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Casio KL-7400 Mode Selection Basics, Important, Select this icon:, To input new label text, To create this type of tape label:

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Mode Selection BasicsTo input new label text

The illustration below shows the basic flow for mode selection after turning on the printer. For details about each mode, refer to the pages noted below.

To recall previously saved text into a label

To display text that was on the display when you last turned off the printer (LAST DATA)

Data that was displayed when printer was turned off

Important

•See page 46 for information about configuring contrast, print density, and language (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish) settings.

•All of the display examples in this User’s Guide use English as the display language.

To create this type of tape label:

Select this icon:

Original (Free Design) label (page 27)

Preset layout label (page 23)

Sequentially numbered label (page 24)

Barcode label (page 34)

Label with logo (page 26)

•Except when LAST DATA is selected on the Main Menu, producing a demo print (page 46) or initializing printer memory will delete any data you were last working on.

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Contents

RJA520036-001V01 Page Manufacturer: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome, Shibuya-ku,Tokyo 151-8543,Japan Responsible within the European Union: CASIO EUROPE GmbH Read This First •The contents of the manual are subject to change without notice © Copyright 2008 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. All rights reserved Safety Precautions Thank you for purchasing this quality CASIO product Danger Alkaline Batteries 1.Do not rub your eyes! Rinse them with water 2.Contact your physician immediately Leaving alkaline battery fluid in your eyes can lead to loss of sight Caution Keep backup copies of all important data Keep heavy objects off Location Avoid unstable surfaces Loading and replacing batteries Using the AC Adaptor To initialize printer memory To turn power on and off Auto Power off Mode Selection Basics Numbering Formats Specifying the Size of a String of Characters Supported Barcode Types Barcode Specifications To input alphanumeric characters Unpacking Check to make sure all of the following items are included KL-7400Printer AC adaptor AC plug Part 1 - Getting Ready ■Replacing the Cassette Cover Printer Operation Flow Getting Ready Select the label mode STORED DATA (page Using the AC Adaptor ■To connect the AC adaptor Important •Use only the AC adaptor that comes bundled with the printer Connect the AC adaptor plug to the printer’s AC adaptor terminal Initializing Printer Memory To initialize printer memory PRINT SPACE ESC Mode Selection Basics To input new label text To recall previously saved text into a label Important To create this type of tape label: To load a tape cartridge 1 Loading and Removing a Tape Cartridge 6.Pull the tape out about 3cm (1 3/16") Tape Ink ribbon (under the tape) To remove the tape cartridge from the printer Using the Printer’s Keys 6 7 8 9 0 q w e Display Symbols and Indicators ■Free Design Mode Symbols and Indicators cursor 1Function/Shift/Code indicator FUNCTION Part 2 - Label Printing Basics ■To create a tape label Example NEW FREE DESIGN ■To preview label contents before printing ■To affix a tape label to a surface ■When using the CONT HALF CUT or FULL+HALF CUT tape cut mode ■When using the FULL CUT tape cut mode Incompatible Surfaces Tape Cut Modes FULL CUT UNCUT Cut Modes MARGINS ■FULL+HALF CUT ■FULL CUT •FULL CUT performs a full cut at the end of each label •Use this setting when printing on iron transfer tape When using the Cut Modes and Margins Part 3 - Creating a Tape Label Creating and Printing a Sequentially Numbered Tape Label Numbering Formats • Format Up to 50 characters of text •Format Input the text for the COMMENT 1 box, and then press 6.Change the starting number, if you want, and then press SET Shows the starting number If you make a mistake and input the wrong number, delete the current number and 7.Input the text for the COMMENT 2 box, and then press SET Creating and Printing a Tape Label with a Logo You can incorporate ■To create and print a label with a logo •This enters the Logo Mode •You also could press LOGO in step 2 or 3 to enter the Logo Mode Creating and Printing an Original (Free Design) Tape Label ■To create a basic Free Design New Branch In Operation soon FREE DESIGN: Configuring Label Form Settings You can use the procedure in this section to configure label form settings ■To configure label form settings 1.In the Free Design Mode, input the text you want 2.Press FORM FREE DESIGN: Controlling the Length of a Tape Label 3.Use and to scroll to the TAPE LENGTH setting screen 4.Use and to change the setting to FIX, and then press Use the number keys, or the Length value becomes highlighted FREE DESIGN: Aligning Tape Label Text ■To align tape label text ALIGN EQUAL CENTER FREE DESIGN: Changing the Size of Tape Label Text Specifying the Size of a String of Characters ■To specify the size of a string of characters SIZE HEIGHT Small Font FREE DESIGN: Using Frames ■To add a frame to a tape label FRAME Frames and the Number of Lines Creating a Barcode Tape Label Barcode Specifications Barcode Check Printed Automatically Part 4 - Inputting and Editing Label Text About the CODE key ■ CAPS on ■ CAPS off Example: To input á Inputting Symbols and Special Characters To use the SYMBOL menu SYMBOL 2.Use and to select the type of character you want, and then press SET •To exit the SYMBOL menu without selecting anything, press ESC Inputting Illustrations To input illustrations ILLUST Deleting an Individual Character To delete a character using the BS key Clearing Input Text To clear all text ALL PART To delete a range of text (Free Design) Using Copy and Paste ■To copy text 1.Input the text you want to copy 2.Press FUNCTION and then PASTE (COPY) •All copy memory contents are deleted whenever you turn off the printer Part 5 - Controlling the Appearance of Text To change the default font setting DEFAULT FONT To change the font of text you have just input FONT Using STYLE Menu Attributes ■To apply STYLE menu text attributes STYLE NORMAL Using EFFECT Menu Attributes Examples SHADING UNDERLINE BOX Part 6 - Saving, Recalling and Deleting Labels Part 7 - Configuring the Printer Setup ■To configure the printer setup 2.Press SET UP 4.Use the cursor keys to configure the settings and then press SET When this setting Reference Battery Life ■Changing the AC Plug Caring for the Printer ■To use a cotton swab for cleaning 1.Press the cassette cover release and open the cover • If a tape cartridge is loaded in the printer, remove it •You can rotate the rubber roller by pressing FEED Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action Nothing PRINT setting to NARROW, MEDIUM FULL CUT or UNCUT setting to CONT HALF CUT or FULL+HALF CUT WIDE or MEDIUM is NARROW or NONE. (page Error Messages Message Cause and Action See page: Page CONT HALF CUT, FULL+HALF CUT, or FULL CUT (from NARROW to MEDIUM Illustrations Symbols, Dingbats, and Special Characters Page Built-inLogos ●PRICE ●SIGN Page Layout Formats Type Input Item COMMENT COMMENT1 Numbering Formats Tape Width and the Number of Lines and Character Sizes Tape Width (mm) Page Supported Tape Widths Specifications Model : KL-7400 Keyboard Layout : Typewriter (QWERTY) Character Types Alpha 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku,Tokyo 151-8543,Japan MO0811-APrinted in China