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LINE THERMAL PRINTER
MODEL CT-S851
User’s Manual
Mode d’emploi
Benutzerhandbuch
Manuale dell’utente
Manual de Usuario
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WEEE MARK If you want to dispose of this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a En separate collection systems for used electronics products in accordance with legislation under the WEEE Directive (Directive 2002/96/EC) and is effective only within European Union. Wenn Sie dieses Produkt entsorgen wollen, dann tun Sie dies bitte nicht zusammen mit dem Ge Haushaltsmüll. Es gibt im Rahmen der WEEE-Direktive innerhalb der Europäischen Union (Direktive 2002/96/EC) gesetzli
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Declaration of Conformity This printer conforms to the following Standards: The Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC, and the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC. LVD : EN60950-1 EMC: EN55022 Class A EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN55024 This declaration applies only to the 230-V model. 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 inter
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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 omissions, errors, or mispri
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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 referenc
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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 fields. � 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. Avoid locations subject to vibration or instability. Avoid locations where the printer is not level. � The printer may fall and cause an injury. � The quality of printing may deteriorate. Do not obstruct the printer’s air vents. Do not place anything on the printer. Do not cover or wrap the printer in cloth or blankets. � Doing so could cause heat to build up and deform the case or start a fire. Avoid using the printer near a r
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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 not pl
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CAUTION Caution label is attached in the position shown in the following figure. Carefully read the handling precautions before using the printer. THIS LABEL INDICATES THE RISK OF BURNS DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURE OF THE PRINT HEAD AND A RISK OF BEING CUT BY THE MANUAL AND AUTO CUTTERS WHILE THE PAPER COVER IS OPEN. Do not transport this printer with the paper roll inside. � Printer failure or damage may occur. To prevent possible malfunction or failure observe the following. Avoid operating
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CAUTION To prevent injury and printer failures from worsening, observe the following: While the paper cover is open, be careful to not touch the manual cutter that is in the paper eject slot. Do not touch the printing surface of the thermal head. Do not touch any of the moving parts (e.g., paper cutter, gears, active electric 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 covers do no
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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-S851 line thermal printer series is designed for use with a broad array of terminal equipment including data, POS, and kitchen terminals. These printers have extensive features so they can be used in a wide range of applications. 1.1 Features High-speed (300 mm/s) printing Design so compact it can be installed anywhere (maximum 3-inch (83-mm) paper roll size) Waterproof construction prevents water from entering through the top Paper is output from the front so the p
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1.2 Unpacking Make sure the following items are included with your printer. Printer: 1 Quick Start Guide: 1 Interface cover: 1 AC adapter*1:1 AC power cord: 1 USB cable*2:1 Notes: Power switch cover: 1 *1: CT-S851A only Sample paper roll: 1 roll *2: USB interface types only CD-ROM: 1 In designated markets Quick Start USB cable Sample AC power cord Guide paper roll Power switch CT-S851S cover (Built-in power supply type) CD-ROM Interface cover 36AD3 AC adapter built in AC adapter AC p
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1.4 Basic Specifications Item Specifications Model CT-S851 Print method Line thermal dot print method Print width *1 80 mm/640 dots, 72 mm/576 dots, 64 mm/512 dots, 54.5 mm/436 dots, 54 mm/432 dots, 52.5 mm/420 dots, 48 mm/384 dots, 45 mm/360 dots, 48.75 mm/390 dots, 68.25 mm/546 dots Dot density 8 × 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) Print speed 300 mm/s (fastest, print density 100%), 2400 dot-lines/s Number of print Maximum number of characters — columns *2 (columns) Dot configuration Paper width (dots) 8
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Notes: *1: When paper width is 83, 80, 60, or 58 mm. *2: The number of printable columns is selected using a memory switch. The numbers of columns noted in this table refer to typical models. The number of columns varies depending on specifications. *3: Characters appear small because the dimensions include a blank area surrounding each character. *4: The 36AD2 is the AC adapter packaged as an accessory with the CT-S851A. The 36AD3 is the AC adapter built in to the CT-S851S. *5: Compliant if the
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Operation panel LED LCD LOCK icon PAPER LOW FEED FEED Button 1 to Button 4 FEED button Button 1 (FEED) Button 4 (MENU) Examples are shown in the diagram of the LCD above on the right. LCD Indicates the printer’s status, button names, types of errors, and messages. LED Lights green when the power is on, turns off when the power is off. Flashes green when receiving data. Lights red in special modes and in case of errors. Lights orange when paper is low (paper near-end) or the print head is hot.
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Rear connectors Cash drawer Interface connector kick-out Power connector (AC adapter type) (serial, parallel, USB, etc.) connector External device connector Protective seal AC inlet (built-in power supply type) Interface connector (serial, parallel, USB, etc.) Connects to the interface cable. The serial interface board is equipped with a DIP switch. Cash drawer kick-out connector Connects to the cable from the cash drawer. Power connector (AC adapter type) Connects to the AC adapter cable.
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2.2 Inside the Paper Cover Print head (thermal) Manual cutter Button to change paper near-end sensor Paper near-end sensor Paper thickness (PNE sensor) selection lever (blue) Auto cutter Paper-end sensor (PE sensor) Platen Platen Feeds the paper. Do not remove the platen except to do maintenance. Paper near-end sensor (PNE sensor) Detects when the paper is near the end of the roll. Adjust the position of the sensor to determine when it detects the end of the paper is near. Button to change
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Paper end sensor (PE sensor) Detects when there is no paper. Printing stops when this sensor detects there is no paper. Paper thickness selection lever (blue) Use this lever to select regular or thick paper according to the thickness of the paper being loaded. Refer to 3.9 Setting Paper Thickness 2.3 Other Built-in Functions Buzzer Buzzes when errors occur or when operations or command operations are performed. Refer to 4.7 Error Messages User memory You can save user-defined logo and charac
