Casio RJA514733-9 User Manual

CW-L300

Startup Guide

• We recommend that you print on a disc* before you record anything on it. Printing on a disc that already has data recorded on it can cause the data to become corrupted.

• Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any loss or corruption of data on discs arising through the use of this printer.

* CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc.

Be sure to read the Safety Precautions contained in the User’s Guide before trying to use the printer for the first time, and always keep this manual on hand for future reference.

RJA514733-9

GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THE UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by CASIO

could void the user’s authority to operate the product.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Proper connectors must be used for connection to host computer and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.

Cable specified for PC Windows® compatible PC to CW-L300

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: CW-L300 Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Responsible party: CASIO, INC. Address: 570 MT.PLEASANT AVENUE, DOVER, NEW JERSEY 07801 Telephone number: 201-361-5400

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTICE

FCC WARNING

Read This First!

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any loss or claims by you or any other person or entity that may arise through the use of this printer.

• Reproduction of this manual in any form, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden without the express permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

• The contents of the manual are subject to change without notice.

• Be sure to read this manual carefully before attempting to use the product for the first time.

Contents

CW-L300 Printer Features ....................................................2

General Guide........................................................................ 4

Power Requirements............................................................. 7

Using the AC Adaptor .......................................................7

Initializing Printer Memory ...................................................8

To initialize printer memory ............................................... 8

Data Error ......................................................................... 8

Powering Up and Selecting a Printing Mode ...................... 9

To turn power on and off ................................................... 9

Auto Power Off ..................................................................9

Mode Selection Basics.................................................... 10

Loading and Removing an Ink Ribbon Cassette.............. 11

To load the ink ribbon cassette .......................................11

To remove the ink ribbon cassette .................................. 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

Label Printing Basics.......................................................... 18

DISC Mode ....................................................................18

Disc Label Printing General Procedure........................... 18

TAPE Mode ....................................................................23

Tape Label Printing General Procedure..........................23

CW-L300 Printer Features

The CW-L300 makes it possible to print on both discs and on tape without connecting to a computer or installing any special software.

DISC Mode

A selection of illustrations and fonts makes labels stylish and informative. You can even create labels for your disc cases.

TAPE Mode

Powerful features and functions simplify printing of cassette tape labels, name tags, and just about any other type of label imaginable.

General Guide

Press to turn on power.

Display

Press to turn off power.

Keyboard

Cassette cover

* The right end of the slit becomes a “tape outlet” when a tape cartridge is

loaded in the printer.

Positioning guide

Helps to ensure that discs are inserted correctly.

Slit *

Cassette cover release

USB port

For connection of a USB cable when exchanging data with a computer.

AC adaptor terminal

Connect the bundled AC adaptor here.

Print Head Release Button Hole

Perform the following steps to release the print head when you cannot remove a disc from the printer due to printer malfunction. Normally, you should not use the following procedure to release the print head. Use this procedure only when the print head fails to release normally due to malfunction.

1. Insert a thin object* into the hole and press.

• This will cause the print head to release the disc so you can remove it from the printer.

2. Remove the disc from the printer (page 21).

3. Open the cassette cover and press the release lever as shown in the illustration nearby.

• Note that you will not be able

to print again if the release lever is in the raised position.

Carrying handle

Battery cover

* Use an object that is at least 30mm (1-3/16") long and no thicker than

1.5mm (1/16"). Do not use a toothpick or other object with an easily

breakable tip. Doing so creates the risk of printer malfunction.

■ Carrying the Printer

Pull out the handle as shown in the illustration.

■ Opening and Closing the Cassette Cover

Press the cassette cover release to open the cover.

To close the cassette cover

Press down on the cassette cover until you hear it click securely closed.

Important!

• Take care when opening and closing the cassette cover, and never try to force it past its normal range of movement. Excessive force creates the risk of malfunction of and damage to the printer.

■ Replacing the Cassette Cover and Positioning Guide

Should the cassette cover or positioning guide become detached from the printer, replace it as shown in the illustrations below. Take care to avoid applying excessive force to the hinges on the cassette co ver and tabs on the guide . Excessive force can cause hinges and tabs to break off , and damage the tab holes.

Hole

Tab

Hole

Power Requirements

You can run the printer by using its bundled AC adaptor to plug it into a pow er outlet. It can also run on commercially available alkaline batteries.

• For information about loading alkaline batteries, see page 57 of the User’s Guide.

Using the AC Adaptor

Use AC adaptor (AD-2105S) that comes bundled with the printer when you want to plug into a household power outlet.

■ To connect the AC adaptor

Important!

• Use only the AC adaptor that comes bundled with the printer .

• Do not use the USB cable to connect the printer to a computer without

installing the printer software on the computer first.

1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.

2. Connect the AC adaptor plug to the printer’s A C adaptor terminal (1), and

then plug the power cord into a household power outlet (2).

■ To disconnect the AC adaptor

Important!

• Never disconnect the AC adaptor while a printing operation is in progress. Doing so creates the risk of printer malfunction.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet (1), and then unplug the AC

adaptor from the printer (2).

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