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LINE THERMAL PRINTER
MODEL CT-S300
User’s Manual
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Declaration of Conformity This printer conforms to the following Standards: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC. LVD : EN60950 EMC : EN55022 Class A EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN55024 This declaration is applied only for 230V model. CITIZEN is registered trade mark of CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD., Japan CITIZEN es una marca registrada de CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD., Japón EPSON is the trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation
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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 interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a resident
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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. Incorrect operation may result in unexpected accidents (fire, shock, or injury). After having read this Manual, keep it in a safe, readily accessible place for future reference. Some of the descriptions contained in this manual may not be relevant to some printer models. In order to prevent injury hazard to operators, third parties or damage to prope
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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 electric sh
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CAUTION Place the printer on a flat, stable surface without vibration. • Otherwise dropping may cause injury. Do not use the printer under the following conditions. A state where the printer ventilation holes are blocked by a nearby wall or something 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 could cause fire and deform the case. Avoid using the printer near
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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
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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. THIS LABEL INDICATES THE RISK OF ANY INJURY DUE TO “HIGH TEMPERATURE” OF THE PRINT HEAD. To prevent possible malfunction or failure observe the following. Avoid operating the printer without paper properly loaded. Avoid the use of paper not complying with specifications. • May result in poor print quality. Avoid using torn pieces of paper or
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DAILY MAINTENANCE Observe the following precautions for daily maintenance. When cleaning the printer, always turn it off and unplug it from the supply outlet. Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning the surface of the printer case. For severe stains, use a soft cloth slightly dampened with water. Never use organic cleaning solvent such as alcohol, paint thinner, trichloroethylene, benzene, or ketone. Never use a chemically processed cleaning cloth. To remove paper chips, use a soft brush.
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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-S300 is a thermal line printer designed for use with a broad array of terminal equipment including, data, POS, and kitchen terminals. With extensive features, it can be used in a wide range of applications. 1.1 Features Compact design. Paper drop-in mechanism facilitating paper handling and head cleaning. High speed (100 mm/s) printing. Low-noise printing. Built-in input buffer. Barcode printing. Page mode. Now you can arrange pages freely. Registrati
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1.2 Unpacking When unpacking the printer, confirm that the following are provided: Printer: 1 AC adapter (AC adapter type): 1 AC power cord: 1 Sample paper roll: 1 roll Partition for 58-mm wide paper roll: 1 User’s manual (This manual): 1 AC adapter Partition for 58-mm (AC adapter type) wide paper roll Printer (AC adapter type) AC power cord Sample paper roll User’s manual Printer (This manual) (Built-in power supply type) 1.3 Model Classification The printer models are classified
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1.4 Basic Specifications Item Specifications Model CT-S300-RF120 CT-S300-RF230 CT-S300-PF120 CT-S300-PF230 CT-S300-UF120 CT-S300-UF230 Print method Line thermal dot print method Print width 72 mm/576 dots, (48 mm/384 dots) *1 Dot density 8 × 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) Print speed 100 mm/s (Fastest, print density level 0), 800 dot lines/s) Number of print columns *2 Font A: 48/42 (32/30) columns; 12 × 24 dots ( ) shows the value with Font B: 64/56 (42/40) columns; 9 × 17 dots 58 mm wide paper. Font C:
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2. EXPLANATION OF PRINTER PARTS 2.1 Printer Appearance AC Adapter Type Cover open lever Paper cover Cutter lock releasing feed hole Power switch Rear connector Operation panel (Front view) (Rear view) Built-in Power Supply Type AC inlet Power box unit (Front view) (Rear view) Paper cover Paper is located inside this cover. Cover open lever To refill or replace paper, open the paper cover by pulling this lever fully to the root. Power switch This switch turns the printer power ON/OFF. C
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Operation Panel POWER LED FEED switch ERROR LED POWER LED Lights when the printer power is on and goes off when the printer power is off. May blink or light in a special mode or in case of a failure. ERROR LED Lights or blinks when paper is empty or in case of a failure. The interval length of blinking shows the type of error. FEED switch Pressing this switch once causes a paper feed of one line. The longer the switch is pressed, the more the paper is fed. In case of auto cutter error, p
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2.2 Paper Cover Inside Paper feed roller Auto cutter Print (thermal) head Paper-end sensor Paper-near-end sensor Paper feed roller Feeds paper as part of print mechanism. Paper-near-end sensor Changes the setting in accordance with the inner diameter of paper roll or setting status. 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. Print (thermal) head Prints characters and/or graphic data on
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3. PREPARATION 3.1 Connecting the AC Adapter and AC Power Cord 1. Turn off the printer power. 2. For the AC adapter type only: With the flat side of the AC adapter’s cable connector facing upward, insert the cable connector into the power connector on the back side of the printer. 3. Connect the AC power cord to the inlet of the printer, and insert the AC power-cord plug into a suitable wall outlet. Power connector AC inlet Flat side AC inlet Cable connector AC adapter AC power cord AC Adapter
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3.2 Connecting Interface Cables Turn off the printer power and unplug the power connector. Then follow the procedure for interface cable connection. Orient the interface cable terminal correctly and insert it into the interface connector. In case of a built-in power supply type, remove the power box unit before connection. Parallel Interface USB Interface Serial Interface CAUTION! When disconnecting the cable, always hold the connector. For serial interface cable, use the one with the followin
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3.3 Connecting the Cash Drawer 1. Turn off the printer power. Cash drawer 2. Orient the cash drawer cable connector interface connector correctly, insert it into the cash drawer interface connector on the back of the printer. 3. Connect the drawer‘s ground line to the printer‘s ground terminal with a screw. For built-in power type, remove the power box unit before connection. Ground line Cash drawer cable connector CAUTION! Do not connect any other device than the specified cash drawer to the c
