Casio CW-75 User Manual
CW-75
User’s Guide
• We recommend that you print on a disc* before you record anything
on it. Printing on a disc that already has data recorded on it can
cause the data to become corrupted.
• Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for
any loss or corruption of data on discs arising through the use of this
printer.
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Be sure to read the Safety Precautions contained in this manual before trying
to use the printer for the first time, and always keep this manual on hand for
future reference.
GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THE
UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 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.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by CASIO
could void the user’s authority to operate the product.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Proper connectors must be used for connection to host computer and/or
peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.
Cable specified for PC Windows® compatible PC to CW-75
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: CW-75
Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
Responsible party: CASIO, INC.
Address: 570 MT.PLEASANT AVENUE, DOVER, NEW JERSEY 07801
Telephone number: 201-361-5400
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE
FCC WARNING
Read This First!
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any loss or
claims by you or any other person or entity that may arise through the use
of this printer.
• Reproduction of this manual in any form, either in part or its entirety, is
forbidden without the express permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO.,
LTD.
• The contents of the manual are subject to change without notice.
• This manual covers the CW-75 Disc Title Printer only. For details about
the about using the label layout software that comes bundled with the
printer, see the User’s Guide on the DISC TITLE PRINTER Application
CD-ROM.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
• Other company and product names used herein may also be company
and product names of others.
© Copyright 2003 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
• Be sure to read this manual carefully before attempting to use the product
for the first time.
Safety Precautions
Thank you for purchasing this quality CASIO product.
Before using it, be sure to read the following Safety Precautions. Keep the
manual in a convenient location for future reference when necessary.
Danger
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly,
creates the danger of death or serious personal injury.
Warning
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly,
creates the possibility of death or serious personal injury.
Caution
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly,
creates the possibility of personal injury or material damage.
Examples of graphic markings
indicates something you should not do. The symbol shown here
indicates you should not try to take the unit apart.
indicates something you should do. The symbol shown here
indicates you should unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
English
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Danger
Warning
Alkaline Batteries
Perform the following steps immediately if fluid leaking from
alkaline batteries ever gets into your eyes.
1. Do not rub your eyes! Rinse them with water.
2. Contact your physician immediately.
Leaving alkaline battery fluid in your eyes can lead to loss of
sight.
Warning
Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other
abnormalities
Continued use of the product while it is emitting smoke or strange
odor, or overheating creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the
above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off power.
2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer.
Power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable
Misuse of the power cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable creates
the risk of fire and electric shock.
Make sure you follow the precautions listed below.
• Use only items that are specified for the product.
• Use only a power source whose output matches the rating
marked on the plate on the back of the product.
• Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is shared by
other devices, or into a shared extension cord.
Power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable
Misuse of the power cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable can damage
it and create the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you
follow the precautions listed below.
• Never place heavy objects on these items or subject them to
direct heat.
• Never modify these items or subject them to bending.
• Do not subject these items to twisting or pulling.
• Should the power cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable or its plug
ever become damaged, contact your original retailer.
Power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable
Never touch the power cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable or its
plugs while your hands are wet.
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.
Batteries
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, resulting in damage
to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and
personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following
precautions.
• Never try to take batteries apart or allow them to become
shorted.
• Never expose batteries to heat or dispose of them by
incineration.
• Never mix old batteries with new ones.
• Never mix batteries of different types.
• Do not charge the batteries.
• Make sure the positive (+) and negative (–) ends of the
batteries are facing correctly.
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Warning
Caution
Dropping and rough treatment
Continued use of the product after it has been damaged due to
dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and
electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps if the
product should ever become damaged.
1. Turn off power.
2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer.
Do not disassemble or modify the product.
Never try to take the product apart or modify it in any way. Doing
so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, or other personal
injury.
Leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your
original retailer.
Water and foreign objects
Water, liquids, or foreign objects (especially metal) getting inside
the product creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately
perform the following steps if liquid or a foreign object should
ever get inside the product.
1. Turn off power.
2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer.
Do not incinerate.
Never dispose of the product by incineration. Doing so creates
the risk of fire and personal injury due to explosion.
Plastic bag precaution
Never place the plastic bags in which the product comes packed
over your head. Doing so creates the risk of suffocation.
Particular care is required in households where young children
are present.
Power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable
Misuse of the power cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable can damage
it and create the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you
follow the precautions listed below.
• Never locate these items near a stove or other source of
intense heat.
• When unplugging the power cord and USB cable, be sure to
grasp the plug. Never pull on the cord or cable.
• Plug in the power cord into the wall outlet as far as it will go.
• Plug in the USB cable into the computer and the printer as
far as it will go.
• Before leaving the product unattended for long periods (such
as when you go on a trip), unplug the power cord and USB
cable.
• At least once a year, clean away any dust built up in the area
around the prongs of the power cord’s plug.
Batteries
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak resulting in damage
to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and
personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following
precautions.
• Use only batteries that are specified for use with this product.
• Remove batteries from the product if you do not plan to use
it for a long time.
Connection precaution
Connect only items that are specified for the product to its
connectors. Connecting a non-specified item creates the risk of
fire and electric shock.
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Caution
Caution
Keep backup copies of all important data
Be sure that you keep separate copies of important data in a
notebook or some other location. Malfunction of the product,
repairs, and dead batteries can cause data stored memory to
be lost.
Keep heavy objects off.
Never place a heavy object on top of the product. Doing so can
cause the object to lose balance and fall, creating the risk of
personal injury.
Location
Avoid the locations listed below for the product. Such locations
create the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Areas subject to high humidity and large amounts of dust
• Food preparation areas or other location subjected to oil
steam
• Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in direct sunlight, in a
closed vehicle parked in the sun, and other areas subjected
to high heat.
Avoid unstable surfaces.
Never place the product on an unstable table, desk, etc. Doing
so can cause the product to fall, creating the risk of personal
injury.
Loading and replacing batteries
The springs inside of the battery compartment have sharp edges.
Take care that you do not touch the springs with your fingers
when loading or replacing batteries. Doing so creates the risk of
personal injury.
Display Screen
• Never push on the display screen’s LCD panel or subject it
to strong impact. Doing so can cause the LCD panel’s glass
to crack, creating the risk of personal injury.
• Should the LCD panel ever crack or break, never touch the
liquid inside of the panel. LCD panel liquid can cause skin
irritation.
• Should LCD panel liquid ever get inside your mouth,
immediately wash out your mouth with water and contact
your physician.
• Should LCD panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your
skin, rinse with clear water for at least 15 minutes, and then
contact a physician.
High temperature precaution
Never touch the print head or other metal objects near the head.
These items become very hot, and touching them creates the
risk of burn injury.
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Operating Precautions
Contents
Observe the following precautions to ensure that the printer provides you with
the years of trouble-free operation for which it is designed.
• Avoid use in areas subjected to direct sunlight, high humidity, and
temperature extremes.
Operating Temperature Range: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
• Never allow paper clips, pins, or other similar objects to get inside the printer
mechanism.
• Never place objects on top of the printer.
• Never try to take the printer apart. Doing so can lead to malfunction.
• Never drop the product, tip it over, or subject it to strong impact.
• Never touch the print head.
• Never use excessive force when pulling the disc tray. The disc tray will not
open unless the printer is turned on.
Safety Precautions ................................................................ 1
Operating Precautions.......................................................... 5
Unpacking .............................................................................. 7
Part 1 - Getting Acquainted .................................................. 8
About the Bundled CD-ROM and CD-R ............................... 8
Handling Precautions ........................................................8
Storage Precautions .........................................................8
About This Manual ................................................................ 8
Key Operations ................................................................. 8
How to use this Manual ........................................................ 9
CW-75 Printer Features ...................................................... 10
General Guide...................................................................... 14
Part 2 - Getting Ready......................................................... 15
Power Requirements .......................................................... 15
Using Batteries ................................................................ 15
Using the AC Adaptor ......................................................17
Turning Power On and Off .................................................. 19
Power On Recall ............................................................. 19
Initializing Printer Memory ................................................. 20
To initialize printer memory .............................................20
Data Error .......................................................................20
Ink Ribbon Cassettes.......................................................... 21
To load an ink ribbon cassette into the printer ................ 21
To replace the ink ribbon cassette .................................. 23
Selecting the Display Language ........................................ 24
To change the message language .................................. 24
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Adjusting Display Contrast ................................................ 25
To change the display contrast ....................................... 25
Turning Sound On and Off ................................................. 25
To turn sound on or off .................................................... 25
Part 3 - Label Making Overview ......................................... 26
Label Creation Basics......................................................... 26
Start the label creation session. ......................................26
Part 4 - Advanced Label Making ........................................ 30
Label Making Overview ...................................................... 30
Label Making General Flow ............................................ 30
Creating a New Label .......................................................... 31
To create a new label ...................................................... 31
Part 5 - Inputting Label Data .............................................. 33
Display Symbols and Indicators ........................................ 33
Basic Alpha-Numeric Input ................................................ 35
To input alpha-numeric characters ................................. 35
Inputting Symbols and Special Characters ...................... 36
To use the SYMBOL menu ............................................. 36
Inputting Illustrations ......................................................... 36
To input illustrations ........................................................ 36
User Characters .................................................................. 37
User Character Drawing Techniques ..............................37
Inserting a Logo Into a Label ............................................. 39
Built In Logos .................................................................. 39
Output Samples .............................................................. 39
To insert a logo into a label .............................................40
Inputting Text into an AUTO Format.................................. 40
To input text into an AUTO format label .......................... 40
Using Phrase Memory ........................................................ 41
To recall a phrase ............................................................41
To create new phrase memory text ................................. 41
To save input text in phrase memory ..............................41
To edit a phrase memory record .....................................42
To delete a phrase memory record .................................42
Part 6 - Controlling the Appearance of your Text ............ 43
Selecting a Font .................................................................. 43
About SMALL FONT ....................................................... 43
To change the default font setting ................................... 44
To change the font of text you have just input .................44
Selecting Bold or Normal Text ........................................... 45
To bold text ......................................................................45
Specifying Character Spacing ........................................... 45
To turn proportional spacing on and off ...........................45
Specifying Text Alignment ................................................. 46
To specify text alignment .................................................46
Checking the Appearance of Your Label .......................... 47
To view a preview of the printed label ............................. 47
Part 7 - Editing Text............................................................. 48
Moving the Cursor .............................................................. 48
To move the cursor ......................................................... 48
Deleting an Individual Character ....................................... 48
To delete a character using the BS key .......................... 48
To delete a character using the DEL key ........................48
Clearing the All Text ............................................................ 49
To clear all text ................................................................ 49
Text Editing .......................................................................... 49
To switch between overwrite and insert ..........................49
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Part 8 - Saving Labels in Memory ...................................... 50
Saving, Recalling and Deleting Labels ............................. 50
To save a label ................................................................ 50
To recall a label ............................................................... 50
To delete a label .............................................................. 50
Part 9 - Printing a Label ...................................................... 51
Getting Ready to Print ........................................................ 51
To print a label with text in only one area
(Label 1 or Label 2) ..................................................... 51
To print a label with text in both areas
(Label 1 and Label 2) ..................................................52
Adjusting Print Density ...................................................... 55
To adjust print density .....................................................55
Changing the Tray Auto Open Setting .............................. 55
To select the tray auto open setting ................................55
Performing a Demo Print .................................................... 56
To perform a demo print .................................................. 56
Part 10 - Connecting to a Computer .................................. 57
To connect the printer to your computer ......................... 57
Reference ............................................................................. 59
User Maintenance ............................................................... 59
To clean the print head ....................................................59
Troubleshooting Guide....................................................... 60
Error Messages ................................................................... 62
Illustrations .......................................................................... 63
Symbols, Dingbats, and Special Characters .................... 63
Label Formats...................................................................... 64
Specifications ...................................................................... 66
Unpacking
Make sure that all of the items shown below are present as you unpack the
printer. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer.
CW-75 DISC TITLE PRINTER
DISC TITLE PRINTER
Application CD-ROM
USB cable
(1.8 meters/5.9 feet)
Eight AA-size alkaline
batteries
Ink ribbon cassette
(black) TR-18BK
One blank CD-R disc
Positioning guide
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Part 1 - Getting Acquainted
This part of the manual provides you with important general information
about your printer.
About the Bundled CD-ROM and CD-R
Note the following precautions whenever handling or storing the bundled CDROM and CD-R.
About This Manual
This manual covers operation of the CW-75 DISC TITLE PRINTER only. For
details about using the label layout software that comes bundled with the
printer, see the User’s Guide on the DISC TITLE PRINTER Application CDROM.
Important!
• In this manual, the term “printer” refers to the CASIO CW-75 DISC TITLE
PRINTER.
• In this manual, the term “label layout software” refers to the DISC TITLE
PRINTER application.
Handling Precautions
• When handling the disc, avoid getting finger smudges, dirt, scratches, etc.
on either of its surfaces.
• Should the disc become dirty, use an eyeglass cleaning cloth or some other
soft cloth to wipe it lightly from the center of the disc outwards towards its
edge. Never use phonograph record cleaner or any other cleaning agent.
• Never write on either of the disc’s surfaces with a pen or pencil, or affix a
sticker to the disc surfaces.
• Use of a disc that is cracked or deformed, or a disc that has adhesive on it
is dangerous. Never use such a disc.
Storage Precautions
• Avoid storing discs in areas subjected to high temperature, high humidity,
or direct sunlight.
• When you are not using a disc, store it in its original case or in a commercially
available CD case.
• Avoid storing a disc so its label comes in direct contact with the surface of a
vinyl case, bag, etc.
Warning!
Never play a CD-ROM disc on any device that is not specifically designed to
play back CD-ROM discs. Audio output at a high volume setting creates the
risk of damaged hearing and damage to audio speakers.
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Key Operations
• Required key operations are indicated in text by bold characters or the graphic
image of the applicable key.
Example: Press 1 and then SET.
• The symbols x, z, c, and v indicate cursor key operations.
Important!
Note that the key markings and display images shown in this manual
may differ somewhat from those on the actual product.
How to use this Manual
The sections of this manual are arranged as shown below.
Refer to the indicated pages for details.
Getting Ready
• Unpacking (page 7)
• Removing the Packing Material/
Loading the Ink Ribbon Cassette
(page 21)
Connecting to a Computer
(page 57)
Troubleshooting Guide
(page 60)
Check this section whenever you run into
problems.
Error Messages (page 62)
This section provides details about error
messages
Label Making
Overview (page 26)
This section takes you through the
basic label creation and printing
process.
Saving and
Recalling a Label
Layout (page 50)
This section explains how to save
label layouts to printer memory for
later recall when you need them.
Advanced Label
Making (page 30)
These sections provide detailed information
on all you can do when creating a label.
Inputting Label Data (page 33)
Controlling the Appearance of your Text
(page 43)
Editing Text (page 48)
Printing a Label
(page 51)
This section explains how to print a
completed label.
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CW-75 Printer Features
The CW-75 printer lets you quickly and easily print disc labels that include text and logos.
A collection of label layout templates helps to
make creation of original labels quick and easy.
Three built-in print patterns (page 31) and 24 built-in label formats
(page 32) provide you with tools to create labels for a wide variety
of applications.
You can also select from a collection of logos for your labels
(page 39).
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• Auto text formatting for beautiful
labels every time!
Auto text formatting (page 40) automatically
lays out text in accordance with the number of
characters and the amount of available space.
Proportional spacing (page 45) adjusts spacing
between characters so it always looks natural.
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CW-75 Printer Features
• Incorporate logos into labels.
A total of 10 built-in often-used terms and logos are easily
accessible for input into a label (page 39).
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• A host of other layout tools for perfect
labels every time!
Fonts (page 43)
Styles (page 45)
Symbols (page 36)
Illustrations (page 36)
User Characters (page 37)
Important!
This printer and its software do not include
functions for recording data to a disc.
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General Guide
Front
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Part 2 - Getting Ready
This part of the manual tells you how to load and replace batteries, how to
load the ink ribbon cassette, and how to perform other basic setups before
using the printer.
Power Requirements
You can power your printer using the optionally available AC adaptor (ADA12280L) or eight AA-size alkaline batteries.
Using Batteries
This section explains how to set up the printer for operation under battery
power.
Low battery at power up
If the printer detects low battery power when you turn it on, it displays the
message “LOW BATTERY” for about one second.
Low battery at the start of a print operation
The message shown below appears when low battery power is detected at
the start of a print operation.
When the above message appears, replace the batteries or use the optional
AC adaptor for power.
• If the print operation is the first one after turning on the printer, you need to
press SET in order to proceed with the print operation.
• If the print operation is not the first one after turning on the printer, the above
message will appear for one second, and then the print operation will start
automatically.
Important!
Replace batteries at least once a year, even if the low battery message does
not appear during that time.
To load batteries into the printer
1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction indicated by the arrow
in the illustration, and open the cover.
2. Pull the battery case from the compartment.
Important!
Do not apply excessive force when opening the battery compartment cover,
and never try to open it further than it goes naturally. Doing so can damage
the cover.
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3. Load four of the batteries into the upper part of the case. Next, turn the
case over and then load the remaining four batteries.
INSERT
• Double-check to make sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) ends of
the batteries are facing correctly when you load them.
4. Slide the battery case back into the battery compartment.
INSERT
• Orient the battery case so the “INSERT” arrow is facing towards the
battery compartment when you slide it in.
Important!
Check the battery case for dirt, dust, and other foreign matter before sliding
it back into the battery compartment.
5. Close the battery compartment cover and slide it in the direction of the
arrow in the illustration to lock it.
Battery Life
• A set of fresh batteries should supply enough power to print about 200
disc labels (at 20˚C (68˚F), one print operation per disc).
• Printing text or graphics that have a lot of black areas, or printing under
low temperatures shortens battery life.
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Replacing the Battery Cover onto Its Hinges
The battery compartment cover may come off its hinges when you open
it. If it does, perform the following steps to replace it.
Aligning the cover to the right, insert the upper hinge as shown in the
illustration.
Slide the bottom hinge into place as shown in the illustration.
Using the AC Adaptor
You can use the optionally available AC adaptor (AD-A12280L) to power the
printer from a standard household wall outlet.
Note the following important precautions whenever you use the AC adaptor to
power your printer.
To connect the AC adaptor
Important!
Use only the AC adaptor model specified for this printer.
1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.
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To disconnect the AC adaptor
Important!
Never disconnect the AC adaptor while a printing operation is in progress.
Doing so can damage the printer.
1. Disconnect the power cord from the household power outlet 1, and then
disconnect the AC adaptor plug from the AC adaptor terminal of the printer
2.
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Turning Power On and Off
• Press the [ button to turn the printer on.
This turns on power and displays an initial screen like the one shown below.
If you are turning the printer back on after using is previously, the initial
screen may also include a LAST DATA item. See “Power On Recall” below
for more information about this item.
• To turn the printer off, press the ] button.
Power On Recall
Whenever you turn power off, any label input that is on the display is automatically stored in memory. Then the next time you turn on power, a LAST DATA
item is added to the initial screen.
Since LAST DATA is selected, simply press SET to recall the data you were
last working on.
If you do not want to recall the data, use the x and z cursor keys to select
NEW or STORED DATA, and then press SET.
Auto Power Off
If you do not perform any key operation for about six minutes, the printer
automatically turns power off. To restore power, press [.
Note
Auto Power Off is disabled while the printer is being powered by the
optionally available AC adaptor and while the printer is connected to a
computer.
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