Citizen Systems CLP-8301 user manual Changing Menu Values, = Example changing the print density

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Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel

5.5 Changing Menu Values

With a Menu Item displayed on the LCD (such as Print Speed, Darkness or Baud Rate), pressing the key allows you to adjust or select the Value of the Menu Item.

Theand printing position. If the used, then pressing the

keys are used to increase or decrease a Value, such as the print speed or Menu Item is an option that has a fixed set of values, such as the type of media

andkeys will cycle through the values in turn.

The action of thekey while you are changing a Value depends on the particular Menu Item:

·If the Menu Item is a Value pressing theorkey stores the value and returns to the previous Menu Item.

·If the Menu Item is an action, such as a test print or head check, pressing thekey

executes the action. Pressing thekey returns to the previous Menu Item without executing the action.

=Example: changing the print density

The best way to learn how the menu system works is to go through an example. In the example given here, the print density is changed to 15. The print density has been factory-set to 10. Follow the procedure below to change this. For more about the print density, see Chapter 6.

Group Menu:

*Page Setup

Menu Item:

Print Darkness

Value:

00 - 30 (Note: When language is DDP-N3, the maximum value is 20.)

Turn the power switch ON.

·The various system checks will be performed

·After the checks, the ‘READY’ display is shown on the LCD.

Pressto bring up the first Group Menu.

·‘* Page Setup’ will be displayed.

Show the Menu Items within the Page Setup menu.

·Pressto bring up the first Menu Item of the Page Setup menu ‘Printing Speed.’

READY

*Page Setup

Printing Speed

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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 outlet Turning 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