CLP-9301
CLP-9001/9301
User's Manual
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 Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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.
ETAT DE CONFORMITE EMI A L'USAGE
DES UTILISATEURS CANADIENS
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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 aeroso l clea ners. 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 220−240V 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 reference
when needed.
2. The contents of this manual may change without prior notice.
3. Reproduction, transfer, or transmission of the contents of this manual
without prior consent is strictly prohibited.
4. We are not liable 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 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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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a new Citizen CLP series label printer.
This manual is designed to help you quickly understand the basic operations of this
printer.
Design features
This printer is designed to accurately print bar codes and various character fonts on
media such as tags and labels at high speeds. Both direct th ermal and thermal transfer
printing is possible.
• Excellent print quality at speed
This printer easily creates the crisp bar codes and clear fonts required for today's
vast range of labeling applications at a speed to match the performance of modern
time-critical installations.
• Simple control panel
Printing operations such as printer setup, print position and interface configuration
can be performed with the six keys on the control panel. Even an untrained operator
can easily operate this printer by following the instructions on the LCD control panel.
• Easy maintenance
The simple construction of the printer and unobstructed view of the paper p ath make
daily maintenance, paper and ribbon replacement, and troubleshooting quite easy
and fast.
• Interfacing to a computer
The printer is equipped with the RS-232C serial (max. 115.2Kbps) and parallel
interfaces as standard. Other interfaces such as USB, IEEE1284ECP, and Ethernet
are also available as options. Using standard applications or dedicated software, bar
codes and labels can easily be created and printed.
• Great versatility from many options
As well as the interface options, other accessories such as auto-cutter and peeler
with rewinder are available to meet a diverse range of applications.
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Table of Contents
FCC Compliance Statement for American Users.............................. i
Compliance Statement for European Users......................................i
EMI Compliance Statement for Canadian Users..............................ii
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................ iii
Notice ................................................................................................ iv
Trademark Acknowledgement........................................................... iv
Introduction........................................................................................ v
Design features.................................................................................v
Table of Contents .............................................................................. vi
Chapter 1 Unpacking ....................................................................1
1.1 Checking items inside the accessory box ..............................2
Chapter 2 Safety Precautions......................................................3
z Safety signs ............................................................................3
z Installation precautions...........................................................8
Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts......................9
3.1 Printer main body....................................................................9
3.2 Control panel ..........................................................................12
Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon..........................................15
4.1 Types of media.......................................................................15
4.2 Paper size...............................................................................18
4.3 Loading the paper...................................................................19
4.4 Loading the ribbon..................................................................24
4.5 Printhead pressure adjustments.............................................27
4.6 Paper sensor adjustments......................................................28
Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel....................29
5.1 Connecting to a power outlet..................................................29
5.2 Turning the printer ON............................................................30
5.3 Ready Mode and Menu Mode................................................31
5.4 Navigating the Menu System..................................................32
5.5 Changing Menu Values...........................................................33
5.6 Permanently Saving Printer Settings......................................34
5.7 Producing a Test or Configuration Print..................................35
5.8 Turning the printer OFF..........................................................36
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Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus...............37
6.1 The Group Menu.....................................................................37
6.2 Page Setup Menu ...................................................................38
6.3 System Setup Menu................................................................39
6.4 After Print Menu ......................................................................41
6.5 Interface Setup Menu..............................................................42
6.6 Permanently Saving Settings Menu........................................43
6.7 Test Mode Menu......................................................................43
6.8 Menu Mode Description ..........................................................44
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...........................................................49
7.1 Items to check in case of trouble ............................................49
7.2 Error messages and corrective actions ..................................51
Chapter 8 Maintenance .................................................................53
8.1 Printer care..............................................................................53
8.2 Cleaning method.....................................................................54
Chapter 9 Specifications...............................................................55
9.1 General specifications.............................................................55
9.2 Interfaces.................................................................................56
9.3 Printable area..........................................................................59
9.4 Adjustable sensor....................................................................60
9.5 Auto-cutter (optional)...............................................................61
9.6 Peeler (optional)......................................................................62
9.7 Environmental requirements...................................................62
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Chapter 1 Unpacking
Chapter 1
Unpacking
First open the carton and take out the accessory box and the printer front cover, then lif t the printer
main body out of the carton, holding the bottom of the printer firmly.
Also keep the carton and packing materials as the printer must be packed properly with the carton
and packing materials for future shipment.
CAUTION
• When taking the printer out of the carton, prepare ample space to set the printer down.
To ensure safety, no fewer than two persons should lift the printer main body at this time.
• Do not hold the foam (polystyrene) dampers when lifting the printer main body.
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Chapter 1 Unpacking
1.1 Checking items inside the accessory box
First, you should check that all of the following items are inside the accessory box. If any are missing,
please contact your supplier .
• Power cord 1 piece
• Paper core adaptor (3-inch) 2 pieces
• Ribbon core 1 piece
• Paper holder 1 piece
• Label paper 1 piece
• Ribbon bobbins 2 pieces
• Ribbon 1 piece
• Thermal head cleaner 1 piece
• User's manual 1 copy
CAUTION
The specifications of the power cord may vary, depending on the rules of the destination.
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Chapter 2 Safety Precautions
Chapter 2
Safety Precautions
This chapter describes safety precautions when using the printer. Please read and understand the
precautions in this chapter before using the printer.
z Safety signs
The various safety signs included in this manual and pasted on the printer are intended to inform
you of the correct and safe handling of this printer and protect against personal injury and property
damage. Please familiarize yourselves with the following safety signs and their meanings.
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Chapter 2 Safety Precautions
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Chapter 2 Safety Precautions
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Chapter 2 Safety Precautions
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Chapter 2 Safety Precautions
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Chapter 2 Safety Precautions
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Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts
Chapter 3
Names and Functions of Printer Parts
This chapter describes the names and functions of each part of the printer.
3.1 Printer main body
1 Opening/closing and detachment of the front cover
To open the front cover, catch hold of the right edge of the front cover with your fingers and open it in
the direction as shown with arrow. To close the front cover, return the right edge of the front cover to
the original position and push it lightly and the magnet on the lower right corner will hold the front
cover and the printer main body frame firmly. To remove the front cover, first open it fully then vertically
lift up the hinged left side of the cover.
2 Opening/closing of the right side cover
The right side cover (viewed from the front) is opened while holdi ng the lower cu rved gri p of the cove r.
The cover should be opened all the way until it stops at the hinges. To close the cover, close it fully
while holding the grip of the cover and release your hand.
3 Grip to open/close the right side cover
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Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts
CAUTION
Do not touch the printhead set screw A and platen set screw B.
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Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts
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Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts
3.2 Control panel
The control panel consists of an LCD displaying two lines of eight characters, two LEDs and six control
keys. Two functions are assigned to each key except the MODE key.
z Indications
LCD (Display)
Shows the current printer status by a message on the display.
POWER LED
Lights up when the printer power is turned on.
READY LED
• Lights up when the printer is placed into the print ready state. When the PAUSE key is pressed, the
READY LED goes out and shows "Pause" on the LCD (Display). By pressing the PAUSE key again,
the READY LED lights up.
• The printer is in Ready mode after the power-on sequence has finished.
• The Ready mode is selected using the MODE key.
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