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Citizen CL-S6621 label printer

1. 35 YES YES YES YES Operation Panel CT POWER PRINT EI CONDITION M ERROR PAUSE FEED STOP YES Select Save el N DA NO Next Item Change Value Next Digit MODE REPEAT Exit to previous menu h sm E Config Set e ee eee ee e Sensor Level e Paper End Level e Error Reporting e Buzzer Select e Metric Inch e Max Media Length e Settings Lock e Keyboard Lock e Standby Mode e Standby Timer e Paper Near End Status e Paper Near End Alarm e Media Power Up e Cl Lock e Emulation Select e Emulation Auto Detect EXIT 7 m XIT e AutoConfigure 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 EXIT e JEEE1284 s e Web Monitor e USB Device Class e USB VCOM Protocol e USB 2 0 High Speed Print Speed Print Darkness Value SAVE SAVE e Darkness Adjust e Print Method e Ribbon Winding e Continuous Media Length e Vertical Position e Horizontal Shift e Vertical Image Shift e Auto Side Shift e Media Sensor e Small Media Adjustment SAVE aan Changing the EXIT Change parameter Change a Changing the EXIT parameter a SAVE SAVE Change Changing the EXIT parameter i Chapter 2 Printer Operation Mode Settings This particular example is changing the
2. 0 Thermal transfer Outside 4 00 inch 101 6 mm 0 00 inch 0 0 mm 0 00 inch 0 0 mm 000 dots 00 dots See Through Off 1 00 inch 25 4 mm 1 7V 2 80 V On Printing On Inch 10 00 inch 254 0 mm Off Off Menu Config Set 1 Config Set 2 Config Set 3 2 to 6 IPS 00 to 30 10 to 10 Thermal transfer Direct thermal Outside Inside 0 25 to 99 99 inch 6 40 to 2539 7 mm 1 00 to 1 00 inch 25 4 to 25 4 mm 1 00 to 1 00 inch 25 4 to 25 4 mm 120 to 120 dots 00 to 15 dots See Through Reflect None On off 0 25 to 1 00 inch 6 40 to 25 4 mm 0 0 V to 3 3 V 0 01 to 3 00 V On Printing Immediate On Off Inch mm 1 00 to 99 99 inch 25 4 to 2539 7 mm On Off On Off Remarks Sets the Config Set Printing speed setting Print darkness setting printhead temperature Darkness command adjustment Selecting thermal transfer ribbon direct thermal media Selecting the ribbon winding direction Setting default length of continuous media if selected the lower line is in metric mode Print start position adjustment Horizontal printing location adjustment Adjust the off set value in vertical when mapping data on a RAM Allows horizontal shifting of printing position by specified number of dots per page Effective when load is applied to a specific head area like vertical lines Label sensor selection Setting for small labels Setting le
3. 6 8 10 12 14 18 24 30 36 48 points e Character set Conforms with code page 850 standards 4 True type rasterizer 1 Five kinds of fixed pitch font e Overseas English fonts and European fonts 2 OCR fonts OCR A OCR B 3 Proportional font CG Triumvirate Condensed Bold 4 True type rasterizer 59 Appendixes Specifications Item Description Symbol set PC866U Ukraina PC Cyrillic ISO 60 Danish Norwegian DeskTop Control language Outline of electronic devices Media detection sensors Communication interfaces Communication interface options Indications and switches Power standards CPU ROM RAM Transparent sensor Reflective sensor Label peeling sensor Paper near end sensor Serial USB Parallel Network LED Buzzer Operating panel keys Head up detection sensor Power switch Accoustic noise 100 V version 220 V version ISO 8859 1 Latin 1 ISO 8859 2 Latin 2 ISO 8859 9 Latin 5 ISO 8859 10 Latin 6 ISO 8859 7 Latin Greek ISO 8859 15 Latin 9 ISO 8859 5 Latin Cyrillic ISO 69 French ISO 21 German ISO 15 Italian Legal Math 8 Macintosh Math PC 858 Multilingual Microsoft Publishing PC 8 Code Page 437 PC 8 D N Code Page 437N PC 852 Latin 2 PC 851 Latin Greek PC 862 Latin Hebrew Pi Font PC 850 Multilingual PC 864 Latin Arabic PC 8 TK Code Page 437T PC 1004 PC 775 Baltic Non UGL Generic Pi Font Roman 8 Roman 9 ISO 17 Spanish ISO 11 S
4. EXIT Changel Parameter Value SAVE EXIT Small Media Length SAVE Changingthe EXIT parameter Chapter 2 Printer Operation Mode Settings Zebra Emulation Menu Setup Mode p 33 Printing during top menu setting p 36 Printing of contents of settings p 37 Printing during sub menu setting p 36 E Zebra Emulation MODE REPEAT key Power on EXIT want to reset this printer to factory NO PELLLLLLLLELLLLTLLLLLELLTLTTL Do you want to print the current menu settings Qf O mmm 8 mmm IE Do you want to change the menu settings Do you want to print the current menu settings Printing the content of the changes 2 lt Z O onnannaunx Completed Are you sure Printing the contents of the present setting Ejs ps Press FEED key for 3 seconds Vv Initialization of the content of the settings Initialization to the settings when the printer was shipped TTT TTP a Do you want to Menu items EXIT Do you want to Menu items EXIT Do you want to Menu items EXIT Do you want to change After Print Menu items LITE EXIT Do you want to La a s a ro change Interface E Menu items a NO gt EEE change Global Config change Page Setup change System Setup
5. Mode Settings Turning on the power while pressing keys in the following combinations starts various functions mode Keyoperatlon HEX dump mode Turning power on while pushing the STOP key Self print mode Turning power on while pushing the FEED key Turning power on while pushing the MODE REPEAT key HEX Dump Mode e 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 To exit HEX Dump Mode turn off the power to the printer then turn the power on again restart Chapter 2 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 22 Case of label media Turn on printer power while pushing the FEED key When the PRINT LED has begu
6. different options Generally Yes Select Save PAUSE DI Key No Next Item Increase Item STOP S Key Next Digit FEED F Key Exit to previous menu MODE M Key lt Example of CL S6621 Datamax emulation selected gt Menu Setting Flow Chart p 34 Printing during sub menu setting Do you want to change Page Setup Menu items Yes PAUSE No STOP Exit MODE Print Speed 4 IPS Save PAUSE Change Value STOP Exit MODE Change Value r nt to change Page Setup Menu items Print Speed 2 IPS PAUSE No STOP Exit MODE Save Sane PAUSE Change Value STOP Exit MODE Sensor See Through PAUSE Change Value STOP Exit MODE alle a Print Darkness 10 Next Digit ntal Shift 0 OOIN Save PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP amp it PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP Y Exit MODE Exit MODE Change Value Print Darkness ug Bl Position 0 OOIN Save PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP gt Exit MODE Exit MODE i Uous Medis Length 04 00IN Save Print Darkness 14 0 Save PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP Not DR D Change Values STOP Exit MODE d ethod TT Save Darkness Adjust 00 PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP A Exit MODE Save PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP w Exit MODE Ss Ajust 300 PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP Save
7. such as in a laboratory Do not place the printer where air is mixed with salt or gas e The printer must sit on a firm level surface where there is ample ventilation Never allow the printer s air vent to be blocked by a wall or other object Do not put anything on the top of printer e 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 put anything on the power cord or step on it e Do not drag or carry the printer with the power cord or interface cable e Avoid plugging the power cord into an outlet with many loads e Do not bundle the power cord when inserting the plug e Always grip the plug housing not the cord to plug unplug the power cord e Make certain the power is turned off before connecting disconnecting the interface cable e 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 e Place the printer near the outlet where the power cord can be unplugged easily to shut off power e Use the AC outlet that accepts a three pronged plug Otherwise static electricity may be generated and there will be danger of electric shock Chapter 1 Setup Confirmation of Carton Contents Removing the Packing Material The printer is shipped with adhesive tape in place to hold
8. Cut Tear On selected above 1 00 to 1 00 inch 25 4 to 25 4 mm Mode Repeat Key Disabled LastOne Repeat method selection Disabled 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 9600 115200 Sets the baud rate of the serial interface 57600 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 7 bits interface 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 Web Monitor Auto Auto Selecting the web monitor function On Off USB Device Class Printer Printer Selects the USB device class VCOM USB VCOM Protocol Auto Auto Selects the protocol flow control when DTR operating USB VCOM X ON USB 2 0 High Speed On On Settings for enabling disabling USB 2 0 Off High Speed Displayed only when an optional LAN board is connected to a printer Chapter 2 Printer Operation Menu Setup Mode p 33 Quick Setup of the Print Method The print method thermal transfer method direct thermal method can be set us
9. Disable the Paper Near End Sensor With the protruding part ofthe sensor housed push into the top section until it clicks Chapter 2 Printer Operation Selecting the ribbon winding direction p 38 p 45 Setting the Ribbon The following kinds and sizes of ribbons can be used TUDOS a ue Inside wound and outside wound ribbon Max ribbon width 174 0 mm 6 85 inch Min ribbon width ecesesseseeceseseseees 50 mm 1 97 inch Max ribbon length 360 0 m 1 181 ft Max roll diameter ere 74 0 mm 2 90 inch Inner diameter of the paper core 25 4 0 25 mm 1 00 0 01 inch Outer diameter of the paper core 33 4 0 5 mm 1 31 0 02 inch Lead tape length Less than 80 0 mm Setting method 1 Check the kind of ribbon used and set the ribbon winding direction using menu setup mode or operation panel This is the method for installing an outside wound ribbon also known as ink out Remember the inked surface should be facing AWAY from the printhead surface 2 Place the attached ribbon and paper core separately on one of the two attached ribbon holders Insert the two ribbon holders into the ribbon and paper cores ensuring that they are pushed in all the way Ribbon holders Ribbon Paper core Chapter 2 Printer Operation Setting the Ribbon 3 Install the unused ribbon and holder in to the rear ribbon drive unit The splines on the ribbon drive gear mechanism engage w
10. Do you want to change Global Config Menu items Do you want to change Page Setup Menu items Do you want to change System Setup Menu items Do you want to change After Print Menu items Do you want to change Interface Menu items NO Operation Panel YES Select Save Next Digit Exit to previous menu El POWER PRINT EI CONDITION E ERROR PAUSE FEED STOP rt H DER NO Next Item Change Value MODE REPEAT pe YES E Config Set TES e Sensor Level e Paper End Level e Error Reporting e Buzzer Select e Metric Inch e Max Media Length e Settings Lock e Keyboard Lock e Standby Mode e Standby Timer e Paper Near End Status e Paper Near End Alarm e Control Code e Emulation Select e Emulation Auto Detect YES e AutoConfigure 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 e EEE1284 e Web Monitor e USB Device Class e USBVCOM Protocol e USB 2 0 High Speed 34 8 mmm ee ee mn Change parameter SAVE SAVE Change Value m XIT Print Darkness SAVE SAVE e Darkness Adjust e Print Method e Ribbon Winding e Continuous Media Length e Vertical Position e Horizontal Shift e Vertical Image Shift e Auto Side Shift Y e Media Sensor e Small Media Adjustment Pr Changing the
11. Print Method TT eae MDE Darkness 11 Save PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP A De PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP v Exit MODE Che Darkness 10 Save Continuous Medis Length 04 OOIN i PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP Save PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP Ext MODE d Exit MODE Darkness 10 Vertical Positi 0 OOIN Save SS OSINON N PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP Exit MODE Save PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP D Exit MODE peed 2 IPS PAUSE Change Value STOP Exit MODE Horizontal Shift 0 OOIN Save bpeed 4 IPS Save PAUSE Next Digit FEED Change Value STOP Uri Change Value STOP Exit MODE y Exit MODE Ant to change Page Setup Menu items PAUSE No STOP Exit MODE Exit Media Sensor See Through Save PAUSE Change Value STOP Exit MODE Do you want to change Page Setup Menu items Yes PAUSE No STOP Exit MODE lt Example of CL S6621 Datamax emulation selected gt Chapter 2 Printer Operation Mode Settings Menu Setting Flow Chart p 34 Printing of contents of settings Machine Information Model Number Boot Version ROM Version ROM Date DD MM YY ROM Check Sum FPGA Version Head Check Print Counter Service Counter Cut Counter Sensor Monitor Option Interface CL S6621 0000 872 km 0000 872 km 83 2 56 V None Current Menu Setting Global Config Menu Config Set Pa
12. V Error Reporting On Printing On Printing Immediate Buzzer Select On On off Remarks Sets the Config Set Printing speed setting Print darkness setting printhead temperature Darkness command adjustment Selecting thermal transfer ribbon direct thermal media Selecting the ribbon winding direction Setting default length of continuous media if selected the lower line is in metric mode Print start position adjustment Horizontal printing location adjustment Adjust the off set value in vertical when mapping data on a RAM Allows horizontal shifting of printing position by specified number of dots per page Effective when load is applied to a specific head area like vertical lines Label sensor selection Setting for small labels Setting length of small label media Setting the threshold of the sensor Sets the paper end level Setting for error report Setting buzzer sounding conditions Chapter 2 Printer Operation Mode Settings Datamax Emulation Top Menu After Print Sub Menu Metric Inch Max Media Length Settings Lock Keyboard Lock Standby Mode Standby Timer Paper Near End Status Paper Near End Alarm Control Code Emulation Select Emulation Auto Detect AutoConfigure Function Select Default Inch 10 00 inch 254 0 mm off off off 5 min On off STD DM4 Full Auto On Tear Effective only when the optional unit i
13. 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 this may cause a malfunction If the power is accidentally turned off first reset the printer to factory defaults Chapter 2 Printer Operation Mode Settings Datamax Emulation Menu Setting Flow Chart The following is a flow chart showing the CL S6621 VuePrint menu system Menu Setup Mode p 33 Printing during top menu setting p 36 Printing of contents of settings p 37 Printing during sub menu setting p 36 Datamax Emulation MODE REPEAT key Power on EXIT Press FEED key for 3 seconds v Initialization of the content of the settings Initialization to the settings when the printer was shipped want to reset this i printer to factory Are you sure inas NO io oole eee Do you want to print the current menu settings Printing the contents of the present setting TTL a EXIT fe oe eee UELL Do you want to change the menu settings EXIT Do you want to print the current menu settings Printing the content of the changes 2 lt EXIT gt gt Completed r EXIT TT EXIT Pee eee
14. auto cutter is installed but has not been started it is off and the operation is selected by Function select Selects the type of options installed and adjusts the paper stop position accordingly For example the position where the label stops in Tear mode is different to that in Peel On mode 30 Chapter 2 Printer Operation Mode Settings Datamax Emulation Top Menu Sub Menu Default Menu Remarks 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 00 inch Peel Cut Tear Off The stop position can be fine tuned using 0 0 mm 0 00 to 2 00 inch this menu setting The general stop position 0 0 to 50 8 mm is selected depending on the Function Peel Cut Tear On selected above 1 00 to 1 00 inch 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 9600 115200 Sets the baud rate of the serial interface 57600 Interface related settings are effective after 38400 the power is turned on again 19200 9600 48
15. in some case Chapter 2 Printer Operation Mode Settings Datamax Emulation Menu Setting Table Global Config menu allows you to switch between 3 complete config sets contained within the printer 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 E Datamax Emulation Top Menu Sub Menu Default Menu Global Config Set 1 Config Set 1 configuration Config Set 2 Config Set 3 Page Setup Print Speed 6 IPS 2 to 6 IPS Print Darkness 10 00 to 30 Darkness Adjust 0 10 to 10 Print Method Thermal transfer Thermal transfer Direct thermal Ribbon Winding Outside Outside Inside Continuous Media 4 00 inch 0 25 to 99 99 inch Length 101 6 mm 6 40 to 2539 7 mm Vertical Position 0 00 inch 1 00 to 1 00 inch 0 0 mm 25 4 to 25 4 mm Horizontal Shift 0 00 inch 1 00 to 1 00 inch 0 0 mm 25 4 to 25 4 mm Vertical Image Shift 0 00 inch 0 00 to 32 00 inch 0 0 mm 0 0 to 812 8 mm Auto Side Shift 00 dots 00 to 15 dots Media Sensor See Through See Through Reflect None Small Media Off On Adjustment Off Small MediaLength 1 00 inch 0 25 to 1 00 inch 25 4mm 6 40 to 25 4 mm System Setup Sensor Level 1 7V 0 0 V to 3 3 V Paper End Level 2 80 V 0 01 to 3 00
16. p 47 2 Select the reflective sensor so that it is between the platen roller and the media sensor Be careful that black mark and media gap do not pass the media sensor Then close the sensor arm and the printhead Bottom sensor Ifthe PAUSE key is pressed and released 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 Ifautomatic 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 Ifthe STOP key is pushed it exits sensor adjustment mode Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments Media Thickness Adjustment Installing the Media p 26 It may be necessary to adjust the printer according to the thickness of the media being used This can be done easily by rotating the media adjustment dial to improve the print quality e Poor print quality across the complete printout means wrongly set media thickness See this section e Poor print quality on one side of a printout means wrongly set media width See next section When using standard label media high quality media or direct thermal media Self Print Mode p 32 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
17. 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 and refer servicing
18. 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 34 Printing during top menu setting Citizen CL S6621 VuePrint 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 Do you want to reset this printer to factory settings Yes PAUSE No STOP Are you sure f Yes Press FEED key for 3 seconds f No Press STOP key ju want to print the current menu settings es PAUSE No STOP ju want to change the menu settings Do you want to print the current menu settings es PAUSE No STOP Yes PAUSE No STOP ju want to print the current menu settings Do you want to change the menu settings es PAUSE No STOP Yes PAUSE No STOP Are you sure If Yes Press FEED key for 3 seconds x If No Press STOP key Do you want to print the current menu settings Yes PAUSE No STOP ju want to reset this printer to factory settings es PAUSE No STOP en CL S6621 VuePrint Menu System tour control panel buttons are used to select
19. printer holding down PAUSE and FEED keys together The printer will beep three times and the CONDITION LED will flash 2 Press FEED key once for Datamax emulation 3 Press FEED key two times for Zebra emulation The printer beeps each time the feed key is pressed 4 To save the new selection press MODE REPEAT key The printer will beep three times and then restarts Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments Installing the Media p 23 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 pushing the PAUSE key FEED key and STOP key simultaneously PAUSE FEED STOP 2 After the PRINT LED and CONDITION LED light up release the keys to change the printer to sensor adjustment setting mode Power Switch E POWER SERPRINT JIESCONDITION li ERROR Quick Sensor Selection Method Transparent 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
20. ventilation and natural convection Storage temperature Temp 20 to 60 C humidity 5 to 85 conditions Conditions ventilation and natural convection Operating assurance temperature BEE Printing assurance temperature 80 85 40 Humidity Humidity 30 5 0 5 Temperature 35 40 20 Temperature C 60 Conditions assuring operation and printing Storage assurance temperature External dimensions Approx 303 W x 290 D x 273 H mm 11 9 W x 11 4 D x 10 76 H inch Unit mm inch A N CH m N N x Q Q lt Approx 303 11 9 Approx 290 11 4 Weight Approx 7 9 kg 17 4 Ib Accessories Test label media Test ribbon CD ROM User s Manual Quick start guide Head cleaner Power cord Media holder bar and Media holder guide Ribbon holder Paper core Option Auto cutter unit Peeler unit IEEE1284 Parallel interface board Ethernet interface board and wireless LAN interface board 1 Options can be separately purchased 2 If you wish to use other media than those recommended please contact the shop where you bought this item 3 When a media pitch of less than 1 inch is used activate the Small Media Adjustment setting in the Page Setup 4 The OCR font may have a low recognition rate according to the reader 5 UFST and TrueType rasterizer are licensed from Monotype Imaging Inc UFST and CG Triumvirate are trademarks of Monotype Imaging Inc TrueType is a trademark of Apple Inc 6 PC8
21. will flash When the lights go out on the CONDITION LED selection is finalized Changes will remain in effect even after the power is turned off Note The winding direction cannot be changed when printing Emulation Auto Detect Cross Emulation A different emulation will be detected when the Emulation Auto Detect of the System Setup is set to On or Full Auto Detects Zebra when Datamax is selected and Datamax when Zebra is selected e Ifthe Emulation Auto Detect is set to On If the Emulation Auto Detect is set to On this will cause the CONDITION LED to flash when it detects an alternative emulation By selecting MODE REPEAT KEY the printer will restart and emulation will automatically make a switch By selecting another KEY detection will be canceled and CONDITION LED will turn Off e Ifthe Emulation Auto Detect is set to Full Auto If the Emulation Auto Detect is set to Full Auto this will cause the printer to restart when it detects an alternative emulation and emulation will automatically make a switch Chapter 2 Printer Operation Manually Selecting the Printer Emulation Menu Setting Table p 39 p 42 To manually choose between Datamax and Zebra emulations you can use the VuePrint menu system The Emulation Select option in the System Setup menu allows you to do this Alternatively you can use the Quick Switch option as follows 1 Turn on the
22. 00 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 7 bits interface 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 Web Monitor Auto Auto Selecting the web monitor function On Off USB Device Class Printer Printer Selects the USB device class VCOM USB VCOM Protocol Auto Auto Selects the protocol flow control when DTR operating USB VCOM X ON USB 2 0 High Speed On On Settings for enabling disabling USB 2 0 Off High Speed Effective only when the optional unit is attached Displayed only when an optional LAN board is connected to a printer Chapter 2 Printer Operation Mode Settings Zebra Emulation E Zebra Emulation Top Menu Sub Menu Global configuration Page Setup Print Speed Print Darkness Darkness Adjust Print Method Ribbon Winding Continuous Media Length Vertical Position Horizontal Shift Vertical Image Shift Auto Side Shift Media Sensor Small Media Adjustment Small Media Length System Setup Sensor Level Paper End Level Error Reporting Buzzer Select Metric Inch Max Media Length Settings Lock Keyboard Lock Default Config Set 1 6 IPS 10
23. 0mm 4650529 133 0 to 148 0 mm 5 24 to 5 83 8 148 0 to 163 0 mm 5 83 to 6 42 163 0 to 178 0 mm 6 42 to 7 01 setting when shipped The following values are criteria Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments Setting the Ribbon p 28 Self Print Mode p 32 Adjusting the Ribbon When using narrow width ribbons or very specialist thermal ribbon material it may be necessary to adjust the ribbon tension and ribbon balance adjustments to avoid ribbon wrinkle or slippage Sa N Back ribbon tension adjustment knob Front ribbon left right I balance adjustment knob ER SE EE gt E mi JM99981 00F pod Back ribbon left right balance adjustment knob Ribbon Tension Adjustment The ribbon tension has three adjustment positions on both the feeding side back side and winding side front side Adjustment criteria Strong lt lt gt gt Weak Weak Ribbon width of 6 inches strong v Ribbon width of 4 inches medium Ribbon width of 2 inches weak O lt Strong First make a test print and then adjust the printer as required e Slippage of the ribbon causes a dirty film to be seen on the media Reduce the tension adjusters e Ribbon wrinkle diagonal lines across printout Increase the ribbon tension After making any adjustments print another test print or two to make sure the ribbon is feeding correctly Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments Adjusting the Ribbon Ribbon
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25. 66U Ukraina is available for Datamax emulation only 7 Datamax is a registered trade mark of Datamax Bar Code Products Corporation 8 Zebra is a registered trade mark of ZIH corp 9 This interface is Non L P S Limited Power Source 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 acomputer by the optional Ethernet Serial Interface Specifications Signal line and pin arrangement FG Protective grounding Protective grounding FG Signal line that transmits data TXD Transmitted data 9 from the printer to other devices f Signal line that transmits data RXD Received data 9 E i from other devices to the printer Signal line that becomes active Transmission request when the printer can receive data Signal line that becomes active Able to transfer data when other devices can receive data from the printer Signal line that is active when DSR Data set relay an external device can interface with the printer h level of th SGND Signal line ground a a are signal line e LI Leg EE el 17 Signal line that is active when Data terminal relay an external device can interface with the printer E CT SE 672 P Appendixes Interfaces XON XOFF Protocol Requirem
26. Balance Adjustment Do this adjustment by turning the front and back balance adjustment knobs If the ribbon is wrinkled adjust it as follows The scale is usually aligned with the center Adjustment procedure 1 Check between the supply side ribbon and the back balance adjustment knob to find out on which side the ribbon is loose Checking which side is loose E Case of looseness on the side opposite the adjustment knob 2 Turn the front adjustment knob to the right to remove the looseness then make a test print to ensure that the ribbon is not wrinkled If it is wrinkled turn the back adjustment knob to the right and do the test printing again and check to make sure that the ribbon is not wrinkled OQ In the ribbon a cg LO amp we Front balance adjustment knob Back balance adjustment knob E Case of looseness on the adjustment knob side 3 Turn the front adjustment knob to the left to remove the looseness then make a test print to ensure that the ribbon is not wrinkled If it is wrinkled turn the back adjustment knob to the left and do the test printing again and check to make sure that the ribbon is not wrinkled In case the ribbon is wrinkled Front balance adjustment knob Back balance adjustment knob 53 Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments Cleaning Wipe off any foreign matter such as media dust dirt and adhesive substances built up around the printhead with the head cleaning pen head clean
27. CITIZEN NM Q HUmAanliecr mmm SE de amp Label Printer Thermal Transfer Barco CL 56621 CONTENTS Before Operation NERO DUCTION een een 3 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR EUROPEAN USERS nn 4 EE E STAIN spren EEaren ENERE ENRETE a 4 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS nn 4 EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS ns 5 ETAT DE CONFORMITE EMI A L USAGE DES UTILISATEURS CANADIENS 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS usa ann 6 NOTIE Esera a E EN 7 IRPEF IN TRUCO een 8 Chapter 1 Setup Confirmation of Carton CONES a een er dan oi 10 Part Names and UIC de EE 11 Connection to POWER dedans ne co DARDO PEIES RO pias 17 Driver Installation RPA AR NR RREO SRD RS RD 17 EE ENEE 18 Chapter 2 Printer Operation Beer OFF a 19 Normal Operating Mode a no di oc 20 Setting the Media use 22 Setting the Ribbon sense iin 28 MOGE gue nee A E A tere nner tere tener 31 Quick Setup of the Print Method SE A a ia di 44 Selecting the Ribbon Winding Direction ss 45 Emulation Auto Detect Cross Emulation TEE 45 Manually Selecting the Printer Emulation ss 46 Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments Sensor PIS GIs nee een an EEE mad 47 Media Thickness AUS EE 50 Media Width EE E signos 51 Adjusting the RIDDON a a nen 52 COR a ne on ar oo don 54 Appendixes TROIS NO OO E E de Din 55 PENCON EE 58 Interfaces id ii 62 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Citizen CL series label printer offering high performance th
28. 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 J POWER STOP MODE REPEAT E PRINT mm Jonn M ERROR Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments Sensor Adjustments Installing the Media p 24 Adjusting the Transparent sensor Quick Sensor Selection Method 1 Select the transparent sensor and open the sensor arm Transparent lt gt Reflective p 47 2 5 Install only the liner media label backing paper with the label 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 Bottom sensor If the PAUSE key is pressed and released 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 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 If the STOP key is pushed it exits sensor adjustment mode Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments Sensor Adjustments Adjusting the Reflective sensor Quick Sensor Selection Method 1 With the reflective sensor selected install the label media Transparent lt gt Reflective
29. al head temperature OFF Abnormal motor temperature OFF Head open OFF OFF 000006006 Media end OFF OFF Media out OFF media location cannot be detected Abnormal head resistance OFF Ribbon feed error 000000060 0808600008 Ribbon end 000000060 00000060 Communication error reception buffer overrun Communication error parity framing Communication error transmission buffer overflow System error 000006006 N Auto cutter abnormality OFF ON jamming etc Only displayed when the Paper Near End Alarm setting under Menu Setup Mode is On The buzzer will not sound while the alarm is displayed Time Axis gt O ON OFF Wide on off marks indicate slow LED flashing Small circle on off marks indicate quick LED flashing Chapter 2 Printer Operation Menu Setting Table p 38 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 tag media Reflective sensor Detects the black mark Label media Continuous media Notch detection Black mark detection a Transparent sensor Reflective sensor LE Media direction CI Win value mm finches value mm inches re Linerwidth Jans fresco D Length ofgap between abes 310198 250700 0 125 0 0049 1 Postion orghtedgeofnatc 600020 eosoe3 Use a tr
30. and inadequate environment e 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 e Please contact us if there are any mistakes or ambiguities within this manual e If there are missing or incorrectly collated pages in this manual contact us to obtain a new manual CITIZEN is a registered trademark of CITIZEN HOLDINGS CO Japan CITIZEN es una marca registrada de CITIZEN HOLDINGS CO Jap n Copyright 2012 by CITIZEN SYSTEMS JAPAN CO LTD 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 e Do not place the prin
31. ansparent 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 Chapter 2 Printer Operation Setting the Media Installing the Media 1 Setting the Paper Near End Sensor p 27 Media Sizes p 22 3 Push the large blue head open lever to release the head unit and then lift the sensor arm by hand as shown below a Sensor arm 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 When using the Paper Near End Sensor sensor position settings should be performed See Setting the Paper Near End Sensor for how to perform the settings These settings are off when the product is shipped from the factory 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 ribbed surface of the media guide touching the media roll as shown in the illustration Handle TT GT vr prrrert prrreett gett Media holder guide A EA Media holder bar D Q IN Set the media roll and media holder in to the printer as shown above Itis advisable
32. ata being read e Error Compatible timing specification When power is on Time it goes off line PowerOn l Reset BUSY ACK SELECT While receiving data Data0 7 Strobe BUSY 0 5us O5us 0 5ps 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 15usec 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 ACK 2 usec If you want to dispose this product do not mix with general household waste There is a separate collection systems for used electronics products in accordance with legislation under the WEEE Directive Directive 2002 96 EC and is effective only within European Union Wenn Sie dieses Produkt entsorgen wollen dann tun Sie dies bitte nicht zusammen mit dem Haushaltsm ll Es gibt im Rahmen der WEEE Direktive innerhalb der Europ ischen Union Direktive 2002 96 EC gesetzliche Bestimmungen f r separate Sammelsysteme f r gebrauchte elektronische Ger te und Produkte Si vous souhaitez vous d barrasser de cet appareil ne le mettez pas la poubelle avec vos
33. ble media sensors which allow the sensors to be positioned in different locations across the media are standard features making the printer ideal for use with 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 2006 95 EC formerly 73 23 EEC EN60950 1 EMC Directive 2004 108 EC formerly 89 336 EEC EN55022 EN55024 EN61000 3 2 amp EN61000 3 3 GS MARK STATEMENT This product has been tested under EN ISO 7779 and has an acoustic level output no higher than 70dB A This device is not intended for use at a video workstation in compliance with Bildscharb V This device is not intended for use in the direct field of view at visual display workplaces To avoid incommoding reflections at visual display workplaces this device must not be placed in the direct field of view 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 ofthe FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency en
34. dots mm Sub scanning line density 203 dots inch 8 dots mm Head 1344 dots printable dots 1344 dots 168 mm 2539 7 mm 6 6 inch 99 99 inch Print density is adjustable with software 6 5 4 3 or 2 inches per second Normal printing single or multiple sheets Feeds back media to the tear off position after printing is completed Prints while cutting at designated sheet units The following two kinds of cut mode operations are done e Backfeed Cutthrough Cut through refers to stopping present printing to cut the previous label when it reaches the cut position After cutting printing restarts but agap may be created at the seam of the printing at this time Peels labels from the liners after printing them Roll fanfold continuous media die cuts continuous tags paper or tickets Thermal transfer label media LR1111 Lintec Direct thermal media label media 150LA 1 Ricoh tag media 130LHB Ricoh 178 0 mm 50 0 mm 50 0 mm 19 0 mm 0 254 mm 2539 7 mm 16 0 mm 0 0635 mm Max external diameter 127 mm Media core 25 4 to 76 mm Min media core external diameter when using label media 50 8 mm 7 01 inch 1 97 inch 1 97 inch 7 48 inch 0 01 inch 99 99 inch 6 30 inch 0 0025 inch 5 inch 1 to 3 inch 2 inch Appendixes for Datamax emulation Bar code for Zebra emulation Font for Datamax emulation Font for Zebra emulation Two dimension One dimensio
35. ents to output X ON code Communication is possible when the power is on When the receive buffer has less than 128 byte available XOFF code is output then the receive buffer has at least 1024 bytes available Requirements to output the X OFF code When the receive buffer has less than 128 bytes available Receive buffer 16 kbyte XOFF 128 byte 1024 byte XON DTR Protocol Conditions when the DTR signal is Ready High All the following conditions are satisfied The receive buffer is 128 byte or more available capacity When the receive buffer has less than 128 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 1024 bytes or more Conditions when DTR signal is Busy Low When the receive buffer has fallen to less than 128 byte available Appendixes Interfaces USB Interface Specifications Standards Complies with Universal Serial Bus Specification 2 0 Transmission speed Compatible with 480Mbps High Speed transmission Receive buffer 16 kB Connector 15120 00410 KST Signal line and pin arrangement LD fSonatine signaling Pin No Appendixes Interfaces Parallel Interface Option Specifications Transmission mode 8 bit parallel data Receive buffer size 16 kB Transmission modes Compatible mode It is an asynchronous forward direction of the byte
36. er provided and use a soft cloth soaked in ethyl alcohol for the platen etc It is particularly important to clean the thermal printhead after printing on thermal media for long periods which will guarantee the print quality and extend the life of the thermal printhead Note Always use the head cleaner when cleaning the thermal printhead Thermal printhead Do not use any solvent other than ethyl alcohol Solvents such as benzene acetone and thinner will dissolve plastic parts and destroy the thermal printhead platen and much of the printer Try to avoid using excessive amounts of ethyl alcohol to clean the platen Excessive use will harden the platen surface prematurely Appendixes Troubleshooting This section 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 Connection to Power p 17 The LED do not light up when printer power is connected 1 Isthe plug ofthe power cord correctly inserted into the electric outlet Is the connector of the power cord correctly inserted into the power inlet of the printer Is the power cord damaged 1 Insert the plug of the
37. ergy 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 Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception 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 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 tha
38. ermal transfer printing on media up to 6 inches wide EEE Main Features EEE lt High speed high quality printing gt This printer can be used for high speed high quality printing thanks to its direct thermal method and thermal transfer method that use a line thermal printhead together with its 32 bit RISC CPU and its history control IC N operation gt 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 and ribbon can be loaded with ease and it is constructed for easy thermal printhead cleaning 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 Dual Programming Language gt This printer contains both the Datamax and Zebra emulations and will automatically detect the language using the Cross Emulation feature lt Interface gt An industry standard RS232 serial port and USB2 0 port are standard equipment for quick data transfer and printing lt Optional interface gt Additional connectivity is available with an optional internally housed IEEE 1284 parallel port an Ethernet interface and a wireless LAN print server lt Optional auto cutter peeler unit gt The auto cutter and peeler units are designed so that they can be installed easily lt Adjustable sensors gt The adjusta
39. ge Setup Menu Print Speed Print Darkness Darkness Adjust Print Method Ribbon Winding Continuous Media Length Vertical Position Horizontal Shift Vertical Image Shift Auto Side Shift Media Sensor Small Media Adjustment Small Media Length Symbol Set System Setup Menu Sensor Level Paper End Level Error Reporting Buzzer Select Metric Inch Max Media Length Settings Lock Keyboard Lock Standby Mode Standby Timer Paper Near End Status Paper Near End Alarm Control Code Emulation Select Emulation Auto Detect After Print Menu AutoConfigure Function Select Cutter Action Paper Position Mode Repeat Key Interface Menu RS 232C Baud rate RS 232C Parity RS 232C Length RS 232C Stop bit RS 232C X ON IEEE 1284 USB Device Class USB VCOM Protocol USB 2 0 High Speed Thermal Transfer Outside 4 00 inch 0 00 inch 0 00 inch 0 00 inch 0 dot See Through Off 1 00 inch PM 1 7V 2 80 V On Printing On Inch 10 00 inch Full Auto On Tear Backfeed 0 00 inch Disabled 9600 bps None 8 bit 1 bit Yes On Printer Auto On lt Example of CL S6621 Datamax emulation selected gt settings based on our customer s items may appear on the above p The settings of the Symbol Set can be changed only by a command Note Citizen continually enhances its printers with new options and requests Extra or changed menu rint out
40. he same type used Appendixes Troubleshooting Installing the Media p 23 a p The printer is Are the media and the Correctly set the media and Setting method p 28 not printing ribbon correctly set a ribbon Menu Setting Table p 38 neatly 2 Isthe printing density 2 Setthe appropriate printing too high or too low density using the menu or control software Cleaning p 54 3 Isthe platen dirty 3 Ifit is dirty clean it with ethyl Is it deformed alcohol If it is deformed replace it Note Consult with the dealer that supplied the printer concerning the replacement 4 Isthe thermal 4 Ifit is dirty remove the dirt printhead dirty with the attached head cleaner Is a label stuck to the If a label is stuck to the head 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 thermal printhead If adhesive label material is stuck to the print head remove it with a soft cloth soaked in ethyl alcohol Setting the Ribbon p 28 5 Is the recommended 5 Use the recommended ribbon ribbon or a ribbon of or a ribbon of the same type the same type used Media Thickness Adjustment 6 Isthe thermal 6 Adjust the offset of the thermal p 50 printhead in the printhead with the media correct position for the thickness adjustment dial media that is used Media Width Adjustment p 51 7 Isthe printer s head 7 Adjust the thermal printhead pre
41. her or not to initiate media measurement when the power in ON Activates deactivates the Cl command Selects DataMax Zebra compatibility DM4 DataMax 400 DMI DataMax Class DPP DataMax Prodigy Plus ZPI2 Zebra Emulation Selects the detection of Datamax and Zebra emulation Optional auto configure On Auto configure effective If a peeler unit or auto cutter is installed each mode is automatically set regardless of the function select setting Off Auto configure ineffective When a peeler unit or auto cutter is installed but has not been started it is off and the operation is selected by Function select Selects the type of options installed and adjusts the paper stop position accordingly For example the position where the label stops in Tear mode is different to that in Peel On mode Cutter operating method setting 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 42 EEE Chapter 2 Printer Operation Mode Settings Zebra Emulation Top Menu Sub Menu Default Menu Remarks Paper Position 0 00 inch Peel Cut Tear Off The stop position can be fine tuned using 0 0 mm 0 00 to 2 00 inch this menu setting The general stop position 0 0 to 50 8 mm is selected depending on the Function Peel
42. ing operation panel in addition to menu setting mode Be sure to always shut off the operation of print before changing a setting You cannot change a setting during printing including pause Setting method Each time you push the PAUSE key while pushing the MODE REPEAT key a buzzer sounds and the printer switches between thermal transfer method and direct thermal method MODE REPEAT PAUSE V m Ifthermal transfer method has been selected the buzzer sounds once and the CONDITION LED flashes If direct thermal method has been selected the buzzer sounds twice and the CONDITION LED flashes The change is complete when the CONDITION LED goes out Changes will remain in effect even after the power is turned off LJ POWER J PRINT JEEconDITION M ERROR Chapter 2 Printer Operation Menu Setting Table p 39 p 42 Selecting the Ribbon Winding Direction Besides the Menu Setup Mode you can also select the ribbon winding direction outside wound inside wound by using the keys on the Operation Panel Outside wound and inside wound will switch from one to another each time you press the PAUSE key for 4 seconds or more while pressing the MODE REPEAT key when not printing m If the outside wound also known as ink out gets selected the buzzer will sound 3 times and CONDITION LED will flash m lftheinside wound also known as ink in gets selected the buzzer will sound 4 times and CONDITION LED
43. ips 1 Is the ribbon tension ribbon dirt is suitable for the ribbon produced that is used The ribbon 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 1 Adjust the tension with the ribbon tension adjustment knob 2 Adjust the left right balance with the ribbon balance adjustment knob 3 Set the appropriate printing density using the menu or control software 4 Use the recommended products or equivalent products If this does not correct the problem contact a service representative 1 Adjust the tension with the ribbon tension adjustment knob 1 Is the ribbon set in 1 Set the ribbon in the correct does not wind the correct course course 2 Isthe ribbon winding 2 Set the correct winding direction reversed direction Appendixes Specifications Item Printing Printing speed Print mode Media Printing method Resolution Max print width Max print length Print density Printing speed setting Batch mode Tear off mode Cut mode Peel mode Types of media Recommended media Max media width Min media width Min label width Min label pitch Max media thickness Max media length Min media length Min media thickness On board roll media diameter Description Thermal transfer Direct thermal Main scanning line density 203 dots inch 8
44. ith the end of the ribbon holder Der Ce 4 e fe M 4 Push the large blue head open lever to release the head unit Pull out the ribbon from the bottom of the head unit to the ribbon winding side v 9009 9000 9009 0009 9009 000 009 as E n Wie Te LE w ATI aA 5 Using the adhesive leader of the ribbon or some adhesive tape fix the ribbon that you have pulled out on the ribbon holder on which the paper core has been set and wind it on the ribbon holder Winding side ribbon holder Winding side ribbon holder Chapter 2 Printer Operation Setting the Ribbon 6 Set the ribbon holder on which the paper core has been set in the ribbon drive unit then rotate it in the direction shown by the arrow to remove slack and wrinkles from the ribbon Cm gt M S A Ribbon Tension Adjustment 7 Push the head close knob to lower and lock the head unit p 52 Be sure to always push the head close knob to lock the Ribbon Balance Adjustment head unit If the ribbon is wrinkled push the FEED key until p 53 the wrinkles disappear If the wrinkles do not disappear or if it slips perform ribbon balance adjustment and ribbon tension adjustment See Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments for these adjustment methods VE z N Head close knob Chapter 2 Printer Operation Operation Panel p 15 EEE DB EU Ce 31 EESE RU PB
45. label or form 7 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 Chapter 1 Setup Part Names and Functions Rear View Serial Interface p 62 1 Serial interface RS232C This receives serial transmission of data from a host computer 2 Option interface Additional option interface boards can be mounted Contact your retailer if you want to use the option interface USB Interface p 64 3 USB interface This receives USB transmission of data from a host computer Power ON OFF p 19 4 Power switch The is the power switch for the printer Connection to Power p 17 5 Power cord inlet The connector of the enclosed power cord is connected here Chapter 1 Setup Connection to Power Do not use any voltage other than that displayed Doing so may lead to damage or malfunction 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 Power Switch Power Cord Inlet 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 The computer may automatically detect the presence of the ne
46. n 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 configuration 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 El POWER SERPRINT Light up JERCONDITION M ERROR PAUSE FEED STOP 3 in 11 NO Next Item Change Value MODE REPEAT E 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 YES Select Save Next digit Exit to previous menu PAUSE key YES Select Save 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 NO Next Item Change Value 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 Next digit 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 to previous menu Exits the current menu or the
47. n Two dimension Specifications Item Description Ribbon Recommended ribbon B110A Ricoh Max ribbon width 174 0 mm 6 85 inch Min ribbon width 50 0 mm 1 97 inch Max ribbon length 360 0 m 1 181 ft Max roll diameter 74 0 mm 2 90 inch Inner diameter of the 25 4 0 25 mm 1 00 0 01 inch paper core Outer diameter ofthe 33 4 0 5 mm 1 31 0 02 inch paper core Ribbon end tape length Max 80 0 mm 3 15 inch Ribbon end detection Ribbon out detection by a tension sensor Bar code One dimension e Code 3 of 9 UPC A UPC E EAN 13 JAN 13 EAN 8 JAN 8 Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 128 HIBC Modulus 43 used code 3 of 9 e Codabar NW 7 Int 2 of 5 Modulus10 used Interleaved 2 of 5 Plessey Case Code UPC 2DIG ADD UPC 5DIG ADD Code 93 e Telepen ZIP e UCC EAN128 UCC EAN128 for K MART UCC EAN128 Random Weight FIM e UPS Maxi Code PDF 417 Data Matrix OR Code Aztec RSS Code 11 Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 39 EAN 8 UPC E Code 93 e Code 128 EAN 13 Industrial 2 of 5 Standard 2 of 5 e ANSI CODABAR LOGMARS MSI Plessey UPC EAN Extensions e UPC A POSTNET Planet e Code 49 PDF 417 CODA BLOCK UPS Maxi Code e Micro PDF 417 Data Matrix OR Code RSS TLC39 Aztec 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 CG Triumvirate Bold smooth font
48. n e Installer l ordinateur autre part par gard pour le r cepteur 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 ED ooo 5 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 ofthe 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 grounding pin This
49. n then it is cut 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 e Pressing this key reprints the last label in PRINT status when the PRINT LED is lit The last label issued depends on the selection of the MODE REPEAT key menu Chapter 2 Printer Operation Normal Operating Mode LED Functions D POWER LED It lights up when printer power is OS Cl POWER turned on green 2 2 PRINT LED E PRINT This is lit when the printer is able to 3 tl CONDITION print green ERROR 3 CONDITION LED PAUSE FEED STOP This is on when selecting settings orange p u 4 ERROR LED This is lit or flashes when the printer is in error status red Table of Alarm and Error Indications In addition to normal operating mode when an abnormal condition is detected in the printer an alarm sounds and each LED either lights up or flashes to indicate the type of error When the STOP key has been pushed OFF OFF OFF Abnorm
50. n 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 AMENO Media feed E 10pt ABCDEabcde1234 Case of continuous media direction en E Turn on printer power while 18pt ABCDabcde1234EE pushing the FEED key When the TEST PRINT LED has stopped flashing PRINT E slowly and has begun to flash A rapidly release the FEED key After it enters TEST MODE and it prints then printing stops To restart printing press the FEED key once more Self print pattern 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 and also shown on the labels on the printer s mechanism The first sample left shows an incorrectly set media thickness adjustment For standard label media it is recommended you set the blue dial to the 0 position Media Thickness Adjustment p 50 The second sample left shows an incorrectly set media width adjustment For 6 inch or 150mm wide media the adjuster should be set to the 9 position on the blue dial The settings shown above are for general label media and may not apply to specialist media Media Width Adjustment p 51 Chapter 2 Printer Operatio
51. ned vertically to set media or ribbon Operation Panel p 15 2 Operation panel This is used to make changes and adjustments to the printer and its configuration 3 Heat discharge vent It allows warm air to vent from the printer Be sure not to block it with media etc 4 Ribbon window The amount of ribbon remaining can be checked through this window 5 Media window The amount of media remaining can be checked through this window 11 EEE EEE Chapter 1 Setup Part Names and Functions Inside the printer 1 Ribbon drive unit 2 Head close knob Push the head close knob to lock the mechanism closed If you push on another part of the mechanism the printer may not lock closed correctly 3 Ribbon holder It is used to attach the ribbon and paper core 4 Front cover It is removed to install optional units such as the peeler or cutter Chapter 1 Setup Part Names and Functions Ribbon Tension Adjustment p 52 Ribbon Balance Adjustment p 53 Media Width Adjustment p 51 Ribbon Tension Adjustment p 52 Ribbon Balance Adjustment p 53 Media Thickness Adjustment p 50 1 Front winding side ribbon tension adjustment knob This is adjusted according to the width of the ribbon that is used It is also used when the ribbon is wrinkled or slips 2 Front winding side ribbon left right balance adjustment knob It is used to perform an adjustment when the ribb
52. ngth of small label media Setting the threshold of the sensor Sets the paper end level Setting for error report Setting buzzer sounding conditions Setting the units used Setting the maximum label length When on prevents software commands from changing the values set by the VuePrint menu Prevents the control panel from affecting the printer s configuration User lock out Chapter 2 Printer Operation Mode Settings Zebra Emulation Sub Menu Standby Mode Top Menu Standby Timer Paper Near End Status Paper Near End Alarm Media Power Up Cl Lock Emulation Select Emulation Auto Detect After Print AutoConfigure Function Select Cutter Action Default Off 5 min On Off Off Off ZPI2 Full Auto On Tear Backfeed Effective only when the optional unit is attached Menu On Off 1 to 1440 min On Off On Off On Off On Off DM4 DMI DPP ZPI2 On off Full Auto On off Off Tear Peel On Cut On Backfeed Through Remarks Choose the Standby Mode If you switch on the Standby Mode the printer will go into power saving mode after the elapse of the time set by the Standby Timer You can set the time it takes for the machine to go into Standby Mode Settings for whether or not paper near end Status will be reflected in status Settings for whether or not LED display will be used to display paper near end Selects whet
53. odukt m du ikke smide det ud sammen med dit almindelige husholdningsaffald Der findes et separat indsamlingssystem for udtjente elektroniske produkter i overensstemmelse med lovgivningen under WEEE direktivet direktiv 2002 96 EC som kun er gaeldende i den Europ iske Union Se quiser deitar fora este produto n o o misture com o lixo comum De acordo com a legislac o que decorre da Directiva REEE Residuos de Equipamentos El ctricos e Electr nicos 2002 96 CE existe um sistema de recolha separado para os equipamentos electr nicos fora de uso em vigor apenas na Uni o Europeia Jezeli zamierzasz pozbyc sie tego produktu nie wyrzucaj go razem ze zwyktymi domowymi odpadkami Wedtug dyrektywy WEEE Dyrektywa 2002 96 EC obowiazujacej w Unii Europejskiej dla uzywanych produktow elektronicznych nalezy stosowac oddzielne sposoby utylizacji CITIZEN SYSTEMS AMERICA CORPORATION 363 Van Ness Way Suite 404 Torrance CA 90501 USA Tel 310 781 1460 Fax 310 781 9152 http www citizen systems com CITIZEN SYSTEMS EUROPE GmbH Mettinger Strasse 11 Park House 643 651 Staines Road D 73728 Esslingen Feltham Middlesex TW14 8PA Germany United Kingdom Tel 49 0 711 3906 400 Tel 44 0 20 8893 1900 Fax 49 0 711 3906 405 Fax 44 0 20 8893 0080 http www citizen europe com CITIZEN SYSTEMS JAPAN CO LTD 6 1 12 Tanashi cho Nishi Tokyo shi Tokyo 188 8511 Japan Tel 81 0 42 468 4608 Fax 81 0 42 468
54. on is wrinkled Normally set it to the center position 3 Media width adjustment dial It is adjusted to match the width of the media 4 Back feeding side ribbon tension adjustment knob This is adjusted according to the width of the ribbon that is used Use it basically in the same way as the front adjustment knob 5 Back feeding side ribbon left right balance adjustment knob It is used to perform an adjustment when the ribbon is wrinkled Normally set it to the center position 6 Media thickness adjustment dial It is adjusted to match the thickness of the media 7 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 Chapter 1 Setup Part Names and Functions Iert vr ot vr vert ll 7 se 1 Thermal printhead This is the printhead Avoid touching this with your fingertips and leaving grease or dirt on the printhead surface 2 Sensor arm The media can be installed by raising this arm The media can be held in place by lowering this arm Setting sensor positions p 24 3 Upper sensor 3 1 and bottom sensor 3 2 Sensor Adjustments p 47 Used as a transparent sensor or a reflective sensor Settings for sensor position and sensor adjustment should be performed in accordance with the type of sensor used Installing the Media p 25 4 Media guides Left fixed media guide 4 1 and right m
55. ordures m nag res Il existe un syst me de r cup ration distinct pour les vieux appareils lectroniques conform ment la l gislation WEEE sur le recyclage des d chets des quipements lectriques et lectroniques Directive 2002 96 EC qui est uniquement valable dans les pays de Union europ enne Les appareils et les machines lectriques et lectroniques contiennent souvent des mati res dangereuses pour l homme et l environnement si vous les utilisez et vous vous en d barrassez de fa on inappropri e Si desea deshacerse de este producto no lo mezcle con residuos dom sticos de car cter general Existe un sistema de recogida selectiva de aparatos electr nicos usados seg n establece la legislaci n prevista por la Directiva 2002 96 CE sobre residuos de aparatos el ctricos y electr nicos RAEE vigente Unicamente en la Uni n Europea Se desiderate gettare via questo prodotto non mescolatelo ai rifiuti generici di casa Esiste un sistema di raccolta separato per i prodotti elettronici usati in conformita alla legislazione RAEE Direttiva 2002 96 CE valida solo all interno dell Unione Europea Deponeer dit product niet bij het gewone huishoudelijk afval wanneer u het wilt verwijderen Er bestaat ingevolge de WEEE richtlijn Richtliin 2002 96 EG een speciaal wettelijk voorgeschreven verzamelsysteem voor gebruikte elektronische producten welk alleen geldt binnen de Europese Unie Hvis du vil skille dig af med dette pr
56. ovable media guide 4 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 And the movable media guide is used as a guide to match the upper sensor and bottom sensor when using the transparent sensors 5 Platen Interlocked with the thermal printhead it feeds media backwards or forwards 6 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 7 Media holder guide This guide is moved horizontally to match the media size The guide can be sliding it from the holder bar Media holder bar The media is supported by the media holder bar when installed in the printer TT PD 1 SS TT EE Chapter 1 Setup Part Names and Functions Operation Panel Q RR POWER Om PRINT 3 I CONDITION ERROR PAUSE FEED STOP e si Bre LED Functions p 21 1 POWER LED This is lit when the printer power is on green 2 PRINT LED This is lit when the printer is able to print green 3 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 error status red Normal Operating Mode p 20 5 PAUSE key This temporarily stops printing 6 FEED key This key feeds the media to the top of the next
57. power cord correctly in the electric outlet Insert the connector of the power cord correctly into the power inlet of the printer 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 Is power supplied to 4 Check to make sure power Paper is feeding but nothing is printed Cleaning p 54 the electric outlet the printer is connected to Is the main fuse in the building s fuse box burnt out Is the thermal printhead dirty Is a label stuck to the head 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 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 If it is dirty remove the dirt with the attached head cleaner If a label is stuck to the thermal printhead remove it Note Do not use a metal object to remove a label stuck to the inside of the printer This may damage the thermal printhead If adhesive label material is stuck to the thermal printhead remove it with a soft cloth soaked in ethyl alcohol Setting the Ribbon p 28 2 Usethe recommended ribbon or a ribbon of the same type 2 Is the recommended ribbon or a ribbon of t
58. r it is opened all the way If only partially open the cover could slam shut possibly causing injury e When the cover is open be careful of the corners of the cover They could cause injury Do not open the printer during printing e When cleaning the surface of the printer case do not use the cloth that is soaked in thinner trichloroethylene benzine ketone or similar chemicals e Do not use the printer where there is a lot of oil iron particles or dust e 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 e 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 e If a problem occurs during printing stop the printer immediately and unplug the power cord from the outlet e When printer trouble occurs do not try to dissemble it Instead consult our service personnel Precautions When Installing the Printer e Prior to operation read the safety instructions carefully and observe them e 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
59. r switch on the back of the printer 2 The POWER and PRINT LED are lit Operation Panel JB 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 Chapter 2 Printer Operation Normal Operating Mode Menu Setup Mode p 33 When the power is turned on the printer enters normal operating mode The control keys activate the following functions PAUSE FEED STOP 2 MODE REPEAT e p i 1 PAUSE key Temporarily pauses printing 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 2 F currently being printed is issued Pressing the key a second time restarts printing and the remaining number of designated labels are printed EED key Feeds media 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 stops 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 positio
60. s attached Menu Inch mm 1 00 to 99 99 inch 25 4 to 2539 7 mm On Off On Off On Off 1 to 1440 min On Off On Off STD ALT ALT 2 DMI DM4 DPP ER On Off Full Auto On Off Off Tear Peel On Cut On Remarks Setting the units used Setting the maximum label length When on prevents software commands from changing the values set by the VuePrint menu Prevents the control panel from affecting the printer s configuration User lock out Choose the Standby Mode If you switch on the Standby Mode the printer will go into power saving mode after the elapse of the time set by the Standby Timer You can set the time it takes for the machine to go into Standby Mode Settings for whether or not paper near end status will be reflected in status Settings for whether or not LED display will be used to display paper near end Selects between the Standard STX control code or the Alternative code Sometimes called AS400 mode Selects DataMax Zebra compatibility DMI DataMax IClass DM4 DataMax 400 like DPP DataMax Prodigy Plus ZPI2 Zebra Emulation Selects the detection of Datamax and Zebra emulation Optional auto configure On Auto configure effective If a peeler unit or auto cutter is installed each mode is automatically set regardless of the function select setting Off Auto configure ineffective When a peeler unit or
61. ssure balance pressure with the media width correct for the width of adjustment dial the media that is used Installing the Media p 23 The printing 1 Arethe media andthe 1 Correctly set the media and Setting method p 28 position ribbon correctly set the ribbon Cleaning p 54 changes 2 Isthe platen dirty 2 Ifitis dirty clean it with ethyl Is it deformed alcohol If it is deformed replace it Note Consult with the dealer that supplied the printer concerning the replacement LED Functions p 21 3 Are the data contents 3 If an error message is and the command displayed check the content signals from the host of the software and the appropriate communication status set by the host computer Menu Setting Table p 38 4 Arethe menu values Set the correct menu values set appropriately using the operating panel or the host computer Appendixes Troubleshooting Ribbon Tension Adjustment p 52 Ribbon Balance Adjustment p 53 Ribbon Tension Adjustment p 52 Setting the Ribbon p 28 5 Are the sensitivities of the media sensors appropriate for the media that is used The printing position changes The ribbon is wrinkled 1 Is the ribbon tension suitable for the ribbon that is used 2 Is the ribbon used correctly balanced to the right and left 3 Is the printing density too high 4 Arethe media and ribbon the recommended products or equivalent products The ribbon sl
62. t 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 LUSAGE DES UTILISATEURS CANADIENS Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet equipment produit et utilise l nergie radiofr quences et s il n 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 la t l vision Le pr sent 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 con u 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 quipment aussi il est demand a l utilisateur d essayer de corriger l interference par l une ou plus des mesures suivantes e R orienter l antenne de r ceptio
63. ter in a poorly ventilated area or shut off the air vent of the printer e Do not place the printer where chemical reactions occur such as in laboratories or where air is mixed with salt or gas e Do not use a power voltage or frequency other than those specified e 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 e Prior to operation read the safety instructions carefully and observe them e 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 e Make sure if you open the top cove
64. 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 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 Check that the following accessories are included with the printer in the carton Bp Q Ribbon Holder Sample Ribbon Paper Core Cea Ka ene Head cleaner Media holder guide Printer Note The empty carton and packing materials should be stored for future shipping of the printer Chapter 1 Setup 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 ofthe carton Do not grip the printer by the foam packing material which may break causing the printer to drop e When opening the cover open it all the way If 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 e Be careful of the edges of the metal plates so injury or property damage is possible Part Names and Functions Front View 1 Top cover Is ope
65. time When using thicker media tags card etc 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 N O SAN gt D X Media Thickness Direct thermal media thin media Standard Label media Direct thermal media Thicker backing paper labels Cards tags thicker media stock These values are guidelines The exact media being used must be matched with the correct media thickness adjustment position e When shipped from the factory it is set at dial 1 The offset adjustment varies according to the thickness and the hardness of the media Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments Media Width Adjustment Installing the Media p 26 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 Self Print Mode p 32 After making an adjustment confirm the output quality with a test print When using narrow media be sure to MAKE this adjustment If you do not the head may be damaged by jamming etc Do Leone 88 0 to 99 0 mm 3 46 to 3 90 e aoe 3
66. to pull a length of media forwards and through the mechanism ready for later positioning When lifting the media use the handles on the media holder placed on either side Chapter 2 Printer Operation Setting the Media 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 Note Do not try to hold the media too tightly with these guides as it will cause the printer to jam during printing 6 Setting sensor positions Lower the sensor arm and turn the knob the upper sensor and bottom sensor will both move together Upper sensor Sensor arm Bottom sensor Quick Sensor Selection Method When using a transparent sensor Transparent lt gt Reflective p 47 Move the upper sensor and bottom sensor close to the center of the Adjusting the Transparent width of the media sensor p 48 When using media that is 6 inches wide position the upper sensor and the bottom sensor all the way to the right large blue head open lever side Chapter 2 Printer Operation Setting the Media Adjusting the Reflective sensor When using a reflective sensor p 49 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 Bottom sensor Black mark Platen Front 7 Lift the sensor arm up temporarily and adjust the media g
67. to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed B Ifliquid has been spilled into the product C Ifthe 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 Ifthe 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 e The contents of this manual may change without prior notice e Reproduction transfer or transmission of the contents of this manual without prior consent is strictly prohibited e We are not liable for any damage resulting from the use of the information contained herein regardless of errors omissions or misprints e We are not liable for any problems resulting from the use of optional products and consumable supplies other than the designated products contained herein e Do not handle disassemble or repair the parts other than those specified in this manual e We are not liable for any damage caused by user s erroneous use of the printer
68. uide Align the media with the fixed media guide on the left side and then align the moveable media guide on the right side with the width of the media Lower the sensor arm and fix the media in place Sensor arm Chapter 2 Printer Operation Setting the Media Media Thickness Adjustment 8 Push the head close knob to lower and lock the head unit p 50 Be sure to always push the head close knob to lock the head Media Width Adjustment p 51 unit Align it with the width of the media that has been set then set the media width and media thickness adjustment dials 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 Chapter 2 Printer Operation Setting the Media Setting the Paper Near End Sensor Move the protruding part of the sensor up or down setting in a position that matches the roll of media being used Approx 8 5 mm roll of media Approx 7 5 mm Approx 6 5 mm E Sensor Se Remaining roll of media cation gt Remaining 4 Approx 5 5 mm N A 4 5 EE Note These settings are off when the product is shipped from the factory e The remaining roll of media thickness of roll of media not including paper core differs greatly according to the type of roll of media used Use these values only as guidelines E When not using the Paper Near End Sensor
69. w 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 included with your printer Your supplier will assist you with the correct drivers and software which are compatible with your particular computer system Chapter 1 Setup Connection to a Computer This product has two interfaces that can be used to receive printing data a serial port RS232C and a USB port USB2 0 An optional internal Ethernet an IEEE 1284 Parallel or Wireless LAN 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 of the 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 Serial Interface p 62 USB Interface p 64 USB Interface Cable Note If an optional Ethernet an IEEE1284 Parallel or Wireless LAN port is used contact your Citizen Systems dealer Chapter 2 Printer Operation Power ON OFF Turning on the power 1 Turn on the powe
70. wedish Symbol PS Text ISO 4 United Kingdom ISO 6 ASCII Ventura International Ventura Math Ventura US Windows 3 1 Latin 1 Wingdings Windows 3 1 Latin 2 Windows 3 1 Baltic Latv Lith Windows 3 0 Latin 1 Windows Latin Cyrillic Windows 3 1 Latin 5 Conforms to Datamax programming language and Zebra programming language 32Bit RISC CPU Standard equipment FLASH ROM 16MBytes User area 4MByte Standard equipment SDRAM 32MBytes User area 4MByte Detects media gap between labels notches on tags and media out Detects reflective mark on back of media and media out Detects labels that are peeled off Detects roll of media that is running out 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 bps High Speed USB2 0 IEEE1284 compatible Nibble ECP mode Wired ethernet 10 BASE T 100 BASE TX or wireless LAN POWER PRINT CONDITION ERROR Alarms errors etc PAUSE FEED STOP MODE REPEAT Detects head open Turns power on and off 55 dB by EN ISO7779 120 V 10 6 2 5 A 60 Hz U S A Canada UL60950 1 CSA No 950 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A 220 V 240 V 10 6 1 5 A 50 60 Hz Europe EN60950 1 EN 55022 Class A EN55024 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 Appendixes Specifications Item Description Environment Operating temperature Operating temp 0 to 40 C humidity 30 to 80 condensation free conditions Conditions
71. 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 reverse 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 Fine Signainame vo rio E I E 13 4 SELECT Output Signal specifying if the printer is on line printing enabled or off line pausing DNC fu ano Sinaigreund ooo Do reno Fame grouna O 9530 o Groundfortwined partum s we fr o 1 65 Appendixes Interfaces Parallel port status signals when an error occurs The status of a signal line will not be changed in bi directional mode such as nibble or ECP mode Change in the status of a signal line in compatible mode Paper end Busy PError Select nFault Error other than paper end Busy L gt H e Head open PError L unchanged e Other Select H gt L nFault Hat Conditions for Busy e Receive buffer full e D

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