Casio KL-7200 User Manual
KL-7200
User’s Guide
Important Safety Precautions
Note of the following safety precautions before using the label printer for the
first time. Keep these safety precautions and operating instructions on hand for
future reference.
About safety precaution symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual and on the product itself to alert
you and others to the risk of personal and material injury.
Warning
This symbol indicates an item that can result in death or serious personal injury if ignored.
Caution
This symbol indicates an item that can result in serious personal injury
or material damage if ignored.
Examples
A triangle indicates something you should be careful about. This symbol warns against electrical shock.
A circle indicates something you should not do. This symbol indicates
you should not try to take something apart.
A black circle indicates something you must do. This symbol indicates
you should unplug something.
Warning
Power supply and voltage
• Use only a power source whose output matches the rating marked
on the plate on the bottom of the label printer. Also, avoid plugging
too many appliances into the same extension cord. The wrong voltage or overloading of an AC outlet creates the danger of fire and
electrical shock.
Serious malfunction
• Continued use of the unit when smoke or a strange odor is coming
from it creates the danger of electrical shock. Immediately turn power
off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Request servicing
from your original dealer.
AC adaptor
• Do not allow the power cord to become damaged or broken, and
never modify, over bend, twist, or pull it. Never place heavy objects
on the power cord, and never expose it to direct heat. A damaged
power cord creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
• Use only the AC adaptor specified for this unit (optional AD-A95100).
Use of another AC adaptor creates the danger of fire and electrical
shock.
• Should the power cord become seriously damaged (internal wiring is
exposed or cut), request servicing from your original dealer. Use of a
seriously damaged power cord creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
• Never touch the AC adaptor when y our hands are w et. Doing so creates the danger of electrical shock.
Never try to take the unit apart
• Never try to take the unit apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates
the danger of electrical shock, burn injury, or other personal injury.
• Never remove the outer cover of the unit. Exposure of high-voltage
components inside creates the danger of electrical shock.
Packaging
• Keep the plastic bag that the unit comes in out of the reach of small
children. Plastic bags create the danger of suffocation for small children.
Avoid dropping
• Should the unit ever become damaged by falling down, immediately
turn off power and unplug the power cord from the wall socket. Request servicing from your original dealer. Use of a damaged unit creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
Batteries
• Never charge batteries, try to take batteries apart, or allow batteries
to become shorted. Never expose batteries to direct heat or dispose
of them by incineration.
Tape Cutter
• Never touch the tape cutter while a tape cut operation is being performed. Doing so can result in cuts and other personal injury.
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Microwave oven containers
• Never affix labels to containers used for heating food in a microwave
oven. The label material contains metal, which creates the risk of
sparking and burn injury when heated in a microwave oven. Heating
in a microwave oven can also cause deformation of the container to
which the label is affixed.
Caution
AC Adaptor
• Do not leave the power cord near stoves or other sources of intense
heat. Doing so can melt power cord insulation and create the danger
of fire and electrical shock.
• When unplugging the power cord from the wall socket, grasp the
plug. Never pull on the cord itself. Doing so can damage the power
cord and create the danger of fire and electrical shock.
• Whenever leaving the unit unattended for long periods, be sure to
unplug it from the wall socket.
• At least once a year, unplug the A C adaptor from the electrical outlet
and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around
the prongs creates the danger of fire.
• Whenever moving the unit, be sure to unplug it from the wall socket.
Leaving the unit plugged in when it is being moved can result in damage to the power cord and create the danger of fire and electrical shock.
• Whenever cleaning the unit, be sure to unplug it from the wall socket.
and unplug the power cord from the wall socket. Request servicing
from your original dealer.
• Never allow metal objects or combustib le materials to get into the air
vents of the unit. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electrical
shock.
Location
• Avoid leaving the unit in areas subjected to high humidity and large
amounts of dust. Such conditions create the danger of fire and electrical shock.
• Avoid leaving the unit on a kitchen table, next to a humidifier, or in
any other area where it might come into contact with oil vapors or
steam. Such conditions create the danger of fire and electrical shock.
• Never place heavy objects on the unit. Doing so creates the danger
of the unit falling, resulting in personal injury.
Batteries
• Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak acid that can cause damage to nearby items and creates the possibility of personal injury.
• Be sure that the plus (+) and minus (–) sides of each battery are
facing correctly.
• Never mix batteries of different types.
• Never mix new batteries and dead batteries.
• When you are through using the unit, use its power switch to turn it
off and then unplug it from the wall socket.
Avoid unstable areas
• Never place the unit on a wobbly table or a high shelf. Doing so can
cause it to fall, resulting in personal injury.
Water and other foreign matter
• Never allow coff ee, juice , or other drinks, or flower v ases to spill on the
unit. Liquid spilled on the unit creates the danger of fire and electrical
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shock. Should liquid e ver spill onto the unit, immediately turn off pow er
• Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use KL-7200 for a long
time.
• Use only the battery type specified for this label printer in this manual.
Memory
• Always keep separate written copies of any information you store in
the memory of this label printer. Data stored in memory can be unexpectedly lost due to malfunction, repair, dead battery, etc.
Introduction
Congratulations on your selection of the CASIO KL-7200 Label Printer. This
CASIO Label Printer makes it possible for you to print adhesive labels for a
wide variety of applications, such as: name tags, cassette tape labels, floppy
disks, binders, and other applications.
You can produce attractive, original labels thanks to such features as:
• Variable tape sizes (6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, 24mm)
• Attractive sans-serif font
• Font effects (shading, underline, box)
• Character Styles (normal, outline, shadow, raised)
• Built-in symbols
• Text memory
You can even use tapes with optionally available holders to create your own
stamps.
All of this makes the CASIO label Printer the perfect tool for just about all of your
labeling needs!
Important!
• Contact a nearby dealer whenever you require servicing.
• Note that the manufacturer shall not be held liable for any loss or
claims by third parties which may arise out of the use of this product.
• Note that the manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damages
incurred as a result of data loss caused by malfunctions, repairs, or
interruption of power supply.
• It is up to the user to keep backup records of important data.
• Keep this manual on hand for future reference.
Contents
Important Safety Precautions ....................................................E-1
Part 1 Getting Acquainted.......................................................E-4
Important Precautions ................................................................................. E-4
General Guide............................................................................................. E-5
Label Printer Menus.................................................................................... E-5
Part 2 Getting Ready ...............................................................E-5
Power Supply .............................................................................................. E-5
Replacing Batteries ..................................................................................... E-6
To load the batteries ........................................................................... E-6
AC Adaptor.................................................................................................. E-6
AC Adaptor Cap.................................................................................. E-6
To connect the AC adaptor ................................................................. E-7
Turning Power On and Off .......................................................................... E-7
Resetting the Memory ................................................................................. E-7
To reset the memory ........................................................................... E-7
Auto Power Off Function ............................................................................. E-7
T ape Cartridges........................................................................................... E-7
To load a tape cartridge ...................................................................... E-7
Using a Magnetic Tape Cartridge................................................................ E-8
Loading a Magnetic Tape Cartridge .................................................... E-8
Part 3 Inputting Characters and Symbols .............................E-9
Display Symbols and Indicators.................................................................. E-9
Basic Alpha-Numeric Input........................................................................ E-10
To input alpha-numeric characters.................................................... E-10
About the CODE key… ............................................................................. E-10
Special Symbols ....................................................................................... E-11
To input special symbols ................................................................... E-11
Part 4 Deleting and Inserting Characters ............................ E-11
Moving the Cursor..................................................................................... E-11
To move the cursor ........................................................................... E-11
Deleting Individual Characters .................................................................. E-11
To delete characters using the BS key ............................................. E-11
To delete characters using the DEL key ........................................... E-12
Clearing the Display.................................................................................. E-12
To clear the display ........................................................................... E-12
Text Editing ............................................................................................... E-12
To insert new characters ................................................................... E-12
To change existing characters to different ones ................................ E-12
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Part 5 Character Size, Text Effects and Character Styles ..E-12
Character Size .......................................................................................... E-12
Using Auto Sizing (AUTO) ................................................................ E-14
To specify character sizes (MANUAL) .............................................. E-14
Text Effects ............................................................................................... E-15
To specify a text effect ...................................................................... E-15
Character Styles ....................................................................................... E-15
To specify a character style .............................................................. E-15
Part 6 Printing ........................................................................E-16
Printing a Tape .......................................................................................... E-16
To print a tape ................................................................................... E-16
Mirror Image Printing ................................................................................ E-16
To turn mirror image printing on and off ............................................ E-16
Other Printing Features and Operations ................................................... E-16
Auto Feed ................................................................................................. E-17
To turn auto feed on and off .............................................................. E-17
To manually feed tape....................................................................... E-17
Print Density.............................................................................................. E-17
To adjust the print density ................................................................. E-17
Part 7 Phrases........................................................................ E-17
To print a preset phrase ............................................................................ E-18
Part 8 Numbering................................................................... E-18
To print sequentially numbered labels....................................................... E-18
Part 9 Stamp Printing ............................................................E-19
To print a stamp tape ........................................................................ E-19
Part 10 Memory ........................................................................E-19
To store data ..................................................................................... E-19
To recall text from memory ............................................................... E-20
Part 11 Reference .................................................................... E-20
Display Contrast........................................................................................ E-20
To change the display contrast ......................................................... E-20
Cleaning the Printer Head and Roller ....................................................... E-20
To clean the printer head and roller .................................................. E-20
Initial Power On Settings........................................................................... E-20
Initializing the Label Printer ....................................................................... E-21
To initialize the Label Printer ............................................................. E-21
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ E-21
Error Messages/Display Messages .......................................................... E-23
Alpha Characters ...................................................................................... E-24
Symbols .................................................................................................... E-25
Specifications ............................................................................................ E-25
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Part 1 Getting Acquainted
This part of the manual provides you with important information you need to
know in order to use the Label Printer to its full potential. Be sure to read it
carefully before using the Label Printer for the first time.
Important Precautions
• Keep your Label Printer out of areas subject to temperature extremes, moisture and direct sunlight. The recommended temper ature range is 10° to 35°C
(50° to 95°F).
• Don’t let coffee, juice or other liquids splash onto the Label Printer.
• Never let paper clips, pins or other foreign objects get into the tape outlet slot
or printer of the Label Printer.
• Do not pile heavy objects on top of the Label Printer.
• Never try to take the Label Printer apart or attempt your own maintenance.
• Do not drop your Label Printer and avoid strong impact.
• Do not pull on the tape or try to force it back into the Label Printer.
• Do not use benzine, thinner, or other volatile chemicals to clean the exterior
of the Label Printer. Use a soft, dry cloth or a cloth dampened in a weak
solution of a mild, neutral detergent and water. Wring the cloth out until all
excess moisture is removed.
• A dirty printer head can cause printing to become smudged. When this happens, clean off the printer head by wiping it with a cotton swab moistened
with alcohol (page E-20).
• Use of the Label Printer next to a television or radio may interfere with reception.
General Guide
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Label Printer Menus
Label Printer operation is designed to be as simple as possible, thanks to onscreen menus that you can use to select the settings you need. Each menu is
described in detail in the sections that follow in this manual, but note the following general points when using them.
• The item that is underlined in a menu is the one that is currently selected.
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1 Power Key
Turn power on and off.
2 Function key
3 Letter keys
4 Cover release
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5 Tape outlet
6 Tape cutter button
7 Optional AC Adaptor connector
8 Liquid crystal display (LCD)
9 Battery compartment
Currently
selected item
•Use H, J, K and L to move the underlining left, right, up and down and
change the selected item.
• Press SET to execute the underlined item, or ESC to exit the displayed menu
(and return to the previous menu or screen) without selecting anything.
• When you press SET to execute a menu item, the Label Printer either moves
on to the next menu, or it executes the selected function and returns to the
text input screen that you started from.
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Part 2 Getting Ready
This part of the manual tells you how to load batteries and the tape cartridge,
and how to perform other basic setups for the Label Printer.
Important!
• Be sure to read this section before attempting to use the Label Printer.
Power Supply
The Label Printer can be powered by six AA-size alkaline batteries or an optional AC adaptor (AD-A95100).
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Replacing Batteries
A handy low battery power indicator lets you know when battery power is getting
too low for proper operation. The message “LOW BATTERY” appears on the
display if battery power is low when you perform any of the following operations.
• Turn power on
• Execute a print operation
Whenever the “LOW BATTERY” message appears, press SET to clear it from
the display. You should still be able to perform some Label Printer operations,
but some power intensive operations (like printing) may become impossible if
battery power is too low. In any case, you should replace batteries as soon as
possible or switch to the AC adaptor as soon as possible after the “LOW
BATTERY” message appears.
Important!
• All data stored in memory is deleted whenever batteries go dead and when you
replace batteries. Be sure to keep written backup copies of all important data.
• Batteries can burst or leak and damage your unit if you do not use them
correctly. Note the following important points.
• Be sure that the plus (+) and minus (–) sides of each battery are facing correctly.
• Never mix batteries of different types
• Never leave dead batteries in the Label Printer.
• Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the Label Printer for a long
time.
• Replace the batteries in accordance with the battery life marked on the side
of the battery.
Warning!
• Never use recharged batteries with the unit.
• Do not expose batteries to direct heat, do not short circuit them, and do not
try to take them apart.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of small children. If swallowed, consult
with a physician immediately.
• Be sure to replace the batteries in accordance with the battery life printed on
the side of the battery itself.
2. Open the battery compartment cover on the
back of the Label Printer by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
3. If you are replacing batteries, remove all six of
the old batteries.
4. Load a set of six new batteries into the battery compartment, making sure
that their positive (+) and negative (–) ends are facing in the correct directions.
Be sure to use alkaline batteries.
5. Replace the battery compartment cover.
AC Adaptor
Note the following important precautions when using an AC adaptor to power
your Label Printer.
• Use only a genuine CASIO AD-A95100 AC adaptor with the same voltage
rating as the household current in your area. Using a wrong adaptor can
damage your Label Printer.
• Be sure to turn the Label Printer off before you connect the adaptor. Do not
turn power on until the adaptor is connected to the Label Printer and plugged
into and AC outlet.
• Be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the AC outlet whenever you are not
using the Label Printer.
AC Adaptor Cap
Remove the ADAPT OR CAP before connecting
the AC adaptor.
To load the batteries
1. Turn power off.
• If you are using the optional AC adaptor for power, you should also unplug it
from the Label Printer.
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ADAPTOR
CAP
Insert the adaptor cap into the ADAPTOR CAP
holder located inside the cover to avoid losing
the cap.
Press the cover release and open the cover.
Inside cover
ADAPTOR
CAP holder
To connect the AC adaptor
Connect the adaptor to the Label Printer as shown
in the illustration. Plug the other end into a standard household AC outlet.
Turning Power On and Off
Press ON/OFF to turn power on and off.
Important!
• If you are using the Label Printer for the first time, you should reset it first.
Resetting the Memory
You should reset the memory of the Label Printer before using it for the first
time, after you have not used it for a long time, or if nothing happens when you
turn power on, even after you change the batteries.
Important!
• Resetting Label Printer memory clears its memory of all input data.
To reset the memory
1. Make sure that Label Printer power is off.
2. While holding down the PRINT and ESC keys, press ON/OFF to turn power
on.
3. Keeping PRINT and ESC held down, release the ON/OFF key only.
4. Release ESC, and then PRINT.
5. Press SET to initialize the Label Printer or ESC to abort the reset operation
without initializing anything.
• See “Initializing the Label Printer” on page E-21 for information on the initial
default settings of the Label Printer following the reset operation.
Auto Power Off Function
If you do not perform any key operation for about six minutes, the Label Printer
automatically turns power off. To restore power, press ON/OFF.
T ape Cartridges
Use the procedures described below to load a tape cartridge into the Label Printer.
Important!
• Never try to push the tape back into the cassette. Once tape is out of the
cassette, there is no way to wind it back in. Trying to do so can cause operational problems with the Label Printer.
• The following are the tape widths that can be used with this printer: 6mm,
9mm, 12mm, 18mm, 24mm.
To load a tape cartridge
1. Make sure that the Label Printer is turned off.
2. Press the cover release and open the cover.
• If there is a cartridge already in the Label Printer,
remove it by grasping the cartridge on both sides
with your thumb and forefinger, and lift straight
up.
3. Remove the stopper from a new tape cartridge
and check to see that the tape is ready to use.
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• Make sure that the tape is under the tape guide and that it is not bent or
twisted.
Tape guide
OK!
• Make sure that the tape does not extend too far
past the tape guide. If it does, cut off the end
with a pair of scissors.
4. Use a pencil or some other thin object to take
up slack in the ink ribbon as shown in the illustration. Note that the tape does not move at this
time.
• If the ink ribbon is slack when you load it into the
Label Printer, it can break or cause some other
problem.
• Be sure to turn the ink ribbon take up spool only
in the direction indicated by the arrow (a).
• T urn the spool until the other spool (b) starts turning in the direction noted by the arrow . This indicates there is no slack in the ribbon.
5. Load the tape cartridge into the Label Printer,
making sure that the tape and ink ribbon pass
between the head and roller.
6. Close the cover.
NO!
(a)
(b)
Roller
Head
Using a Magnetic Tape Cartridge
Precautions
• Make sure that print density is set to 4 or greater for magnetic tape.
• If printed tape curls, flatten it out before using it.
• Keep magnetic tape away from floppy diskettes, magnetic cards, checks,
and other items that can be damaged by magnetism.
• Do not use the tape where it can be exposed to gasoline or other similar
agents.
• Check remaining tape before printing to ensure that you do not run out while
printing is in progress.
Loading a Magnetic Tape Cartridge
1. Check to make sure the leading edge of the tape is not bent and that the
tape is correctly passing through the tape guide.
2. Pull out about 3cm of tape from the cartridge.
3. Check to make sure the ink ribbon is not damaged.
4. Load the cartridge into the Label Printer making sure the tape and ink ribbon
pass between the printer head and the rubber roller. The leading end of the
tape should pass through the tape outlet.
Roller
Printer head
Storage Precautions
• Keep cartridges tape of areas subject to high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. These conditions can cause discoloration of the tape.
• When storing a cartridge, re-attach its stopper, and insert the cartridge in its
original plastic bag and box.
Leading end of tape
pass through outlet
7. T urn on Label Printer power and press FUNC and then PRINT (FEED) two or
three times to make sure that the tape comes out without any problem.
• If the tape does not come out normally, turn off power and start again from
step 1 above.
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