Citizen Systems CLP-8301 user manual Media Paper and Ribbon, Types of media

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Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon

Chapter 4

Media (Paper) and Ribbon

This chapter describes all of the types of media available for this printer and how to load the media and ribbon. Unless otherwise specified, the term ‘media,’ ‘paper,’ ‘page,’ ‘labels,’ or ‘tags’ is referring to any media that is being printed using the printer.

4.1 Types of media

We recommend that you should use a genuine Citizen media (paper) or its equivalent. Types of media available for this printer:

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Center-punched hole tag

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Labels with inter-label gap

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Black mark tag

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Black mark label

·Corner-with-a-radius cut tag

=Tag

Media without adhesive material on the back are referred to as tags, which are often used by cutting pieces. The holes are usually arranged on the cut-off line.

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Contents CLP-8301 Barcode Label PrinterPage EMI Compliance Statement For Canadian Users Important Safety Instructions Trademark Acknowledgement · Wide media, yet small installation space · Easy access to media and ribbon· Minimum maintenance · Easy operation control panelTable of Contents Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus Chapter TroubleshootingViii Chapter UnpackingPrinter accessories Safety Precautions ExamplesAvoid unsafe places Power cord Avoid high-humidity areas Loading the media and ribbon Installation precautions Names and Functions of Printer Parts Printer main bodyPrinter inside Rear and side of printer Control panel LCD DisplayKey functions in the Ready mode Key functions in the Menu mode Media Paper and Ribbon Types of media¨ Black mark tag ¨ Corner-with-a-radius cut tag= Label ¨ Black mark labelMedia size Loading media paper Roll mediaMedia Paper and Ribbon Path of inward-wound roll media Fanfold media Loading ribbon Flange aMedia Paper and Ribbon Media Paper and Ribbon Media Paper and Ribbon Ribbon tension adjustments Printhead adjustments Media sensor adjustments Media Paper and Ribbon Ribbon guide plate adjustments Media Paper and Ribbon Power on and Using the Control Panel Connecting to a power outletTurning the printer on 0000Ready Mode and Menu Mode ReadyReady mode Navigating the Menu SystemChanging Menu Values = Example changing the print densityPermanently Saving Printer Settings Producing a Test or Configuration Print = Example producing a test pattern printTurning the printer OFF Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus Group MenuSetup Menu DT/T TSystem Setup Menu System Setup MenuSTD/ALT After Print Menu Interface Setup Menu Permanently Saving Settings Menu Test Mode MenuMenu Mode Description STD Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus Troubleshooting Items to check in case of troubleTroubleshooting Error messages and corrective actions JamTroubleshooting Maintenance Printer careCleaning method Specifications General specificationsSpecifications InterfacesSerial interface XON/XOFF protocolDTR protocol Pin assignmentParallel interface Timing chart DataPrintable area Movable sensors FIX/VREnvironmental requirements Printer operating conditions for ensuring print qualityPrinter storage conditions Maintenance Citizen Systems Europe GmbH Mettinger Strasse