Casio KL-G2TC User Manual
KL-G2TC
標籤打印機
Supported Tape Widths
6mm9mm12mm18mm24
RJA533744-001V01
mm
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User’s Guide
Important!
Be sure to keep all user documentation handy for future reference.
Important!
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or
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States and other countries.
Other company names and product names used herein are trademarks or
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registered trademarks of others. Note that TM and ® marks are not used
within the text of this manual.
Except as required for proper use or for creating backup copies, any
reproduction of this manual and/or the program, either in part or in their
entirety, is strictly forbidden without the express written permission of
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
Be sure to read this manual carefully before attempting to use the product
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for the fi rst time.
Read This fi rst!
This manual explains how to use the CASIO KL-G2TC Label Printer.
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The contents of this manual have been checked at each step along the
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production process. Feel free to contact us if you notice anything that is
questionable, erroneous, etc.
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any loss or claims
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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
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forbidden without the express permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
The contents of the manual are subject to change without notice.
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The software is continually being revised and updated. Because of this, the
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software supplied to you and the contents of the displays it produces may
be different from those described in this manual, or some items described
in this manual may no longer be available.
Computer screen shots shown in this manual are based on the English
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version of Windows 7, and examples assume that “English” was selected as
the computer's display language during installation. Screens produced by
other operating systems or when another display language is selected may
be different from the screen shots shown in this manual.
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English
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Contents
Safety Precautions ..........................................................................4
Precautions during Use ..................................................................7
Check to make sure that everything has been included with
the printer. ........................................................................................8
Read this before using the printer! ................................................8
About the supplied CD-ROM ..........................................................9
Installing the Software ..................................................................10
Part 1 - Getting Ready ................................................................... 12
Names of Parts and Their Functions ........................................... 12
Power Requirements .....................................................................13
Connecting the Printer to a Computer ........................................14
Initializing Memory ........................................................................14
Turning Power On and Off ............................................................15
Loading and Removing a Tape Cartridge ....................................16
Main Key Functions .......................................................................17
Display Indicators ..........................................................................18
Part 2 - Performing a Test Print ....................................................18
Printing a Label ..............................................................................18
Printing Precautions .....................................................................21
Cut Modes (Auto Cutter) ............................................................... 21
Part 3 - Creating a Label ...............................................................23
Label Creation Basics ................................................................... 23
Creating Labels that Include an Automatically Incremented
Number (Numbered Label) ...........................................................23
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Creating an Index Label ................................................................ 24
Creating a Large Label by Combining Smaller Parts
(Large Label) .................................................................................. 27
Part 4 - Free Design Label ...........................................................28
Creating a Free Design Label with Text You Input ......................28
Creating a Label with Multiple Lines of Text ...............................28
Dividing Text Into Blocks ..............................................................28
Specifying the Label Print Format ...............................................29
Specifying the Label Length .........................................................31
Specifying Text Alignment ............................................................34
Specifying Character Size ............................................................35
Adding a Frame to a Label ............................................................38
Part 5 - Bar Code Labels ............................................................... 38
Creating a Bar Code Label ............................................................38
Part 6 - Storing and Recalling Label Data ...................................41
Part 7 - Using a Built-in Logo .......................................................41
Inserting a Built-in Logo into a Label .........................................41
Part 8 - Inputting and Editing Text ................................................42
Moving the Cursor .........................................................................42
Inputting Text .................................................................................42
Editing and Deleting Text ..............................................................46
Changing the Font .........................................................................47
Changing the Character Style ......................................................47
Using Text Effects ..........................................................................48
Saving and Recalling Frequently Used Expressions
(Phrase Memory) ...........................................................................49
Inserting the Current Date and/or Time into Text ........................50
Copying and Pasting Input Text ...................................................51
Creating a User Character ............................................................51
Part 9 - Printer Settings .................................................................54
Confi guring Printer Settings ........................................................54
Setting Items ...................................................................................54
Part 10 - Reference ........................................................................ 55
Power Requirements .....................................................................55
User Maintenance ..........................................................................56
Troubleshooting .............................................................................56
Error Messages .............................................................................. 58
Specifi cations ................................................................................60
Appendix ................................................................................. APP-1
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Safety Precautions
Thank you for purchasing this 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.
Danger
Batteries
Perform the following steps immediately if fl uid leaking from
batteries ever gets into your eyes.
1. Do not r ub your eyes! Rinse them with water.
2. Contact your physician immediately.
Leaving alkaline battery fl uid in your eyes can lead to loss of sight.
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Warning
Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other
abnormalities
Do not continue to use this product while it is emitting smoke
or strange odor, or generating heat. Continued use creates the
risk of fi re and electric shock. Immediately perform the following
steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off power.
2. Disconnect the USB cable.
3. Disconnect the AC adaptor plug from the power outlet.
4. Contact your original retailer.
AC Adaptor/USB Cable
Misuse of the optional AC adaptor/USB Cable creates the risk
of fi re and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following.
Use only the specifi ed AC adaptor.
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Use only a power source that is within the input voltage
x
range indicated by INPUT on the AC adaptor’s rating plate.
Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is shared
x
by other devices, or into a shared extension cord.
Never place heavy objects on the AC adaptor/USB cable or
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subject it to direct heat.
Never try to modify the AC adaptor/USB cable or subject it
x
to bending.
Do not twist or pull on the AC adaptor/USB cable cord.
x
Do not wrap the cord around the adaptor.
x
Should the AC adaptor/USB cable or its plug ever become
x
damaged, contact your original retailer.
Never touch the AC adaptor/USB cable or plug while your
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hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.
Do not use the AC adapter/USB cable in areas where
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liquids might spill on it. Water creates the risk of fi re and
electric shock.
Do not place a fl ower vase or any other liquid container
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on top of the AC adapter/USB cable or power cord. Water
creates the risk of fi re and electric shock.
Do not cover the AC adaptor/USB cable with a newspaper,
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tablecloth, curtain, futon, blanket, or other similar object.
Doing so creates the risk of fi re.
Warning
AC Adaptor
Before going out, be sure to unplug the power cord/AC adaptor
from the power outlet and put it in a place away from objects
used by animals and pets. An animal or pet chewing on the
power cord/AC adaptor can cause it short, leading to the risk of
fi re and electric shock.
Batteries
Continued use of the printer without removing the batteries
after they have leaked creates the risk of fi re and electric
shock. Should batteries leak, immediately stop using the printer
and contact your original retailer.
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, resulting in
damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of
fi re and personal injury. Always make sure you observe the
following precautions.
Never try to take batteries apart or allow them to become
x
shorted.
Never expose batteries to heat or dispose of them by
x
incineration.
Never mix old batteries with new ones.
x
Never mix batteries of different types.
x
Do not charge the batteries.
x
Make sure the plus (+) and minus (–) ends of the batteries
x
are facing correctly.
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 fi re and
electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps if the
product should ever become damaged.
1. Turn off power.
2. Disconnect the USB cable.
3. Disconnect the AC adaptor plug from the power outlet.
4. Contact your original retailer.
Warning
Disassembly and Modifi cation
Never try to take this product apart or modify it in any way.
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and
other personal injury.
Leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to
your original retailer.
Liquids and Foreign Matter
Water, sports drinks, seawater, animal or pet urine, or foreign
objects (pieces of metal, etc.) getting into this product creates
the risk of fi re and electric shock.
Immediately perform the steps below whenever any of the
above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off power.
2. Disconnect the USB cable.
3. Disconnect the AC adaptor plug from the power outlet.
4. Contact your original retailer.
Keep Away From Fire
Never throw this product into fi re to dispose of it.
Doing so creates the risk of explosion, which can cause fi re or
personal injury.
Packaging Plastic Bag
Take care never to allow the plastic bag this product comes in to
be ingested or placed over anyone’s head.
Doing so creates the risk of suffocation. Particular care is required
in households where small children are present.
Do not affi x labels to a container to be used in
a microwave oven.
Do not affi x labels to any container you plan to use in a
microwave oven. The label material contains metal, which
creates the risk of fi re and burn injury when heated in a
microwave oven. It can also cause deformation of the container
to which the label is affi xed.
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Caution
AC Adaptor/USB Cable
Misuse of the AC adaptor/USB cable creates the risk of fi re
and electric shock. Make sure you observe the points below.
Never locate the AC adaptor/USB cable near a stove or
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other heating device.
When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the AC adaptor/
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USB cable plug. Never pull on the AC adaptor/USB cable.
Insert the AC adaptor plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go.
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Insert the USB cable plug into the connector as far as it will go.
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Unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and the USB
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cable from the connector before leaving this product unattended
for long periods, such as when leaving on a trip, etc.
After you are fi nished using this product, unplug the AC adaptor
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from the power outlet and the USB cable from the connector.
At least once a year, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet
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and use a cloth or vacuum cleaner to clean any dust build up on
the prongs of the power plug and in the area around the plug.
Do not use detergent when cleaning the power cord
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(especially the plug) or the AC adapter (especially the jack).
Plug the AC adaptor into a power outlet that is near this
x
product and easily accessible so you can quickly unplug it
in case of problems.
Store the AC adaptor in a dry place.
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Connect the AC adaptor to the printer using the supplied
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power cord.
Do not use the power cord that comes with this product with
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any other device. Doing so can lead to malfunction.
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Caution
Batteries
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, resulting in
damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of
fi re and personal injury. Always make sure you observe the
following precautions.
nly batteries that are specifi ed for use with this product.
Use o
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Rem
ove batteries from the product if you do not plan to use
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it for a long time.
Connections
Plug only specifi ed devices into the connectors of this product.
Non-specifi ed devices create the risk of fi re and electric shock.
Keep backup copies of all important data.
Be sure to 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.
Heavy Objects
Do not place heavy objects on this product. Doing so can
cause this product to tip over or fall, creating the risk of
personal injury.
Location to be Avoided
Never leave this product in any of the types of locations
described below.
Doing so creates the risk of fi re and electric shock.
Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust.
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Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke
x
is present.
Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to
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direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle parked in the sun, or
other areas subject to very high temperatures.
Caution
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Unstable Locations
Never place the product on an unstable surface, on a high
shelf, 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
fi ngers when loading or replacing batteries. Doing so creates
the risk of personal injury.
High temperature precaution
The print head and the metal parts around it can become very
hot.
Do not touch them. Doing so creates the risk of burn injury.
Display Screen
Never push on the display screen’s LCD panel or subject it
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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
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liquid inside of the panel. LCD panel liquid can cause skin
irritation.
Should LCD panel liquid ever get inside your mouth,
x
immediately wash out your mouth with water and contact
your physician.
Should LCD panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto
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your skin, rinse with clear water for at least 15 minutes, and
then contact a physician.
Cutter Precautions
Do not insert your fi ngers into the print head or the cutter at
the tape outlet. Doing so creates the risk of fi nger cuts and
personal injury.
Precautions during Use
Observe the following precautions to ensure that the printer provides you with
the years of trouble-free operation for which it is designed.
Avoid using the printer in areas exposed to direct sunlight, and in areas
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subjected to high humidity, electrostatic charge, sudden temperature
changes, and temperature extremes. Operating Temperature Range: 10°C
to 35°C
Battery capacity becomes lower at temperatures of 10°C and colder. This
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can cause the message
than normal. If this happens, move the printer to a location that is within the
operating temperature range (10°C to 35°C).
Never subject the printer to strong impact or shock.
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Never allow paper clips, pins, or other similar objects to get inside the
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printer mechanism.
Do not pull on the tape with undue force or try to push it back into the
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printer.
Unclear printing can indicate a dirty print head. If printing becomes unclear,
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use the procedures on page 56 to clean the print head and rubber roller.
Conventions Used In This Manual
The conventions described below are used in this manual to describe how
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to select display items and perform other operations.
Example: Use the arrow keys to select 新增(New) and then press 執行.
Select 新增(New) and then press 執行.
Example: Use the and arrow keys to change the
Specify the number of copies to be printed.
電池剩餘電量過少
(Low Battery!) to appear sooner
(Copies) value.
列印份數
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Check to make sure that everything has been
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included with the printer.
Label printer
AD-1832L AC adaptor (with power cord)
The shape of the
power cord plug varies
according to country or
geographic area.
User's Guide
Label Printing Software FA-3000 CD-ROM
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Tape cartridge
Read this before using the printer!
About the printer
This printer can be used to print labels using either of the two methods below.
Stand-alone printing with the printer only.
①
This method lets you take your printer along anywhere your printing
x
needs take you.
Software installation and connection to a computer is not required.
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Connecting the printer to a computer to print.
②
This method lets you view a print image on your computer screen as
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you edit the label. The fi nal data is printed on the printer.
Before connecting the printer to a computer, you need to install the
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Label Printing Software FA-3000 onto your computer from the CD that
comes with the printer.
Preparing the Printer for Operation
You need to perform the steps below before using the printer.
Connect the AC adaptor. (page 13)
Initialize printer memory and confi gure current date and time settings.
(page 14)
Load a tape cartridge into the printer. (page 16)
Printer User Documentation
Warning
The provided disk is a CD-ROM disk. Do not play it on a CD player.
Doing so will produce sound that creates the risk of hearing damage and
damage to speakers.
This section explains the user documentation required for using this printer.
KL-G2TC User's Guide (This Manual)
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Label Printing Software FA-3000 User's Guide
x
The Label Printing Software FA-3000 User's Guide is in a PDF fi le on the
CD-ROM that comes with the printer.
If you are connecting the printer to a computer, view the PDF fi le on the
computer.
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To view the contents of the Label Printing Software
FA-3000 User's Guide
1.
Places the CD-ROM that comes with the printer into your computer's CD
drive.
2.
When the install screen appears, click Cancel.
3.
Select the applicable folder on the CD-ROM.
4.
Open the User's Guide PDF fi le.
About the supplied CD-ROM
Computer Operating Environment (for included
PC Link Software)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista,
Windows XP SP3
Computer: Computer that satisfi es the conditions below.
Memory: At least 1 GB, as recommended for operating system being
Hard disk: At least 120MB of free space available
Display: At least 800 × 600 pixels of resolution
Pointing device: Mouse or other pointing device
x
x
x
x
One of the above operating system pre-installed
x
CPU recommended for the operating system being used
x
USB port built in as standard
x
CD-ROM drive, keyboard
x
used. (At least 512MB in the case of Windows XP)
Other items should conform to the recommendations for the operating
system being used.
Certain device confi gurations may make normal operation impossible.
Operation under Windows XP 64bit versions is not supported.
Operation under an operating system that has been upgraded or modifi ed
from its pre-installed state is not guaranteed.
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Installing the Software
Important!
Be sure to install the software on your computer before connecting the
x
Printer. You may experience problems with operation if you install the
software after connecting.
Exit all other programs currently running on your computer before installing
x
the software. Installation may not be performed correctly if there is another
program running.
The examples in this manual assume that D: drive is the CD drive.
1.
Start up Windows and place the CD-ROM into the computer’s CD drive.
Windows 8, Windows 7,
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Windows Vista
An AutoPlay menu will appear at
this time. Select Run setup.exe
under “Install or run program
from your media” or “Install
or run program”. When the
user account control dialog box
appears, click Yes or Continue.
This displays a screen like the one shown nearby.
Windows XP
x
Normally, placing the CD-ROM into the CD drive should automatically
display a screen like the one shown nearby.
On some computers, the nearby screen may not appear automatically.
x
If this happens, press Win+R on your computer keyboard. On the
Run… dialog box that appears, enter D:\setup.exe and then click OK.
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2.
Select the installation language and then click OK.
This starts the installation process. Follow the instructions that appear
x
on the display.
If your computer is running Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista,
x
the message shown below will appear during installation. Click Install
to proceed with the installation.
If your computer is running Windows XP, the message shown below
x
may appear during installation. Click Continue Anyway to proceed with
the installation.
3.
After all installation is complete, click Finish on the install menu.
4.
Check to make sure that the printer software is installed correctly.
x
FA-3000 Application: Installing this printer software on your computer
puts a shortcut icon on your computer’s desktop.
x
USB driver: On your Windows Start menu, right-click Computer and
then select Properties on the menu that appears.
On the left side of the screen, click Device Manager. If the USB driver is
installed, you will see CASIO NAMELAND KL16H Device in Universal
Serial Bus Controllers.
If a restart message appears, click Yes .
This restarts your computer.
x
To cancel installation, click Cancel.
x
Attempting installation while an anti-virus program is running may
x
cause the anti-virus program to display an error or warning message on
your computer. If this happens, perform the steps below.
1. After installation is complete, uninstall the printer software.
2. Exit the anti-virus program and all other programs that are
currently running on your computer.
3. Re-install the printer software.
4. After printer software installation is complete, restart the programs
you exited in step 2 of this procedure.
Uninstalling the software
On the Windows Control Panel–Add or Remove Programs screen, remove
FA-3000.
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Part 1 - Getting Ready
Names of Parts and Their Functions
ON
Keyboard
Tape compartment
* With backlight that can be turned on or off as required (page 54).
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OFF
Display*
Tape compartment cover open button
Tape
outlet
USB port
AC adaptor
connection terminal
Recessed handle
Battery cover
Power Requirements
Your printer can be powered using the specifi ed AC adaptor or by
commercially available alkaline batteries.
Before using the printer, be sure to read the information under "Safety
x
Precautions" (pages 4 through 7).
For information about how to load batteries, see page 55.
x
Using the AC Adaptor
■
Connecting the AC Adaptor
Important!
Use only the AC adaptor specifi ed for this printer.
x
AC adaptor
connection
terminal
2
3
■
Disconnecting the AC Adaptor
Important!
Do not disconnect the AC adaptor from the printer while printing is in
x
progress. Doing so can lead to malfunction.
Do not disconnect the AC adaptor from the printer while printer power is
x
turned on. After turning off power, wait until the display goes blank before
disconnecting the AC adaptor. Otherwise, temporarily stored text, text
stored in printer memory, user characters, copied text, or printer settings
may be deleted.
If you are operating the printer under battery power and wish to connect
x
or disconnect the AC adaptor, be sure to turn off printer power fi rst.
Connecting or disconnecting with printer power on can cause it to turn off
and delete unsaved text you are working on.
AC adaptor
connection
terminal
2
1
AC adaptor
Power cord
Power cord
3
1
AC adaptor
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Connecting the Printer to a Computer
Be sure to install the printer software on your computer before connecting
the printer to it.
Important!
1.
Star t up Windows and then connect a USB
cable* to a USB port on the computer.
* Use a commercially available cable
(A-microB type) that complies with USB
standards.
2.
Connect the USB cable to the printer USB port.
Important!
When connecting for the fi rst time, remove the sticker from the printer's USB
port.
3.
On the printer, press ON.
4.
On the printer, press PC連接.
This will display a USB driver install wizard on your computer. A
x
USB driver is required for proper data communication between your
computer and printer. Follow the instructions that appear on your
computer screen to install.
If your computer is running
x
Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3),
the message shown nearby will
appear sometime during
installation. Select No, not this
time and then click Next to
proceed with the installation.
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The message
printer display after USB driver installation is complete.
Important!
To print computer data with the printer, fi rst press PC連接 on the printer to
display the message
display.
For information about how to use the PC Link software, refer to the Label
x
Printing Software FA-3000 User's Guide.
通訊準備完畢
(Ready to transfer data) will appear on the
通訊準備完畢
(Ready to transfer data) on the printer
Initializing Memory
Initialize printer memory before using it for the fi rst time.
Important!
Note that initializing memory will delete all currently stored data. You should
only initialize memory before using the printer for the fi rst time.
1.
Check to make sure that the printer is turned off.
If power is on, press OFF.
x
2.
While holding down and
Keep all of the keys depressed until the message
(Initialize? Set/Esc) appears on the printer display.
取消
3.
Press 執行.
4.
Confi gure current date and time settings.
After settings are the way you want, press
x
.
執行
You can change the date and time settings
x
later, if you want (page 54).
變換/空白
, press ON.
初始化記憶體 ? 執行 /
Turning Power On and Off
■
To turn power on
Press ON.
For information about how to adjust the display contrast and to change the
x
backlight setting, see page 54.
Creating Text for Printing
There are three ways that you can create text for printing.
Create new text o Select 新增 (New) and then select the type of label you
x
want to create.
Main menu
■
To turn power off
Press OFF.
Check to make sure the printer display is blank.
x
Auto Power Off
Auto Power Off turns off printer power if you do not perform any operation for
about six minutes. When you need to use the printer again, press ON.
Auto Power Off is disabled while the printer is being powered by the AC
x
adaptor and when it is connected to a computer.
Recall existing text oSelect
x
and then select the data you want to recall.
Recall the text that was being input the last time the printer was turned off
x
(last session's data) o Select
Important!
Selecting something other than
session's data to be deleted. To avoid loss of important data, you should save
it to printer memory (Storing Label Data, page 41) before selecting something
other than
上次資料
(Previous Data).
(Stored Data), select 調出 (Recall),
登錄資料
(Previous Data).
上次資料
(Previous Data) causes the last
上次資料
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Loading and Removing a Tape Cartridge
Take up any slack in the ink ribbon.
If there is slack in the ink ribbon, insert a pencil or similar object into
the upper right spindle (a in the nearby illustration) and rotate in the
direction indicated by the arrow. Rotate until the lower left spindle (b in the
illustration) starts to rotate. Note that the tape will not move along with the
ink ribbon at this time.
A tape cartridge is required when printing tape labels. You should use only the
special tape cartridges that are specifi ed for this printer.
This printer supports the following tape widths: 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm,
x
24mm.
Loading a Tape Cartridge
1.
Press OFF to turn off the printer.
2.
Press the tape compartment cover open button and open the cover.
4.
Check the condition of the tape and the ink ribbon.
Make sure the leading end of the tape is not bent. If it is, use scissors
x
to trim off the bent part.
Make sure the leading end of the tape is passing through the tape
x
guide.
Make sure there is no slack in the ink ribbon.
x
Ink ribbon
(under the tape)
Important!
Tape once pulled out of the cartridge cannot be pushed back in.
x
Do not apply excessive force when pulling on the tape. Doing so can break
x
or otherwise damage the ink ribbon.
Loading the tape cartridge into the printer while the ink ribbon is slack can
x
cause the ink ribbon to break, creating the risk of malfunction.
Tape guide
Tape (Pull out about
3cm.)
3.
Remove the stopper attached to the tape cartridge.
Stopper
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a
b
5.
Set the tape car tridge in place.
Taking care not to pull on the ink ribbon, pass the tape and ink ribbon
x
between the print head and the rubber roller (illustration below). Press
down on the tape cartridge until it clicks securely into place.
Important!
An improperly loaded tape cartridge can cause the ribbon to break.
Rubber roller
Tape
Main Key Functions
③④⑤⑥ ⑦ ⑮
①②
㉜
㉛
㉚
⑧⑨⑪⑬ ⑭⑩⑫
⑯
⑰
⑱
⑲
⑳
㉑
Print head
6.
Close the tape compartment cover.
Press down on the cover until it clicks securely into place.
x
Do not pull with excessive force on the tape or try to force tape back in
x
while the tape cartridge is loaded in the printer.
Removing a Tape Cartridge
1.
Press OFF to turn off the printer.
2.
Press the tape compartment cover open button and open the cover.
3.
Grasp the left and right sides of the tape cartridge with your fi ngers and
lift straight up.
The print head is hot immediately after printing, so wait until it is cooled
x
down before removing the tape cartridge.
ON
①
OFF
②
One-touch length setting keys
③
PC
(PC Link)
連接
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
⑪
⑫
⑬
⑭
⑮
⑯
⑰
⑱
⑲
(Built-in Logo)
圖示標識
(Edit Phrase)
模板編輯
(Recall Phrase)
預設模板
時間戳
(Frame)
(Cut)
(Preview)
(Feed)
(Print)
(Arrow keys)
(Select Character)
選字
(All Text Clear)
(Back space)
(Delete)
(Block)
區段
Date)
(
(Line break)
⑳
(Set)
執行
㉑
(Set up)
設定
㉒
(Symbol)
㉓
(Illustrations)
㉔
變換/空白
㉕
注/倉/北
㉖
a/A (Caps)
㉗
(Esc)
取消
㉘
(Function)
功能
㉙
(Shift)
㉚
Character keys
㉛
(Font)
字型
㉜
(Format)
格式
印字倍數
文字修飾
字型樣式
(User characters)
造字
(Copy)
複製
(Paste)
貼上
㉒㉓㉔㉕㉖㉗㉘㉙
(Convert/Space)
(Chinese Input Method)
(Character Size)
(Text Effect)
(Character Style)
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Display Indicators
For information about how to adjust the display contrast and to change the
x
backlight setting, see page 54.
②③①④⑤⑥
⑪⑫⑬Cursor
Function indicator/shift indicator
①
Input character/input mode indicator
②
Character style indicator
③
Block number indicator
④
Imager
⑤
Scroll indicator
⑥
Font indicator
⑦
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(Small Font) indicator
微小
⑧
Vertical text indicator
⑨
Mirror image text indicator
⑩
Scroll indicator
⑪
Character size
⑫
Tape length
⑬
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
Part 2 - Performing a Test Print
Printing a Label
Sample Print
1.
Press ON to turn on power.
This displays the main menu.
x
A screen including a
x
(Previous Data) (last session's
data) option may appear in place
in the screen shown here.
(page 15)
2.
Select 新增 (New) and then press 執行.
3.
Select the type of label you want to create and then press 執行.
Here we will select
x
上次資料
自由標籤
(Free Design).
4.
Input text.
Here, we will input "
x
For information about how to input text, see
x
page 42.
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Confi guring Print Format Settings
While inputting text, pressing 功能 and then 格式 displays a menu for
confi guring print format settings (page 29).
Tape length
x
x
x
■
You can display a print preview image to get an idea of what your label will
look like before actually printing it. Note that the print preview image will not
appear unless there is a tape cartridge loaded in the printer.
1.
2.
3.
（帶長）
Text direction (vertical, horizontal)
Mirror printing (enable/disable)
Displaying a Print Preview Image
Press .
A preview image of what will
be printed will scroll across
the printer's display.
When the scrolling image reaches a location you want to check more
closely, press 執行.
This will pause the scrolling image.
x
Press 執行 again to resume scrolling.
To cancel the scrolling, press 取消.
x
銷售報告
".
（方向）
（鏡射）
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Printing a Label
A simple operation prints a label you have created. You can specify the
number of copies and print multiple labels with a single operation. You also
can select from among a variety of different tape cutting options.
Before using the tape cutter, be sure to read the information under "Cutter
x
Precautions" in the "Safety Precautions" (page 7).
Note that the tape length displayed by the printer is only a rough
x
approximation. Certain usage conditions and print contents may result a
printed label that does not exactly match the displayed length value.
Important!
Before printing, note the important points below.
Be sure to read "Printing Precautions" (page 21) before printing.
x
Check to make sure the printer has a tape cartridge loaded, and that there
x
is nothing blocking or interfering with the tape outlet (page 12).
1.
After inputting the text you want, press 執行.
2.
After confi rming that 列印 (Print) is selected,
press 執行.
3.
Specify the number of copies to be printed.
Here we will specify one copy.
x
Press the
x
x
arrow key to reduce the value, or to increase it.
Direct input of values is also supported. You can specify up to 100
copies for a single print operation.
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4.
Incompatible Surfaces
x
Rough or grainy surfaces
x
Wet, oily, dusty, or otherwise soiled surfaces
x
Special plastic (silicon, polypropylene, etc.) surfaces
Press the arrow key.
5.
Specify a cut mode.
Cut modes are explained in the table below.
x
Select this mode: To do this:
(Normal)
通常
(Cut) Cut between labels.
切斷
(Special Tape) Print on iron-on transfer tape.
特殊
(Uncut)
不裁切
Here, we will specify 通常 (Normal).
6.
Press 執行.
This starts printing.
x
The backlight will be unlit while printing is in progress.
x
To interrupt printing part way through, press 取消.
x
Print without cutting the backing paper
between labels.
Print on refl ective tape, magnetic tape or ironon fabric tape.
Affi xing a Label to a Surface
1.
If required, use scissors or some other implement to trim the label to the
desired size or shape.
2.
Peel off the backing of the label and affi x the
label to the desired surface.
Peeling off the backing of a half cut label
x
Carefully twist at the half cut point and then
peel the backing from the label.
Peeling off the backing of a full cut label
x
Bending a corner of the label makes the backing easier to peel off.
Important!
Do not try to affi x a label to the objects or in the locations described below.
On a surface exposed to direct sunlight or rain
x
On the body of a person or animal
x
On a utility pole, on a fence or structure not owned by you, etc.
x
On a container used for heating in a microwave oven
x
Feeding Tape
You can perform a tape feed operation either before or after printing.
1.
Press 功能 and then .
This feeds the tape approximately 21mm.
x
Finalizing a Print Operation when 不留 (None) is
Selected for the Margin Setting
When 不留 (None) is specifi ed for the margin setting (page 30), the printer
does not cut the tape automatically at the end of a print operation. In this
case, perform the operation below to cut the tape.
1.
Press 功能 and then .
This cuts the tape.
x
HAPPY!
Removing a label from a surface where it was affi xed may cause
x
adhesive residue to remain on the surface.
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