CITIZEN PD-24 User Manual

Handy Printer

PD-24PD-24

User’s Manual

Latest Information

Printer Drivers, Servicing and Consumables

For the latest information on your PD-24 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
Tel: [phone]

Europe, Middle East & Africa:

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

Asia

Citizen Systems Japan Co., Ltd.
www.citizen-systems.co.jp
6-1-12, Tanashi-cho, Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Tokyo 188-8511. JAPAN
Tel: [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 © 2005 CITIZEN SYSTEMS JAPAN CO., LTD.

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Contents

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

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................ 5

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

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

1. Confirming the Accessories..................................................... 13

Included Accessories......................................................................................... 13

Optional Accessories ........................................................................................ 13

External Appearance and Part Descriptions............................. 14

Front view of the printer .................................................................................. 14

LED panel............................................................................................................. 16

Inside the Printer ............................................................................................... 18

Back of Printer .................................................................................................... 19

Printer Underside............................................................................................... 19

2. Installing the Battery Pack ...................................................... 20

Battery Pack Charging Method ............................................... 21

Charging with the External Charger Option ................................................ 23

About the Power Source ......................................................... 24

Turning the Power On ....................................................................................... 24

Turning the Power Off....................................................................................... 24

Loading the Paper .................................................................. 25

Recommended Papers ....................................................................................... 25

Loading Roll Paper ............................................................................................. 26

Loading cut sheet paper .................................................................................. 27

3. Connecting the printer to a PC or other communication device.. 28

Connecting with the Infrared Interface......................................................... 29

Connecting with a Cable .................................................................................. 30

Connecting with a Bluetooth Interface (Optional).................................... 32

4. Setting the Modes .................................................................. 33

Self print mode................................................................................................... 33

HEX Dump Print Mode ..................................................................................... 34

Menu Setting Mode ........................................................................................... 35

Interface Selection Mode................................................................................. 42

5. Care and Maintenance ............................................................ 43

Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 44

Specifications ......................................................................... 45

Printer................................................................................................................... 45

Interfaces ............................................................................... 49

Serial Interface ................................................................................................... 49

Infrared interface................................................................................................ 50

USB Interface...................................................................................................... 51

Wireless (Bluetooth) Interface (Option) ...................................................... 51

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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-24

confirms to the following specifications:

Regulation: FCC Part 15B, Class B

Test Method: ANSI C63.4-2003

and therefore is in compliance with the protection requirement of FCC

Rules relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

issued on 1, April, 2005

Authorized Signature:

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Toru Morimoto

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-24

manufactured by : Crown Young Industries Ltd

Block 10, Tong Fu Yu Industrial Zone

Long Tian Residents Committee

Keng Zi Subdistrict Office, Long Gong District

Shenzhen 518122, P.R. China

in 2005, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards:

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

1995, EN 50024 / 1998

Following the provisions of EMC (89/336/EEC) based on the following documents:

SAFETY: EN60950-1

1. EMI Test Report issued by ORIX Rentec Corporation

2. Immunity Test Report issued by ORIX Rentec Corporation

(European Representative)

London, 1, April, 2005

Norimitsu Katoh

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.

• Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)/EN60950-1

• EMC Directive (89/336/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

Warning

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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Safety Instructions

7 Precautions to be followed when handling the printer

Warning

• Do not use the printer if it becomes hot, produces smoke or a strange smell,
etc. as it could start a fire. Immediately switch off the printer and remove both
the AC adaptor and/or battery pack, if installed.

• If any foreign (metal scraps, water, or other fluid) gets inside the printer,
immediately switch off the printer and remove both the AC adaptor and/or
battery pack, if installed. Then contact your service representative.
Failure to do so could result in fire.

Precaution

• Do not put on an unstable surface as it may fall or topple over causing some
injury.

• Do not use it in any of the following locations, otherwise it will malfunction:
– In a car that is exposed to the sun, in any place exposed to direct sunlight,

near a heater etc.

– In a place where the temperature and humidity are very high or low or where

they fluctuate widely.
– In an extremely dusty place
– In a place exposed to water or other fluid

• Do not drop or hit the printer as doing so will damage it or cause it to
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 hit the
printer. There is a danger that the power will be cut off, losing printing data.

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7 Precautions to be followed when operating the printer

Warning

• Be extremely careful not to touch the print head or serrated tear bar when
replacing the paper. After printing, the print head can become hot and there is
a danger of it burning your hand. Also, care should be taken when handling the
cutter as it 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.

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Safety Instructions

7 Precautions when using the battery pack

Danger

• Do not use any battery pack other than the specified type.
Using a type other than the specified type may cause an explosion.

• Use only the specialized charger.

• Do not take it apart or modify it.

• Do not short circuit the terminals.

• Do not use, charge, or leave the battery pack near fire, out in the hot sun, or in
any other hot place.

• Do not place it in a fire.

• Do not hit or drop the battery pack.

Precaution

• After charging, do not repeatedly charge it again. (We recommend that after
using it, you remove it from the printer and store it, then charge it the day
before you use it again.)

• When you do not plan to use the printer for a long time, remove the battery
pack from the printer and store it in fully charged condition.

• When carrying a spare battery pack removed from the printer, always carry it in
the protective cover included with the battery pack.

• If the battery pack works for only a short time after it is charged, or if an error
occurs even though it is charged, it may have reached the end of its service life.
Buy a new battery pack.
Dispose of an unnecessary battery pack according to rules in the country
where you are using it.

• If the terminals of the battery pack are dirty, clean them with a soft cloth.

• The battery pack performs a chemical reaction, so use it considering this
characteristic.
– Charge the battery pack where the temperature is in a range from 5°C to

40°C.

– Store it in a dry place where the temperature does not rise. Storing it for a

long time in a hot place will shorten its service life and cause serious self­discharging.

– Because not using it for a long time may cause self-discharging, charge it

just before using it.

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7 Precautions when using the charger (optional)

Precaution

• Do not modify the charger nor remove its cabinet.

• Do not damage or modify the power cord. This may cause a short circuit or
accident.

• Do not drop the charger or apply a strong shock to it.

• Use a household AC100-240V power source.

• Be very careful to keep water, metal etc. out of the inside of the battery pack.

• Do not use it in the following places.
– Near a store or place where it is exposed to direct sunlight
– Very humid places, and places where it would be exposed to oily smoke or

steam

– Place where there is violent vibration or an unstable place

• If it is used near a radio or similar appliance, it may cause noise. If this happens
use it further from the radio etc.

• If the charger will not be used for a long time, remove its power plug from the
power outlet and store it.

7 Precautions when using the specialized RS-232C cable and

USB cable

Warning

• When connecting to the printer using a cable, ensure you do cross (short) the
pins or contacts of any of the connectors with the metal parts of the cable
assembly.

Precaution

• Whilst the printer is protected from external damage as much as possible,
there is a danger that excessive static electricity damaging the internal circuits
of the printer. Take care to discharge items touching the printer before
connection or use.

• 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.

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Safety Instructions

7 Precautions when using thermal paper (printing paper)

Precaution

When using thermal printing paper, take the following precautions. Thermal
printing paper becomes discolored or degenerates, resulting in faint printing.

• Do not put printed paper in bright light for a long period.

• Avoid high temperature, humidity, fluids, and sunlight.

• Do not use glue, adhesive, or adhesive tape containing a volatile organic
solvent to retain printed thermal paper by applying it to ground paper.

• When you want to retain the paper for a long time, we recommend that you
either use deterioration-resistant type thermal paper or make a copy on a
copier and retain the copy.

• Do not keep the paper in contact with a PVC film etc. for a long time.

• Avoid ammonia. Keep it away from paper copied on a copier that uses
ammonia.

• Do not let perspiration on your hands or oil touch the printed surface of
thermal printing paper (surface to be printed or surface that has been
printed).

• When the thermal printing paper will be stored, store it in a dark place where
the average temperature is 25°C or less and the humidity is 65% or less.

7 Precautions when installing the printing paper

Precaution

• Begin printing only after you have made sure that the printing paper is straight
where it is ejected from the printing (thermal) head. If it is not straight, the
paper will jam.

• To prevent the paper from being bent as it is fed into the printer, make sure
that the front end of the paper is as shown below.

Good Bad Bad

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Bad

Confirming the Accessories

Included Accessories

After opening the package, confirm that the printer and the following standard accessories
have been included.

(PD79910-0S)

& AC adaptor use power cord
(PD79912-0S for USA/CANADA)
(PD79913-0S for EUROPE)

* The shape of the plug of the AC adaptor cord

varies according to the country where it is sold.

Optional Accessories

& Sample Roll Paper& AC adaptor

& User's Manual

(This Volume)

& Battery pack
(PD69910-2S)

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The following optional accessories are available for use with this printer. Purchase as needed.

& Specialized battery pack charger
(PD69923-0S for USA/CANADA)
(PD69926-0S for EUROPE)

& Roll Paper
(PD79920-0S)

& Specialized RS-232C cable
(PD79921-0S)

& Specialized USB cable
(PD79920-0S)

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Before use

External Appearance and Part Descriptions

Front view of the printer

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=

2

1

-

0

=

5

-

4

LED

(page 16)

6

5

7

8

3

1 FEED Button (paper feed)

If it is pressed once, it feeds one line. If it is held down, it feeds approximately 300 mm
(1 feet) then stops. But even if it is continuously held down, it feeds a specified length of
paper then stops. It will not feed if there is no paper.

2 MENU Button

It is used to set the menu.
If you turn on the power while pressing this MENU button, it enters menu setting mode.
It will not function if it is pressed while the power is on.

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External Appearance and Part Descriptions

3 Serial Interface

To receive data serially, connect the specialized RS-232C cable (option).

4 USB Interface

To receive data from the USB interface, connect the specialized USB cable (option).

5 Strap Holder

6 Optical Receiver

Receives data transmitted by infrared transmission. (see page 29).

7 AC Adaptor Terminal Cover

This cover is used to protect the AC Adaptor terminal.
Be sure to always close the cover when not using the AC adaptor.

8 AC Adaptor Terminal

Use this terminal to connect the accessory AC adaptor.

9 Paper Check Window

Use this to check that the roll paper is properly set and check the remaining quality of
the paper roll.

0 Serrated Tear Bar

Tear the paper by pulling it toward you. Be careful not to cut yourself when tearing the
paper.

- Cover Open Button

Push buttons at two locations to open the roll paper cover to load roll paper in the
printer.

= Cover Close Unit

To close the roll paper cover, push the two locations.

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Before use

External Appearance and Part Descriptions

LED panel

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1 POWER LED

2 STATUS LED

3 ERROR LED

Functions of the LED

Each LED is illuminated continuously or flashing according to the status of the printer.
The POWER LED and the STATUS LED emit either green, orange, or yellow, and the ERROR
LED emits red in combinations that indicate the status of the printer. (See the following
page.)

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LED Indicator Table

External Appearance and Part Descriptions

Printer Status

Printing standby status Steady Not on Not on
(ONLINE) green

During Bluetooth link Steady Not on

During data reception Steady Not on
(all interfaces) green (orange)

No paper (it has run out) Steady Not on

Roll paper cover open Steady Not on

Head overheated Steady Not on

Motor overheated Steady Not on

Low battery Not on Not on

Battery charging Not on Not on

Battery fully charged Steady Not on Not on

Battery charging error Steady Not on On

Battery charging warning Not on On

During menu registration Not on Not on

Black mark error Steady Not on

System error Steady Not on On

POWER LED STATUS LED ERROR LED

(green, orange, yellow) (green, orange, yellow)

green (green)

green

green

green (yellow)

green (orange)

(green)

(yellow)

green or not on

yellow

(yellow)

(orange)

green

green

(red)

‡: LED flashes quickly

: LED flashes slowly

÷: not on

1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1: Flashes red when there is no paper or when the roll paper cover is open.

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Before use

External Appearance and Part Descriptions

Inside the Printer

2

3

1

3

2

4

5

1 Paper Feed Roller

This feeds the paper to the paper
exit slot.

2 Paper Holder

The roll paper is placed here.

3 Cover Open Sensor Switch

Detects whether the roll paper cover is open or closed.

4 Paper End/Black Mark Detection Sensor

Detects whether or not paper is loaded.

7 About the Black Mark

This is a black sensing mark that is pre-printed on the paper’s print side. Once the black
mark is detected, you can then feed the paper as needed with more accurate detection of
the point where the paper is to be torn.

5 Thermal Print Head

This is the actual printing component.

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Back of Printer

External Appearance and Part Descriptions

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2

Printer Underside

1

2

1 Power Switch

Slide the switch towards you and
hold it to turn on the power.
Slide the switch towards you and
hold it again to turn off the power.

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2 Cut sheet paper insertion

opening

This opening is used to insert the
cut sheet paper.

3 Roll paper cover

This is the cover of the roll paper.

1 Battery cover

Open the battery cover to remove
the battery pack.

2 Cut sheet paper guide cover

This should not be removed except
by service personnel. It is used to
clear paper dust and dirt from the
cut paper path.

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Printer Preparation

Installing the Battery Pack

This printer is powered by the accessory battery pack and an AC adaptor. Charge and use the
battery pack after installing it in the printer.

The battery pack is not charged when it is shipped from our factory. Be sure
to charge it before using it for the first time. (Charging method: Page 21)

Do not use any battery or AC adaptor
other than the specified products.

Danger: If you install a replacement battery pack that is the wrong type,

there is danger of an explosion. When you have finished using a
battery pack, dispose of it as instructed in this manual (page 10).

1 Open the battery cover on the

back of the printer as shown in
the figure.

Slide it while lightly pressing the
triangular mark on the cover with your
finger.

Triangular mark

Battery cover

2 Check the orientation of the

battery pack, put it in place and
push it in the direction shown
by the arrow.

3 Close the battery cover and

push the part shown by the
arrow.

Be sure that the cover is properly
closed.

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Battery cover

Battery Pack Charging Method

The battery pack installed in this printer can be charged by inserting the AC adaptor in the
printer.

1 Insert the AC adaptor power plug into an AC power outlet.
2 Connect the AC adaptor to the printer after you have installed the

battery pack in the printer.

Power outlet

Power plug

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7 When the printer is not operat-

ing

When the AC adaptor is inserted, the
POWER LED flashes yellow and the
battery starts charging. When charging
of the battery pack is completed
normally, all LED’s are off.

Flashing (yellow)

All off

Reference

If the battery pack is completely
discharged, it takes about 4.5 hours to
charge it.

7 When the printer is operating

powered by the battery pack

Charging does not occur when the
printer is receiving data, printing, or
feeding paper (POWER LED is steady
green).
If the printer stops in power ON status
(printing standby) charging starts and
the POWER LED flashes yellow.
When charging of the battery pack is
completed normally, the POWER LED
changes from flashing yellow to steady
green.

Flashing (yellow)

Steady (green)

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Printer Preparation

Steady

(yellow)

Steady

(red)

Battery Pack Charging Method

7 Error indications during charging

When normal charging is impossible because of problems with the printer or the battery pack
or because of the surrounding environment, an error is indicated. (See page 17)

7 Charging warning

When the charging environment
range is not satisfied

The POWER LED flashes yellow and the
ERROR LED is steady red and charging
stops. After the charging environment range
is restored, charging restarts.

If the temperature of the battery
pack or the inside of the printer is
too low or too high before starting
to charge or while charging the
battery pack:

The POWER LED flashes yellow and the
ERROR LED is steady red and charging
stops. When these temperatures are restored
to the charging range, charging restarts.

Flashing

(yellow)

Steady

(red)

7 Charging error

When there is a battery pack or
printer problem

The POWER LED is steady yellow, the
ERROR LED is steady red and charging stops
instantly.

When a charging error has
occurred, immediately stop
charging and contact the
retailer where you purchased it
or a repairman.

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Battery Pack Charging Method

Charging with the External Charger Option

This explains charging using a separately sold charger, but be sure to read the User’s Manual
that comes with the charger before using it.

Charging method

1 Insert the charger’s power plug

into an AC power outlet.
The POWER LED lights up
steady red.

Power plug

Battery pack

2 Insert the battery pack into the

charger with its “+” and “–”
terminals oriented correctly
and slide it in the direction
shown by the arrow.

3 The charging lamp flashes green

and charging starts. When
charging is completed it turns
off.

When to charge the battery pack

When the battery pack is almost empty of charge, the POWER LED of the printer
begins to flash green (see page 17). When this happens, charge it using the external
charger or AC adapter.
If you continue to use it without charging, the power automatically cuts off, losing
printing data.

Flashing

(Green)

POWER12

Steady

(red)

Power lamp

Charging lamp 1

2

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Printer Preparation

Flashing (Orange)

Steady

(green)

About the Power Source

Turning the Power On

When you slide the power switch towards you and hold it, all LED’s turn on, and if the printer
can print, the POWER LED glows steady green. After the POWER LED turns on, release the
switch.

Power switch

Steady
(green)

Steady

Steady (green)

(green)

Steady (green)

Steady
(green)

Steady

(red)

Turning the Power Off

When you slide the power switch towards you and hold it, the POWER LED changes from
steady green to flashing orange. After this happens, releasing the power switch cuts off the
power.

Power switch

Auto Power Off (setting the power saving time) Function

The printer can automatically cut off the power to conserve the battery pack when inactive for
a specified period of time.
The set time can be changed in menu setting mode between four settings: 3 minutes, 5 minutes,
10 minutes, and invalid. (It is set at 3 minutes when the printer is shipped from the factory.)

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When the power has been cut off by the Auto Power Off function, push the
power switch again to restore the power. Be careful because all temporary

settings in the printer (downloaded character data, text size, etc.) are reset
to the VuePrint menu settings when power is turned on again. This function

does not operate when it is powered by the AC adaptor.

Loading the Paper

The following types of paper can be printed by this printer.

• Thermal roll paper

• Thermal cut sheet paper (Copy thermal roll paper cannot be used.)

• Thermal copy cut sheet paper

Recommended Papers

Cut sheet paper (Thermal paper, label paper, copy thermal paper)

Min. sheet length: 120 mm (4.72 in.)
Max. length: 250 mm (9.84 in.)
Recommended designated papers

Thermal paper: Nippon Seishi Co., Ltd. TF50-KS-E2C
Copy thermal paper: Naigai Carbon Ink Co., Ltd. TLC#25 black (designated

paper)

Roll paper

Max. external diameter: 50 mm (1.97 in.)
Internal diameter (Diameter at start of winding):

8 mm ∼ 8.5 mm (0.32 in. ∼ 0.33 in.)
* Neither glued nor folded at its inner end.

Recommended designated paper: Nippon Seishi Co., Ltd. TF50-KS-E2D

• The thickness of paper that can be used by auto sheet load ranges from

60 to 65 µm.

• If the paper thickness is 80 µm or more, it may be impossible to ensure

printing quality.

• If any paper other than the recommended designated paper is used, it may
be impossible to ensure adequate printing quality, so do not use such
paper.

• The density of the printing varies according to the type of printing paper
used. It is possible to change the printing density and the printing paper in
menu setting mode. (see page 35)

• It is possible to change the printing density and the printing paper with a
printer command. For details see Command Reference (attached
document).

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Printer Preparation

Loading the Paper

Loading Roll Paper

1 Turn on the printer power and

push the cover open buttons
with both hands to open the
roll paper cover.

2 Load the roll paper by aligning

one edge of it against a paper
holder as shown in the figure
then pushing it lightly.

3 After pulling the end of the roll

paper towards you, push the
cover close locations with both
hands to close the roll paper
cover.

Pull the roll paper straight to prevent
looseness. Looseness causes paper jams.

Cover open
button

Cover open
button

Paper
holder

Paper
holder

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If the cover is open, a cover open error (ERROR LED flashes) occurs. (see
Page 17)
When this happens firmly close the roll paper cover again.
The error is automatically cancelled.

Loading the Paper

4 Push the FEED button to feed

the paper and stop it at the
printing start position.

5 Holding the end of the roll

paper, pull it toward you and
cut of surplus paper.

Loading cut sheet paper

1 Open the cover of the cut sheet

paper insertion slot on the back
of the printer.

If roll paper is loaded, remove it.

2 Turn on printer power then

insert the paper into the cut
sheet paper insertion slot on
the back of the printer as far as
possible; it will be automatically
feed to the printing start
position.

Cover close
location

Cover close
location

2

Cut sheet paper
insertion opening

After the paper has been inserted and fed, check to make sure the paper is
loaded straight. If it is bent, it might cause a paper jam.
To prevent the paper from being bent as it is loaded, do not use paper with
its front edge torn or folded. (see Page 12)

When paper is used up during printing

When paper is used up during printing, printing stops and the ERROR LED
flashes red. When this happens, do not turn off the printer power. If you do,
any remaining printing data will be erased.

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Operating the Printer

Connecting the printer to a PC or other communication device

It is possible to select one of the following interface methods to receive printing data.

7 Serial interface: PC, PDA, handy terminal
7 USB interface: PC etc. equipped with a USB terminal
7 Infrared interface

• IrDA mode (when shipped from factory): PC, PDA, handy terminal

• IrCZ mode: Handy terminal etc.

7 Wireless (Bluetooth) interface (option): Devices equipped with Bluetooth

Reference

The initial setting (when shipped from factory) is infrared interface (IrDA mode). If it is a
Bluetooth version printer, the default setting is set to Bluetooth.
Connecting the accessory specialized RS-232C cable and turning on the printer power
automatically changes it to a serial interface. (If “valid” is selected with “Cable IF auto
detection”, it changes. But it is invalid if the cable is inserted while power is supplied to
the printer.)
Change the settings in Interface Selection Mode to reset the interface according to the
utilization environment. (see page 42)

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When using each interface, it is necessary to install a driver in or to
program the device that is connected to the printer.

Connecting the printer to a PC or other communication device

Connecting with the Infrared Interface

Direct the printer’s infrared port directly towards the infrared port of the
device to be linked.

• Data may not be received correctly when transmitted in direct sunlight, under

fluorescent lamps, and in other areas with strong light.

• Data may not be received correctly after the printer has been left for an

extended period in temperatures outside the recommended storage tempera­ture range.

• Transmission distance varies according to the device used and the surround-

ing conditions, so it may be impossible to establish a connection within the
connection range provided in the specifications. There are devices that
cannot be connected within 10 cm (0.33 feet) of the light receiver.

• A communication error may occur if it is used connected to another infrared

device.

• Transmission can be achieved within a 15°

angle horizontally and vertically up to a
distance of 20 cm (0.66 feet).

• Confirm that there are no obstacles in the
space between the printer and the device
to be connected. Data cannot be
transmitted correctly if any obstructions
are present in this space.

3

15° vertically
and horizontally

20 cm (approx. 0.66 feet)
Maximum

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Operating the Printer

Connecting the printer to a PC or other communication device

Connecting with a Cable

7 Connecting with the RS-232C cable

Use the separately sold specialized RS-232C cable (PD79921-0S).

Precautions When Using the Connector Cable

• Do not touch the metal portion of the cable connector once
the other end is connected to the printer port.

• Static electricity poses a risk of damage to the printer’s internal
circuitry.

• Do not leave the cable wrapped around the printer for
extended periods. This may result in short circuiting and
discoloration.

1 Turn off the power to the printer and the device to be connected.
2 Insert the cable connector straight into the printer’s serial port.

Make the connection being careful about the orientation of the connector. Trying to
connect the cable forcibly causes accidents.

3 Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port of the device

being connected.

4 Turn on the power to the printer and the connected device.

To a PC or other device
to be connected

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Specialized RS-232C
cable (sold separately)

Serial Port

Connecting the printer to a PC or other communication device

7 Connecting with a USB cable

Use the separately sold specialized USB cable (PD79920-0S).

1 Turn off the power to the printer and the device to be connected.
2 Insert the connector of the cable straight into the USB port on the

printer.

* Make the connection being careful about the orientation of the connector. Trying to
connect the cable forcibly causes accidents.

3 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the device to

be connected.

If the connection is done using a USB cable, select USB interface in Interface Selection
Mode.

4 Turn on the power to the printer and the connected device.

To a PC or other device
to be connected

Specialized USB
cable (separately sold)

3

USB port

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Operating the Printer

Connecting the printer to a PC or other communication device

Connecting with a Bluetooth Interface

The Bluetooth interface is only available on a Bluetooth Version printer.

1 Bluetooth is automatically selected

in the factory. However, if you
printer’s configuration has been
changed, you may need to select it
again using the interface selection
mode. (See page 42)

Flashing (Orange)

If the Bluetooth interface is installed when
the printer is shipped from the factory, it is
not necessary to do the setting.

2 Setting the printer with the con-

nected device.

See the Users manual for each connected
device.

Wireless Communication Precautions

Many industrial, scientific, medical devices, wireless networking and items
such as Microwave ovens all operate in the same frequency band as this
Bluetooth version device. Our device is manufactured to ensure it complies
with all normal operation standards for such a device. However, we
recommend that you follow these precautions to ensure full compatibility
in your environment:

1. Before using this device, check to make sure that no other systems that are
susceptible to interference from a radio transmission device. Such systems may
also include power conservation wireless systems used to distinguish items moving
nearby.

2. If this device does cause interference, immediately stop using the device. Consult
your supplier about changing the frequency of operation or measures to prevent
interference such as installing partition walls.

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Setting the Modes

To enter one of the setting modes, press the relevant button whilst pulling the power switch
towards you:

Mode Button Combination

Print mode FEED button
(Self print mode, HEX dump print mode)

Menu setting mode MENU button
Interface setting mode FEED button + MENU button

Self print mode

1 With paper loaded, press and

hold the FEED button and
power switch.

After all the LED have lit up, the POWER
LED changes to flashing green.
After it changes, release all buttons.

Flashing (green)

2

Press the MENU button to
change the POWER LED from
flashing green to steady orange
and start self printing.

Steady (orange)

Even if the MENU button is pushed
during self print, self print will not be
done continuously.
To restart self print, press the FEED
button after printing is completed.

3 Turn off the power to leave self

print mode.

4

Example of printing in self print mode

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Printer Settings

Setting the Modes

HEX Dump Print Mode

1

With the paper loaded, hold
down the FEED button and power
switch.

After all the LED have lit up, the POWER
LED changes to flashing green.
After it changes release all buttons.

Flashing (green)

2

Press the FEED button to turn off
the POWER LED and start the
STATUS LED flashing green.

4 Turn off the power to leave

HEX dump print mode.

– – – HEX DUMP PRINT MODE – – –

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F 50 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 0A 0D QRSTUVWXYZ..

Example of printing in

HEX dump print mode

Flashing (green)

3 While the STATUS LED is flashing

green, press the MENU button,
changing the STATUS LED from
green to orange, lighting up the
POWER LED in steady green,
then when the STATUS LED turns
off, HEX dump print mode
begins.

Flashing (green) → Steady (orange)

Steady (green)

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Setting the Modes

Menu Setting Mode

Menu setting mode is the mode used to change the settings of the printer or return to the
initial setting according to the usage environment.
Setting is done using the buttons on the printer by a dialogue method while printing each
item.

1) Printing the contents of the
present setting

↓

2) Initialization of the content of

the settings (Initialization to
the settings when the printer
was shipped.)

↓

3) Changing the contents of the
setting of each item

7 Entering Menu Setting Mode

1 Turn on the power switch while

pressing the MENU button with
paper loaded to enter menu
setting mode.

The POWER LED and STATUS LED light
up green, then printing starts and only
the STATUS LED is steady green.

2 According to what is printed on

the paper, set each item with
the printer buttons.

See “Setting Procedure” and “Menu
Setting Table” for each item’s contents
and setting procedure.

MENU button: YES

FEED button: NO

MENU + FEED button: Exit

MENU button

FEED button

Steady
(green)

Steady
(green)

4

Flashing (green)

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Printer Settings

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

YES

Menu button + power ON

Do you want to

print out the default

settings?

Initialization of the content of the settings
(Initialization to the settings when the
printer was shipped.)

Printing the contents
of the present setting

Printing the
content of
the changes

End Menu.
Printer is now switching off.

Do you want to

change the settings?

Do you want

to print out the new

default settings?

Prints “End Menu” then
power is automatically cut
off.

Printer settings

Renewing
the changed
contents

Do you want to

save these settings

as defaults?

System settings

Interface settings

Do you want to

reset the printer to factory

defaults? Are you sure?

Press YES for 3

seconds.

Setting the Modes

7 Setting Procedure

When the setting
contents are
changed, the STATUS

LED flashes orange.
Be careful at this time as
accidentally cutting off the
power can corrupt the printer’s
memory.

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YES : MENU button
NO : FEED button
Exit : MENU+FEED button

Setting the Modes

Media type

YES

Print density

YES

• Print pitch

• Font style

• Character set

• International character

• Code page

QR division

mode

YES

• Low power time

• Link off

• Black mark detection

• Return control

NO

Setting
change

YES YES

NO

Setting
change

YES

NO

Setting
change

YES

NO

Setting
change

NO

Setting
change

YES

NO

Setting
change

YES

• Interface delected

• Cable IF auto detection

• Cable IF baudrate

• Cable IF data length

• Cable IF parity

• Cable IF stop bit

• Cable IF flow control

• IrCZ baudrate

• IrCZ stop bit

• Bluetooth Mode

• BOND history deletion

NO

Setting
change

YES

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Printer Settings

Setting the Modes

7 Setting contents printing

example

CITIZEN PD24 VuePrint Menu System

Press 'MENU' for Yes.
Press 'FEED' for No.
Press 'MENU' and 'FEED' together for Exit

New settings are NOT saved until you finish and
exit the menu system and choose the 'save settings
as default' option

Do you want to print out the default settings?
YES(M) NO (F)

CITIZEN PD24 CURRENT Configuration

ROM version : CP1X-XXXX 20XX-XX-XX
Boot version : CPBT-XXXX 20XX-XX-XX
Firmware version : CPXX-XXXX 20XX-XX-XX
Font version : CPXX-XXXX 20XX-XX-XX
Interface selected : Bluetooth & Cable Select
Bluetooth address : XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
Bluetooth version : X. X-XX

: Printer settings
 Media type Thermal media
 Print density +/–0
 Print pitch 10 cpi
 Font style Roman
 Character set Italic
 International character USA
 Code page USA
 QR division mode mode 1

: System settings
 Low power time 3 min
 Link off Invalid
 Black mark detection Invalid
 Return control Invalid

:Interface settings
 Interface delected Bluetooth
 Cable IF auto detection valid
 Cable IF baudrate 9600
 Cable IF data length 8 bit
 Cable IF parity None
 Cable IF stop bit 1 bit
 Cable IF flow control Xon/Xoff
 IrCZ baudrate 9600
 IrCZ stop bit 1 bit
 Bluetooth Mode Normal(no pin code)
 BOND history deletiion Invalid

Do you want to reset the printer to factory defaults?
Are you sure? Press YES for 3 seconds.
YES(M) NO (F)

7 Setting change procedure

printing example

Do you want to change the settings?
YES(M) NO (F)

Printer settings
YES (M) NO (F) EXIT (M+F)

 : Media type Thermal media
 YES (M) NO (F)

 : Media type Copy thermal media
 YES (M) NO (F)

 : Print density ±0
 YES (M) NO (F)

 : Print density -2
 YES (M) NO (F)

 : Print pitch 10cpi
 YES (M) NO (F)

 : Font style Roman
 YES (M) NO (F)

 : Character set Italic
 YES (M) NO (F)

 : International character USA
 YES (M) NO (F)

 : Code page USA
 YES (M) NO (F)

YES

NO

YES

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

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7 Menu Setting Table

Setting the Modes

Top Menu

Printer
Settings

Sub Menu

Media Type

Print density

Print pitch

Font style

Character set

International
character

Code page

Initial values

Thermal media

0

10cpi

Roman

Italic

USA

USA

Setting range

Thermal media
Copy thermal media

–2
–1
0
1
2

10cpi
12cpi
15cpi
proportional
17cpi
20cpi

Roman
Sans serif
Courier
Prestige
Script

Italic
Graphic

USA, France, Germany,
England, Denmark,
Sweden, Italy, Spain,
Japan, Norway,
Denmark 2, Spain 2,
Latin America, Korea,
Legal

USA, MULTILINGUAL, PORTUGAL, FRENCH-CANADA,
NORWAY, SCANDINAVIA, YUASCII, LATIN 2, CYRILLIC,
RUSSIAN, HUNGARIAN, KAMENICKY, TURKEY,
ICELANDIC, WELSH, MAZOVIA, UKRAINIAN, NEW
HEBREW, OLD HEBREW, DEC HEBREW, 437 GREEK,
GREEK 851, GREEK ABC, GREEK ELOT 928, CYPRUS,
MALTA, ARABIC EXT, UNISYS CODEPAGE, BRAZIL
ABICOMP, BRAZIL ASCII, LATIN 1, PC858, ISO LATIN
9, US ANSI, CYRILLIC ANSI, EASTEUROPE ANSI

Remarks

Selects media type.

Sets printing density. The set
values differ according to the
media type set by the paper
setting.

Selects the character size
(character pitch).

Selects the character style
(shape and appearance of the
characters).

Selects character code set.

Selects international
characters.

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Printer Settings

Setting the Modes

Top Menu

Printer
Settings

System
settings

Interface
settings

Sub Menu

QR division mode

Low power time

1

Link off *

Black mark
detection

Return control

Interface selected

Cable IF auto
detection

Cable IF baudrate

Cable IF data
length

Cable IF parity

Initial values

mode 1

3 min

Invalid

Invalid

Invalid

IrDA
Bluetooth*

Valid

9600

8 bit

None

Setting range

mode 1
mode 2

3 min
5 min
10 min
Invalid

Invalid
Valid

Invalid
Valid

Invalid
Valid

Bluetooth
Cable IF
IrDA (Infrared Standard)
IrCZ (Infrared Citizen)
USB

Invalid
Valid

9600
1920 0
3840 0
115200
4800

8 bit
7 bit

None
Odd
Even

Remarks

Selects the QR Code
separation function: Mode 1
where the user separates the
data and Mode 2 where the
printer separates the data.

Sets the time until energy
saving starts. Or it can be set
to invalid.

Function that cancels auto
power off, during infrared
linking.

Sets black mark detection
printing.

If this setting is valid, a
response is sent to the FSg of
the ESC command and to the
ESC∼Y command (command to
return the status of the printer
to the host).

If the printer is a Bluetooth
version, the Bluetooth interface
is selected in the factory.

When set to Valid, the serial
interface will take priority when
the cable is connected and the
printer power is ON.

Selects communication speed.
(Valid only for RS232C
interface.)

Sets the data length.
(Valid only for RS232C interface.)

Sets the parity.
(Valid only for RS232C interface.)

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Setting the Modes

Top Menu

Interface
settings

Sub Menu

Cable IF stop bit

Cable IF flow
control

IrCZ Baudrate

Initial values

1 bit

Xon/Xoff

9600

Setting range

1 bit
2 bit

Xon/Xoff
DTR/DSR

9600
1920 0

Remarks

Sets the stop bit
(Valid only for RS232C interface.)

Sets the flow control
(Valid only for RS232C interface.)

Sets the communication speed
of the Citizen infrared interface

3840 0

IrCZ stop bit

Bluetooth mode*

1 bit

2

Normal (no pin
code)

1 bit
2 bit

Normal (no pin code)
Bond (with pin code)

Selects the stop bit of the
Citizen infrared I/F.

Sets Bluetooth mode
(Valid only for Bluetooth
interface)

BOND history

3

deletion*

invalid

Invalid
Valid

Sets Bond history deletion
(Valid only for Bluetooth
interface)

*1: Link off

Function that cancels auto power off, during infrared linking
When IrDA is set, if the OS is Windows, the host PC performs a search (BroadCast) to clarify if there is or
is not an infrared device of some kind within the infrared communication range and a list of the devices is
displayed on the screen.
When the printer is powered by batteries, there may be no response and the names may disappear from
the PC screen because the power turns off during the period set by the power saving time setting.
If this setting is valid, Auto Power Off stops functioning and the host PC no longer overlooks the printer.

*2: Bluetooth mode

The connected device side may request validation. In such a case, set Bluetooth mode to BOND from
Menu setting mode (see page 35), to perform validation. During this operation, the entry of the PIN code
on the printer side is requested. The PIN code is allotted the lowest four columns of the BD address. If Self
printing is performed (see page 33), the BD address is printed, so refer to it to make the entry.

*3: BOND history deletion

When bonding has been done by Bluetooth, five BOND histories are usually stored inside. A device
formerly bonded based on this history can be connected without a PIN code.
If this setting is set to valid, the histories stored inside can be simultaneously erased.
The printer operates as follows.

1) “Valid” in the “Bond history deletion” menu is set and the VuePrint menu is closed. Then printer power
cuts off.

2) When power has been reconnected, the printer forcibly enters BOND history deletion mode and
BOND history is erased. Next printer power is automatically cut off.

3) When the power is turned on again, the BOND history deletion setting returns to its initial setting
“Invalid,” and the printer enters normal mode.

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Printer Settings

Setting the Modes

Interface Selection Mode

1 Press the power switch while

pressing the MENU button and
the FEED button to start
Interface Selection Mode.

When interface selection mode has been
started, the LEDs indicate the interface
currently selected, as shown in the
diagram opposite.

Reference

If the Sub Menu of “Cable IF auto
detection” is set to “invalid”, the ERROR
LED is off. (page 40)

IrDA

IrCZ

CABLE

Steady
(green)

Flashing
(yellow)

Flashing
(green)

Flashing
(red)

Flashing
(red)

Flashing
(red)

Steady (green)

Not on

2 Pressing the FEED button

changes the LED sequence.

The LEDs will change to show the next
interface available, according to the
sequence in the diagram. (This does not
actually select the interface.)

3 Pressing the MENU button will

cause the setting to be saved
permanently and the selected
interface to becomes the
default interface. The printer
will automatically switch off
once the setting is saved.

The setting becomes valid when the
power is turned on again.

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USB

Bluetooth

Flashing
(yellow)

Flashing
(orange)

Flashing
(red)

Flashing
(red)

Care and Maintenance

When paper is jammed inside the printer, remove the paper with tweezers etc. Clean dirt and
paper powder from the paper feed roller and the printing head with a cotton applicator. If you
conscientiously take care of it, you will be able to use it with ease.

• When taking care of it, be careful not to touch the cutter teeth. You may
be injured.

• Never bring any hard object in contact with the head. This may result in
damage to the unit.

• The print head becomes very hot. Allow the printer to rest for a short to
protect yourself from burns.

• If any foreign object gets inside the head or the paper feed gear, it may
cause a malfunction.

Print head

Paper feed roller

Paper end/
black mark
detection sensor

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

No malfunction may be indicated in the following situations. Check these points before
considering malfunction as the cause of your problem.

Problem

Printer not operating

Paper cannot feed

Error results when
executing print
command

Cannot print using
infrared transmission

Cause

• Printer is not turned on.

• Battery pack voltage falls.

• Battery pack is not adequately
charged.

• A foreign object is caught on
the gear.

• Printer is not properly con­nected to other device with
cable.

• Paper is jammed in the printer.

• Devices are either too close
together or too far apart.

• Infrared ports are not on axis.

Solution

• Turn on the power.

• Charge the battery pack.

• Remove the foreign object.

• Make sure the printer and the
device issuing print commands are
connected correctly with the RS­232C cable, then turn on the
power to the printer.

• Check for jammed paper.

• Adjust the distance between the
two devices so that they are in the
range given in the specifications
(page 29).

• Align both ports so that they are
directly facing each other.

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Specifications

Printer

Category

Printing Method
Print Width
Printhead

Printing speed

Paper

Paper width
Recommended

paper

Roll paper
diameter

Paper length

Media sensor
Paper handling

mechanism

Total Dot Count
Dot Pitch
Resolution
Head life

Durability

Thermal paper
Copy paper

Thermal paper
Copy thermal paper

Thermal paper

Cut sheet paper

Specification

Direct Thermal
104 mm (4.09 in.)
832 d ots
8 dots/mm
203DPI
50 million pulses (at printing rate of 12.5%, room

temp., and density setting of 0)
1P paper, label paper, 50km or more

2 sheets of copy paper (original + 1) 10km or
more

400 dot lines/sec (max. 45 dots/line)
100 dot lines/sec. (max. 45 dots/line)

Conditions: room temp. 25°C / printing density
0/battery fully charged

Thermal paper sheets (cut paper), copy thermal
paper sheets (cut paper), thermal roll paper

112 mm (4.41 in.)
TF50-KS-E2C (Nippon Seishi)
TLC#25 black (Naigai Carbon Ink)

If any paper other than the recommended
designated paper is used, it may be impossible to
ensure adequate printing quality, so do not use
such paper.

Roll paper

Copy thermal roll paper is not compatible, do not
use it.

Max. diameter: 50 mm (1.97 in.)
Internal diameter (Min. diameter when rolling
begins): 8.0-8.5 mm (0.32-0.33 in.)

Min. paper length: 110 mm (4.33 in.)
Max. paper length: 250 mm (9.84 in.)

Reflection sensor (paper end and black mark)
Clam shell method (roll paper)

Rear loading (cut paper)

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Appendix

Specifications

Category

Printing
direction

Emulation

Font

Fonts style
Print columns

Character font
dot matrix sizes

One-dimensional
bar code

Two-dimensional
bar code

Interface

Infrared protocol

Specification

Receipt printing mode
Normal printing mode (printing per line while
receiving data)

Page printing mode

• Baud rate • Landscape mode
ESC/P command compatibility + Citizen original

command
ESC/POS (supports only barcode commands)

Characters Code

Optical interface IrDA mode, 1.2 standard
Serial port RS-232C mode
USB interface FULL SPEED mode
Wireless interface Bluetooth (Factory option)

IrDA protocol Transfer rates ∼ 115,200bps
IrCZ protocol Transfer rates 9,600, 19,200, 38,400 bps

ASCII 96 Characters
International Characters (16 Languages + 1 Legal)
IBM Graphics Character
Code Page 33page
Windows Page 5page

Roman, Sans Serif, Prestige Elite, Courier Script
69 columns

But if the character size and character interval in
any of the above cases are 0:
46 columns (10CPI), 55 columns (12CPI),
69 columns (15CPI)
79 columns (17CPI), 92 columns (20CPI)

12H x 24H, 18H x 24V (10CPI), 15H x 24V
(12CPI), 12H x 24V (15CPI), 10H x 24V (17CPI),
09H x 24V (20CPI)

UPC–A, UPC–E, JAN13 (EAN), JAN8 (EAN),
CODE93, ITF, CODABAR, CODE39, CODE128

QR code, PDF417

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Specifications

Category

Infrared
communication
distance

Serial port

LED color

Operation

Power sources

Number of lines
can be printed
continually

Power check
functions

Environmental
conditions

Specification

When the light transmitter/receivers on the
printer and host are set so they are directly facing
each other horizontally, and the angle of the
host’s transmitter to the printer’s light receiver is
±15 ° vertically and ±15 ° to the right or left.
IrDA: max. 20 cm (0.66 feet)

Transfer rates

Parity
Data length
Stop bit
Reception buffer size
POWER LED green/yellow/orange, STATUS LED green/yellow/orange,

ERROR LED red
POWER button 1, FEED button 1, MENU button 1
POWER LED green/orange, STATUS LED green/orange, ERROR LED red
Battery

AC Adapter

Guaranteed operation
temperature

Guaranteed printing
temperature

Temperature during
storage

Humidity during
operation

Humidity during storage

4,800, 9,600, 19,200, 38,400, 57,600, 115,200
bps

Even, odd, none
7 or 8 bit
1 bit, 2 bit
64 KB

DC7.2V (type: lithium ion battery pack)
(Max. voltage DC8.4V)

DC8.0V (sold separately)
When the battery pack is mounted on the printer,
it can be charged using an AC adapter. But it
cannot be charged during data reception and
during printing.

Min. 25,000 lines
ASCII slide pattern continuous printing
(Conditions: fully charged battery pack, printing
density 0, usage temperature 25C° )

Auto Power Off, Low Power Detect

Battery pack: 0°C ∼ 45°C
AC adapter: 0°C ∼ 40°C

5°C ∼ 40°C

–25°C ∼ 60°C

30% ∼ 90% RH (no condensation)

30% ∼ 90% RH (no condensation)

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Appendix

Specifications

Category

Obtained
standard

Power consump­tion

Acoustic noise
External

dimensions

Weight

Accessories

Separately sold
parts

Specification

UL60950 (3rd), CAN/CSA-C22.2No.60950 (3rd),
FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class B)
EN60950-1, EN55022 (Class B), EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3

Battery: Rated voltage 7.2V, Rated amperage 2.0A
AC adaptor: Rated voltage 8.0V, Rated amperage 2.0A

55 dB(A) (by EN ISO 7779)
147 (W) x 140 (D) x 63 (43) (H) mm

5.79 (W) x 5.51 (D) x 2.48 (1.69) (H) in. (Excluding protruding parts)

140 (5.51)

147 (5.79)

43 (1.69)

63 (2.48)

mm (inch)

Printer 540g (including battery, but without
paper)

Users Manual, Battery pack, AC adaptor, AC
adaptor use power cord, Roll paper (TF50-KS­E2D: diameter 30)

Specialized battery pack charger
Specialized RS-232C cable, specialized USB cable

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Interfaces

Serial Interface

7 Specifications

Transmission method Two way serial communication
Signal level RS-232C
Baud rate 4,800, 9,600, 19,200,

38,400, 57,600, 11,500 bps
Data length 7 or 8 bit
Start bit 1 bit
Stop bit 1 bit, 2 bits
Parity Even, odd, none
Connector MD-S8100-10 (JST)

7 Pin layout

No. Name I/O Pin explanation

1 CTS IN XON/OFF: not used

DTR/DSR: not used

2 RTS OUT Pull up to + 10V through 3.3 kΩ
3 RXD IN Data beam from the host to the printer
4 SGND – GND of the signal line
5 TXD OUT XON/OFF : Data beam from printer to host

Transmits XON/XOFF

DTR/DSR : Not used

6 DTR OUT XON/OFF : Always High

DTR/DSR : High when the printer can receive

Low when it cannot receive

7 IFSEL Cable judgement when the optional RS232C cable is connected to

the printer

8 DSR IN XON/OFF : Not used

DTR/DSR : High when the host can receive

Low when it cannot receive

5

* IN: signal from host to printer, OUT: signal from the printer to host

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Appendix

Interfaces

Infrared interface

7 IrDA method

Transfer method Infrared transfer method
Transfer wave Wave length peak 850 - 900nm infrared light
Communication Baud rates 115,200, 57,600, 38,400, 19,200, 9,600bps

conditions
Data length 8 bit
Stop bit 1 bit
Parity None
Communication Asynchronous/half duplex

method
Flow control Governed by IrDA
Transfer distance Max. 20 cm (0.66 feet)
Theoretical rating 0: Low level, 1: High level
Reception angle Vertically ±15 °, right or left ±15 °

7 IrCZ method

Transfer method Infrared transfer method
Transfer wave Wave length peak 850 - 900nm infrared light
Communication Baud rates 38,400, 19,200, 9,600bps

conditions
Data length 8 bit, 7 bit
Stop bit 1 bit, 2 bit
Parity None
Communication Asynchronous/half duplex

method
Transfer distance Max. 20 cm (0.66 feet)
Theoretical rating 0: Low level, 1: High level
Reception angle Vertically ±15 °, right or left ±15 °

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USB Interface

7 Specifications

Transfer method Complies with Universal Serial Bus Specification
Transfer rate Compatible with 12Mbps (full speed) transfer rate
Reception buffer 64 kB
Connector CAM-D89 (Mitsumi Electric)
Cable IAM-C17 (Mitsumi Electric)

7 Pin Layout

Pin number Signal code Signal name Function

1 VBUS USB power source USB power source (+5V)
2 D- Signal line – – signal line
3 D+ Signal line + + signal line
4 GND GND GND

Wireless (Bluetooth) Interface (Option)

Transfer method Bluetooth 1.1 compliant
Frequency 2.4 GHz
Modulation method FH method (Frequency hopping spectrum diffusion method)
Hypothetical 10 m

interference distance
Transfer rate 723.2k/57.6k bps (but the transfer rate between Bluetooth)

The communication speed between Bluetooth and the printer is

115.2kbps.
Transfer capacity Up to +4 dBm (Class 2 & Class 3)
Coding 128 bit
Security level Link
Standard PIN Prepared

specification
PIN code Lower 4 digits of the BD address
Profile Serial Port Profile

Interfaces

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