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Safety Instructions The Symbols Instructions that must be followed to prevent any risk to the user and other people and any damage to property are indicated as shown below. The degree of risk and damage that will occur if a user operates the machine improperly by failing to obey any of the indicated instructions are categorized as follows. Read the User’s Manual after you fully understand this categorization. Indicates a situation where there is a high probability Danger of the death or serious
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Safety Instructions 7 Precautions to be followed when handling the printer Warning • Do not use the printer if it becomes hot, produces smoke or a strange smell, etc. as it could start a fire. Immediately switch off the printer and remove both the AC adaptor and/or battery pack, if installed. • If any foreign (metal scraps, water, or other fluid) gets inside the printer, immediately switch off the printer and remove both the AC adaptor and/or battery pack, if installed. Then contact your service
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7 Precautions to be followed when operating the printer Warning • Be extremely careful not to touch the print head or serrated tear bar when replacing the paper. After printing, the print head can become hot and there is a danger of it burning your hand. Also, care should be taken when handling the cutter as it might cut your hand. Precaution • If you use any paper other than the designated kind, the print quality will fall and the service life of the print head (printing unit) will be reduced.
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Safety Instructions 7 Precautions when using the battery pack Danger • Do not use any battery pack other than the specified type. Using a type other than the specified type may cause an explosion. • Use only the specialized charger. • Do not take it apart or modify it. • Do not short circuit the terminals. • Do not use, charge, or leave the battery pack near fire, out in the hot sun, or in any other hot place. • Do not place it in a fire. • Do not hit or drop the battery pack. Precaution • After
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7 Precautions when using the charger (optional) Precaution • Do not modify the charger nor remove its cabinet. • Do not damage or modify the power cord. This may cause a short circuit or accident. • Do not drop the charger or apply a strong shock to it. • Use a household AC100-240V power source. • Be very careful to keep water, metal etc. out of the inside of the battery pack. • Do not use it in the following places. – Near a store or place where it is exposed to direct sunlight – Very humid pla
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Safety Instructions 7 Precautions when using thermal paper (printing paper) Precaution When using thermal printing paper, take the following precautions. Thermal printing paper becomes discolored or degenerates, resulting in faint printing. • Do not put printed paper in bright light for a long period. • Avoid high temperature, humidity, fluids, and sunlight. • Do not use glue, adhesive, or adhesive tape containing a volatile organic solvent to retain printed thermal paper by applying it to groun
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Confirming the Accessories Included Accessories After opening the package, confirm that the printer and the following standard accessories have been included. & AC adaptor & Sample Roll Paper & Battery pack (PD79910-0S) (PD69910-2S) 1 & AC adaptor use power cord & User's Manual (PD79912-0S for USA/CANADA) (This Volume) (PD79913-0S for EUROPE) * The shape of the plug of the AC adaptor cord varies according to the country where it is sold. Optional Accessories The following op
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Before use External Appearance and Part Descriptions Front view of the printer 9 2 = 1 - 0 = 5 - LED 7 (page 16) 6 8 4 5 3 1 FEED Button (paper feed) If it is pressed once, it feeds one line. If it is held down, it feeds approximately 300 mm (1 feet) then stops. But even if it is continuously held down, it feeds a specified length of paper then stops. It will not feed if there is no paper. 2 MENU Button It is used to set the menu. If you turn on the power while pressing this MENU button, it ente
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External Appearance and Part Descriptions 3 Serial Interface To receive data serially, connect the specialized RS-232C cable (option). 4 USB Interface To receive data from the USB interface, connect the specialized USB cable (option). 5 Strap Holder 1 6 Optical Receiver Receives data transmitted by infrared transmission. (see page 29). 7 AC Adaptor Terminal Cover This cover is used to protect the AC Adaptor terminal. Be sure to always close the cover when not using the AC adaptor. 8 AC Adaptor T
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Before use External Appearance and Part Descriptions LED panel 13 2 1 POWER LED 2 STATUS LED 3 ERROR LED Functions of the LED Each LED is illuminated continuously or flashing according to the status of the printer. The POWER LED and the STATUS LED emit either green, orange, or yellow, and the ERROR LED emits red in combinations that indicate the status of the printer. (See the following page.) 16
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External Appearance and Part Descriptions LED Indicator Table POWER LED STATUS LED ERROR LED Printer Status (green, orange, yellow) (green, orange, yellow) (red) Printing standby status Steady Not on Not on (ONLINE) green During Bluetooth link Steady Not on green (green) During data reception Steady Not on (all interfaces) green (orange) 1 No paper (it has run out) Steady Not on green Roll paper cover open Steady Not on green *1 Head overheated Steady Not on green (yellow) *1 Motor overheated S
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Before use External Appearance and Part Descriptions Inside the Printer 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 1 Paper Feed Roller This feeds the paper to the paper exit slot. 2 Paper Holder The roll paper is placed here. 3 Cover Open Sensor Switch Detects whether the roll paper cover is open or closed. 4 Paper End/Black Mark Detection Sensor Detects whether or not paper is loaded. 7 About the Black Mark This is a black sensing mark that is pre-printed on the paper’s print side. Once the black mark is detected, you can
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External Appearance and Part Descriptions Back of Printer 1 Power Switch 3 Slide the switch towards you and hold it to turn on the power. Slide the switch towards you and hold it again to turn off the power. 1 2 Cut sheet paper insertion opening 2 This opening is used to insert the 1 cut sheet paper. 3 Roll paper cover This is the cover of the roll paper. Printer Underside 1 Battery cover 2 Open the battery cover to remove the battery pack. 2 Cut sheet paper guide cover This should not be remove
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Printer Preparation Installing the Battery Pack This printer is powered by the accessory battery pack and an AC adaptor. Charge and use the battery pack after installing it in the printer. The battery pack is not charged when it is shipped from our factory. Be sure to charge it before using it for the first time. (Charging method: Page 21) Do not use any battery or AC adaptor other than the specified products. Danger: If you install a replacement battery pack that is the wrong type, there is dan
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Handy Printer
PD-24
User's Manual
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Latest Information Printer Drivers, Servicing and Consumables For the latest information on your PD-24 printer: • where to obtain service inside or outside of the warranty period • printer drivers for the latest operating systems • additional consumables and accessories please contact Citizen’s office in your region: United States, Canada, South America: 363 Van Ness Way, Suite 404 Torrance, CA 90501. USA Tel: (310) 781-1460 http://www.citizen-systems.com Europe, Middle East & Africa: Mettinge
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Contents FCC Declaration of Conformity..................................................... 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................ 5 Compliance Statements ................................................................ 6 Safety Instructions........................................................................ 7 1. Confirming the Accessories..................................................... 13 Included Accessories .......................................
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FCC Declaration of Conformity We, the Responsible Party: Citizen Systems America Corporation 363 Van Ness Way, Suite 404 Torrance, CA 90501. USA Tel: (310) 781-1460 declares that the product: Trade Name: CITIZEN Product Name: Printer Model Number: PD-24 confirms to the following specifications: Regulation: FCC Part 15B, Class B Test Method: ANSI C63.4-2003 and therefore is in compliance with the protection requirement of FCC Rules relating to electromagnetic compatibility. issued on 1, April, 2
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, Citizen Systems Europe GmbH Park House 643-651 Staines Road Feltham, Middlesex TW14 8PA. United Kingdom declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Product Type: Thermal Printer Model Name: PD-24 manufactured by : Crown Young Industries Ltd Block 10, Tong Fu Yu Industrial Zone Long Tian Residents Committee Keng Zi Subdistrict Office, Long Gang District Shen zhen 518122, P.R. China in 2005, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the follo
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Compliance Statements FCC Compliance Statement for American Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio c
