Citizen CLP-6401 Manual de usuario

CLP-6401 User’s Manual C. ITOU

- ix - Chapters in This Manual Chapter 1 Setup Describes the packed items after opening the carton as well as the names and functions of parts.

- x - Table of Contents FCC Compliance Statement for American Users . . . i EMI Compliance Statement for Canadian Users . . . ii Import

- xi - 3.10 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 4.1 Error Me

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1-1 Chapter 1 Setup 1.1 Confirmation of Carton Contents 1-2 1.2 Part Names and Functions 1-3 1.3 Connection to Power 1-7 1.

1-2 1.1 Confirmation of Carton Contents CAUTION Be careful when moving or carrying the printer and when taking the printer out of the carton

1-3 1.2 Part Names and Functions FRONT VIEW n Control panel The printer has two LED indicator lights and an LCD screen that displays printer message

1-4 INSIDE VIEW ③ Ribbon id⑦ Open lever⑧ Offset verification window ② Ribbon holder ⑥ Paper holder ⑤ Roll guide ④ Roll h

1-5 n Names and functions of each part CAUTION · When opening the cover, open it all the way. If only part way open, the cover could slam s

1-6 SIDE VIEW n Interface connectors To connect the interface cable. n PCMCIA memory card cover To protect the PCMCIA memory card from exposure

- 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, pu

1-7 1.3 Connection to Power CAUTION Use an AC outlet that accepts a three-pronged plug. Otherwise, static electricity may be generated and

1-8 1.4 Connection to a Computer An interface cable is necessary for connecting the printer to a computer. To connect them, proceed as follows: 1 T

2-1 Chapter 2 Control Panel 2.1 Control Panel 2-2 2.2 LCD/LED Indications and Adjustment Controls 2-3 2.3 Normal Operating Mode

2-2 2.1 Control Panel The control panel, on the front of the printer, consists of three control keys (Pause, Feed and Stop), two LED indicator lights

2-3 2.2 LCD/LED Indications and Adjustment Controls 1 LCD The eight-character LCD screen displays the current printer status, configuration settin

2-4 2.4 Printer Setup Mode To enter the Printer Setup Mode, press and hold down the Pause key then press the Feed key and release both keys. In a

2-5 During execution of the printer self-test, the printer will eject an alignment label, then print a status report and finally, print a series of he

2-6 2.6 System Maintenance Mode To enter the printer’s maintenance mode, press and hold the Pause, Feed and Stop keys simultaneously while turning o

2-7 The final display in the maintenance mode is the Voltage setting mode. The display will show ‘PE #.##V’ and as the second option ‘BL #.##V’ for

2-8 Printer Default Values Baud Rate: 9600 RS-232C setting Data Length: 8 bit Print Mode Setting Thermal Transfer Peeling: OFF Auto-cutter:

- ii - EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, t

3-1 Chapter 3 Preparation for Printing 3.1 Kinds of Paper 3-2 3.2 Specification of Label and Tag 3-2 3.3 Paper Setting 3-6 3.4

3-2 3.1 Kinds of Paper 1 Kinds of Paper The printer is capable of printing on direct-thermal or thermal-transfer paper. The paper must be high

3-3 Minimum value mm (in) Maximum value mm (in) A Label width 7.62 (0.3) 118.00 (4.65) B Liner width 25.40 (1.0) 118.00 (4.65) C

3-4 Units for position and length The print positions may be specified in either inch or metric system. Switching between the two systems is accomp

3-5 Reference line and points The reference line and points are described here. The position of 2.5 mm from the left edge of the paper is the refe

3-6 3.3 Paper Setting CAUTION Be careful of the edges of the plates so injury or property damage is possible. The printer is designed for ea

3-7 Roll paper Roll paper ① ⑩ ② ⑤ ④ ⑥ ③ ⑤ ④ ⑥ ③ ⑦ ⑨ Notch for alignment ⑧ ⑩ ① Referenc

3-8 3.4 Ribbon 1. Kinds of ribbon This printer uses a melt ink ribbon. 1) Wax: multipurpose ribbon. 2) Wax resin: multipurpose higher-quality ri

3-9 3.5 Ribbon Setting CAUTION Be careful of the edges of the plates so injury or property damage does not occur. After opening the cover, i

3-10 3.6 Head Offset Adjustments CAUTION Ensure the print head offset adjustments are made properly according to the type of print media (th

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

3-11 Heating element b

3-12 3.7 Head Pressure Adjustments The printer has already been factory-set with the label width of 118 mm. When using paper with a different widt

3-13 3.8 Ribbon Tension Adjustments When the ribbon slips or wrinkles during printing, adjust the ribbon tension. The printer has already been fac

3-14 3.9 Adjustable Sensor 3.9.1 Exterior view and part names Exterior view and part names Adjust-knob Mark (Yellow)

3-15 3.9.2 How to operate adjustable sensor (1) Move the adjustable sensor unit to your required position by turning the adjust-knob. First measu

3-16 3.9.3 Specification of paper (for adjustable sensor) Minimum value mm (in) Maximum value mm (in) A Label width 25.40 (1.0) 118.00

3-17 3.10 Cleaning Wipe off any foreign matter such as dust, ribbon residue, and adhesive substance stuck to the thermal head, ribbon guide roller, a

4-1 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Error Messages 4-2 4.1.1 Error descriptions and indications 4-2 4.1.2 Error indications and corre

4-2 4.1 Error Messages When there is a problem with the printer: - A buzzer sounds - The error indicator lights up - An error message is displayed

4-3 Description Indication LED Buzzer Paper out (paper position can't be detected) Error contents and sensor information repeatedly displayed

- 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 ch

4-4 4.1.2 Error indications and corrective actions Indication Description Corrective actions Battery Battery dead Automatically returned after d

4-5 Indication Description Corrective actions OverHeat Cooling Head overheat Wait until the head temperature goes down. When the temperature bec

4-6 Indication Description Corrective actions RibonOut Ribbon end Check the contents and clear with the Stop key. Install the ribbon. Check that

4-7 4.2 Power Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy No power even with power switch turned ON. • Power cord is not properly connected to the out

4-8 4.3 Paper Feed Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Paper doesn't feed. ･ Wrong paper path. ･ Mechanism head is open. ® Use correct

4-9 4.4 Ribbon Feed Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Ribbon doesn't wind. ･ Print mode is set to direct-thermal printing. ･ Wrong ri

4-10 4.5 Print Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Printing doesn't start. ･ Power to the printer is off. ･ Printer is not properly c

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4-12 4.6 Interface Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy Printer doesn't print. The following are the probable causes: Print disordered. Err

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- v - n To prevent personal injury or property damage, the following shall be strictly observed. n The degree of possible injury and damage due

5-1 Chapter 5 Options Factory or Reseller (Dealer) Options: 5.1 Auto-Cutter Unit 5-2 5.2 Peeler Unit 5-2 User Options: 5.3 PCMCIA Memo

5-2 5.1 Auto-Cutter Unit The cutter mechanism is a rotary cutter designed to handle paper, labels, ticket and tag stock. It has an extremely durab

5-3 5.3 PCMCIA Memory Card The PCMCIA memory card is used to: 1 Store print format files. Data in the field register area can be stored and load

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6-1 Chapter 6 Specifications 6.1 Main Specifications 6-2 6.2 Interface 6-6 6.2.1 System configuration 6-6 6.2.2 Specification of in

6-2 6.1 Main Specifications Item Description Printing ･ Direct-thermal or thermal-transfer printing ･ 400 dpi (16 dots/mm) print head (Main scanni

6-3 Item Description Standard fonts ･ Font No. 0-6 (fixed pitch, alphanumeric) ･ Font No. 7-8: OCR-A, OCR-B ･ Font No. 9: CG Triumvirate smoo

6-4 Item Description Communication interface ･ RS-232C (standard) ･ Centronics (standard) Indications, keys and switches ･ LEDs: Power and error ･

6-5 Item Description Environment ･ Operating conditions: Temperature: 5-35°C (41-95°F) Humidity: 30-80% (noncondensing) ･ Storage: Temperature: -

6-6 6.2 Interface 6.2.1 System configuration The printer is connected to a computer and prints labels according to the command from the computer. Two

- vi - WARNING n Never perform the following. If not avoided, these may cause damage or trouble to the printer or cause

6-7 6.2.2 Specification of interface (1) Serial interface Method Asynchronous serial interface RS-232C Connector DSUB 25-pin Protocol control XON

6-8 6.2.3 RS-232C loopback test After connector wiring as shown in the figure, the test mode is turned on. The printer will receive data that has be

6-9 6.2.4 RS-232C protocol (1) X-ON/X-OFF system (see the figure) This is a control system in which the data transmission request signal (X-ON (11H)

6-10 (2) Ready/Busy system (see the figure) This is a control system in which the DTR signal is output at Ready (High)/Busy(Low) level. Requirement

6-11 6.2.5 Interface pin assignment Serial and parallel interface pin assignment tables are shown below. n Serial interface pin assignment table P

6-12 n Parallel interface pin assignment table Pin No. Signal Input/Output Description 1 STROBE Input Strobe signal for reading 8-bit data 2-9

6-13 6.3 Outline of Command System For details about command system, see the Command Reference manual available separately. Commands for this print

6-14 6.4 Example of Connection to a Computer When RS-232C is used: IBM PC compatible Communication control: XON/XOFF or CTS/DTR Pin 20 should be

6-15 6.5 Tear-Off Function The tear-off function eliminates the waste of labels when tearing manually. It allows the paper to automatically advance

6-16 ･ Paper is fed to the cut position ･ When manual tearing is needed, tear the label at this time. ･ Performs next label printing. Wh

- vii - General Precautions 1. Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them. 2. Be careful when moving or carryi

6-17 6.5.4 Tear-off and type of data When the tear-off is valid, the printer monitors the print data for 0.5 second during or after printing. If p

6-18 ･ Initialization parameter values Initialization values for print or cut position are described below by each operating mode. In Native ON

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- viii - Precautions When Installing the Printer 1. Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them. 2. Do not use