Citizen CLP-2001 Manual do Utilizador

CLP-2001 User's Manual

viii Precautions when installing the printer 1. Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them. 2. Do not use or s

ix Chapters in this manual Chapter 1 Setup Describes the packed items after opening the carton as well as the names and functions of parts. Chap

x Table of Contents FCC Compliance Statement for American Users ...i EMI Compliance Statement for Canadian Users ...

xi Chapter 5 Options ... 5-1 5.1 Auto-Cutter Unit ...

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1-1 Chapter 1 Setup 1.1 Confirmation of Carton Contents 1-2 1.2 Installing the paper holders 1-3 1.3 Names and Functions of the Pa

1-2 1.1 Confirmation of Carton Contents CAUTION Be careful when moving or carrying the printer and when taking the printer out of the carton. The

1-3 1.2 Installing the Paper Holders The roll paper of 4 in. diameter (102 mm diameter) is set on the back of the printer. Installation 1) Open th

1-4 1.3 Names and Functions of the Parts Front view  Control panel The control panel is a center of the printer that displays printer messages thr

1-5 Inside view  Printer cover Opens to allow loading of the paper and ribbon.  Ribbon holder Holds the ribbon. (See Chapter 3.)  Ribbon wind

1-6 Ribbon winderHead open leverOffset check window Ribbon holderPaper holder Roll guide Roll holder Printer cover Head

1-7 Side view  Interface connectors Connect the interface cables.  PCMCIA memory card cover To protect the PCMCIA memory card from exposure to

1-8 1.4 Connection to Power CAUTION Use the three-pin (including grounding) outlet. Otherwise, you may get a small shock by static electricity.

1-9 1.5 Connection to a Computer An interface cable is necessary for connecting the printer to a computer. Connect the printer to a computer as foll

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2-1 Chapter 2 Control Panel 2.1 Control Panel 2-2 2.2 LCD/LED Indications and Adjustment Controls 2-3 2.3 Normal Operating Mode

2-2 2.1 Control Panel The control panel consists of the three control keys (Pause, Feed and Stop), two LED indicator lights (Power and Error), and

2-3 2.2 LCD/LED Indications and Adjustment Controls 1) LCD The eight-character LCD screen displays the current printer status, configuration setti

2-4 2.4 Printer Setup Mode The printer enters the printer setup mode when both Pause and Feed keys are pressed simultaneously. The control key func

2-5 2.6 System Maintenance Mode The printer enters the system maintenance mode when the Pause, Feed and Stop keys are pressed and held down simultan

i FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursu

2-6  Voltage setting In the voltage setting mode, operate the paper gap and black line adjustment controls in the following way: For the standard p

3-1 Chapter 3 Paper and Ribbon 3.1 Kinds of Paper 3-2 3.2 Label and Tag Specifications 3-2 3.3 Ribbon 3-6 3.4 Loading the Paper

3-2 3.1 Kinds of Paper 1) Kinds of paper A thermal-transfer or direct-thermal printing paper can be used. The paper must be of high quality. O

3-3 Minimum value mm (in) Maximum value mm (in) A Width of label 25.4 (1.0) 118 (4.65) B Width of liner 25.4 (1.0) 118 (4.65) C Left edge

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3-5 Units for specifying position and length The print position may be specified in either inch or metric system. Switching between the two systems

3-6 Reference points The reference points are described in the figure. The position of 2.5 mm from the left edge of the paper is the reference point

3-7 3.4 Loading the Paper CAUTION Be careful of the edges of the plates so injury or property damage is possible. The printer is designed to easil

3-8 Roll paper5 Reference plane Positioning notch 4 63210 1 879

3-9 3.5 Loading the Ribbon CAUTION Be careful of the edges of the plates so injury or property damage is possible. After opening the cover, set the

ii EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that

3-10 3.6 Print Head Offset Adjustments CAUTION Ensure the print head offset adjustments are correct for your type of print media (thickness &

3-11 2. When the print density on the left and right sides is not equal (when the paper with a different width has been used): The right head press

3-12 3.7 Ribbon Tension Adjustments When the ribbon slips or wrinkles during printing, adjust the ribbon tension. The printer has already been fact

4-1 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Error Messages 4-2 4.1.1 Error descriptions and indications 4-2 4.1.2 Error indications and corre

4-2 4.1 Error Messages When there is a problem with the printer, a buzzer sounds, and the LED error indicator on the control panel lights. An error

4-3 Description LCD indication LED Buzzer Paper out (paper position can't be detected)Error contents and sensor information repeatedly displayed

4-4 4.1.2 Error indications and corrective actions LCD indication Description Corrective actions Battery Battery dead Automatically returned afte

4-5 LCD indication Description Corrective actions Pause Pause key pressed Press the Pause key once again to resume printing. If the Stop key is p

4-6 LCD indication Description Corrective actions PaperEnd Paper end (no paper left) Install the paper. PaperErr Paper out (paper position can&ap

4-7 LCD indication Description Corrective actions ROM Err ROM checksum error Turn off the power and reset the printer. If this recurs, contact ou

iii Important Safety Instructions 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions ma

4-8 4.3 Paper Feed Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Paper doesn't feed. • Paper path is wrong. • Mechanism head is open. → Use th

4-9 4.4 Ribbon Feed Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Ribbon is not wound. • Ribbon path is wrong. • Direction of ribbon winding is reve

4-10 4.5 Print Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Printing doesn't start. • Power to the printer is off. • Printer is not properly

4-11 Problem Cause and remedy Print is too light or dark. • Paper and ribbon are not the specified type. • Present paper quality doesn't

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5-1 Chapter 5 Options Factory or reseller (dealer) options: 5.1 Auto-Cutter Unit 5-2 5.2 Peeler Unit 5-2 5.3 Adjustable Sensor 5-

5-2 5.1 Auto-Cutter Unit The auto-cutter unit that has been installed on the printer will be available. See the operation manual of the auto-cutter

5-3 5.4 PCMCIA Memory Card The PCMCIA memory card is used to: 1) Store the print format files. Data in the field register area can be stored and l

5-4 5.5 8-in Size Roll Paper Holder 8-in size roll paper holder • Max. outer diameter: 8 in (203 mm) • Paper core inner diameter: 1.5 in–3 in (38

6-1 Chapter 6 Specifications 6.1 Basic Specifications 6-2 6.2 Interface 6-5 6.2.1 Serial interface system configuration 6-5 6.2.2

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

6-2 6.1 Basic Specifications Item Description Printing • Direct-thermal or thermal-transfer • 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) print head (Main scanning line d

6-3 Item Description Standard fonts • Font No. 0–6 system font (alphanumeric and European font) • Font No. 7–8: OCR-A OCR-B • Font No. 9: CG T

6-4 Item Description Communication interface • Serial: RS-232C • Parallel: Centronics Indications, keys and switches • LEDs: Power and Error •

6-5 6.2 Interface The printer is connected to a computer and prints labels according to the commands from the computer. Two methods of interface with

6-6 6.2.2 Parallel interface system configuration Parallel interface: Centronics (standard) Computer Centronics interface Centronics interface Pr

6-7 6.2.3 RS-232C loopback test After connector wiring as shown in the figure, turn on the test mode. The printer will receive data that has been tr

6-8 Note: Even if each code is ready for output, the same code cannot be transmitted twice successively (except when the power is turned on

6-9 6.2.5 Interface pin assignment Serial and parallel interface pin assignment tables are shown below.  Serial interface pin assignment table Pi

6-10  Parallel interface pin assignment table Pin No. Signal Input/Output Description 1 STROBE Input Strobe signal for 8-bit data 2−9 DATA1-8

6-11 6.3 Outline of Command System For details about command system, see the Command Reference separately available. Commands for this printer cons

v Indicates a situation which, if not observed and handled properly, could result in death or serious injury.  To prevent personal injury or

6-12 6.4 Example of Connection to a Computer When RS-232C is used: IBM PC compatible Communication control: XON/XOFF or CTS/DTR “PC” (DB25P) Prin

6-13 6.5 Tear-Off Function The tear-off function eliminates the waste of labels when tearing manually. It allows the paper to automatically advance

6-14 • The paper is fed to the tear position Tear-off function will start if no data is sent for 0.5 second after printing Paper is fed to the po

6-15 6.5.4 Tear-off and type of data When the tear-off is valid, the printer monitors the print data for 0.5 second during or after printing. If pri

6-16 • Parameter initial values Initial values of print and feed positions are described below. Unit: mm (inch) Normal printingAuto- cutter Peeli

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vi  Never perform the following. If not avoided, these may cause damage or trouble to the printer or cause the printer to overheat and release sm

vii General precautions 1. Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them. 2. Do not drop any clips, pins or simil