Casio KL-780 User Manual
KL-780
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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 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. 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 your hands are wet. 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.
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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.
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.
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 AC 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.
• When you are through using the unit, use its power switch to turn it
off and then unplug it from the wall socket.
Water and other foreign matter
• Never allow coffee, juice, or other drinks, or flower vases to spill on the
unit. Liquid spilled on the unit creates the danger of fire and electrical
shock. Should liquid ever spill onto the unit, immediately turn off power.
Request servicing from your original dealer.
• Never allow metal objects or combustible 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.
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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.
• Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use KL-780 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.
Loading and replacing batteries
• Do not touch the springs inside the battery compartment cover with
your fingers while loading or replacing batteries. The springs have
sharp areas and can cut your fingers.
Introduction
Congratulations on your selection of the CASIO KL-780 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)
• Attractive sans-serif font
• Font effects (shading, underline, box)
• Character Styles (normal, outline, shadow, raised)
• Built-in symbols
• Text memory
• Bar code
• Mirror image printing
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.
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Contents
Important Safety Precautions .................................................... E-1
Part 1 Getting Acquainted ..........................................................E-5
Important Precautions ................................................................................. E-5
General Guide ............................................................................................. E-5
Label Printer Menus .................................................................................... E-6
Part 2 Getting Ready ................................................................... E-6
Power Supply .............................................................................................. E-6
Replacing Batteries ..................................................................................... E-6
To load the batteries ........................................................................... E-7
AC Adaptor .................................................................................................. E-7
To connect the AC adaptor ................................................................. E-7
Turning Power On and Off .......................................................................... E-7
Resetting the Memory ................................................................................. E-8
To reset the memory ........................................................................... E-8
Auto Power Off Function ............................................................................. E-8
Display Contrast .......................................................................................... E-8
Tape Cartridges .......................................................................................... E-8
To load a 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-11
Special Symbols ....................................................................................... E-11
To input special symbols ................................................................... E-11
Part 4 Deleting and Inserting Characters ............................... E-12
Moving the Cursor ..................................................................................... E-12
To move the cursor ........................................................................... E-12
Deleting Individual Characters .................................................................. E-12
To delete characters using the BS key ............................................. E-12
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
Part 5 Character Size, Text Effects and Character Styles .....E-13
Character Size .......................................................................................... E-13
Using Auto Sizing (AUTO) ................................................................ E-15
To specify character sizes (MANUAL) .............................................. E-15
Text Effects ............................................................................................... E-15
To specify a text effect ...................................................................... E-15
Character Styles ....................................................................................... E-16
To specify a character style .............................................................. E-16
Part 6 Printing ........................................................................... E-16
Printing a Tape .......................................................................................... E-16
To print a tape ................................................................................... E-16
Mirror Image Printing ................................................................................ E-17
To turn mirror image printing on and off ............................................ E-17
Print Density .............................................................................................. E-17
To adjust the print density ................................................................. E-17
Part 7 Bar Code ......................................................................... E-18
Bar Code ................................................................................................... E-18
Bar Code Tape .................................................................................. E-18
To print a bar code ............................................................................ E-18
Part 8 Stamp Printing ............................................................... E-19
To print a stamp tape ........................................................................ E-19
Part 9 Memory ........................................................................... E-19
To store data ..................................................................................... E-19
To recall text from memory ............................................................... E-20
Part 10 Reference ...................................................................... E-20
Cleaning the Printer Head and Roller ....................................................... E-20
To clean the printer head and roller .................................................. E-20
Initial Power On Settings ........................................................................... E-21
Initializing the Label Printer ....................................................................... E-21
To initialize the Label Printer ............................................................. E-21
Bar Code Specifications ............................................................................ E-21
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ E-22
Error Messages/Display Messages .......................................................... E-23
Alpha Characters ...................................................................................... E-25
Symbols .................................................................................................... E-25
Specifications ............................................................................................ E-26
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Part 1 Getting Acquainted
General Guide
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 temperature 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.
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1 Power Key
Turn power on and off.
2 Function key
3 Letter keys
4 Contrast dial
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5 Tape outlet
6 Tape cutter button
7 Optional AC Adaptor connector
8 Liquid crystal display (LCD)
9 Battery compartment
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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.
Currently
selected item
• Use c, v, x and z 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).
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.
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To load the batteries
Caution
• Do not touch the springs inside the battery
compartment cover with your fingers while
loading or replacing batteries. The springs
have sharp areas and can cut your fingers.
1. Turn power off.
• If you are using the optional AC adaptor for power, you should also unplug it
from the Label Printer.
2. Turn over the Label Printer.
Open the battery compartment cover as shown
in the illustration.
3. Load batteries into the battery compartment.
• Be sure to use alkaline batteries.
• Make sure the positive (+) and negative (–) ends
of the batteries are facing in the correct directions.
4. 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.
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.
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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.
• This prompt confirms whether or not you want to initialize the Label Printer.
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Tape 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.
To load a tape cartridge
1. Make sure that the Label Printer is turned off.
2. Lift open the cover.
3. Release the PRINT, ESC, and ON/OFF keys.
4. 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.
Display Contrast
Rotate the dial on the side of the Label Printer to adjust display contrast.
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3. Remove the stopper from a new tape cartridge
and check to see that the tape is ready to use.
• 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.
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