Citizen-systems CLP-521 Uživatelský manuál

USER'SMANUALCLP-521Thermal Label & Barcode Printer

1Setup10Confirmation of Carton ContentsNote: The empty carton and packing materials should be stored for futureshipping of the printer.CD-ROM(User&apo

11SetupPart Names and FunctionsFront View31241 Top coverIs opened vertically to place or replace media.2 Heat discharge ventIt allows warm air to vent

1Setup12879101156Part Names and Functions5 Media holder barThe media is supported by the media holder bar when installed in theprinter.6 Media holder

13Setup12151417-116-114-216-213Part Names and Functions= Thermal headThis is the printhead. Avoid touching this with your fingertips and leavinggrease

1Setup14Part Names and FunctionsOperation Panel123456871 POWER LEDThis is lit when the printer power is on. (green)2 PRINT LEDThis is lit when the pri

15SetupPart Names and Functions12345Rear View1 Serial interface (RS232C)This receives serial transmission of data from a host computer.2 Parallel inte

1Setup16Connection to Power1. Check that the power switch to the printer is turned OFF.2. Connect the connector of the power cord to the power cordinl

17SetupConnection to a ComputerThis product has three interfaces that can be used to receive printing data: aserial port (RS232C), parallel port (IEEE

2Printer Operation18Power ON/OFFTurning on the power1. Turn on the power switch on the back of the printer.2. The POWER and PRINT LED are lit.Turning

19Printer Operation1 PAUSE key: Temporarily pauses printing• When this key is pushed once, the PRINT LED turns off and the printertemporarily pauses.•

2CONTENTSBefore OperationIntroduction -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR EUROPEAN US

2Printer Operation20Table of Alarm and Error Indications1 POWER LEDIt lights up when printer power isturned on. (green)2 PRINT LEDThis is lit when the

21Printer OperationSetting the MediaMedia SizesThe position of label and tag media is sensed by either a transparent sensoror a reflective sensor.Tran

2Printer Operation22Media holder barMedia holder guideLarge blue-head open lever2. Firstly, slide the two black plastic parts of the media holderassem

23Printer Operation6. Setting sensor positions.When using a transparent sensorMove the bottom sensor close to the center of the width of the mediathen

2Printer Operation247. Align the media with the left fixed media guide (2 locations),align the right movable media guide with the media width, andlowe

25Printer OperationMode SettingsMode Key operationHEX dump mode Turning power on while pushing the STOP key.Self print mode Turning power on while pus

2Printer Operation26Self print patternSelf Print ModePerforming a self test print is an easy way to check on the state of printersetting and printing

27Printer OperationMenu Setup ModeIf the printer power is turn on while the MODE/REPEAT key is pressed, theprinter enters menu setup mode. In this mod

2Printer Operation28Menu Setting Flow ChartThe following is a flow chart showing the CLP-521 VuePrint menu system.YESPress FEED keyfor 3 secondsNONONO

29Printer OperationMode SettingsSAVESAVESAVESAVESAVESAVEYES / Select / Save NO / Next Item / Change ValueNext DigitExit to previous menuEXITYESYESChan

3 ❚❚❚ Main Features ❚❚❚<High-speed, high-quality printing>This printer can be used for high-speed high-quality printing thanks to its thermal-

2Printer Operation30Example of printing during sub menu settingExample of printing during top menu settingShown below is a sample menu output from the

31Printer OperationExample of printing of contents of settingsMenu Setting Flow Chart(p.28)Mode SettingsNote: Citizen continually enhances its printer

2Printer Operation32Menu Setting TablePage Setup Menu - allows you to change settings related to the media or print quality.System Setup Menu - allows

33Printer OperationTop Menu Sub Menu Default MenuRemarksFunction Select Off OffTe arPeel On*Cut On*Cutter Action** Backfeed BackfeedThroughPaper Posit

3Printer Adjustments34Sensor AdjustmentsThe sensing level of both the transparent (see thru) and reflective sensors isadjusted separately and independ

35Printer AdjustmentsAdjusting the Transparent sensor1. Open the printhead and close the sensor arm, then align thepositions of the markers on the upp

3Printer Adjustments36Adjusting the Reflective sensor1. Open the printhead and the sensor arm, then align the positionof the sensor marker of the bott

37Printer AdjustmentsMedia Thickness AdjustmentIt is necessary to perform offset adjustment because the head offset variesaccording to the type of med

3Printer Adjustments38Media Width AdjustmentCautionWhen using narrow media, be sure to do this adjustment. (If you do not,the head may be damaged by j

39Printer AdjustmentsCleaningWipe off any foreign matter such as media dust, dirt and adhesive substancesbuilt up around the prinhead with the head cl

4COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR EUROPEAN USERSCE marking shows conformity to the following criteria and provisions:Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)/EN60950E

4Troubleshooting40IndicationThe LED do not lightup when printer poweris connected.Paper is feeding, butnothing is printed.The printer is notprinting

41TroubleshootingIndicationThe printer is notprinting neatly.The printing positionchanges.Check3) Is the print head dirty?Is a label stuck to the hea

Appendixes42Item DescriptionPrinting Printing method Thermal transferResolution Main scanning line density: 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm)Sub- scanning lin

43AppendixesSpecificationsItem DescriptionFont 1. Seven kinds of fixed pitch font • Overseas, English fonts and European fonts2. OCR fonts OCR-A, O

Appendixes44Item DescriptionEnvironment Operating temperature Operating temp. 0 to 40°C, humidity 30 to 80%, condensation freeconditions: (Conditions:

45AppendixesInterfacesThis printer is connected to a computer and prints according to commandssent from the computer.There are three types of computer

Appendixes46XON/XOFF ProtocolRequirements to output X-ON code• Communication is possible when the power is on.• When the receive buffer has less than

47AppendixesParallel InterfaceSpecificationsTransmission mode 8-bit parallel dataReceive buffer size 16kBTransmission modes Compatible modeIt is an as

Appendixes48Error Change in the status of a signal lineBoth directions OFF Both directions ONPaper end Busy : L  HBusy: L  unchangedPError

49AppendixesRelation of the timing of the BUSY signal and the *ACK signal[Center – ACK][While receiving INIT signal]Note: If the *Init signal does not

5EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR CANADIAN USERSThis Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.This equipment generates and uses radio freq

Appendixes50USB InterfaceSpecificationsStandards Complies with Universal Serial Bus SpecificationTransmission speed Compatible with 12Mbps (full speed

51AppendixesReplacing the Interface BoardReplacement Method1. Remove the screws (2) that anchor the bracket of the interfaceboard then pull the interf

Appendixes523. Insert the interface board into the printer so that the connectingcable does not catch on the printer, then use the screws (2)that you

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6Important Safety Instructions• Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the

7Notice• Before use, be sure to read this manual. And keep it handy for reference when needed.• The contents of this manual may change without prior n

8Indicates a situation which, if not observed and handledproperly, could result in death or serious injury.Indicates a situation which, if not observe

9• Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them.• Do not drop or put foreign matter such as clips and pins into the pri