Citizen Swift 90 User Manual

1EnglishUser’s Manual

10EnglishConnecting to a ComputerWe recommend that you disconnect your printer from the mains and switch of any computersbefore attaching your printer

11EnglishInstalling Ribbon CassetteThis is the same procedure for installing a replacement ribbon cassette as for installing theribbon for the first u

12EnglishChapter 2 - Paper HandlingYour printer has three paper feed choices:Rear Tractor ModeFanfold PaperFriction Feed ModeCut SheetsSingle SheetsEn

13EnglishPaper Feed Selection - Paper SourceThere are three settings on the paper feedselector level on the rear-left of the printer:1 Rear Tractor Mo

14EnglishPress the LOAD/PARK key on the front panel to loadthe paper in to the printer. The paper will stop at thefirst line of printing, or “top of

15EnglishAdjust the tractors (1) to the correct width ofpaper and ensure the sprocket holes in thepaper match with the tractor pins (2).Close the trac

16EnglishSingle Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode)Turn the power on and the PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicating that no paper is installedin t

17EnglishTearing Off PaperWith fanfold paper installed, this function allows you to advance your paper to the “tear off”position.Press the TEAR OFF bu

18EnglishChapter 3 - The Control Panel KeysThe printer’s control panel allows you to change many different settings including the font size,character

19EnglishSelecting a Character PitchThis printer contains resident pitches which are accessible through the Control Panel. You canselect any one of t

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20EnglishQuiet ModeThe Quiet mode is a useful feature for further reducing print noise.Each time the button is pressed, it will enable or disable the

21EnglishTo feed the paper backwards or down:While pressing the ON LINE button, press the LOAD/PARK button. This reverses the paperDOWN one micro lin

22EnglishChapter 4 - Initial Setup ModeMany of the functions and settings of the printer can be set in the Initial Setup Mode, through thecontrol pane

23English1. Select the desired item according to the status of the ON LINE (1) and FONT (2) indicators(on, off, blinking) by referring to the follow

24English*1 Depending on the Emulation, different characters sets are available:EPSON emulation: Italic, Graphic 1 or Graphic 2IBM emulation: Graphic

25EnglishChapter 5 - Driver InstallationSetting Up Your Printer To Work With Your SoftwareYour printer emulates three different types of printer. Tha

26EnglishWindows 95 Driver InstallationFollow the steps below for installation.1 Connect interface cable to printer and computer, then power on printe

27EnglishWindows NT4 Driver InstallationWindow NT4 Single User1 Click Start , point to “Settings” and click “Printers”.2 Double click the Add Printer

28EnglishChapter 6 - Maintenance and TroubleshootingPrinter Self TestThe printer has a self test feature which allows you to test the printer. When a

29EnglishPrinter does not power up- No AC power. Check the AC power cordPaper slips around platen- The paper feed selector is set probably set to a t

3EnglishWindows NT4 Driver Installation ... 27Window NT4

30EnglishChapter 7 - SpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsPower requirements: 220 - 240 Volts AC, 50 - 60 Hz, 1.5 AmpsInterface: Centronics parallel, R

31EnglishPaper SpecificationsIt is recommended that paper which may be used with this unit is within the specificationprovided below.Fanfold PaperWidt

32EnglishPrinting AreaFanfold Paper and Continuous LabelsA: 25.4 mm B: 17.8 mmC: 2.0 mm D: 15.0 mmA: The area near the paper perforations (2) wherethe

4EnglishProduct WarrantyThis product is covered by Citizen’s warranty for manufacturing defects. Please note that itemsregarded as consumables, for ex

5EnglishUser Safety Instructions1 Read all the enclosed unpacking and operating instructions and keep them for futurereference.2 Follow all warnings a

6EnglishIntroductionThank you for purchasing this Citizen printer - you have made the right decision.Citizen ranks amongst the top European printer ma

7EnglishWhat to do if you have problemsIf you have any problems with your printer or require assistance in setting it up with your soft-ware we advise

8EnglishChapter 1 - Installation and setup for first useUnpackingHaving unpacked the printer, make sure none of the contents shown below are missing o

9EnglishParts of the PrinterFront View1 Paper support2 Top cover3 Smoked upper cover4 Control panel5 Paper feed selector6 Head gap leverRear View1 Rea