Citizen CLP-2001 Bedienungsanleitung

CLP-2001User's ManualCITIZEN.

Chapters in this manualChapter 1 SetupDescribes the packed items after opening the carton as well as the names and functions of parts.Chapter 2 Contro

Table of ContentsFCC Compliance statement for American Users. . . i EMI Compliance Statement for Canadian Users . . . iiImportant Safety Instructions.

Chapter 5 Options ... 5-15.1 Auto-Cutter Unit ... 5-25.2 Peeler Unit...

1.1 Confirmation of Carton Contents 1-21.2 Installing the paper holders 1-31.3 Names and Functions o1 the Parts t-41.4 Connection to Power 1-81.5 Conn

1.1 Confirmation of Carton Contents/^CAUTIONBe careful when moving or carrying the printer and when taking the printer out of the carton. The printer

1.2 Installing the paper holdersThe roll paper of 4 in diam. {101.6 mm diam.) is set on the back of the printer. Instailation1) Open the printer cov

1.3 Names and Functions of the PartsFront viewControl panelThe control panel is a center of the printer that displays printer ., messages through the

Printer coverOpens to allow loading of the paper and ribbon, Ribbon holderHolds the ribbon. (See Chapter 3.) Ribbon winderWinds the ribbon a

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Intertace connectors Connect the interface cables. PCMCIA memory card coverTo protect the PCMCIA memory card from exposure to dust and foreign

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR AMERICAN USERSThis equipment has been tested and (ound to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to

1.4 Connection to PowerACAUTION; Use the three-pin (including grounding) gu.tle{.,. | Otherwise, you may get hurt by static'eiectricity.Also, you

An interface cable is necessary for connecting the printer to a computer. Connect the printer to a computer as follows;1) Check that both printer and

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Chapter 2 Control Panel2.1 Control Panel 2-22.2 LCD/LED Indications and Adjustment Controls 2-32.3 Normal Operating Mode 2-32.4 Printer Setup Mode 2-4

2.1 Control PanelThe control panel consists of the three control keys (Pause, Feed and Stop), two LED Indicator lights {Power and Error), a LCD messag

2.2 LCD/LED Indications and Adjustment Controls1) LCDThe eight-character LCD screen displays the current printer status, configuration settings, or

2.4 Printer Setup ModeThe printer enters the printer setup mode when both Stop and Feed keys are pressed simultaneously. The control key functions at

2.6 System Maintenance ModeThe printer enters the system maintenance mode when the Pause, Feed and Stop keys are pressed and held down simultaneously

Voltage setting I rri-iJgvIn the voltage setting mode, operate the paper gap and black line adjustment controls in the follo\wing way:For the stan

Chapter 3Paper and Ribbon3.1 Kinds of Paper 3~23.2 Label and Tag Specifications 3-23.3 Ribbon 3-63.4 Loading the Paper 3-73.5 Loading the Ribbon 3-93.

EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR CANADIAN USERSThis equipment generates and uses radio irequenoy energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in

3.1 Kinds of Paper1) Kinds of paperA thermal-transfer or direct-thermal printing paper can be used.The paper must be of high quality. Otherwise, the

Minimum value mm (in)Maximum value mm (in)AWidth of labei25.40 (1.0)118.00 (4.65)B Width of iiner25.40 (1.0)118.00 (4.65)c Left edge of label0 2.54 (0

Siz© of paperLabelGónánubu's^'lpaper ^ HLULLLabelLabelLabelNotdi detectionBlack-line detectionUse of paper-gap sensorPrinting areaLeft-sidem

Units for specifying position and lengthThe print position may be specified in either inch or metric system. Switching between the two systems is acco

Reference pointsThe reference points are described in the figure. The position of 2.5 mm from the left edge of the paper is the reference point. The l

3.4 Loading the Paper/^CAUTIONBe careful of the edges of the plates so injury or property damage is possible.The printer is designed to easily load t

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When the print density on the left and right sides is not equal (when the paper with a different width has been used):The right head pressure viewed f

3.7 Ribbon Tension AdjustmentsThree kinds of ribbon tension (Strong, Medium and Mild) are available on each ribbon feed and winding section. Changing

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting4.1 Error Messages 4-24.1.1 Error descriptions and indications 4-24.1.2 Error indications and corrective actions 4-44.2 Pow

Important Safety Instructions1. Road all of these instructions and save them for later reference.2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on t

4.1 Error MessagesWhen there is a problem with the printer, a buzzer sounds, and the LED eiTor indicator on the control panel lights. An error messag

DescriptionLCD indication LEDBuzzerPaper out (paper position can't be detected)LightsSounds shortError contents and sensor information repeatediy

4.1.2 Error Indications and corrective actionsLCD indicationDescriptionCorrective actionsBatteryBattery deadAutomatically returned after displaying th

LCD indicationDescriptionCorrective actionsPausePàuse key pressedPress the Pause key once again to resume printing.If the Stop key is pressed, the sto

LCD indicationPaperEndDescriptionPaper end (no paper left)Corrective actionsInstall the paper.PaperErrPaper out (paper position can't be detected

LCD indicationDescriptionCorrective actionsROM Err ROM checksum errorTurn off the power and reset the printer. If this recurs, contact our service per

4.3 Paper Feed TroubleshootingProblemCause and remedyPaper doesn't feed.Paper path is wrong. Mechanism head is open.-> Use the proper path.-&g

4.4 Ribbon Feed TroubleshootingProblemCause and remedyRibbon is not wound.Ribbon path is wrong.->Use the proper path.Direction of ribbon winding is

4.5 Print TroubleshootingProblemCause and remedyPrinting doesn't start.Power to the printer is off.Printer is not properly connected to a compute

Factory or reseller (dealer) options:5.1 Auto-Cutter Unit 5-25.2 Peeler Unit 5-25.3 Adjustable Sensor 5-2 User options:5.4 PCMCIA MenfioryCaid 5-35.5

Notice1. Before use, be sure to read this manual. And keep it handy for reference when needed.2. The contents of this manual may be changed without

5.1 Auto-Cutter UnitThe auto-cutter unit that has been installed on the printer will be available. See the operation manual of the auto-cutter for de

5.4 PCMCIA Memory CardThe PCMCIA memory card is used to:1} Store the print format files. Data in the field register area can be stored and loaded,2}

5.5 8*in Size Roll Paper Holder8-in size roll paper holder• Max. outer diameter: 8 in (203 mm)• Paper core inner diameter: 1.5 in-3 in (38 mm-76 ra

Chapter 6 Specifications6.1 Basic Specifications 6-26.2 Interface 6-56.2.1 Serial interface system configuration 6-56.2.2 Parallel interface system

6.1 Basic SpecificationsItemDescriptionPrintingDirect-thermai or thermal-transfer203 dpi (8 dots/mm) print head(Main scanning line density: B dots/mm

HemDescriptionStandard fontsFont No. 0-6 system font {alphanumeric and European font)Font No. 7-8: OCRtA OCR-BFont No. 9: CG Triumvirate smooth font;

ItemDescriptionCommunicationinterface• Serial: RS-232C)• Parallel: CentronicsIndications, keys and switches• LEDs: Power and Error• LCD: Displays

6.2 InterfaceThe printer is connected to a computer and prints labels according to the commands from the computer.Two methods of interface with a comp

6.2.2 Parallel interface system configurationParallel interface; Centronics (standard)Parallel interface specificationsMethod 8-bit parallelConnector

6.2.3 RS-232C loopback testAfter connector wiring as shown tn the figure, turn on the test mode. The printer will receive data that has been transmit

SAFETY SIGNS— must be strictly observed!To prevent personal injury or property damage, the following shall be strictly observed.The degree of possible

Receive buffer size = 32K bytes4K bytesNote: Even if each code is ready for output, the same code cannot betransmitted twice successively (except whe

Serial and parallel interface pin assignment tables are shown below. Serial interface pin assignment table6.2.5 Interface pin assignmentPin No.Signa

Parallel interface pin assignment tablePin No. Signai Input/outputDescription1STROBEInput Strobe signal for reading 8-bit data2-9 DATA1-8 Input 8-bit

6.3 Outline of Command SystemFor details ^out command system, see the Command Reference separately available.Commands for this printer consist of a s

6.4 Example of Connection to a ComputerWhen RS-232C is used:IBM PC compatibleCommunication control: XON/XOFF or CTS/DTR”PC”(DB25P)Printer(DB25P)F.GND

6.5 Tear-Off FunctionThe tear-off function eliminates the waste of labels when tearing manually. It allows the paper to automatically advance to the

The p^er is fed to the tear positionPaper position sensorTear-off function will start if no data is sent for 0.5 second after printingPaper is fed to

When the tear-off is valid, the printer monitors the print data for 0,5 second during or after printing, if print data is transmitted within 0.5 secon

Parameter initialization values . ' : ;initialization values for printing and peeling positions are described below.Unit: rnrh (inch)Norma!pr

Never perform the following. If not avoided, these may cause damage or trouble to the printer or cause the printer to overheat and release smoke and

General precautions1. Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them.2. Do not drop any clips, pins or similar metals o

Precautions when installing the printer Li 'i1. Prior to operation, read the the safety instructions carefully andiobserveUheifi.2. Do not use