Casio KL-7400 User Manual
KL-7400
User’s Guide
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.
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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.
NOTICE
Manufacturer:
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan
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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.
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forbidden without the express permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO.,
LTD .
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• 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.
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Danger
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.
AC adaptor
Misuse of the AC adaptor 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 that is within the input voltage range
indicated by INPUT on the AC adaptor's rating plate.
• Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is shared by
other devices, or into a shared extension cord.
• Never place heavy objects on these items or subject them to
direct heat.
• Never modify these items or subject them to bending.
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Warning
AC adaptor
Misuse of the AC adaptor can damage it and create the risk of
fire and electric shock. Make sure you follow the precautions
listed below.
• Do not subject these items to twisting or pulling.
• Should the AC adaptor or its plug ever become damaged,
contact your original retailer.
AC adaptor
• Never touch the AC adaptor or its plug while your hands are
wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.
• Never use the AC adaptor in areas where it may become
wet. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Never place a vase or any other liquid container on top of the
AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and 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.
Batteries
Continued use of batteries that have leaked creates the risk of
fire and electric shock. Should batteries ever leak, stop using
the product immediately and contact your original retailer.
Warning
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.
Warning
Do not affix labels to a container to be used in a
microwave oven.
Do not affix labels to any container you plan to use in a microwave
range. The label material contains metal, which creates the risk
of fire and burn injury when heated in a microwave oven. It can
also cause deformation of the container to which the label is
affixed.
Caution
AC adaptor
Misuse of the AC adaptor can damage it and create the risk of
fire and electric shock. Make sure you follow the precautions
listed below.
• Never locate the AC adaptor near a stove or other source of
intense heat.
• When unplugging the power cord 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.
• When not using the printer, be sure to unplug the power cord
from the power outlet.
• Before leaving the product unattended for long periods (such
as when you go on a trip), unplug the power cord.
• 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.
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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.
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Caution
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.
Auto Cutter
While the printer is turned on or printing, never touch the printer
head or the area where the tape passes.
Unexpected operation of the cutter creates the risk of personal
injury.
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)
• Battery capacity becomes lower at temperatures of 10°C (50°F) and colder.
This can cause the “LOW BATTERY!” message to appear sooner than
normal. If this happens, move the printer to a location that is within the
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 pull on the tape with excessive force or try to push it into the cassette.
• Place the printer on a level surface when printing. A tilted surface can make
normal printing impossible.
• Unclear printing can indicate a dirty print head. If printing becomes unclear,
use the procedures on page 49 to clean the print head and rubber roller.
• Using the printer in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or any other
source of bright light can cause malfunction of its optical sensor, and display
of an error message. Use the printer in an area that is not exposed to bright
light.
Safety Precautions ................................................................ 1
Operating Precautions.......................................................... 5
Unpacking .............................................................................. 7
Part 1 - Getting Ready........................................................... 8
General Guide........................................................................ 8
Printer Operation Flow ......................................................... 9
Power Requirements .......................................................... 10
Using the AC Adaptor ..................................................... 10
Initializing Printer Memory ................................................. 11
To initialize printer memory ............................................. 11
Powering Up ........................................................................ 11
To turn power on and off ................................................. 11
Auto Power off................................................................. 11
Mode Selection Basics .................................................... 12
Loading and Removing a Tape Cartridge.......................... 13
To load a tape cartridge ..................................................13
To remove the tape cartridge from the printer .................14
Using the Printer’s Keys..................................................... 15
Display Symbols and Indicators ........................................ 16
Part 2 - Label Printing Basics ............................................ 17
Tape Cut Modes ..............................................................20
Types of Tape Cuts..........................................................20
Cut Modes ....................................................................... 20
Cut Modes and Margins ..................................................22
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Part 3 - Creating a Tape Label ............................................ 23
Creating and Printing a Label Using a Preset Layout ..... 23
Creating and Printing a Sequentially Numbered Tape Label ....
Numbering Formats ........................................................ 24
Creating and Printing a Tape Label with a Logo .............. 26
Creating and Printing an Original (Free Design) Tape Label ....
FREE DESIGN: Using Multiple Lines in a Tape Label
.........
FREE DESIGN: Configuring Label Form Settings ............ 29
FREE DESIGN: Controlling the Length of a Tape Label... 30
FREE DESIGN: Aligning Tape Label Text .......................... 31
FREE DESIGN: Changing the Size of Tape Label Text ..... 32
Specifying the Size of a String of Characters.................. 32
FREE DESIGN: Using Frames ............................................ 34
Creating a Barcode Tape Label ..........................................34
Supported Barcode Types ...............................................34
Barcode Specifications ................................................... 35
Part 4 - Inputting and Editing Label Text .......................... 36
Moving the Cursor .............................................................. 36
Basic Alphanumeric Input .................................................. 36
To input alphanumeric characters ................................... 36
About the CODE key .......................................................37
Inputting Symbols and Special Characters ...................... 37
To use the SYMBOL menu..............................................37
Inputting Illustrations ......................................................... 38
To input illustrations.........................................................38
Deleting an Individual Character ....................................... 38
To delete a character using the BS key...........................38
To delete a character using the DEL key ........................ 38
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Clearing Input Text .............................................................. 39
To clear all text ................................................................ 39
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To delete a range of text (Free Design)........................... 39
Text Editing.......................................................................... 39
To switch between overwrite and insert .......................... 39
Using Copy and Paste ........................................................ 40
Part 5 - Controlling the Appearance of Text...................... 41
Selecting a Font .................................................................. 41
SMALL FONT .................................................................41
To change the default font setting ................................... 42
To change the font of text you have just input ................. 42
Using STYLE Menu Attributes ........................................... 43
Using EFFECT Menu Attributes .........................................44
Part 6 - Saving, Recalling and Deleting Labels ................ 45
To save a label ................................................................ 45
To recall a label ............................................................... 45
To delete a label ..............................................................45
Part 7 - Configuring the Printer Setup............................... 46
Demo Printing ................................................................. 46
Reference ............................................................................. 47
Power Requirements........................................................... 47
Caring for the Printer .......................................................... 49
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 50
Error Messages ................................................................... 53
Illustrations .......................................................................... 57
Symbols, Dingbats, and Special Characters .................... 57
Frames ................................................................................. 58
Built-in Logos ...................................................................... 59
Layout Formats ................................................................... 61
Numbering Formats ............................................................ 62
Tape Width and the Number of Lines and Character Sizes
...... 63
Supported Tape Widths....................................................... 63
Specifications ...................................................................... 64
Unpacking
Check to make sure all of the following items are included.
Part 1 - DISC
Mode
KL-7400 Printer AC adaptor*
*The AC adaptor is shipped from
the factory with one of the AC
plugs shown below installed.
AC plug**
**Depending on the geographic area, your
printer may come with a second AC plug. Use
the AC plug that matches the configuration of
the wall outlet in your area.
Tape cartridge
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Part 1 - Getting Ready
General Guide
Press to turn
on power.
Keyboard
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Press to turn
off power.
Cassette cover
Display
Tape
outlet
Cassette cover
release
AC adaptor terminal
Connect the bundled
AC adaptor here.
■ Carrying the Printer
Pull out the handle as shown in the illustration.
Carrying handle
Battery cover
■ Replacing the Cassette Cover
Should the cassette cover become detached from the printer, replace it as
shown in the illustration below. Take care to avoid applying excessive force to
the hinges on the cassette cover. Excessive force can cause hinges and tabs
to break off, and damage the tab holes.
Printer Operation Flow
The following are the general steps when preparing data for printing a tape
label.
Getting Ready
• Connect the AC adaptor or load batteries (pages 10, 47).
• Load a tape cartridge (page 13).
Select the label mode.
Free Design .......pages 17, 27
Preset Layout Label...page 23
Numbering Label .......page 24
Barcode Label ...........page 34
Logo Label.................page 26
Input the text you want (page 36).
Select the font (page 41) and the style (page 43).
Print the label (page 17) and store it in memory (page 45), if you want.
To edit an
existing label,
select
STORED
DATA
45).
(page
To edit the label
data you were
working on the last
time you were
using the printer,
select
LAST DATA
(page 12).
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Power Requirements
You can run the printer by using its bundled AC adaptor to plug it into a power
outlet. It can also run on commercially available alkaline batteries.
• For information about loading alkaline batteries, see page 47.
Using the AC Adaptor
Use AC adaptor (AD-A12150L) that comes bundled with the printer when you
want to plug into a household power outlet. Use the AC plug that matches the
configuration of the wall outlet in your area (page 48).
■ To connect the AC adaptor
Important!
• Use only the AC adaptor that comes bundled with the printer.
1. Connect the AC adaptor plug to the printer’s AC adaptor terminal (1), and
then plug the power cord into a household power outlet (2).
Important!
• Never disconnect the AC adaptor while a printing operation is in progress.
Doing so creates the risk of printer malfunction.
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• Never disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the batteries while the printer
is turned on. Also, make sure that the display is completely blank after turning
off the printer before disconnecting the AC adaptor or removing the batteries.
Disconnecting the AC adaptor or removing the batteries at the wrong time
can cause loss of text you are working on, as well as text and preset phrases
you have stored in printer memory.
• Turn off the printer before switching from AC adaptor power to battery power,
or from battery power to AC adaptor power. Switching from one power supply
to another while the printer is on will cause power to turn off automatically
and could result in loss of text data you are working on.
• Always keep separate written copies of important data stored in printer
memory.
• Should the AC plug come off of the AC adaptor,
slide it back onto the AC adaptor as shown in the
illustration. Slide the AC plug along the rails on
the AC adaptor as far as it will go, until it locks
securely in place.
Initializing Printer Memory
You should initialize the memory of the printer before using it for the first time,
or if it fails to operate normally when you turn power on.
Powering Up
Turning the printer on and off is as simple as pressing a button.
Important!
Initializing printer memory clears its memory of all input data.
To initialize printer memory
1. Make sure that the printer is turned off.
2. While holding down the PRINT and SPACE keys, press .
3. In response to the "INITIALIZE? SET/ESC" message that appears, press
SET to initialize printer memory and then display the display language
setting screen.
• To cancel initialization, press ESC instead of SET.
4. USE and to select the display language you want to use, and then
press SET.
This will display the length unit setting screen.
5. USE and to select centimeters (cm) or inches as the unit of
measurement, and than press SET.
• You can configure display language and length unit settings later, if you
want.
See "Configuring the Printer Setup" (page 46) for more information.
To turn power on and off
Press the button to turn the printer on.
1.
• This turns on power and displays a main menu screen like the one shown
below.
• The selection boundary indicates the icon that is currently selected on
the main menu.
NEW icon
STORED DATA icon
Selection boundary
Currently selected function (icon)
Shows the function of the
currently selected icon
LAST DATA icon
2. To turn the printer off, press the button.
Auto Power Off
The printer automatically turns off if you do not perform any key operation for
about six minutes. To restore power, press
.
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Mode Selection Basics
The illustration below shows the basic flow for mode selection
after turning on the printer. For details about each mode, refer to
the pages noted below.
To display text that was on the display when you last turned off the printer (LAST DATA)
Data that was displayed when printer was turned off
To input new label text
To recall previously saved text into a label
Important
• See page 46 for information about configuring contrast, print density,
and language (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish)
settings.
• All of the display examples in this User’s Guide use English as the
display language.
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To create this type of tape label:
Original (Free Design) label (page 27)
Preset layout label (page 23)
Sequentially numbered label (page 24)
Barcode label (page 34)
Label with logo (page 26)
• Except when LAST DATA is selected on the Main Menu, producing a demo
print (page 46) or initializing printer memory will delete any data you were
last working on.
Select this icon:
Loading and Removing a Tape Cartridge
A tape cartridge is required when printing tape labels. You should use only the
special tape cartridges that are specified for this printer.
To load a tape cartridge
Press to turn off the printer.
1.
2. Press the cassette cover release and open the cover.
3. Remove the stopper from the tape cartridge.
Stopper
6. Pull the tape out about 3cm (1 3/16").
Tape
Ink ribbon
(under the tape)
Important!
• Once tape is pulled out, there is no way to get it back into the cartridge.
• Never use excessive force when pulling on the tape. Doing so can cause
the ink ribbon to break, creating the risk of malfunction.
7. Check to make sure there is no slack in the ink ribbon.
Ink ribbon
4. Check to make sure that the leading edge of the tape is not bent.
• If it is, use a pair of scissors to trim away the bend portion.
Check for bends and damage here.
5. Make sure that the tape is passing properly through the tape guide.
Tape guide
• If the tape is not passing through the tape guide, reposition it as shown
in the illustration.
Important!
• Loading the tape cartridge into the printer while the ink ribbon is slack
can cause the ink ribbon to break, creating the risk of malfunction.
Removing Slack from an Ink Ribbon
If there is slack in the ink ribbon, use a pencil or
similar object to rotate the right upper spindle in
the direction indicated by arrow "a" in the illustration. Keep rotating until the lower left spindle starts
to rotate in the direction indicated by arrow "b".
The label tape will not move while you are taking
up ink ribbon slack.
b
a
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Load the tape cartridge into the printer.
8.
• Make sure that the tape and ink ribbon pass between the print head and
the rubber roller as shown in the illustration below. Press down on the
tape cartridge until you hear it click securely into place.
Important!
• Installing the tape cartridge improperly or failing to secure it properly in
place can cause the ribbon to break.
Rubber roller
Tape
Print head
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9. Close the cassette cover.
• Press down on the cassette cover until you hear it click securely into
place.
• After loading the tape cartridge in the printer, never pull on the tape or
try to push the tape back into the cartridge.
To remove the tape cartridge from the printer
Press to turn off the printer.
1.
2. Press the cassette cover release and open the cover.
3. Grasping both sides of the tape cartridge, lift it straight up.
• The print head may be hot immediately following a print operation. Wait
until it cools down before removing the tape cartridge.
Using the Printer’s Keys
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Press to create a tape label using your own original
length, number of line, font, effect, and other settings.
Press to create a tape label using a preset layout.
Press to create tape labels with sequential numbers.
Press to create a barcode tape label.
Press to create a tape label with logo.
Press to select a form.
Press to configure settings for input, display, printing,
and demo printing.
Pastes previously copied text.
• To copy, input the text to be copied. Next, press
and then this key. For more information, see page 40.
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Press to full cut the tape.
Press to feed the tape.
Press to preview the label you are currently creating.
Press to print.
Use these keys to move the cursor on the display.
Press to delete the character to the left of the cursor.
• Press
the text you are currently inputting.
Press to delete the character at the current cursor
location.
Press to execute a command of operation.
Press to temporarily shift the keyboard between
uppercase and lowercase for input of one character
only. For details, see page 36.
Press to shift the keyboard between uppercase and
lowercase. For details, see page 36.
Press to activate the functions marked above, below, or
next to keyboard keys in same color as “FUNCTION”.
Press to cancel the current operation and return to the
operation before it.
and then this key to delete all of
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Display Symbols and Indicators
Before actually using the printer, you should first take some time to become
acquainted with the symbols and indicators used on the label printer display.
■ Free Design Mode Symbols and Indicators
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1
cursor
1 Function/Shift/Code indicator
appears when you press the FUNCTION key. Pressing a key while this
indicator is on the display causes the function marked above, below, or next to
that key to be executed.
appears when you press the SHIFT key. While this indicator is on the
display, the keyboard is shifted, so the letter keys input the opposite of their
current uppercase/lowercase setting. The number keys input the punctuation
symbols marked in the upper right corners of the keys. The keyboard automatically unshifts (and the shift indicator disappears) as soon as you input a
character.
appears when you press the CODE key. While this indicator is on the
display, number keys input the accents marked above them and the U, O, P, A,
S, J, K, L, Z, C, and N keys input the special characters marked in their lower
right corners. The keyboard automatically returns to normal (and the code
indicator disappears) as soon as you input an accent.
appears when both the SHIFT and CODE keys are pressed.
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SANS-SERIF
SANS-S ITC
SANS-S RND
ROMAN
ROMAN ITC
SMALL FONT
VERTICAL
MIRROR
2 CAPS On/Off indicator/Insert/Overwrite indicator
“AB” indicates uppercase insert, while “ab” indicates lowercase insert. “
indicates uppercase overwrite, while “
3 Character style indicators
A pointer appears under the currently selected character style. You can select
between normal (no indicator display), bold (A), outline (
).
raised (
4 Layout image
The lines indicate the number of lines in the label. Line thickness indicates
character size.
5 Character size indicator
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This indicator shows the size of the character where the cursor is currently
located.
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6 Scroll indicators
These indicators appear when there is data above or below the currently displayed screen.
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7 Font Indicators
A pointer appears next to the currently selected font.
8 Small font indicator
A pointer appears here when the SMALL FONT is selected automatically by
the printer.
9 Vertical printing indicator
This indicator appears when the printer is set up for vertical printing. Normal
(horizontal) printing is performed when this indicator is not shown.
0 Mirror printing indicator
This indicator appears when the printer is set up for mirror image printing.
Normal (non-mirror) printing is performed when this indicator is not shown.
” indicates lowercase overwrite.
”
), shadow ( ), and
■ Layout Mode Symbols and Indicators
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1
cursor
2
3
1 Text area
This is where text appears during input and editing.
2 Tape length
This value shows the length that the tape will be printed.
3 Label format
Shows the format of the label being created.
4 Character count
These values indicate the character count as shown below
13/24 CHR
Maximum number of allowable characters
Number of characters input
Part 2 - Label Printing Basics
This section contains general procedures for laying out and printing labels.
■ Getting ready
Connect the AC adaptor (Page 10).
Or load batteries into the printer (Page 47).
Load a tape cartridge (Page 13).
Printing precautions
• Never turn off the printer while it is performing a print operation.
• Never open the cassette cover while the printer is performing a print
operation.
• Do not touch the tape coming out of the printer until it is cut automatically
or until printing is complete.
• Printing is not possible if the total length of a single print operation is
longer than the length of remaining tape. Either shorten the length of
each label or reduce the number of copies.
• Before printing, make sure that the tape cartridge has enough tape left
to finish the print operation. If the tape cartridge runs out of tape during
a print operation, press ESC to cancel the print operation.
• Make sure that cut tape does not pile up in the area around the tape
outlet. Tape building up around the tape outlet can cause the outlet to
become blocked, causing a tape jam and malfunction of the printer.
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■ To create a tape label
Example
1. Press to turn on the printer.
2. Use and to select NEW, and then press SET.
3. Use the cursor keys to select the tape label mode you want, and then
press SET.
• Here we will select FREE DESIGN.
4. Type in the text you want.
• Here we will input “Sales Results”.
• See “Inputting and Editing Label Text” on page 36 for information about
inputting text.
5. After inputting the text you want,
press SET.
• This displays a screen like the
one shown here.
6. What you should do next depends on whether you want preview your label
contents or print right away.
• To preview the label contents first and then print, perform the procedure
under “To preview label contents before printing”.
• To print without previewing label contents, perform the procedure under
“To print a tape label”.
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■ To preview label contents before printing
1. After performing the procedure under “To create a tape label” above, press
PREVIEW.
• This causes the contents of the label to scroll on the display.
• Note that the above step cannot be performed if you do not have a tape
cartridge loaded in the printer.
2. To pause scrolling of the label contents at any point, press SET.
• Press SET again to resume scrolling.
• To stop the preview, press ESC.
Note
• Characters or illustrations with very fine lines may not appear correctly on
the preview screen.
■ To print a tape label
1. After performing the procedure under “To create a tape label” (and “To
preview label contents before printing”, if you want), check to make sure
that the tape cartridge is loaded properly and that nothing is blocking the
tape outlet.
2. Use and to select PRINT, and then press SET.
3. Use (increase) and (decrease) to specify the number of copies you
want to print, from 1 to 100.
• Here we will specify one copy.
• You can also use the number keys to input a value. Note that you cannot
specify 0 here.
4. Press .
5. Use and to specify the tape cut mode.
• Here we will select CONT HALF CUT.
• See page 20 for information about tape cut modes.
6. Press SET to start printing.
• To interrupt printing part way through, press ESC.
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