Citizen CLP-7401 Manual do Utilizador

USER’S MANUAL Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer CLP-7001 CLP-7002 CLP-7401

Before Operation 9 Contents Before Operation

Before Operation 10 Contents Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 1 K

Before Operation 11 Main Features High-speed, high-quality printing This printer adopts both a direct-thermal and thermal-transfer pri

Before Operation 12

Before Operation 13 Model Description This manual is prepared for the three models, CLP-7001, CLP-7002 and CLP-7401. The main different points o

Chapter 1 Setup 13 Chapter 1 Setup 1 Confirmation of Carton Contents 2 Part Names and Functions 3 Connection to Po

Chapter 1 Setup 14 1 Confirmation of Carton Contents Check that the following accessories are included with the printer in the carton.

Chapter 1 Setup 15 2 Part Names and Functions Front view ① Cover Opens to allow loading of the paper and ribbon. ② Cont

Chapter 1 Setup 16 2 Part Names and Functions Rear view ① Serial interface connector To con

Chapter 1 Setup 17 2 Part Names and Functions Control panel ① LCD Displays the current p

Before Operation 1 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A di

Chapter 1 Setup 18 3 Connection to Power 1. Check that the power switch on the printer is turned OFF. 2. Connect the connector of the po

Chapter 1 Setup 19 4 Connection to a Computer An interface cable is necessary to connect the printer to a computer. To connect the cable,

Chapter 1 Setup 20

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 21 Chapter 2 Printer Operation 1 Power On/Off 2 Normal Operating Mode 3 Prin

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 221 Power On/Off Turning on the power 1. Turn on the power switch on the back of the printer. 2. The

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 23

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 242 Normal Operating Mode When the power is turned on, the printer enters normal operating mode. The control keys fu

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 253 Printer Setup Mode In this mode, the print mode, optional equipment ON/OFF and sensor selections are set up. Con

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 26 3 Printer Setup Mode 3. Change the paper gap sensor to the black line sensor with the Feed key. 4.

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 27 4 Self-Test Mode In this mode, self-test printing is performed. With this test printing, you can check the cur

Before Operation 2 EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and u

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 28 4 Self-Test Mode Check the following items in the self-test mode. Check item Cause Remedy Head disconnected Re

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 293. Return to normal operating mode after turning off the power switch.

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 30 5 System Maintenance Mode In this mode, the communication, adjustable sensor ON/OFF and sensor voltage selecti

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 31 5 System Maintenance Mode 3. Change the paper gap sensor voltage to the black line sensor voltage with the Fe

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 32

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 33 6 Returning to Factory Setting To return the configuration already set in the printer setup mode or system mai

Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 33 Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 1 Kinds of Paper 2 Media Handling (When Using Front Sensors

Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 34 1 Kinds of Paper Item Specification Kinds of paper · Thermal-transfer paper · Direct-thermal p

Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 35 2 Media Handling (When Using Front Sensors) The front sensors consist of the transparent-type and reflecti

Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 36 3 Media Handling (When Using Adjustable Sensor) The adjustable sensor is

Before Operation 3 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings

Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 37 4 Paper Setting The printer is designed for easy loading of paper. Open the printer cover and set

Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 38 4 Paper Setting 4. ① Set the paper flush against the fixed paper guide on the left side. ② Guide the pa

Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 39 6. Push down the green tab on the front side until it clicks to securely close the printer mechanism. Note: Mak

Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 40 5 Kinds of Ribbon Item Specification This printer uses a solid ink ribbon. ・Wax Multipurpose ribbon. ・Wax r

Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 41 6 Ribbon Setting This printer is designed for easy loading of ribbon. Open the printer cover and set the ribbon

Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 42 6 Ribbon Setting 5. Turn the knob on the front side in the direction of arrow to remove the slack of the ribbon.

Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 43

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustment 43 Chapter 4 Printer Adjustments 1 Using Paper Other Than the R

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustment 441 Using Paper Other Than the Recommended (Head Offset Adjustments) The printer has already been factory-se

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustment 45checking the self-test print.

Before Operation 4 Notice 1. Before use, be sure to read this manual. And keep it handy for reference when needed. 2. The contents of this ma

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustment 462 Using Narrow Paper (Head Pressure Adjustments) The printer has already been factory-set to the paper wid

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustment 473 Using Narrow Ribbon (Ribbon Tension Adjustments) If ribbon slips or wrinkles during printing, adjust the ribbon

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustment 484 Adjustable Sensor (For CLP-7001/7401) ※ The adjustable sensor is the optional for CLP-7002.

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustment 49

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustment 505 Cleaning Wipe off any foreign matter such as ribbon or paper residue, dust and adhesive substance stuck to the

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 49 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 1 Erro

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 50 1 Error Messages When there is a problem with the printer: - A buzzer

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 51

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 52Pause Pause command reception (communication control) Same as above.

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 53minimum values of the sensor reading voltage must be 0.8 V or more. Sensor a

Before Operation 5 Indicates a situation which, if not observed and handled properly, could result in death or serious injury. ・ご使用前に必ず本書をよく

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 54

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 55 2 Power Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy No power even with

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 56 3 Paper Feed Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Paper doesn&ap

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 57 4 Ribbon Feed Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Ribbon doesn&

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 58 5 Print Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Printing doesn&apos

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 59Other printing abnormalities ･ Check the error message on LCD screen and co

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 60 6 Interface Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Printer doesn&a

Appendixes 59 Appendixes 1 Options 2 Specifications

Appendixes 60 1 Options ●●●● Factory and dealer (reseller) options 1. Auto-Cutter Cutting method Rotary cutter Max. thickness of cut paper

Appendixes 61 1 Options ● User options 4. PCMCIA Memory Card Card type PCMCIA Type I flash memory card Storing print format files Data in the fie

Before Operation 6 n Never perform the following. If not avoided, these may cause damage or trouble to the printer or cause the printer to over

Appendixes 62 2 Specifications ●●●● Main Specifications Item CLP-7001/7002 CLP-7401 Main scanning line density: 203 dots/in (8 dots/mm) Main

Appendixes 63 2 Specifications ● Main Specifications Item Description Bar code on-board may vary depending on the model and destination. See the

Appendixes 64 2 Specifications ● Main Specifications Item Description UL 1950 CSA No. 950 120V system 120V: U.S.A./ Canada FCC Par

Appendixes 65 2 Specifications ●●●● Interface The printer is connected to a computer and prints labels according to the command from the comp

Appendixes 66 2 Specifications ● Interface Specifications 3. RS-232C loopback test After connector wiring as shown in the figure, place the

Appendixes 67 2 Specifications ● Interface Specifications 4. RS-232C protocol ① X-ON/X-OFF system (see figure) This is a control system in w

Appendixes 68 2 Specifications ● Interface Specifications 5. Interface pin assignment The serial and parallel pin assignment tables are shown be

Appendixes 69

Appendixes 70 2 Specifications ● Interface Specifications n Parallel interface pin assignment table Pin No. Signal Input/Output Description

Appendixes 71 2 Specifications ●●●● Example of Connection to a Computer When RS-232C is used: (IBM PC compatible) Communication control: XON/X

Before Operation 7 General Precautions 1. Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them. 2.

Appendixes 72 2 Specifications ●●●● Tear-Off Function The tear-off function eliminates the waste of labels when tearing manually. It allows the

Appendixes 73 2 Specifications ● Tear-Off Function 2. Tear-off when printing ・ If set, the tear-off feature will start if no data is transmitt

Appendixes 74 2 Specifications ● Tear-Off Function 3. Tear-off when feeding ・ The paper is fed to the tear position. ・ When the manual teari

Appendixes 75 2 Specifications ●●●● Cut Position Adjustments ・ The cut position can be specified with the ‘fnnn’ of the system-level commands.

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Before Operation 8 Precautions When Installing the Printer 1. Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them