Casio KL-8100 manual Introduction, Quick Reference, Getting Ready, Memory

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Avoid leaving the unit on a kitchen table, next to a humidifier, or in any other area where it might come into contact with oil vapors or steam. Such conditions create the danger of fire and electri- cal shock.

Never place heavy objects on the unit. Doing so creates the danger of the unit falling, result- ing in personal injury.

Batteries

Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak acid that can cause damage to nearby items and creates the possibility of personal injury.

Be sure that the plus (+) and minus (–) sides of

each battery are facing correctly.

Never mix batteries of different types.

Never leave dead batteries in KL-8100.

Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use

KL-8100 for a long time.

Use only the battery type specified for this label printer in this manual.

Memory

Always keep separate written copies of any in- formation you store in the memory of this label printer. Data stored in memory can be unexpect- edly lost due to malfunction, repair, dead bat- tery, etc.

Introduction

Congratulations on your selection of this product. This label printer makes it possible for you to print adhesive labels for a wide variety of applications, such as: name tags, cassette tape labels, floppy disks, binders, and other applications.

You can produce attractive, original labels thanks to such features as:

Variable tape sizes (6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, 24mm)

10 fonts

5 character styles (normal, bold, outline, shadow, raised)

Various font effects

Bar code printing

Auto numbering

Text memory

Preset formats and preset layouts

You can even store data in memory for instant recall when you need it.

Important!

Contact a nearby dealer whenever you require serv- icing.

Note that the manufacturer shall not be held liable for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise out of the use of this product.

Note that the manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damages incurred as a result of data loss caused by malfunctions, repairs, or interruption of power supply.

It is up to the user to keep backup records of impor- tant data.

Keep this manual on hand for future reference.

Quick Reference

Though your label printer is packed with powerful fea- tures and functions, it is also designed to be easy to setup and use. The following procedures tell you how to set up the label printer and start printing labels right away using preset (auto) layouts. As you become more experienced, you can use the more sophisticated settings and opera- tions described in detail in the other sections of this manual to add even more creativity and originality to your labels.

Getting Ready

1.Connect the AC adaptor to the label printer (page E-6).

2.Load a tape cartridge (page E-7).

3.Turn on power (page E-6).

4.Reset the memory if necessary (page E-6).

5.Use the SET UP menu (page E-7) to make basic settings and to produce a demo print if you want.

Creating a Label Using an Preset (Auto) Layout (page E-19)

Example: To create a VHS video cassette label for the title “Label Printer” to appear as follows.

1.Turn on the label printer, and clear all text from its screen.

2.Press PRESETS to display the PRESETS menu.

3.Use u and ito move the highlighting to “LAYOUT” and then press SET.

4.Use u and i to move the highlighting to “NEW” and then press SET.

5.Use u and i to move the highlighting to “VIDEO” and then press SET.

6.Use u and i to move the highlighting to “VHS” and then press SET.

7.Use t and y to move the highlighting to <number> and then press SET.

8.Input the text you want to include in each block, and then press SET to advance to the next block.

9.Specify the print direction (page E-17), and either mirror or normal printing (page E-17).

10.After making the settings you want, press SET.

11.Use u and i to move the highlighting to “PRINT” and then press SET to execute it.

12.After printing, you can store your newly created label in memory.

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Contents KL-8100 Important Safety Precautions About safety precaution symbolsExamples Getting Ready Creating a Label Using an Preset Auto Layout page E-19Introduction Quick ReferenceContents Part 13 Data Communication Important PrecautionsPart 1 Getting Acquainted Part 11 Stamp PrintingLabel Printer Menus Power SupplyPart 2 Getting Ready General GuideAuto Power Off Function Turning Power On and OffPower On Recall Function Resetting the MemoryAbout the SET UP menu To load a tape cartridgeRemoving the Tape Cartridge Part 3 Inputting Characters and Symbols Basic Alpha-Numeric Input About the Code keyTo input alpha-numeric characters User Characters Inputting IllustrationsClearing the Display Part 4 Deleting and Inserting CharactersMoving the Cursor Deleting Individual CharactersPart 5 Character Attributes and Text Effects FontsCharacter Styles Text Effects Part 6 Character Sizes Direct Specification of Character SizesUse u and i to highlight Format and then press SET To find out preset format character sizesAbout the format menu About Auto SizingCreating and Deleting Blocks Using the Layout DisplayPart 7 Form Menu Functions Fundamentals of Label LayoutTo display the ALL Form menu Printing a Tape Printing PrecautionsTo adjust the print density Part 8 PrintingPart 9 Frames Part 10 Presets Menu FunctionsTo delete a preset layout label from memory To use a preset layout to create a label and print itTo store a label created using a preset layout To recall a preset layout label from memoryTo recall a bar code from memory Bar Code TapeTo print a bar code To store a bar codePart 11 Stamp Printing Part 12 Memory Part 14 Reference Cleaning the Printer Head and RollerInitial Settings Part 13 Data CommunicationInitializing the Label Printer Format IndicatorTape Length Indicator Illustrations Symbols, Dingbats, and Special Charac- tersBargain Do not Bend Duplicatefragile Bar Code SpecificationsEnlarged Label Measurements PhrasesText Input TroubleshootingPower Supply Using LabelsMessage Error MessagesData Communication Cannot transfer data Possible Cause ActionSpecifications Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan
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