Citizen CLP-631 Specifications Page 1

CLP-621 & CLP-631Thermal Transfer Barcode & Label PrinterUSER'S MANUAL

1Setup10Confirmation of Carton ContentsNote: The empty carton and packing materials should be stored for futureshipping of the printer.Removing the Pa

11SetupPart Names and FunctionsFront View31245Operation Panel (p.15)1 Top coverIs opened vertically to set media or ribbon.2 Heat discharge ventIt all

1Setup1232541Part Names and Functions1 Ribbon winding selection switchThis switch allows selection of inside-wound ribbons (also known as "inkin&

13Setup3256741Part Names and Functions1 Front (winding side) ribbon tension adjustment knobThis is adjusted according to the width of the ribbon that

1Setup14-1-1-2-22341345786Part Names and Functions1 Thermal printheadThis is the printhead. Avoid touching this with your fingertips and leavinggrease

15SetupPart Names and FunctionsOperation Panel123456871 POWER LEDThis is lit when the printer power is on. (green)2 PRINT LEDThis is lit when the prin

1Setup16Part Names and Functions12345Rear View1 Serial interface (RS232C)This receives serial transmission of data from a host computer.2 Parallel int

17SetupConnection to Power1. Check that the power switch to the printer is turned OFF.2. Connect the connector of the power cord to the power cordinle

1Setup18Connection to a ComputerThis product has three interfaces that can be used to receive printing data: aserial port (RS232C), parallel port (IEE

19Printer OperationPower 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 o

2CONTENTSBefore OperationINTRODUCTION -------------------------------------------------------------------- 3COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR EUROPEAN USERS---

2Printer Operation201 PAUSE key: Temporarily pauses printing• When this key is pushed once, the PRINT LED turns off and the printertemporarily pauses.

21Printer OperationLED Functions1 POWER LEDIt lights up when printer power isturned on. (green)2 PRINT LEDThis is lit when the printer is able toprint

2Printer Operation22Setting the MediaMedia SizesThe position of label and tag media is sensed by either a transparent sensoror a reflective sensor.Tra

23Printer OperationMedia holder barMedia holder guideSensor armLarge blue-head open leverHead unit2. Firstly, slide the two black plastic parts of the

2Printer Operation246. Setting sensor positions.When using a transparent sensorMove the bottom sensor close to the center of the width of the media,th

25Printer Operation7. Align the media with the left fixed media guide (2 locations),align the right movable media guide with the media width, andlower

2Printer Operation26Setting the RibbonThe following kinds and sizes of ribbons can be used.Types ...

27Printer Operation4. Push the large blue-head open lever to release the head unit.Pull out the ribbon from the bottom of the head unit to theribbon w

2Printer Operation287. Push the head close knob to lower and lock the head unit. Besure to always push the head close knob to lock the head unit.If th

29Printer OperationMode SettingsMode Key operationHEX dump mode Turning power on while pushing the STOP key.Self print mode Turning power on

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

2Printer Operation30Self Print ModePerforming a self test print is an easy way to check on the state of printersetting and printing quality. Install

31Printer 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 Operation32Menu Setting Flow ChartYESPress FEED keyfor 3 secondsNONONOYESYESNONOYESNOEXITEXITEXITEXITEXITEXITEXITEXITNONONOMODE/REPEAT key +

33Printer OperationMode SettingsSAVESAVESAVESAVESAVESAVEYES / Select / Save NO / Next Item / Change ValueNext DigitExit to previous menuEXITYESYESChan

2Printer Operation34Example of printing during sub menu settingExample of printing during top menu settingThis particular example is changing the prin

35Printer OperationExample of printing of contents of settingsMenu Setting Flow Chart(p.32)Mode SettingsNote: Citizen continually enhances its printer

2Printer Operation36Menu Setting TablePage Setup Menu - allows you to change settings related to the media or print quality.System Setup Menu - allows

37Printer OperationTop Menu Sub Menu Default Menu RemarksOff ... Auto configure ineffective.When a peeler unit or auto-cutter isinstalled but has not

2Printer Operation38Quick Setup of the Print MethodThe print method (thermal transfer method/direct thermal method) can beset using operation panel in

39Printer AdjustmentsSensor AdjustmentsThe sensing level of both the transparent (see thru) and reflective sensors isadjusted separately and independe

4COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR EUROPEAN USERSCE marking shows conformity to the following criteria and provisions:Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)/EN60950-

3Printer Adjustments40Adjusting the Transparent sensor1. Push the large blue-head open lever to open the head unit andsensor arm, then return only the

41Printer AdjustmentsAdjusting the Reflective sensor1. Open the printhead and the sensor arm, then align the positionof the sensor marker of the botto

3Printer Adjustments42Media Thickness AdjustmentIt may be necessary to adjust the printer according to the thickness of themedia being used. This can

43Printer AdjustmentsMedia Width AdjustmentCautionWhen using narrow media, be sure to MAKE this adjustment. (If you donot, the head may be damaged by

3Printer Adjustments44Front ribbon left-right balance adjustment knobBack ribbon left-right balance adjustment knobFront ribbon tension adjustment kno

45Printer AdjustmentsRibbon Balance AdjustmentDo this adjustment by turning the front and back balance adjustment knobs.If the ribbon is wrinkled, adj

3Printer Adjustments46CleaningWipe off any foreign matter such as media dust, dirt and adhesive substancesbuilt up around the prinhead with the head c

47TroubleshootingIndicationThe LED do not lightup when printerpower is connected.Paper is feeding, butnothing is printed.The printer is notprinting

4Troubleshooting48IndicationThe printer is notprinting neatly.The printing positionchanges.The ribbon is wrinkledThe ribbon slips(ribbon dirt ispro

49AppendixesItem DescriptionPrinting Printing method Thermal transfer/Direct thermalResolution Main scanning line density: 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) (

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

Appendixes50SpecificationsItem DescriptionBar code One-dimension • Code 3 of 9 • UPC-A • UPC-E • EAN-13 (JAN-13)• EAN-8 (JAN-8) • Interleaved

51AppendixesSpecificationsItem DescriptionEnvironment Operating temperature Operating temp. 5 to 35°C, humidity 30 to 80%, condensation freeconditions

Appendixes52InterfacesThis printer is connected to a computer and prints according to commandssent from the computer.There are three types of computer

53AppendixesInterfacesXON/XOFF ProtocolRequirements to output X-ON code• Communication is possible when the power is on.• When the receive buffer has

Appendixes54Parallel InterfaceSpecificationsTransmission mode 8-bit parallel dataReceive buffer size 16kBTransmission modes Compatible modeIt is an as

55AppendixesInterfacesError Change in the status of a signal line in compatible modePaper end Busy : L  HPError : L  HSelect : H  LnFault : H

Appendixes56Relation of the timing of the BUSY signal and the *ACK signal[Center – ACK][While receiving INIT signal]Note: If the *Init signal does not

57AppendixesUSB InterfaceSpecificationsStandards Complies with Universal Serial Bus SpecificationTransmission speed Compatible with 12Mbps (full speed

Appendixes58Replacing the Interface BoardReplacement Method1. Remove the screws (2) that anchor the bracket of the interfaceboard then pull the interf

59Appendixes3. Insert the interface board into the printer so that the connectingcable does not catch on the printer, then use the screws (2)that you

6IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the

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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