User manual CITIZEN CL-S700

[. . . ] Thermal Transfer Barcode & Label Printer CL-S700 Series USER'S MANUAL CL-S700 CL-S703 CL-S700R CONTENTS Before Operation INTRODUCTION -------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR EUROPEAN USERS ----------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------- 1 1 Connection to Power --------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Driver Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Connection to a Computer --------------------------------------------------------19 Chapter 2 Printer Operation Power ON/OFF --------------------------------------------------------------------Normal Operating Mode ---------------------------------------------------------Setting the Media -----------------------------------------------------------------Setting the Ribbon ----------------------------------------------------------------Mode Settings ---------------------------------------------------------------------Quick Setup of the Print Method ------------------------------------------------Emulation Auto-Detection -------------------------------------------------------Setting the menu for the Rewinder (CL-S700R only) --------------------------20 21 23 32 35 51 52 53 Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments Sensor Adjustments and Calibration --------------------------------------------Media Thickness Adjustment ----------------------------------------------------Media Width Adjustment ---------------------------------------------------------Adjusting the Ribbon -------------------------------------------------------------Moving the Adjustable Sensor ---------------------------------------------------Cleaning ---------------------------------------------------------------------------54 57 58 59 61 62 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting --------------------- 64 Appendixes Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 66 Interfaces --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 70 Replacing the Interface Board ---------------------------------------------------- 76 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Citizen CL-series label printer offering high performance printing at up to 10 inches per second on media up to 4. 65 inches wide. Main Features <Easy Access - Easy Operation> The printer is designed for all day-to-day operations to be accessible from the front of the printer so there is no need to move items near to the printer for access for media loading. <Hi-OpenTM printer case> The main printer's case lifts directly upwards meaning that no space is needed on either side of the printer. The power switch is located in a recessed panel at the front of the printer so it can be easily accessed without moving the printer. <The Easiest Media Loading> The Hi-LiftTM metal print head mechanism opens so that it is completely clear of the media path so that the paper and ribbons can be loaded without any part of the printer in the way. <Easy Printer Control and Configuration> The clear, easy-to-see backlit LCD makes both configuration and operation easy with simple messages about the printer's status and also the ability for quick configuration when needed. <Flexible Media Usage> The printer features an adjustable media sensor which allows the customer to use any type of media. The media (label) rolls can be inside or outside would. Similarly, the ink ribbon can be wound either way: `ink in' or `in out'. <Optimum Ribbon Tension> The patented ARCPTM function - Active Ribbon Control and Positioning - maintains even ribbon tension from beginning to end of a ribbon. [. . . ] Press the 5 key two times to display "14" on the screen. Then press the 3 key to temporarily save the value into the printer RAM. Darkness 14 Exit Enter 39 2 Printer Operation Mode Settings 6. Unless you save your settings, your changes will be lost when you turn off the printer. To Save Changes 1 Press the 2 key twice to display the message "Save Settings No-Discard". Save Settings No-Discard Exit Enter 2 Press the 5 key or the key to display the message "Save Settings Yes-Save". Save Settings Yes-Save Exit Enter 3 Press the 3 key. The new settings will be saved and the printer will return to the "On Line Ready" screen. On Line Ready 7 Changing the Interface and Emulation Settings Changes to interface or emulation settings require a printer restart (or reboot) to take effect. The printer will offer to do this when needed by displaying the following message after saving the settings: · The screen shown on the right will be displayed when "Save Settings YesSave" is selected. Reboot System No Exit Enter · Press the 5 key or the key to display the message "Reboot System Yes". · Press the 3 key and reboot the printer. Reboot System Yes Exit Enter To Discard Changes 1 Press the 2 key twice to display the message "Save Settings No-Discard". Save Settings No-Discard Exit Enter 2 Press the 3 key. The printer will return to the "On Line Ready" screen. The new settings will be lost when the printer is turned off. On Line Ready 40 Printer Operation Mode Settings Example of changing a menu (p. 38) Printing a List of Settings You can get a list of the configuration settings in two ways: - Press MENU key whilst turning the printer on. The Power LED flashes and "Print Settings" is displayed on the LCD. After printing, the printer will enter Menu Setup Mode. - You can access the configuration print via the "Test Mode, Print Pattern, Current Config" from the setup menu. Machine Information Model Number Boot Version ROM Version ROM Date(DD//MM//YY) ROMCheck Sum Head Check Print Counter Service Counter Sensor Monitor Option Interface : CL-S700 : **** : ******** : XX/XX/XX : **** : OK : 0002. 234km : 0002. 234km : 1. 50V : None Current Menu Setting [PageSetup Menu] Print Speed Print Darkness Darkness Adjust Print Method Continuous Media Length Vertical Position Horizontal Shift Vertical Image Shift Sensor Select Media Sensor Small Media Adjustment Small Media Length Symbol Set [System Setup Menu] Sensor Level Paper End Level Error Reporting Cover Open Sensor Buzzer Select Metric/Inch Max Media Length Setting Lock Keyboard Lock Control Cod Emulation Select [After Print Menu] AutoConfigure Function Select Cutter Action Paper Position Menu Key Action [Interface Menu] RS-232C Baudrate RS-232C Parity RS-232C Length RS-232C Stop bit RS-232C X-ON IEEE1284 USB Device Class USB VCOM Protocol : 7 IPS : 12 : 00 : Thermal Transfer : 4. 00 inch : 0. 00 inch : 0. 00 inch : 0. 00 inch : Rear Adj Sensor : See Through : Off : 1. 00 inch : PM : 1. 7 V : 2. 80 V : On Printing : Off : On : Inch : 10. 00 inch : Off : Off : STD : DM4 : On : Tear : Backfeed : 0. 00 inch : Enters Menu : 9600 : None : 8 bit : 1 bit : Yes : On : Printer : Auto <Example of CL-S700 Datamax ® emulation selected> 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 cases. 41 2 Printer Operation Mode Settings Global Configuration Sets The printer can store three sets of configuration settings that can be recalled quickly and easily. Each "Config Set" (1, 2 or 3) can contain completely different configuration settings for all menu parameters. For example, "Config Set 1" could be configured for 5 ips print speed, thermal transfer labels, print darkness 18. "Config Set 2" next could be 8 ips continuous card media with black mark, print darkness 12. The ability of having three sets of settings is ideal for someone who prints on different media types regularly, for example in a label printing bureau. Global config settings can be printed using the "Test Menu, Print Pattern, Global Config" menu option. It will also display the currently active "Config Set": Global Menu Settings Active Configuration Setting Config 1 Config 2 Config 3 [PageSetup Menu] Print Speed Print Darkness Darkness Adjust Print Method Continuous Media Length Vertical Position Horizontal Shift Vertical Image Shift Sensor Select Media Sensor Small Media Adjustment Small Media Length Symbol Set [System Setup Menu] Sensor Level Paper End Level Error Reporting Cover Open Sensor Buzzer Select Metric/Inch Max Media Length Settings Lock Keyboard Lock Control Code Emulation Select [After Print Menu] AutoConfigure Function Select Paper Position Menu Key Action 5 18 +00 TT 04. 00inch +0. 00inch +0. 00inch +0. 00inch Rear Adj Sen See Through Off 1. 00inch PM 1. 4V 2. 80V On Printing Off On Inch 10. 00inch Off Off STD DM4 On Tear +0. 00inch Enters Menu 8 12 +00 TT 04. 00inch +0. 00inch +0. 00inch +0. 00inch Rear Adj Sen Reflect Off 1. 00inch PM 1. 4V 2. 80V On Printing Off On Inch 10. 00inch Off Off STD DM4 On Tear +0. 00inch Enters Menu 7 12 +00 TT 04. 00inch +0. 00inch +0. 00inch +0. 00inch Rear Adj Sen See Through Off 1. 00inch PM 1. 4V 2. 80V On Printing Off On Inch 10. 00inch Off Off STD DM4 On Tear +0. 00inch Enters Menu <Example of CL-S700 Datamax® emulation selected> 42 Printer Operation Mode Settings [Datamax® Emulation] Menu Setting Table 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. Machine Information, Test Mode - allows you to check and/or print test pages and information about the printer. [. . . ] · When the receive buffer has less than 128 bytes available, XOFF code is output, then the receive buffer has at least at least 1024 bytes available. Requirements to output the X-OFF code · When the receive buffer has less than 128 bytes available Receive buffer 16K bytes XOFF 128 bytes 1024 bytes XON DTR Protocol Conditions when the DTR signal is "Ready (High)" All the following conditions are satisfied. · The receive buffer is 128 bytes or more available capacity. * When the receive buffer has less than 128 bytes 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 bytes available. 71 Appendixes Interfaces Parallel Interface Specifications Transmission mode Receive buffer size Transmission modes 8-bit parallel data 16K bytes 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. [. . . ]