored BUSY starts up when the Init signal is perceived Relation of the timing of the BUSY signal and the ACK signal Center ACK BUSY A
27. ed into the power inlet of the printer 2 Insert the connector of the power cord correctly into the power inlet of the printer 3 Is the power cord damaged 3 Replace the power cord Consult with the dealer where the printer was purchased to make sure you obtain a cord made especially for the printer Note Do not use any power cord except one made especially for the printer 4 Is power supplied to the electric outlet the printer is connected to 4 Check to make sure power is supplied to the outlet If there are any problems make sure power is supplied to the building Or find out if a power failure has occurred 5 ls the main fuse in the building s fuse box burnt out 5 If necessary replace the main fuse in the building s fuse box and reset the main breaker Ask a qualified serviceman to carry out the replacement 1 Is the print head dirty Is a label stuck to the head 1 If it is dirty remove the dirt with the attached head cleaner If a label is stuck to the head remove it Note Do not use a metal object to remove a label stuck to the inside of the printer This may damage the print head If adhesive label material is stuck to the print head remove it with a soft cloth soaked in ethyl alcohol Cleaning p 39 Paper is feeding but nothing is printed Menu Setting Table The printer is not p 32 printing neatly 1 Is the printing density too high or too low 1 Set
28. ent lt gt Reflective 3 Install only the liner media label backing paper with the label p 34 media removed so that it will pass between the platen roller and the media sensor Be careful that media with black marks does not pass the media sensor Then close the sensor arm and the printhead Upper sensor Label Media gap A Liner media Bottom sensor 4 If the PAUSE key is pushed while the MODE REPEAT key is pressed the PRINT LED goes off after the CONDITION LED switches from lit to rapid flashing media feeding starts and the sensor is automatically adjusted 5 If automatic adjustment stops normally the PRINT LED and CONDITION LED return to their original status If it stops abnormally adjustment impossible the CONDITION LED and ERROR LED flash 6 If the STOP key is pushed it exits sensor adjustment mode Printer Adjustments Sensor Adjustments Adjusting the Reflective sensor 1 Open the printhead and the sensor arm then align the position of the sensor marker of the bottom sensor is at the center of the black mark on the media Black mark Bottom sensor dco Reflective sensor marker Sensor Selection Method 2 Select the reflective sensor Transparent Reflective 3 With the reflective sensor selected install the label media so p 34 that it is between the platen roller and t
29. everse channel transmission the data is nibble transmitted in two parts using four status lines Fault Select PE and Busy And nibble mode can be used along with compatible mode to send data in two directions ECP mode ECP mode permits bi directional asynchronous data transmission and thanks to its interlock handshake it does not require the timing necessary with compatible mode Signal level IEEE1284 standard Signal line and pin assignment table Signal name STROBE Input Function Strobe signal to read in 8 bit data DATA 8 Input 8 bit parallel signal ACKNLG Output 8 bit data request signal BUSY Output Signal specifying printer busy PERROR Output Signal specifying media out SELECT Output Signal specifying if the printer is on line printing enabled or off line pausing AUTOFD Input Invalid ignored NC Not used Signal ground Frame ground Output Peripheral logic high pull up to 5V at 1 2kQ Ground for twisted pair return Input Printer reset Output Signal specifying printer error NC Not used SELECTIN Input Invalid ignored Appendixes Interfaces Parallel port status signals when an error occurs Under the specifications for this bi directional parallel interface the parallel port status signals when an error occurs are as shown below partially process
30. f only part way open the cover could slam shut possibly causing injury Be careful of the edge of the cover when the cover is opened It may cause injury or property damage Be careful of the edges of the metal plates so injury or property damage is possible Setup Part Names and Functions Media holder bar The media is supported by the media holder bar when installed in the printer Media holder guide This guide is moved horizontally to match the media size The guide can be sliding it from the holder bar Motor cover It discharges the heat of the media feed motor Do not cover it with media etc Front cover It is removed to install optional units such as the peeler or cutter Media Width Adjustment 8 Media width adjustment dial p 38 It is adjusted to match the width of the media Media Thickness Adjustment Media thickness adjustment dial p 37 It is adjusted to match the thickness of the media D Large blue head open lever The head unit can be raised to install media by pushing this lever It locks the head unit during printing Setup Setting sensor positions p 23 Sensor Adjustments p 34 Media Setting p 24 Part Names and Functions Thermal head This is the printhead Avoid touching this with your fingertips and leaving grease or dirt on the printhead surface 3 Platen Interlocked with the thermal head it
31. g the PAUSE key FEED key and STOP key simultaneously PAUSE FEED STOP al G 2 After the PRINT LED and CONDITION LED light up release the keys to change the printer to sensor adjustment setting mode Power Switch POWER PRINT CONDITION El ERROR Media Setting p 23 Sensor Selection Method Transparent lt gt Reflective To switch from transparent to reflective sensor ensure the CONDITION LED is lit then hold down the MODE REPEAT key and then press the STOP key Each time you press the STOP key you switch to back and forth between the two sensor types If the transparent sensor is selected the PRINT LED lights up and the buzzer sounds once If the reflective sensor is selected the PRINT LED flashes slowly and the buzzer sounds twice POWER MODE STOP PRINT Btsonormion M ERROR Printer Adjustments EEE UU Sensor Adjustments Media Setting p 23 Adjusting the Transparent sensor 1 Open the printhead and close the sensor arm then align the positions of the markers on the upper sensor and the bottom sensor Upper sensor marker Upper sensor init Alignment of markers Bottom sensor Transparent sensor marker Sensor Selection Method 2 Select the transparent sensor and open the sensor arm Transpar
32. guration can be changed using the VuePrint Menu System During menu setting mode the PRINT LED and CONDITION LED are on Media must be installed in the printer to use the VuePrint menu system POWER RINT NEKCONDITION EI ERROR Light up I PAUSE FEED STOP YES N CHANGE NO CURSOR MODE REPEAT EXIT Functions of the keys After each menu item is printed the printer will also print the function of each of the buttons at that time They vary slightly depending on the menu selected but generally fit the following guidelines PAUSE key YES It is pushed to either select the current menu option or to save the new setting after which it advances to the next menu STOP key CHANGE NO Whilst changing a menu value such as head temperature pressing this key displays the next menu value available but does not save the setting In the main menu pressing this key moves to the next menu available FEED key CURSOR With some menu options such as head temperature there is more than one digit than can be changed This key moves the cursor to the next digit MODE REPEAT key EXIT Exits the current menu or the VuePrint menu system When you are changing a menu value pressing the PAUSE key YES causes the printer to save the currently selected parameter The CONDITION LED flashes briefly Do not turn off the power to the printer at this time as
33. h as media dust dirt and adhesive substances built up around the prinhead with the head cleaning pen head cleaner provided and use a soft cloth soaked in ethyl alcohol for the platen etc It is particularly important to clean the printhead after printing on thermal media for long periods which will guarantee the print quality and extend the life of the printhead Note Always use the head cleaner when cleaning the printhead Printhead Head cleaner Platen Do not use any solvent other than ethyl alcohol Solvents such as benzene acetone and thinner will dissolve plastic parts and destroy the printhead platen and much of the printer Troubleshooting This chapter explains corrective actions taken when the printer malfunctions or when an error message is displayed Items to check when a malfunction occurs When the printer malfunctions during operation take corrective action with reference to the following table If the corrective action does not solve the problem consult with the service personnel at the dealer where you purchased the printer Indication Check Corrective action Connection to Power p 16 The LED do not light up when printer power is connected 1 Is the plug of the power cord correctly inserted into the electric outlet 1 Insert the plug of the power cord correctly in the electric outlet 2 Is the connector of the power cord correctly insert
34. he computer may automatically detect the presence of the new printer when it is first started depending on the computer type interface and operating system Follow any on screen instruction and also instructions supplied with any additional CD ROM or floppy disk included with your printer Your supplier will assist you with the correct drivers and software which are compatible with your particular computer system Setup Connection to a Computer This product has three interfaces that can be used to receive printing data a serial port RS232C parallel port IEEE1284 and a USB port USB1 1 An optional internal Ethernet LAN or Wireless LAN WiFi port can be added by your dealer With the exception of a wireless LAN connection 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 one end ofthe interface cable to the interface connector on the back of the printer and secure it with locks or locking screws where available 3 Connect the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector on the computer and secure it with locks or locking screws where available Parallel Interface Cable Serial interface p 45 Parallel Interface p 47 USB Interface p 50 USB Interface Cable Serial Interface Cable Replacing the Interface Note If the optional Ethernet or wireless
35. he media sensor Be careful that black mark and media gap do not pass the media sensor Then close the sensor arm and the printhead A fj le g Black mark Liner media Bottom sensor 4 If the PAUSE key is pushed while the MODE REPEAT key is pressed PRINT LED goes off the CONDITION LED switches from lit to rapid flashing media feeding starts and the sensor is automatically adjusted 5 If automatic adjustment stops normally the PRINT LED and CONDITION LED return to their original status If it does not stop normally adjustment impossible the CONDITION LED and ERROR LED flash 6 If the STOP key is pushed it exits sensor adjustment mode Printer Adjustments Media Thickness Adjustment It is necessary to perform offset adjustment because the head offset varies according to the type of media The printer can be adjusted easily by rotating the media thickness adjustment dial If the print quality is poor adjust the printer with the media thickness adjustment dial e Head Offset Align the positions of the head and the center of the platen roller to obtain the highest quality printing When using standard label media high quality media or thermal paper Adjust while performing test printing by turning the dial from the smallest number on the dial to the largest number on the dial one step at a time a When using thicker media tags card etc Adjust whi
36. here chemical reactions occur such as in laboratories or where air is mixed with salt or gas Do not use a power voltage or frequency other than those specified Do not plug unplug the power cord or attach detach the interface cable by simply grabbing the power cord or interface cable Do not pull or carry the printer when the tension of the power cord or interface cable is increased Do not drop or put foreign matter such as clips and pins into the printer This may cause problems Do not plug the power cord into an outlet with many loads Do not spill drinks such as tea coffee and juice on the printer or spray insecticide on the printer If drink or water is spilled first be sure to turn the power off and remove the power cord from the outlet then consult our service personnel Do not disassemble or modify the printer Discard or safely store the plastic packing bag This bag should be kept away from children If the bag is pulled over a child s head it may cause suffocation General Precautions Prior to operation read the safety instructions carefully and observe them Do not drop or put foreign matter such as clips and pins into the printer This may cause problems Be careful when moving or carrying the printer Dropping the printer may cause injury or property damage 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 When the cover is o
37. ing the STOP key Self print mode Turning power on while pushing the FEED key Menu settingmode Turning power on while pushing the MODE REPEAT key HEX Dump Mode When using label media Turn on printer power while pushing the STOP key If the PRINT LED has begun to flash slowly release the STOP key and then the printer enters HEX DUMP mode When using continuous media Turn on printer power while pushing the STOP key If the PRINT LED has stopped flashing slowly and begun to flash rapidly release the STOP key and then the printer enters HEX dump mode DUMP LIST 02 40 30 31 30 30 OD 02 60 30 30 32 30 OD 02 4C M0100 c0020 L 44 31 31 OD 31 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 31 30 D11 100000000010 30 30 31 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 0010123456789 lt DUMP LIST Printer Operation Mode Settings Self Print Mode Performing a self test print is an easy way to check on the state of printer setting and printing quality Install the media as explained in Installing the Media and then operate the printer as follows Setting the Media P 21 Case of label media Turn on printer power while pushing the FEED key When the PRINT LED has begun to flash slowly release the FEED key After it enters TEST MODE and media has fed two labels print then printing stops To restart printing press the FEED key once more ML NIT P Media feed soi ABCD E abo Case
38. inters with new options and settings based on our customer s requests Extra or changed menu items may appear on the above print out in some case en 5 Printer Operation Mode Settings Menu Setting Table Page Setup Menu allows you to change settings related to the media or print quality System Setup Menu allows you to change settings for the printer hardware and basic control systems After Print Menu changes how the printer reacts after the label has been printed Interfaces changes interface parameters such as baud rate Menu Setting Top Menu Sub Menu Default Menu Remarks Page Setup Print Speed 4 IPS 2 to 4 IPS Printing speed setting Print Darkness 10 00 to 30 Print darkness setting printhead temperature Continuous Media 4 00 IN 0 25 to 32 00 IN Setting default length of continuous Length 101 6mm 6 35 to 812 8mm media if selected Vertical Position 0 00 IN 1 00 to 1 00 IN Print start position adjustment the 0 0mm 25 4 to 25 4mm lower line is in metric mode Horizontal Shift 0 00 IN 1 00 to 1 00 IN Horizontal printing location adjustment 0 0mm 25 4 to 25 4mm Media Sensor See Through See Through Label sensor selection Reflect None Small Media OFF ON Setting for small labels Adjustment OFF Small Media 1 00 IN 0 25 to 1 00 IN Setting length of small label media Length 25 4mm 6 35 to 25 4mm System Setup Sensor Level 1 5V 0 0V to 3 3V Setting the threshold of the se
39. le performing test printing by turning the dial from the smallest number on the dial to the largest number on the dial one step at a time Da e When shipped from the factory it is set at dial 1 e The offset adjustment varies according to the thickness and the hardness of the media Printer Adjustments Media Setting p 22 Media Width Adjustment The head pressure varies according to the width of the media being printed The head pressure balance must be adjusted according to media width so that constant head pressure is applied to the head With this printer it can be adjusted easily by turning the media width adjustment dial If the printing is blurred or lightly printed on one side or the media moves in a zigzag pattern adjust the head pressure balance When using narrow media be sure to do this adjustment If you do not the head may be damaged by jamming etc Dial position Media width mm inches Head pressure 19 5 to 23 0mm 0 77 to 0 90 23 0 to 30 0mm 0 90 to 1 18 30 0 to 39 0mm 1 18 to 1 53 39 0 to 49 0mm 1 53 to 1 92 49 0 to 62 0mm 1 92 to 2 44 62 0 to 76 0mm 2 44 to 2 99 76 0 to 88 0mm 2 99 to 3 46 88 0 to 99 0mm 3 46 to 3 89 99 0 to 108mm 3 89 to 4 25 DIO NI ADA HIT AJN 108 to 118mm 4 25 to 4 65 setting when shipped The following values are criteria Printer Adjustments Cleaning Wipe off any foreign matter suc
40. ng pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where the cord will be walked on If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes for 120V outlet and 7 5 amperes for 220V 240V outlet Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Except as explained elsewhere in this manual don t attempt to service this product yourself Opening and removing those covers that are marked Do Not Remove may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing on those compartments to service personnel The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible Unplug this product from the wall outlet an
41. nsor Buzzer Select ON ON Setting buzzer sounding conditions OFF Metric Inch Inch Inch Setting the units used mm Max Media Length 10 00 IN 1 00 to 50 00 IN Setting the maximum label length 254 0mm 25 4 to 1270 0mm Settings Lock Off On Off When on prevents software commands from changing the values set by the VuePrint menu Keyboard Lock Off On Off Prevents the control panel from affecting the printer s conrfiguration User lock out Control Code STD STD ALT Uses the command instead of STX in DMX DMX Mode Only mode Sometimes called AS400 emulation Emulation Select DM4 Datamax compatibility selection DMI DMI DataMax IClass DM4 DM4 DataMax 430 like DPP DPP DataMax Prodigy Plus Printer Operation Mode Settings Top Menu Sub Menu Default Menu Remarks After Print Function Select Off Off Selects the type of options installed and Tear adjusts the paper stop position accordingly Peel On For example the position where the label stops Cutter Standard in Tear mode is different to that in Peel On mode Cutter Action Backfeed Backfeed Cutter operating method setting Through Backfeed it feeds back after each cutting operation Through when the number copied n the back end of sheet 1 to n 1 passes through and the back end of the final page that is a single sheet is copied and fed back Paper Position 0 00IN Peel Cut Tear Off The stop position can be fine tuned using this 0 00mm 0 00 to 2 00
42. nter l antenne de r ception e Installer l ordinateur autre part par gard pour le r cepteur e Brancher l ordinateur dans une prise de courant diff rente de fa on ce que l ordinateur et le r cepteur soient branch s sur des circuits diff rents Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Slots and openings on the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating do not block or cover these openings The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This product should not be placed in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company This product is equipped with a three pronged plug a plug having a third groundi
43. or arm It can be opened to the position shown below by lifting the head unit by hand Large blue head open lever 2 Firstly slide the two black plastic parts of the media holder assembly together Ensure correct alignment of the guide with the bar as it can only be installed in one direction 3 Slide the roll of media over the media bar The media guide must be on the right side of the roll of media as viewed from the front of the printer with the flat surface of the media guide touching the roll Media Sizes p 21 4 Set the media roll and media holder in to the printer as shown above It is advisable to pull a length of media forwards and through the mechanism ready for later positioning 5 Move the media roll so it is touching the leftside of the housing Then slide the black media guide so it is touching the media on the right side Do not try to hold the media too tightly with these guides as it will cause the printer to jam during printing Printer Operation Setting the Media Sensor Selection Method 6 Setting sensor positions Transparent Reflective p 34 When using a transparent sensor 5 Move the bottom sensor close to the center of the width of the media Adjusting the Transparent then align the upper sensor marker and the bottom sensor marker sensor p 35 When using media that is 4 inches wide position the u
44. otection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense 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 This equipment is designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between th
45. pen be careful of the corners of the cover They could cause injury Do not open the printer during printing When cleaning the surface of the printer case do not use the cloth that is soaked in thinner trichloroethylene benzine ketone or similar chemicals Do not use the printer where there is a lot of oil iron particles or dust Do not spill liquids or spray insecticide on the printer Do not jolt or impact to the printer by stepping on dropping or hitting the printer Operate the control panel properly A careless rough handling may cause problems or malfunction Do not use such sharp edged tool as a ballpoint pen for operation Be careful of the edges of the plates so injury or property damage is possible If a problem occurs during printing stop the printer immediately and unplug the power cord from the outlet When printer trouble occurs do not try to dissemble it Instead consult our service personnel Prior to operation read the safety instructions carefully and observe them 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 Do not place the printer where chemical reactions occur such as in a laboratory Do not place the printer where air is mixed with salt or gas The printer must sit on a firm level surface where there is ample ventilation Never allow the printer s air
46. pper sensor and the bottom sensor all the way to the right head open lever side Upper sensor marker Upper sensor BD Aligned with the marker m bu aco 4 TD f Bottom sensor 7 a Transparent sensor marker Platen Front Adjusting the Reflective When using a reflective sensor sensor p 36 Adjust the position of the sensor so that the reflective sensor marker of the bottom sensor is at the center of the black mark of the media as shown below Black mark Bottom sensor Black mark Reflective sensor marker Platen Printer Operation Setting the Media 7 Align the media with the left fixed media guide 2 locations align the right movable media guide with the media width and lower the sensor arm Movable media guide Sensor arm Media thickness Adjustment 8 Lower and lock the head unit Align it with the width of the p 37 media that has been set then set the media width and media Media Width Adjustment thickness adjustment dials p 38 See Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments Head unit Media width adjustment 9 With the power switched on push the FEED key to feed the media It will halt at the next print start position Printer Operation Mode Settings Operation Panel P 14 Turning on the power while pressing keys in the following combinations starts various functions Mode Key operation HEX dump mode Turning power on while push
47. ps e When the TEAR OFF setting is effective feeding stops when the media has been fed to the TEAR OFF location e When the optional cutter unit is installed the media is fed to the cut position then it is cut Regardless of whether there is or is not a cut operation setting on the setting menu if the unit is installed the media is cut each time it is fed e If the optional peeler unit is installed the media is fed to the peeling location When the media is pausing at the peeling position feeding does not occur even if the FEED key is pushed 3 STOP key It stops printing and cancels the alarm Pushing this key once during printing puts the printer in pause mode after the label is issued It is possible to cancel 1 batch of label issuing data by pressing the STOP key for 4 seconds or longer in pause status The PRINT LED flashes at high speed during cancel 4 MODE REPEAT key It reprints the last label when pressed for 4 seconds Pushing the MODE REPEAT key continuously for 4 seconds in PRINT status when the PRINT LED is lit reissues the last label The last label is issued by setting MODE REPEAT on the menu Printer Operation Normal Operating Mode LED Functions In addition to normal operating mode when an abnormal condition is detected in the printer a buzzer sounds and each LED either lights up or flashes to indicate the type of error D POWER LED 1 It lights up when printer power is POWER
48. rinter and inadequate environment Data residing in the printer is temporary Therefore all data will be lost if power is lost We are not liable for any damage or loss of profits caused by data loss due to failures repairs inspections etc Please contact us if there are any mistakes or ambiguities within this manual If there are missing or incorrectly collated pages in this manual contact us to obtain a new manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS which must be strictly observed e To prevent personal injury or property damage the following shall be strictly observed e The degree of possible injury and damage due to incorrect use or improperly following instructions is described below Indicates a situation which if not observed and handled properly could result in death or serious injury Indicates a situation which if not observed and handled properly could result in injury 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 printer 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 Do not place the printer in a poorly ventilated area or shut off the air vent of the printer Do not place the printer w
49. sion UPS Maxi Code PDF 417 Data Matrix QRCode Appendixes Item Font Specifications Description 1 Seven kinds of fixed pitch font e Overseas English fonts and European fonts 2 OCR fonts OCR A OCR B 3 Proportional fonts CG Triumvirate smooth font 6 8 10 12 14 18 24 30 36 48 72 points e Character set Conforms with code page 840 standards 4 True type TM rasterizer 3 Control language Conforms to Datamax programming language 4 Outline of electronic devices CPU 32Bit RISC CPU ROM Standard equipment FLASH ROM 2Mbyte RAM Standard equipment SDRAM 8MByte Media detection sensors Transparent sensor Detects media gap between labels notches on tags and media out Reflective sensor Detects reflective mark on back of media and media out Label peeling sensor 1 Communication Parallel IEEE1284 compatible Nibble ECP mode interfaces Serial 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200bps USB FULL Speed USB1 1 Communication Network LAN and wireless LAN interface interface options Indications and switches LED POWER PRINT CONDITION ERROR Buzzer Alarms warnings etc Operating panel keys PAUSE FEED STOP MODE REPEAT Head up detection switch Detects head open Power switch Turns power on and off Power standards 100V version 100V 50 60Hz Japan 120V 10 6 2 5A 60Hz U S A Canada UL 1950 CSA No 950
50. this may cause a malfunction If the power is accidentally turned off first reset the printer to factory defaults Printer Operation Mode Settings Menu Setting Flow Chart The following is a flow chart showing the CLP 521 VuePrint menu system MODE REPEAT key Power on Menu Setting Mode p 27 Press FEED key for 3 seconds YES 4 Initialization of the Are you sure content of the settings Initialization to the settings when the printer was shipped y want to reset this printer to factory settings NO Example of printing during EXI top menu setting p 30 NO FBSPRPEPLEEFELLELTELTELTELTELTELTE Example of printing of EX orice vanita Printing the contents of contents of settings p 31 ee pS the present setting EEE ug lt a o Do you want to change Page Setup Menu items Example of printing during sub menu setting p 30 E m m 2 x Do you want to change the menu x Do you want to change System Setup Menu items Do you want Printing the NO to print the current content of menu settings the changes x Do you want to change After Print Menu items m x 4 NO SE NO gt Completed Do you want to change Interface Menu items eo Z O Printer Operation YES YES YES LL i 29 Operation Panel
51. turned on green ee PRINT PRINT LED cal CONDITION This is lit when the printer is able to ERROR print green De CONDITION LED PAUSE FEED STOP This is on when selecting settings orange ERROR LED MODE REPEAT This is lit or flashes when the printer is in alarm status red Table of Warning and Error Indications CONDITION LED When the STOP key has been pushed OFF Abnormal head temperature CON DB OFF Abnormal motor temperature OFF Head open OFF 06060606 Media end OFF CON Media out COND DB CON EXD media location cannot be detected Abnormal head resistance COND R BC ON gt Communication error reception buffer overrun Communication error 3 parity framing Communication error transmission buffer overflow Auto cutter abnormality jamming etc Time Axis gt O ON OFF Wide on off marks indicate slow LED flashing Small circle on off marks indicate quick LED flashing Menu Setting Table p 32 Printer Operation Setting the Media Media Sizes The position of label and tag media is sensed by either a transparent sensor or a reflective sensor Transparent sensor Detects the gaps between label media and notches of Reflective sensor tag media Label media B c A Detects the black mark Continuous media Notch detection
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