Citizen Systems CLP-8301 · Wide media, yet small installation space, · Minimum maintenance

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Citizen CLP series barcode label printer. This manual is designed to help you quickly understand the basic operations of this printer.

Features

This printer accurately prints clear bar codes and various character fonts on media such as labels and tags at high speeds. Both direct thermal and thermal transfer printings are available.

·Wide media, yet small installation space

Wide media up to 8.64” (228.6 mm) are available for this printer, and yet only a small installation space is needed, thanks to smart interior and exterior design.

·Easy operation control panel

Printing operations such as printer setup, print position and interface configuration can be performed with the six keys on the control panel. Even an untrained operator can easily operate this printer by following the instructions on the LCD (Display).

·Easy access to media and ribbon

The wide-open printhead assembly is provided to have easy access to media and ribbon so loading is quite simple.

·Minimum maintenance

The printhead, platen, tear bar etc are thoughtfully designed to facilitate maintenance carrying out. The maintenance of the printer is minimized.

·Interfacing to a computer

The printer is equipped with the RS-232C serial and parallel interfaces as standard. Other interfaces such as USB, Ethernet and IEEE1284ECP are also optionally available.

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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/VREnvironmental requirements Printer operating conditions for ensuring print qualityPrinter storage conditions Maintenance Citizen Systems Europe GmbH Mettinger Strasse