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DOT MATRIX PRINTER
CD-S500 Series
CD-S500a
User's Manual
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Table of Contents COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR EUROPEAN USERS ............................................................... 3 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS ...................................................... 3 EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS ...................................................... 4 ETAT DE CONFORMITE EMI A L’USAGE DES UTILISATEURS CANADIENS ........................ 5 Important Safety Instructions .........................................................
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR EUROPEAN USERS CE marking shows conformity to the following criteria and provisions: Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)/EN60950 EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)/EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 & EN61000-3-3 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the e
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EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
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ETAT DE CONFORMITE EMI A L’USAGE DES UTILISATEURS CANADIENS Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Cet équipment produit et utilise l’énergie à radiofréquences et s’iln’est pas installé et utilisé correctment, c’esst à dire en accord strict avec les instructions du fabricant, il risque de provoquer des intérferences avec la réception de la radio et de latélévision. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruite radio électriques dépassant les limites
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Important Safety Instructions • Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. • Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. • Slots and openings on the cabinet and the ba
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• The main plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power. Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. • Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally w
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS which must be strictly observed ! • To prevent personal injury or property damage, the following shall be strictly observed. • The degree of possible injury and damage due to incorrect use or improperly following instructions is described below. Indicates a situation which, if not observed and handled properly, could result in death Warning or serious injury. Indicates a situation which, if not observed Caution and handled properly, could result in injury. Meaning of symbols
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Warning Never perform the following. If not avoided, these may cause damage or trouble to the printer or cause the printer to overheat and release smoke and cause burns or an electrical shock. If the printer is damaged or is malfunctioning, be sure to turn the printer off immediately and remove the power cord from the outlet, then consult our service personnel. • Do not jolt or impact the printer by stepping on, dropping or hitting the printer. • Do not place the printer in a poorly ventilated a
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General Precautions Caution • Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them. • Do not drop or put foreign matter such as clips and pins into the printer. This may cause problems. • Be careful when moving or carrying the printer. Dropping the printer may cause injury or property damage. • If this printer is accidentally dropped, be sure to notify a service person; do not try to repair it yourself. • Do not open the printer during printing. • When cleaning the surface
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Precautions When Installing the Printer Caution • Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them. • Do not use or store the printer near fire, excessive moisture, in direct sunlight, near an air conditioner or heater or other source of unusually humidity or excessive dust. • Do not place the printer where chemical reactions occur, such as in a laboratory. • Do not place the printer where air is mixed with salt or gas. • The printer must sit on a firm, level surface w
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Chapter1 Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Citizen Dot Matrix Printer CD-S500 series. This printer is a dot matrix printer developed for use with various kinds of data communication terminals, POS terminals, and kitchen printers. It can be used for a wide range of applications thanks to its rich selection of functions. Features Compact design A paper drop in mechanism that simplifies paper loading High speed printing to a maximum of 240cps Multiple copy printing (origin
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Introduction Explanation of the Models Models in this series are identified by the following model naming method. Model Number: CD-S - - Model name 500 : Standard model 50 1 : Built-in auto cutter model 503 : Built-in auto cutter and rewinder model Power source type A: AC adapter type S: Built-in AC adapter type Interface PA : Parallel IEEE1284 compatible RS : Serial RS-232C compatible UB: USB Region (Characters + power cord) J : Japan E : Europe
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Chapter1 Introduction Explanation of models Examples of models Standard model (AC Adapter type) Standard model (Built-in AC adapter type) CD-S500A-- CD-S500S-- Auto cutter equipped model Auto cutter equipped model (AC Adapter type) (Built-in AC adapter type) CD-S501S-- CD-S501A-- Auto cutter and rewinder equipped Auto cutter and rewinder equipped model (AC Adapter type) model (Built-in AC adapter type) CD-S503A-- CD-S503S-- 14
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Introduction Checking the Accessories Check to make sure that the following accessories are included with your printer. Printer: 1 Partition: 1 AC adapter: 1 Slip prevention rubber feet: 4 (CD-S500A series only) (Not on the auto cutter and rewinder equipped model) Power cord: 1 Sample roll paper: 1 Ribbon cassette: 1 User’s Manual (this document) Printer: 1 AC adapter type Built-in AC adapter type * The AC adapter is set inside the AC adapter case. Power cord Ribbon
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Chapter2 Names and Functions of Parts Names and Functions of Parts Exterior AC adapter type Standard and auto cutter equipped Built-in AC adapter type models 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 Operation panel (see page 18) 1 Paper check window It can be used to check the amount of paper left on the roll. 2 Rear cover It can be opened to set or to replace a Rear connectors paper roll. (see page 19) 3 Rear cover open lever It is a lever used to open the rear cover. Auto cutter and rewinder equipped Pull the leve
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Names and Functions of Parts Interior AC adapter type Standard and auto cutter equipped model 1 Platen unit 8 1 In the standard and auto cutter equipped 2 models, it is combined with 8 the auto cutter. 4 2 Paper cut bar 5 It is used to cut the paper manually. 3 Platen open lever It is a lever used to open the platen unit on the rewinder equipped model. Open the platen unit by pulling it towards you. 4 Print head cover 5 Ribbon cassette drive shaft 6 6 Print head 7 Rewinder shaft It rewinds
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Chapter2 Names and Functions of Parts Operation Panel 12 3 4 1 POWER LED (Green) 4 FEED Switch It is lit when the power is supplied. When When this switch is pressed once, paper maintenance mode is set or there is an feeds (1 line). If it is held down, paper error indication, it is either lit or flashing. feeds continuously until it is released. And when there is a printer error, pressing 2 PAPER OUT LED (Orange) this switch can cancel the error status. It is lit in paper out status. When mainte
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Names and Functions of Parts Rear Connectors AC adapter type Parallel (IEEE1284) interface Serial (RS232C) interface 123 Built-in AC adapter type 4 1 Interface connector It is connected to either a serial (RS232C) or parallel (IEEE1284) interface cable. * A USB interface replaced by a serial or parallel interface will be available as a factory option. 2 Drawer kick connector It is connected to a cable from the drawer. 3 Power source connector It is connected to a cable from the AC adapter. 4
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Chapter3 Preparing the Printer Connections Connecting the Interface Cable Turn off the power to the printer and insert the connectors being careful about their orientation. Caution Always hold the connector when pulling out a cable. Install the interface cable so that it will not be caught on your shoes etc. Connecting the serial (RS232C) interface cable Make sure that you insert it firmly and fix it in place by tightening the screw. Serial (RS232C) interface cable Connecting the paralle
