Citizen CLP-7202e User Manual

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR AMERICAN USERS

This equipment has been tested and found 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 commercial 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.

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR EUROPEAN USERS

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EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency 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.

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read 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 anything to rest on the power cord. Do not 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 plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes for 120V outlet and

7.5 amperes for 220V(240V outlet.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

12. Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, don't attempt to service this product yourself. Opening and removing those covers that are marked "Do Not Remove" may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing on those compartments to service personnel.

13. The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power. Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near 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 power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.

C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

D. If the product does not 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.

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

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

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Notice

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

2. The contents of this manual may change without prior notice.

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

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

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

reference when needed.

without prior consent is strictly prohibited.

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

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 caused by data loss due to failures, repairs, inspections, etc.

9. Please contact us if there are any mistakes or ambiguities within this manual.

10. If there are missing or incorrectly collated pages in this manual, contact us to obtain a new manual.

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General Precautions

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

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

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

4. Make sure if you open the top cover, it is opened all the way. If only partially open, the cover could slam shut, possibly causing injury.

5. When the cover is open, be careful of the corners of the cover. They could cause injury.

6. Do not open the printer during printing.

7. When cleaning the surface of the printer case, do not use the cloth that is soaked in thinner, trichloroethylene, benzine, ketone or similar chemicals.

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

9. Do not spill liquids or spray insecticide on the printer.

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

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

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

13. If a problem occurs during printing, stop the printer immediately and unplug the power cord from the outlet.

14. When printer trouble occurs, do not try to dissemble it. Instead, consult our service personnel.

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Precautions When Installing the Printer

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

2. Do not use or store the printer near fire, excessive moisture, in direct sunlight, near an air conditioner or heater or other source of unusually high or low temperature or humidity or excessive dust.

3. Do not place the printer where chemical reactions occur, such as in a laboratory.

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

5. The printer must sit on a firm, level surface where there is ample ventilation. Never allow the printer's air vent to be blocked by a wall or other object.

6. Do not put anything on the top of printer.

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

8. Do not use a power voltage or frequency other than those specified.

9. Do not put anything on the power cord or step on it.

10. Do not drag or carry the printer with the power cord or interface cable.

11. Avoid plugging the power cord into an outlet with many loads.

12. Do not bundle the power cord when inserting the plug.

13. Always grip the plug housing, not the cord, to plug/unplug the power cord.

14. Make certain the power is turned off before connecting/disconnecting the interface cable.

15. Avoid lengthening the signal cable or connecting it to any noise-producing device. If it is unavoidable, use the shielded cable or twisted pair for each signal.

16. Place the printer near the outlet where the power cord can be unplugged easily to shut off power.

17. Use the AC outlet that accepts a three-pronged plug. Otherwise, static electricity may be generated and there will be danger of electric shock.

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Contents

Before Operation

FCC Compliance Statement for American Users----------------------------------------------1 Compliance Statement for European Users ----------------------------------------------------1 EMI Compliance Statement for Canadian Users ----------------------------------------------2 Important Safety Instructions -----------------------------------------------------------------------3 Notice ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 Safety Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 Warning--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 General Precautions----------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 Precautions When Installing the Printer ---------------------------------------------------------8 Contents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Main Features------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Model Description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12

Chapter 1 Setup

1 Confirmation of Carton Contents-----------------------------------------------------------14 2 Part Names and Functions ------------------------------------------------------------------15 3 Connection to Power--------------------------------------------------------------------------18 4 Connection to a Computer-------------------------------------------------------------------19

Chapter 2 Printer Operation

1 Power On/Off -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------22 2 Normal Operating Mode----------------------------------------------------------------------24 3 Printer Configuration Setting Mode-------------------------------------------------------- 25 4 Self-Test Mode & Hex Dump Mode--------------------------------------------------------30 5 System Maintenance Mode -----------------------------------------------------------------32 6 Returning to Factory Setting ----------------------------------------------------------------35

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Contents

Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon

1 Kinds of Approved Media-------------------------------------------------------------------- 38 2 Configuration of Approved Media (When Using Front Sensors)------------------- 39 3 Configuration of Approved Media (When Using Adjustable Sensor)-------------- 40 4 Media Setting----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41 5 Kinds of Approved Ribbons----------------------------------------------------------------- 43 6 Ribbon Setting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustments

1 Use of Media Other Than the Recommended

(Printhead Offset Adjustments) ------------------------------------------------------------ 48

2 Use of Narrow Media/Ribbons

(Printhead Pressure Adjustments) -------------------------------------------------------- 49 3 Use of Narrow Media/Ribbons (Ribbon Tension Adjustments)--------------------- 50 4 Adjustable Sensor (For CLP-7201e) ----------------------------------------------------- 52 5 Cleaning ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

1 Error Messages-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56 2 Power Troubleshooting ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 60 3 Media Feed troubleshooting ---------------------------------------------------------------- 61 4 Ribbon Feed Troubleshooting-------------------------------------------------------------- 62 5 Print Troubleshooting------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63 6 Interface Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------------------------- 64

Appendixes

1 Options------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66 2 Specifications----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68

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Main Features

Optimum ribbon tension

The Active Ribbon Control & Positioning technology used in this printer gives improved print quality with a wide range of media and ribbon combinations. ARCP is designed to eliminate ribbon wrinkling and slippage. Thus print registration and positioning especially with small labels are improved. When a ribbon is initially installed, the source ribbon spool is considerably larger than the destination spool. By the end of the ribbon, this situation is reversed leading to noticeable variations in ribbon tension. Our new ARCP technology is designed specifically to eliminate this effect by equalizing the ribbon tension throughout the print run.

High-speed, high-quality printing

This printer adopts both a direct-thermal and thermal-transfer printing system with the line thermal head and its unique control IC enables high-speed and high-quality printing.

Powerful control language

A powerful yet simple to use control language is standard to all of Citizen's label printers allowing easy design of labels and bar codes. Alternatively, Citizen provides printer drivers for popular operating systems such as Windows(tm).

Easy operation

Thanks to the clam-shell mechanism, labels, media and ribbons are loaded easily and maintenance such as head cleaning is carried out smoothly.

IEEE1284 Parallel, serial and USB ports as the standard

The enhanced parallel, serial and USB ports are provided as the standard to enable high-speed data transmitting and industry compatible connectivity.

Adjustable sensor

The adjustable, moveable sensor, standard on the CLP-7201e, allows irregularly cut labels and tags to be used with ease. The sensor can also detect black registration marks that are not at the edge of the media.

LAN Ethernet and WiFi (optional)

The LAN Ethernet and WiFi interfaces are optionally available to meet the variety of needs of computer-printer network.

Trademark Acknowledgement:

Windows: Microsoft Corporation

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Model Description

The following two models are available. The main different points between the two models are shown below.

Model Print resolution Printing speed

CLP-7201e 200dpi 2−7 IPS Standard Standard on-board CLP-7202e 200dpi 2−7 IPS Optional Via PCMCIA card

Adjustable

media sensor

Flash Memory

Chapter 1 Setup

Chapter 1

Setup

1 Confirmation of Carton Contents 2 Part Names and Functions 3 Connection to Power 4 Connection to a Computer

Chapter 1 Setup

1 Confirmation of Carton Contents

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

The empty carton and packing materials should be stored for future shipping of the printer.

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 grip the printer housing firmly when taking it out of the carton. Do not grip the printe r by the foam packing material which may break, causing the printer to drop.

• When opening the cover, open it all the way. If only part way open, the cover could slam shut, possibly causing injury.

• Be careful of the edge of the cover when the cover is opened. It may cause injury or property damage.

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

2 Part Names and Functions

Front view

Chapter 1 Setup

2 Part Names and Function

(1) Cover

Opens to allow loading of the media and ribbon.

(2) Control panel

To set the printer configuration settings. (See Chapter 2.)

(3) Ribbon holder

To attach the ribbon. (See Chapter 3.)

(4) Ribbon winder

To wind the ribbon after printing. (See Chapter 3.)

(5) Roll holder

Holds the roll of media.

(6) Roll guide

Guides the roll of media. This is adjusted according to the width of the media. (See Chapter 3.)

(7) Media holder

Holds the roll holder. (See Chapter 3.)

(8) Open lever

To swing the printhead out of the way when loading the media or cleaning the printhead. (See Chapter 3.)

(9) Printhead pressure adjustment knob

(See Chapter 4.)

(10) Open guide

Holds down the media. The adjustable, movable media sensor inside (available for the model CLP-7201e) detects the media position. (See Chapter 3.)

(11) Open guide lever

Pressing this opens the open guide to replace the media. (See Chapter 3.)

(12) Front sensors

Detect the label or tag position. (See Chapter 3.)

(13) Offset check window

Allows you to check the optimum position of the printhead. (See Chapter 4.)

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2 Part Names and Functions

Side view

(1) Adjust-screw

To change the ribbon tension setting on the winding side. (See Chapter 4.)

(2) Rear tension knob

To change the ribbon tension setting on the feeding side. (See Chapter 4.)

Rear view

(1) Serial interface connector

To connect the serial interface cable.

(2) USB interface connector

To connect the USB interface cable.

(3) Parallel interface connector

To connect the parallel interface cable.

(4) Power switch

To turn on or off the power. (See Chapter 2.)

(5) Power inlet

To connect the power cord.

(6) 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. (See Appendixes.)

Control panel

Chapter 1 Setup

2 Part Names and Function

(1) LCD

Displays the current printer status, configuration settings, or an error message.

(2) LEDs

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

(3) PAUSE key

Temporarily pauses printing.

(4) FEED key

Feeds the media.

(5) STOP key

Stops the printer operating.

(6) Media gap adjustment control

To adjust the media gap sensor sensitivity.

(7) Black mark adjustment control

To adjust the black mark sensor sensitivity.

(8) LCD contrast adjustment control

To adjust the LCD contrast.

Chapter 1 Setup

3 Connection to Power

1. Check that the power switch to the printer is turned OFF.

2. Connect the connector of the power cord to the power inlet on the printer.

3. Insert the plug of the power cord in the AC outlet.

CAUTION

• Use an AC outlet that accept s a three-pronged plug. Otherwise, static electricity may be generated and there will be danger of electric shock.

Chapter 1 Setup

4 Connection to a Compute

4 Connection to a Computer

An interface cable is necessary to connect the printer to a computer. To connect the cable, proceed as follows:

1. Turn OFF both power switches of the printer and the computer.

2. Connect the connector of one end of the interface cable to the interface connector on the back of the printer and secure it with locks or locking screws.

3. Connect the connector of the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector on the computer and secure it with locks or locking screws.

Chapter 1 Setup

Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Chapter 2

Printer Operation

1 Power On/Off 2 Normal Operating Mode 3 Printer Configuration Setting Mode 4 Self-Test Mode & Hex Dump Mode

5 System Maintenance Mode 6 Returning to Factory Setting

Chapter 2 Printer Operation

1 Power On/Off

Turning on the power

1. Turn on the power switch on the back of the printer.

2. The green LED is lit. Check that the LCD screen displays 'On Line.'

Turning off the power

1. Turn off the power switch on the back of the printer.

Chapter 2 Printer Operation

1 Power On/Of

2. The green LED goes off and any message on the LCD screen disappears.

Chapter 2 Printer Operation

2 Normal Operating Mode

When the power is turned on, the printer enters the normal operating mode, which allows normal printing. The control key functions are 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 media, make sure the Sensor selection is set to ContinuP or a Media 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 it again cancels the print job.

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