CITIZEN CLP-2001 User Manual

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CLP-2001

User's Manual

CITIZEN.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR AMERICAN USERS

This equipment has been tested and (ound to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment Is operated in a oommerdal environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

"DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO BE EQUIVALENT TO EUROPEAN STANDARD FOR ITE, EN60950."

EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This equipment generates and uses radio irequenoy energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. This digital apparatus 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. This, equipment is designed to provide.reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 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; Use shielded cables to connect this device to computers.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

ETAT DE CONFORMITE EMI A L'USAGE

DES UTILISATEURS CANADIENS

Cet equipment produit et utilise l'énergie à radiofréquences e1 s'il n'est pas installé et utilisé correctment, c'esst à dire en accord strict avec les instructions du fabricant, il risque de provoquer des intérferences avec la réception de la radio et de la télévision.

Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruite radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

Cet equipment est conçu pour fournir une protection satisfaisante contre de telles interférences dans une installation résidentielle. Cependant, il n'y a pas de garantie contre les interférences avec les réceptions radio ou télévison, provoquées par la mise en et hors circuit de l'équipment; aussi, il est demandé a l'utilisateur d'essayer de corriger l'interférence par l'une ou plus des mesures suivantes;

• Réorienter l'antenne de réception.

• Installer ¡'ordinateur autre part, par égard pour le récepteur.

• Brancher l'ordinateur dans une prise de courant différente de laçon à ce que l'ordinateur et

le récepteur soient branchés sur des circuits différents.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Road all of these instructions and save them for later reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product,

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall,

causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings on the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation.

To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking

label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. This product is equipped with a three-pronged plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.

This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This Is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

9. Do not allow ahythihg to restbn the power cord. Do hot locate this product where the

cord will be walked on.

10. If an extension cord, is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products pFugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension

cord ampere rating. .Also, rnake sure that the total of all products plugged Into the wall outlet does not exceed i 5 amperes for 120V outlet and 7.5 amperes for 220V-240V outlet.

11. Never push objects ofany kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may

touch dangerous voltage paints or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or

electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, don't attempt to service this product

12. yourself. Opening arid femovihg those covers that are marked "Dd Not Remove" may expose you to darigeroiis voltage points or Other risks. Refer ail servicing on those compartments to service personnel.

The mains plug on thJs.equipment must be used to disconnect mains power. Please

13. ensure thattfre' socket outlet is installed hear the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

14. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A. When the poyirer. cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

If liquid has.been spilled into the product.

If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

if the product does riot operate normally when the operating instructions are

followed.' ’ Adjust'only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal

operation. ‘

If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for

service.

Notice

1. Before use, be sure to read this manual. And keep it handy for

reference when needed.

2. The contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice.

3. Reproduction, transfer, or transmission of the contents of this

manuai without prior consent is strictly prohibited.

4. We are not liabie for any damage resulting from the use of the

information contained herein, regardless of errors, omissions, or misprints.

5. We are not liable for any problems resulting from the use. of

optional products and consumable supplies other than the designated products contained herein.

6. Do not handle, disassemble or repair the parts other than those

specified in this manual.

7. We are not liable for any damage caused by user’s erroneous use

of the printer and inadequate environment.

8. Data residing in the printer is temporary. Therefore, all data will be

lost if power is lost. We are not liable for any damage or loss of profits cause by data loss due to failures, repairs, inspections, etc.

9. Please contact us if there are any mistakes or ambiquities within

this manual.

10. If there are missing or incorrectly collated pages in this manual,

Trademarks or registered trademarks of other companies and products are included in this manual.

SAFETY SIGNS

— must be strictly observed!

To prevent personal injury or property damage, the following shall be strictly observed.

The degree of possible injury and damage due to incorrect use or im properly following instructions specified is described below.

Indicates a situation which, if not ob

A A

WARNING

CAUTION

served and handled properly, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a situation which, if not ob

served and handled properly, could result in injury.

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This is a mark to call attention to the reader.

Never perform the following. If not avoided, these may cause dam age or trouble to the printer or cause the printer to overheat and release smoke and cause burns or an electrical shock. If the printer is damaged or is malfunctioning, be sure to turn the power off and remove the power cord from the outlet, then consult our service personnei.

Do not jolt or Impact to the printer by stepping on, dropping or hitting the printer.

Do not place the printer in a pooly ventilated area, or shut off the air vent of the printer.

Do not place the printer where chemical reactions occur, such as in laboratories or where air is mixed with salt or gas.

Do not use a power voltage or frequency other than those speci

fied.

Do not plug/unplug the power cord or attach/detach the interface cable by simply grabbing the power cord or interface cable. Do not pull or carry the printer when the tension of the power cord or interface cable is increased.

Do not drop or put foreign matter such as clips and pins into the printer. This may cause problems.

Do not plug the power cord into an outlet with many loads.

Do not spill drinks such as tea, coffee and juice on the printer or spray insecticide on the printer. If drink or water is spilled, first be sure to turn the power off and remove the power cord from the outlet, then consult our service personnel.

Do not disassemble or modify the printer.

Discard or safely store the plastic packing bag. This bag should be kept away from children. If the bag is pulled over a child's head, it may cause suffocation.

General precautions

1. Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them.

2. Do not drop any clips, pins or similar metals onto the printer, which may cause

problems.

3. Be careful when moving or carrying the printer. Dropping the printer may cause

injury or property damage.

4. Do not open the printer cover during printing.

5. When cleaning the surface of the printer case, do not use the cloth soaked in

thinner, trichloroethylene, benzine, ketone or similar chemicals.

6. Do not use the printer where there is a lot of oil, iron particles, waste or dust.

7. Do not spill a liquid down the printer or do not spray chemical liquids over the

; printer.

8. Do not step on or drop or hit the printer; the impact or vibration must be avoided.

9. Operate the control panel properly. A careless, rough handling may cause problems or malfunction. Also, do not use such a sharp-edged tool as ballpoint for operation of the control panel.

10. When installing the auto-cutter drive board, be sure to unplug the power cord from

the outlet.

11. If a problem occurs during printing, stop the printer immediately and unplug the

power cord from the outlet.

12. When the printer is not in good condition, do not disassemble it. Instead, consult

: our seryice personnel.

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Precautions when installing the printer

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1. Prior to operation, read the the safety instructions carefully andiobserveUheifi.

2. Do not use or store the printer near fire, excessive moisture, in; direct-suniighh near an air conditioner or heater or other source of unusualiy high or iow ih ” temperature or high humidity or excessive dust.

3. Do not place the printer where chemicai reactions occur, suchiaa in' a iaboratory.

4. Do not place the printer where air is mixed with sait or gas. .

5. The printer must sit on a firm, level surface where there is anfipie ventilation. ■

Do not allow the printer’s air vent to be blocked by a wall or other'item.

6. Do not put anything on top the printer.

7. Do not place the printer near a radio or television, and do not use the same wall ' outlet for the printer and a radio or television. Radio or television reception could be adversely affected.

8. Do not use the voltage and frequency other than the specified values.

9. Do not put anything on top the power cord or do not step on It. : '

10. Do not pull or move the main body by taking the power cord and interface cable.

11. Avoid putting may loads on one outlet for the power cord.

12. Do not bundle up the power cord when using. . ■

13. Grip by the plug housing, not the cord, to plug/unplug the power cord.

14. Connect the connectors carefully. It they are connected in th® wrong polarityi the

internal elements may be damaged.

15. Be sure to turn off the power before connecting/disconnecting the interface cable.

16. Avoid extending the interface cabie or connecting the printer to any noise-producing computer. If it is unavoidable, take measures, e.g. use the shielded-conductor cable or twisted pair.

17. Ensure that the outlet is near the printer and the power cord is plugged/unplugged easily.

18. Use the three-pin (including grounding prong) outiet. Othenwise, you may get hurt by static electricity.

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Chapters in this manual

Chapter 1 Setup

Describes the packed items after opening the carton as

well as the names and functions of parts.

Chapter 2 Control Panel

Describes the necessary items for operations, such

as the control panel, printer settings and indications on the LCD/LEDs.

Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon

Describes the procedures for loading the paper and ribbon including the notes on the use of paper and ribbon.

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Describes corrective actions when problems occur.

Chapter 5 Options

Describes the optionai accessories for this printer.

Chapter 6 Specifications

Describes the basic specifications and commands for this printer.

FCC Compliance statement for American Users. . . i EMI Compliance Statement for Canadian Users . . . ii

Important Safety Instructions................ill

Notice .............................................iv

Safety Signs Warning General precautions

Precautions when installing the printer viii

Chapters in this Manual , , ............... ix

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vii

Chapter 1 Setup

1.1 Confirmation of Carton Contents

1.2 Installing the paper holders. . . . :

1.2 Names and Functtons of the Parts ....... 1-4

1.3 Connection to Power ............... 1-8

1.4 Connection to a Computer

Chapter 2 Control Panel

2.1 Control Panel

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

Chapter 3

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

3.7

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LCD/LED Indications and Adjustment Contiois

Normal Operating Mode Printer Setup Mode Self-Test Mode System Mainitenance Mode

Paper and ribbon. . . .. . . ... .

Kinds of Paper Label and Tag Specifications

Ribbon..................................

Loading the Paper Loading the Ribbon

Print Head Offset Adjustments

R№on Tension Adjustments

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Chapter 4

4.1 Error Messages

4.1.1Error descriptions and indications

4.1.2

4.2 Power Troubleshooting

4.3

4.4

4.5

4 Troubleshooting

Error indications and corrective actions. . .

Paper Feed Troubleshooting Ribbon Feed Troubleshooting Print Troubleshooting

4.6

Interface Troubleshooting

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4-9 4-10

Chapter 5 Options

5.1 Auto-Cutter Unit

5.2 Peeler Unit

5.3 Adjustable Sensor

5.4 Memory Card

5.5 8-in Size Roll Paper Holder

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5-2 5-2 5-2 5-3

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Chapter 6 Specifications.............................. 6-1

6.1 Basic Specifications..................... 6-2

6.2 Interface

6.2.1 Serial interface system configuration................... 6-5

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6.2.2 Parallel interface system configuration .... 6-6

6.2.3 RS-232C loopback test

6.2.4 RS-232C protocol

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6.2.5 Interface pin assignment........... 6-9

6.3 Outline of Command System

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6.4 Example of Connection to a Computer . . . .6-12

6-5 Tear-Off Function

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6.5.1 Turning Tear ON/OFF............... 6-13

6.5.2 Tear-off when printing

6.5.3 Tear-off when feeding

6.5.4 Tear-off and type of data

6.5.5 Cut position adjustments

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6.5.6 When "fnnn" command Is executed while tear-off function is OFF

6.5.7 Priority order

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•XI

1.1 Confirmation of Carton Contents 1-2

1.2 Installing the paper holders 1-3

1.3 Names and Functions o1 the Parts t-4

1.4 Connection to Power 1-8

1.5 Connection to a Computer 1-9

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1.1 Confirmation of Carton Contents

/^CAUTION

Be careful when moving or carrying the printer and

when taking the printer out of the carton. The printer

may cause injury or property damage if dropped. Be

sure to hold the printer firmiy when taking it out of the

carton. Do not grip the printer by the foam packing material which may break, causing the printer to drop.

Check that the following accessories are inciuded with the printer in the carton.

• Printer

1 unit

• Paper holders 1 set

• Power cord 1 pc • User's manual

• Ribbon 1 pc • Paper core

• Screws

4 pcs • Label paper 1 set

1 copy • Roll guide 1 pc

1 pc • Cleaning pen

• Roll holder 1 pc

1 pc

Note: The empty carton and packing materials should be stored for future

shipping of the printer.

1-2

Roll holder

Power cord

Roll guide

Screws (four)

Ribbon Paper core Cleaning pen

1.2 Installing the paper holders

The roll paper of 4 in diam. {101.6 mm diam.) is set on the back of the printer.

Instailation

1) Open the printer cover.

2) Set the paper holders (accessory) as shown in the figure.

3) Secure the paper holders with screws M3 from the top and M4 from the

back. (Tightening torque; 6kgf-cm)

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1.3 Names and Functions of the Parts

Front view

Control panel The control panel is a center of the printer that displays printer .,

messages through the LCD and LEDs,

1) LEDs :

One LED is the power indicator and the other is the error indicator.

2) LCD Displays the current printer status, configuration settings and errors.

3) Control keys The Pause, Feed and Stop keys are arranged from left to right and are

used to facilitate printer operating. (For details, see Chapter 2 Control Panel.)

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Inside view

■ Printer cover Opens to allow loading of the paper and ribbon,

■ Ribbon holder

Holds the ribbon. (See Chapter 3.)

■ Ribbon winder Winds the ribbon after printing. (See Chapters.)

■ Roll holder Holds the roll paper.

■ Roll guide Guide the roll paper to be set on the roll holder. The roll guide can be

adjusted in accordance with the width of the paper. (See Chapter 3.)

■ Paper holders Hold the roll holder to be inserted in the paper core.

■ Head open lever Opens/closes the print head. This is used when loading the paper and

ribbon or when cleaning the print head.

■ Offsetyerification window

Facilitates adjusting the print head position to match the thickness of the paper.

■ Head pressure, verification window

Facilitates adjusting the print head pressure to match the width of the paper and the paper quality.

(See figure on next page)

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1-6

side view

■ Intertace connectors

Connect the interface cables.

■ PCMCIA memory card cover

To protect the PCMCIA memory card from exposure to dust and foreign matter. To install a PCMCIA memory card, first unhook this cover, then slide it out.

■ Power switch Turns on/off the power to the printer.

■ Power inlet

Connects the power cord.

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1.4 Connection to Power

CAUTION; Use the three-pin (including grounding) gu.tle{.,. |

Connect to power as follows; ■

1) Check that the power switch on the printer is turned off^-c: s?

2) Connect the connector of the power cord to the powerfnlet Smthe printer.

3) Insert the plug of the power cord in the outlet. : ?>.■

Otherwise, you may get hurt by static'eiectricity. Also, you may get an electric shock wheh^the 'printer

breaks down or short circuit occurs or a ttpunderbolt; falls. . ^

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1.5 Connection to a Computer

An interface cable is necessary for connecting the printer to a computer. Connect the printer to a computer as follows;

1) Check that both printer and computer power switches are turned off.

2) Insert the connector of the interface cable in the interface connector on the

the printer and secure it with lock screws.

3) insert the connector on the other side of the interface cable in the interface

connector on the computer and secure it with lock screws.

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Chapter 2

Control Panel

2.1 Control Panel 2-2

2.2 LCD/LED Indications and Adjustment Controls 2-3

2.3 Normal Operating Mode 2-3

2.4 Printer Setup Mode 2-4

2.5 SeH-TestMode 2-4

2.6 System Maintenance Mode 2-5

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2.1 Control Panel

The control panel consists of the three control keys (Pause, Feed and Stop), two LED Indicator lights {Power and Error), a LCD message screen. On the left side of the control panel there are three adjustment controls (paper gap sensor, black line sensor and LCD contrast).

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2.2 LCD/LED Indications and Adjustment Controls

1) LCD

The eight-character LCD screen displays the current printer status,

configuration settings, or an error message.

2) LEDs Power; Lights when the power is tuned ON.

Error: Lights or blinks when an error occurs.

3) Adjustment controls

The three adjustment controls are used to adjust the paper gap . (transparent type) sensor sensitivity, black line (reflective type) sensor sensitivity, and LCD contrast.

2.3 Normal Operating Mode

When the power is turned on, the printer enters the normal operating mode. The control keys function as follows:

Pause key Temporarily pauses printing. "Pause" is displayed on the LCD

screen. If pressed during printing, printing will stop after the current label is printed. Press the Pause key again to resume printing.

Feed key

Advance to the top of the next label. When using continuous paper,

make sure the Sensor selection is set to ContinuP or a Paper error will result.

Stop key With this key, the operator can stop and cancel the current print job.

Pressing the Stop key during printing stops the printing immediately,

pressing the.Stop key again cancels the print job. If pressed when the Error LED is illuminated, the error will be cleared and the printer will pause. But if the error is not cleared, the Error LED will remain

illuminated. . -

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2.4 Printer Setup Mode

The printer enters the printer setup mode when both Stop and Feed

keys are pressed simultaneously. The control key functions at this time are described below.

Settings of the printer setup mode are stored in nonvolatile memory, so once they are set, they are remained even when the power is turned off.

[Functions] Set the print mode seiection, peeling sensor ON/OFF, auto-cutter

ON/OFF etc.

■ Pause key; Selects the mode.

■ Feed key: Selects the mode item.

■ Stop key: Saves settings and returns the printer to normal operating mode.

Item

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Direcl-thermal/thermal-

transfer printing

Peeling sensor

Auto-cutter

Tearing

Sensor selection

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2.5 Self-Test Mode

The printer enters the self-test mode when the Feed key is pressed and held down while turning the printer on.

[Functions] The printer performs the test print and enters the data dump mode (prints

communication data with ASCII codes). The printer returns to the riormal operating mode when the power is turned off.

If the Feed key is pressed further for five seconds after the printer has entered the self-test mode, the test print will be performed in the continuous paper mode, regardless of sensor selection stored in backup memory.

LCD indication

Direct TM — Transfer

Peel OFF Peel ON Cut OFF Cut ON Tear OFF -*■ Tear ON Edge -* Reflect -- Continu P ■

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2.6 System Maintenance Mode

The printer enters the system maintenance mode when the Pause, Feed and Stop keys are pressed and held down simultaneously while turning the printer on.

If those keys.are pressed further for five seconds after the printer has entered the system maintenance mode, the system will be reset and the settings in the backup mehiory will be reset to the following default values: . . ^

• RS-232C communication setting

Baud rate; 9600 bps Data length; 8 bits

• Print mode setting

Print mode: Thermal-transfer printing

• Optional function setting

Peeler: OFF Cutter; OFF Ejector: OFF

• Paper sensor setting

Sensor: Transparent type (paper gap detection)

• Compatible model setting

Native: ON

[Functions] Set the RS-232C communication parameter and enter the paper sensor

sensitivity adjustment mode.

• Selects the mode when the Pause key is pressed.

• Selects the mode item when the Feed key is pressed.

• Stores the selected settings in the backup memory when the Stop

key is pressed and the printer comes on-line.

item

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Baud rate

Data length Model

Voltage setting

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9600bps -► 19200bps ^ 38400bps ■ • • 4800bps 8 bits 7 bits NativeON — NativeOF

PE*.*+V —*■ BL*.**V

LCD indication

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■ Voltage setting I rri-iJgv

In the voltage setting mode, operate the paper gap and black line

adjustment controls in the follo\wing way:

For the standard paper gap voltage, both TE‘''and'''BL" diSpISybdj-b^^^

the LCD 'screen are set to 3/0 V-BI3 V. ■ . ; i / /: ■ ‘

Setting procedure:

1) Sets only the base sheet peeled off the label

(.For,tfe black line

paper, set it so that black lines are off the paper sensor.)

2) Sets the paper gap level to 3.0 V-3.3 V by operating the adjustment

controls.

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Chapter 3

Paper and

Ribbon

3.1 Kinds of Paper 3~2

3.2 Label and Tag Specifications 3-2

3.3 Ribbon 3-6

3.4 Loading the Paper 3-7

3.5 Loading the Ribbon 3-9

3.6 Print Head Offset Adjustments 3-10

3.7 Ribbon Tension Adjustments 3-12

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3.1 Kinds of Paper

1) Kinds of paper A thermal-transfer or direct-thermal printing paper can be used. The paper must be of high quality. Otherwise, the clear print quality and

the longer life of the print head will not be guaranteed.

2) Type of paper

• Labels (continuous, die-cut, fanfold)

• Tags

• Tickets

Both in-wound and out-wound paper rolls may be used.

3} Size of paper

Width of paper; 25.4 mm-118 mm (1 in-4.65 in) Thickness of paper: 0.063 mm-0.254 mm (0.0025 in-0.01 in)

Max. printing width; 104 mm (4.1 in) Max. printing length; 406 mm (16 in) Max. outer dimension of roll paper:

203 mm (8 in) when using optional roll paper holder

101.6 mm (4 in) when using standard paper holder

4) Inner diameter of paper core

Inner diameter of paper core for roll paper: 38 mm-102 mm (1.5 in-4 in) Note; The paper core inner diameter for installing the standard paper holders

is 38 mm (1.5 in)

3.2 Label and Tag Specifications

The position of the label or tag is detected by the printer's transparent and reflective type photosensors.

Transparent type photosensor: Detects paper gaps between labels

Reflective type photosensor: Detects black lines.

■ Paper specifications For dimensions of the paper gaps between labels, tag (label) notches

and black lines, see the table and figure.

or tag notches.

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Width of labei

B Width of iiner

c Left edge of label

D-- Length of paper gap between

labels

Minimum value

mm (in)

25.40 (1.0)

25.40 (1.0) 0 2.54 (0.10)

2.54 (0.10)

Maximum value

mm (in)

118.00 (4.65)

2539.00 (99.96)

E Length, of label

F Pitch of label

Thickness of liner

Overall thickness of paper

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Note: Use the paper gap sensor when the paper has paper gaps

Right lend of notch 8.3 (0.32) Left end of notch

j.:

Length of notch 2.54 (0.10)

L Right end of black line

M Left end of black line 0

N , Width of black line

between; labels and black lines.

Use the paper gap sensor for the fanfold.

12.70 (0.50)

0.06 (0.0025) 0.125 (0.0049)

0.06 (0.0025) 0.25 (0.01)

15.00 (0.59)

3.18 (0.125) 17.80 (0.70)

2539.00 (99.96)

11 (0.43)

4.7 (0.19)

17.80 (0.70) —

1.5 (0.06)

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Siz© of paper

Label

Gónánubu's^'lpaper ^■

Printing area

Use of paper-gap sensor

Label

Notdi detection

Black-line detection

Left-side margin

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Units for specifying position and length

The print position may be specified in either inch or metric system. Switching between the two systems is accomplished through software. The print position can be freely designated within the

maximum label size, regardless of which system you wish to use.

■ inch system

Basic unit (point):

The position of each row address (in direction of main scanning) and column address (in direction of subscanning) is designated in 0.01-inch

units, in case of the 203 dpi head, if the print position changes by 1

point, it changes by 2 dots.

1 point =

100 point =

■ Metric system

Basic unit (point):

The position of each row address and column address is designated in

0.1-mm units. Since a slight difference between the main and subscanning density and the point value exists, the nearest dot number to the designated address is selected in one dot (0.125 mm) units.

1 point =

100 point =

0.01 in (0.254 mm)

0.01 in

1.00 in

0.1 mm

10.0 mm

2 dots

203 dots

1 dot

SQdots

The basic unit is common to all label format and system level commands. The label format commands.are used to specify the position, length, whole screen offset etc. And the system level commands are used to specify the maximum paper length, home position offset etc.

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Reference points

The reference points are described in the figure. The position of 2.5 mm from the left edge of the paper is the reference point. The left bottom is the reference point for thé printed characters and bar codes. The

concept of this reference point is common to such commands as ruled line and graphic.

Piinling refsrence point

Left end of paper

Paper reference point .

Printing reference point

2.5

-----

Direction of paper feed

Ш Q

n u

О Ш

m J^BCDE

Printing reference point

aODaV LU

Printing reference point

3.3 Ribbon

Size of ribbon:

Width of ribbon: 25.4-114.3 mm (1-4.5 in). The ±10% of the width of the paper to be used is recommended for the width of the thermal-transfer ribbon.

Use the inner diameter of 25.4 mm (1 in) for the ribbon paper core. The ribbon with inking surface rolled inward or outward can be used. The maximum outer diameter of the ribbon roll is 74 mm (2.9 in). A single roll of ribbon (360 m) can be used for printing on about two roils

with an outer diameter of 203 mm (8 in).

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3.4 Loading the Paper

/^CAUTION

The printer is designed to easily load the paper and ribbon. After opening the cover, set the register paper as follows;

1) Push down the open lever (1) to have the head open (see the

figure).

Be careful of the edges of the plates so injury or property damage is possible.

2) Push the lever (3) to have the guide rail upper (2) open.

3) insert the roll holder (4) in the roll paper and roll guide (5) and set on the paper holder (6). Adjust the roll guide (5) to match the width of the paper. The roil paper must be positioned into the reference

plane.

4) Slide the moving paper guide (7) to the right end to secure the

paper insertion course.

5) Set the paper as shown in the figure.

6) Align the left edge of the paper with the stationary paper guide (8)

and put the moving paper guide to the edge of the paper so that the paper does not shift sideways.

7) Push down the guide rail upper until the lever is hooked and lock it.

8) Align the paper with the peeling plate (9) positioning notch and

push down the ribbon bearing flat (10) to close the print head. The open lever is hooked.

9) Close the cover.

10) Turn on the power to the printer. The LCD screen on the control panel will show the "On line." Press the Feed key. The paper will advance to the next label and stop there.

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J ìli onibäVJ fi'л

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When the print density on the left and right sides is not equal (when the paper with a different width has been used):

The right head pressure viewed from the front of the panel can be adjusted with the head pressure adjust-screw. Turning the adjust-screw clockwise decreases the head pressure and turning the adjust-screw counterclockwise

increases the head pressure. And the condition of the right side of the print head can be checked through the upper frame window which is iocated at the front of the printer mechanism unit.

Adjustments

Normally, the left and right head pressure has already been factory-set to same loads. The check marks of the upper frame window are located at the right side of the printer viewed from the front of the printer.

Adjustments are needed in the following cases:

1) When the print on the left side is too light, turn the head pressure adjust-

screw clockwise.

2) When the print on the right side is too light, turn the head pressure adjust-

screw counterclockwise.

3) When the paper with a different smali width is used, the contact between the print head and the platen becomes large, so the stepping motor will take a heavy load or the print head may scrape the platen. To avoid this, turn the head pressure adjust-screw clockwise to decrease the right head pressure.

In addition, adjustments will be useful for preventing the ribbon wrinkling or the paper skew. For more information, contact our service personnel.

Check

window

f 1 inch

iTh*^

Paper widtfi

2 inches

Right head

pressure

0 kgf

0.5 kgf

1 M I

' 1 iTt"

3 inches 1 kgf

Trf?

mm"

1 M 1

Vi i”T

\ i j1"

Mil

Note; These values are just tor criteria.

A inches 2A kgf

Used for adjustment when

ribbon wrinkles or skews in paper width of 4 inches

Factory setting

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3.7 Ribbon Tension Adjustments

Three kinds of ribbon tension (Strong, Medium and Mild) are available on each ribbon feed and winding section. Changing the ribbonlerrsion is accomplished with the variable knobs. Numbers 1,2 and 3'(Strong, Medium and Mild) are indicated on each variable knob.

■ Adjustments When the width of the ribbon is 4 in, set it to Strong. When the width of the ribbon is 3 in, set it to Medium. ’

When the width of the ribbon is 2 in, set it to Mild. The above is just for reference. The ribbon tension should be adjusted if

the following problems occur: a) When the ribbon wrinkles, increase the tension. b) When the ribbon slips, decrease the tension.

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Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

4.1 Error Messages 4-2

4.1.1 Error descriptions and indications 4-2

4.1.2 Error indications and corrective actions 4-4

4.2 Power Troubieshooting 4-7

4.3 Paper Feed Troubleshooting 4-8

4.4 Ribbon Feed Troubleshooting 4-9

4.5 Print Troubieshooting 4-10

4.6 interface Troubleshooting 4-11

4-1

4.1 Error Messages

When there is a problem with the printer, a buzzer sounds, and the

LED eiTor indicator on the control panel lights. An error message is

displayed on the LCD screen. Error descriptions and corrective

actions are shown below.

4.1.1 Error descriptions and indications

Description Battery dead (for clock and backup RAM) Low head temperature Low PCB temperature Abnormal head resistance value

Error contents and head information

LCD indication Battery CoIdHead

Lights Lights

Cold PCB Lights

Lights

Head Err

repeatedly displayed Rank: Rank of head resistance

Rank *“

value

Average: Average of resistance

Ave.***

values (A/D reading value

decimal system) Maximum: Max. value of resistance Minimum: Min. value of resistance

Communication error (receive buffer

Max.*** Min.***

OverFtow

Lights

overrun)

Communication error (parity, framing)S/l Err Communication error (transmit buffer

overflow Pause key pressed

HostBusy

T.D.Full 3 times

Pause

Lights Blinks Sounds short

Pause command reception (remote control)Pause Head overheat OverHeat

Blinks

Cooling

Stop key pressed Stop —

Stop command reception (remote control)

Mechanism head open HeadOpen

Paper end (no paper left)

Cancel

PaperEnd

Lights

LED Buzzer

Sounds long Sounds long Sounds long Sounds long

Sounds long Sounds long

— — — —

Sounds short 3 times

— —

Sounds short 3 times

Sounds short

3 times

(continued)

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Description

LCD indication LED

Paper out (paper position can't be detected)

Error contents and sensor information

PaperErr

repeatediy dispiayed M command: Sets length for detection

miss checking with system

MCMND

command M

Maximum: Max. value of sensor

reading voltage

Minimum: Min. vaiue of sensor

reading voltage

Max*.**V Min*.*‘V

Lights

Buzzer

Sounds short 3 times

Ribbon end RibbonOut

PCB overheat

OverHeat Lights

Lights Sounds short

(PCB or sensor abnormality) Motor overheat

MotorHot

Blinks

Cooling

Option board abnormality Auto-cutter abnormality

OP Err

Cut Err

Lights Lights Sounds short

(such as poor engagement) ROM checksum error ROM Err Lights RAM checksum error

RAM Err

Lights Sounds long

System error (such as timer or CPU running out of control) System is protected and all printer functions are stopped.

3 limes Sounds short

3 times Sounds short

3 times 3 times

Sounds long

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4.1.2 Error Indications and corrective actions

LCD indication

Battery

Description

Battery dead

ColdHead Low head

temperature

ColdPCB Low PCB temperature

Head Err

Abnormal head resistance vaiue

Corrective actions

Automatically returned after displaying the error for a certain time.

Change the lithium battery (CB203.2). Note: Contact our service personnel for replacing the battery

If the battery runs down, the real-time clock will stop and the contents of the memory switch will be lost.

Automatically returned after displaying the error for a certain time.

Raise the temperature around the printer. Print density becomes low and print quality

becomes inferior when the head temperature is low; Automatically returned after displaying the error for a ,

certain time. Raise the temperature around the printer. Print density becomes low and print quality

becomes inferior when the head temperature is low. Check the contents and clear with the Stop key. Replace the print head.

OverFlow Communication error

(receive buffer

overrun)

S/l Err Communication error

(parity, Iraming)

HostBusy Communication error

T.D.Full

(transmit buffer overflow)

Stop Stop key pressed

If the Pause key is pressed, the printing will resume.

(continued)

Print quality is affected in the section with abnormal head resistance value.

Check the contents and clear with the Stop key. Correct the communication control system or faulty

communication cable. Check the contents and clear with the Stop key. Correct the communication parameter or faulty

communication cable.

Automatically returned if the computer receives data

and the buffer becomes empty.

Enters the pause after displaying the stop by the

Stop key.

If the Stop key Is pressed again, the stored printing contents will be lost and the printer will be "on line.”

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LCD indication

Description

Corrective actions

Pause

OverHeal Cooling

MolorHot Cooling

Cancel

HeadOpen

(continued)

Pàuse key pressedPress the Pause key once again to resume printing.

If the Stop key is pressed, the stored printing

contents will be lost and "on tine" will turn on.

Pause command

Same as above.

reception (communication

control)

Head overheat Wait until the head temperature goes down. When

the temperature becomes low, the remaining printing resumes.

Motor overheat

Wait until the motor temperature goes down. When the temperature becomes low. the remaining

printing resumes.

Stop command

reception

Displays the stop by the stop command, discards

the remaining printing contents, and enters the pause.

It the Pause key is pressed, the printer will be "on line."

Mechanism head

Close the mechanism head.

open

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LCD indication

Description

Corrective actions

PaperEnd

PaperErr

Paper end (no paper left)

Paper out (paper position can't be detected)

Install the paper.

Check the contents and clear with the Stop key. Correct the faulty setting of the paper detection

(paper gap, black line, continuous paper). Correct the faulty parameter tor paper (max. length,

continuous paper). Adjust the sensor or change for the paper that can

accept the paper position detection. Specify the length of the detection miss checking

with the M command. When the paper position can't be detected during

paper feeding by the specified length, it is judged error. Generally specify the length about three times the label length.

In case of the continuous paper, specify the label length with the C command.

Difference between the maximum and minimum

values of the sensor reading voltage is 0.8 V or more.

Sensor can be adjusted and paper characteristic (voltage verification) can be verified with the Maintenance mode.

RibbonOut

Ribbon end Check the contents and clear with the Stop key.

Overheat PCB overheat

OP Err Option board

abnormality

Cut Err

Auto-cutter abnormality (such as poor engagement)

(continued)

install ihe ribbon. Check that the ribbon is wound properly.

Correct the print mode (direct-thermal or thermaltransfer) setting failure.

Turn off the power and reset the printer. If this recurs, contact our service personnel.

Check the contents and clear with the Stop key. If this can't be cleared, turn off the power and

remove foreign matter from the auto-cutter. If this recurs, contact our service personnel.

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LCD indication

Description

Corrective actions

ROM Err ROM checksum error

RAM Err RAM checksum error

System error (such as timer, or CPU running out of control) System

is protected and the

printer is reset

4.2 Power Troubleshooting

Pfoblëm Cause and remedy

No power éveil with power switch turned ON.

Power cord is not

properly connected to the outlet.

Power cord is not

properly connected to the power inlet.

Turn off the power and reset the printer. If this recurs, contact our service personnel.

First protect the system, then reset the printer.

-> Turn off the power switch and properly reconnect the power

, cord to the outlet.

Turn off the power switch and properly reconnect the power cord to the power inlet.

Input voltage is hot correct; input voltage is greater or less than the rated voltage.

Proper RS-232C cable is not used.

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Set input voltage within the rated voltage (puncture voltage may occur. Contact our senrice personnel).

Turn off the power switch and unplug the Interface cable. Check that power is delivered by

turning on the power switch and

use the proper RS-232C cable.

4.3 Paper Feed Troubleshooting

Problem

Paper doesn't feed.

Paper path is wrong.

Cause and remedy

Mechanism head is open.

Paper skew. Paper end is not in contact

with the paper guide.

Roll guide is not in contact

with the roll paper.

Head pressure is not proper. Adjust it with the offset

Paper doesn't align with

Setting mode is not proper.

the print position.

Paper gap (black line) sensor Adjust the voltage of the adjustment failure.

• Transfer data is abnormal.

-> Use the proper path.

-> Close the mechanism head.

Slightly push the paper

guide against the paper end.

Slightly push the roll guide against the roll paper.

adjust-screw according to the width of the paper.

Check whether the setting mode is the paper gap or black line detection and if it is riot prpperi change it.;..

paper gap and black line sensor in the system maintenance mode.

If the contents of the

transfer data are not set properly, set them ag^n.

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4.4 Ribbon Feed Troubleshooting

Problem

Ribbon is not wound.

Printing continues even If ribbon is out.

Ribbon wrinkles.

Cause and remedy

Ribbon path is wrong.

Direction of ribbon winding is

Use the proper path. Set it to the right winding

reverse. direction. Tension of ribbon winding is

Set it properly.

not proper. Print mode is the direct-

thermal.

Tension of the ribbon holder

Set It to the thermal-transfer

if necessary.

Set H properly.

and winder is not proper. Print density (heating factor)

is not proper.

Correct the parameter of the Hnn command in the printing contents definition mode.

Angle of ribbon guide bar is not correct.

Adjust the ribbon guide bar. Contact our service personnel. Note: If a narrow paper is used, the ribbon may wrinkle. To avoid this, decrease the right head pressure with the head pressure adjust-screw.

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4.5 Print Troubleshooting

Problem

Printing doesn't start.

Power to the printer is off.

Cause and remedy

Printer is not properly

connected to a computer.

Printer setting is not

proper.

Missing ali lines. Print head connector

connection failure.

Paper and ribbon are not

set properly.

Partially dropouts. Print head is dirty.

Platen roller is dirty.

Tu rn 0 n th e power switch. if power is not still turned on, follow the steps in the Power Troubleshooting.

Turn off the power switch and connect it properly.

Correct the printer setting.

-> if the print head connector is not properly connected, insert it correctly.

-> Set them properly.

-> Check the print head heating element for dirt, if it's dirty, wipe the surface of

the print head heating

element with a soft clean

cloth soaked in ethylalcohol etc.

Remove any dirt or label or

tape on the platen.

(continued)

Note: if it can't be removed,

contact our service personnel for general

maintenance.

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Factory or reseller (dealer) options:

5.1 Auto-Cutter Unit 5-2

5.2 Peeler Unit 5-2

5.3 Adjustable Sensor 5-2 User options:

5.4 PCMCIA MenfioryCaid 5-3

5.5 8-in Size Roll Paper Holder 5-4

5-1

5.1 Auto-Cutter Unit

The auto-cutter unit that has been installed on the printer will be available. See the operation manual of the auto-cutter for details.

Specifications Cutting method:

Max. thickness of cut paper: Min. length of cut paper:

5.2 Peeler Unit

The peeler unit that has been installed on the printer will be available. See the operation manual of the peeler unit for details.

Specifications

Width of paper: Max. diameter for roll paper:

Inner diameter for roll paper:

Min. length of label: Thickness of paper: Thickness of liner of label;

Unusable paper:

Circle cutter

0.01 in (0.25 mm)

1.0 in (25.4 mm)

1^.65 in (25.4-118 mm) 8 in (203 mm)

4 in (102 mm), min.

1 in (25.4 mm)

0.0067 in (0.17 mm), max.

0.0027 in (0.07 mm), max.

Special paper (Whitepet etc.) or too

flexible and easy-to-jam paper

5.3 Adjustable Sensor

The adjustable sensor that has been installed on the printer will be available. See the operation manual of the adjustable sensor for details.

Specifications

Adjustable sensor travel: 59 mm (2.3 in) from the left edge of the paper

(reference position of setting paper).

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5.4 PCMCIA Memory Card

The PCMCIA memory card is used to:

1} Store the print format files. Data in the field register area can be

stored and loaded,

2} Store graphic data. For example, graphic data such as a corporate

logo can be stored and recalled from the PCMCIA memory card and printed.

Note: The maximum size of storing graphic data is 256K bytes.

3) Store downloaded HP Soft fonts.

■ Installation

1) Turn off the power to the printer.

2) Remove the PCMCIA memory card cover at the bottom of the printer

(see figure).

3) Insert the memory card (make sure the card is not inverted).

4) Replace the PCMCIA memory card cover.

Notes: * Before use, carefully read and understand the instructions

regarding the PCMCIA memory card.

• Never try to insert or remove the PCMCIA memory card

before the power to the printer is turned off.

• Always close the PCMCIA memory card cover to keep out

dirt.

• If the PCMCIA memory card write failure occurs, check it with the test command (STX.w). (Also, check the write protection switch of the PCMCIA memory card.)

5^3

5.5 8*in Size Roll Paper Holder

8-in size roll paper holder

• Max. outer diameter: 8 in (203 mm)

• Paper core inner diameter: 1.5 in-3 in (38 mm-76 ram)

5-4

Chapter 6 Specifications

6.1 Basic Specifications 6-2

6.2 Interface 6-5

6.2.1 Serial interface system configuration 6-5

6.2.2 Parallel interface system configuration 6-6

6.2.3 RS-232C loopback test 6-7

6.2.4 RS-232C protocol 6-7

6.2.5 Interface pin assignment 6-9

6.3 Outline of Command System 6-11

6.4 Example of Connection to a Computer 6-12

6.5 Tear-Off Function 6-13

6.5.1 Turning Tear ON/OFF 6-13

6.5.2 Tear-off when printing 6-13

6.5.3 Tear-off when feeding 6-14

6.5.4 Tear-off and type of data 6-15

6.5.5 Cut position adjustments 6-15

6.5.6 When '1nnn" command is executed

while tear-off fu notion is OFF 6-16

6.5.7 Priority order &16

6-1

6.1 Basic Specifications

Item

Printing

Direct-thermai or thermal-transfer

Description

203 dpi (8 dots/mm) print head

(Main scanning line density: B dots/mm) (Subscanning line density: 8 lines/mm)

Max. printing width: 4.1 in (104 mm) Max. paper width: 4.65 in (118 mm) Max. printing length: 32 in (812 mm)

Printing speed 2-4 inches/second in one-inch units

Print mode Batch mode: Normal printing (single or multi sheets)

Peeling mode: Label peeling off the base sheet after printing

Cut mode: Cutting and printing by the specified number of

sheets (label feeding back enabled)

Tear-off mode: Paper feeding back to the printing start position

after cutting

Bar code generator

One-dimensional bar code:

• Code 3 of 9

• UPC-A

■ UPC-E

• ITF14

• Telepen

• EAN-13 (JAN-13)

• Interleaved 2 of 5

• ITF16

• Code 128

• Codabar (NW-7)

HIBC (Modulus 43-used code 3 of 5)

• EAN-8 (JAN-8)

lnt2of 5 (Modulus 10-used Interleaved 2 of 5)

• Plessey

• Code 93

CASE CODE

UPC2DIG ADD

• UPC5DIGADD

Two-dimensional barcode:

• UPS Maxi Code

• PDF-417

• QR Code

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Hem

Description

Standard fonts

Media sensors

Paper

Font No. 0-6 system font {alphanumeric and European font) Font No. 7-8: OCRtA OCR-B Font No. 9: CG Triumvirate smooth font; 6 pt, 8 pt, 10 pt, 12 pt, 14 pt.

18 pt, 24 pt, 30 pt, 36 pt. and 48 pt.

Character set in accordance with code page 850

Transparent type sensor;

Detects paper gap between labels, tag notch and paper out Reflective type sensor:

Detects black line on back of paper and paper out Paper top end position (home position} adjustable with software Label peeling sensor (optional)

Type of paper:

Roll or fanfold type (continuous label paper, die-cut label paper, tag

paper and continuous ticket paper) Kinds of paper; Max. paper width: Min. paper width: Max. printing length:

Direct-thermal or thermal-transfer paper

4.65 in (118 mm)

1 in (25.4 mm)

32 in (812 mm)

Ribbon

Min. printing length: Max. paper thickness: Min. paper thickness: Roll paper diam.:

0.500 in (12.7 mm)

0.01 in (0.254 mm)

0.0025 in (0.063 mm)

max. outer diam.: 4 in (102 mm); Standard

8 in (203 mm); Optional

paper core: 1.5-4 in (38-102 mm)

Print density:

Width:

Length; Max. outer diam. :

Adjustable with software

Freely set between 1.0-4.5 in (25.4-114 mm) 1180 ft (360 m). max.

2.9 in (74 mm)

Paper core inner diam.; 1 in (25.4 mm) ±0.01 in (0.254 mm)

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Item

Description

Communication interface

Indications, keys

and switches

• Serial: RS-232C)

• Parallel: Centronics

• LEDs: Power and Error

• LCD: Displays printer status, error contents, mode switch contents, etc

• Control panel keys: Pause, Feed and Slop

■ Mode switch: Parameter setting for switching between direcHhermal and thermal-

transfer, communication etc.

• Head up detection switch

• Power switch

Options By factory or reseller (dealer):

■ Aulo-culter unit • Peeler unit ■ Adjustable sensor unit

By user:

• 8-in size roll paper holder • PCMCIA memory card

Appearance and

• Height: 9.3 in (235.1 mm)

weight

• Width: 9.6 in (245 mm)

Power

Environment

• Depth; 11.4 in (289.8 mm)

• Weight: 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) ;

• Input voltage 120V: -10%+6%, 2.5A, 60Hz (U.S.A., Canada)

• Input voltage 220V-240V: -lo%+6%, 1.2A, 50/60Hz (Europe)

■ Operating conditions: Temperature: 5-35°C (41-95°F)

Humidity; 30-80% (noncondensing)

• Storage: Temperature: -20-60°C (-4-140®F)

Humidity: 5-85%

• Ventilation: Convective circulation. Air vent be away from

wall etc (to prevent fire)

• Dust: Free from conductive or corrosive matter

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6.2 Interface

The printer is connected to a computer and prints labels according to the

commands from the computer. Two methods of interface with a computer are as foliows:

6.2.1 Serial interface system configuration

Serial interface: RS-232C (standard)

Serial interface specifications

Method

Asynchronous serial interface

RS-232C Connector Protocol control Receive buffer size

DSUB 25-pin

XON/XOFF and CTS/DTR

12K bytes

Receiving data stops when the remaining buffer reaches 2K

bytes and resumes when the remaining buffer reaches 4K bytes Baud rate Bit length

300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps

7-or 8-bit

(Select 8-bit length when using Kana or Kanli) Stop bit

Fixed

When printer receives data, stop bit is fixed at 1, and when

printer transmits data, stop bit is fixed at 2, But computer can

transmit and receive data, regardless of stop bit at 1 or 2 Parity

Non

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6.2.2 Parallel interface system configuration

Parallel interface; Centronics (standard)

Parallel interface specifications

Method 8-bit parallel Connector Synchronous

36-pin unphenol type Strobe pulse

system Handshaking ACKNLG and BUSY signals

Signal level TTL

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6.2.3 RS-232C loopback test

After connector wiring as shown tn the figure, turn on the test mode. The printer will receive data that has been transmitted by printer itself and the test of receiving and transmitting data will be performed.

6.2.4 RS-232C protocol

(1) X-ON/X-OFF system (see figure)

This is a control system in which the data transmission request signal (X-ON (11H) code) and the data transmission stop request signal (X-OFF (13H) code) are output.

Requirements of output of X-ON code:

• When the power is switched to ON

• When the remaining buffer is less than 2K bytes, and after

outputting the X-OFF, the remaining buffer is more than 4K bytes

Requirements of output of X-OFF code:

• When a printer error occurs

• When the remaining buffer is less than 2K bytes

Fig. Loopback test

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Receive buffer size = 32K bytes

4K bytes

Note: Even if each code is ready for output, the same code cannot be

transmitted twice successively (except when the power is turned on or the printer is reset from the controi panei).

Fig. Buffer in use

(2) Ready/Busy system (see figure)

Requirements of DTR “Ready (High)":

• When the printer is "on line."

• When the receive buffer is more than 2K bytes.

However, when the remaining buffer is more than 2K bytes and the DTR signal is Busy (Low), the printer keeps a "Busy (Low)” level until

the remaining buffer is 4K bytes. .. .. . .

Requirements of DTR "Busy (Low)":

• When a printer error occurs

• When the printer enters the pause

• When the remaining buffer is less than 2K bytes. '

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6.2.5 Interface pin assignment

Serial and parallel interface pin assignment tables are shown below.

■ Serial interface pin assignment table

Pin No.

2 TXD

Signal Input/Output Description

F.GND

- Frame ground

Output RS-232C output data

RXD

Input

RS-232C input data

4 RTS - RS-232C (pull up to +5V with 2 Ki2)

CTS Input RS-232C data transmission on

computer enabled

6 NC -

S.GND -

8 NC -

NC -

10 11 12 NC

13 14 15

NC NC -

S.GND - Signal ground

-H5VDC

NC 16 NC 17 NC

- Not connected

- -h5 V (max. load 100 mA)

Not connected Signal ground Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected

Not connected Not connected

Not connected 18 19

21 22 NC -

NC DTR Output RS-232C data transmission on

NC -

NC 24 NC 25 NC

- Not connected

Not connected

printer enabled (Busy) Not connected Not connected Not connected

- Not connected

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Parallel interface pin assignment table

Pin No. Signai Input/output

STROBE

Input Strobe signal for reading 8-bit data

Description

2-9 DATA1-8 Input 8-bit parallel signal

ACKNLG BUSY

Output 8-blt data request signal

Output Signal showing printer busy 12 PERROR Output Signal showing paper out 13 SELECT

Output Signal showing printer "on line”

(printing) or "off line" (pause)

AUTOFD

15 NC 16

S.GND -

17 FGND -

P.L.H

Input

Output

Invalidness (ignorance) Not used Signal ground Frame ground Signal showing peripheral logic high

(pull up to +5V with 1.2 Kii)

19-30

33-35 NC

GND

INir

FAULT

Ground for twisted pair return

Input Printer reset

Output Signai showing printer error

- Not used

SELECTIN

Input

Invalidness (ignorance)

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6.3 Outline of Command System

For details ^out command system, see the Command Reference

separately available.

Commands for this printer consist of a string of ASCII codes and end with "CR" (decimal: 13, hex: OD). Commands are generally classified into two types, system-level commands and label format commands.

System-level commands are used for system-level operations such as printer status output, sensor selection and memory card maintenance. On the other hand, label format commands are used for.definition of printing.contents such as character data, bar code data, printing speed, and print density.

System-level commands start with ASCII "SOH" or "STX." Commands which start with "SOH" are required for real-time execution. When received, they are executed immediately even during printing. Commands which start with "STX" enter the buffer area once and then are executed in the order of data reception.

L^el format commands end with "CR", following the system-level commands "STX" + "L."

System-level commands Commands to start with "SOH" start with "SOH" or "STX"

Executed immediately after receiving data (e.g. printing stop, printer status output etc.)

Commands to start with "STX" Executed in sequence after inputting into the

receive buffer (e.g. sensor switching, memory card maintenance

etc.)

"STX" -h "L" i t "E" (with printing)

"X" (without printing)

Labe! format commands

end with "CR"

Print parameter control Character data definition commands Bar code definition commands Graphic commands Other commands

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6.4 Example of Connection to a Computer

When RS-232C is used:

IBM PC compatible

Communication control: XON/XOFF or CTS/DTR

”PC”

(DB25P)

F.GND TXD RXD

GTS S.GND 7

DSR 6 DTR

"PC

(DB9P)

Printer (DB25P)

F.GND

2 3 5

RXD

TXD

DTR (Ready/Busy)

S.GND

4 RTS

5 GTS

Printer

(DB25P)

1 F.GND

TXD

RXD 2 GTS S.GND

DSR DTR

RXD

6 4

6-1 2

3 2 TXD

20 BUSY

7 S.GND

RTS

GTS

6.5 Tear-Off Function

The tear-off function eliminates the waste of labels when tearing manually. It

allows the paper to automatically advance to the tear position after printing.

When this function is turned on, the paper will be fed to the manual tear position

after printing. The printer will feed back paper to the start print position when the next print job is sent.

If data is transmitted continuously from the computer, the tear-off function will be suppressed to increase throughput.

6.5.1 Turning tear ON/OFF

Tear can be turned to ON or OFF from the control panel. Default is OFF.

Indications on the control panel are as follows;

Tear-off function Invalid

LCD indication

6.5.2 Tear-Off when printing

if set, the tear-off function will start if no print data is transmitted for 0.5 second after printing, if data is transmitted continuously from the computer, the tear-off function will be suppressed.

Tear-off is only performed for the final label of each batch processing. (The tear-off function is not performed until the specified number of print sheets

is completed.)

"Tear OFF"

Tear-off function valid

"Tear ON"

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The p^er is fed to the tear position

Paper position sensor

Tear-off function will start if no data is sent for 0.5 second after printing

Paper is fed to the position

where manual tearing is possible

When manuai tearing is needed, tear the iabel at this time.

Performs next label printing.

When next print data is transmitted from the computer, the printer feeds back paper to the previous print completed position and resumes printing.

6.5.3 Tear-off when feeding

• If no print data is transmitted for 0.5 second after feeding, the tear-off function wiil start. If the Feed key is pressed again before starting the tear-off function, the printer will start feeding without tear-off function.

Paper is fed to the tear position When manual tearing is needed, tear the iabei at thi.s time. Performs the next feeding or label printing

If the Feed key is pressed or next print data is transmitted from the

computer, the printer feeds back paper to the previous print completed position and resumes feeding or printing.

Paper is fed back to the

previous print completed position and printing resumes

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6.5.4 Tear-Off and type of data

When the tear-off is valid, the printer monitors the print data for 0,5 second during or after printing, if print data is transmitted within 0.5 second during or after printing, the printer will start the next printing without tear-off. (When data is received during printing, the time of

monitoring 0.5 second is not inserted.)

The commands for this printer are mainly classified into the immediately execution commands starting with "SOH" and the sequentially execution commands starting with "STX." In tear-off function, only the sequentially execution commands related to print processing contents are monitored but the immediately execution commands are not monitored.

Therefore, even if the printer status or the remaining number of print sheets is read out by using the immediately execution commands during printing, the tear-off will be performed after printing. On the other hand, if the sequentially execution commands are used during printing or within

0.5 second after printing to transmit print-related data, the printer will start the next printing without tear-off. (For details, see the Command Reference.)

6.5.5 Cut position adjustments

• The cut position can be set with the “fnnn" of the system-level commands. When the tear-off function is turned on, the following

initialization value is set in the printer.

Initialization value: fnnn = f701 (70.1 mm)

The values higher or lower will increase or decrease the amount of feeding in the tear-off function.

Print head

Tear-off

fnnn

Reference point

Onnnn

\\i

Onnnn: Paper position

fnnn:

fnnn <= Onnnn

fnnn > Onnnn

specifying

Feed position

specifying

Feeding or feeding back is not performed

Feeding or feeding back is performed

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Parameter initialization values . ' ■ : ; initialization values for printing and peeling positions are described below.

Unit: rnrh (inch)

Minimum

value

12.7 (0.5)

Print position (Onnnn, form offset)

Norma!

printing

55,9 (2.2)

Autocutter

55.9 (2.2)

. Peeling

55.9 (2.2)

Tear-off

55,9

(2.2)

Cut position (fnnn)

If values lower than the minimum values are set, the initialization values will be

set instead. {For values with mark *, see the separate option, operation manuals.)

55.9 (2.2)

70.1 (2.8)

12,7

(0.5)

6.5.6 When "fnnn" command is executed while tear-off function is OFF

Even with the tear-off function OFF, the paper will be fed to the "fnnn“-

specified position after printing if an "fnnn > Onnnn" value is set by using the "fnnn" command.

This function will be used for such case as another device is incorporated in the printer.

To perform operation with the FARGO, the following is different from those in the tear-off function ON:

• The paper is fed immediately after printing, whereas, in the tear-off function ON the paper is fed when no data is transmitted for 0.5 second after printing.

However, if the next print data is transmitted during printing, the printer will

start the next printing without feeding or feeding back.

6.5.7 Priority order

The following three functions (optional) cannot be performed simultaneously.

If commands for three functions are received simultaneously, the printer

will operate in the following priority order:

1st: Auto-cutter 2nd: Peeler 3rd: Tear-off function

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CITIZEN CLP-2001 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Notice

General precautions

Precautions when installing the printer

Chapters in this manual

Table of Contents

1.1 Confirmation of Carton Contents

1.2 Installing the paper holders

1.3 Names and Functions of the Parts

Front view

2.1 Control Panel

2.2 LCD/LED Indications and Adjustment Controls

2.3 Normal Operating Mode

2.4 Printer Setup Mode

2.5 Self-Test Mode

2.6 System Maintenance Mode

Chapter 3

Reference points

3.3 Ribbon

3.4 Loading the Paper

4.2 Power Troubleshooting

5.1 Auto-Cutter Unit

5.2 Peeler Unit

5.3 Adjustable Sensor

5.4 PCMCIA Memory Card

Chapter 6 Specifications

6.1 Basic Specifications

6.2.1 Serial interface system configuration

6.2.3 RS-232C loopback test

6.2.4 RS-232C protocol

6.3 Outline of Command System

6.4 Example of Connection to a Computer

6.5 Tear-Off Function

6.5.1 Turning tear ON/OFF

6.5.2 Tear-Off when printing

6.5.5 Cut position adjustments

6.5.6 When "fnnn" command is executed while tear-off function is OFF

6.5.7 Priority order