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1. Handy Printer PD 22 CITIZEN Latest Information Printer Drivers Servicing and Consumables For the latest information on you PD 22 printer e where to obtain service inside or outside of the warranty period e printer drivers for the latest operating systems e additional consumables and accessories please contact Citizen s office in your region United States Canada South America Citizen America Corporation www citizen america com 2102 Alton Parkway Unit A Irvine CA 92606 Tel 949 838 0327 Europe Middle East amp Africa Citizen Systems Europe www citizen europe com UK Park House 643 651 Staines Road Feltham Middlesex Germany Mettinger Strasse 11 D 73728 Esslingen Asia Japan CBM Corporation www jcbm co jp CBM Bldg 5 68 10 Nakano Nakano ku Tokyo 164 0001 Tel 81 3 5345 7540 Fax 81 3 5345 7541 FCC Declaration of Conformity sssssssssssscesssssssssssseeeesens 4 Declaration of Conformity cccccccsssssssssssessssssssssssseseeeeees 5 Compliance Statements visi sasscs sescsscssesasassseccsasssessessssecsessssesseasss 6 Safety Instruction Sss ives detenccss dctescsetdeesccsiaviessaapinencsescdssesliseassants 7 Accessories nennen Included Accessories Optional Accessories External Appearance and Part Descriptions 0ssssseees 15 About the Power Source sic csscseccsevessecsossossetesssesnsessoesssesseesees 18 Loading the Batteries2. 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 bps Parity Even Odd No Data Length 7 or 8 bit Stop bit 1 or 2 bit IR Transfer Range Figures apply with printer and computer ports on axis and directly facing each other with the computer IR port within a vertical and horizontal angle 15 from center IrDA Maximum 60 cm approx 2 ft may vary according to the computer and environmental conditions see p 18 Input Buffer Size 64 KB LED Color POWER LED Green ERROR LED Red 33 Specifications Category Specification Power Source 4 x AA cells Rechargeable NiMH Rechargeable NiCd Alkaline Supply Voltage Rechargeable NiMH 4 8 V DC NiCd 4 8 V DC Dry Cell Alkaline 6 0 V DC Power Check Functions Auto Power Off Low Power Detect Continuous Print Lines Approximately 14000 Lines with rechargeable NiMH batteries Count for continuous print of slide patterns at 25 C 77 F with unused AA rechargeable NiMH batteries loaded and print density set to 0 the number of lines that can be printed continuously varies according to the manufacturer of the batteries the utilization temperature and the amount of time that has passed since the batteries were manufactured The above numbers of lines are criterion that cannot be assured Environmental Conditions Warranted Operating Temperature 0 C 32 F to 45 C 113 F with rechargeable NiMH rechargeable NiCd batteries Warranted Print
3. u nenn en 18 Turning the Power On and Off unessesesssenssensssenssennssuussennsenussennssnunsennennuneenne 20 About the Auto Power Off Function unssesessessenssennssenssennssunnsennsenussenneennnn 20 Connecting the Printerissesssinestsesenssenssensssnesenenenesenehsnesenenenenes 21 Data Reception Methods scsscisccoissssssvssesecs ctsscssecssactsctiscnsstonassvsscctsactesiventuasseceddessbetbas 21 Connecting with the Infrared Port Optical Interface 21 Connecting with the Serial Port Cable 22 Loading CNG RADON cio csencicscdescscvescncivecsvndiescsendeescsvnddesesendsesedencs 23 Loading Ral Paper resns aT ANAR E 23 If the Paper is Not Loaded Straight 24 When Printing is Finishedssisnsutenerneneuonann 24 Feeding Single Sheets Cut sheets 25 Use of the following single cut sheet paper is recommended 25 Printing Test u a 26 Self PrintF nction u u 22 22 22 an ea 26 Hex D mp Function au na ee een eats 27 Internal Menu Settings List Print Function unesesnsensennsensennsensennsensennsenneensennennne 28 Care and Maintenance cccccccssssssssssssssssssssssssssssscssceeeees 29 Troubleshooting 2 een 30 Optional AC Adaptor Kit siisssssssscssscssccsssssstesssscscesssscasessssssceass 31 Installing the Battery Adaptor uessssesesssensensseunssenssennssenssenssenssennsenunsenn 31 Specifications cssssastiieskteckodediasvacabacawadvnes suaasvsouhsdebgnabeesbausuacuies 32 FCC Decla
4. LED Green ERROR LED Red Batteries running low CID OFF No paper used up ON O00O00000 Offline after paper loaded ON e Printhead overheated Paper feed motor overheated ON Black mark p 17 not detected orr Roll paper cover open ON eoo Hardware error OFF ON Time Axis gt O ON OFF 1 Indicated only when the printer s internal offline operation with No paper error cancelled setting p 28 is set to ON Error Indication Table 15 External Appearance and Part Descriptions Optical Receiver Receives printing data through infrared transmission Serial Port Connect the optional RS 232C cable here when using the cable for printing POWER Button Turns the printer s power on and off To turn on the power press this button continuously 2 to 3 seconds until the power LED lights up FEED Button Paper Feed Clear Error The paper is fed while this button is held down The feeder does not operate unless the paper is set in the printer Cover Open Button Slide this button to open the cover Close the cover after loading a roll paper Paper Check Window Use to confirm that paper is loaded in the printer Cut Sheet Insertion Slot Insert single sheets cut sheets of paper here Paper Exit Slot Paper Cutter The printed paper exits from the printer here The slot includes a cutter tear bar which is used to cut the pape
5. RUSSIAN HUNGARIAN KAMENICKY TURKEY ICELANDIC WELSH MAZOVIA UKRAINIAN NEW HEBREW OLD HEBREW DEC HEBREW GREEK 437 GREEK 851 GREEK ABC GREEK ELOT 928 CYPRUS MALTA ARABIC NLS ARABIC EXT UNISYS BRAZIL ASCII BRAZIL ABICOMP LATIN 1 Windows Page US ANSI CYRILLIC ANSI EAST EUROPEAN ANSI Category Specification Print Columns 21 columns 10 CPI 25 columns 12 CPI 32 columns 15 CPI 36 columns 17 CPI Character Font Dot Matrix Sizes 18 Hx 24 V 10 CPI 15 Hx 24 V 12 CPI 12 Hx 24 V 15 CPI 10 5 H x 24 V 17 CPI Barcodes UPC A UPC E JAN13 EAN JAN EAN ITF CODABAR CODE39 CODE128 Print Paper 1 Paper Feed Method 2 Media Width 3 Paper Path 4 Media Types 5 Recommended Papers Friction Feed 58 9 mm 2 28 G04 in Rear Clamshell Single Sheet Cut Sheet Continuous 1 sheet or copy paper original 1 sheet only folded paper supported for continuous transfer paper 1 sheet Paper TFSOKS E2C Nippon Seishi Copy Paper TLC 25 Black Naigai Carbon Ink Special Labels HW54S Nippon Seishi Paper Roll Diameter Maximum outer diameter 630 mm 61 18 in Minimum diameter for starting roll 8 mm 60 32 in Do not fold back or apply adhesives to paper rolls ends Interfaces Optical Interface lt IrDA 1 0 gt Serial Port lt RS 232C gt Special Cable optional IrDA Interface Transfer Rate 115200 bps maximum Serial Port Transfer Rates 4800
6. Temperature 5 C 41 F to 40 C 104 F with rechargeable NiMH NiCd batteries Storage Temperature 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F Operational Humidity 30 to 90 RH no condensation Storage Humidity 30 to 90 RH no condensation Applicable Standard FCC Part 15B Class B EN55022 EN55024 EN61000 3 3 Power Consumption 7 W with rechargeable NiMH NiCd batteries 8 W with alkaline batteries Dimensions 77 4 mm W x 108 3 mm D x 35 4 mm H 3 05 in W x 4 26 in D x 1 39 in H Weight Printer including four AA alkaline batteries 215 g 0 474 Ib or less Included Accessories User s Manual Size AA Alkaline Batteries 4 30 mm 1 18 in diameter Roll Paper length approximately 10 m 32 8 ft Optional Accessories 34 RS 232C cable 9 pin D sub type connector Part No PD79901 OS Roll Paper AC Adaptor Kit Part No PD69957 0S Citizen America Corporation 2102 Alton Parkway Unit A Irvine CA 92606 Tel 949 838 0327 U S A Citizen Systems Europe GmbH http www citizen europe com Park House Mettinger Strasse 11 643 651 Staines Road Feltham D 73728 Esslingen Middlesex TW14 8PA Germany United Kingdom Japan CBM Corporation CBM Bldg 5 68 10 Nakano Nakano ku Tokyo 164 0001 Tel 81 3 5345 7540 Fax 81 3 5345 7541 Printed in China PD74939 02
7. end of the paper extends slightly from the paper exit slot e Close the cover after removing slack from the roll paper that you are using Slackness may cause a paper jam 5 Firmly close the cover with both hands The paper is loaded automati IN cally when the internal setting controlling the automatic paper feed is set to ON Make sure the cover is fully and securely closed 23 Loading the Paper m Ifthe Paper is Not Loaded Straight Slide the cover OPEN button to open the cover then adjust the paper by hand After confirming that the paper is completely straightened securely close the cover Do not allow the printed paper to enter the single sheet cutsheet insertion slot m When Printing is Finished When you have finished printing using the roll paper slowly pull back the printed paper at an angle along the paper cutter allowing you to cut it from the roll Do not touch the paper cutter This may result in injury to your hand or whatever part of your body comes into contact with the cutter 24 Loading the Paper Feeding Single Sheets Cutsheets 1 Turn the printer on e Confirm that the roll paper cover is closed e The ERROR LED blinks if no paper is set in the printer 2 Insert the paper as shown in the figure by feeding the end of a single sheet into the single sheet insertion slot e The printer automatically takes up about 15 mm 0 6 inch of the paper the ERROR LED
8. goes off and the unit is ready for printing The paper is loaded automatically when the internal setting controlling the automatic paper feed is set to ON Make sure the cover is fully and securely closed E Use of the following single cut sheet paper is recommended Normal thermal paper 1 sheet type TF50KS E2C Nippon Seishi Copy thermal paper 2 sheet type TLC 25 Black Naigai Carbon Ink Special Labels HW54S Nippon Seishi 25 Printing Test You can conduct print tests to check the printer settings and confirm that the printer is operating correctly POWER Button dj Self Print Function 1 With the paper loaded simultaneously hold down the POWER button 4 and FEED button 2 When the POWER LED and the ERROR LED are blinking together release the POWER button 3 When the POWER LED and the ERROR LED begin to blink alternately release the FEED button 4 Press the FEED button to begin the self print test e To repeat the test press the FEED button again after the previous test is completed 26 POWER LED ERROR LED PD 22 SELF PRINT ROM CK10 0A01 2002 03 29 FIRM CK10 OAXX 2002 03 29 CG CK10XX01 2002 03 08 BOOT CK00 000F 2002 02 28 BORAD REIVSOIN 2 0 IF SELECT R Roman 1 amp 01234 56789 lt gt 7 ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZI 1 _abcdefghi jklmnopqrs tuvwxyz l Sans serif 1 8 C 012
9. printing paper e Begin printing only after you have made sure that the printing paper is straight where it is ejected from the printing thermal head If it is not straight the paper will jam e To prevent the paper from being bent as it is fed into the printer make sure that the front end of the paper is as shown below Good a Bad Bad 13 Accessories Included Accessories After opening the package confirm that the printer and the following standard accessories have been included User s Manual Roll Paper Size AA This Volume 630 mm x 10 m Alkaline Batteries 4 Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for use with this printer Purchase as needed Roll Paper RS 232C Cable 9 pin D sub type connector 930 mm 310 m Part No PD79901 0S AC Adaptor Kit Part No PD69957 0S 14 External Appearance and Part Descriptions POWER LED POWER Green The green indicator lights up when the power button I is pressed continuously for 2 to 3 seconds Additionally the indicator blinks according to the printer mode refer to the Error Indication Table The indicator blinks more slowly when the batteries are running low Replace the batteries when this occurs 2 ERROR LED ERROR Red The red indicator lights or blinks when the printer is unable to print because of the following conditions Type of Error POWER
10. 34 56789 lt gt ABCDEFGH JKLMNOPQRS TUVWXYZE 17 _ abcdefghi jk mnopars tuvwxyz l Courier 1 S amp 4 01234 56789 lt gt ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPORSTUVWXYZL 1 _ abcdefghijklmnopqrs tuvwxyzil Prestige tV Z amp CdR 01234 56789 lt gt ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPOQRSTUVWXYZI _abcdefghijklmnopqrs tuvwxyzil Script 1 S3 amp 01234 56789 lt gt ABCDEFGHI IKLMNOPORSTUVWXYZE 77 gt _ abedesghijrkemnopqgnrs Zuvwxyzti FEED Button Hex Dump Function The HEX dump function is used to judge whether or not the transmitted data is correct or not 1 With the paper loaded simultaneously HEX DUMP PRINT MODE hold down the POWER button and 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 12345678 FEED button 39 30 41 42 43 44 45 46 90ABCDEF 2 When the POWER LED and the ERROR pi s as ee LED are blinking together release the POWER button 3 The POWER LED and the ERROR LED start blinking alternately slowly at first When the LED starts blinking faster release the FEED button 4 Press the FEED button to execute the hex dump 27 Printing Test Internal Menu Settings List Print Function 1 With the paper loaded simultaneously hold down the POWER button 4 and FEED button When the POWER LED and the ERROR LED are blinking together release the POWER button The POWER LED and the ERROR LED alternately blink slowly at f
11. S 232C cable is connected before the printer is turned on E Connecting with the Infrared Port Optical Interface 1 Direct the printer s infrared port straight at the port of device to be linked e Transmission can be achieved within a 15 angle horizontally and vertically from center e Confirm that there are no obstacles in the space between the printer and the device to be connected Data cannot be transmitted correctly if any obstructions are present in this space 15 vertically and horizontally 60 cm approx 2 feet Maximum Data may not be received correctly when transmitted in direct sunlight under fluorescent lamps and in other areas with strong light Data may not be received correctly after the printer has been left for an extended period in temperatures outside the recommended storage temperature range Transmission distance varies according to the device used and the surround ing conditions so it may be impossible to establish a connection within the connection range provided in the specifications There are devices that cannot be connected within 10 cm 0 33 feet of the light receiver A communication error may occur if it is used connected to another infrared device Connecting the Printer m Connecting with the Serial Port Cable First obtain the optional RS 232C cable PD79901 OS 1 Turn off the power to the printer and the device to be connected 2 Insert the cable connector straight into the
12. and terminal oriented as shown in the figure e Set each battery from the side They cannot be inserted from the side 3 Slide the battery cover up again to close 18 Q Use These Batteries E You can use the following batteries with this product Use only four batteries of identical type e AA rechargeable NiMH batteries Recommended e AA rechargeable NiCd batteries e AA alkaline batteries Do not use any batteries other than those listed above Use of batteries other than those specified may result in damage to the unit The service life of AA alkaline batteries may be reduced according to the environment or the way they are used In such cases use AA rechargeable NiMH batteries or AA rechargeable NiCd batteries Precautions when using batteries The electric power consumption of this printer varies greatly according to the printing type When batteries that have been stored for a long time or AA alkaline batteries that have been drained of energy are used the printing may be too light or printer power may be cut off without any indication of a power reserve error P 15 The service life of AA alkaline batteries may be shortened depending on the manufac turer and utilization temperature particularly low temperatures and the amount of time that has passed since the batteries were manufactured Remove the batteries from the printer if you are not going to use it for a long time If you do not the batteri
13. econd sheet feeds incorrectly blurring the printing When this happens start the printing over from the beginning When using thermal printing paper take the following precautions Thermal printing paper becomes discolored or degenerates resulting in faint printing Do not put printed paper in bright light for a long period Avoid high temperature humidity fluids and sunlight Do not use glue adhesive or adhesive tape containing a volatile organic solvent to retain printed thermal paper by applying it to ground paper When you want to retain the paper for a long time we recommend that you either use deterioration resistant type thermal paper or make a copy on a copier and retain the copy Do not keep the paper in contact with a PVC film etc for a long time Avoid ammonia Keep it away from paper copied on a copier that uses ammonia Do not let perspiration on your hands or oil touch the printed surface of thermal printing paper surface to be printed or surface that has been printed When the thermal printing paper will be stored store it in a dark place where the average temperature is 25C or less and the humidity is 65 or less Roll paper curls as it is ejected from the printer so be careful to prevent it from entering the single sheet insertion opening It may be impossible to assure the printing quality if the paper thickness is 804m or more 12 Safety Instructions E Precautions when installing the
14. ed there is a danger of it burning your hand And part of the cutter might cut your hand e f you use any paper other than the designated kind the print quality will fall and the service life of the print head printing unit will be reduced e Do not perform printing and do not push the paper feed button while there is no paper in the printer The heat of the print head will deform the platen roller and friction with the platen will damage the print head e Do not tap or rub the print head with a sharp or hard object e f moisture has condensed on the print head be sure to wait until it is completely dry before performing printing If you print while the print head is moist there is a danger of damage to the print head e Do not use any batteries other than AA rechargeable NiMH batteries AA recharge able NiCd batteries and AA alkaline batteries e Always use four identical batteries at the same time E Precautions when using rechargeable batteries e If the fluid of a rechargeable battery gets in your eyes you will be in danger of being blinded so immediately wash them with clean water without rubbing them and promptly go to a doctor for treatment e The plus and minus directions of rechargeable batteries are preset When placing batteries in the printer check the plus and minus directions If you do not the batteries may leak overheat or crack If you do not obey the following instructions the rechargeable ba
15. ery and contact your service representative If any foreign matter metal scraps water or other fluid gets inside the printer first cut off the power and remove the battery then contact your service represen tative If you use it in this condition it will start a fire Do not put in on top of a shaky stand or other unstable place If may fall or topple over causing an injury Neither uses it nor stores it in the following locations If you do it will malfunction Ina car that is exposed to the sun in any place exposed to direct sunlight near a heater etc Place where the temperature and humidity are very high or low or where they fluctuate widely Extremely dusty place Place exposed to water or other fluid Do not drop it or vigorously strike or vibrate it If you do it will be damaged or malfunction Keep all foreign material out of the printer This will cause it to malfunction Do not use a volatile fluid thinner benzine etc or wet cloth to clean the printer If you do it will be degraded or discolored Clean it with a dry soft cloth During printing or when it is in standby status do not move shake or strike the printer There is a danger that the power will be cut off losing printing data Safety Instructions E Precautions to be followed when operating the printer e Be extremely careful not to touch the print head or paper cutter when replacing the paper When the print head has become heat
16. es may leak About Battery Chargers When using NiMH or NiCd batteries be sure to obtain an appropriate charger that conforms to the specifications for the respective battery type 19 About the Power Source Turning the Power On and Off Press the power button continuously for 2 to 3 seconds to turn on the power e The green POWER LED lights e The red ERROR LED blinks rapidly if no paper is set in the printer Press the POWER button again to turn off the power e The POWER LED goes off Lights in green when power is turned on Goes off when power is turned off POWER Button m About the Auto Power Off Function If the conditions listed below continue unchanged over a predetermined time period the printer automatically shuts off to save battery power this shutoff time is set at the factory at three minutes e No data received e No operation with the FEED button paper feed clear error If the printer happens to be turned off with the Auto Power Off function press the POWER button to turn the printer on again 20 Connecting the Printer Data Reception Methods The printer provides two interfaces for receiving print data and other information the serial port and the infrared port optical interface The interface selection automatically switches according to whether or not the RS 232C cable is connected to the serial port Data is transferred through the serial port only if the R
17. est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada CE Declaration for European Users CE marking shows conformity to the following criteria and provisions e EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55022 EN55024 amp EN61000 3 3 Safety Instructions The Symbols Instructions that must be followed to prevent any risk to the user and other people and any damage to property are indicated as shown below The degree of risk and damage that will occur if a user operates the machine improperly by failing to obey any of the indicated instructions are categorized as follows Read the User s Manual after you fully understand this categorization Indicates a situation where there is a high probability of the death or serious injury of a person Indicates that if a person uses the machine improperly by failing to obey this instruction there is a possibility of death or serious injury Indicates that if a person uses the machine improperly by failing to obey this instruction there is a possibility of serious injury or of property damage Meaning of symbols IN This symbol indicates that something must be handled carefully S This symbol indicates something that must not be done Q This symbol indicates something that must be done E Precautions to be followed when handling the printer If the printer is used after it has become hot or produced smoke a strange smell etc it will start a fire Immediately cut off the power remove its batt
18. irst then a little faster then very fast when they are flashing very fast release the FEED button Press the FEED button to begin printing of the internal menu settings e When the internal menu settings are printed out the printer automatically turns off Note The Internal Settings of the printer are 28 usually pre configured by the supplier for the particular application These settings can be changed by software commands from a computer or using a special configuration utility under Windows For further details of this please contact your supplier or visit Citizen s web sites shown at the beginning of this manual PD 22 SETUP REPORT Baud rate 9600bps Data bit length 8 Stop bit 1 Parity bit None S I Protocol X ON X OFF Print density 0 Paper selection Plain paper Automatic paper feed Enable Eye mark Disable Character code set Italic International charac ter code USA Print pitch O cpi Font typeface Roman Code page USA Auto power off 3min Printer status respo nse Disable Offline status at re loading paper Disable Care and Maintenance If the paper becomes jammed inside the printer or if some other such problem occurs remove the paper and clean the printer s interior 1 Turn offthe printer 2 Slide the cover OPEN button towards you to open the cover 3 Use a cotton swab or other such soft object to wipe any grime and paper dus
19. liance Statement for American Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reason able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications 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 the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which 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 EMI Compliance Statement for Canadian Users e This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 e Cet appareil num rique de la classe B
20. o not create a short between the twoterminals e Be careful not to insert incorrectly 31 Specifications Category Specification Printing Method Direct Thermal Print Speed Normal thermal paper 1 sheet type 300 dotlines second maximum 64 dots line or less e Print speed with batteries fully charged and printer set to fast printing Copy thermal paper 2 sheet type 100 dotlines second 64 dots line or less Print speed with batteries fully charged and printer set to fast printing Printhead Total Dot Count 384 dots dotline Dot Pitch 8 dots mm Print Width 48 mm 1 89 in Head Life 50 million pulses 12 5 print ratio normal tempera ture rated energy But not if the head has been damaged by a foreign object Durability Recommended designated paper 30 km 32808 yd or greater w specified paper 10 km 10936 yd or greater transfer paper original one sheet Print Direction Portrait Normal print mode printing while receiving data Page mode Printing after reception of data for one page Landscape In page mode only Emulations Conforms to ESC P commands barcode commands ESC POS compatible Fonts Roman Sans serif Courier Prestige Script Character codes ASCII 96 Normal Characters International Characters 16 Languages 1 Legal Character set IBM Characters and Graphics Code page USA MULTILINGUAL PORTUGAL FRENCH CANADA NORWAY SCANDINAVIA YUASCII LATIN 2 CYRILLIC
21. printer s serial port e Take care not to connect it upside down The connector is connected with the side marked PUSH facing upwards Forcing the connection may damage the unit e To disconnect the connector pull it out while pressing the part marked PUSH 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port of the device being connected 4 Turn on the power to the printer and the connected device e Data is transferred through the serial port through the RS 232C cable only if the cable is connected before the printer is turned on Connect to Computer gt U Serial Port Connector Precautions When Using the Connector Cable Ensure you are using the correct cable For example do not try to force a USB connector cable in this serial port Do not touch the metal portion of the cable connec tor once the other end is connected to the printer port Static electricity poses a risk of damage to the printer s internal circuitry Do not leave the cable wrapped around the printer for extended periods This may result in short circuiting and discoloration Loading the Paper Loading Roll Paper 1 Turn on the printer e The ERROR LED blinks if no paper is set in the printer 2 Slide the Cover Open button towards you to open the cover 3 Place roll paper in the paper holder so that the end of the paper is extending toward you as shown in the figure 4 Move the cover towards you so that the
22. r from the roll after printing AD Roll Paper Cover Open the cover to load a roll paper Close the cover after the paper is loaded 16 External Appearance and Part Descriptions Inside the Printer B B Printer Underside Paper Feed Roller This feeds the paper to the paper exit slot Paper Holder The roll paper is placed here Cover Sensor Detects whether the roll paper cover is open or closed Paper End Black Mark Detector Detects whether or not paper is loaded m About the Black Mark This is a black marking that is pre printed on the paper s print side Once the black mark is detected you can then feed the paper as needed with more accurate detection of the point where the paper is to be cut Print Thermal Head This is the actual printing component Battery Cover Remove the cover to load the batteries see p 18 Battery Release Strip Pull it upwards to release the batteries 17 About the Power Source The printer only runs on four AA rechargeable or dry cell batteries This section explains how the batteries are loaded and provides additional information about the batteries Loading the Batteries Have on hand the four AA alkaline batteries provided with the printer Follow the same sequence of steps when replacing the batteries 1 Slide the battery cover downwards to open the cover 2 Place the batteries in the com partment with each battery s
23. ration of Conformity We the Responsible Party Citizen America Corporation 2102 Alton Parkway Unit A Irvine CA 92606 U S A Telephone 949 838 0327 declares that the product Trade Name CITIZEN Product Name Printer Model Number PD 22 confirms to the following specifications Regulation FCC Part 15B Class B Test Method ANSI C63 4 1992 and therefore is in compliance with the protection requirement of FCC Rules relating to electromagnetic compatibility issued on 1 August 2003 ZL Ryuhzoh Kondoh President Authorized Signature DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Citizen Systems Europe GmbH Park House 643 651 Staines Road 4 Feltham Middlesex TW14 8PA United Kingdom declare under our sole responsibility that the product Product Type Thermal Printer Model Name PD 22 manufactured by Crown Young Industries Ltd Block 10 Tung Fu Yue Industrial Area Hang Tse Town Lung Kong District Shenzhen 518122 China in 2002 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards EMC EN 55022 1998 EN61000 3 3 1995 EN 50024 1998 Following the provisions of EMC 89 336 EEC based on the following documents 1 EMI Test Report issued by OHTAMA CO LTD 2 Immunity Test Report issued by OHTAMA CO LTD European Representative London 1 August 2003 Ls L Norimitsu Katoh Managing Director Citizen Systems Europe GmbH Compliance Statements FCC Comp
24. suing print commands are connected correctly with the RS 232C cable then turn on the power to the printer Turn on the power e Open the paper roll cover and remove the jammed paper or other obstruction Cannot print using infrared transmission e Devices are either too close together or too far apart e Infrared ports are not on axis e Adjust the distance between the two devices so that they are in the range given in the specifications p 21 e Align both ports so that they are directly facing each other Note The service life of AA alkaline batteries may be reduced according to the environ ment or the way they are used In such cases use AA rechargeable NiMH batteries or AA rechargeable NiCd batteries 30 Optional AC Adaptor Kit Installing the Battery Adaptor 1 Remove the battery cover from the printer Remove batteries if there are any loaded 2 Push in the battery adaptor as shown in the figure 3 Connect the AC adaptor cord 4 Attach the battery adaptor cover Notes e This kit is for use with this printer only You cannot use it with other products e Be sure to insert the battery adaptor before connecting the AC adaptor e When the AC adaptor is connected there is voltage at the battery adaptor s terminals Do not create a short between the two terminals e When using batteries be sure to use the original battery cover Battery adaptor A 7 Notes e D
25. t from the feed roller and print thermal head Print head Feed roller Paper feed roller IN e Never bring any hard object in contact with the head This may result in damage to the unit e The print head becomes very hot Allow the printer to rest for a short to protect yourself from burns e If any foreign object gets inside the head or the paper feed gear it may cause a malfunction e Dropping the printer may cause a malfunction Handle it very carefully 29 Troubleshooting No malfunction may be indicated in the following situations Check these points before considering malfunction as the cause of your problem Problem Printer not operating Printer is not turned on e Battery and terminals are reversed e Batteries are running low e Rechargeable batteries are not sufficiently charged Solution e Press the POWER button e Install the batteries so that they are in the proper direction e Replace all batteries with fresh batteries e If using rechargeable batteries fully charge the batteries e Change the batteries again Paper cannot feed e A foreign object is caught on the gear e Remove the foreign object Error results when executing print command e Printer is not properly connected to other device with cable e Printer is not turned on e Paper is jammed in the printer e Make sure the printer and the device is
26. ttery will leak overheat or crack Be sure to obey the following instructions Do not place them in a fire or heat them Do not remove nor scratch their external tube Do not solder them Do not throw them or strike them vigorously Do not touch their plus and minus terminals with a wire or other metal object e Do not take apart or modify a rechargeable battery If a rechargeable battery is taken apart or modified it will leak overheat or crack e If fluid from a rechargeable battery touches your skin or clothing there is a danger of it harming your skin so wash it off with clean water immediately 10 Safety Instructions Do not touch or moisten rechargeable batteries with fresh water or seawater If a battery is moistened it will heat up or rust Do not use or leave rechargeable batteries in hot places If a rechargeable battery is used or left in a hot place it will leak reducing its performance and service life Store rechargeable batteries where they are out of the reach of infants and small children Be extremely careful that an infant or small child does not take out the rechargeable batteries Use a charger that matches the specifications of each type of battery Be sure to fully charge new rechargeable batteries before using them for the first time After using a machine that is powered by rechargeable batteries be sure to turn off the machine If the machine is left standing for a long time
27. with its power on the batteries will leak When you do not plan to use the printer for a long time remove its rechargeable batteries If you think that there is something unusual about the rechargeable batteries while you are using them return the batteries to the store where you bought them without using them Please dispose of the used batteries properly and in accordance with local regulations E Precautions when using the specialized RS 232C cable e When using one of the connectors on the printer do not touch the metal part of the other connector e There is a danger of static electricity damaging the internal circuits of the product e Do not leave the cable wrapped around the product for a long time If you do there is danger of breakage and discoloration of the cable E Precautions when using thermal paper printing paper e The darkness density of printing varies according to the type of printing paper used The printing darkness density is adjusted either in the printer driver or using a software command For details of this command please refer to the Command Reference Manual available from your supplier When using copy type printing paper set two sheets of copy paper with either in the printer driver or using a software command For details of this command please refer to the Command Reference Manual available from your supplier When using copy type printing paper occasionally the first or s
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