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Citizen CL-S6621 label printer User's manual | Manualzz

Thermal Transfer Barcode & Label Printer

CL-S6621

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SER'S

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ANUAL

CONTENTS

Before Operation

INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 3

COMPLIANCE.STATEMENT.FOR.EUROPEAN.USERS............................................................ 4

GS.MARK.STATEMENT.................................................................................................................... 4

FCC.COMPLIANCE.STATEMENT.FOR.AMERICAN.USERS.................................................... 4

EMI.COMPLIANCE.STATEMENT.FOR.CANADIAN.USERS.................................................... 5

ETAT.DE.CONFORMITE.EMI.A.L’USAGE.DES.UTILISATEURS.CANADIENS..................... 5

IMPORTANT.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................... 6

NOTICE................................................................................................................................................ 7

SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................. 8

Chapter 1 Setup

Confirmation.of.Carton.Contents...........................................................................................10

Part.Names.and.Functions.........................................................................................................11

Connection.to.Power...................................................................................................................17

Driver.Installation.........................................................................................................................17

Connection.to.a.Computer........................................................................................................18

Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Power.ON/OFF...............................................................................................................................19

Normal.Operating.Mode............................................................................................................20

Setting.the.Media.........................................................................................................................22

Setting.the.Ribbon.......................................................................................................................28

Mode.Settings................................................................................................................................31

Quick.Setup.of.the.Print.Method............................................................................................44

Selecting.the.Ribbon.Winding.Direction.............................................................................45

Emulation.Auto.Detect:.Cross-Emulation TM .........................................................................45

Manually.Selecting.the.Printer.Emulation...........................................................................46

Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments

Sensor.Adjustments.....................................................................................................................47

Media.Thickness.Adjustment...................................................................................................50

Media.Width.Adjustment...........................................................................................................51

Adjusting.the.Ribbon..................................................................................................................52

Cleaning...........................................................................................................................................54

Appendixes

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................55

Specifications.................................................................................................................................58

Interfaces.........................................................................................................................................62

2

INTRODUCTION

Thank.you.for.purchasing.a.Citizen.CL-series.label.printer.offering.high.performance.thermal.transfer.

printing.on.media.up.to.6.inches.wide.

■■■

Main Features

■■■

<High-speed, high-quality printing>

This.printer.can.be.used.for.high-speed.high-quality.printing.thanks.to.its.direct.thermal.method.

and.thermal.transfer.method.that.use.a.line.thermal.printhead.together.with.its.32.bit.RISC.CPU.

and.its.‘history.control.IC’.

<Easy operation>

.• It.is.easy.to.change.the.printer’s.settings.on.the.operation.panel,.thanks.to.its.unique.and.

simple.VuePrint.menu.system.

.• Its.high-lift.printhead.and.mechanism.means.that.media.and.ribbon.can.be.loaded.with.

ease.and.it.is.constructed.for.easy.thermal.printhead.cleaning,.etc.

.• Media.width.adjustment,.media.thickness.adjustment,.and.media.sensor.adjustment.can.

all.be.made.easily.by.the.user.using.the.colour-coded.operator.controls.

<Dual Programming Language>

This.printer.contains.both.the.Datamax®.and.Zebra®.emulations.and.will.automatically.

detect.the.language.using.the.Cross-Emulation TM .feature.

<Interface>

An.industry.standard.RS232.serial.port.and.USB2.0.port.are.standard.equipment,.for.quick.

data.transfer.and.printing.

<Optional interface>

Additional.connectivity.is.available.with.an.optional.internally-housed.IEEE1284.parallel.port,.

an.Ethernet.interface.and.a.wireless.LAN.print.server.

<Optional auto-cutter / peeler unit>

The.auto-cutter.and.peeler.units.are.designed.so.that.they.can.be.installed.easily.

<Adjustable sensors>

The.adjustable.media.sensors.-.which.allow.the.sensors.to.be.positioned.in.different.

locations.across.the.media.-.are.standard.features.making.the.printer.ideal.for.use.with.

special.media.

<Installation>

The.interface,.power.switch.etc..are.installed.towards.the.back.and.the.top.cover.opens.and.

closes.vertically.so.that.the.sides.of.the.printer.are.not.restricted..

3

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR EUROPEAN USERS

CE marking shows conformity to the following criteria and provisions:

Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC, formerly 73/23/EEC)/EN60950-1

EMC Directive (2004/108/EC, formerly 89/336/EEC)/EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 &

EN61000-3-3

GS MARK STATEMENT

This product has been tested under EN ISO 7779 and has an acoustic level output no higher than

70dB(A).

This device is not intended for use at a video workstation in compliance with Bildscharb V.

This device is not intended for use in the direct field of view at visual display workplaces. To avoid incommoding reflections at visual display workplaces this device must not be placed in the direct field of view.

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.

4

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

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

Cet.équipment.produit.et.utilise.l’énergie.à.radiofréquences.et.s’il.n’est.pas.installé.et.utilisé.

correctment,.c’esst.à.dire.en.accord.strict.avec.les.instructions.du.fabricant,.il.risque.de.provoquer.

des.intérferences.avec.la.réception.de.la.radio.et.de.la.télévision.

Le.présent.appareil.numérique.n’émet.pas.de.bruite.radio.électriques.dépassant.les.limites.

applicables.aux.appareils.numériques.de.la.classe.A.prescrites.dans.le.Réglement.sur.le.

brouillage.radioélectrique.édicté.par.le.ministère.des.Communications.du.Canada.

Cet.équipment.est.conçu.pour.fournir.une.protection.satisfaisante.contre.de.telles.interférences.

dans.une.installation.résidentielle..Cependant,.il.n’y.a.pas.de.garantie.contre.les.interférences.

avec.les.réceptions.radio.ou.télévision,.provoquées.par.la.mise.en.et.hors.circuit.de.l’équipment;.

aussi,.il.est.demandé.a.l’utilisateur.d’essayer.de.corriger.l’interférence.par.l’une.ou.plus.des.

mesures.suivantes:

•.Réorienter.l’antenne.de.réception.

•.Installer.l’ordinateur.autre.part,.par.égard.pour.le.récepteur.

•.Brancher.l’ordinateur.dans.une.prise.de.courant.différente.de.façon.à.ce.que.l’ordinateur.et.le.

récepteur.soient.branchés.sur.des.circuits.différents.

5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•. Read.all.of.these.instructions.and.save.them.for.later.reference.

•. Follow.all.warnings.and.instructions.marked.on.the.product.

•. Unplug.this.product.from.the.wall.outlet.before.cleaning..Do.not.use.liquid.or.aerosol.cleaners..Use.a.

damp.cloth.for.cleaning.

•. Do.not.use.this.product.near.water.

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

damage.to.the.product.

•. 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.

•. 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.

•. 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.

•. Do.not.allow.anything.to.rest.on.the.power.cord..Do.not.locate.this.product.where.the.cord.will.be.walked.

on.

•. If.an.extension.cord.is.used.with.this.product,.make.sure.that.the.total.of.the.ampere.ratings.on.the.

products.plugged.into.the.extension.cord.do.not.exceed.the.extension.cord.ampere.rating..Also,.make.

sure.that.the.total.of.all.products.plugged.into.the.wall.outlet.does.not.exceed.15.amperes.for.120V.outlet.

and.7.5.amperes.for.220V-240V.outlet.

•. 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.

•. 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.

•. 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.

•. 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.

6

NOTICE

•. Before.use,.be.sure.to.read.this.manual..And.keep.it.handy.for.reference.when.needed.

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

•. Reproduction,.transfer,.or.transmission.of.the.contents.of.this.manual.without.prior.consent.is.strictly.

prohibited.

•. We.are.not.liable.for.any.damage.resulting.from.the.use.of.the.information.contained.herein,.regardless.of.

errors,.omissions,.or.misprints.

•. We.are.not.liable.for.any.problems.resulting.from.the.use.of.optional.products.and.consumable.supplies.

other.than.the.designated.products.contained.herein.

•. Do.not.handle,.disassemble.or.repair.the.parts.other.than.those.specified.in.this.manual.

•. We.are.not.liable.for.any.damage.caused.by.user's.erroneous.use.of.the.printer.and.inadequate.

environment.

•. 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.

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

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

CITIZEN is a registered trademark of CITIZEN HOLDINGS CO., Japan.

CITIZEN es una marca registrada de CITIZEN HOLDINGS CO., Japón.

Copyright © 2012 by CITIZEN SYSTEMS JAPAN CO., LTD.

7

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS which must be strictly observed !

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

• The degree of possible injury and damage due to incorrect use or improperly following instructions is described below.

Warning

Caution

Indicates a situation which, if not observed and handled properly, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a situation which, if not observed and handled properly, could result in injury.

: This is a mark to call attention to the reader.

Warning

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

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

•. Do.not.place.the.printer.where.chemical.reactions.occur,.such.as.in.laboratories.or.where.air.is.

mixed.with.salt.or.gas.

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

•. Do.not.plug/unplug.the.power.cord.or.attach/detach.the.interface.cable.by.simply.grabbing.the.

power.cord.or.interface.cable..Do.not.pull.or.carry.the.printer.when.the.tension.of.the.power.cord.

or.interface.cable.is.increased.

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

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

•. Do.not.spill.drinks.such.as.tea,.coffee.and.juice.on.the.printer.or.spray.insecticide.on.the.printer..

If.drink.or.water.is.spilled,.first.be.sure.to.turn.the.power.off.and.remove.the.power.cord.from.the.

outlet,.then.consult.our.service.personnel.

•. Do.not.disassemble.or.modify.the.printer.

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

8

General Precautions

Caution

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

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

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

damage.

•. Make.sure.if.you.open.the.top.cover,.it.is.opened.all.the.way..If.only.partially.open,.the.cover.could.

slam.shut,.possibly.causing.injury.

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

•. Do.not.open.the.printer.during.printing.

•. When.cleaning.the.surface.of.the.printer.case,.do.not.use.the.cloth.that.is.soaked.in.thinner,.

trichloroethylene,.benzine,.ketone.or.similar.chemicals.

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

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

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

•. Operate.the.control.panel.properly..A.careless,.rough.handling.may.cause.problems.or.malfunction..

Do.not.use.such.sharp-edged.tool.as.a.ballpoint.pen.for.operation.

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

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

the.outlet.

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

Precautions When Installing the Printer

Caution

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

•. Do.not.use.or.store.the.printer.near.fire,.excessive.moisture,.in.direct.sunlight,.near.an.air.conditioner.

or.heater.or.other.source.of.unusually.high.or.low.temperature.or.humidity.or.excessive.dust.

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

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

•. The.printer.must.sit.on.a.firm,.level.surface.where.there.is.ample.ventilation..Never.allow.the.

printer’s.air.vent.to.be.blocked.by.a.wall.or.other.object.

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

•. Do.not.place.the.printer.near.a.radio.or.television,.and.do.not.use.the.same.wall.outlet.for.the.

printer.and.radio.or.television..Radio.or.television.reception.could.be.adversely.affected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

•. Avoid.lengthening.the.signal.cable.or.connecting.it.to.any.noise-producing.device..If.it.is.

unavoidable,.use.the.shielded.cable.or.twisted.pair.for.each.signal.

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

•. Use.the.AC.outlet.that.accepts.a.three-pronged.plug..Otherwise,.static.electricity.may.be.generated.

and.there.will.be.danger.of.electric.shock.

9

Confirmation of Carton Contents

Removing the Packing Material

The.printer.is.shipped.with.adhesive.tape.in.place.to.hold.the.top.cover.

closed...Simply.remove.the.two.pieces.of.tape.on.either.side.of.the.top.

cover..Then.simply.open.the.cover.by.lifting.up.and.tipping.it.backwards.

There.is.another.strip.of.adhesive.tape.that.must.be.removed.which.holds.

the.mechanism.closed.for.shipping...Remove.the..tape.and.attached.

paper.by.carefully.peeling.from.the.plastic.case.

Retain.the.tape.should.you.need.to.transport.the.printer.again..

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

Ribbon Holder Sample Ribbon Paper Core

Head cleaner Media holder guide Media holder bar

Test label media Power cord

CD-ROM Quick-start Guide

Printer

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

future.shipping.of.the.printer.

10

Chapter 1 Setup

Caution

.• Be.careful.when.moving.or.carrying.the.printer.and.when.taking.the.

printer.out.of.the.carton..The.printer.may.cause.injury.or.property.

damage.if.dropped..Be.sure.to.grip.the.printer.housing.firmly.when.

taking.it.out.of.the.carton..Do.not.grip.the.printer.by.the.foam.

packing.material.which.may.break,.causing.the.printer.to.drop.

.• When.opening.the.cover,.open.it.all.the.way..If.only.part.way.

open,.the.cover.could.slam.shut,.possibly.causing.injury.

.• Be.careful.of.the.edge.of.the.cover.when.the.cover.is.opened..It.

may.cause.injury.or.property.damage.

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

damage.is.possible.

Part Names and Functions

Front View

1

3

4

5

2

Operation Panel (p.15)

1 Top cover

Is.opened.vertically.to.set.media.or.ribbon.

2 Operation panel

This.is.used.to.make.changes.and.adjustments.to.the.printer.and.its.

configuration.

3 Heat discharge vent

It.allows.warm.air.to.vent.from.the.printer.

Be.sure.not.to.block.it.with.media.etc.

4 Ribbon window

The.amount.of.ribbon.remaining.can.be.checked.through.this.window.

5 Media window

The.amount.of.media.remaining.can.be.checked.through.this.window.

11

Chapter 1 Setup

Part Names and Functions

Inside the printer

1

2

3

4

1 Ribbon drive unit

2 Head close knob

Push.the.head.close.knob.to.lock.the.mechanism.closed..If.you.push.

on.another.part.of.the.mechanism,.the.printer.may.not.lock.closed.

correctly.

3 Ribbon holder

It.is.used.to.attach.the.ribbon.and.paper.core.

4 Front cover

It.is.removed.to.install.optional.units.such.as.the.peeler.or.cutter.

12

Chapter 1 Setup

Part Names and Functions

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Ribbon Tension Adjustment

(p.52)

Ribbon Balance Adjustment

(p.53)

Media Width Adjustment (p.51)

Ribbon Tension Adjustment

(p.52)

Ribbon Balance Adjustment

(p.53)

Media Thickness Adjustment

(p.50)

1 Front (winding side) ribbon tension adjustment knob

This.is.adjusted.according.to.the.width.of.the.ribbon.that.is.used..It.is.

also.used.when.the.ribbon.is.wrinkled.or.slips.

2 Front (winding side) ribbon left-right balance adjustment knob

It.is.used.to.perform.an.adjustment.when.the.ribbon.is.wrinkled..

Normally.set.it.to.the.center.position.

3 Media width adjustment dial

It.is.adjusted.to.match.the.width.of.the.media.

4 Back (feeding side) ribbon tension adjustment knob

This.is.adjusted.according.to.the.width.of.the.ribbon.that.is.used..Use.

it.basically.in.the.same.way.as.the.front.adjustment.knob.

5 Back (feeding side) ribbon left-right balance adjustment knob

It.is.used.to.perform.an.adjustment.when.the.ribbon.is.wrinkled..

Normally.set.it.to.the.center.position.

6 Media thickness adjustment dial

It.is.adjusted.to.match.the.thickness.of.the.media.

7 Large blue-head open lever

The.head.unit.can.be.raised.to.install.media.by.pushing.this.lever..

It.locks.the.head.unit.during.printing.

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Chapter 1 Setup

Part Names and Functions

Setting sensor positions (p.24)

Sensor Adjustments (p.47)

Installing the Media (p.25)

3

4

5

3

1

2

4

-1

-1

-2

-2

6

7

8

1 Thermal printhead

This.is.the.printhead..Avoid.touching.this.with.your.fingertips.and.

leaving.grease.or.dirt.on.the.printhead.surface.

2 Sensor arm

The.media.can.be.installed.by.raising.this.arm..

The.media.can.be.held.in.place.by.lowering.this.arm.

3 Upper sensor (3-1) and bottom sensor (3-2)

Used.as.a.transparent.sensor.or.a.reflective.sensor..Settings.for.sensor.

position.and.sensor.adjustment.should.be.performed.in.accordance.

with.the.type.of.sensor.used.

4 Media guides (Left fixed media guide (4-1) and right

movable media guide (4-2))

The.end.of.the.media.is.matched.to.the.left.fixed.media.guide,.then.the.

right.side.movable.media.guide.is.moved.horizontally.to.match.it.to.the.

media.size..And.the.movable.media.guide.is.used.as.a.guide.to.match.the.

upper.sensor.and.bottom.sensor.when.using.the.transparent.sensors.

5 Platen

Interlocked.with.the.thermal.printhead,.it.feeds.media.backwards.or.

forwards.

6 Optional unit connector cover

It.is.opened.when.the.cables.of.the.cutter.unit.and.the.peeler.unit.are.

connected..Do.not.remove.during.normal.use.

7 Media holder guide

This.guide.is.moved.horizontally.to.match.the.media.size..

The.guide.can.be.sliding.it.from.the.holder.bar.

8 Media holder bar

The.media.is.supported.by.the.media.holder.bar.when.installed.in.the.

printer.

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Chapter 1 Setup

Part Names and Functions

Operation Panel

1

2

3

4

5

6

8

7

LED Functions (p.21)

Normal Operating Mode (p.20)

1 POWER LED

This.is.lit.when.the.printer.power.is.on..(green)

2 PRINT LED

This.is.lit.when.the.printer.is.able.to.print..(green)

3 CONDITION LED

This.is.on.when.selecting.settings..(orange)

4 ERROR LED

This.is.lit.or.flashes.when.the.printer.is.in.an.alarm.or.error.status..(red)

5 PAUSE key

This.temporarily.stops.printing.

6 FEED key

This.key.feeds.the.media.to.the.top.of.the.next.label.or.form.

7 STOP key

This.stops.printing.or.cancels.the.alarm.

8 MODE/REPEAT key

This.key.exits.current.status.in.the.menu.setting.mode.or.reprints.the.

final.label,.depending.on.printer.status.

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Chapter 1 Setup

Part Names and Functions

Rear View

Serial Interface (p.62)

USB Interface (p.64)

Power ON/OFF (p.19)

Connection to Power (p.17)

1

2

3

4

5

1 Serial interface (RS232C)

This.receives.serial.transmission.of.data.from.a.host.computer.

2 Option interface

Additional.option.interface.boards.can.be.mounted..Contact.your.

retailer.if.you.want.to.use.the.option.interface.

3 USB interface

This.receives.USB.transmission.of.data.from.a.host.computer.

4 Power switch

The.is.the.power.switch.for.the.printer.

5 Power cord inlet

The.connector.of.the.enclosed.power.cord.is.connected.here.

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Chapter 1 Setup

Connection to Power

Caution

Do.not.use.any.voltage.other.than.that.displayed..Doing.so.may.lead.to.

damage.or.malfunction.

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

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

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

Power Switch

AC Outlet

Power Cord Inlet

Caution

Use.an.AC.outlet.that.accepts.a.three-pronged.plug..Otherwise,.static.

electricity.may.be.generated.and.there.will.be.danger.of.electric.shock.

Driver Installation

The.computer.may.automatically.detect.the.presence.of.the.new.printer.

when.it.is.first.started,.depending.on.the.computer.type,.interface.and.

operating.system...Follow.any.on-screen.instruction.and.also.instructions.

supplied.with.any.additional.CD-ROM.included.with.your.printer.

Your.supplier.will.assist.you.with.the.correct.drivers.and.software.which.

are.compatible.with.your.particular.computer.system.

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Chapter 1 Setup

Connection to a Computer

This.product.has.two.interfaces.that.can.be.used.to.receive.printing.

data:.a.serial.port.(RS232C).and.a.USB.port.(USB2.0)..An.optional.internal.

Ethernet,.an.IEEE1284.Parallel.or.Wireless.LAN.port.can.be.added.by.your.

dealer.

With.the.exception.of.a.wireless.LAN.connection,.an.interface.cable.is.

necessary.to.connect.the.printer.to.a.computer.

To.connect.the.cable,.proceed.as.follows:

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

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

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

Serial Interface (p.62)

USB Interface (p.64)

Serial Interface Cable

USB Interface Cable

Note:. If.an.optional.Ethernet,.an.IEEE1284.Parallel.or.Wireless.LAN.port.is.

used,.contact.your.Citizen.Systems.dealer.

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Power ON/OFF

Turning on the power

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

2. The POWER and PRINT LED are lit.

Operation Panel

Power Switch

Turning off the power

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

2. The POWER and PRINT LED go off.

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Power Switch

Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Menu Setup Mode (p.33)

Normal Operating Mode

When.the.power.is.turned.on,.the.printer.enters.normal.operating.mode..

The.control.keys.activate.the.following.functions.

1

2

4

3

1 PAUSE key: Temporarily pauses printing

.• When.this.key.is.pushed.once,.the.PRINT.LED.turns.off.and.the.

printer.temporarily.pauses.

.• When.it.is.pushed.during.printing,.the.printer.pauses.after.the.label.

currently.being.printed.is.issued..Pressing.the.key.a.second.time.

restarts.printing.and.the.remaining.number.of.designated.labels.are.

printed.

2 FEED key: Feeds media

.• Pressing.this.key.feeds.media.to.the.print.start.position...

The.distance.it.is.fed.is.determined.by.automatically.detecting.

the.front.end.of.the.media.when.using.label.media,.and.when.

continuous.media.has.been.designated,.a.fixed.quantity.is.fed,.then.

feeding.stops.

.• When.the.TEAR.OFF.setting.is.effective,.feeding.stops.when.the.

media.has.been.fed.to.the.TEAR.OFF.location.

.• When.the.optional.cutter.unit.is.installed,.the.media.is.fed.to.the.cut.

position.then.it.is.cut.

.• If.the.optional.peeler.unit.is.installed,.the.media.is.fed.to.the.peeling.

location..When.the.media.is.pausing.at.the.peeling.position,.feeding.

does.not.occur,.even.if.the.FEED.key.is.pushed.

3 STOP key: It stops printing and cancels the alarm

.• Pushing.this.key.once.during.printing.puts.the.printer.in.pause.

mode.after.the.label.is.issued..It.is.possible.to.cancel.1.batch.of.label.

issuing.data.by.pressing.the.STOP.key.for.4.seconds.or.longer.in.

pause.status..(The.PRINT.LED.flashes.at.high.speed.during.cancel.)

4 MODE/REPEAT key:

.• Pressing.this.key.reprints.the.last.label.in.PRINT.status.(when.the.

PRINT.LED.is.lit).The.last.label.issued.depends.on.the.selection.of.

the."MODE/REPEAT.key".menu.

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Normal Operating Mode

LED Functions

1 POWER LED

It.lights.up.when.printer.power.is.

turned.on..(green)

2 PRINT LED

This.is.lit.when.the.printer.is.able.to.

print..(green)

1

2

3

4

3 CONDITION LED

This.is.on.when.selecting.settings..

(orange)

4 ERROR LED

This.is.lit.or.flashes.when.the.printer.is.in.error.status..(red)

Table of Alarm and Error Indications

In.addition.to.normal.operating.mode,.when.an.abnormal.condition.is.

detected.in.the.printer,.an.alarm.sounds.and.each.LED.either.lights.up.or.

flashes.to.indicate.the.type.of.error.

Item

When.the.STOP.key.has.been.pushed

Abnormal.head.temperature

Abnormal.motor.temperature

Head.open

Media.end

Media.out

(media.location.cannot.be.detected)

Abnormal.head.resistance

Ribbon.feed.error

Ribbon.end

Communication.error

(reception.buffer.overrun)

Communication.error

(parity,.framing)

Communication.error

(transmission.buffer.overflow)

System.error

Auto.cutter.abnormality

(jamming.etc.)

PRINT.LED

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

CONDITION

LED

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF



ERROR.LED

OFF

OFF

OFF



ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

 

 

Auto.cutter.temperature.abnormal

Paper.near.end*

ON

ON

OFF OFF

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

*. Only.displayed.when.the.Paper.Near.End.Alarm.setting.under.Menu.Setup.Mode.is.On...

The.buzzer.will.not.sound.while.the.alarm.is.displayed.

Time.Axis.

→.

 .:.ON,..:.OFF

Wide.on/off.marks.indicate.slow.LED.flashing.

Small.circle.on/off.marks.indicate.quick.LED.flashing.

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Setting the Media

Media Sizes

The position of label and tag media is sensed by either a transparent sensor or a reflective sensor.

Transparent sensor: Detects the gaps between label media and notches of tag media

Reflective sensor: Detects the black mark

C

Label media

B

A

Continuous media

Notch detection Black mark detection

H

G

Label

Label

Label

J

I

I

L

M

Printed area

Menu Setting Table (p.38)

Transparent sensor Reflective sensor

Media direction

A Label width

B Liner width

C Label left edge position

Min. value mm (inches) Max. value mm (inches)

50.0 (1.97)

50.0 (1.97)

0 (0)

D Length of gap between labels 3 (0.12)

178.0 (7.01)

178.0 (7.01)

2.54 (0.10)

2539.7 (99.99)

E Label length

F Label pitch

16 (6.30)

19 (7.48)

2539.7 (99.99)

2539.7 (99.99)

G Liner thickness

H Total media thickness

0.06 (0.0025)

0.06 (0.0025)

I Position of right edge of notch 6.00 (0.24)

J Position of left edge of notch 0 (0)

0.125 (0.0049)

0.25 (0.01)

60.80 (2.39)

57.20 (2.25)

K Notch length 2.54 (0.10)

L Right edge of black mark 15.00 (0.59)

M Left edge of black mark

N Black mark width

0 (0)

3.18 (0.125)

17.80 (0.70)

66.50 (2.62)

51.5 (2.02)

17.80 (0.70)

* Use a transparent sensor for label media gaps and media with black marks.

* Use a transparent sensor for fan fold media.

* If the label pitch is 1 inch or less, set the Small Media Adjustment menu to ON and match it to the label that uses the value of the Small Media Length menu.

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Setting the Media

Installing the Media

1. Push the large blue-head open lever to release the head unit, and then lift the sensor arm by hand as shown below.

Head unit Sensor arm

Setting the Paper Near End

Sensor (p.27)

Media Sizes (p.22)

Large blue-head open lever

2. Firstly, slide the two black plastic parts of the media holder assembly together. Ensure correct alignment of the guide with the bar as it can only be installed in one direction.

When using the Paper Near End Sensor, sensor position settings should be performed. See “Setting the Paper Near

End Sensor” for how to perform the settings. (These settings are off when the product is shipped from the factory)

3. Slide the roll of media over the media bar. The media guide must be on the right side of the roll of media (as viewed from the front of the printer) with the ribbed surface of the media guide touching the media roll as shown in the illustration.

Handle

Handle

Media holder guide

Media holder bar

4. Set the media roll and media holder in to the printer as shown above. It is advisable to pull a length of media forwards and through the mechanism ready for later positioning. When lifting the media, use the handles on the media holder placed on either side.

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Setting the Media

5. Move the media roll so it is touching the leftside of the housing. Then slide the black media guide so it is touching the media on the right side.

Note:. Do.not.try.to.hold.the.media.too.tightly.with.these.guides.as.it.will.

cause.the.printer.to.jam.during.printing.

6. Setting sensor positions.

Lower the sensor arm and turn the knob, the upper sensor and bottom sensor will both move together.

Knob

Sensor arm

Upper sensor

Bottom sensor

Quick Sensor Selection Method

(Transparent Reflective) (p.47)

Adjusting the Transparent sensor (p.48)

When using a transparent sensor

.

Move.the.upper.sensor.and.bottom.sensor.close.to.the.center.of.the.

width.of.the.media.

.

When.using.media.that.is.6.inches.wide,.position.the.upper.sensor.

and.the.bottom.sensor.all.the.way.to.the.right.(large.blue-head.open.

lever.side).

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Setting the Media

Adjusting the Reflective sensor

(p.49)

When using a reflective sensor

.

Adjust.the.position.of.the.sensor.so.that.the.reflective.sensor.marker.

of.the.bottom.sensor.is.at.the.center.of.the.black.mark.of.the.media.

as.shown.below.

Bottom sensor

Media

Black mark

Black mark

Reflective sensor marker

Platen

Front

7. Lift the sensor arm up temporarily and adjust the media guide. Align the media with the fixed media guide on the left side, and then align the moveable media guide on the right side with the width of the media. Lower the sensor arm and fix the media in place.

Fixed media guide Movable media guide

Sensor arm

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Setting the Media

Media Thickness Adjustment

(p.50)

Media Width Adjustment (p.51)

8. Push the head close knob to lower and lock the head unit.

Be sure to always push the head close knob to lock the head unit. Align it with the width of the media that has been set, then set the media width and media thickness adjustment dials. See “Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments”.

Head unit

Head close knob

Media thickness adjustment

Media width adjustment

9. With the power switched on, push the FEED key to feed the media. It will halt at the next print start position.

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Setting the Media

Setting the Paper Near End Sensor

Move the protruding part of the sensor up or down, setting in a position that matches the roll of media being used.

Protruding part

3

4

1

2

5

6

Can be adjusted to 6 levels.

Media holder bar

Sensor location

1

2

5

6

3

4

Remaining roll of media

Approx. 8.5 mm

Approx. 7.5 mm

Approx. 6.5 mm

Approx. 5.5 mm

Approx. 4.5 mm

Approx. 3.5 mm

Remaining roll of media

Paper core

Note: • These settings are off when the product is shipped from the factory.

• The remaining roll of media (thickness of roll of media not including paper core) differs greatly according to the type of roll of media used. Use these values only as guidelines.

When not using the Paper Near End Sensor

Disable the Paper Near End Sensor.

With the protruding part of the sensor housed, push into the top section until it clicks.

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Selecting the ribbon winding

direction (p.38, p.45)

Setting the Ribbon

The following kinds and sizes of ribbons can be used.

Types .............................................................Inside wound and outside wound ribbon

Max. ribbon width ....................................174.0 mm (6.85 inch)

Min. ribbon width ....................................50 mm (1.97 inch)

Max. ribbon length ..................................360.0 m (1,181 ft)

Max. roll diameter ....................................74.0 mm (2.90 inch)

Inner diameter of the paper core .......25.4 ± 0.25 mm (1.00 ± 0.01 inch)

Outer diameter of the paper core ......33.4 ± 0.5 mm (1.31 ± 0.02 inch)

Lead tape length ......................................Less than 80.0 mm

Setting method

1. Check the kind of ribbon used and set the ribbon winding direction using menu setup mode or operation panel. This is the method for installing an outside wound ribbon (also known as “ink out”).

Remember, the inked surface should be facing AWAY from the printhead surface!

2. Place the attached ribbon and paper core separately on one of the two attached ribbon holders. Insert the two ribbon holders into the ribbon and paper cores ensuring that they are pushed in all the way.

Ribbon holders

Ribbon

Paper core

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Setting the Ribbon

3. Install the unused ribbon and holder in to the rear ribbon drive unit. The splines on the ribbon drive gear mechanism engage with the end of the ribbon holder.

1

2

4. Push the large blue-head open lever to release the head unit. Pull out the ribbon from the bottom of the head unit to the ribbon winding side.

5. Using the adhesive leader of the ribbon or some adhesive tape, fix the ribbon that you have pulled out on the ribbon holder on which the paper core has been set and wind it on the ribbon holder.

Winding side ribbon holder

Winding side ribbon holder

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Setting the Ribbon

6. Set the ribbon holder on which the paper core has been set in the ribbon drive unit, then rotate it in the direction shown by the arrow to remove slack and wrinkles from the ribbon.

Ribbon Tension Adjustment

(p.52)

Ribbon Balance Adjustment

(p.53)

7. Push the head close knob to lower and lock the head unit.

Be sure to always push the head close knob to lock the head unit. If the ribbon is wrinkled, push the FEED key until the wrinkles disappear. If the wrinkles do not disappear or if it slips, perform ribbon balance adjustment and ribbon tension adjustment. See “Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments” for these adjustment methods.

Head close knob

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Operation Panel (p.15)

Mode Settings

Turning.on.the.power.while.pressing.keys.in.the.following.combinations.

starts.various.functions.

Mode

HEX.dump.mode

Key operation

Turning.power.on.while.pushing.the.STOP.key.

Self.print.mode

Turning.power.on.while.pushing.the.FEED.key.

Menu.setting.mode

Turning.power.on.while.pushing.the.MODE/REPEAT.key.

HEX Dump Mode

When using label media

.

Turn.on.printer.power.while.pushing.the.STOP.key..If.the.PRINT.LED.

has.begun.to.flash.slowly,.release.the.STOP.key,.and.then.the.printer.

enters.HEX.DUMP.mode.

When using continuous media

.

Turn.on.printer.power.while.pushing.the.STOP.key..If.the.PRINT.LED.

has.stopped.flashing.slowly.and.begun.to.flash.rapidly,.release.the.

STOP.key,.and.then.the.printer.enters.HEX.dump.mode.

DUMP LIST

*. To.exit.HEX.Dump.Mode,.turn.off.the.power.to.the.printer.then.turn.the.

power.on.again.(restart).

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Mode Settings

Setting the Media (p.22)

Media Thickness Adjustment

(p.50)

Self Print Mode

Performing.a.self.test.print.is.an.easy.way.to.check.on.the.state.of.printer.

setting.and.printing.quality...Install.the.media.as.explained.in..“Installing.

the.Media”.and.then.operate.the.printer.as.follows.

Case of label media

.

Turn.on.printer.power.while.

pushing.the.FEED.key..When.the.

PRINT.LED.has.begun.to.flash.

slowly,.release.the.FEED.key..

After.it.enters.TEST.MODE.and.

media.has.fed,.two.labels.print.

then.printing.stops..

To.restart.printing,.press.the.

FEED.key.once.more.

Case of continuous media Media feed direction

.

Turn.on.printer.power.while.

pushing.the.FEED.key..When.the.

PRINT.LED.has.stopped.flashing.

slowly.and.has.begun.to.flash.

rapidly,.release.the.FEED.key..

After.it.enters.TEST.MODE.and.it.

prints.then.printing.stops...

To.restart.printing,.press.the.FEED.key.once.more.

Self print pattern

Media Adjustments

Using.the.Self.Test.Print.shown.above,.you.can.make.adjustments.to.the.

printer.settings.such.as.media.width.and.media.thickness.(printhead.

pressure)...The.location.of.these.two.adjustments.is.explained.in.Chapter.

3.and.also.shown.on.the.labels.on.the.printer’s.mechanism.

The.first.sample,.left,.shows.an.incorrectly.set.

“media.thickness.adjustment”...For.standard.label.

media,.it.is.recommended.you.set.the.blue.dial.

to.the.“0”.position..

Media Width Adjustment (p.51)

The.second.sample,.left,.shows.an.incorrectly.set.

“media.width.adjustment”...For.6-inch.or.150mm.

wide.media,.the.adjuster.should.be.set.to.the.“9”.

position.on.the.blue.dial..

The.settings.shown.above.are.for.general.label.

media.and.may.not.apply.to.specialist.media.

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Mode Settings

Menu Setup Mode

If.the.printer.power.is.turn.on.while.the.MODE/REPEAT.key.is.pressed,.the.

printer.enters.menu.setup.mode..In.this.mode,.the.printer’s.configuration.

can.be.changed.using.the.VuePrint.Menu.System...During.menu.setting.

mode,.the.PRINT.LED.and.CONDITION.LED.are.on...Media.must.be.

installed.in.the.printer.to.use.the.VuePrint.menu.system.

Light up

YES/Select/Save

Next digit

Exit to previous menu

NO/Next Item/Change Value

Functions of the keys

After.each.menu.item.is.printed,.the.printer.will.also.print.the.function.

of.each.of.the.buttons.at.that.time...They.vary.slightly.depending.on.the.

menu.selected.but.generally.fit.the.following..guidelines:

PAUSE key (YES/Select/Save):

.

It.is.pushed.to.either.select.the.current.menu.option.or.to.save.the.

new.setting.after.which.it.advances.to.the.next.menu.

STOP key (NO/Next Item/Change Value):

.

Whilst.changing.a.menu.value.(such.as.head.temperature),.pressing.

this.key.displays.the.next.menu.value.available.but.does.not.save.the.

setting.

.

In.the.“main.menu“,.pressing.this.key.moves.to.the.next.menu.available.

FEED key (Next digit):

.

With.some.menu.options.such.as.head.temperature,.there.is.more.

than.one.“digit”.than.can.be.changed..

.

This.key.moves.the..cursor.to.the.next.digit.

MODE/REPEAT key (Exit to previous menu):

.

Exits.the.current.menu.or.the.VuePrint.menu.system.

Caution

When.you.are.changing.a.menu.value,.pressing.the.“PAUSE”.key.

(YES).causes.the.printer.to.save.the.currently.selected.parameter..

The.CONDITION.LED.flashes.briefly..Do.not.turn.off.the.power.to.the.

printer.at.this.time.as.this.may.cause.a.malfunction.

If.the.power.is.accidentally.turned.off,.first.reset.the.printer.to.

factory.defaults.

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Mode Settings [Datamax® Emulation]

Menu Setting Flow Chart

The.following.is.a.flow.chart.showing.the.CL-S6621.VuePrint.menu.system.

Datamax® Emulation

Menu Setup Mode (p.33)

MODE/REPEAT key + Power on

Printing during top menu setting (p.36)

EXIT

Do you want to reset this printer to factory settings?

NO

YES

NO

Press FEED key for 3 seconds

Are you sure?

Initialization of the content of the settings

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

Printing of contents of settings

(p.37)

EXIT Do you want to print the current menu settings?

NO

YES

Printing the contents of the present setting

Printing during sub menu setting (p.36)

EXIT Do you want to change the menu settings?

NO

YES

EXIT

Do you want to print the current menu settings?

NO

YES Printing the content of the changes

Completed

YES / Select / Save

Next Digit

Exit to previous menu

EXIT Do you want to change "Global Config

Menu" items?

NO

EXIT Do you want to change "Page Setup

Menu" items?

NO

EXIT Do you want to change "System Setup

Menu" items?

NO

EXIT

EXIT

Do you want to change "After Print

Menu" items?

NO

Do you want to change "Interface

Menu" items?

NO

YES

• Config Set

YES

YES

YES

YES

• Sensor Level

• Paper End Level

• Error Reporting

• Buzzer Select

• Metric/Inch

• Max Media Length

• Settings Lock

• Keyboard Lock

• Standby Mode

• Standby Timer

• Paper Near End Status

• Paper Near End Alarm

• Control Code

• Emulation Select

• Emulation Auto Detect

• AutoConfigure

• Function Select

• Cutter Action

• Paper Position

• Mode/Repeat Key

• RS-232C Baud

• RS-232C Parity

• RS-232C Length

• RS-232C Stop bit

• RS-232C X-ON

• IEEE1284

• Web Monitor

• USB Device Class

• USB VCOM Protocol

• USB 2.0 High Speed

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Operation Panel

NO / Next Item / Change Value

EXIT

Print Speed

SAVE

Change

Value

Changing the parameter

SAVE

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

Print Darkness

Change

Value

Changing the parameter

SAVE SAVE

• Darkness Adjust

• Print Method

• Ribbon Winding

• Continuous Media Length

• Vertical Position

• Horizontal Shift

• Vertical Image Shift

• Auto Side Shift

• Media Sensor

• Small Media Adjustment

Small Media Length

SAVE

Change

Value

Changing the parameter

SAVE

EXIT

EXIT

Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Mode Settings [Zebra® Emulation]

Zebra® Emulation

Menu Setup Mode (p.33)

MODE/REPEAT key + Power on

Printing during top menu setting (p.36)

EXIT

Do you want to reset this printer to factory settings?

NO

YES

NO

Press FEED key for 3 seconds

Are you sure?

Initialization of the content of the settings

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

Printing of contents of settings

(p.37)

EXIT Do you want to print the current menu settings?

NO

YES

Printing the contents of the present setting

Printing during sub menu setting (p.36)

EXIT Do you want to change the menu settings?

NO

YES

EXIT

Do you want to print the current menu settings?

NO

YES Printing the content of the changes

Completed

YES / Select / Save

Next Digit

Exit to previous menu

EXIT Do you want to change "Global Config

Menu" items?

NO

EXIT Do you want to change "Page Setup

Menu" items?

NO

EXIT Do you want to change "System Setup

Menu" items?

NO

EXIT

EXIT

Do you want to change "After Print

Menu" items?

NO

Do you want to change "Interface

Menu" items?

NO

YES

• Config Set

YES

YES

YES

YES

• Sensor Level

• Paper End Level

• Error Reporting

• Buzzer Select

• Metric/Inch

• Max Media Length

• Settings Lock

• Keyboard Lock

• Standby Mode

• Standby Timer

• Paper Near End Status

• Paper Near End Alarm

• Media Power Up

• CI Lock

• Emulation Select

• Emulation Auto Detect

• AutoConfigure

• Function Select

• Cutter Action

• Paper Position

• Mode/Repeat Key

• RS-232C Baud

• RS-232C Parity

• RS-232C Length

• RS-232C Stop bit

• RS-232C X-ON

• IEEE1284

• Web Monitor

• USB Device Class

• USB VCOM Protocol

• USB 2.0 High Speed

Operation Panel

NO / Next Item / Change Value

EXIT

Print Speed

SAVE

Change

Value

Changing the parameter

SAVE

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

Print Darkness

Change

Value

Changing the parameter

SAVE SAVE

• Darkness Adjust

• Print Method

• Ribbon Winding

• Continuous Media Length

• Vertical Position

• Horizontal Shift

• Vertical Image Shift

• Auto Side Shift

• Media Sensor

• Small Media Adjustment

Small Media Length

SAVE

Change

Value

Changing the parameter

SAVE

EXIT

EXIT

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Mode Settings

Menu Setting Flow Chart (p.34)

This.particular.example.is.changing.the.print.speed.and.print.darkness.

then.continues.through.the.remainder.of.the.“Print.Setup”.menu.

The.actual.output.from.the.printer.is.“vertically.reversed”.due.to.the.way.

the.printer.outputs.the.menu.options..Please.look.at.the.example.below.

to.see.how.the.output.changes.

Printing during top menu setting

Menu Setting Flow Chart (p.34)

<Example of CL-S6621 Datamax® emulation selected>

Printing during sub menu setting

<Example of CL-S6621 Datamax® emulation selected>

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Mode Settings

Menu Setting Flow Chart (p.34)

Printing of contents of settings

Machine Information

Model Number

Boot Version

ROM Version

ROM Date (DD//MM//YY)

ROM Check Sum

FPGA Version

Head Check

Print Counter

Service Counter

Cut Counter

Sensor Monitor

Option Interface

: CL-S6621

: X.X

: XXXXXXXX

: XX/XX/XX

: XXXX

: XXXXXXX

: OK

: 0000.872 km

: 0000.872 km

: 83

: 2.56 V

: None

Current Menu Setting

[Global Config Menu]

Config Set : 1

[Page Setup Menu]

Print Speed

Print Darkness

Darkness Adjust

Print Method

Ribbon Winding

: 6 IPS

: 10

: 00

: Thermal Transfer

: Outside

Continuous Media Length : 4.00 inch

Vertical Position

Horizontal Shift

Vertical Image Shift

Auto Side Shift

Media Sensor

Small Media Adjustment

Small Media Length

Symbol Set

: 0.00 inch

: 0.00 inch

: 0.00 inch

: 0 dot

: See Through

: Off

: 1.00 inch

: PM *

[System Setup Menu]

Sensor Level

Paper End Level

Error Reporting

Buzzer Select

Metric/Inch

Max Media Length

Settings Lock

Keyboard Lock

Standby Mode

Standby Timer

Paper Near End Status

Paper Near End Alarm

Control Code

Emulation Select

Emulation Auto Detect

: 1.7 V

: 2.80 V

: On Printing

: On

: Inch

: 10.00 inch

: Off

: Off

: Off

: 5 min

: On

: Off

: STD

: DM4

: Full Auto

[After Print Menu]

AutoConfigure

Function Select

Cutter Action

Paper Position

Mode/Repeat Key

: On

: Tear

: Backfeed

: 0.00 inch

: Disabled

[Interface Menu]

RS-232C Baud rate

RS-232C Parity

RS-232C Length

RS-232C Stop bit

RS-232C X-ON

IEEE 1284

USB Device Class

USB VCOM Protocol

USB 2.0 High Speed

: 9600 bps

: None

: 8 bit

: 1 bit

: Yes

: On

: Printer

: Auto

: On

<Example of CL-S6621 Datamax® emulation selected>

*.The.settings.of.the.Symbol.Set.can.be.changed.only.by.a.command.

Note:. Citizen.continually.enhances.its.printers.with.new.options.and.

settings.based.on.our.customer’s.requests..Extra.or.changed.menu.

items.may.appear.on.the.above.print.out.in.some.case.

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Mode Settings

[Datamax® Emulation]

Menu Setting Table

Global Config menu.-.allows.you.to.switch.between.3.complete.‘config.sets’.contained.within.the.printer.

Page Setup Menu.-.allows.you.to.change.settings.related.to.the.media.or.print.quality.

System Setup Menu.-.allows.you.to.change.settings.for.the.printer.hardware.and.basic.control.systems.

After Print Menu.-.changes.how.the.printer.reacts.after.the.label.has.been.printed.

Interfaces.-.changes.interface.parameters.such.as.baud.rate.

Menu Setting

Datamax® Emulation

Top Menu Sub Menu

Global configuration

Page Setup Print.Speed

Print.Darkness

Default

Config.Set.1

6.IPS

10

Menu

Config.Set.1

Config.Set.2

Config.Set.3

2.to.6.IPS

00.to.30

Remarks

Sets.the.Config.Set.

Printing.speed.setting.

Print.darkness.setting.

(printhead.temperature)

Darkness.command.adjustment

Selecting.thermal.transfer.(ribbon)/direct.

thermal.media

Selecting.the.ribbon.winding.direction.

Darkness.Adjust

Print.Method

Ribbon.Winding

Continuous.Media.

Length

0 -10.to.10

Thermal.transfer Thermal.transfer

Direct.thermal

Outside

4.00.inch

101.6.mm

Outside

Inside

0.25.to.99.99.inch

6.40.to.2539.7.mm

Vertical.Position

Horizontal.Shift

0.00.inch

0.0.mm

0.00.inch

0.0.mm

Vertical.Image.Shift 0.00.inch

0.0.mm

.Auto.Side.Shift

00.dots

-1.00.to.1.00.inch

-25.4.to.25.4.mm

-1.00.to.1.00.inch

-25.4.to.25.4.mm

0.00.to.32.00.inch

0.0.to.812.8.mm

00.to.15.dots

Media.Sensor

See.Through

Setting.default.length.of.continuous.media,.

if.selected..;.the.lower.line.is.in.metric.mode.

Print.start.position.adjustment

Horizontal.printing.location.adjustment

Adjust.the.off.set.value.in.vertical.when.

mapping.data.on.a.RAM.

Allows.horizontal.shifting.of.printing.

position.by.specified.number.of.dots.per.

page..Effective.when.load.is.applied.to.a.

specific.head.area,.like.vertical.lines.

Label.sensor.selection

System Setup

Small.Media.

Adjustment

Off

Small.Media.Length 1.00.inch

25.4.mm

Sensor.Level

1.7.V

Paper.End.Level

Error.Reporting

2.80.V

On.Printing

Buzzer.Select

On

See.Through

Reflect

None

On

Off

0.25.to.1.00.inch

6.40.to.25.4.mm

0.0.V.to.3.3.V

0.01.to.3.00.V

On.Printing

Immediate

On

Off

Setting.for.small.labels

Setting.length.of.small.label.media

Setting.the.threshold.of.the.sensor

Sets.the.paper.end.level.

Setting.for.error.report.

Setting.buzzer.sounding.conditions

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Mode Settings

[Datamax® Emulation]

Top Menu Sub Menu

Metric/Inch

Default

Inch

Max Media Length 10.00 inch

254.0 mm

Settings Lock Off

Keyboard Lock

Standby Mode

Off

Off

After Print

Standby Timer

Paper Near End

Status

Paper Near End

Alarm

Control Code

5 min

On

Off

STD

Emulation Select DM4

Emulation Auto

Detect

AutoConfigure

Full Auto

On

Function Select Tear

1 to 1440 min

On

Off

On

Off

STD

ALT

ALT-2

DMI

DM4

DPP

ZPI2

On

Off

Full Auto

On

Off

On

Off

On

Off

Menu

Inch mm

1.00 to 99.99 inch

25. 4 to 2539.7 mm

On

Off

Off

Tear

Peel On*

Cut On*

Remarks

Setting the units used

Setting the maximum label length

When on, prevents software commands from changing the values set by the VuePrint menu

Prevents the control panel from affecting the printer’s configuration. (User “lock-out”)

Choose the Standby Mode.

If you switch on the Standby Mode, the printer will go into power-saving mode after the elapse of the time set by the Standby

Timer.

You can set the time it takes for the machine to go into Standby Mode.

Settings for whether or not paper near end status will be reflected in status.

Settings for whether or not LED display will be used to display paper near end.

Selects between the Standard STX control code or the “Alternative” code. Sometimes called “AS400 mode”.

Selects DataMax®/Zebra® compatibility

DMI: DataMax® IClass

DM4: DataMax® 400 like

DPP: DataMax® Prodigy Plus®

ZPI2: Zebra® Emulation

Selects the detection of Datamax® and

Zebra® emulation.

Optional auto configure

On .....Auto configure effective.

If a peeler unit or auto-cutter is installed, each mode is automatically set regardless of the “function select” setting.

Off ....Auto configure ineffective.

When a peeler unit or auto-cutter is installed but has not been started, it is off and the operation is selected by

“Function select”.

Selects the type of options installed and adjusts the “paper stop” position accordingly.

For example, the position where the label stops in “Tear” mode is different to that in

“Peel On” mode.

* Effective only when the optional unit is attached.

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Mode Settings

[Datamax® Emulation]

Top Menu Sub Menu

Cutter Action*

Default

Backfeed

Paper Position 0.00 inch

0.0 mm

Mode/Repeat Key Disabled

Interface RS-232C Baud

RS-232C Parity

RS-232C Length

RS-232C Stop bit

RS-232C X-ON

IEEE1284

Web Monitor**

9600

None

8 bits

1 bit

Yes

On

Auto

USB Device Class Printer

USB VCOM Protocol Auto

On

Off

Auto

On

Off

Printer

VCOM

Auto

DTR

X-ON

115200

57600

38400

19200

9600

4800

2400

None

Odd

Even

8 bits

7 bits

1 bit

2 bits

Yes

No

USB 2.0 High Speed On On

Off

* Effective only when the optional unit is attached.

** Displayed only when an optional LAN board is connected to a printer.

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Menu

Backfeed

Through

Peel/Cut/Tear Off

0.00 to 2.00 inch

0.0 to 50.8 mm

Peel/Cut/Tear On

-1.00 to 1.00 inch

-25.4 to 25.4 mm

LabelSet

LastOne

Disabled

Remarks

Cutter operating method setting

Backfeed: it feeds back after each cutting operation.

Through: when the number copied = n, the back end of sheet 1 to n-1 passes through, and the back end of the final page that is a single sheet is copied and fed back.

The stop position can be fine tuned using this menu setting. The general stop position is selected depending on the “Function” selected above.

Repeat method selection

LabelSet:

Reissues multiple labels.

LastOne:

Issues only the final page.

In count case, it issues only 1 label while

continuing.

Disabled:

Makes the repeat key invalid.

Sets the baud rate of the serial interface.

• Interface related settings are effective after the power is turned on again.

Sets the communication parity of the serial interface.

Sets the character length of the serial interface.

Sets the stop bit of the serial interface.

Selects the X-ON flow control of the serial interface.

Enable or disables the ‘enhanced’ features of the IEEE1284 parallel interface.

Selecting the web monitor function.

Selects the USB device class.

Selects the protocol (flow control) when operating USB VCOM.

Settings for enabling / disabling USB 2.0

High Speed.

Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Mode Settings

[Zebra® Emulation]

Zebra® Emulation

Top Menu

Global configuration

Page Setup

Sub Menu

Print.Speed

Print.Darkness

Default

Config.Set.1

6.IPS

10

Menu

Config.Set.1

Config.Set.2

Config.Set.3

2.to.6.IPS

00.to.30

Darkness.Adjust

Print.Method

Ribbon.Winding

Continuous.Media.

Length

Vertical.Position

Horizontal.Shift

0 -10.to.10

Thermal.transfer Thermal.transfer

Direct.thermal

Outside Outside

Inside

4.00.inch

101.6.mm

0.00.inch

0.0.mm

0.00.inch

0.0.mm

Vertical.Image.Shift 000.dots

0.25.to.99.99.inch

6.40.to.2539.7.mm

-1.00.to.1.00.inch

-25.4.to.25.4.mm

-1.00.to.1.00.inch

-25.4.to.25.4.mm

-120.to.120.dots

Auto.Side.Shift

00.dots

00.to.15.dots

Remarks

Sets.the.Config.Set.

Printing.speed.setting.

Print.darkness.setting.

(printhead.temperature)

Darkness.command.adjustment

Selecting.thermal.transfer.(ribbon)/direct.

thermal.media

Selecting.the.ribbon.winding.direction.

Setting.default.length.of.continuous.media,.

if.selected..;.the.lower.line.is.in.metric.mode.

Print.start.position.adjustment

Horizontal.printing.location.adjustment

Adjust.the.off.set.value.in.vertical.when.

mapping.data.on.a.RAM.

Allows.horizontal.shifting.of.printing.

position.by.specified.number.of.dots.per.

page..Effective.when.load.is.applied.to.a.

specific.head.area,.like.vertical.lines.

Label.sensor.selection

System Setup

Media.Sensor

Small.Media.

Adjustment

Off

Small.Media.Length 1.00.inch

25.4.mm

Sensor.Level

Paper.End.Level

Error.Reporting

1.7.V

2.80.V

On.Printing

Buzzer.Select

Metric/Inch

On

Inch

Max.Media.Length 10.00.inch

254.0.mm

Settings.Lock

Off

Keyboard.Lock

See.Through

Off

See.Through

Reflect

None

On

Off

0.25.to.1.00.inch

6.40.to.25.4.mm

0.0.V.to.3.3.V

0.01.to.3.00.V

On.Printing

Immediate

On

Off

Inch mm

1.00.to.99.99.inch

25..4.to.2539.7.mm

On

Off

On

Off

Setting.for.small.labels

Setting.length.of.small.label.media

Setting.the.threshold.of.the.sensor

Sets.the.paper.end.level.

Setting.for.error.report.

Setting.buzzer.sounding.conditions

Setting.the.units.used

Setting.the.maximum.label.length

When.on,.prevents.software.commands.

from.changing.the.values.set.by.the.VuePrint.

menu

Prevents.the.control.panel.from.affecting.

the.printer’s.configuration..(User.“lock-out”)

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Mode Settings

[Zebra® Emulation]

Top Menu Sub Menu

Standby Mode

Default

Off

Menu

On

Off

After Print

Standby Timer

Paper Near End

Status

Paper Near End

Alarm

Media Power Up

CI Lock

Emulation Select

5 min

On

Off

Off

Off

ZPI2

Emulation Auto

Detect

AutoConfigure

Full Auto

On

1 to 1440 min

On

Off

On

Off

On

Off

On

Off

DM4

DMI

DPP

ZPI2

On

Off

Full Auto

On

Off

Function Select Tear

Cutter Action* Backfeed

Off

Tear

Peel On*

Cut On*

Backfeed

Through

Remarks

Choose the Standby Mode.

If you switch on the Standby Mode, the printer will go into power-saving mode after the elapse of the time set by the Standby

Timer.

You can set the time it takes for the machine to go into Standby Mode.

Settings for whether or not paper near end status will be reflected in status.

Settings for whether or not LED display will be used to display paper near end.

Selects whether or not to initiate media measurement when the power in ON.

Activates/deactivates the CI command.

Selects DataMax®/Zebra® compatibility

DM4: DataMax® 400

DMI: DataMax® IClass

DPP: DataMax® Prodigy Plus®

ZPI2: Zebra® Emulation

Selects the detection of Datamax® and

Zebra® emulation.

Optional auto configure

On .....Auto configure effective.

If a peeler unit or auto-cutter is installed, each mode is automatically set regardless of the “function select” setting.

Off ....Auto configure ineffective.

When a peeler unit or auto-cutter is installed but has not been started, it is off and the operation is selected by

“Function select”.

Selects the type of options installed and adjusts the “paper stop” position accordingly.

For example, the position where the label stops in “Tear” mode is different to that in

“Peel On” mode.

Cutter operating method setting

Backfeed: it feeds back after each cutting operation.

Through: when the number copied = n, the back end of sheet 1 to n-1 passes through, and the back end of the final page that is a single sheet is copied and fed back.

* Effective only when the optional unit is attached.

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Mode Settings

[Zebra® Emulation]

Top Menu Sub Menu

Paper Position

Default

0.00 inch

0.0 mm

Mode/Repeat Key Disabled

Interface RS-232C Baud

RS-232C Parity

RS-232C Length

RS-232C Stop bit

RS-232C X-ON

9600

None

8 bits

1 bit

Yes

IEEE1284

Web Monitor*

USB Device Class

On

Auto

Printer

USB VCOM Protocol Auto

On

Off

Auto

On

Off

Printer

VCOM

Auto

DTR

X-ON

USB 2.0 High Speed On On

Off

* Displayed only when an optional LAN board is connected to a printer.

115200

57600

38400

19200

9600

4800

2400

None

Odd

Even

8 bits

7 bits

1 bit

2 bits

Yes

No

Menu

Peel/Cut/Tear Off

0.00 to 2.00 inch

0.0 to 50.8 mm

Peel/Cut/Tear On

-1.00 to 1.00 inch

-25.4 to 25.4 mm

LastOne

Disabled

Remarks

The stop position can be fine tuned using this menu setting. The general stop position is selected depending on the “Function” selected above.

Repeat method selection

LastOne:

Issues only the final page.

In count case, it issues only 1 label while

continuing.

Disabled:

Makes the repeat key invalid.

Sets the baud rate of the serial interface.

• Interface related settings are effective after the power is turned on again.

Sets the communication parity of the serial interface.

Sets the character length of the serial interface.

Sets the stop bit of the serial interface.

Selects the X-ON flow control of the serial interface.

Enable or disables the ‘enhanced’ features of the IEEE1284 parallel interface.

Selecting the web monitor function.

Selects the USB device class.

Selects the protocol (flow control) when operating USB VCOM.

Settings for enabling / disabling USB 2.0

High Speed.

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Menu Setup Mode (p.33)

Quick Setup of the Print Method

The.print.method.(thermal.transfer.method/direct.thermal.method).can.

be.set.using.operation.panel.in.addition.to.menu.setting.mode.

Caution

Be.sure.to.always.shut.off.the.operation.of.print.before.changing.a.

setting..You.cannot.change.a.setting.during.printing.(including.pause).

Setting method

Each.time.you.push.the.PAUSE.key.while.pushing.the.MODE/REPEAT.

key,.a.buzzer.sounds.and.the.printer.switches.between.thermal.transfer.

method.and.direct.thermal.method.

. If.thermal.transfer.method.has.been.selected,.the.buzzer.sounds.once.

and.the.CONDITION.LED.flashes.

.

If.direct.thermal.method.has.been.selected,.the.buzzer.sounds.twice.

and.the.CONDITION.LED.flashes.

.

The.change.is.complete.when.the.CONDITION.LED.goes.out.

.

Changes.will.remain.in.effect.even.after.the.power.is.turned.off.

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Menu Setting Table (p.39, p.42)

Selecting the Ribbon Winding Direction

Besides the Menu Setup Mode, you can also select the ribbon winding direction (outside-wound / inside-wound) by using the keys on the

Operation Panel.

Outside-wound and inside-wound will switch from one to another each time you press the PAUSE key for 4 seconds or more while pressing the

MODE/REPEAT key when not printing.

 If the outside-wound (also known as “ink out”) gets selected, the buzzer will sound 3 times, and CONDITION LED will flash.

 If the inside-wound (also known as “ink in”) gets selected, the buzzer will sound 4 times, and CONDITION LED will flash.

When the lights go out on the CONDITION LED, selection is finalized.

Changes will remain in effect even after the power is turned off.

Note: The winding direction cannot be changed when printing.

Emulation Auto Detect: Cross-Emulation

TM

A different emulation will be detected when the Emulation Auto Detect of the System Setup is set to On or Full Auto. (Detects Zebra® when

Datamax® is selected, and Datamax® when Zebra® is selected.)

If the “Emulation Auto Detect” is set to “On”

If the “Emulation Auto-Detect” is set to “On”, this will cause the

CONDITION LED to flash when it detects an alternative emulation. By selecting MODE/REPEAT KEY, the printer will restart and emulation will automatically make a switch. By selecting another KEY, detection will be canceled, and CONDITION LED will turn Off.

If the “Emulation Auto Detect” is set to “Full Auto”

If the “Emulation Auto Detect” is set to “Full Auto”, this will cause the printer to restart when it detects an alternative emulation, and emulation will automatically make a switch.

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Menu Setting Table (p.39, p.42)

Manually Selecting the Printer Emulation

To manually choose between Datamax® and Zebra® emulations, you can use the VuePrint menu system. The Emulation Select option in the System

Setup menu allows you to do this.

Alternatively, you can use the “Quick Switch” option as follows:

1. Turn on the printer holding down PAUSE and FEED keys together.

The printer will beep three times and the CONDITION LED will flash.

2. Press FEED key once for Datamax® emulation.

3. Press FEED key two times for Zebra® emulation.

The printer beeps each time the feed key is pressed.

4. To save the new selection, press MODE/REPEAT key.

The printer will beep three times and then restarts.

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Sensor Adjustments

The.sensing.level.of.both.the.transparent.(see.thru).and.reflective.sensors.

is.adjusted.separately.and.independently..Firstly,.the.sensor.type.must.

be.selected.either.using.the.VuePrint.menu.system.or.the.Sensor.Method.

Selection.shown.below..Then.the.adjustment.and.calibration.of.the.

sensor.can.be.made.

Entering Sensor Adjustment Mode

1. Turn on the power while pushing the PAUSE key, FEED key, and STOP key simultaneously.

Power Switch

2. After the PRINT LED and CONDITION LED light up, release the keys to change the printer to sensor adjustment setting mode.

Installing the Media (p.23)

Quick Sensor Selection Method (Transparent Reflective)

To.switch.from.transparent.to.reflective.sensor,.ensure.the.CONDITION.

LED.is.lit.then.hold.down.the.MODE/REPEAT.key.and.then.press.the.STOP.

key..Each.time.you.press.the.STOP.key,.you.switch.to.back.and.forth.

between.the.two.sensor.types.

If.the.transparent.sensor.is.selected,.the.PRINT.LED.lights.up.and.the.

buzzer.sounds.once...If.the.reflective.sensor.is.selected,.the.PRINT.LED.

flashes.slowly.and.the.buzzer.sounds.twice..

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Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments

Sensor Adjustments

Installing the Media (p.24)

Quick Sensor Selection Method

(Transparent Reflective) (p.47)

Adjusting the Transparent sensor

1. Select the transparent sensor, and open the sensor arm.

2. Install only the liner media (label backing paper) with the label media removed so that it will pass between the platen roller and the media sensor. (Be careful that media with black marks does not pass the media sensor.) Then close the sensor arm and the printhead.

Upper sensor

Label Media gap

Liner media

Bottom sensor

3. If the PAUSE key is pressed and released while the MODE/

REPEAT key is pressed, the PRINT LED goes off, after the

CONDITION LED switches from lit to rapid flashing, media feeding starts, and the sensor is automatically adjusted.

4. If automatic adjustment stops normally, the PRINT LED and

CONDITION LED return to their original status. If it stops abnormally (adjustment impossible), the CONDITION LED and ERROR LED flash.

5. If the STOP key is pushed, it exits sensor adjustment mode.

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Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments

Sensor Adjustments

Quick Sensor Selection Method

(Transparent Reflective) (p.47)

Adjusting the Reflective sensor

1. Select the reflective sensor.

2. With the reflective sensor selected, install the label media so that it is between the platen roller and the media sensor.

(Be careful that black mark and media gap do not pass the media sensor.) Then close the sensor arm and the printhead.

Label

Black mark Liner media

Bottom sensor

3. If the PAUSE key is pressed and released while the MODE/

REPEAT key is pressed, PRINT LED goes off, the CONDITION

LED switches from lit to rapid flashing, media feeding starts, and the sensor is automatically adjusted.

4. If automatic adjustment stops normally, the PRINT LED and

CONDITION LED return to their original status. If it does not stop normally (adjustment impossible), the CONDITION LED and ERROR LED flash.

5. If the STOP key is pushed, it exits sensor adjustment mode.

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Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments

Installing the Media (p.26)

Self Print Mode (p.32)

Media Thickness Adjustment

It.may.be.necessary.to.adjust.the.printer.according.to.the.thickness.of.

the.media.being.used..This.can.be.done.easily.by.rotating.the.media.

adjustment.dial.to.improve.the.print.quality.

•. Poor.print.quality.across.the.complete.printout.means.wrongly.set.

media.thickness...See.this.section.

•. Poor.print.quality.on.one.side.of.a.printout.means.wrongly.set.media.

width...See.next.section.

When using standard label media, high quality media or direct thermal media

Adjust.while.performing.test.printing.by.turning.the.dial.from.the.

smallest.number.on.the.dial.to.the.largest.number.on.the.dial.one.step.at.

a.time.

When using thicker media (tags, card, etc.)

Adjust.while.performing.test.printing.by.turning.the.dial.from.the.

smallest.number.on.the.dial.to.the.largest.number.on.the.dial.one.step.at.

a.time.

Media thickness adjustment dial

Media Thickness

Dial Position

0

1

3-5

6-9

Suggested media type

Direct.thermal.media.(thin.media)

Standard.Label.media,.Direct.thermal.media

Thicker.backing.paper.labels

Cards,.tags,.thicker.media.stock.

These.values.are.guidelines...The.exact.media.being.used.must.be.

matched.with.the.correct.media.thickness.adjustment.position.

•. When.shipped.from.the.factory,.it.is.set.at.dial.1.

•. The.offset.adjustment.varies.according.to.the.thickness.and.the.

hardness.of.the.media.

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Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments

Installing the Media (p.26)

Self Print Mode (p.32)

Media Width Adjustment

The.head.pressure.varies.according.to.the.width.of.the.media.being.printed..

The.head.pressure.balance.must.be.adjusted.according.to.media.width.so.

that.constant.head.pressure.is.applied.to.the.head..With.this.printer,.it.can.

be.adjusted.easily.by.turning.the.media.width.adjustment.dial..

If.the.printing.is.blurred.or.lightly.printed.on.one.side.or.the.media.moves.

in.a.zigzag.pattern.adjust.the.head.pressure.balance.

After.making.an.adjustment,.confirm.the.output.quality.with.a.test.print.

Caution

When.using.narrow.media,.be.sure.to.MAKE.this.adjustment..(If.you.

do.not,.the.head.may.be.damaged.by.jamming,.etc.)

Media width adjustment dial

9

Dial position

0

1

2

5

6

3

4

7

8

9

Media width mm (inches)

50.0.to.62.0.mm.(1.97.to.2.44)

62.0.to.76.0.mm.(2.44.to.2.99)

76.0.to.88.0.mm.(2.99.to.3.46)

88.0.to.99.0.mm.(3.46.to.3.90)

99.0.to.108.0.mm.(3.90.to.4.25).

108.0.to.118.0.mm.(4.25.to.4.65)

118.0.to.133.0.mm.(4.65.to.5.24)

133.0.to.148.0.mm.(5.24.to.5.83)

148.0.to.163.0.mm.(5.83.to.6.42)

163.0.to.178.0.mm.(6.42.to.7.01)..

(setting.when.shipped)

The.following.values.are.criteria.

Head pressure

Low

High

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Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments

Setting the Ribbon (p.28)

Adjusting the Ribbon

When.using.narrow-width.ribbons.or.very.specialist.thermal.ribbon.

material,.it.may.be.necessary.to.adjust.the.ribbon.tension.and.ribbon.

balance.adjustments.to.avoid.ribbon.wrinkle.or.slippage.

Self Print Mode (p.32)

Front ribbon tension adjustment knob

Front ribbon left-right balance adjustment knob

Back ribbon tension adjustment knob

Back ribbon left-right balance adjustment knob

Ribbon Tension Adjustment

The.ribbon.tension.has.three.adjustment.positions.on.both.the.feeding.

side.(back.side).and.winding.side.(front.side).

Strong

Front

Weak

Back

Weak

Adjustment criteria

Ribbon width of 6 inches: strong

Ribbon width of 4 inches: medium

Ribbon width of 2 inches: weak

Strong

First.make.a.test.print.and.then.adjust.the.printer.as.required:

•. Slippage.of.the.ribbon.causes.a.dirty.film.to.be.seen.on.the.media.

. Reduce.the.tension.adjusters

•. Ribbon.wrinkle.(diagonal.lines.across.printout):..Increase.the.ribbon.

tension.

After.making.any.adjustments,.print.another.test.print.or.two.to.make.

sure.the.ribbon.is.feeding.correctly.

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Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments

Adjusting the Ribbon

Ribbon Balance Adjustment

Do.this.adjustment.by.turning.the.front.and.back.balance.adjustment.

knobs..If.the.ribbon.is.wrinkled,.adjust.it.as.follows..The.scale.is.usually.

aligned.with.the.center.

Adjustment procedure

1. Check between the supply side ribbon and the back balance adjustment knob to find out on which side the ribbon is loose.

Checking which side is loose.

Case of looseness on the side opposite the adjustment knob

2. Turn the front adjustment knob to the right to remove the looseness, then make a test print to ensure that the ribbon is not wrinkled.

.

If.it.is.wrinkled,.turn.the.back.adjustment.knob.to.the.right.and.do.the.test.

printing.again.and.check.to.make.sure.that.the.ribbon.is.not.wrinkled.

In case the ribbon is wrinkled

Front balance adjustment knob Back balance adjustment knob

Case of looseness on the adjustment knob side

3. Turn the front adjustment knob to the left to remove the looseness, then make a test print to ensure that the ribbon is not wrinkled.

.

If.it.is.wrinkled,.turn.the.back.adjustment.knob.to.the.left.and.do.the.test.

printing.again.and.check.to.make.sure.that.the.ribbon.is.not.wrinkled.

In case the ribbon is wrinkled

Front balance adjustment knob

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Back balance adjustment knob

Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments

Cleaning

Wipe.off.any.foreign.matter.such.as.media.dust,.dirt.and.adhesive.substances.

built.up.around.the.printhead.with.the.head.cleaning.pen.(head.cleaner).

provided,.and.use.a.soft.cloth.soaked.in.ethyl.alcohol.for.the.platen.etc.

It.is.particularly.important.to.clean.the.thermal.printhead.after.printing.on.

thermal.media.for.long.periods,.which.will.guarantee.the.print.quality.and.

extend.the.life.of.the.thermal.printhead.

Note:. Always.use.the.head.cleaner.when.cleaning.the.thermal.printhead.

Thermal printhead

Head cleaner

Ribbon guide roller

Guide shaft

Platen

Caution

Do.not.use.any.solvent.other.than.ethyl.alcohol..Solvents.such.as.

benzene,.acetone.and.thinner.will.dissolve.plastic.parts.and.destroy.

the.thermal.printhead,.platen.and.much.of.the.printer!

Try.to.avoid.using.“excessive.amounts”.of.ethyl.alcohol.to.clean.the.

platen..Excessive.use.will.harden.the.platen.surface.prematurely.

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Connection to Power (p.17)

Cleaning (p.54)

Setting the Ribbon (p.28)

Troubleshooting

This.section.explains.corrective.actions.taken.when.the.printer.

malfunctions.or.when.an.error.message.is.displayed.

Items to check when a malfunction occurs

When.the.printer.malfunctions.during.operation,.take.corrective.action.

with.reference.to.the.following.table..If.the.corrective.action.does.not.

solve.the.problem,.consult.with.the.service.personnel.at.the.dealer.where.

you.purchased.the.printer.

Indication

The.LED.do.not.

light.up.when.

printer.power.

is.connected.

Check

1). Is.the.plug.of.the.

power.cord.correctly.

inserted.into.the.

electric.outlet?

2). Is.the.connector.of.the.

power.cord.correctly.

inserted.into.the.power.

inlet.of.the.printer?

3). Is.the.power.cord.

damaged?

Corrective action

1). Insert.the.plug.of.the.power.

cord.correctly.in.the.electric.

outlet.

2). Insert.the.connector.of.the.

power.cord.correctly.into.the.

power.inlet.of.the.printer.

Paper.is.

feeding,.but.

nothing.is.

printed.

4). Is.power.supplied.to.

the.electric.outlet.the.

printer.is.connected.

to?

5). Is.the.main.fuse.in.the.

building’s.fuse.box.

burnt.out?

1). Is.the.thermal.

printhead.dirty?. .

Is.a.label.stuck.to.the.

head?

2). Is.the.recommended.

ribbon.or.a.ribbon.of.

the.same.type.used?

3). Replace.the.power.cord..

Consult.with.the.dealer.where.

the.printer.was.purchased.to.

make.sure.you.obtain.a.cord.

made.especially.for.the.printer.

Note:.Do.not.use.any.power.cord.

except.one.made.especially.for.

the.printer.

4). Check.to.make.sure.power.

is.supplied.to.the.outlet..If.

there.are.any.problems,.make.

sure.power.is.supplied.to.the.

building..Or.find.out.if.a.power.

failure.has.occurred.

5). If.necessary,.replace.the.main.

fuse.in.the.building’s.fuse.box,.

and.reset.the.main.breaker..

Ask.a.qualified.serviceman.to.

carry.out.the.replacement.

1). If.it.is.dirty,.remove.the.dirt.

with.the.attached.head.cleaner..

If.a.label.is.stuck.to.the.thermal.

printhead.remove.it.

Note:.Do.not.use.a.metal.object.to.

remove.a.label.stuck.to.the.inside.

of.the.printer..(This.may.damage.

the.thermal.printhead.).If.adhesive.

label.material.is.stuck.to.the.

thermal.printhead,.remove.it.with.

a.soft.cloth.soaked.in.ethyl.alcohol.

2). Use.the.recommended.ribbon.

or.a.ribbon.of.the.same.type.

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Appendixes

Troubleshooting

Installing the Media (p.23)

Setting method (p.28)

Menu Setting Table (p.38)

Cleaning (p.54)

Setting the Ribbon (p.28)

Media Thickness Adjustment

(p.50)

Media Width Adjustment (p.51)

Installing the Media (p.23)

Setting method (p.28)

Cleaning (p.54)

LED Functions (p.21)

Menu Setting Table (p.38)

Indication

The.printer.is.

not.printing.

neatly.

The.printing.

position.

changes.

Check

1). Are.the.media.and.the.

ribbon.correctly.set?

2). Is.the.printing.density.

too.high.or.too.low?

3). Is.the.platen.dirty?.

Is.it.deformed?

4). Is.the.thermal.

printhead..dirty?...

Is.a.label.stuck.to.the.

head.

Corrective action

1). Correctly.set.the.media.and.

the.ribbon.

2). Set.the.appropriate.printing.

density.using.the.menu.or.

control.software.

3). If.it.is.dirty,.clean.it.with.ethyl.

alcohol..If.it.is.deformed,.

replace.it.

Note:.Consult.with.the.dealer.that.

supplied.the.printer.concerning.

the.replacement.

4). If.it.is.dirty,.remove.the.dirt.

with.the.attached.head.cleaner...

If.a.label.is.stuck.to.the.head,.

remove.it.

Note:.Do.not.use.a.metal.object.to.

remove.a.label.stuck.to.the.inside.

of.the.printer..(This.may.damage.

the.thermal.printhead.).If.adhesive.

label.material.is.stuck.to.the.print.

head,.remove.it.with.a.soft.cloth.

soaked.in.ethyl.alcohol.

5). Use.the.recommended.ribbon.

or.a.ribbon.of.the.same.type.

5). Is.the.recommended.

ribbon.or.a.ribbon.of.

the.same.type.used?

6). Is.the.thermal.

printhead..in.the.

correct.position.for.the.

media.that.is.used?

7). Is.the.printer’s.head.

pressure.balance.

correct.for.the.width.of.

the.media.that.is.used?

1). Are.the.media.and.the.

ribbon.correctly.set?

2). Is.the.platen.dirty?..

Is.it.deformed?

6). Adjust.the.offset.of.the.thermal.

printhead..with.the.media.

thickness.adjustment.dial.

7). Adjust.the.thermal.printhead..

pressure.with.the.media.width.

adjustment.dial.

3). Are.the.data.contents.

and.the.command.

signals.from.the.host.

appropriate?.

4). Are.the.menu.values.

set.appropriately?

1). Correctly.set.the.media.and.

the.ribbon.

2). If.it.is.dirty,.clean.it.with.ethyl.

alcohol..If.it.is.deformed,.

replace.it.

Note:.Consult.with.the.dealer.that.

supplied.the.printer.concerning.

the.replacement.

3). If.an.error.message.is.

displayed,.check.the.content.

of.the.software.and.the.

communication.status.set.by.

the.host.computer.

4). .Set.the.correct.menu.values.

using.the.operating.panel.or.

the.host.computer.

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Appendixes

Troubleshooting

Ribbon Tension Adjustment

(p.52)

Ribbon Balance Adjustment

(p.53)

Ribbon Tension Adjustment

(p.52)

Setting the Ribbon (p.28)

Indication

The.printing.

position.

changes.

The.ribbon.is.

wrinkled

The.ribbon.slips.

(ribbon.dirt.is.

produced.)

The.ribbon.

does.not.wind.

Check

5). Are.the.sensitivities.

of.the.media.sensors.

appropriate.for.the.

media.that.is.used?

1). Is.the.ribbon.tension.

suitable.for.the.ribbon.

that.is.used?

2). Is.the.ribbon.used.

correctly.balanced.to.

the.right.and.left?

3). Is.the.printing.density.

too.high?.

4). Are.the.media.

and.ribbon.the.

recommended.

products.or.

equivalent.products?

1). Is.the.ribbon.tension.

suitable.for.the.ribbon.

that.is.used?

1). Is.the.ribbon.set.in.

the.correct.course?

2). Is.the.ribbon.winding.

direction.reversed?

Corrective action

5). Set.the.media.sensitivity.to.

appropriate.values..

.

If.this.does.not.solve.the.

problem,.change.the.“Sensor.

level”.that.is.set.in.the.“System.

setup.”

1). Adjust.the.tension.with.the.

ribbon.tension.adjustment.

knob..

2). Adjust.the.left.-.right.balance.

with.the.ribbon.balance.

adjustment.knob..

3). Set.the.appropriate.printing.

density.using.the.menu.or.

control.software.

4). Use.the.recommended.

products.or.equivalent.

products..If.this.does.not.

correct.the.problem,.contact.a.

service.representative.

1). Adjust.the.tension.with.the.

ribbon.tension.adjustment.

knob..

1). Set.the.ribbon.in.the.correct.

course.

2). Set.the.correct.winding.

direction..

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Appendixes

Specifications

Item

Printing

Printing speed

Print mode

Media *2

Printing method

Resolution

Description

Thermal transfer/Direct thermal

Main scanning line density: 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm)

Sub- scanning line density: 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm)

Max. print width

Max. print length

Head 1344 dots (printable dots: 1344 dots)

168 mm

2539.7 mm

6.6 inch

99.99 inch

Print density Print density is adjustable with software

Printing speed setting 6, 5, 4, 3 or 2 inches per second

Batch mode

Tear off mode

Cut mode *1

Normal printing (single or multiple sheets)

Feeds back media to the tear-off position after printing is completed.

Prints while cutting at designated sheet units.

The following two kinds of cut mode operations are done.

• Backfeed

• Cut through (Cut through refers to stopping present printing to cut the previous label when it reaches the cut position. After cutting, printing restarts but a gap may be created at the seam of the printing at this time.)

Peel mode *1 Peels labels from the liners after printing them.

Types of media Roll, fanfold

(continuous media, die-cuts, continuous tags. paper or tickets)

Recommended media Thermal transfer: label media (LR1111 Lintec)

Direct thermal media: label media (150LA-1 Ricoh), tag media

(130LHB Ricoh)

Max. media width

Min. media width

Min. label width

Min. label pitch *3

178.0 mm

50.0 mm

50.0 mm

19.0 mm

7.01 inch

1.97 inch

1.97 inch

7.48 inch

Max. media thickness 0.254 mm

Max. media length 2539.7 mm

Min. media length

Min. media thickness

On-board roll media diameter

16.0 mm

0.0635 mm

0.01 inch

99.99 inch

6.30 inch

0.0025 inch

Max. external diameter: 127 mm 5 inch

Media core: 25.4 to 76 mm

Min. media core external diameter

(when using label media): 50.8 mm

1 to 3 inch

2 inch

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Appendixes

Specifications

Item

Ribbon

Bar code

(for Datamax® emulation)

Bar code

(for Zebra® emulation)

Font

(for Datamax® emulation)

Font

(for Zebra® emulation)

Description

Recommended ribbon B110A Ricoh

Max. ribbon width

Min. ribbon width

Max. ribbon length

174.0 mm

50.0 mm

360.0 m

Max. roll diameter

Inner diameter of the paper core

74.0 mm

25.4 ± 0.25 mm

6.85 inch

1.97 inch

1,181 ft

2.90 inch

1.00 ± 0.01 inch

Outer diameter of the paper core

33.4 ± 0.5 mm

Ribbon end tape length Max. 80.0 mm

1.31 ± 0.02 inch

3.15 inch

Ribbon end detection Ribbon out detection by a tension sensor

One-dimension • Code 3 of 9 • UPC-A • UPC-E • EAN-13 (JAN-13) • EAN-8 (JAN-8)

• Interleaved 2 of 5 • Code 128 • HIBC (Modulus 43-used code 3 of 9)

• Codabar (NW-7) • Int 2 of 5 (Modulus10-used Interleaved 2 of 5)

• Plessey • Case Code • UPC 2DIG ADD • UPC 5DIG ADD • Code 93

• Telepen • ZIP • UCC/EAN128 • UCC/EAN128 (for K-MART)

• UCC/EAN128 Random Weight • FIM

Two-dimension

One-dimension

Two-dimension

• UPS Maxi Code • PDF-417 • Data Matrix • QR Code • Aztec • RSS

• Code 11 • Interleaved 2 of 5 • Code 39 • EAN-8 • UPC-E • Code 93

• Code 128 • EAN-13 • Industrial 2 of 5 • Standard 2 of 5

• ANSI CODABAR • LOGMARS • MSI • Plessey • UPC/EAN Extensions

• UPC-A • POSTNET • Planet

• Code 49 • PDF-417 • CODA BLOCK • UPS Maxi Code

• Micro PDF-417 • Data Matrix • QR Code • RSS • TLC39 • Aztec

1. Seven kinds of fixed pitch font

• Overseas, English fonts and European fonts

2. OCR fonts OCR-A *4 , OCR-B *4

3. Proportional fonts

CG Triumvirate smooth font

CG Triumvirate Bold smooth font

(6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 30, 36, 48 points)

• Character set: Conforms with code page 850 standards

4. True type™ rasterizer *5

1. Five kinds of fixed pitch font

• Overseas, English fonts and European fonts

2. OCR fonts

OCR-A *4 , OCR-B *4

3. Proportional font

CG Triumvirate Condensed Bold

4. True type™ rasterizer *5

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Appendixes

Specifications

Item

Symbol set

Control language

Outline of electronic devices

Media detection sensors

Communication interfaces

Communication interface options

Indications and switches

Power (standards)

Description

PC866U Ukraina *6 , PC Cyrillic, ISO 60 Danish/Norwegian, DeskTop,

ISO 8859/1 Latin 1, ISO 8859/2 Latin 2, ISO 8859/9 Latin 5,

ISO 8859/10 Latin 6, ISO 8859/7 Latin/Greek, ISO 8859/15 Latin 9,

ISO 8859/5 Latin/Cyrillic, ISO 69: French, ISO 21: German,

ISO 15: Italian, Legal, Math-8, Macintosh, Math, PC-858 Multilingual,

Microsoft Publishing, PC-8, Code Page 437, PC-8 D/N, Code Page

437N, PC-852 Latin 2, PC-851 Latin/Greek, PC-862 Latin/Hebrew,

Pi Font, PC-850 Multilingual, PC-864 Latin/Arabic, PC-8 TK,

Code Page 437T, PC-1004, PC-775 Baltic, Non-UGL, Generic Pi Font,

Roman-8, Roman-9, ISO 17: Spanish, ISO 11: Swedish, Symbol,

PS Text, ISO 4: United Kingdom, ISO 6: ASCII, Ventura International,

Ventura Math, Ventura US, Windows 3.1 Latin 1, Wingdings,

Windows 3.1 Latin 2, Windows 3.1 Baltic (Latv, Lith),

Windows 3.0 Latin 1, Windows Latin/Cyrillic, Windows 3.1 Latin 5

Conforms to Datamax® programming language *7 and Zebra® programming language *8

32Bit RISC CPU CPU

ROM

RAM

Standard equipment: FLASH ROM 16MBytes (User area: 4MByte)

Standard equipment: SDRAM 32MBytes (User area: 4MByte)

Detects media gap between labels, notches on tags, and media out Transparent sensor

Reflective sensor

Label peeling sensor *1

Detects reflective mark on back of media and media out

Detects labels that are peeled off

Paper near end sensor Detects roll of media that is running out

Serial 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 bps

USB

Parallel *9

High-Speed USB2.0

IEEE1284 (compatible, Nibble, ECP mode)

Network

LED

Wired ethernet (10-BASE-T/100-BASE-TX) or wireless LAN

POWER, PRINT, CONDITION, ERROR

Buzzer Alarms, errors, etc.

Operating panel keys PAUSE, FEED, STOP, MODE/REPEAT

Head-up detection sensor Detects head open

Power switch Turns power on and off

Accoustic noise

100 V version

55 dB (by EN ISO7779)

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

UL60950-1, CSA No. 950, FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class A)

220 V version 220 V-240 V (-10%+6%), 1.5 A, 50/60 Hz (Europe)

EN60950-1, EN 55022 (Class A), EN55024, EN61000-3-2,

EN61000-3-3

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Specifications

Item

Environment

External dimensions

Operating temperature conditions:

Storage temperature conditions:

Description

Operating temp. 0 to 40°C, humidity 30 to 80%, condensation free

(Conditions: ventilation, and natural convection)

Temp. –20 to 60 °C, humidity 5 to 85 %

(Conditions: ventilation, and natural convection)

Operating assurance temperature

Printing assurance temperature

80

85

40

Humidity %

Humidity %

30

0 5

Temperature °C

35 40

Conditions assuring operation and printing

Approx. 303(W) × 290 (D) × 273 (H) mm

11.9(W) × 11.4 (D) × 10.76 (H) inch

Unit: mm (inch)

5

-20 Temperature °C 60

Storage assurance temperature

Approx. 303 (11.9) Approx. 290 (11.4)

Weight

Accessories

Option

Approx. 7.9 kg (17.4 lb.)

Test label media, Test ribbon, CD-ROM (User’s Manual),

Quick start guide, Head cleaner, Power cord, Media holder bar and

Media holder guide, Ribbon holder, Paper core

Auto-cutter unit, Peeler unit, IEEE1284 Parallel interface board,

Ethernet interface board and wireless LAN interface board.

*1: Options can be separately purchased.

*2: If you wish to use other media than those recommended, please contact the shop where you bought this item.

*3: When a media pitch of less than 1 inch is used, activate the "Small Media Adjustment" setting in the "Page Setup."

*4: The OCR font may have a low recognition rate according to the reader.

*5: UFST™ and TrueType™ rasterizer are licensed from Monotype Imaging, Inc. UFST™ and CG Triumvirate™ are trademarks of Monotype Imaging, Inc. TrueType™ is a trademark of Apple Inc.

*6: "PC866U Ukraina" is available for Datamax® emulation only.

*7: Datamax® is a registered trade mark of Datamax Bar Code Products Corporation.

*8: Zebra® is a registered trade mark of ZIH corp.

*9: This interface is Non-L. P. S. (Limited Power Source).

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Interfaces

This.printer.is.connected.to.a.computer.and.prints.according.to.

commands.sent.from.the.computer..

There.are.three.types.of.computer.interfaces,.and.these.are.connected.to.

devices.suited.to.each.type.of.interface..The.printer.can.also.be.connected.

to.a.computer.by.the.optional.Ethernet.

Serial Interface

Specifications

System

Signal.level

Baud.rate

Bit.length

Stop.bit

Parity

Connector

Start/stop.asynchronous.duplex.communication

RS-232C

2400,.4800,.9600,.19200,.38400,57600,.115200.bps

7.Bit,.8.Bit

1.Bit,..2.Bit

Odd,.even,.none

D-SUB.25.PIN

Signal line and pin arrangement

Pin No. Signal code

1 FG

2

3

4

5

6

7

8-13

14

15-19

20

21-25

TXD

RXD

RTS

CTS

DSR

SGND

NC

VCC

NC

DTR

NC

Signal name Function

Protective.grounding Protective.grounding

Transmitted.data

Received.data

Signal.line.that.transmits.data.

from.the.printer.to.other.devices

Signal.line.that.transmits.data.

from.other.devices.to.the.printer

Transmission.request

Able.to.transfer.data

Data.set.relay

Signal.line.ground

Signal.line.that.becomes.active.

when.the.printer.can.receive.

data

Signal.line.that.becomes.active.

when.other.devices.can.receive.

data.from.the.printer

Signal.line.that.is.active.when.

an.external.device.can.interface.

with.the.printer

Shows.the.ground.level.of.the.

signal.line

-

+3.3V

-

Data.terminal.relay

-

Not.used

(FACTORY.USE.ONLY)

Not.used

Signal.line.that.is.active.when.

an.external.device.can.interface.

with.the.printer

Not.used

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Interfaces

XON/XOFF Protocol

Requirements to output X-ON code

.Communication.is.possible.when.the.power.is.on.

.When.the.receive.buffer.has.less.than.128.byte.available,.XOFF.code.is.

output,.then.the.receive.buffer.has.at.least.1024.bytes.available.

Requirements to output the X-OFF code

Receive buffer 16 kbyte

XOFF

128 byte

1024 byte

XON

DTR Protocol

Conditions when the DTR signal is “Ready (High)”

All.the.following.conditions.are.satisfied.

*.When.the.receive.buffer.has.less.than.128.byte.available.and.

the.DTR.signal.has.changed.to.BUSY.(Low).status,.BUSY.status.is.

maintained.until.the.capacity.of.the.receive.buffer.has.reached.

1024.bytes.or.more.

Conditions when DTR signal is “Busy (Low)”

.When.the.receive.buffer.has.fallen.to.less.than.128.byte.available.

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Interfaces

USB Interface

Specifications

Standards Complies.with.Universal.Serial.Bus.Specification.2.0

Transmission.speed

Compatible.with.480Mbps.(High-Speed).transmission

Receive.buffer

Connector

16.kB

15120-00410.(KST)

Signal line and pin arrangement

Pin No.

Signal code

1 VBUS

2

3

4

D+

D–

GND

Signal Function

USB.power

USB.power.(+5V)

Signal.line.+ +.signal.line

Signal.line.– –.signal.line

GND GND

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Interfaces

Parallel Interface (Option)

Specifications

Transmission.mode

8-bit.parallel.data

Receive.buffer.size

16.kB

Transmission.modes

Compatible mode:

It.is.an.asynchronous.forward.direction.of.the.byte.

width.(from.host.to.printer).channel,.and.the.interface.

line.of.the.data.is.operated.in.accordance.with.signal.

line.definitions.of.Centronics.

NIBBLE mode:

Nibble.mode.is.asynchronous.reverse.channel.

communication.with.data.transmission.controlled.by.

the.host.computer..In.reverse.channel.transmission,.the.

data.is.nibble.transmitted.in.two.parts.using.four.status.

lines.(Fault,.Select,.PE,.and.Busy)..And.nibble.mode.can.

be.used.along.with.compatible.mode.to.send.data.in.

two.directions.

ECP mode:

ECP.mode.permits.bi-directional.asynchronous.data.

transmission,.and.thanks.to.its.interlock.handshake,.it.

does.not.require.the.timing.necessary.with.compatible.

mode.

Signal.level

IEEE1284.standard

Signal line and pin assignment table

14

15

16

17

18

19-30

31

32

33-35

36

Pin No. Signal name

1 *STROBE

2-9 DATA1-8

10

11

12

13

*ACKNLG

BUSY

PERROR

SELECT

AUTOFD

NC

GND

FGND

P.L.H

GND

*INIT

*FAULT

NC

SELECTIN

I/O Function

Input Strobe.signal.to.read.in.8-bit.data

Input 8-bit.parallel.signal

Output 8-bit.data.request.signal

Output Signal.specifying.printer.busy

Output Signal.specifying.media.out

Output Signal.specifying.if.the.printer.is.on-line.

(printing.enabled).or.off-line.(pausing)

Input Invalid.(ignored)

-

Not.used

Signal.ground

Frame.ground

Output Peripheral.logic.high.(pull.up.to.+5.V.at.1.kΩ)

Ground.for.twisted.pair.return

Input Printer.reset

Output Signal.specifying.printer.error

Not.used

Input Invalid.(ignored)

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Interfaces

Parallel port status signals when an error occurs

The.status.of.a.signal.line.will.not.be.changed.in.bi-directional.mode.such.

as.nibble.or.ECP.mode.

Paper.end

Error

Error.other.than.paper.end

•.Head.open

•.Other

Conditions.for.Busy

Change in the status of a signal line in compatible mode

Busy.

:.L..H

PError. :.L..H

Select. :.H..L

nFault. :.H..L

Busy.

:.L..H

PError. :.L..unchanged

Select. :.H..L

nFault. :.H..L

•.Receive.buffer.full

•.Data.being.read

•.Error

Compatible timing specification

[When power is on] (Time it goes off-line)

PowerOn

Reset

BUSY

*ACK

SELECT

[While receiving data]

Data0-7

*Strobe

BUSY

0.5

µs 0.5

µs 0.5µs

Note:. Busy.rises.when.*Strobe.signal.starts,.and.data.is.latched.with.

*Strobe signal.starts.

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Interfaces

[While receiving INIT signal]

Min. 10 to 15 µsec

*Init

BUSY

*Ack

*Fault

SELECT

Note:. If.the.*Init.signal.does.not.have.width.of.10.to.15μsec.or.more,.it.

cannot.act.as.an.Init.signal..If.it.is.lower,.the.*Init.signal.is.ignored..

BUSY.starts.up.when.the.*Init.signal.is.perceived.

Relation of the timing of the BUSY signal and the *ACK signal

[Center – ACK]

BUSY

*ACK

2 µsec

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Pol

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix with general household waste. There is a separate collection systems for used electronics products in accordance with legislation under the WEEE Directive (Directive 2002/96/EC) and is effective only within European Union.

Wenn Sie dieses Produkt entsorgen wollen, dann tun Sie dies bitte nicht zusammen mit dem

Haushaltsmüll. Es gibt im Rahmen der WEEE-Direktive innerhalb der Europäischen Union

(Direktive 2002/96/EC) gesetzliche Bestimmungen für separate Sammelsysteme für gebrauchte elektronische Geräte und Produkte.

Si vous souhaitez vous débarrasser de cet appareil, ne le mettez pas à la poubelle avec vos ordures ménagères. Il existe un système de récupération distinct pour les vieux appareils

électroniques conformément à la législation WEEE sur le recyclage des déchets des

équipements électriques et électroniques (Directive 2002/96/EC) qui est uniquement valable dans les pays de l’Union européenne.

Les appareils et les machines électriques et électroniques contiennent souvent des matières dangereuses pour l’homme et l’environnement si vous les utilisez et vous vous en débarrassez de façon inappropriée.

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RAEE (Direttiva 2002/96/CE), valida solo all’interno dell’Unione Europea.

Deponeer dit product niet bij het gewone huishoudelijk afval wanneer u het wilt verwijderen. Er bestaat ingevolge de WEEE-richtlijn (Richtlijn 2002/96/EG) een speciaal wettelijk voorgeschreven verzamelsysteem voor gebruikte elektronische producten, welk alleen geldt binnen de Europese Unie.

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