Citizen Systems CLP-8301 user manual Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus, Group Menu

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Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus

Chapter 6

Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus

This chapter explains all the possible menu options for configuring the barcode printer. Refer to Chapter 5 for information on the operation of the menus system and which keys perform which actions.

6.1 The Group Menu

The printer has two modes of operation: Ready mode and Menu mode. To switch between the

modes, press thekey. The Group Menu is the first level of menus after entering the Menu Mode from Ready Mode. Each of the subsequent sections explains the individual menu options.

Ready Mode

READY

MODE

Menu Mode

MODE

	* Page	SELECT
	* Page
	Setup
DOWN	MENU	or	UP
DOWN
	* System	SELECT
	Setup
	MENU	or	UP
DOWN
	* After	SELECT
	Print
	MENU	or	UP
DOWN
	* Inter-	SELECT
	face
	MENU	or	UP
DOWN
	* Save	SELECT
	Settings
	MENU	or	UP
DOWN
	* Test	SELECT
	Mode
DOWN	MENU	or	UP

Set print attributes such as print speed, print darkness, printing method and page format. See Section 6.2

Set label detection method, sensing level, buzzer, time/date etc. See Section 6.3

Set what action the printer performs after printing a label, e.g. tear off, cut or peeling. See Section 6.4

Set up interface parameters for RS-232C serial network IP address. See Section 6.5

Save changes to printer’s configuration permanently in memory. See Section 6.6

Produce a configuration printout, test sample or perform a head error check. See Section 6.7

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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 density Permanently 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 storage conditions Environmental requirementsPrinter operating conditions for ensuring print quality Maintenance Citizen Systems Europe GmbH Mettinger Strasse