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LINE THERMAL PRINTER
MODEL CT-S4000/CT-S4000DC
CT-S4000L/CT-S4000DCL
CT-S4000M/CT-S4000DCM
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: The Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, formerly 72/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, formerly 89/336/EEC, the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC, and the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC. LVD: EN60950 EMC : EN55022 Class A EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN55024 This declaration is applied only for 230V model. IMPORTANT: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with t
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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. Improper handling may result in accidents (fire, electric shock or injury). In order to prevent injury to operators, third parties, or damage to property, special warning symbols are used in the User’s Manual to indicate important items to be strictly observed. ● After having read this Manual, keep it in a safe, readily accessible place for future refere
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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 e
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CAUTION Do not use the printer under the following conditions. ■ A state subject to vibration or unstable state. ■ A state with this product slanted. • Otherwise dropping may cause injury. • Poor print quality may occur. ■ A state where the printer ventilation holes are obstructed by a nearby wall or other equipment. ■ 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 co
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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. ■ 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 not plug the power cord into a supply outlet with dust
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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. THESE LABELS INDICATE THE RISK OF ANY INJURY DUE TO "HIGH TEMPERATURE" OF THE PRINT HEAD AND "SAW- TOOTHED EDGE" OF THE MANUAL CUTTER. ■ Do not transport this printer with the paper roll inside. •Printer failure or breakage may occur. To prevent possible malfunction or failure observe the following. ■ Avoid operating the printer without paper prop
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CAUTION To prevent injury and printer failures from worsening, observe the following: ■ Do not touch the printing surface of the thermal head. ■ Do not touch any of the moving parts (e.g., paper cutter, gears, active electrical parts) while the printer is working. ■ In case of trouble do not attempt to repair the printer. Ask Citizen Systems service for repair. ■ Be careful that the printer cover does not entrap your hands or fingers. ■ Be careful with sharp edges on the printer. Do not allow
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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 This product are thermal line printers designed for use with a broad array of terminal equipment including data, POS, and kitchen terminals. With extensive features, they can be used in a wide range of applications. 1.1 Features ● Versatile roll capacity with ability to use 80 mm, 82.5 mm and 112 mm wide paper rolls. ● Can use paper roll with a maximum of 102 mm diameter. ● Drop-in paper loading mechanism facilitating easy paper handling and head cleaning. ● High speed (150
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1.2 Unpacking When unpacking the printer, confirm that the following are provided: ● Printer: 1 ● AC power cord : 1 (for CT-S4000, CT-S4000L, CT-S4000M) ● CD-ROM: 1 ● Sample paper roll: 1 roll ● Partition: 1 ● Screw: 1 ● Quick start guide: 1 AC power cord CD-ROM CT-S4000 Sample paper roll Partition Screw Quick start guide 1.3 Model Classification The printer models are classified by the following designation method: CT - S4000 RS E - BK - Label/Black mark Power supply No marking: Stand
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1.4 Basic Specifications Item Specifications Model CT-S4000 PA/RS/UB, CT-S4000DC PA/RS/UB Print method Line thermal dot print method Print width *1 104 mm/832 dots, 82.5 mm/660 dots, 72 mm/576 dots 104 mm/832 dots, 72 mm/576 dots, 50 mm/400 dots Dot density 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) in holizontal & vertical Print speed 150 mm/s (Fastest, print density 100 %), 1200 dot lines/s Only in label mode, 132 mm/s (max), print density level is 88%, and 1056 dot lines/s. Number of print columns Dot configuratio
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2. EXPLANATION OF PRINTER PARTS 2.1 Printer Appearance Printer cover Cover open button Side opening Power switch Rear connector Operation panel Side opening (Front view) (Rear view) ● Printer cover Paper is loaded under this cover. ● Cover open button To refill or replace paper, open the printer cover by pulling the cover open button forward. ● Power switch This switch turns the printer power ON/OFF. ● Side opening The cables connected to the printer can be routed through this side opening. (B
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Operation Panel POWER LED ERROR LED FEED button ● POWER LED Illuminated when the printer power is on and off when the printer power is off. May blink or light in a special mode or in case of failure. ● ERROR LED Illuminated or blinks when paper is empty or in case of failure. The interval length of blinking represents the type of error. ● FEED button Pressing this button once causes the paper to feed one line. The longer the button is pressed, the more paper is fed. Pressing this button causes
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2.2 Printer Cover Inside Manual cutter ● Paper feed roller Feeds paper as part of print Paper feed roller mechanism. Paper-end sensor ● Paper-near-end sensor Detects near paper end, change Print (thermal) position in accordance with the head outer diameter of paper core. ● Auto cutter Cuts the paper with a command at the end of printing. Cutting method is selectable between partial cut and full cut with a command. * Factory default of the memory SW4-8 is set to "Partial cut", so that a comman
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3. PREPARATION 3.1 Connecting the AC Power Cord 1. Turn off the printer power switch. 2. For AC power type (with built-in power supply), connect the AC power cord to the AC inlet at the back of the printer and plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet. Power connector Cable connector Flat side AC inlet AC power cord AC power type DC power supply type (built-in power supply) CAUTION! ■ When disconnecting a cable, DO NOT pull out by the cable. Always hold the plug. ■ Always keep the printer
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3.2 Connecting Interface Cables Confirm that the power switch is OFF and connect the interface cable. Orient the interface cable terminal correctly and insert it into the interface connector. USB connector Parallel Interface USB Interface Serial Interface CAUTION! ■ When disconnecting the cable, always hold the connector. ■ Be careful not to insert the USB interface cable into the cash drawer kick-out connector. For serial interface cable, use the one with the following connection. 25-pin - 25-
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3.3 Connecting the Cash Drawer 1. Confirm that the power switch is OFF. Cash drawer 2. Confirm the top and bottom of the cash kick-out connector drawer cable connector and insert it into the cash drawer kick-out connector at the back of the printer. 3. Screw the cash drawer's ground wire to the body of the printer. Cash drawer cable connector CAUTION! DO NOT connect any other device than the specified cash drawer to the cash drawer kick-out connector. (Also DO NOT connect a telephone line.) (1)
