User manual CITIZEN CLP-621

[. . . ] Thermal Transfer Barcode & Label Printer CLP-621 & CLP-631 USER'S MANUAL 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------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 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Mode Settings ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 Quick Setup of the Print Method ------------------------------------------------- 38 Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments Sensor Adjustments --------------------------------------------------------------Media Thickness Adjustment ----------------------------------------------------Media Width Adjustment ---------------------------------------------------------Adjusting the Ribbon -------------------------------------------------------------Cleaning ---------------------------------------------------------------------------39 42 43 44 46 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ----------------------47 Appendixes Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 49 Interfaces --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52 Replacing the Interface Board ---------------------------------------------------- 58 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Citizen CLP label printer offering high performance printing at up to 4 inches per second on media up to 4. 1 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. <Interface> A serial port, IEEE1284 parallel port (ECP mode) and USB are standard equipment, for quick data transfer and printing. <Optional interface> The printers have optional internally housed network interfaces. <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 (73/23/EEC)/EN60950-1 EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)/EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 & EN61000-3-3 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. [. . . ] 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 tape etc. , 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 27 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. 44) Ribbon Balance Adjustment (p. 45) 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 28 Printer Operation Mode Settings Operation Panel (P. 15) Turning on the power while pressing keys in the following combinations starts various functions. Mode HEX dump mode Self print mode Menu setting mode Key operation Turning power on while pushing the STOP key. Turning power on while pushing the FEED key. 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). 29 2 Printer Operation Mode Settings 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. Setting the Media (P. 22) 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 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. Media feed direction 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). [. . . ] Signal code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8-13 14 15-19 20 21-25 FG TXD RXD RTS NC DSR SGND NC VCC NC DTR NC Signal name Protective grounding Transmitted data Received data Transmission request -----Data set relay Signal line ground -----+5V -----Data terminal relay -----Function Protective grounding Signal line that transmits data from the printer to other devices Signal line that transmits data from other devices to the printer Pull up to +12V through 3. 3k Not used Signal line that is active when an external device can interface with the printer Shows the ground level of the signal line Not used (FACTRY USE ONLY ) Not used Signal line that is active when an external device can interface with the printer Not used 52 Appendixes 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 at least 1024 bytes available. Requirements to output the X-OFF code · When the receive buffer has less than 128 bytes available Receive buffer 16Kbyte XOFF 128byte 1024 byte XON DTR Protocol Conditions when the DTR signal is "Ready (High)" All the following conditions are satisfied. · The receive buffer is 128 byte or more available capacity. * 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. [. . . ]