CITIZEN PD-22 User Manual

Handy Printer

PD-22

User's Manual

Latest Information

Printer Drivers, Servicing and Consumables

For the latest information on your PD-22 printer:

• where to obtain service inside or outside of the warranty period

•printer drivers for the latest operating systems

• additional consumables and accessories

please contact Citizen’s office in your region:

United States, Canada, South America:

Citizen Systems America Corporation
www.citizen-systems.com
363 Van Ness Way, Suite 404 Torrance, CA 90501. USA
Te l: [phone]

Europe, Middle East & Africa:

Citizen Systems Europe GmbH
www.citizen-europe.com
UK: Park House, 643–651 Staines Road, Feltham, Middlesex, TW14 8PA
Te l: [phone]
Germany: Mettinger Strasse 11, D-73728, Esslingen.
Te l: [phone]

Asia

Citizen Systems Japan Co., Ltd.
www.citizen-systems.co.jp
6-1-12, Tanashi-cho, Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Tokyo 188-8511. JAPAN
Te l: [phone]

CITIZEN is a registered trade mark of CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD., JAPAN

Company names and product names in this manual are trademarks or

registered trademarks of relevant companies.

Copyright © 2009 CITIZEN SYSTEMS JAPAN CO., LTD.

Contents

FCC Declaration of Conformity ................................................ 4

Declaration of Conformity ....................................................... 5

Compliance Statements ........................................................... 6

Safety Instructions ................................................................... 7

Accessories ............................................................................ 14

Included Accessories ..................................................................................................... 14

Optional Accessories .................................................................................................... 14

External Appearance and Part Descriptions ............................ 15

About the Power Source .........................................................18

Loading the Batteries .................................................................................................... 18

Unloading the Batteries ............................................................................................... 20

Tu rning the Power On and Off.................................................................................... 21

About the Auto Power Off Function ...................................................................... 21

Connecting the Printer .......................................................... 22

Data Reception Methods ............................................................................................ 22

Connecting with the Infrared Port (Optical Interface) .................................... 22

Connecting with the Serial Port (Cable)..............................................................23

Loading the Paper.................................................................. 24

Loading Roll Paper .........................................................................................................24

If the Paper is Not Loaded Straight...................................................................... 25

When Printing is Finished........................................................................................ 25

Feeding Single Sheets (Cut sheets) ......................................................................... 26

Use of the following single (cut) sheet paper is recommended.................... 26

Printing Test .......................................................................... 27

Self-Print Function........................................................................................................ 27

Hex Dump Function...................................................................................................... 28

Internal Menu Settings List Print Function ............................................................. 29

Care and Maintenance ........................................................... 30

Tr oubleshooting .................................................................... 31

Optional AC Adaptor Kit ....................................................... 32

Installing the Battery Adaptor .....................................................................................32

Specifications ........................................................................ 33

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FCC Declaration of Conformity

We, the Responsible Party: Citizen Systems America Corporation

363 Van Ness Way, Suite 404
Torrance, CA 90501. USA
Tel: [phone]

declares that the product:

Trade Name: CITIZEN
Product Name: Printer
Model Number: PD-22

confirms to the following specifications:

Regulation: FCC Part 15B, Class B
Test Method: ANSI C63.4-1992

and therefore is in compliance with the protection requirement of FCC
Rules relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

issued on 1, Sep., 2009

Authorized Signature:

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Masao Yamazaki
President

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, Citizen Systems Europe GmbH

Park House

643-651 Staines Road

Feltham, Middlesex

TW14 8PA. United Kingdom

declare under our sole responsibility that the product:

Product Type: Thermal Printer
Model Name: PD-22

manufactured by : Citizen Systems (Jiangmen) Co., Ltd.

399 Jinxing Road, Jiangmen
Guandong, 518122 CHINA

in 2009, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards:

EMC: EN 55022:1998, EN61000-3-2:2000,

EN61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001, EN 55024:1998

Following the provisions of EMC (2004/108/EC) based on the following docu­ments:

1. EMI Test Report issued by

2. Immunity Test Report issued by

TÜV OHTAMA CO., LTD.

TÜV OHTAMA CO., LTD.

(European Representative)

London, 1

st

September 2009

Yasuhiro Kiuchi
Managing Director
Citizen Systems Europe GmbH

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Compliance Statements

FCC Compliance Statement for American Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason­able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause 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 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.

EMI Compliance Statement for Canadian Users

• This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

•Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CE Declaration for European Users

CE marking shows conformity to the following criteria and provisions.

•EMC Directive (2004/108/EEC)/EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 & EN61000-3-3

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Safety Instructions

The Symbols

Instructions that must be followed to prevent any risk to the user and other people and
any damage to property are indicated as shown below. The degree of risk and damage that
will occur if a user operates the machine improperly by failing to obey any of the indicated
instructions are categorized as follows. Read the User’s Manual after you fully understand
this categorization.

Danger

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Precaution

Indicates a situation where there is a high probability
of the death or serious injury of a person.

Indicates that if a person uses the machine improperly
by failing to obey this instruction, there is a possibility
of death or serious injury.

Indicates that if a person uses the machine improperly
by failing to obey this instruction, there is a possibility
of serious injury or of property damage.

Meaning of symbols

This symbol indicates that something must be handled carefully.

This symbol indicates something that must not be done.

This symbol indicates something that must be done.

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7 Precautions to be followed when handling the printer

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• If the printer is used after it has become hot or produced smoke, a strange smell,
etc., it will start a fire. Immediately cut off the power, remove its battery, and
contact your service representative.

• If any foreign matter (metal scraps, water, or other fluid) gets inside the printer,
first cut off the power and remove the battery, then contact your service represen­tative. If you use it in this condition, it will start a fire.

Precaution

•Do not put in on top of a shaky stand or other unstable place. If may fall or topple
over causing an injury.

•Neither uses it nor stores it in the following locations. If you do, it will malfunction.
–In a car that is exposed to the sun, in any place exposed to direct sunlight, near

a heater etc.

–Place where the temperature and humidity are very high or low or where they

fluctuate widely.
–Extremely dusty place
–Place exposed to water or other fluid

•Do not drop it or vigorously strike or vibrate it. If you do, it will be damaged or
malfunction.

•Keep all foreign material out of the printer. This will cause it to malfunction.

• Do not use a volatile fluid (thinner, benzine, etc.) or wet cloth to clean the printer.
If you do, it will be degraded or discolored. Clean it with a dry soft cloth.

• During printing or when it is in standby status, do not move, shake or strike the
printer. There is a danger that the power will be cut off, losing printing data.

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Safety Instructions

7 Precautions to be followed when operating the printer

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• Be extremely careful not to touch the print head or paper cutter when replacing
the paper. When the print head has become heated, there is a danger of it burning
your hand. And part of the cutter might cut your hand.

Precaution

• If you use any paper other than the designated kind, the print quality will fall and
the service life of the print head (printing unit) will be reduced.

• Do not perform printing and do not push the paper feed button while there is no
paper in the printer. The heat of the print head will deform the platen (roller) and
friction with the platen will damage the print head.

• Do not tap or rub the print head with a sharp or hard object.

• If moisture has condensed on the print head, be sure to wait until it is completely
dry before performing printing. If you print while the print head is moist, there is a
danger of damage to the print head.

•Do not use any batteries other than AA rechargeable NiMH batteries, AA recharge­able NiCd batteries, and AA alkaline batteries.

•Always use four identical batteries at the same time.

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7 Precautions when using rechargeable batteries

Danger

• If the fluid of a rechargeable battery gets in your eyes, you will be in danger of
being blinded, so immediately wash them with clean water without rubbing them
and promptly go to a doctor for treatment

• The plus and minus directions of rechargeable batteries are preset. When placing
batteries in the printer, check the plus and minus directions. If you do not, the
batteries may leak, overheat, or crack.

• If you do not obey the following instructions, the rechargeable battery will leak,
overheat, or crack. Be sure to obey the following instructions.

– Do not place them in a fire or heat them.

– Do not remove nor scratch their external tube.
–Do not solder them.

–Do not throw them or strike them vigorously.
– Do not touch their plus and minus terminals with a wire or other metal object.

• Do not take apart or modify a rechargeable battery. If a rechargeable battery is
taken apart or modified, it will leak, overheat, or crack.

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• If fluid from a rechargeable battery touches your skin or clothing, there is a danger
of it harming your skin, so wash it off with clean water immediately.

• Before placing dry cell batteries or rechargeable batteries in the printer, make sure
that the covering of the battery has not been removed and is not scratched.
Be particularly careful when using the same batteries for a long time.

• If the covering on the surface of batteries has been removed or is scratched, do
not use them. If it is, the batteries will short-circuit causing them to leak, overheat,
or crack.

• Do not remove or scratch the covering on the surface of the batteries. If you do,
the batteries will short-circuit causing them to leak, overheat, or crack.

• Do not use old and new batteries, different kinds of batteries, or batteries made by
different makers at the same time.

•When using rechargeable batteries, do not use batteries with different charged
conditions at the same time.

•Do not charge and use alkali batteries or lithium batteries that cannot be charged.

Safety Instructions

Precaution

•Do not touch or moisten rechargeable batteries with fresh water or seawater. If a
battery is moistened, it will heat up or rust.

•Do not use or leave rechargeable batteries in hot places. If a rechargeable battery
is used or left in a hot place, it will leak, reducing its performance and service life.

•Store rechargeable batteries where they are out of the reach of infants and small
children. Be extremely careful that an infant or small child does not take out the
rechargeable batteries.

• Use a charger that matches the specifications of each type of battery.

•Be sure to fully charge new rechargeable batteries before using them for the first
time.

• After using a machine that is powered by rechargeable batteries, be sure to turn off
the machine. If the machine is left standing for a long time with its power on, the
batteries will leak.

•When you do not plan to use the printer for a long time, remove its rechargeable
batteries.

• If the batteries overheat, emit smoke or a strange odor or other abnormal
condition appears during use, take the following actions.

1 Quickly turn off the power to the printer and remove the batteries, being

careful not to burn yourself.

2 Return the batteries to the store where you bought them or to a service center.

If you do not, a fire may break out or you may burn yourself.

Please dispose of the used batteries properly and in accordance with local
regulations.

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7 Precautions when using the specialized RS-232C cable

War ning

•When using one of the connectors on the printer, do not touch the metal part of
the other connector.

Precaution

• There is a danger of static electricity damaging the internal circuits of the product.

• Do not leave the cable wrapped around the product for a long time. If you do,
there is danger of breakage and discoloration of the cable.

7 Precautions when using thermal paper (printing paper)

Precaution

•The darkness (density) of printing varies according to the type of printing paper
used. The printing darkness (density) is adjusted either in the printer driver or
using a software command. For details of this command, please refer to the
Command Reference Manual available from your supplier.

•When using copy type printing paper, set two sheets of copy paper with either in
the printer driver or using a software command. For details of this command,
please refer to the Command Reference Manual available from your supplier.

•When using copy type printing paper, occasionally, the first or second sheet feeds
incorrectly, blurring the printing. When this happens, start the printing over from
the beginning.

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