Citizen CLP-8301 Manuel d'utilisateur

CLP-8301 Barcode Label Printer User’s Manual

Chapter 1 Unpacking ---- 1 ---- Chapter 1111 Unpacking First open the carton and take out the top foam damper, then lift the printer main b

Chapter 1 Unpacking ---- 2 ---- 1.1 Printer accessories First, you should check that all of the following accessories are put in the carton. I

Chapter 2 Safety Precautions ---- 3 ---- Chapter 2222 Safety Precautions This chapter describes safety precautions when using the printer.

Chapter 2 Safety Precautions ---- 4 ---- Avoid unsafe places Avoid unsafe places such as the top of a shaky desk, an uneven surface or any area s

Chapter 2 Safety Precautions ---- 5 ---- Power cord Do not damage, break or modify the power cord. Putting heavy objects on the power cord

Chapter 2 Safety Precautions ---- 6 ---- Avoid high-humidity areas Do not put the printer in areas with high-humidity or heavy condensation. If

Chapter 2 Safety Precautions ---- 7 ---- Opening/closing the top cover When opening/closing the top cover, be careful not to catch your fin

Chapter 2 Safety Precautions ---- 8 ---- l Installation precautions After reading and understanding the safety signs, install the printer,

Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts ---- 9 ---- Chapter 3333 Names and Functions of Printer Parts This chapter describes the n

Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts ---- 10 ---- 2. Printer inside 1 Tear bar 11 Paper holder disk 2 Platen 12 Paper guide (on

---- i ---- FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A d

Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts ---- 11 ---- 3. Rear and side of printer RS-232C serial interface c

Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts ---- 12 ---- 3.2 Control panel The control panel consists of an LCD displaying two lines of eig

Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts ---- 13 ---- = Control keys On the control panel legend, in Ready mode, the text written

Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts ---- 14 ---- MODE key Printer enters the Menu mode, and the ‘* Page Setup’ menu is shown on th

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon - 15 - Chapter 4444 Media (Paper) and Ribbon This chapter describes all of the types of media available for

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon ---- 16 ---- ¨¨¨¨ Center-punched hole tag Holes (2.5mm diameter) are perforated lengthwise along the c

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon - 17 - ==== Label Media with adhesive material on the back are referred to as labels. Labels are peeled o

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon ---- 18 ---- 4.2 Media size Minimum value mm (in) Maximum value mm (in) A Label width 76.2 (3

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon - 19 - 4.3 Loading media (paper) This printer is designed to align the center of the media (paper) with th

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon ---- 20 ---- (3) Make the maximum media loading space by moving both-side paper guides fully to their end

---- ii ---- EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment generates

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon - 21 - 5 Route the roll media over the platen out to the front of the printer. Path of inward-

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon ---- 22 ---- 7 The roll media is now loaded. Lastly close the top cover. Fanfold media 1 Rem

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon - 23 - 4.4 Loading ribbon We recommend that you should use a genuine Citizen ribbon or its equivalent. Th

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon ---- 24 ---- 2 Two ribbon bobbins are used for loading ribbon; one is inserted in the source (unused) rib

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon - 25 - 3 Perform the following sequence; open the top cover all the way until it stops at hinges, and unloc

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon ---- 26 ---- 5 Temporarily winding the ribbon with a length of about 300 mm (1 ft) unwound between bobbin

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon - 27 - Ribbon tension adjustments The ribbon tension should be adjusted as needed according to the media (p

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon ---- 28 ---- 4.5 Printhead adjustments The printhead adjustments should be made according to the type of

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon - 29 - 4.6 Media sensor adjustments Laterally adjustable upper and lower media sensors are equipped; the u

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon ---- 30 ---- 3 When the media being used is a center-punched hole or corner-with-a-radius cut tag, first

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

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon - 31 - 4.7 Ribbon guide plate adjustments The ribbon guide plate may need adjusting to remove wrinkles on

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon ---- 32 ----

Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel - 33 - Chapter 5555 Power ON and Using the Control Panel After loading the media and ribbon, conne

Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel - 34 - 5.2 Turning the printer ON Turn ON the power switch. · Press “|” for ON. · Press

Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel - 35 - 5.3 Ready Mode and Menu Mode This section describes the operation flow of the Read

Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel - 36 - Ready mode The printer is in Ready mode after power is switched on and the self-test is

Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel - 37 - 5.5 Changing Menu Values With a Menu Item displayed on the LCD (such as Print Speed,

Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel - 38 - Select the Print Darkness Menu Item. · Press to bring up the Print Darkness function.

Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel - 39 - 5.7 Producing a Test or Configuration Print When the Test Mode is selected from the Gro

Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel - 40 - 5.8 Turning the printer OFF Do not turn the printer OFF suddenly. If the printer is

---- 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

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus - 41 - Chapter 6666 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus This chapter explains all the possib

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus - 42 - 6.2 Page Setup Menu The Page Setup Menu allows the setting of items such as print

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus - 43 - 6.3 System Setup Menu The System Setup Menu provides access to configure the hardwar

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus - 44 - Print Res.DPI AutoCal Mode MaxMedia Length Length 1.00IN Lengt

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus - 45 - 6.4 After Print Menu The After Print Menu allows you to configure what the printer does

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus - 46 - 6.5 Interface Setup Menu The Interface Setup Menu configures the baud rate, parity

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus - 47 - 6.6 Permanently Saving Settings Menu Settings made within the menu system of the printer

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus - 48 - 6.8 Menu Mode Description Group Menu Menu Item Default Value Range of Values De

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus - 49 - Group Menu Menu Item Default Value Range of Values Description Time Setting ¾ ¾ Set

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus - 50 - Group Menu Menu Item Default Value Range of Values Description RS-232C Baud 115

---- v ---- Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Citizen CLP series barcode label printer. This manual is designed to help you quickly un

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - 51 - Chapter 7777 Troubleshooting When an error occurs, an error message is displayed on the LCD panel. This chapter des

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - 52 - Symptom Check Remedy Text is not printed cleanly. 1. Is the paper and ribbon loaded properly? 2. Is the print den

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - 53 - 7.2 Error messages and corrective actions The printer will be placed in error status and an error message will be

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - 54 -

Chapter 8 Maintenance - 55 - Chapter 8888 Maintenance Since this printer uses a thermal head and a carbon ink ribbon､thermal paper dust etc may adhe

Chapter 8 Maintenance - 56 - 8.2 Cleaning method Remove dirt, paper dust, adhesive materials for labels etc upon completion of printing. ◆ Cleaning

Chapter 8 Maintenance - 57 - Chapter 9999 Specifications 9.1 General specifications Item CLP-8301 Printing method Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal

Chapter 9 Specifications - 58 - 9.2 Interfaces 1 Serial interface Specifications Transfer method: Start stop synchronous dual communication system

Chapter 8 Maintenance - 59 - DTR protocol DTR signal “Ready (High)” level requirements: The following must be satisfied: · Printer is on line. · Re

Chapter 9 Specifications - 60 - 2 Parallel interface Specifications Transfer method: 8-bit parallel (compatibility mode) Synchronous: Strobe pulse

---- vi ---- Table of Contents FCC Compliance Statement for American Users ...i CE Declaration for European Users ...

Chapter 8 Maintenance - 61 - Timing chart ACKNLG “Low” shows that the printer requests the computer to send data. BUSY “High” shows that

Chapter 9 Specifications - 62 - 9.3 Printable area Direction of front of main body 228.6mm (8.64”) Reference line Maximum

Chapter 8 Maintenance - 63 - Movable sensors Media Sensor Detection Mark A/D Voltage Setup Guide Setup Voltage Voltage

Chapter 9 Specifications - 64 - 9.5 Environmental requirements 1 Printer operating conditions for ensuring print quality Operating temperature:

Chapter 8 Maintenance - 65 -

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---- vii ---- 5.8 Turning the printer OFF..... 40 Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer

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