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Thermal Transfer Barcode & Label Printer
CL-S700
USER'S MANUAL
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CONTENTS Before Operation INTRODUCTION -------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR EUROPEAN USERS ----------------------------- 4 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS ----------------------- 4 EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS------------------------ 5 ETAT DE CONFORMITE EMI A L’USAGE DES UTILISATEURS CANADIENS ----- 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS--------------------------------------------- 6 NOTICE --------------------------
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Citizen CL-series label printer offering high performance printing at up to 10 inches per second on media up to 4.65 inches wide. ❚❚❚ Main Features ❚❚❚ The printer is designed for all day-to-day operations to be accessible from the front of the printer so there is no need to move items near to the printer for access for media loading. TM The main printer’s case lifts directly upwards meaning that no
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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)/EN60950-1 EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)/EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 & EN61000-3-3 This product has been tested under EN ISO 7779 and has an acoustic level output no higher than 55db(A). This device is not intended for use at a video workstation in compliance with Bildscharb V. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and
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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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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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NOTICE • Before use, be sure to read this manual. And keep it handy for reference when needed. • The contents of this manual may change without prior notice. • Reproduction, transfer, or transmission of the contents of this manual without prior consent is strictly prohibited. • We are not liable for any damage resulting from the use of the information contained herein, regardless of errors, omissions, or misprints. • We are not liable for any problems resulting from the use of optional products
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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 Warning properly, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a situation which, if not observed and handled Caution properly, could result in injury. : This is a mark to
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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. • Make sure if you open the top cover, it is opened all the way. If only partially open, the cover could slam shut, possibly causing injury. • When the cover is open, be careful of th
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Setup 1 Confirmation of Carton Contents Removing the Packing Material The printer is shipped with adhesive tape in place to hold the top cover closed. Simply remove the two pieces of tape on either side of the top cover. Then simply open the cover by lifting up and tipping it backwards. There is another strip of adhesive tape that must be removed which holds the mechanism closed for shipping. Remove the tape and attached paper by carefully peeling from the plastic case. Retain the tape should yo
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Setup Caution • Be careful when moving or carrying the printer and when taking the printer out of the carton. The printer may cause injury or property damage if dropped. Be sure to grip the printer housing firmly when taking it out of the carton. Do not grip the printer by the foam packing material which may break, causing the printer to drop. • When opening the cover, open it all the way. If only par t way open, the cover could slam shut, possibly causing injury. • Be careful of the edge of the
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Setup 1 Part Names and Functions 3 2 1 1 Ribbon holder It is used to attach the ribbon and paper core. 2 Media holder guide This guide is moved horizontally to match the media size. The guide can be sliding it from the holder bar. 3 Media holder bar The media is supported by the media holder bar when installed in the printer. 12
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Setup Part Names and Functions 1 6 4 2 5 3 Media Thickness Adjustment 1 Media thickness adjustment screw (p.49) It is adjusted to match the thickness of the media. 2 Media width adjustment indicator Media Width Adjustment 3 Media width adjustment knob (p.50) It is adjusted to match the width of the media. 4 Media thickness adjustment indicator 5 Head open lever The head unit can be raised to install media by pushing this lever. It locks the head unit during printing. 6 Sensor arm open lever The
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1 2 3 8 5 7 4 6 Setup 1 Part Names and Functions 1 Thermal printhead This is the printhead. Avoid touching this with your fingertips and leaving grease or dirt on the printhead surface. 2 Sensor arm The media can be installed by raising this arm. The media can be held in place by lowering this arm. Sensor Adjustments and 3 Adjustable (rear) sensor Calibration (p.46) Detects the label or tag position. This sensor is switched “on” by default. Installing the Media (p.25) 4 Fixed media sensor Altern
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Setup Part Names and Functions Operation Panel 1 2 POWER ERROR 3 FEED 4 PAUSE STOP 6 5 7 MENU LED Functions (p.21) 1 LCD display This displays the operational status of the printer. 2 POWER LED This is lit when the printer power is on. (green) 3 ERROR LED This is lit or flashes when the printer is in an alarm or error status. (orange) 4 FEED key This key feeds the media to the top of the next label or form. Normal Operating Mode 5 PAUSE key (p.20) This temporarily stops printing. 6 STOP key This
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Setup 1 Part Names and Functions Rear View 4 1 2 5 3 Parallel Interface (p.63) 1 Parallel interface (Centronics parallel or IEEE1284) This receives parallel transmission of data from a host computer. Serial Interface (p.61) 2 Serial interface (RS232C) This receives serial transmission of data from a host computer. USB Interface (p.66) 3 USB interface This receives USB transmission of data from a host computer. 4 Heat air opening It allows warm air to vent from the printer. Be sure not to block i
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Setup Connection to Power 1. The power switch is located on the front of the printer recessed below the control panel. Check that the power switch is turned OFF. 2. Insert the power cord in to the inlet on the printer. 3. Insert the plug of the power cord in the AC outlet. Power Switch AC Outlet Power Cord Inlet Caution Use an AC outlet that accepts a three-pronged plug. Otherwise, static electricity may be generated and there will be danger of electric shock. Driver Installation The computer ma
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Setup 1 Connection to a Computer This product has three interfaces that can be used to receive printing data: a serial port (RS232C), parallel port (IEEE1284, Non-L. P. S.), and a USB port (USB1.1). An optional internal network interface can be added by your dealer. To connect the cable, proceed as follows: 1. Turn OFF both power switches of the printer and the computer. 2. Connect one end of the interface cable to the interface connector on the back of the printer and secure it with locks or lo
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Printer Operation Printer Operation 2 Power ON/OFF Turning on the power 1. The power switch is conveniently located at the front of the printer for easy access during normal operation. It is in the recess underneath the control panel so it cannot be accidentally operated by mistake. 2. The POWER LED is lit. Operation Panel POWER ERROR FEED Power Switch Turning off the power 1. Turn off the power switch of the printer. 2. The POWER LED goes off. Power Switch 19
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Printer Operation 2 Normal Operating Mode When the power is turned on, the printer enters normal operating mode. Menu Setup Mode (p.31) The control keys activate the following functions. On Line Ready POWER ERROR FEED 2 PAUSE STOP 3 1 MENU 4 1 PAUSE key: Temporarily pauses printing • When this key is pushed once, the LCD indicates "Pause" and the printer temporarily pauses. • When it is pushed during printing, the printer pauses after the label currently being printed is issued. Pressing the key
