Citizen CLP-9301 User Manual

CLP-9001/9301 User’s Manual

Chapter 1 Unpacking − 1 − Chapter 1 Unpacking First open the carton and take out the accessory box and the printer front cover, then lift the printe

Chapter 1 Unpacking − 2 − 1.1 Checking items inside the accessory box First, you should check that all of the following items are inside the access

Chapter 2 Safety Precautions − 3 − Chapter 2 Safety Precautions This chapter describes safety precautions when using the printer. Please read and un

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 subject

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

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

Chapter 2 Safety Precautions − 7 − Opening/closing the right side cover When opening/closing the right side cover, be careful not to catch your fing

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

Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts − 9 − Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts This chapter describes the names and functions

Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts − 10 − 1 Front cover 2 Right side cover 3 Control panel 4 Printhead lever 5 Printhead 6 Printhead

− i − FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts − 11 − Rear and side covers 19 Media viewing window 20 AC main power input port 21 Power switch 2

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

Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts − 13 − Control keys On the control panel legend, in Ready mode, the text written ABOVE each key sh

Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts − 14 − MODE key Printer enters the Menu mode, and the ‘∗ Page Setup’ menu is shown on the LCD (Displ

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 15 −

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 15 − Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon This chapter describes all of the types of media available for this p

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 16 − ♦ Center-punched hole tag Holes (2.5mm diameter) are perforated lengthwise along the central line of the

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

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 18 − 4.2 Paper size Minimum value mm (in) Maximum value mm (in) A Label width 19 (0.748) 115.

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 19 − 4.3 Loading the paper The out-wound roll of paper is the standard, although inward-wound media can also

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

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 20 − 3. Move the blue printhead lever towards the back of the printer to lift the printhead block. Push the b

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 21 − 5. To load the roll of paper, first insert the paper core adaptors (3-inch) into the paper core (see SUG

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 22 − 7. Let the edge of the roll of paper nearer to the control panel butt against the fan-shaped metal paper

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 23 − 10. Close the right side cover and the front cover. Loading the paper is now completed. CAUTION When

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 24 − 4.4 Loading the ribbon We recommend that you should use a genuine Citizen ribbon or its equivalent. Th

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 25 − 4. Insert the bobbins into the source ribbon and destination paper cores respectively. 5. Fit

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 26 − 9. Close the right side cover and then close the front cover, allowing the magnetic catch to firmly hold

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 27 − 4.5 Printhead pressure adjustments The paper width for this printer is 19-115 mm (0.75-4.53 in). When a

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon − 28 − 4.6 Paper sensor adjustments Using the paper sensor adjust-knob, adjustments to the paper sensor can be

Chapter 5 Power ON And Using The Control Panel − 29 − Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel After loading the paper and ribbon, connect the

− iii − Important Safety Instructions 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instru

Chapter 5 Power ON And Using The Control Panel − 30 − 5.2 Turning the printer ON Turn ON the power switch. • Press “|” for ON. • Press “O” to

Chapter 5 Power ON And Using The Control Panel − 31 − 5.3 Ready Mode and Menu Mode This section describes the operation flow of the Ready mode an

Chapter 5 Power ON And Using The Control Panel − 32 − Ready mode The printer is in Ready mode after power is switched on and the self-test is per

Chapter 5 Power ON And Using The Control Panel − 33 − 5.5 Changing Menu Values With a Menu Item displayed on the LCD (such as Print Speed, Darkness

Chapter 5 Power ON And Using The Control Panel − 34 − Select the Print Darkness Menu Item. • Pressto bring up the Print Darkness function. Show

Chapter 5 Power ON And Using The Control Panel − 35 − 5.7 Producing a Test or Configuration Print When the Test Mode is selected from the Group Men

Chapter 5 Power ON And Using The Control Panel − 36 − 5.8 Turning the printer OFF Do not turn the printer OFF suddenly. If the printer is print

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Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using The Menus − 37 − Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus This chapter explains all the possibl

− 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 may chan

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using The Menus − 38 − 6.2 Page Setup Menu The Page Setup Menu allows the setting of items such as print speed

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using The Menus − 39 − 6.3 System Setup Menu The System Setup Menu provides access to configure the hardware s

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using The Menus − 40 − Date Setting Settings Lock Keyboard Lock Date01/01/

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using The Menus − 41 − 6.4 After Print Menu The After Print Menu allows you to configure what the printer do

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using The Menus − 42 − 6.5 Interface Setup Menu The Interface Setup Menu configures the baud rate, parity, dat

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using The Menus − 43 − 6.6 Permanently Saving Settings Menu Settings made within the menu system of the printe

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using The Menus − 44 − 6.8 Menu Mode Description Group Menu Menu Item Default Range Description CLP-9301:

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using The Menus − 45 − Group Menu Menu Item Default Range Description Metric/Inch Inch Inch mm Set basic u

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using The Menus − 46 − Group Menu Menu Item Default Range Description Off Off Tear PeelWait Cut Select func

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using The Menus − 47 − Group Menu Menu Item Default Range Description Cutter Type Standard Standard Heavy

− v − Introduction Thank you for purchasing a new Citizen CLP series label printer. This manual is designed to help you quickly understand the basic

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using The Menus − 48 − Group Menu Menu Item Default Range Description Print Pattern Current setting Curren

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using The Menus − 49 −

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting − 49 − Chapter 7 Troubleshooting When an error occurs, an error message is displayed on the LCD panel. This chapter descri

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting − 50 − Symptom Check Remedy Text is not printed cleanly. 1. Is the paper and ribbon loaded properly? 2. Is the print den

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting − 51 − 7.2 Error messages and corrective actions The printer will be placed in error status and an error message will be

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting − 52 −

Chapter 8 Maintenance − 53 − Chapter 8 Maintenance Since this printer uses a thermal head and a carbon ink ribbon､thermal paper dust etc may adhere

Chapter 8 Maintenance − 54 − 8.2 Cleaning method Remove dirt, paper dust, adhesive materials for labels etc upon completion of printing. ♦ Cleanin

Chapter 9 Specifications − 55 − Chapter 9 Specifications 9.1 General specifications Item CLP-9001 CLP-9301 Printing method Thermal Transfer/Direc

Chapter 9 Specifications − 56 − 9.2 Interfaces 1 Serial interface Specifications Transfer method: Start stop synchronous dual communication system

− vi − Table of Contents FCC Compliance Statement for American Users ...i Compliance Statement for European Users ...

Chapter 9 Specifications − 57 − DTR protocol DTR signal “Ready (High)” level requirements: The following must be satisfied: • Printer is on line. •

Chapter 9 Specifications − 58 − 2 Parallel interface Specifications Transfer method: 8-bit parallel (compatibility mode) Synchronous: Strobe pulse H

Chapter 9 Specifications − 59 − 9.3 Printable area The accurate print position is illustrated below. Direction of p

Chapter 9 Specifications − 60 − 9.4 Adjustable sensor The required detection position can be set with the adjustable sensor. The adjustable sensor

Chapter 9 Specifications − 61 − 9.5 Auto-Cutter (optional) Two kinds of auto-cutter are available: standard and heavy-duty versions. 1 Standard a

Chapter 9 Specifications − 62 − 9.6 Peeler (optional) Peeler specifications Paper width: 115 mm (4.53 in) Maximum diameter of paper roll: 203 mm

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Chapter 9 Specifications − 64 −

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