Citizen CL-S621 Spezifikationen

CL-S621 & CL-S631Thermal 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

1Setup122143Part Names and Functions1 Ribbon drive unit2 Head close knobPush the head close knob to lock the mechanism closed. If you push onanother p

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 Functions1234Rear View1 Serial interface (RS232C)This receives serial transmission of data from a host computer.2 USB interface

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 two interfaces that can be used to receive printing data: aserial port (RS232C) and a USB port (USB1.

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, align the rightmovable media guide with the media width, and lower the sensorar

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 while pus

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 ChartThe following is a flow chart showing the CL-S621/CL-S631 VuePrint menu system.7 Datamax® EmulationYESPress

2Printer Operation337 Zebra® EmulationYESPress FEED keyfor 3 secondsNONONOYESYESNONOSAVESAVESAVESAVESAVESAVEYESYES / Select / Save NO / Next Item / Ch

2Printer Operation34Printing during sub menu settingPrinting during top menu settingThis particular example is changing the print speed and print dark

35Printer OperationMachine InformationModel Number : CL-S631Boot Version : X.XROM Version : XXXXXXXXROM Date (DD//MM//YY) : XX/XX/XXROM Ch

2Printer Operation36Menu Setting TableGlobal Config menu - allows you to switch between 3 complete ‘config sets’ contained within the printer.Page Set

37Printer OperationTop Menu Sub Menu Default Menu RemarksKeyboard Lock Off On Prevents the control panel from affectingOff the printer's configur

2Printer Operation38Top Menu Sub Menu Default Menu RemarksRS-232C Parity None None Sets the communication parity of the serialOdd interface.EvenRS-232

39Printer Operation7 Zebra® EmulationMode Settings[Zebra® Emulation]Top Menu Sub Menu Default Menu RemarksGlobal – Config Set 1 Config Set 1 Sets the

4COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR EUROPEAN USERSCE marking shows conformity to the following criteria and provisions:Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC, formerl

2Printer Operation40Top Menu Sub Menu Default Menu RemarksEmulation Select ZPI2 DM4 Selects DataMax®/Zebra® compatibilityDMI DM4: DataMax® 400DPP DMI:

41Printer OperationMode Settings[Zebra® Emulation]Top Menu Sub Menu Default Menu RemarksRS-232C Stop bit 1 bit 1 bit Sets the stop bit of the serial i

2Printer Operation42Quick Setup of the Print MethodThe print method (thermal transfer method/direct thermal method) can beset using operation panel in

43Printer OperationMenu Setting Table(p.37, p.40)Selecting the Ribbon Winding DirectionBesides the Menu Setup Mode, you can also select the ribbon win

2Printer Operation44Manually Selecting the Printer EmulationTo manually choose between Datamax® and Zebra® emulations, you can usethe VuePrint menu s

45Printer AdjustmentsSensor AdjustmentsThe sensing level of both the transparent (see thru) and reflective sensors isadjusted separately and independe

3Printer Adjustments46Adjusting the Transparent sensor1. Push the large blue-head open lever to open the head unit andsensor arm, then return only the

47Printer AdjustmentsAdjusting the Reflective sensor1. Open the printhead and the sensor arm, then align the positionof the sensor marker of the botto

3Printer Adjustments48Media Thickness AdjustmentIt may be necessary to adjust the printer according to the thickness of themedia being used. This can

49Printer AdjustmentsMedia Width AdjustmentCautionWhen using narrow media, be sure to MAKE this adjustment. (If you donot, the head may be damaged by

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

3Printer Adjustments50Front ribbon left-right balance adjustment knobBack ribbon left-right balance adjustment knobFront ribbon tension adjustment kno

51Printer AdjustmentsRibbon Balance AdjustmentDo this adjustment by turning the front and back balance adjustment knobs.If the ribbon is wrinkled, adj

3Printer Adjustments52CleaningWipe off any foreign matter such as media dust, dirt and adhesive substancesbuilt up around the printhead with the head

53Tr o u bleshootingIndicationThe LED do not lightup when printerpower is connected.Paper is feeding, butnothing is printed.The printer is notprinting

4Tr oubleshooting54IndicationThe printer is notprinting neatly.The printing positionchanges.The ribbon is wrinkledThe ribbon slips(ribbon dirt isprodu

55AppendixesItem DescriptionPrinting Printing method Thermal transfer/Direct thermalResolution Main scanning line density: 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) (

Appendixes56SpecificationsItem DescriptionBar code One-dimension • Code 3 of 9 • UPC-A • UPC-E • EAN-13 (JAN-13)(for Datamax® emulation) • EAN-8

57AppendixesSpecifications053530408040Humidity %Operating assurance temperaturePrinting assurance temperatureTemperature °C-20 605 85 Humidity %Temper

Appendixes58Item DescriptionWeight Approx. 4.9 kg (10.8 lb.)Accessories Test label media, Test ribbon, CD-ROM (User’s Manual), Quick startguide, Head

59AppendixesInterfacesThis printer is connected to a computer and prints according to commandssent from the computer.There are three types of computer

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

Appendixes60InterfacesXON/XOFF ProtocolRequirements to output X-ON code• Communication is possible when the power is on.•When the receive buffer has l

61AppendixesUSB InterfaceSpecificationsStandards Complies with Universal Serial Bus SpecificationTransmission speed Compatible with 12Mbps (full speed

Appendixes62Parallel Interface (Option)SpecificationsTransmission mode 8-bit parallel dataReceive buffer size 16kBTransmission modes Compatible modeIt

63AppendixesInterfacesError Change in the status of a signal line in compatible modePaper end Busy : L  HPError : L  HSelect : H  LnFault : H

Appendixes64Relation of the timing of the BUSY signal and the *ACK signal[Center – ACK][While receiving INIT signal]Note: If the *Init signal does not

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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