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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Symptom

Check

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

Text is not printed

1. Is the paper and ribbon loaded

1.

Load the paper and ribbon properly.

cleanly.

properly?

2.

Set the proper print density via the

 

 

 

2. Is the print density too dark or faint?

 

menu or control software.

 

3. Is the platen dirty or deformed?

3.

If the platen is dirty, remove the dirt

 

 

 

using ethyl alcohol. If the platen is

 

 

 

deformed, contact our service

 

 

 

personnel for replacement.

 

4. Is the printhead dirty? Is a label stuck?

4.

If the printhead is dirty, wipe it off with

 

 

 

the thermal head cleaner. If a label is

 

 

 

stuck, remove it.

 

 

 

CAUTION: Avoid using metallic tools

 

 

 

to remove labels stuck inside the

 

 

 

printer. (Metallic tools may damage

 

 

 

the printhead.)

 

 

 

If label adhesive material is stuck to

 

 

 

the printhead, wipe it off with ethyl

 

 

 

alcohol.

 

5. Are you using a genuine Citizen ribbon

5.

Use a genuine Citizen ribbon or its

 

or its equivalent?

 

equivalent.

 

 

 

 

Print position changes.

1. Is the paper and ribbon loaded

1.

Load the paper and ribbon properly.

 

properly?

 

 

 

2. Is the platen dirty or deformed?

2.

If the platen is dirty, remove the dirt

 

 

 

using ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.

 

 

 

If the platen is deformed, contact our

 

 

 

service personnel for replacement.

 

3. Are you using a genuine Citizen ribbon

3.

Use a genuine Citizen ribbon or its

 

or its equivalent?

 

equivalent.

 

4. Are the contents of the data and signals

4.

If a message of “ERROR RS-232C”

 

from the computer improper?

 

etc is displayed on the LCD, check the

 

 

 

contents of the software and the

 

 

 

communication conditions set on the

 

 

 

computer.

 

5. Are the print attributes improper?

5.

Set the proper print attributes via the

 

 

 

Menu from the control panel.

 

6. Is the label sensor threshold set

6.

Incorrect threshold level may cause

 

correctly for the media being used?

 

the printer to miss some or all of the

 

 

 

end-of-label marks on the media.

 

 

 

 

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Contents CLP-9001/9301 − i − EMI Compliance Statement For Canadian Users Important Safety Instructions Trademark Acknowledgement Interfacing to a computer Easy maintenanceExcellent print quality at speed Simple control panelTable of Contents Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus − viii − Unpacking ChapterChecking items inside the accessory box Examples Safety PrecautionsAvoid unsafe places Cutter optional Avoid high-humidity areas Loading the paper and ribbon Installation precautions Opening/closing of the right side cover Names and Functions of Printer PartsPrinter main body Opening/closing and detachment of the front cover− 10 − Rear and side covers Control panel CLP-9001LCD Display Key functions in the Ready mode Key functions in the Menu mode Media Paper and Ribbon Types of media Media Paper and RibbonCorner-with-a-radius cut tag Black mark tagLabel Direction of paper feed Paper sizeLoading the paper Paper guide Paper guide roller release lever Printhead lever Suggestion − 22 − − 23 − Loading the ribbon − 25 − − 26 − Printhead pressure adjustments Paper sensor adjustments Connecting to a power outlet Power on and Using the Control PanelTurning the printer on Stop Repeat Feed Pause Ready Mode and Menu ModeNavigating the Menu System Ready modeExample 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 − 37 − − 38 − Group Menu Configuring Your Printer Using the MenusDT/TT Setup MenuDPI System Setup MenuSTD/ALT STD/ ALT After Print Menu Interface Setup Menu Test Mode Menu Permanently Saving Settings MenuMenu Mode Description STD − 46 − − 47 − Ready − 49 − Items to check in case of trouble Troubleshooting− 50 − Heating Error messages and corrective actions− 52 − Printer care MaintenanceCleaning method General specifications SpecificationsXON/XOFF protocol SpecificationsInterfaces Serial interfacePin assignment DTR protocolParallel interface Accurate print position is illustrated below Printable areaAdjustable sensor Standard auto-cutter specifications Heavy-duty auto-cutter specificationsAuto-Cutter optional Peeler specifications Environmental requirementsPrinter storage conditions − 63 − − 64 −

CLP-9301, CLP-9001 specifications

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