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Citizen Systems PD-24 Connecting the printer to a PC or other communication device, Reference, Operating the Printer

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Operating the Printer

Connecting the printer to a PC or other communication device

It is possible to select one of the following interface methods to receive printing data. 7 Serial interface: PC, PDA, handy terminal

7 USB interface: PC etc. equipped with a USB terminal 7 Infrared interface

•IrDA mode (when shipped from factory): PC, PDA, handy terminal

•IrCZ mode: Handy terminal etc.

7 Wireless (Bluetooth) interface (option): Devices equipped with Bluetooth

Reference

The initial setting (when shipped from factory) is infrared interface (IrDA mode). If it is a Bluetooth version printer, the default setting is set to Bluetooth.

Connecting the accessory specialized RS-232C cable and turning on the printer power automatically changes it to a serial interface. (If “valid” is selected with “Cable IF auto detection”, it changes. But it is invalid if the cable is inserted while power is supplied to the printer.)

Change the settings in Interface Selection Mode to reset the interface according to the utilization environment. (see page 43)

When using each interface, it is necessary to install a driver in or to program the device that is connected to the printer.

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Contents

User's Manual Latest Information Printer Drivers, Servicing and Consumables Contents Page DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Statements Safety Instructions 7Precautions to be followed when handling the printer 7Precautions to be followed when operating the printer 7Precautions when using the battery pack 7Precautions when using the charger (optional) 7Precautions when using the specialized RS-232Ccable and USB cable 7Precautions when using thermal paper (printing paper) 7Precautions when installing the printing paper Confirming the Accessories External Appearance and Part Descriptions 3Serial Interface 4USB Interface Strap Holder 6Optical Receiver 7AC Adaptor Terminal Cover LED panel 1POWER LED 2STATUS LED 3ERROR LED Functions of the LED LED Indicator Table Inside the Printer 1 Paper Feed Roller 2Paper Holder 3Cover Open Sensor Switch 4Paper End/Black Mark Detection Sensor Back of Printer 1 Power Switch opening 3 Roll paper cover Printer Underside Installing the Battery Pack Battery Pack Charging Method 7Error indications during charging 7Charging warning 7Charging error When there is a battery pack or printer problem Charging with the External Charger Option Charging method The POWER LED lights up steady red 2 Insert the battery pack into the When to charge the battery pack About the Power Source Loading the Paper Loading Roll Paper 1 Turn on the printer power and push the cover open buttons with both hands to open the roll paper cover Loading cut sheet paper Connecting the printer to a PC or other communication device Connecting with the Infrared Interface the Printer 7Connecting with a USB cable 1 Turn off the power to the printer and the device to be connected 2 Insert the connector of the cable straight into the USB port on the printer 4 Turn on the power to the printer and the connected device Page Setting the Modes HEX Dump Print Mode Menu Setting Mode 7Entering Menu Setting Mode 7Setting Procedure Page Page 7Menu Setting Table Page Page Page Interface Selection Mode Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Page Page Page Interfaces Infrared interface 7IrDA method 7IrCZ method USB Interface 7Specifications 7Pin Layout Wireless (Bluetooth) Interface (Option)