Citizen CLP-7201e Manuel d'utilisateur

USER’S MANUAL Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer CLP-7201e CLP-7202e

Before Operation 8 Precautions When Installing the Printer 1. Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them. 2.

Before Operation 9 Contents Before Operation FCC Compliance Statement for American Users ⋅ ⋅ ⋅

Before Operation 10 Contents Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon 1 Kinds of Approved Media ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅

Before Operation 11 Main Features Optimum ribbon tension The Active Ribbon Control & Positioning technology used in this printer gives improve

Before Operation 12 Model Description The following two models are available. The main different points between the two models are shown below. M

Chapter 1 Setup 13 Chapter 1 Setup 1 Confirmation of Carton Contents 2 Part Names and Functions 3 Connection to Power 4 C

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 media and ribbon. (2)

Chapter 1 Setup 16 Side view (1) Adjust-screw To change the ribbon tension setting on the winding side. (See Chapter 4.) (2) Rear tension knob To ch

Chapter 1 Setup 17 Control panel (1) LCD Displays the current printer status, configuration settings, or an error messa

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

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, proc

Chapter 1 Setup 20

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

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 22 1 Power On/Off Turning on the power 1. Turn on the power switch on the back of the printer. 2. Th

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 23 Turning off the power 1. Turn off the power switch on the back of the printer. 2. The green LED goe

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 24 2 Normal Operating Mode When the power is turned on, the printer enters the normal operating mode, which allows nor

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 25 3 Printer Configuration Setting Mode In this menu, the print mode, the ‘after printing function’ such as cutting

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 26 3. Change the media gap sensor to the black mark sensor with the FEED key. 4. Return to normal operating

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 27 Display Indications Indication AfterPrtTearBar AutoCutPeelWaitTran

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 2 Printer Operation 28 List of Mode Items Indication Description Transfer Thermal transfer printing is performed Printing method DirectT

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 29 Notes when setting print start position and media stop position • When the “AfterP

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 30 4 Self-Test Mode & Hex Dump Mode In this mode, self-test printing is performed, and you can check the current p

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 31 Check the following items in the self-test mode. Check item Cause Remedy Printprinthead disconnected Replace print

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 32 5 System Maintenance Mode In system maintenance mode, the communication, adjustable sensor ON/OFF and sensor voltag

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 33 3. Change the media gap sensor voltage to the black mark sensor voltage with the FEED key pressed. 4. Re

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 34 List of Mode Items Item Indication Description Baud Rate 9600bps Selection of communication data rate between hos

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 35 6 Returning to Factory Setting To return all the contents already made in the printer configuration setting mode or

Chapter 2 Printer Operation 36

Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon 37 Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon 1 Kinds of Approved Media 2 Configuration of Approved Media (Whe

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

Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon 38 1 Kinds of Approved Media Item Specification Kinds of media • Thermal-transfer media • Direct-thermal media

Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon 39 2 Configuration of Approved Media (When Using Front Sensors) The front sensors consist of the transparent and

Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon 40 3 Configuration of Approved Media (When Using Adjustable Sensor) The adjustable sensor is the standard for CLP-7201

Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon 41 4 Media Setting The printer is designed to easily load media. Open the printer cover and set media in the followi

Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon 42 4. (1) Push media against the fixed media guide on the left side. (2) Guide media positively with the movable media gu

Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon 43 5 Kinds of Approved Ribbons Item Specification This printer uses a solid ink ribbon. • Wax Multipurpose rib

Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon 44

Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon 45

Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon 43

Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon 44 6 Ribbon Setting This printer is designed for easy ribbon loading. Open the printer cover and install the ribbon a

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

Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon 45 5. Wind the ribbon being pulled out around the ribbon holder and fix it to the core with adhesive tape. Set the ri

Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon 46

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustments 47 Chapter 4 Printer Adjustments 1 Use of Media Other Than the Recommended (Printhead Offset

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustments 48 1 Use of Media Other Than the Recommended (Printhead Offset Adjustments – Media Thickness Adjustments) The

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustments 49 2 Use of Narrow Media/Ribbons (Printhead Pressure Adjustments) The printer is already factory-set to the value

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustments 50 3 Use of Narrow Media/Ribbons (Ribbon Tension Adjustments) Ribbon tension of this printer is already adjusted t

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustments 51 (2) Easy-to-slip ribbon and media If a message ‘RibonOut’ is shown, set the mark on the feeding section to LOW by

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustments 52

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustments 53 4 Adjustable Sensor (For CLP-7201e) Note: The adjustable sensor is optional for CLP-7202e. Top view

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustments 54 5 Cleaning Wipe off any foreign matter such as ribbon or media dust, dirt and adhesive substances built up around

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 Adjustments 55

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 55 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 1 Error Messages 2 Power Troubl

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 56 1 Error Messages When there is a problem with the printer: - A buzzer sounds. - The error indicator lights up. - A

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 57 2 Errors and corrective actions Indication Description Corrective actions

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 58 Indication Description Corrective actions OverHeat Cooling Printhead overheat Wait until the printhead temperature

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 59 Indication Description Corrective actions RibonOut Ribbon end Check the

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 60 2 Power Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy No power even with power switch turned ON. • Power cord is not pr

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 61 3 Media Feed Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Media does not feed

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 62 4 Ribbon Feed Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Ribbon does not wind. • Wrong ribbon path. • Ribbon windin

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 63 5 Print Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Printing does not start.

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お読み下さい

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 64 6 Interface Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Printer does not print. The following may be probable causes:

Appendixes 65 Appendixes 1 Options 2 Specifications

Appendixes 66 1 Options Factory and dealer (reseller) options 1. Auto-Cutter Cutting method Rotary cutter Max. thickness of cut media 0.

Appendixes 67 User options 4. PCMCIA Memory Card Card type PCMCIA Type I flash memory card Storing print format files Data in the field register

Appendixes 68 2 Specifications Main Specifications Item CLP-7201e/7202e Main scanning line density: 203 dots/in (8 dots/mm) Resolution

Appendixes 69 Item Description Bar code on-board may vary depending on the model and destination. See the Command Reference for details Bar codes

Appendixes 70 Item Description UL 1950 CSA No. 950 120V system 120V: U.S.A./ Canada FCC Part 15 Subpart B class A EN 60950 EN

Appendixes 71 Interfaces The printer is connected to a computer and prints labels according to the command from the computer. Two systems of in

Appendixes 723. USB Interface USB Interface Specifications USB1.1 4. RS-232C loopback test After connector wiring as shown in the figure, place

Appendixes 73 5. RS-232C protocol (1) X-ON/X-OFF system (see figure) This is a control system in which the data transmitting request signal (X-ON

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

Appendixes 74 6. Interface pin assignment The serial and parallel pin assignment tables are shown below.  Serial interface pin assignment table

Appendixes 75  Parallel interface pin assignment table Pin No. Signal Input/Output Description 1 STROBE Input 8-bit data reading signal 2−9

Appendixes 76 Example of Connection to a Computer When RS-232C is used: (IBM PC compatible) Communication control: XON/XOFF or CTS/DTR

Appendixes 77 Tear-Off Function The tear-off function eliminates the waste of labels when tearing manually. It allows media to automatically adv

Appendixes 78 2. Tear-off when printing • If set, the tear-off feature will start if no data is transmitted from the computer after printing. If d

Appendixes 79 3. Tear-off when feeding • Media are fed to the tear position. • When the manual tearing is needed, tear the label at this time.

Appendixes 80 Cut Position Adjustments • The cut position can be specified with the ‘fnnn’ of the system-level commands. When the tear-off funct

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Before Operation 7 General Precautions 1. Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them. 2. Do not drop or p