Citizen Systems CLP-8301 user manual Media Paper and Ribbon

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Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon

5Temporarily winding the ribbon with a length of about 300 mm (1 ft) unwound between bobbins around the lower, bottom side of the printhead assembly, first fit both sockets of the destination and source ribbon bobbins, then click into place both knobs of the destination and source ribbon bobbins.

Knob of destination ribbon bobbin

Knob of source ribbon bobbin

Socket of source ribbon bobbin

Socket of destination ribbon bobbin

6Remove any slackness and wrinkling of ribbon by turning the knob of the destination ribbon bobbin clockwise (and/or the knob of the source ribbon bobbin counterclockwise if necessary) and make sure that the ribbon is wound evenly between bobbins being installed.

7Lower the printhead assembly with ribbon fully to the end and push it to lock. The ribbon is now loaded. Lastly close the top cover.

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Contents Barcode Label Printer CLP-8301Page EMI Compliance Statement For Canadian Users Important Safety Instructions Trademark Acknowledgement · Easy operation control panel · Wide media, yet small installation space· Easy access to media and ribbon · Minimum maintenanceTable of Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Configuring Your Printer Using the MenusViii Unpacking ChapterPrinter accessories Examples Safety PrecautionsAvoid unsafe places Power cord Avoid high-humidity areas Loading the media and ribbon Installation precautions Printer main body Names and Functions of Printer PartsPrinter inside Rear and side of printer LCD Display Control panelKey functions in the Ready mode Key functions in the Menu mode Types of media Media Paper and Ribbon¨ Corner-with-a-radius cut tag ¨ Black mark tag¨ Black mark label = LabelMedia size Roll media Loading media paperMedia Paper and Ribbon Path of inward-wound roll media Fanfold media Flange a Loading ribbonMedia 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 Connecting to a power outlet Power on and Using the Control Panel0000 Turning the printer onReady Ready Mode and Menu ModeNavigating the Menu System Ready mode= Example changing the print density Changing Menu ValuesPermanently Saving Printer Settings = Example producing a test pattern print Producing a Test or Configuration PrintTurning the printer OFF Group Menu Configuring Your Printer Using the MenusDT/T T Setup MenuSystem Setup Menu System Setup MenuSTD/ALT After Print Menu Interface Setup Menu Test Mode Menu Permanently Saving Settings MenuMenu Mode Description STD Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus Items to check in case of trouble TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Jam Error messages and corrective actionsTroubleshooting Printer care MaintenanceCleaning method General specifications SpecificationsXON/XOFF protocol SpecificationsInterfaces Serial interfacePin assignment DTR protocolParallel interface Data Timing chartPrintable area FIX/VR Movable sensorsPrinter storage conditions Environmental requirementsPrinter operating conditions for ensuring print quality Maintenance Citizen Systems Europe GmbH Mettinger Strasse