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LINE THERMAL PRINTER
MODEL CT-S280
User’s Manual
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WEEE MARK En Ge Fr Sp It Du Da Por Pol
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Declaration of Conformity This printer conforms to the following Standards: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC. LVD : EN60950 EMC : EN55022 Class A EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN55024 This declaration is applied only for 230V model. CITIZEN is registered trade mark of CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD., Japan CITIZEN es una marca registrada de CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD., Japón EPSON is the trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation
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IMPORTANT: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a resident
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Before using this product, be sure to read through this manual. After having read this manual, keep it in a safe, readily accessible place for future reference. The information contained herein is subject to change without prior notice. Reproduction or transfer of part or all of this document in any means is prohibited without permission from CITIZEN SYSTEMS. Note that CITIZEN SYSTEMS is not responsible for any operation results regardless of missing, error, or mispr
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... WHICH SHOULD BE STRICTLY OBSERVED Before using this product for the first time, carefully read these SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. Incorrect operation may result in unexpected accidents (fire, shock, or injury). After having read this Manual, keep it in a safe, readily accessible place for future reference. Some of the descriptions contained in this manual may not be relevant to some printer models. In order to prevent injury hazard to operators, third parties or damage to prope
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PRECAUTIONS ON PRINTER INSTALLATION WARNING Do not use or store this product in a place where it will be exposed to: Flames or moist air Direct sunlight Hot airflow or radiation from a heating device Salty air or corrosive gases Ill-ventilated atmosphere Chemical reactions in a laboratory Airborne oil, steel particles, or dust Static electricity or strong magnetic field • Neglecting these warnings may result in printer failure, overheating, emission of smoke, fire, or electric sh
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CAUTION Place the printer on a flat, stable surface without vibration. • Otherwise dropping may cause injury. Do not use the printer under the following conditions. A state where the printer ventilation holes are blocked by a nearby wall or something A state where any object is placed on the printer A state where the printer is covered or wrapped by a cloth or bed clothing • Be careful about internal heat buildup, which could cause fire and deform the case. Avoid using the printer near
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PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING THE PRINTER WARNING Please observe the following precautions for power source and power cord: Do not plug or unplug the power cord with a wet hand. Use the printer only at the specified supply voltage and frequency. Use only the specified AC adapter with the printer. Check to make sure that the supply outlet from which the printer is powered has a sufficient capacity. Do not supply the printer from a power strip or current tap shared with other appliances. Do
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CAUTION Caution label is attached on the position shown in the following figure. Carefully read the precautions in handling before using the printer. THIS LABEL INDICATES THE RISK OF ANY INJURY DUE TO “HIGH TEMPERATURE” OF THE PRINT HEAD. To prevent possible malfunction or failure observe the following. Avoid operating the printer without paper properly loaded. Avoid the use of paper not complying with specifications. • May result in poor print quality. Avoid using torn pieces of paper or
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DAILY MAINTENANCE Observe the following precautions for daily maintenance. When cleaning the printer, always turn it off and unplug it from the supply outlet. Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning the surface of the printer case. For severe stains, use a soft cloth slightly dampened with water. Never use organic cleaning solvent such as alcohol, paint thinner, trichloroethylene, benzene, or ketone. Never use a chemically processed cleaning cloth. To remove paper chips, use a soft brush.
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THE TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL OUTLINE ...................................................................9 1.1 Features ..........................................................................................9 1.2 Unpacking .....................................................................................10 1.3 Model Classification.....................................................................10 1.4 Basic Specifications .........................................................
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1. GENERAL OUTLINE The CT-S280 is a thermal line printer designed for use with a broad array of terminal equipment including, data, POS, and kitchen terminals. With extensive features, it can be used in a wide range of applications. 1.1 Features Compact design. Paper drop-in mechanism facilitating paper handling and head cleaning. High speed (80 mm/s) printing. Low-noise printing. Built-in input buffer. Barcode printing. Page mode. Now you can arrange pages freely. Registratio
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1.2 Unpacking When unpacking the printer, confirm that the following are provided: Printer: 1 AC adapter: 1 AC power cord: 1 Sample paper roll: 1 roll User’s manual (This manual): 1 Printer AC adapter 1.3 Model Classification The printer models are classified by the following designation method: CT-S 280 RS U - WH Model name Case color WH: Cool white BK: Black Interface Destination (Letters + Power cord) PA: Parallel IEEE 1284 compliant J: Japan RS: Serial RS-232C compliant E: Eur
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1.4 Basic Specifications Item Specifications Model CT-S280RSU CT-S280RSE CT-S280RSJ CT-S280PAU CT-S280PAE CT-S280PAJ CT-S280UBU CT-S280UBE CT-S280UBJ Print method Line thermal dot print method Print width 48 mm/384 dots Dot density 8 (horizontal) × 8 (vertical) dots/mm (203 dpi) Print speed 80 mm/s (Fastest, print density: Standard level) Number of print columns Font A: 32 columns; 12 × 24 dots horizontal and vertical Font B: 42 columns; 9 × 24 dots Font C: 48 columns; 8 × 16 dots Kanji Font A:
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2. EXPLANATION OF PRINTER PARTS 2.1 Printer Appearance Paper cover Cover open button Power switch Operation panel Paper cover Paper is located inside this cover. Cover open button To refill or replace paper, open the paper cover by pushing this button. Power switch This switch turns the printer power ON/OFF. — 12 —
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Operation Panel POWER LED FEED switch ERROR LED POWER LED Lights when the printer power is on and goes off when the printer power is off. May blink or light in a special mode or in case of a failure. FEED switch Pressing this switch once causes a paper feed of one line. Pressing the switch continuously causes the paper to feed continuously. ERROR LED Lights or blinks when paper is empty or in case of a failure. The interval length of blinking shows the type of error. Rear Connectors Powe
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2.2 Paper Cover Inside Paper-end sensor Paper cutter Print (thermal) Paper feed roller head Paper-near-end sensor Paper cutter Used to cut paper at the time of paper setting or at the end of printing. Print (thermal) head Prints characters and/or graphic data on thermal paper. Paper-end sensor Stops printing when this sensor detects paper end. Paper feed roller Feeds paper as part of print mechanism. Paper-near-end sensor Detects paper low state. Changes the setting in accordance wit
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3. PREPARATION 3.1 Connecting the AC Adapter and AC Power Cord 1. Turn off the printer power. 2. Plug in the cable connector of the AC adapter to the power connector at the rear of the printer. 3. Connect the AC power cord to the inlet of the printer, and insert the AC power-cord plug into a suitable wall outlet. AC adapter Inlet AC power cord Cable connector CAUTION! Use only the specified AC adapter with the printer. When disconnecting a cable, do not pull out by the cable. Always hold
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3.2 Connecting Interface Cables Turn off the printer and unplug the power connector. Then follow the procedure for interface cable connection. Orient the interface cable terminal correctly and insert it into the interface connector. Parallel Interface USB Interface Serial Interface CAUTION! When disconnecting the cable, always hold the connector. Lay the cable not to be caught by the leg or the like. For serial interface cable, use the one with the following connection. 25-pin - 25-pin cab
