Citizen CL-S400DT Quick Start Manual

Direct Thermal Barcode & Label Printer
CL-S400DT
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This Quick-Start Guide covers basic operation.
For detailed operating instructions, please see the User's Manual
on the supplied CD-ROM.
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For Further Information . . .
For further information and more detailed instructions on the use of your
new printer, please refer to the complete user manual included on the
CD-ROM accompanying your printer. Alternatively, you can download the
user manual and additional data from Citizen's websites shown below.
The local Citizen Systems o ce can be contacted as follows:
For North and South America:
363 Van Ness Way, Suite 404
Torrance, CA 90501. USA
Tel: (310) 781-1460
Fax: (310) 781-9152
http://www.citizen-systems.com
For Europe, Middle East and Africa
Mettinger Strasse 11 Park House, 643-651 Staines Road
D-73728, Esslingen Feltham, Middlesex, TW14 8PA
Germany United Kingdom
Tel: +49 (0) 711 3906 420 Tel: +44 (0) 20 8893 1900
Fax: +49 (0) 711 3906 405 Fax:+44 (0) 20 8893 0080
http://www.citizen-europe.com
For Asia, including China and Japan:
6-1-12, Tanashi-cho, Nishi-Tokyo-shi
Tokyo, 188-8511. Japan
Tel: +81 (0) 42 468 4608
Fax: +81 (0) 42 468 4997
http://www.citizen-systems.co.jp
CITIZEN is a registered trade mark of CITIZEN HOLDINGS CO., Japan.
CITIZEN es una marca registrada de CITIZEN HOLDINGS CO., Japón.
Copyright © 2011 by CITIZEN SYSTEMS JAPAN CO., LTD.
* The model name printed on the CL-S400DT rating label is JP12-M01.
Printed in China
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Safety Instructions - which must be strictly observed
For the safe operation of your printer, please read the following important operation and safety instructions carefully.
Failure to observe these precautions can result in personal injury or property damage or, in extreme situation, serious
injury or death.
1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, thinner,
trichloroethylene, benzine, ketone or similar chemicals. Instead use a damp cloth for cleaning, when the printer is
disconnected from the mains supply.
4. Do not use this product near water or where a chemical reaction can occur such as in a laboratory or where there
is a lot of oil, dust, salt or iron particles.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the
product and people around it.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation.
7. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these
openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
8. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
9. This product is equipped with a three-pronged plug, a plug having a third grounding pin. This plug will only t into
a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
10. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be walked on. Do
not pull on the power cord or data cables or keep them under tension.
11. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products
plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of
all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 7.5 amperes for 220/240V outlet and 15 amperes for a
120V outlet.
12. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short out parts that could result in a risk of re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
13. Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, don't attempt to service or disassemble this product yourself.
Opening and removing those covers that are marked "Do Not Remove" may expose you to dangerous voltage
points or other risks. Refer all servicing on those compartments to service personnel.
14. The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power. Please ensure that the socket outlet
is installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
15. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali ed service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid, aerosol chemicals or other chemicals have been spilled into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water or excessive humidity.
d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result
in damage and will often require extensive work by a quali ed technician to restore the product to normal
operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or knocked or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
16. Discard or safely store the plastic packing bag. This bag should be kept away from children. If the bag is pulled
over child's head, it may cause su ocation.
17. Make sure if you open the top cover, it is opened all the way. If only partially open, the cover could slam shut,
possibly causing injury.
18. When the cover is open, be careful of the corners of cover. They could cause injury.
19. Do not open the printer during printing.
20. Operate the control panel properly. A careless, rough handling may cause problems or malfunction. Do not use
such sharp-edged tool as a ballpoint for operation.
21. If a problem occurs during printing, stop the printer immediately and unplug the power cord from the outlet.
22. The contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice.
23. Reproduction, transfer, or transmission of the contents of this manual without prior consent is strictly prohibited.
24. We are not liable for any damage resulting from the use of the information contained herein, regardless of errors,
omissions, or misprints.
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Read This First !
Thank you very much for purchasing Citizen's printer. This manual covers the basic
operation of the product. For more information, please refer to the manual in the
accompanying CD-ROM. When you have nished reading this manual, please keep it
handy near the printer for future reference.
Basic Carton Contents
Please open the carton and check that the printer and the following accessories are
included. If any is missing, please contact the retailer where you bought the product.
Caution
Be careful when moving or carrying the printer and when taking the printer out of
the carton. The printer may cause injury or property damage if dropped. Be sure to
grip the printer housing rmly when taking it out of the carton. Do not grip the
printer by the packing material which may break, causing the printer to drop.
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25. We are not liable for any problems resulting from the use of optional products and consumable supplies other
than the designated products contained herein.
26. We are not liable for any damage caused by user's erroneous use of the printer and inadequate environment.
27. Data residing in the printer is temporary. Therefore, all data will be lost if power is lost. We are not liable for any
damage or loss of pro ts caused by data loss due to failures, repairs, inspections, etc.
28. Please contact us if there are any mistakes or ambiguities within this manual.
29. If there are missing or incorrectly collated pages in this manual, contact us to obtain a new manual.
30. Trademarks or registered trademarks of other companies and products are included in this manual. Citizen
acknowledges all trademarks.
Compliance Statement for European Users
CE marking shows conformity to the following criteria and provisions:
Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)/EN60950-1
EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)/EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 & EN61000-3-3
This product has been tested under EN ISO 7779 and has a acoustic level output no higher than 55db(A)
GS MARK STATEMENT
This product has been tested under EN ISO 7779 and has an acoustic level output no higher than 55db(A).
This device is not intended for use at a video workstation in compliance with Bildscharb V.
This device is not intended for use in the direct eld of view at visual display workplaces. To avoid incommoding
re ections at visual display workplaces this device must not be placed in the direct eld of view.
FCC Compliance Statement for American Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
EMI Compliance Statement for Canadian Users
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. This digital
apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This equipment is designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di erent from that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Use shielded cables to connect this device to computers. Any changes or modi cations not expressly
approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Etat de Conformite EMI à l'usage des Utilisateurs Canadiens
Cet équipment produit et utilise l'énergie à radiofréquences et s'iln'est pas installé et utilisé correctment, c'est à dire
en accord strict avec les instructions du fabricant, il risque de provoquer des intérferences avec la réception de la
radio et de latélévision.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruite radio électriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.
Cet équipment est conçu pour fournir une protection satisfaisante contre de telles interférences dans une installation
résidentielle. Cependant, il n'y a pas de garantie contre les interférences avec les réceptions radio ou télévision,
provoquées par la mise en et hors circuit de l'équipment; aussi, il est demandé a l'utilisateur d'essayer de corriger
l'interférence par l'une ou plus des mesures suivantes:
· Réorienter l'antenne de réception.
· Installer l'ordinateur autre part, par égard pour le récepteur.
· Brancher l'ordinateur dans une prise de courant di érente de façon à ce que l'ordinateur et le récepteur soient
branchés sur des circuits di érents.
Check that the following accessories are included with
the printer in the carton.
Media holder guide Media holder bar
Test label media Power cord
CD-ROM
Quick-start guide
(User's Manual)
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Connection
Connection to Power
1
Check that the power switch to the printer is turned OFF.
2
Connect the connector of the power cord to the power cord inlet on the
printer.
3
Insert the plug of the power cord in the AC outlet.
AC Outlet
Power Cord Inlet
Caution
Use an AC outlet that accepts a three-pronged plug. Otherwise, static electricity
may be generated and there will be danger of electric shock.
Connection to a Computer
This product has two interfaces that can be used to receive printing data: a serial
port (RS232C) and a USB port (USB2.0). An optional internal Ethernet or an
IEEE1284 Parallel port can be added by your dealer.
To connect the cable, proceed as follows:
1
Turn OFF both power switches of the printer and the computer.
2
Connect one end of the interface cable to the interface connector on the
back of the printer and secure it with locks or locking screws, where
available.
3
Connect the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector on
the computer and secure it with locks or locking screws, where available.
Serial Interface Cable USB Interface Cable
Note: If the optional Ethernet or an IEEE1284 Parallel port is used, contact your
Citizen Systems dealer.