Citizen Systems CLP-9001, CLP-9301 user manual Introduction

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a new Citizen CLP series label printer.

This manual is designed to help you quickly understand the basic operations of this printer.

Design features

This printer is designed to accurately print bar codes and various character fonts on media such as tags and labels at high speeds. Both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing is possible.

Excellent print quality at speed

This printer easily creates the crisp bar codes and clear fonts required for today's vast range of labeling applications at a speed to match the performance of modern time-critical installations.

Simple control panel

Printing operations such as printer setup, print position and interface configuration can be performed with the six keys on the control panel. Even an untrained operator can easily operate this printer by following the instructions on the LCD control panel.

Easy maintenance

The simple construction of the printer and unobstructed view of the paper path make daily maintenance, paper and ribbon replacement, and troubleshooting quite easy and fast.

Interfacing to a computer

The printer is equipped with the RS-232C serial (max. 115.2Kbps) and parallel interfaces as standard. Other interfaces such as USB, IEEE1284ECP, and Ethernet are also available as options. Using standard applications or dedicated software, bar codes and labels can easily be created and printed.

Great versatility from many options

As well as the interface options, other accessories such as auto-cutter and peeler with rewinder are available to meet a diverse range of applications.

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Contents CLP-9001/9301 Page − i − Etat DE Conformite EMI a Lusage DES Utilisateurs Canadiens Important Safety Instructions − iv − Introduction Table of Contents Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus − viii − Unpacking ChapterChecking items inside the accessory box Safety signs Safety Precautions− 4 − − 5 − − 6 − − 7 − − 8 − Opening/closing of the right side cover Names and Functions of Printer PartsPrinter main body Opening/closing and detachment of the front cover− 10 − − 11 − LCD Display Control panelPause key Mode keyStop key Feed keySelect key Menu keyUP key Down keyTypes of media Media Paper and RibbonBlack mark tag Center-punched hole tagCorner-with-a-radius cut tag Label Paper size Loading the paper − 20 − Suggestion − 22 − − 23 − Loading the ribbon − 25 − − 26 − Printhead pressure adjustments Paper sensor adjustments Connecting to a power outlet Power on and Using the Control PanelTurning the printer on Ready Mode and Menu Mode Navigating the Menu System Changing Menu Values Permanently Saving Printer Settings Producing a Test or Configuration Print Turning the printer OFF Group Menu Configuring Your Printer Using the MenusSetup Menu System Setup Menu − 40 − After Print Menu Interface Setup Menu Permanently Saving Settings Menu Test Mode Menu Menu Mode Description − 45 − − 46 − − 47 − − 48 − Items to check in case of trouble Troubleshooting− 50 − Error messages and corrective actions − 52 − Printer care MaintenanceCleaning method General specifications SpecificationsInterfaces SpecificationsXON/XOFF protocol Pin assignment DTR protocolParallel interface Specifications Printable area Adjustable sensor Auto-Cutter optional Peeler optional Peeler specificationsEnvironmental requirements