Citizen Systems CLP-6401 user manual Connection to a Computer

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1.4 Connection to a Computer

An interface cable is necessary for connecting the printer to a computer. To connect them, proceed as follows:

1Turn off both power switches of the printer and the computer.

2Connect the connector of one end of the interface cable to the interface connector at the lower side of the printer and secure it with screws.

3Connect the connector of the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector on the computer and secure it with screws.

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Contents CLP-6401 FCC Compliance Statement For American Users EMI Compliance Statement For Canadian Users Important Safety Instructions Page Safety Signs Page General Precautions Precautions When Installing the Printer Chapter Control Panel Chapters in This ManualTable of Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Xii Chapter Setup Confirmation of Carton Contents Front View Part Names and FunctionsInside View Page Side View Connection to Power Connection to a Computer Chapter Control Panel Control Panel Normal Operating Mode LCD/LED Indications and Adjustment ControlsSelf-Test Mode Printer Setup ModePage System Maintenance Mode Page Printer Default Values Preparation for Printing Kinds of Paper Specification of Label and TagPrinting area Units for position and length Reference line and points Paper Setting Roll paper Ribbon Ribbon Setting Head Offset Adjustments Heating element Head Pressure Adjustments Ribbon width Ribbon winding Ribbon feed Tension Section Ribbon Tension AdjustmentsExterior view and part names Adjustable SensorHow to operate adjustable sensor Specification of paper for adjustable sensor Cleaning Troubleshooting Error descriptions and indications Error MessagesCmnd Error indications and corrective actions Page Page Power Troubleshooting Paper Feed Troubleshooting Ribbon Feed Troubleshooting Print Troubleshooting Page Interface Troubleshooting Page Chapter Options Peeler Unit Auto-Cutter UnitPcmcia Memory Card Page Chapter Specifications ･ UCC/EAN Main SpecificationsDescription LCD Description Interface System configurationSerial interface Specification of interfaceFig. Loopback test 3 RS-232C loopback testFig. Buffer in use 4 RS-232C protocolPage Interface pin assignment Parallel interface pin assignment table Without print Outline of Command SystemExample of Connection to a Computer Tear-off when printing Tear-Off FunctionTurning Tear ON/OFF ･ Paper is fed to the cut position Tear-off when feedingTear-off and type of data Cut position adjustmentsPriority order When fnnn command is executed while Tear is OFF