Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CLP-9301 Citizen Systems
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CLP-9001/9301 User's Manual.
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− i − FCC COMPLIANCE ST A TEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply w ith the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. T hese limit s are designed to provid e reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
− ii − EMI COMPLIANCE ST A TEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS This Class A digital app aratus complies w ith Canadian ICES-003. This equipment generates and uses radio fr equency energy and if not inst all.
− iii − Import a nt Safety Instructions 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all w arnings and in structions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cl eaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
− iv − Notice 1. Before use, be sure to read this manual. And keep it handy for reference when needed. 2. The contents of this manual may change without prior notice. 3. Reproduction, transfer , or transmission of the contents of this manual without prior consent is strictly prohibited.
− v − Introduction Thank you for purchasing a new Citizen CLP series label printer . This manual is designed to help you quickly underst and the basic operations of this printer . Design features This printer is designed to accurate ly print bar codes and various character font s on media such as tags and labels at hig h speeds.
− vi − T able of Content s FCC Compliance S tatement for American Users .............................. i Compliance S tatement for European Users...................................... i EMI Compliance S tatement for Canadian Users ................
− vii − Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Usi ng the Me nus ...............37 6.1 The Gr oup Menu .....................................................................37 6.2 Page Set up Menu ......................................................
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Chapter 1 Unpacking − 1 − Chapter 1 Unp acking First open the carton and take out the accessory box and the printer front cover , then lift the printer main body out of the carton, holding the bottom of the printer firmly .
Chapter 1 Unp acking − 2 − 1.1 Checking items inside the accessory box First, you should check that all of the following items are inside the accessory box.
Chapter 2 Safety Precautions − 3 − Chapter 2 Safety Precautions This chapter describes safety precautions w hen using the printer . Please read and understand the precautions in this chapter before using the printer .
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Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts − 9 − Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Part s This chapter describes the names and func tions of each part of the printer .
Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts − 10 − CAUTION Do not touch the printhead set screw A and platen set screw B..
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Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts − 12 − 3.2 Control p anel The control panel consist s of an LCD displaying two l ines of eight characters, two LEDs and six control keys. T w o functions are assigned to each key except the MODE key .
Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts − 13 − z Control keys On the control panel lege n d, in Ready mode, the text written ABOVE each key shows the key's function. In Menu mode, the text written BELOW each key shows the key's function.
Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts − 14 − MODE key Printer enters the Menu mode, and the ' ∗ Page Setup' menu is shown on t he LCD (Display). (See P31) Key functions in the Menu mode MENU key Selects the next Group Menu or Menu Item.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 15 − Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon This chapter describes all of the types of media available for this printer and how to load the media and ribbon.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 16 − ♦ Center-punched hole tag Holes (2.5mm diameter) are perforated lengt hwise along the central line of the tag. ♦ Black mark tag Black marks are printed on the back of the t ag at the center or on the right side in the direction of feed.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 17 − z Label Media with adhesive material on the back are referred to as labels. Labels are peeled off the liner piece by piece and stuck to a product or item. ♦ Labels w ith inter-label gap There are gaps between labels.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 18 − 4.2 Paper size.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 19 − 4.3 Loading the p aper The out-wound roll of p aper is the st andard, altho ugh inward-wound media can also be u sed. See Page 23 for details. The paper core diameters for the roll of paper are 1, 3, or 4 inches.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 20 − 3. Move the blue printhead lever towards the back of t he printer to lift the printhead block. Push the blue paper guide roller release lever to lif t the p aper guide roller , and lower the paper guide. 4.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 21 − 5. T o load the roll of paper , first insert the paper core adaptors (3-inch) into the paper core (see SUGGESTION below), where they mu st be positione d .
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 22 − 7. Let the edge of the roll of paper nearer to the control panel butt against the fan-shaped metal paper guide (on the deepest side) and turn the paper holder knob clockwise to lock the paper holder .
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 23 − 10. Close the right side cover and the front cover . Loading the paper is now completed. CAUTION When the inward-wound roll of paper is used, fi rst put t.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 24 − 4.4 Loading the ribbon We recommend that you should use a genuine Citizen ribbon or it s equivalent. The ribbon (with paper core) is loaded into the printer using the two ribbon bobbins supplied. The ribbon passes from the source ribbon core (unused) to the destination core of used ribbon.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 25 − 4. Insert the bobbins into the source ri bbon and destination paper cores respectively . 5. Fit the destination paper core with the bobbin on the lef t side ribbon shaf t holder and click into position. 6.
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 26 − 9. Close the right side cover and then clo se the front co ver , allowing the magnetic catch to firmly hold the front cover . The ribbon is now loaded. NOTE The following procedure may help you load the ribbon more easily .
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 27 − 4.5 Printhead pressure adjustment s The paper widt h for this printer is 19-1 15 mm (0.75-4.53 in). When a narrow width of p aper or thick media is used, the printhead pressure across the print ar ea is not even so poor print quality etc may occur .
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 28 − 4.6 Paper sensor adjustment s Using the paper sensor adjust-knob, adjustments to the p aper sensor can be made to suit the kind of media that is being used. Before making adjustments, the p aper must be loaded and the pinch roller be lowered.
Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel − 29 − Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel After loading the p aper and ribbon, connect the power cord and turn your printer on.
Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel − 30 − 5.2 T urning the printer ON T urn ON the power switch. • Press "|" for ON. • Press "O" to turn of f the printer . Once the power is turned ON, the following initia l messages are displayed on the screen for about three seconds.
Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel − 31 − 5.3 Ready Mode and Menu Mode This section describes the operation flow of the Ready mode and Menu mode .
Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel − 32 − 5.4 Navigating the Menu System.
Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel − 33 − 5.5 Changing Menu V alues.
Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel − 34 − 5.6 Permanently Saving Printer Settings.
Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel − 35 − 5.7 Producing a T est or Configuration Print.
Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel − 36 − 5.8 T urning the printer OFF.
Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Using the Menus − 37 − Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Using the Menus This chapter explains all the possible menu options for configuring the barcode printer . Refer to Chapter 5 for information on the operation of the menus system and which keys perform which actions.
Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Using the Menus − 38 − 6.2 Page Setup Menu.
Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Using the Menus − 39 − 6.3 System Setup Menu.
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Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Using the Menus − 41 − 6.4 Af ter Print Menu.
Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Using the Menus − 42 − 6.5 Interface Setup Menu.
Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Using the Menus − 43 − 6.6 Permanently Saving Settings Menu 6.7 T est Mode Menu.
Chapter 6 Configuring Y our Printer Using the Menus − 44 − 6.8 Menu Mode Description.
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Chapter 7 T roubleshooting − 49 − Chapter 7 T r oubleshooting When an error occurs, an error message is displayed on the LCD panel. This chapter describes corrective actions to be taken when error message is received or problems or dif ficulties are experienced.
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Chapter 7 T roubleshooting − 51 − 7.2 Error messages and corrective actions.
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Chapter 8 Maintenance − 53 − Chapter 8 Maintenance Since this printer uses a t hermal head a nd a carbon i nk ribbon, thermal p aper dust etc m ay adhere to the printhead or other related part s. In this case, printing errors or failure of the printhead may occur .
Chapter 8 M aintenance − 54 − 8.2 Cleaning method.
Chapter 9 Specifications − 55 − Chapter 9 S pecifications 9.1 General specifications.
Chapter 9 Specifications − 56 − 9.2 Interfaces 1 Serial interface Specifications T ransfer method: S tart stop synchronous dual communication system Signal level: RS-232C Baud rate: 2400, 4800, 96.
Chapter 9 Specifications − 57 − DTR protocol DTR signal "Ready (High)" level requirements: The following must be satisfied: • Printer is on line.
Chapter 9 Specifications − 58 − 2 Parallel interface Specifications T ransfer method: 8-bit parallel (compatibility mode) Synchronous: S trobe pulse Handshaking: ACKNLG and BUSY signals Signal lev.
Chapter 9 Specifications − 59 − 9.3 Print able area The accurate print position is illustrated below ..
Chapter 9 Specifications − 60 − 9.4 Adjust able sensor.
Chapter 9 Specifications − 61 − 9.5 Auto-Cutter (optional).
Chapter 9 Specifications − 62 − 9.6 Peeler (optional) Peeler specifications Paper width: 1 15 mm (4.53 in) Maximum diameter of paper roll: 203 mm (8 in) Minimum inner diameter of paper roll: 76 mm (3 in) Maximum label length: 120 mm (4.72 in) Minimum label length: 25.
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