Citizen CL-E300 Service Manual

LINE THERMAL PRINTER
MODEL CL-E300/CL-E303
User’s Manual

WEEE MARK

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que decorre da Directiva REEE – Resíduos de Equipamentos Eléctricos e Electrónicos (2002/ 96/ CE), existe um sistema de recolha separado para os equipamentos electrónicos fora de uso, em vigor apenas na União Europeia.
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Compliance Statement for European Users

CE marking shows conformity to the following criteria and provisions: Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), and RoHS direc­tive (2011/65/EU) Full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.citizen-systems.co.jp/english/support/download/printer/others/eu_doc/
IMPORTANT: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency­energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, maycause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCCRules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interferencewhen operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equip­ment in aresidential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his ownexpense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct theinterference.
CAUTION: Use shielded cable for this equipment.
Sicherheitshinweis
Die Steckdose zum Anschluß dieses Druckers muß nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein.
For Uses in Canada
This Class A Information Technology Equipment (ITE) complies with Canadian CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A). This Information Technology Equipment (ITE) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Pour L’utilisateurs Canadiens
Cet Equipements informatiques (EI) de la classe A est conforme a la norme CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) du Canada. Le present Equipements informatiques (EI) n’emet pas de bruite radio electriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A pres­crites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
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Radio Wave Interference Self-Regulation

This is a class B device. Although this device is designed for home use, use in close proximity to radios or television antennas could cause interference. Use the device correctly in accordance with the instruction manuals.
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Before using this product, be sure to read through this manual. After having read
this manual, keep it in a safe, readily accessible place for future reference.
The information contained herein is subject to change without prior notice.
Reproduction or transfer of part or all of this document in any means is prohib-
ited without permission from Citizen Systems.
Note that Citizen Systems is not responsible for any operation results regardless
of omissions, errors, or misprints in this manual.
Note that Citizen Systems is not responsible for any trouble caused as a result
of using options or consumables that are not specied in this manual.
Except explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service, disas-
semble, or repair this product.
Citizen Systems Japan Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for damages caused by im-
proper or incorrect usage or by the usage environment.
Data is basically for temporary use and not stored for an extended period of time
or permanently. Please note that Citizen Systems is not responsible for damage
or lost prot resulting from the loss of data caused by accidents, repairs, tests or
other occurrences.
If you nd omissions, errors, or have questions, please contact your Citizen
Systems dealer.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...WHICH SHOULD BE STRICTLY
OBSERVED
Before using this product for the rst time, carefully read these SAFETY PRECAU­TIONS. Improper handling may result in accidents (re, electric shock or injury).
In order to prevent injury to operators, third parties, or damage to property, special warning symbols are used in the User’s Manual to indicate important items to be strictly observed.
After having read this Manual, keep it in a safe, readily accessible place for future
reference.
Some of the descriptions contained in this manual may not be relevant to some
printer models. The following describes the degree of hazard and damage that could occur if the printer is improperly operated by ignoring the instructions indicated by the warning symbols. Be sure to read this information carefully.
WARNING
Neglecting precautions indicated by this symbol may result in fatal or serious injury.
CAUTION
Neglecting precautions indicated by this symbol may result in injury or damage to property.
This symbol is used to alert your attention to important items.
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Warnings

WARNING
Do not perform any of the following actions as they may result in damage
or malfunction of the device, overheating, the generation of smoke, re, or
electric shock. If the device is damaged or defective, turn off the power, dis­connect the power plug from the electrical outlet, and contact your retailer.
Do not step on, drop, hit, or otherwise subject the device to signicant force or
impact.
Do not use the device in environments of poor ventilation or in a manner that
blocks device vents.
Do not use the device in environments, such as laboratories, where chemical
reactions occur or environments exposed to air that contains salt or toxic gases.
Use the device in environments at specied power supply voltage and frequency
(100 - 240 V and 50/60 Hz).
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord or an interface cable by holding the
cable itself. Do not pull or carry the device while cables are under load.
Do not drop or insert small objects such as clips or push-pins into the device. Do not connect too many power cords to a single electrical outlet. Do not spill tea, coffee, juice, or other beverages onto the device. Do not subject
the device to insecticides. If liquid is spilled onto the device, turn off the power, disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet, and contact your retailer.
Do not disassemble or modify the device. Do not use non-specied AC adapters. Use only the included power cord. Do not use the included power cord with other
devices.
Do not use deformed or damaged power cords. Do not unnecessary process power cords.Exposed wire due to damaged power cords or melted sheaths may cause
current leakage, malfunction, or electric shock. Contact your retailer if the power cord becomes damaged.
Do not place objects around the power plug.
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General Precautions

Observe these precautions to ensure proper use of the device. Make sure to read these precautions.
CAUTION
Do not touch the area around the thermal head during or right after the printing
process. This area will be hot and may cause burns.
Do not drop or insert small objects such as clips or pins into the printer. Doing so
may result in failure.
Exercise caution when carrying or transporting the device. Dropping the device
may damage other objects or cause injury.
Make sure to open the printer cover fully when it needs to be opened. Failure to
do so may result in the printer closing unexpectedly, which may cause injury.
Exercise caution when the printer cover is open. Contact with edges may result
in injury.
Do not open the printer cover while the printer is printing. Do not use thinner, trichlene, benzene, ketone-based solvents, or cleaning cloths
with chemicals to clean the case surface.
Do not use the device in environments exposed to signicant levels of oil, metal
shavings, waste, and dust.
Do not spill liquids onto the device or expose the device to spray chemicals. Do not step on, drop, hit, or otherwise subject the device to signicant force or
impact.
Make sure to use the control panel correctly. Pressing buttons randomly may
cause malfunction and even failure. Do not use sharp objects including tips of pens to operate the control panel.
If some abnormality occurs during use, immediately stop using the device and
disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet.
Do not disassemble the device for repairs in case of failure. Always contact the
dealer for repairs.
The auto cutter has internal blades near the media discharge port. Never insert
hands inside the media discharge port whether the printer is operating or not.
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Installation Precautions

CAUTION
Do not use or store the device in environments exposed to excessive heat,
moisture, direct sunlight, near heaters, extremely high or low altitudes, excessive humidity, or excessive dust.
Do not use the device in environments, such as laboratories, where chemical
reactions occur.
Do not use the device in environments exposed to air that contains salt or toxic
gases.
Place printers on level, stable surfaces in environments with good ventilation. (Do
not place the printer such that the vents are against walls.)
Do not place objects on top of the device. Using the device near radios or televisions or plugging the power cord into the
same electrical outlet as used by such devices may cause reception interfer­ence.
Use the device in environments at specied power supply voltage and frequency. Use only the included power cord. Do not use the included power cord with other
devices.
Do not place objects or step on power cords. Do not pull or attempt to carry the device by the power cord or an interface cable. Do not connect too many power cords to a single electrical outlet. Do not bundle the power cord. Hold the power cord by the power plug to connect and disconnect to/from electri-
cal outlets.
Ensure connectors are properly connected. In particular, reversing the polarity
may damage internal parts.
Turn the power switch off before connecting or disconnecting interface cables. Do not run long signal lines or make connections with noisy devices to the extent
possible. If necessary, use shielded twisted pair cables for signal lines and take any other necessary steps to ensure signal integrity.
Place the device near an electrical outlet and ensure that the power plug can be
unplugged easily so that the power to the device can be cut quickly if necessary.
Use electrical outlets with ground terminal screws. Using electrical outlets without
ground terminals may result in injury due to static electricity.
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THE TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL OUTLINE .....................................................................12
1.1 Features ............................................................................................12
1.2 Unpacking .........................................................................................14
1.3 Model Classication ..........................................................................15
2. Part Names and Function ............................................................17
2.1 Front of Printer ...................................................................................17
2.2 Operation panel ................................................................................. 19
2.3 Rear of Printer ................................................................................... 20
2.4 Inside of Printer ................................................................................. 22
3. SETUP ............................................................................................24
3.1 Printing Preparation Process .............................................................24
3.2 Loading Paper ...................................................................................25
3.3 Adjusting Media Sensor Positions .....................................................31
3.4 Connecting the AC Adapter ............................................................... 32
3.5 Connecting the Printer to a Host Computer ...................................... 34
3.6 Install the Printer Driver ..................................................................... 35
4. Basic Operation ............................................................................36
4.1 FEED Key Operation ......................................................................... 36
5. Conguring Printer Settings Using the Specialized Utility.......38
5.1 List of Settings ................................................................................... 39
5.2 Obtaining the LabelPrinterUtility ........................................................ 44
5.3 Using the LabelPrinterUtility .............................................................. 44
6. Conguring Ethernet Network Settings
Using Network Seeker .................................................................45
6.1 Starting Network Seeker ................................................................... 45
6.2 Changing Settings ............................................................................. 46
7. Conguring Printer Settings Using a Browser ..........................47
7.1 LinkServer user roles ........................................................................47
7.2 LinkServer menu conguration .......................................................... 48
7.3 LinkServer connection procedure ......................................................49
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8. Conguring the Printer Using the Operation Panel ..................51
8.1 Sensor Adjustment Mode .................................................................. 53
8.2 Test print mode .................................................................................. 55
8.3 Conguration Print Mode ...................................................................57
8.4 Emulation switching mode ................................................................. 58
8.5 HEX Dump Mode ..............................................................................59
8.6 Initialization Mode ..............................................................................60
9. Online Conguration Mode..........................................................62
10. Clearing Jobs Stored in the Printer ..........................................63
11. Maintenance ................................................................................64
11.1 Plastic Surface of Printer and Platen ............................................... 65
11.2 Thermal head ..................................................................................65
12. Appendices .................................................................................66
12.1 Troubleshooting ...............................................................................66
12.2 Basic Specications ........................................................................67
12.3 Usage Conditions ............................................................................ 75
12.4 Printer Storage Conditions ..............................................................75
12.5 Interfaces ......................................................................................... 76
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1. GENERAL OUTLINE

Thank you for purchasing the Citizen Systems Line Thermal Printer CL-E300/CL-E303. This printer is a line direct thermal printer developed for labels, tags, tickets, and many other applications.

1.1 Features

< Compact and Stylish Design >
Boasting the smallest footprint in the industry, this printer was designed to be com-
pact to free users from placement restrictions.
The stylish design enables the device to be used in different environments.
Exterior color options include black and pure white.
< High-speed, High-quality Printing >
This printer utilizes the direct thermal transfer method and a thermal print head and
includes a 32-bit RISC CPU with a maximum operating frequency of 216 MHz and thermal history control to provide high-speed, high-quality performance up to 8 IPS with the CL-E300 model and up to 6 IPS with the CL-E303 model.
< Adjustable Sensors Provided as Standard >
Adjustable media/black line sensors are provided as standard so that the detection
position can be adjustable horizontally. This enables sensors to be placed at detec­tion positions suitable for different types of media.
< Interface >
Standard interfaces include a 9-pin, DSUB RS232C interface, full-speed USB 2.0
port, and an Ethernet port that supports 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T. These inter­faces enable high-speed connections to many peripheral devices.
< Excellent Usability >
Manual media cutters are installed at the top and bottom of the media discharge
port to cut media after being printed for better usability in many different environ­ments.
The operation panel has been designed to have a different color than the main
exterior color for better visibility and stress-free operation.
Thermal heads and platen rollers can be easily replaced without the use of tools.
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< Easy to Use >
Use the LabelPrinterUtility developed by Citizen to congure printer settings from a
host computer.
The built-in LinkServer™ printer tool can be used over Ethernet connections to
change settings and perform other operations.
Printer includes functionality to enable users to quickly adjust head balance.
<Models equipped with cutters are optionally available>
Models equipped with an auto cutter are also available.
The types of auto cutter units available include the integrated xed blade/adjustable
blade type and the interchangeable xed blade/adjustable blade type.
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1.2 Unpacking

Make sure the following items are included with your printer.
NAME Exterior appearance
Printer CL-E300X***NX (standard type)
CL-E300X***NS (with AC adapter case)
CL-E300X***BC (with integrated cutter)
AC adapter
AC cord
CL-E300X***PC (with interchangeable cutter)
*Standard type only.
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NAME Exterior appearance
Head cleaner
Media shaft guide
Media shaft
USB cable
CD-ROM
Quick Start Guide Safety Precautions
1.3 Model Classication
Model numbers indicate printer features according to the following system.
CL-E300XJWNNT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. Model name
CL-E300: 200 DPI
CL-E303: 300 DPI
2. Fixed value
3. Market
E: Europe
U: North America
4. Body case color
B: Black
W: Pure white
5. Interface
N: USB port, Ethernet port, and RS-232C serial port
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6. Cutter
N: None
BC: Integrated
PC: Interchangeable
7. AC adapter
X: External type
S: Internal type Certain combinations may not be available. Please contact us for inquiries on desired
congurations.
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2. Part Names and Function

2.1 Front of Printer

CL-E300X***N (standard type)
CL-E300X***NS (with AC adapter case)
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CL-E300X***BC (with integrated cutter)
CL-E300X***PC (with interchangeable cutter)
1. Top cover window
Enables users to check the media level.
2. Top cover
Opens upward so users can replace or set media.
3. Operation panel
Includes 2 LEDs and 1 key.
Enables users to perform different printer operations and check printer status.
Refer to 2.2 Operation panel
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4. Cover release buttons
The cover is opened by pressing the buttons on both the right and left sides.
5. Push marks
6. AC adapter case
7. Cutter

2.2 Operation panel

The operation panel includes 2 LEDs and 1 key.
1. Power LED
Turns on when the power is turned on and turns off when the power is turned off.
2. Status LED
Turns on or ashes in green, red, and amber depending on the printer status.
Color Lights/
Green On Printer is online
Amber On Startup
Red to green to amber Flashes Error or alarm
- Off Paused
3. FEED key
Feeds media when pressed while the printer is waiting to receive data.
Pressing and holding this key for at least 3 seconds changes the operation
mode to the online conguration mode.
ashes
Flashes Receiving data
Refer to 9. Online Conguration Mode
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Status
Turning on the power to the printer while pressing and holding the FEED key
with the cover closed changes starts the printer in the special function mode.
Refer to 8. Conguring the Printer Using the Operation Panel Other key operation varies depending on the currently selected mode. Refer to “FEED Key Operation” for more information.
Refer to 4.1 FEED Key Operation

2.3 Rear of Printer

CL-E300X***N (standard type)
CL-E300X***NS (with AC adapter case)
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CL-E300X***BC (with integrated cutter)
1. External media feed port This port is used to feed media into the printer.
2. Power switch Turns the printer power supply on and off.
3. DC jack Connects to the included AC adapter.
4. D-SUB 9pin serial interface
5. USB interface
6. Ethernet Interface
7. AC port
8. Ethernet panel button This button prints and initializes network settings.
CAUTION
Do not connect a USB cable to the Ethernet interface. Doing so may damage connectors/inter­faces.
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2.4 Inside of Printer

CL-E300X***N (standard type)
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CL-E300X***BC (with integrated cutter) CL-E300X***PC (with interchangeable cutter)
1. Thermal head Prints characters and graphic data on paper (paper rolls).
2. Upper sensor This sensor detects the media position.
3. Media damper When using roll media, absorbs tension generated by media feed operations to prevent print errors.
4. Bottom sensor This sensor detects the media position.
5. Fixed left-side media guide
6. Adjustable right-side media guide
7. Platen roller This roller transports media.
8. Media shaft
9. Media shaft guide
10. Head balance adjustment slider
11. Manual cutter (Upper/Bottom)
12. Cutter
13. Media discharge port
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3. SETUP

3.1 Printing Preparation Process

The printer must be set up according to the following process before printing can be performed. Refer to the description of each section for detailed information on each step of the process.
1. Unpack and check the package contents
Refer to 1.2 Unpacking
2. Physical installation
3. Loading Media
Refer to 3.2 Loading Paper
4. Adjusting Media Sensor Positions
Refer to 3.3 Adjusting Media Sensor Positions
5. Connecting the AC Adapter
Refer to 3.4 Connecting the AC Adapter
6. Connecting the Printer to a Host Computer
Refer to 3.5 Connecting the Printer to a Host Computer
7. Installing the Printer Driver onto the Host Computer
Refer to 3.6 Install the Printer Driver
8. Installing the Conguration Application onto the Host Computer
Refer to 5.2 Obtaining the LabelPrinterUtility
9. Printing
Use the Conguration Application installed on the Host Computer to print.
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3.2 Loading Paper

1’ CORE 1.5’ CORE
1. Press the cover release buttons on both the right and left sides to open the top cover.
CAUTION
Note the following precautions when the top cover is open.
Do not touch the thermal head. Do not touch the cutter blades.
2. Insert the media shaft through the core of the media roll and then install the media
shaft guide.
The media shaft is designed to accommodate both 1-inch and 1.5-inch media roll cores by
ipping it upside down. The media shaft has markings indicating which side supports the
different core sizes. Select the media shaft orientation in accordance with the size of the media roll core.
CAUTION
Use media rolls that have the print surface on the outer side. Do not use media rolls that have
the print surface on the inner side. Labels may peel when such media roll is back-fed.
If the media shaft is not installed correctly, the top cover or bottom of the printer will prevent
media from feeding properly and cause paper jams.
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3. Set the media so that the media shaft guide is on the right side of the media when
looking at the front of the printer.
4. Press the media shaft guide onto the media roll so that the center of the media aligns
with the center of the media shaft and then set the media into the printer.
1. Assemble the media shaft and media shaft guide.
2. Insert the media shaft through the core of the media roll and then set the assembly into the printer.
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If using a model with the integrated xed blade/adjustable blade type of cutter (CL-
E300X***BC), insert the media through the cutter slit.
Media insertion slot
Media
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5. Make sure the media is in abutment with the left media guide and then adjust the posi­tion of the right media guide in accordance with the media width.
6. Slide the head balance adjustment slider located near the thermal head along the me-
dia size scale (inches) so that the position of the notch in the slider matches the media
width.
media size scale Thermal printhead
Head balance adjustment slider
2
3
4’4.65
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1
CAUTION
G
H
Continuous
Adjust the head pressure horizontal balance carefully so as not to damage the thermal head. Damaged thermal heads will result in poor printing, paper jams, and malfunction.
7. Close the top cover.
CAUTION
Press the cover release buttons (push marks on left and right sides at the top of the top cover) and ensure that the top cover hooks on each side lock securely. If the top cover is not securely locked, this may cause print errors, paper jams, and malfunction.
Compatible Paper Types
CAUTION
Continuous label media cannot be used. Using such media may cause the label media adhesive to accumulate on cutter blades, which could result in failure.
Refer to the following specication table for information on the types of media compat­ible with this printer.
C
Label media
B A
Notch detection
media
Black mark detection
Label
D
Label
I
Printable area
KK
L
FE
Label
I
J
M
N
Use of
transport sensor
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Direction of media feed
Use of
reflective sensor
Minimum value Maximum value
mm inches mm inches
A Label width 21.50 0.83 118.00 4.65 B Backing paper width 25.40 1.00 118.00 4.65 C Left edge position of label 0 0 2.54 0.10 D Label gap length 2.54 0.10 2,539.75 (CL-E300)
E Label length 6.35 0.25 2,539.75 (CL-E300)
F Label pitch (standard) 6.35 0.25 2,539.75 (CL-E300)
Label pitch (integrated cutter)
Label pitch (interchange-
able cutter) G Backing paper thickness 0.06 0.0025 0.125 0.0049 H Total media thickness
(standard / integrated
cutter)
Total media thickness
(interchangeable cutter)
I Notch right edge position 8.3 0.32 60.80 2.39
J Notch left edge position 0 0 57.20 2.25
K Notch length 2.54 0.10 17.80 0.70
L Black line right edge
position M
Black line left edge posi-
tion N Black line length 3.18 0.125 17.80 0.70
28.00
20.00 0.78 2,539.75 (CL-E300)
0.06 0.0025 0.19 0.0075
0.06 0.0025 0.15 0.0059
15.00 0.59 66.50 2.62
0 0 51.50 2.02
1.10
1,270.00 (CL-E303)
1,270.00 (CL-E303)
1,270.00 (CL-E303) 2,539.75 (CL-E300)
1,270.00 (CL-E303)
1,270.00 (CL-E303)
99.99 (CL-E300)
50.00 (CL-E303)
99.99 (CL-E300)
50.00 (CL-E303)
99.99 (CL-E300)
50.00 (CL-E303)
99.99 (CL-E300)
50.00 (CL-E303)
99.99 (CL-E300)
50.00 (CL-E303)
Use the transmissive sensor when using media that has both gaps between labels
and black lines.
Use the transmissive sensor when using fanfold media.
If the label pitch is 1 inch or less, congure an accurate label pitch with the [Small
Label Printing] setting.
Use carbon-based ink with an OD value of at least 1.5 to print black lines.
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3.3 Adjusting Media Sensor Positions

Left margin
This section describes the procedure to adjust sensors when loading media. Transmis-
sive and reective sensors can be used for the media sensors.
The printer comes from the factory equipped with a transmissive sensor. The media
sensor must be replaced with a reective sensor for certain types of media.
Refer to 8.1 Sensor Adjustment Mode
Range of Paper Sensor Adjustment
The following gure illustrates the range of media sensor adjustment.
Left fixed media guide
118mm (Max. media width)
Moval scope of transport sensor
(
6.0 to 26.0mm
)
(
Moval scope of reflective sensor
6.0 to 80.0mm
)
2.5mm
Dimension of
media feed
CL-E300:104.0mm
CL-E303:105.0mm
Printable area
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CL-E300:11.5mm
CL-E303:10.5mm
Right margin
Transmissive Sensor Adjustment
variable range
Upper sensor
variable range
Bottom sensor
(Reverse side)
CAUTION
The bottom sensor and upper sensor must be in alignment with each other.
Adjust the position of the bottom sensor and upper sensor in accordance with the
media width.
Move the bottom sensor and upper sensor by the same number of steps from the position of the triangle ().
The range of bottom sensor and upper sensor horizontal adjustment is 10 steps between the triangle marks ().
Reflective Sensor Adjustment
Adjust the sensor position so that the light-emitting unit of the bottom sensor is posi-
tioned at the center of the black line on media.
Use the dedicated AC adapter designed for this device. Make sure the power switch on the printer is turned off before connecting the AC adapter. Insert the AC adapter connector completely into the DC jack.
Black mark
Media (Face side)

3.4 Connecting the AC Adapter

CAUTION
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1. Insert the DC plug on the output side of the AC adapter into the DC jack in the printer.
2. Insert the plug of the AC cord into an electrical outlet.
AC Adapter
Models with the AC adapter case
Insert the plug of the AC cord into the AC port.
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3.5 Connecting the Printer to a Host Computer

LAN cable
e
This printer is equipped with print data interfaces including a USB port, an Ethernet port, and a serial port. Use the following procedure to connect this printer to a host computer.
CAUTION
Interface cables are required to connect the printer to a host computer.
1. Turn off the power to the printer and host computer.
2. Insert the cable into the appropriate interface port at the back of the printer.
Tighten any locking screws to secure the cable.
Serial cabl
USB cable
3. Insert the other end of the cable into the appropriate interface port in the host com­puter.
Tighten any locking screws to secure the cable.
Using an Ethernet connection
Congure network settings as necessary.
Refer to 6. Conguring Ethernet Network Settings Using Network Seeker
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CAUTION
To check the current Ethernet settings, press the Ethernet panel button located next to the
Ethernet interface to printout the settings.
To initialize Ethernet settings, press and hold the Ethernet panel button for at least 3 seconds.
Once the buzzer emits a short tone, press and hold the Ethernet panel button again within 3 seconds for at least 3 seconds.

3.6 Install the Printer Driver

Install the printer driver onto the host computer. Printer drivers are available for download from the Citizen Systems support website. The latest documentation, drivers, utilities, and other support information are also available from this website.
http://www.citizen-systems.co.jp/support/download/printer/label/index.html
Once a printer driver has been downloaded, follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
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4. Basic Operation

Press the “ side of power switch on the back of the printer.
Power switch
The power LED on the operation panel turns green after the power is turned on.
CAUTION
Stop printer operation before turning off the power.

4.1 FEED Key Operation

Online state (status LED is solid green)
(1) Press the FEED key while the printer is not receiving data to feed media.
If label media is specied, the printer automatically stops after detecting the
beginning of media. If continuous media is specied, the printer stops after a
certain amount of feed operation.
If Tear off mode is selected in the Function Select setting, the printer feeds me-
dia to the tear-off position.
For models with a cutter, the printer will feed media to the cut position and then
cut the media.
(2) Press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds while the printer is not receiv-
ing data to change the operation mode to the online conguration mode.
Refer to 9. Online Conguration Mode
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Printing (status LED is solid or flashing in green)
Press the FEED key while the printer is printing or receiving data to pause the printer.
The status LED turns off, and the printer pauses.
If the FEED key is pressed while the printer is printing, the printer will nish printing
the current label and then stop. Press the FEED key again to resume printing operation for the remaining labels in the print job.
Paused (status LED is off)
Press and hold the FEED key to change to the clear job mode.
Refer to 10. Clearing Jobs Stored in the Printer
Error/alarm has occurred (status LED flashes in sequence of red to green to amber)
Press the FEED key to clear the error or alarm.
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5. Conguring Printer Settings Using the Specialized Utility
This section describes the procedures to congure printer settings using the Label­PrinterUtility.
Refer to the following sections for more information on obtaining and using LabelPrint­erUtility.
Refer to 5.2 Obtaining the LabelPrinterUtility
Refer to 5.3 Using the LabelPrinterUtility
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5.1 List of Settings

Use the LabelPrinterUtility conguration application to change printer settings. The following table lists the settings congurable with LabelPrinterUtility.
Home menu Sub menu Default Congurable range Notes
Page Setup - 1 Print Speed 6 IPS CL-E300: 2 - 8 IPS
Print Darkness 10 00 - 30 Adjusts the print density Darkness Adjust 00 -10 - 10 Fine adjustment of the density
Continuous Media Length
Vertical Position 0.00 inches
Horizontal Shift 0.00 inches
Home menu Sub menu Default Congurable range Notes
Page Setup - 2 Vertical Image (Datamax)
Auto Side Shift 0 dots 0 - 15 dots Shifts the horizontal print position
Media Sensor See Through See Through
Small Media Adjustment Small Media Length Symbol Set JS (Japanese
4.00 inches
101.6 mm
0.0 mm
0.0 mm
0.00 inches
0.0 mm (Zebra) 000 dots
Off On
1.00 inch
25.4 mm
models)
CL-E303: 2 - 6 IPS
CL-E300:
0.25 - 99.99 inches
6.4 - 2,539.7 mm CL-E303:
0.25 - 50.00 inches
6.4 - 1,270.0 mm
-1.00 - 1.00 inches
-25.4 - 25.4 mm
-1.00 - 1.00 inches
-25.4 - 25.4 mm
0.00 - 32.00 inch
0.0 - 812.8 mm
-120 - 120 dots
Reect
None
Off
0.25 - 1.00 inches
6.4 - 25.4 mm 50 options Sets the character set
Sets the print speed
command Sets the length of continuous media The lower row shows millimeter values when using the printer in mm mode
Adjusts the printing start position
Adjusts the horizontal image posi­tion
Adjusts the start position for creat­ing images
by the specied number of dots
for each sheet/label. This is useful
when signicant load is placed on
the portion of the thermal head, such as when printing vertical borders. Selects the type of label sensor type
Setting for small label support
Sets the length for small label media
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Home menu Sub menu Default Congurable range Notes
System Setup - 1
Home menu Sub menu Default Congurable range Notes
System Setup - 2
Sensor Monitor - - Displays the detection level of the
Sensor Level 1.7 V 0.0 V - 3.3 V Sets the sensor threshold Paper End Level 3.00 V 0.01 V - 3.00 V Sets the paper end level Error Reporting On Printing On Printing
Buzzer Select Exec/Err Exec/Err
Metric/Inch Inch Inch
Max Media Length
Settings Lock Off On
Keyboard Lock Off On
Control Code STD STD
Media Power Up Off On
CI Lock Off On
Emulation Select DM4
Emulation Auto Detect
10.00 inch
254.0 mm
(Datamax®) ZPI2 (Zebra®)
Full Auto On
Immediate
All Error Key None
mm CL-E300:
1.00 - 99.99 inch
25.4 - 2,539.7 mm CL-E303:
1.00 - 50.00 inch
25.4 - 1,270.0 mm
Off
Off
ALT ALT-2
Off
Off
DM4 DMI DPP ZPI2 EPL2 (future release)
Off Full Auto
currently selected sensor
Error reporting setting
Sets the conditions at which the buzzer is triggered
Sets the unit of measure
Sets the maximum length of label media
Prevents changes via setting com­mands Prevents changes via key operation
Changes the command mode for DMX mode (only when Datamax® emulation is selected) Sets the media length measuring function when the power is turned on (only when Zebra® emulation mode is selected on international models) Prevents changes via CI com­mands (only when Zebra® emula­tion mode is selected on interna­tional models) Datamax®/Zebra® compatibility selection DM4 Datamax® 400 DMI Datamax® IClassTM DPP Datamax® Prodigy Plus® ZPI2 Zebra® ZPL2 ® EPL2 Zebra ® EPL2TM (future release) Sets the emulation sensing function (international models only)
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Home menu Sub menu Default Congurable range Notes
After Print - 1 AutoCongure On On
Function Select Tear Off
Cutter Action *Only valid for models with cutters
Backfeed Backfeed
Off
Tear Cut On(only valid for models with cutters)
Through
Enables/disables the auto congu­ration of optional equipment.
On - Enables auto conguration
(when a cutter is installed, mode is
automatically congured regardless
of the Function Select setting)
Off - Disables auto conguration.
Turn this setting Off and select op­eration with Function Select when you do not want to use the cutter if installed. Selects the operation mode when
AutoCongure is Off. Each option has a specied media stop position.
Enables operation of the applicable device when selected. Also simultaneously emulates the parameter of the Prodigy Plus f command for each optional device. Cutter action setting Appears and prints only when Auto-
Congure for models with cutters is On or when [Backfeed] is selected
for the Function Select setting.
The [Backfeed] option performs a
back-feed after each cut operation.
The [Through] option continues the
print operation at the trailing edge
of each sheet/label from the rst
sheet/label to the n-1 sheet/label when the number of copies is set to n. A back-feed operation is then performed at the trailing edge of the last sheet/label or when printing a single sheet/label.
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Home menu Sub menu Default Congurable range Notes
After Print - 2 Paper Position 0.00 inches
0.00 mm
Feed Key Action Feeds Media Repeat Last Set
STD
0.00 - 2.00 inch
0.0 - 50.8 mm Cut/Tear
-1.00 - 1.00 inches
-25.4 - 25.4 mm
Repeat Last One Feeds Media
Adjusts the stop position. This setting is dependent on the Metric/Inch setting. Each device has an initial stop
position as congured with the
settings previously described. This setting sets a relative value from these other settings.
Changes the operation of the Feed key Repeat Last Set Reprints a set of labels. This setting is ignored when Ze­bra®* emulation mode is selected. Repeat Last One Reprints the last page only. Prints only 1 sheet/label from the current number when using counts. Feeds Media Functions as the FEED key. Disables reprinting.
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Home menu Sub menu Default Congurable range Notes
Interface RS-232C Baud
Rate
RS-232C Parity None None
RS-232C Length
RS-232C Stop bit
RS-232C X-ON Ye s Yes
USB Device Class
USB VCOM Protocol
IPv4 Address
IPv4 Subnet Mask
IPv4 Gateway
IPv4 DHCP On On
IPv6 On On
9600 115200
8 bits 8 bits
1 bit 1 bit
Printer Printer
Auto Auto
169.254.001.010
255.255.000.000
000.000.000.000
57600 38400 19200 9600 4800 2400
Odd Even
7 bits
2 bits
No
VCOM
DTR X-ON
000.000.000.000 -
255.255.255.255
000.000.000.000 -
255.255.255.255
000.000.000.000 -
255.255.255.255
Off
Off
Sets the baud rate of the serial interface
Sets the communication parity of the serial interface
Sets the data length for the serial interface
Sets the stop bits for the serial interface
Enables/disables X-ON ow control
for the serial interface Sets the USB device class
Sets the USB VCOM protocol (ow
control)
Sets the IPv4 network address
Sets the IPv4 subnet mask
Sets the IPv4 gateway
Enables/disables IPv4 DHCP
Enables/disables IPv6
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Home menu Sub menu Default Congurable range Notes
Machine Infor­mation
Global Congu­ration
Model Number - CL-E300 Displays the model number.
Boot Version - *.* Displays the boot version ROM Version ROM Date - **/**/** Displays the ROM creation date ROM Check-
Sum Print Counter ­Service Counter - ****.*** km Displays the service counter Cut Counter -
Sensor Monitor - *.* V Displays the sensor level MAC Address - **.**.**.**.**.** Displays the MAC address
- Cong Set 1 Cong Set 1
- ********
- ****
****.*** km Displays the print counter
******* Displays the cut counter only for
Cong Set 2 Cong Set 3
*Appears as “CL-E303” for the CL­E303 model.
Displays the ROM version
Displays the ROM checksum
models with cutters
Conguration number setting
5.2 Obtaining the LabelPrinterUtility
1. Access the following URL from a PC to download the LabelPrinterUtility.
http://www.citizen-systems.co.jp/support/download/printer/label/index.html
2. Save the downloaded LabelPrinterUtility.exe to the desired folder.
5.3 Using the LabelPrinterUtility
Start LabelPrinterUtility.exe.
Refer to the user manual for more information on using the application.
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6. Conguring Ethernet Network
Settings Using Network Seeker
By using “CITIZEN Network Seeker”, utility software that runs on Windows, you can check and change the Ethernet interface board settings.

6.1 Starting Network Seeker

After obtaining the program “NetSeeker.exe” from the CD-ROM or our website, double click the program. A dialog box appears. Click “Seek” to start a LAN IF search.
1. “Seek” button
Start a search for Ethernet interface boards on the network.
2. “Edit cong” button
3. Board information list
Waits for a response during the time congured with [Communication timeout].
Change the settings of the selected board.
Single click to select a board and double click to change settings.
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4. Board information
Single click to select a board and double click to change settings.
5. Conguration display section
View the settings of the selected board.
6. Client condition display
When “Busy” is displayed, operations to search, change settings, and so on are prohibited. If you click “Stop”, the “Busy” status is cleared forcibly.
7. Communication timeout
You can congure the time-out duration for searches and other operations.
8. Status log
View the status of the utility.

6.2 Changing Settings

You can congure an Ethernet interface board by selecting it at the main dialog box, and then clicking “Edit cong”.
1. These are unalterable parameters.
These parameters are for display purposes only.
2. These are changeable parameters.
Users can change these parameters.
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7. Conguring Printer Settings Using a
Browser
Printer and network settings can be congured using a Web browser via the printer’s
built-in LinkServer function.

7.1 LinkServer user roles

LinkServer has the following three user roles available: User, Operator, and Administra­tor The menus that appear for each user role can be changed to restrict operational ac­cess to LinkServer.
The Home screen for the user role appears when rst connecting.
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7.2 LinkServer menu conguration
The following gure illustrates the LinkServer menu conguration.
Home screen
Configure The Printer
Page Setup Menu screen
System Setup Menu screen
After Print Menu screen
Internal Interface Menu screen
Optional Interface Menu screen
Global Configuration screen
User Settings screen
Operate The Printer
Test Print screen
Send File To Printer screen
Firmware Download screen
Factory Defaults screen
Restart Printer screen
Emulation Switch screen
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7.3 LinkServer connection procedure

1. Open a Web browser and enter the IP address of the desired printer into the address
bar (area circled in red).
The example illustrates the entry of “http://169.254.1.10”.
2. Press the [LOG IN] to display the authentication window.
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3. Enter your user name and password.
The default authentication credentials for the Operator role are as follows.
User name: Operator Password: Operator
The default authentication credentials for the Administrator role are as follows.
User name: Admin Password: Admin
The user name and password for the Operator and Administrator roles can be changed in the User Settings menu. User names and passwords can contain up to 20 single-byte, alpha­numeric characters and symbols. After successful authentication, the Home screen for the Operator or Administrator role ap­pears.
Administrator Home Screen
The menus that appear for the User and Operator roles can be changed from the User Set­tings menu.
4. Press the Menu button on the Home screen to perform printer operations.
Printer Information: Displays printer information. Congure The Printer: Provides access to the same settings as congured with LabelPrint-
erUtility.
Operate The Printer: Used to operate the printer.
5. Once you are nished, press the [LOG OUT] button to log out.
The Home screen for the User role appears again after logging out.
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8. Conguring the Printer Using the
Operation Panel
The following operations can be performed from the control panel after changing the printer operation mode to the special mode.
Adjust media sensors
Print test samples
Print the settings conguration
Change emulation modes
HEX dump mode
Initialize the printer
*This device is not equipped with the [Menu Conguration Mode] featured in other
models.
1. With the top cover closed, turn on the power to the printer while pressing and holding the FEED key.
The printer changes to the special mode.
The buzzer emits 3 short tones and the status LED ashes alternately in green and red.
2. Press the FEED key to select the desired operation mode.
Mode Buzzer Status LED
Special function mode 3 short tones Alternately in green and
Press the FEED key
Sensor Adjustment Mode 1 short tones Green Flashes
Press the FEED key
Test print mode 2 short tones Green Flashes quickly
Press the FEED key
Conguration print mode 3 short tones Amber Flashes
Press the FEED key
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Color Interval
Flashes quickly
red
Mode Buzzer Status LED
Emulation switching mode 4 short tones Amber Flashes quickly
Color Interval
HEX dump mode 5 short tones Red Flashes
Initialization mode 6 short tones Red Flashes quickly
Press the FEED key
Press the FEED key
Press the FEED key
Returns to the sensor adjustment mode.
3. Once the desired operation mode has been selected, press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds.
4. Release the FEED key once the buzzer emits a long tone.
The printer is now in the desired operation mode.
5. After nishing use of operation modes, press and hold the FEED for at least 3 seconds
to return to the normal startup mode.
After you have nished conguring each mode, restart the printer.
To return to the normal startup mode without selecting an operation mode after chang-
ing to the special function mode, press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds.
If you continue to press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds after the buzzer
emits a long tone, the buzzer will emit 4 short tones, and then printer restarts.
The printer restarts, and changes to normal mode.
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8.1 Sensor Adjustment Mode

Bottom sensor
Upper sensor
Bottom sensor
Bottom sensor
Use this mode to adjust media sensors (upper or lower) in accordance with the media used. Set the sensor position and media before starting this adjustment procedure.
Setting transmissive sensor positions and media
1. Align the bottom sensor and upper sensor with each other at the same position.
Refer to Transmissive Sensor Adjustment
2. Peel a label and set the media so that only the backing paper (glassine paper) reaches
the platen roller and media sensor.
If the media has black lines, do not set the media so that a black line is between the sensors.
Label
Liner media
3. Adjust the sensors.
Setting reflective sensor positions and media
1. Adjust the reective sensor so that it is underneath the media.
2. Set the media so that the media covers the platen roller and media sensor.
Set that media so that black lines or gaps between labels do not cover the sensor. Using continuous media and label media without gaps between labels
Set the media so that a section without a black line (or label face stock for label media) does not cover the platen roller and media sensor.
Media gap
Refer to Sensor adjustment
Black mark
Black mark
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Label
Continuous media
Liner media
Using label media with gaps
Bottom sensor
Peel a label and set the media so that only the backing paper (glassine paper) reaches the platen roller and media sensor.
Label
Black mark
Liner media
3. Adjust the sensors.
Refer to Sensor adjustment
Sensor adjustment
1. Turn on the power to the printer while pressing and holding the FEED key to start the printer in special function mode.
2. Press the FEED key once to select sensor adjustment mode.
The buzzer emits 1 short tone.
The status LED also ashes in green.
3. Press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds.
4. Release the FEED key once the buzzer emits a long tone and then press the FEED key
again.
The printer is now in sensor adjustment mode.
5. Press the FEED key to select either transmissive sensor or reective sensor.
Each press of the FEED key toggles between transmissive sensor and reective sensor op­tions.
Sensor Buzzer Status LED
Transmissive sensor 1 short tones Green Flashes
Color Interval
Reective sensor 2 short tones Green Flashes quickly
Press the FEED key
6. Press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds.
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7. Release the FEED key once the buzzer emits a long tone.
用紙送 方向
The sensor adjustment process starts.
Once sensors have been adjusted, the buzzer emits 1 short tone, and the printer restarts. The buzzer emits 1 long tone if sensor adjustment fails. If this happens, check the sensor
and media positions.
To cancel sensor adjustment, continue pressing and holding the FEED key for at least
3 seconds at step 7.
The buzzer emits 4 short tones, and the printer restarts.

8.2 Test print mode

This mode prints the test sample. This printer can print test samples to label media and continuous media. Printing test samples is a quick way to check print quality.
Load media and then perform the following procedure.
1. Turn on the power to the printer while pressing and holding the FEED key to start the printer in special function mode.
2. Press the FEED key twice to select test print mode.
The buzzer emits 2 short tone.
The status LED also ashes quickly in green.
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3. Press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds.
4. Release the FEED key once the buzzer emits a long tone.
The printer is now in test print mode.
5. Press the FEED key to select the media.
Each press of the FEED key toggles between label media and continuous media.
Media Buzzer Status LED
Label media 1 short tones Green Flashes
Color Interval
Continuous 2 shor t tones Green Flashes quickly
Press the FEED key
6. Press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds.
7. Release the FEED key once the buzzer emits a long tone.
The test print process starts. Once the test sample has been printed, press the FEED key to print another test sample
without a feed operation.
8. Once the test sample has been printed, turn the power to the printer off and on again to reset the printer in the normal startup mode.
To cancel test printing, continue pressing and holding the FEED key for at least 3 sec-
onds without releasing your nger at step 7.
The buzzer emits 4 short tones, and the printer restarts.
CAUTION
Normal mode printing can also be performed when the printer is in test print mode. Note that pressing the FEED key while the printer is in test print mode will not feed media. Instead, it will print a test sample.
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8.3 Conguration Print Mode
This mode is used to print the printer settings conguration when using continuous media mode. Printing the current settings conguration is a quick way to check the current conguration.
Example of printed settings conguration
Load media and then perform the following procedure.
1. Turn on the power to the printer while pressing and holding the FEED key to start the printer in special function mode.
2. Press the FEED key 3 times to select conguration print mode.
The buzzer emits 3 short tone.
The status LED also ashes in amber.
3. Press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds.
4. Release the FEED key once the buzzer emits a long tone.
The printer is now in settings print mode.
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5. Press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds.
6. Release the FEED key once the buzzer emits a long tone.
The conguration print process starts. Once the conguration has been printed, the printer will be in the online state.
7. To print congurations that include default settings, continue pressing and holding the FEED for at least 3 seconds without releasing your nger at step 6.
8. Release the FEED key once the buzzer emits a long tone and then press the FEED key
again.
The process to print a conguration that includes default settings starts. Once the conguration has been printed, the printer will be in the online state.
To cancel conguration printing, continue pressing and holding the FEED key for at
least 3 seconds without releasing your nger at step 7.
The buzzer emits 4 short tones, and the printer restarts.

8.4 Emulation switching mode

This mode is used to change the command set used.
The default setting is [DMX mode].
1. Turn on the power to the printer while pressing and holding the FEED key to start the printer in special function mode.
2. Press the FEED key 4 times to select emulation switching mode.
The buzzer emits 4 short tone.
The status LED also ashes quickly in amber.
3. Press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds.
4. Release the FEED key once the buzzer emits a long tone.
The printer is now in emulation switching mode.
5. Press the FEED key to select an emulation switching mode.
Each press of the FEED key cycles through the emulation mode options including DMX mode, ZPL mode, and EPL mode.
Emulation mode Buzzer Status LED
DMX mode 1 short tones Green Flashes
Press the FEED key
ZPL mode 2 short tones Green Flashes quickly
Press the FEED key
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Color Interval
Emulation mode Buzzer Status LED
EPL mode 3 short tones Amber Flashes
Press the FEED key Returns to DMX mode.
6. Press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds.
7. Release the FEED key once the buzzer emits a long tone and then press the FEED key
again.
The selected emulation mode is set, and the printer restarts.
To cancel setting the emulation mode, continue pressing and holding the FEED key for
at least 3 seconds without releasing your nger at step 7.
The buzzer emits 4 short tones, and the printer restarts.
Color Interval

8.5 HEX Dump Mode

This mode is used to print a hex dump list (data received by the printer represented in
hex values) for conrmation of the data content.
Example of dump list printing
Load media and then perform the following procedure.
1. Turn on the power to the printer while pressing and holding the FEED key to start the printer in special function mode.
2. Press the FEED key 5 times to select HEX dump mode.
The buzzer emits 5 short tone.
The status LED also ashes in red.
3. Press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds.
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4. Release the FEED key once the buzzer emits a long tone.
The printer is now in HEX dump mode.
5. Press the FEED key to select the media.
Each press of the FEED key toggles between label media and continuous media.
Media Buzzer Status LED
Label media 1 short tones Green Flashes
Color Interval
Continuous 2 shor t tones Green Flashes quickly
Press the FEED key
6. Press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds.
7. Release the FEED key once the buzzer emits a long tone and then press the FEED key
again.
The hex dump list print process starts.
8. Once the HEX dump list has been printed, turn the power to the printer off and on again to reset the printer in the normal startup mode.
To cancel HEX dump mode, continue pressing and holding the FEED key for at least 3
seconds without releasing your nger at step 7.
The buzzer emits 4 short tones, and the printer restarts.

8.6 Initialization Mode

This mode is used to initialize printer settings and the user memory area.
1. Turn on the power to the printer while pressing and holding the FEED key to start the printer in special function mode.
2. Press the FEED key 6 times to select initialization mode.
The buzzer emits 6 short tone.
The status LED also ashes quickly in red.
3. Press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds.
4. Release the FEED key once the buzzer emits a long tone.
The printer is now in initialization mode.
5. Press the FEED key to select initialization of settings or initialization of the user
memory area.
Each press of the FEED key toggles between settings initialization and user memory area initialization.
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Initialization option Buzzer Status LED
Settings initialization 1 short tones Green Flashes
Color Interval
User memory area initial-
ization
Press the FEED key
2 short tones Green Flashes quickly
6. Press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds.
7. Release the FEED key once the buzzer emits a long tone and then press the FEED key
again.
Once the selected initialization process completes, the printer restarts.
To cancel setting the initialization mode, continue pressing and holding the FEED key
for at least 3 seconds without releasing your nger at step 7.
The buzzer emits 4 short tones, and the printer restarts.
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9. Online Conguration Mode
1. Press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds while the printer is online and not receiving data.
The printer is now in online conguration mode. The buzzer emits 3 short tones and the status LED ashes alternately in green and red.
2. Press the FEED key to select media sensor mode.
Media sensor mode Buzzer Status LED
Transmissive sensor mode 1 short tones Green Flashes
Color Interval
Reective sensor mode 2 short tones Green Flashes quickly
Continuous media mode 3 short tones Amber Flashes
3. Press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds.
4. Release the FEED key once the buzzer emits a long tone.
The selected media sensor mode is set.
To cancel online conguration mode, continue pressing and holding the FEED key for
at least 3 seconds without releasing your nger at step 4.
The buzzer emits 4 short tones, and the printer restarts.
Press the FEED key
Press the FEED key
Press the FEED key
Returns to the transmissive sensor mode.
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10. Clearing Jobs Stored in the Printer

Jobs stored in the printer can be cleared when the printer is paused.
1. Press the FEED key if the printer is printing or receiving data.
The printer is now paused.
2. Press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 seconds.
The buzzer emits 1 short tone.
3. Release the FEED key.
One job has been cleared. Alternatively, continue to press and hold the FEED key for at least 3 second without releasing
your nger until the buzzer emits 2 short tones.
4. Release the FEED key once the buzzer emits 2 short tones.
All jobs have been cleared.
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11. Maintenance

Thermal printhead
Perform printer maintenance on a regular basis to ensure that the printer is always in good working condition.
Platen
CAUTION
Excluding ethyl alcohol, do not use solvents such as benzene, acetone, thinner, or others to clean the printer. Doing so may cause the printer surface or other parts to deform.
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11.1 Plastic Surface of Printer and Platen

Use a soft cloth or cotton swab dipped with a small amount of ethyl alcohol to wipe off
dust and dirt.
CAUTION
Using an excessive amount of ethyl alcohol to clean the platen may cause surface deformation, which would result in unstable feed operation.

11.2 Thermal head

Use a cotton swab dipped with a small amount of ethyl alcohol or the included head
cleaner.
CAUTION
The thermal head is hot immediately after printing. Do not touch the thermal head at this time. Do not touch the thermal head with bare hands or do not allow metals to come into contact
with the thermal head.
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12. Appendices

12.1 Troubleshooting

The status LED and buzzer are used to conrm error status when errors occur in the
printer.
Status
Flashes in red
Flashes in red
Flashes in red
Flashes in red
Flashes in amber
Buzzer Error Error description (in bold) and resolution
LED
2 short tones
3 short tones
4 short tones
6 short tones
Rep­etitions of long tones
Head Up Error Top cover is not closed correctly.
End of Media Error Printer has run out of media.
Media Load Error Media Jam Error
Cutter Error (models with cutters)
Head Low Tempera­ture Error
Close the top cover correctly.
Media is not set correctly.
Open the top cover and load media or set the media correctly.
Label gaps or black lines cannot be detected.
Check the media sensor positions. Readjust the media sensors. Make sure the selection of transmissive sensor, reective
sensor, or continuous media matches the type of media used.
Media cannot be transported.
Open the top cover, remove any media blocking transport,
and set the media again.
Cutter is not operating.
Open the top cover and remove any media or other object
blocking cutter operation.
If the cutter does not operate after removing foreign objects,
the cutter may not be connected or installed correctly or may have failed. Contact your retailer.
Home position cannot be detected.
The auto cutter may have failed. Contact your retailer.
The thermal head is at a low temperature (approximately
-10°C).
Use the printer in proper environments of at least 0°C.
The thermal head is not connected.
Check the cable connection with the thermal head.
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Status
Flashes in amber
Flashes alter­nately in red and green
Flashes alter­nately in red and amber
Buzzer Error Error description (in bold) and resolution
LED
None Head High Tempera-
Rep­etitions of long tones
Rep­etitions of long tones
ture Alarm Motor High Tem­perature Alarm
RS-232C Communi­cation Error
Hardware Error A hardware error has been detected.
The thermal head or feed motor is at a high temperature.
Printing stops if the thermal head reaches approximately
70°C or more while printing. Printing resumes automatically once the temperature falls to approximately 60°C or lower.
Printing stops if the feed motor reaches approximately 95°C
or more while operating. Printing resumes automatically once
the temperature falls to approximately 85 ℃ or lower.
Parity error Framing error Receive buffer is full Transmission buffer is full
Check the communication settings.
Immediately turn off the power to the printer and contact your
retailer.
12.2 Basic Specications
Printing
Item Description
Print method Direct thermal Resolution CL-E300 Main scanning line density: 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm)
Sub-scanning line density: 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) Head dots: 864 dots (effective dots: 832)
CL-E303 Main scanning line density: 300 dots/inch (11.8 dots/mm)
Sub-scanning line density: 300 dots/inch (11.8 dots/mm) Head dots: 1248 dots (effective dots: 1240)
Max. print width CL-E300 104 mm / 4.1 inches
CL-E303 105 mm / 4.1 inches
Max. print length CL-E300 2,540.0 mm / 100.00 inches
CL-E303 1,270.0 mm / 50.00 inches
Print density Print density is adjustable with software
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Print speed
Item Description
Print speed setting CL-E300 2 - 8 inches per second in 1-inch increments (7 - 8 inches per
CL-E303 2 - 6 inches per second in 1-inch increments
second possible at normal temperature using a print density of 10 and the recommended direct thermal media)
Print mode
Item Description
Batch mode Normal printing (single or multiple sheets) Tear off mode Back-feeds to the tear-off position after printing is complete. (Labels may
Cut mode*1 Prints while cutting after every specied number of sheets/labels. Two types
peel when roll media is back-fed.)
of cut mode operations are available.
Back-feed Cut-through
(Cut-through pauses printing to cut the previous label when it reaches the
cut position. Printing resumes after the cut operation, but a gap may be formed at the location where printing was paused.)
Media
Item Description
Media types Roll, fanfold media
Roll media orienta­tion
Recommended media
Max. media width 118.0 mm / 4.65 inches Min. media width 25.4 mm / 1.00 inches Min. label width 21.5 mm / 0.85 inches Min. media pitch 6.35 mm / 0.25 inches Max. media thick-
ness
Max. media length CL-E300 2,539.7 mm / 99.99 inches
Min. media length 6.40 mm / 0.25 inches Min. media thickness 0.0635 mm / 0.0025 inches Loaded roll diameter Max. external diameter: 127 mm / 5 inches
(Continuous label media, die-cut media, continuous tag media, and continuous ticket media)
Outer surface
Label media (Ricoh 150LA-1), tag media (Ricoh 130LHB)
Standard type 0.19 mm / 0.0075 inches Integrated cutter
type Interchangeable
cutter type
CL-E303 1,270.0 mm / 50.00 inches
Media core: 25.4 or 38.1 mm / 1 or 1.5 inches
0.15 mm / 0.0059 inches
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Barcodes
Item Description
Datamax®* emulation One-
dimen­sional
Two ­dimen­sional
·Code 3 of 9 ·UPC-A ·UPC-E ·EAN-13 (JAN-13) ·EAN-8 (JAN-8)
·Interleaved 2 of 5 ·Code 128 ·HIBC (Code 3 of 9 using Modulus
43) ·Codabar (NW-7) ·Int 2 of 5 (Interleaved 2 of 5 using Modulus
10) ·Plessey ·Case Code ·UPC2DIG Add ·UPC5DIG Add Code 93 ·Telepen
·UPS Maxi Code ·PDF-417 ·Data Matrix ·QR Code ·Aztec ·GS1 DataBar
Fonts
Item Description
Datamax®*1 emulation 1. 7 types of xed-pitch fonts
2. OCR fonts OCR-A and OCR-B*3
3. Proportional fonts CG Triumvirate smooth font CG Triumvirate bold smooth font CL-E300: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 30, 36, and 48 points CL-E303: 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 30, 36, and 48 points Character sets: Compliant with code page 850
4. TrueType™ rasterizer*3
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Symbol Sets
Item Description
Single-byte sets ·PC866U Ukrainian*4 ·PC Cyrillic ·ISO 60 Danish/Norwegian ·Desk Top ·ISO
Double-byte sets ·EUC ·JIS ·Shift JIS ·Unicode ·KS Code ·GB Code
8859/1 Latin 1 ·ISO 8859/2 Latin 2 ·ISO 8859/9 Latin 5 ·ISO 8859/10 Latin 6
·ISO 8859/7 Latin/Greek ·ISO 8859/15 Latin 9 ·ISO 8859/5 Latin/Cyrillic ·ISO 69: French ·ISO 21: German ·ISO 15: Italian ·Legal, Math-8 ·Macintosh ·Math
·PC-858 Multilingual ·Microsoft Publishing ·PC-8 ·Code Page 437 ·PC-8 D/N
·Code Page 437N ·PC-852 Latin/Greek ·PC-862 Latin/Hebrew ·Pi Font ·PC­850 Multilingual ·PC-864 ·Latin/Arabic ·PC-8 TK ·Code Page 437T ·PC-1004
·PC-775 Baltic ·Non-UGL ·Generic Pi Font ·Roman-8 ·Roman-9 ·ISO 17: Spanish ·ISO 11: Swedish ·Symbol ·PS Text ·ISO 4: United Kingdom ·ISO 6: ASCII ·Ventura International ·Ventura Math ·Ventura US ·Windows 3.1 Latin 1 ·Wingdings ·Windows 3.1 Latin 2 ·Windows 3.1 Baltic (Latv, Lith) ·Windows
3.0 Latin 1 ·Windows Latin/Cyrillic ·Windows 3.1 Latin 5
*4 “PC866U Ukraina” is supported only in Datamax® emulation.
Control Languages
Supports the Datamax® language
Digital Processing Components
Item Description
CPU 32-bit RISC CPU (max. operation frequency of 216 MHz) ROM 16 MBytes of ash ROM (user area: 4 MBytes) RAM 32 MBytes of SDRAM (user area: 4 MBytes)
Media detection sensors
Item Description
Transmissive sensor Detects label gaps, tag notches, and out of media state Reective sensor Detects black lines on back of media and out of media state
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Communication interfaces
Item Description
USB Full-speed USB 2.0 (12 Mbps) Ethernet 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T Serial 9-pin D-SUB RS232C
Baud rates: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 bps
Indicators and switches
Item Description
LED Power on (green), status/errors/alarms (green, red, and amber) Buzzer Alarms, warnings, and other indications Operation keys 1 (Performs feed and other operations) Head-up detection switch Detects head-up states Ethernet panel button Prints and initializes Ethernet settings Power switch Turning the Power On/Off
Power supply
AC adapter (CEC Level VI-compliant) Input: 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Output: 24 VDC, 2.5 A
Supported Standards
VCCI: Class B
UL: 60950-1st, 2nd Edition
CSA: No. 950
FCC: 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B
EN: 60950-1
EN: 62368-1
EN: 55032:2012 Class B
EN: 55024:2010
EN: 61000-3-2:2014
EN: 61000-3-3:2013
EU: RoHS (2011/95/EC)
CCC: GB4943.1-2011, GB9254-1998, and GB17625.1-2003
KC-Mark / BIS / NOM-Mark / S-Mark
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Environmental conditions
Item Description
Operating temperature Safe operating temperature: 0 - 40°C
Storage temperature conditions Temperature: -20 - 60°C, Humidity: 5 - 85%
Safe printing temperature: 5 - 35°C Humidity: 30 - 80%, no condensation
(conditions: stored with head up, excluding record sheet, no condensation)
Electrostatic Voltage
EN61000-4-2:2009-compliant
AC Power Consumption
Item Description
CL-E300 100 V/50 Hz: 1.0 W standby,
CL-E303 100 V/50 Hz: 1.0 W standby,
64 W during operation (USB, print speed of 8 IPS, print density of 10, printing rate of
12.5 %) 220 V/50 Hz: 1.0 W standby, 57 W during operation (USB, print speed of 8 IPS, print density of 10, printing rate of
12.5 %)
50 W during operation (USB, print speed of 6 IPS, print density of 10, printing rate of
12.5 %) 220 V/50 Hz: 1.0 W standby, 49 W during operation (USB, print speed of 6 IPS, print density of 10, printing rate of
12.5 %)
External Dimensions
Weight
CL-E300X***N (standard type): 2.0 kg
CL-E300X***BC (integrated cutter type): 2.3 kg
CL-E300X***PC (interchangeable cutter type): 2.2 kg
*Excludes media, the AC adapter, and power cord.
Accessories
Quick Start Guide
CD-ROM
AC adapter
Power cord
Media holder and media shaft
USB cable
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Refer to External Dimensions
Factor Options (the default setting)
Cutter unit (integrated or interchangeable)
External Dimensions
CL-E300X***N (standard type)
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CL-E300X***NS (with AC adapter case)
CL-E300X***BC (with integrated cutter)
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CL-E300X***PC (with interchangeable cutter)
Humidity
Operating assurance temperature
Conditions assuring operation and printing

12.3 Usage Conditions

(1) Safe operating temperature: 0 - 40°C
(2) Safe printing temperature: 5 - 35°C
(3) Humidity: 30 - 80℃ RH (no condensation)
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40
%
Printing assurance temperature

12.4 Printer Storage Conditions

(1) Temperature: -20 - 60°C (excluding record sheet)
(2) Humidity: 5 - 85% RH (excluding record sheet, no condensation) *However, for storage at high temperature and humid environments, the combination of 40°C and 85% RH (no condensation) is taken as the worst value.
30
0
535
Temperature °C
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12.5 Interfaces

USB Interface
Specications
Standard Compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specication 2.0 Transmission speed Supports Full-speed 12 Mbps transfer Receive buffer 16 kB receive buffer Connector USB-B connector
Signal Line/Pin Assignment
Signal code Signal Pin No. Function
VBUS USB power 1 USB power (+5 V) D- Negative signal line 2 Negative signal line D+ Positive signal line 3 Positive signal line GND GND 4 GND
Ethernet Interface
Supported Protocols
Supported Protocols ARP, IP, and TCP Transport layer protocols TCP and UDP Application layer protocols DHCP, HTTP, SNMP, and Raw Socket Port
Raw Socket Port Performs bidirectional communication of print data and printer status.
Port No. 9100 (user-congurable) Direction of port communication Bidirectional Max. socket connections 8 Printable connections 1 (other sockets are reserved) Timeout Default: 60 seconds
Congurable between 0 and 300 seconds.
Value of 0 disables timeouts.
HTTP Server
The Web monitoring function can be used to congure printer and network settings.
Refer to the pages describing the Web monitor for more information.
Refer to 7. Conguring Printer Settings Using a Browser
Port No. 80 Max. simultaneous connections 4 HTTP version HTTP/1.1
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DHCP Automatically retrieves IP address information from a DHCP server within 60 seconds after the power is turned on.
If IP address information cannot be retrieved automatically, a xed IP address (default
is 169.254.1.10) is applied. SNMP Agent
SNMP Version SNMPv2 (Trap function not supported) Port No. 161 Supported MIBs HOST-RESOURCES-MIB and Citizen-MIB (Private) Community name public
Connector Connections
Pin No. Signal Function
1 TX+ Transmit (positive) 2 TX- Transmit (negative) 3 RX+ Receive (positive) 4 N.C. ­5 N.C. ­6 RX- Receive (negative) 7 N.C. ­8 N.C. -
Compatible connectors Printer: RJ-45 connector LED operation The following table describes port LED operation.
2 1
1. Network communication speed indicator
Communication speed LED (Green)
100 Mbps On 10 Mbps/disconnected Flashes
2. Network status indicator
Status LED (amber)
Connecting On Disconnected Off Exchanging data Flashes
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Serial Interface
Interface Specications
Transfer method Start-stop synchronization method, full-duplex com-
Signal level RS-232C Baud rates
Data length Stop bits 1 bits or 2 bits Parity Even, odd, or none Interface 9-pin D-SUB
munication
2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 bps
7 bits or 8 bits
Signal Line/Pin Assignment
Signal code Signal Pin No. Function
INIT Reset 1 Reset printer signal line
RXD Receive data 2 Signal line used by printer
TXD Transmit data 3 Signal line used by printer
DTR Data terminal ready 4 Signal line used by printer
SGND Signal line ground 5 Signal line ground refer-
DSR Data set ready 6 Signal line used by
RTS Request to send 7 Signal line used by printer
CTS Clear to send 8 Signal line used by
VCC +5 V 9 (Factory use only)
to receive data from exter­nal devices
to send data to external devices
to notify external devices that printer is ready to communicate
ence
external devices to notify printer that they are ready to communicate
to notify external devices that the printer is read to receive data
external devices to notify printer that they are ready to receive data
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XON / XOFF Protocol
XON
Receive buffer 16k bytes
a Conditions for XON code output
Communication is possible after the power is turned on.
Scenario in which the receive buffer has less than 128 bytes available caus-
ing output of the XOFF code followed by the receive buffer then having at least 1,024 bytes available.
b Conditions for XOFF code output
Scenario in which the receive buffer has less than 128 bytes available.
XOFF
128 bytes
1024 bytes
DTR Protocol
a Conditions when DTR signal state changes to Ready (High)
Scenario in which the receive buffer has at least 128 bytes available. Note that once the receive buffer has less than 1,024 bytes available causing the DTR signal to change to the Busy (Low) state, the DTR signal state remains in the Busy (Low) state until the receive buffer has at least 1,024 bytes available.
b Conditions when DTR signal state changes to Busy (Low)
Scenario in which the receive buffer has less than 128 bytes available.
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CL-E30X_UM_100JP
PMC-1710
October 2017
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