Citizen Systems CLP-8301 user manual Media Paper and Ribbon

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Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon

3Perform the following sequence; open the top cover all the way until it stops at hinges, and unlock the printhead assembly by pushing the printhead release lever and raise it until it stops and stands upright.

Printhead assembly

Printhead release lever

4Hold by both hands the ribbon with a length of about 300 mm (1 ft) unwound between bobbins; the left hand grips the source ribbon and the right hand grips the destination ribbon.

Source ribbon

held by left handDestination ribbon held by right hand

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Contents CLP-8301 Barcode Label PrinterPage EMI Compliance Statement For Canadian Users Important Safety Instructions Trademark Acknowledgement · Minimum maintenance · Wide media, yet small installation space· Easy access to media and ribbon · 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 specificationsSerial interface SpecificationsInterfaces XON/XOFF protocolDTR protocol Pin assignmentParallel interface Timing chart DataPrintable area Movable sensors FIX/VRPrinter operating conditions for ensuring print quality Environmental requirementsPrinter storage conditions Maintenance Citizen Systems Europe GmbH Mettinger Strasse