Though the available maximum media width is 118 mm (4.65"), there are unprintable areas on both sides: 2.5 mm (0.10") width is on the left side and 11.5 mm (0.45") (for CLP-621)/ 10.5 mm (0.41”) (for CLP-631) width on the right side.
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*2: Deviation of vertical positioning when printing position is set to 0. *3: Deviation of horizontal positioning when printing position is set to 0. *4: Deviation of vertical printing position when 100 mm is specified from the printing start position. CLP-621 & CLP-631...
Moveable range of sensors Media Printable area 2.5 mm (0.10") Maximum media width: 118 mm (4.65") Direction of media feed MODEL 104.0 mm 11.5 mm CLP-621 (4.09”) (0.45”) 105.0 mm 10.5 mm CLP-631 (4.13”) (0.41”) CLP-621 & CLP-631 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Tension sensor F/R ...............2-24 (3-4) Head temperature sensor .............2-25 (3-5) PF motor temperature sensor ............2-26 (3-6) Ribbon motor temperature sensor ..........2-27 Drivers .......................2-28 (4-1) PF motor driver ................2-28 (4-2) Ribbon motor driver ..............2-29 (4-4) Buzzer driver.................2-31 (4-5) Fan driver..................2-32 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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2-5-2. Block A (Noise filter circuit and rush current preventing circuit)......2-58 2-5-3. Block B (Current smoothing circuit)..............2-58 2-5-4. Block C (Converter and driver circuit) ..............2-58 Converter circuit..................2-58 Driver circuit....................2-59 2-5-5. Block D (Output circuit) ..................2-60 2-5-6. Block E (Control circuit)..................2-60 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
This sensor is a photointerrupter which detects if appropriate tension (Rear side) is given to the supply side ribbon or not. It also detects the ribbon end status. Ribbon Motor R Ribbon Motor F Tension Sensor R Tension Sensor F CLP-621 & CLP-631...
It consists of a head driver and thermal elements. Thermal elements are heated to make printing on media. The thermal head incorporates a thermistor to detect the thermal head temperature. Thermal Head Head Up Sensor and Projection Transparent sensor Reflective Sensor PF Motor CLP-621 & CLP-631...
One step of the Motor SA feeds media by 1/16 mm (0.0025"). Thermal Elements SA, Head Ribbon SA, Motor (a) SA, Platen (b) Media Gear, PF Idle (c) Motor Gear (c) Gear, PF1 (c) Gear, PF2 (c) [Right side view] CLP-621 & CLP-631...
For tag with black marks, the reflective sensor alone should be aligned with the black mark. In this case, the left side mark should be aligned with the black mark. [For label paper/tag with U-shaped notches] Photo- Transparent transistor Sensor Phototransistor LEDs Reflective [For tag with black marks] Sensor Black mark CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Label U-shaped Black mark notch Label Label gap Media Liner Transparent and Reflective sensors Reflective sensor Transparent sensor Sensor to be Media Media used LEDs LEDs Reflective sensor Reflective sensor Media Sensor See Trough Reflect menu CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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The amount of light is as follows (the largest amount is for “See Through): • Continuous media (None) < Black mark (Reflect) < Label/U-shaped notch (See Through) CLP-621 & CLP-631...
In the same way as on the take-up side, the tension sensor on the supply side detects the ribbon tension to keep the ribbon tension constant. However, when printing is made and ribbon is fed, the tension sensor on the supply side turns ON since ribbon is tightened at this time. 2-10 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Gear 1, Ribbon Gear 2, Ribbon Gear 3, Ribbon Gear 4, Ribbon Ribbon Tension Gear 4, Ribbon Shaft F SA Gear 3, Ribbon Gear 2, Ribbon Thermal Head Ribbon Platen Ribbon Tension Media Shaft R SA 2-11 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Changes the spring force. The spring force is adjustable in 3 steps. As you move the knob toward the mark, the spring force becomes stronger . - Tension Adjustment Screw (for service personnel) Can finely adjust the spring position. For details, refer to 3-6-3 “Ribbon Tension Adjustment”. 2-12 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
Head Block Head Block "Up" position Photo Interrupter SA, Head Up Sensor PCB Head Block "Down" position Photo Interrupter Head Up Sensor (SA, Head Up Sensor PCB) SA, Head Up Sensor PCB 2-13 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
Spring, Head L Spring, Head R (Fixed) (Movable) Lever, Head Balance Cam, Head Balance SA, Head (Media Width Adjustment Dial) Ribbon Media (Narrow width) SA, Platen Strong Taward "9" For wide media SA, Head Ribbon Media (Wide width) 2-14 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
Platen SA, viewing from the right side of the Platen SA. SA, Head Holder (Fixed) (Head Adjust Lever) For soft media Media Thickness Adjustment Dial Bracket, Head Supporting point Thermal elements Supporting SA, Head Ribbon point Media Groove SA, Platen For hard media 2-15 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
Controls the entire operations of the printer. It consists of CPU, ROM, RAM, Custom IC, driver circuits, etc. (3) Operation panel A panel used to indicate the operating status of the printer and to set specifications. It consists of 4 keys and 4 LEDs. 2-16 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
2-2. Operation of Control Parts (4) Thermal print head The thermal print head has the following thermal elements. It also has the print head driver circuit. • 864 dots for CLP-621 • 1275 dots for CLP-631 (5) Sensors The following 7 sensors are used:...
Thermal Print Head Head Control PF Motor PF Motor IEEE1284 Driver Transceiver (Option) LAN I/F IEEE1284 Tension Sensor F/R Ethernet I/F Ribbon Motor Ribbon Motor F/R Wireless LAN Drivers Ribbon Winding Selection Switch RIBBON MAIN PCB 2-18 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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The buzzer is driven when an alarm, etc. occurs. (i) Fan Cooling fan for the ribbon motor. When the temperature of the Ribbon Motor F (take-up side motor) exceeds a certain value, this fan starts to work. 2-19 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
[Main PCB] Head Down: High Head Block Head Block "Up" position Photo Interrupter SA, Head Up Sensor PCB Head Block "Down" position Photo Interrupter Head Up Sensor (SA, Head Up Sensor PCB) SA, Head Up Sensor PCB 2-21 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
This means that the current flowing into the LEDs is also determined by this level. In the actual control, the CPU changes data (LED current) to keep the level at pin 5 of CPU constant. 2-22 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Caution: DO NOT adjust VR1 and VR2 on the Main PCB. (Leave them at the factory setting condition.) If it is changed, media sensor sensitivity is changed and the media detection will not be correctly made. 2-23 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
In the same way as for Tension Sensor F, the LED (D901) on the tension sensor lights when ribbon slacks and goes out when ribbon tightens. When ribbon runs out, the ON/OFF state of the photointerrupter on the Tension Sensor R becomes unchangeable. Thus, the CPU can detect the ribbon end. 2-24 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
When the temperature of the Head SA falls below 55 ° C (131 ° F), LEDs stop blinking and printing resumes. (Stops) Normal speed Normal speed 65 ° C 55 ° C Normal speed (Stop) (149 ° F) (131 ° F) 2-25 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
(For a detailed description, refer to (4-1) “PF motor driver”.) When the PF motor temperature falls below 125 ° C (257 ° F), the output of IC23A returns from “Low” to “High” level so that +24V supply to the PF motor driver circuit resumes. 2-26 2-26 CLP-621 & CLP-631 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
When the temperature of the Ribbon Motor F falls below 80 ° C (176 ° F), LEDs stop blink and printing resumes. (Stops) Normal speed Normal speed 85 ° C 80 ° C Normal speed (Stop) (185 ° F) (176 ° F) 2-27 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
From PFMA P189 OUT B Custom IC PFMB P190 P191 OUT B Motor current control PFMB PFCU D/A Converter PFMOTCU P197 From REFA OUTA IC1 CPU REFB SCLK [Main PCB] SLA7024M TLV5625ID 2-28 2-28 CLP-621 & CLP-631 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
To sound the buzzer, the CPU outputs a pulse from pin 171 (BUZZER). The transistor DTR4 turns ON and OFF, and the buzzer is driven. +24V R118 R120 R121 P225 P226 DTR4 DTC143EUA BUZZER [Main PCB] 2-31 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
+3.3V is used for various logic circuits. +1.5V is supplied to the CPU (IC1) only. +3.3V Regulator +3.3V CN10 IC15 P222 +3.3V Vout From Power uPC2933AT Supply +24V +1.5V Regulator Unit +1.5V +24V IC16 P223 +1.5V Vout XC6209F152PR [Main PCB] 2-32 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
Menu Setting mode and Sensor Adjustment mode. CONDITION LED lights up in Menu Setting mode or Sensor Adjustment mode. (orange) ERROR LED lights or blinks when error occurs. (red) (To indicate an error, PRINT and CONDITION LEDs will be also used.) 2-35 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
2. Selecting the sensor to be used (either the transparent sensor or reflective sensor) Transparent sensor: Label paper, Tag with U-shaped notches Reflective sensor: Tag with black marks 3. Positioning of the sensor(s) against media 4. Sensitivity adjustment using actual media to be used 2-36 2-36 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
Note: Note: Citizen continually enhances its printers with new options and settings based on Citizen continually enhances its printers with new options and settings based on our customer’s requests. Extra or changed menu items may appear on the print out in our customer’s requests.
The printer enters self print mode and self test printing is made. 3. To repeat printing, press the [FEED] key again. To exit self print mode, turn off the power. Media feed direction <Example of CLP-621> 2-38 2-38 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
You can change the factory-set items such as logical shift of the sensor or head, and double heat (printing the same dot twice). Note: In Factory mode, DO NOT change the factory-set values unless you need it, since there are essential items related to printing accuracy, etc. 2-39 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
The keys to be used and the functions are as follow: PAUSE FEED STOP Yes / Select / Save No / Next item / Increase item Next digit MODE/REPEAT Exit the current menu or the VuePrint menu system 2-40 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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RS-232C Length RS-232C Length : 8 bit : 8 bit RS-232C Stop bit RS-232C Stop bit : 1 bit : 1 bit RS-232C X-ON RS-232C X-ON : Yes : Yes IEEE1284 IEEE1284 : On : On 2-41 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Citizen CLP-621 VuePrint Menu System The four control panel buttons are used to select different options. Generally: Yes / Select / Save...
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Yes=(PAUSE) No=(STOP) Exit=(MODE) Print Counter Exec Yes=(PAUSE) No=(STOP) Exit=(MODE) Service Counter Exec Yes=(PAUSE) No=(STOP) Exit=(MODE) Do you want to change “Page Setup Menu” items? Yes=(PAUSE) No=(STOP) Exit=(MODE) 8. To exit the Factory/Service mode, press the [MODE] key. 2-43 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
“+” shows that the object logically moves forward/rightward. “-“ shows that the object logically moves backward/leftward. **: For both CLP-621 and CLP-631, 8 dots correspond to 1 mm for each adjustment value. (Namely, 203 dots correspond to 1”.) Adjustable Value...
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Double Heat ON, OFF Prints the same dot twice. (OFF) PowerOn Head ON, OFF Enables the head check at power ON. Check (ON) Ribbon End Quick, Normal, Sets the ribbon end detection time. Detection Slow (Quick) 2-45 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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The set value will be printed. Be sure that the new value is “16”, and then press the [MODE] key to exit the item. * If the value is not the one you expected, repeat above operation. Mach Hor Pos Save=(PAUSE) Next Digit=(FEED) Change value=(STOP) Exit=(MODE) 2-46 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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[PAUSE]: Prints the service counter length in Km since you reset it last. Example: Length 0123.456Km Clear Service Counter ? Yes=(PAUSE) No=(STOP) To clear the service counter, press the [PAUSE] key again. To quit, press the [STOP] key. [STOP]: Nothing is printed. 2-47 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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3. Press the [PAUSE] key to check for head abnormality. The number of faulty thermal elements is printed. Example: Bad head element: 0 dot(s) After printing the check result, the next submenu is automatically printed. If you press the [STOP] key, nothing is printed. 2-48 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
SGND Signal ground Signal grounding line 8-17, 19 NC ------ Not used (Factory use only ) Data Terminal Signal line that is active when the printer can Ready interface with the host 21-25 ------ Not used 2-49 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
DTR turns to "Low (Busy)" in the following conditions: • When the printer is in off-line mode. • When the remaining buffer is less than 128 bytes. (After DTR becomes "Low", DTR retains "Low" until the remaining buffer becomes 1024 bytes or more.) 2-50 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
Peripheral logic high (pulled up to +5V at 1KΩ) 19-30 Ground for twisted pair return PRIME Input Printer reset FAULT Output Signal specifying printer error Signal ground Not used FUSE Not used SELECTIN Input Invalid (ignored) 2-51 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
H → L H → L Fault: Conditions for Busy • Receive buffer full • Data being read • Error (4) Compatible timing specification [When power is on] (Timing to go on-line) Power On Reset BUSY SELECT 2-52 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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10~15µsec or more PRIME BUSY Fault SELECT Note: If the PRIME signal width is 10 sec or less, it is not accepted. µ BUSY goes to “High” when the PRIME signal is accepted by the printer. 2-53 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
16K bytes Connector DUSB DUSB-BRA42-T11 (DDK) (2) Signal line and pin arrangement Pin No. Signal code Signal Function VBUS USB power USB power (+5V) Signal line + + signal line Signal line - - signal line 2-54 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
E, refer to the circuit diagram on the following pages: Block B Block A Block C Block D Current Noise filter circuit Converter and driver Output smoothing and rush current circuit circuit circuit preventing circuit Block E Control circuit 2-55 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
When Q1 is turned OFF, the energy polarity is reversed and the energy charged in the secondary windings N3 and N4 is discharged to the secondary output circuit through DS2 and DS3. Above operation is repeated and the energy is continuously fed to the secondary output circuit. 2-58 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
Pin 2 of IC1 (FB) Pin 5 of IC1 (OUT) Vds of Q1 ID of Q1 Secondary current i flowing into DS2/DS3 Vds: Voltage between the drain and source of Q1 Current flowing in the drain of Q1 2-59 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
8.5V is applied to pin 8 (CS) of IC1. Then, IC1 enters latch mode and stops its operation. To recover the latched state, turn OFF the power and, after a while, turn it ON again. If large current flows, the fuse (F1) in the noise filter circuit will be blown out. 2-60 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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HAPTER ISASSEMBLY AND AINTENANCE CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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3-5-22. Gears........................3-37 3-5-23. Head Lock Lever and Main Plate R SA ..............3-38 3-5-24. Main Frame, Main Plate L SA and Plate Peeler SA..........3-39 3-6. Adjustments ........................3-40 3-6-1. Transparent/Reflective Sensor Position Adjustment...........3-40 Sensor position adjustment (factory mode) ..........3-40 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Ribbon slant elimination adjustment (For service personnel) ....3-47 (2-1) Tension base adjust cam position adjustment (For service personnel) ..............3-47 (2-2) Ribbon guide position adjustment in the Head SA......3-49 3-6-3. Ribbon Tension Adjustment ................3-52 3-6-4. Maintenance Information - Head Adjust Shim ............3-53 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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(8) Do not put the printed circuit boards directly on the printer or on the floor. (9) When disassembling or reassembling, check wires for any damage and do not pinch or damage them. Also, run wires as they were. CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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• Floil G-474C (by Kanto Chemical Co., Ltd.) (3) Quantity of lubricant Small quantity....... About 1 drop. Ordinary quantity ..... About 3 to 4 drops. About 0.2 mm thick for grease. Large quantity....Apply sufficiently. (4) Bond Threebond1401B CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Phillips Screwdriver For 2~3 mm screws (Length 100 mm) Flat-blade Screwdriver 4.3 mm width (Length 100 mm) Box wrench Box size: 5 mm Tweezers Round Nose Pliers Cutting Nippers Soldering Iron (30W) Volt-ohm Meter Spring Gauge 500g CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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1. Open the Top Cover SA and remove it while opening its rear ends as shown in the figure. 2. Remove the two Ribbon Holders and Media Lock Holder block from the printer SA, Top Cover (Ribbon Holders) (Paper holder block) CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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PHT (BH2T), M3x14 Cover, Connector (Ribbon Unit Fan SA2 Block) Cover, Connector Case U PH (N), M3x4 (CN706) PHT (BH2T), M3x14 PH, M3x3 (Case U Unit) Cover, Motor PH (N), M3x4 Cover R, Ribbon Unit Head Open Lever CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Label, FCC ICES Case U 621 Notes on reassembling: • The Case U Cap cannot be reused once it is peeled off. • When assembling the Top Cover Damper, tighten the screw while pushing down the Top Cover Damper. CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Case U Unit by lifting it upward. PH, M3x6 Unit, Ribbon (Ribbon Left-Right Balance Adjustment Knob (Rear)) (Ribbon Left-Right Balance PH, M3x3 Adjustment Knob (Front)) Cover, Motor (CN701) PHT (BH2T), M3x14 (Case U Unit) 3-10 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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• The PCB of the Fan/Dir. SW SA includes the Ribbon Winding Selection Switch which is set according to the ribbon type to be used (inside wound or outside wound type). Leave the user’s switch setting as it is. 3-11 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Gear 3, Ribbon SA, Holder R Shaft Spring, Ribbon Return Notes on reassembling: • Distinguish the Ribbon Gear 5F from the Ribbon Gear 5R, referring to the following figure. Gear 5F, Ribbon Gear 5R, Ribbon Projection 3-12 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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5. Remove 5 screws (BH, M3x6 (NI)), and detach the Ribbon Main PCB SA and the Ribbon Board Insulator. Insulator, Ribbon Board PH, M2.6x3 SA, Ribbon Motor R BH, M3x6 (NI) PH, M2.6x3 SA, Ribbon Motor F (CN701) SA, Ribbon Main PCB 3-13 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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2. Remove 4 screws (BH, M3x3 (NI)) and detach the 2 Ribbon Holder Catches. 3. Remove 2 screws (PHT (#2), M3x8 (NI)) and detach the Ribbon Unit Knob. PHT (#2), M3x8 (NI) Catch, Ribbon Holder BH, M3x3 (NI) Knob, Ribbon Unit 3-14 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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SA1, Ribbon Unit Base Plate BH, M3x3 (NI) DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. PH, M3x6 (Ribbon Sensor R Unit) Note on reassembling: • When assembling the Ribbon Sensor F/R Unit, perform 3-6-2 “Ribbon Slant Elimination Adjustment” on page 3-45. 3-15 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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SA, Tension SA, Ribbon Sub Sensor Adjust Lever F Spring F, Ribbon Tension SA, Ribbon Sensor Frame F NO.0, TFH (BH), M2x4 (NI) SA, Ribbon Tension Shaft F Bush 2, Ribbon Guide Roller Sheet, Static Eliminator 621 3-16 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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8. Remove 1 screw (NO.0, TFH, M2x3 (NI)), and detach the Tension Base Adjust Cam from the Ribbon Sensor Frame R SA. Note: Do not remove the Tension Base Adjust Cam unless you need to replace it. 3-17 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Then, perform adjustment according to 3.6.2-(2-1) “Tension base adjust cam position adjustment (For service personnel)” on page 3-47. • When assembling the tension adjust screw (PH, M1.7x4), perform 3-6-3 “Ribbon Tension Adjustment” on page 3-52. 3-18 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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6. Remove the Ope-pane Cable Cushion and the Ope-pane Cable from the Control Panel Unit. 7. Remove the Core SA which is attached to the Case L. Main PCB Block Head Wire Cover (Media Guide End) Unit, Mechanism Align. 3-19 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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• Media-path left-edge alignment: Assemble the Mechanism Unit so that the media guide end of the Head Wire Cover is aligned with the chassis plate of the Main PCB Block. 3-20 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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3-5-10 “Main PCB Block, Power Supply Unit and Control Panel Unit”. SA, Ope-Pane PCB 3. Remove 3 screws (PHT (PH2T), M3x6) and detach the Ope-pane Cover. 4. Remove the Key Switch and the Window LED Switch, Key from the Ope-pane PCB SA. 3-21 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Notes on reassembling: • The Ope-pane Cover Cushion that was removed in Step 5 is not reusable. • Run the cables as follows: Motor cable: Pass through left end (“A”). Other cables: Pass through the groove “B”. 3-22 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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2. While pushing the part “A” of the Platen SA, lift the right end a little. (See the arrow “a”.) Then, remove the Platen SA from the Mechanism Unit by moving it to the right and then lift it upwardly. (See the arrow “b”.) (Head Block) SA, Platen Unit, Mechanism 3-23 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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• When assembling the Sensor U Unit, be sure that the cable length “C” is approx. 2.5 cm (1”) with the Head Block fully rose. If it is too long, the cable will be caught when the Head Block is closed. 3-24 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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• When the Transparent Sensor PCB SA is replaced with new one, perform the sensor adjustment. Refer to 3-6-1 “Transparent/Reflective Sensor Position Adjustment” on page 3-40. • When assembling the Head Up Sensor PCB SA, bond it in place. SA, Head Up Sensor PCB 3-25 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Notes on reassembling: • When assembling the Sensor L Damper, push it into the Sensor U Holder so that the felt side can be seen. Holder, Sensor U Rubber part Felt part Damper, Sensor L [Bottom View] 3-26 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Sensor U Holder body on the Head Wire Cover, and then hook the short end of the spring on the part “D” of the Spring, Sensor Frame Sensor Frame L Cap. Sensor U Hoder body 3-27 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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B: Hole and protrusion (rear left). Circumference surface of the hole (on both sides) and along the protrusion surface. C: Along the contacting surface (rear left). D: 3 surfaces on the Head Holder Shaft. • When assembling the Head Holder Shaft, be sure that its assembling direction is correct. 3-28 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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• When tying the Wire Tie on the lower side (not the Wire Tie on the upper side), wind it so that the flat surface is inside. (This prevents the cable from being rubbed by the uneven (not flat) surface when the Head Block is opened or closed.) (Flat) Cable (Not flat) 3-29 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Head Cable SA. PH, M3x6 SA, Head Cable PH, M3x3 Guide, Head Cable PH, M3x6 (Unit, Head) "5" (Unit, Head Holder) Cam, Head Balance (Media Width Adjustment Dial) "5" (Media Thickness Adjusment Dial) 3-30 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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4. Set the media width adjustment dial to the location “5” to give tension to the Head Unit. Claw (Unit, Head) "0" SA, Head Adjust Cam, Head Balance Align like this. (Media Width Adjustment Dial) "9" to "5" (Media Thickness Adjustment Dial) Screw Slit 3-31 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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3. Remove 2 Head Bushings, 1 screw (PH, M3x8) and Head Connector Guard from the Head Bracket. (The screw (PH, M3x8) is used for alignment purpose and not for mounting.) BH (N), M3x6 Label, Part Number White Label for CLP-621 Yellow Label for CLP-631 SA, Head Bushing, Head PH, M3x8...
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1. Raise the head block. (The following figure omits the Ribbon Unit.) 2. Disconnect the connector of the Head Cable SA from the Head SA. 3. Remove 1 screw (BH (N), M3x6) and detach the Head SA. SA, Head Cable SA, Head BH (N), M3x6 3-33 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Pivot, Head Balance Cam Cam, Head Balance (Media Width Adjustment Dial) SA, Head Holder Base Holder, Guide Sensor U PH, M3x5 Note on reassembling: • When assembling, apply G-311S to the Head Balance Cam Pivot surface. 3-34 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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L Damper and the Paper Set Sheet. 7. Remove 1 screw (NO.0 PHT (BT#1), M2x3) and detach the Reflective Sensor PCB SA from the Sensor Holder L SA. Cut 2 Wire Ties and remove the Reflective Sensor Cable SA. 3-35 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Guide Sensor L Holder should engage in the frame plate and also the protrusions should be inserted into the holes “B” on the frame.) • When assembling the Reflective Sensor Cable SA, bind it with 2 Wire Ties as shown. 3-36 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Gear, PF1 FLOIL G-311S Gear, PF2 Notes on reassembling: • Apply Floil G-311S to each gear shaft (3 shafts) and to each gear surfaces. • The PF Idle Gear has no directionality, but other gears have. 3-37 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Head Lock Lever and the other end into the hole.) Also, the Head Lock Lever should be assembled on the Main Plate R SA as shown in the figure. Lever, Head Lock 3-38 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Head Wire Cover should be aligned with the chassis SA, Plate Peeler plate of the Main PCB Block (as explained in 3-5-13 Mark Label “Mechanism Unit”). Then, the media-path left-edges are aligned on the basis of the Mark Label. 3-39 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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3 Set the transmission conditions on the Terminal software so that they are identical to those on the printer side. Default values of the printer: • Transmission speed (baud rate): 9,600 bps • Data length: 8 bits • Stop bit: 1 bit • Protocol: XON/XOFF 3-40 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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3. The following initial maintenance screen will appear on the PC. [Transparent sensor sensitivity adjustment, Media: Label paper] 4. Press the [FEED] key to select the transparent sensor menu (“Ini Thru Sensor”). 3-41 3-41 CLP-621 & CLP-631 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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7. Press the [PAUSE] key to move the cursor to “Exec.”. 8. Press the [FEED] key to perform adjustment. Liner is automatically fed little by little and adjustment is performed. During adjustment, the following screen appears. 3-42 3-42 CLP-621 & CLP-631 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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[Reflective sensor sensitivity adjustment, Media: Tag] 10. Press the [PAUSE] key to select the reflective sensor menu. “Ini Refl Sensor” screen will appear. [PAUSE] key 11. Press the [FEED] key to enter the reflective sensor menu. 3-43 3-43 CLP-621 & CLP-631 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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15. Press any key on the control panel to store the adjusted value. Then, the screen returns to the one in step 10 and “Ini Refl Sensor” is displayed. 16. Turn OFF the power to terminate the adjustment. 3-44 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Adjustment Knob (Rear) SA, Ribbon Sensor Frame F SA, Ribbon Tension Shaft F Ribbon Sensor R Unit Ribbon Sensor F Unit Ribbon Left-Right Balance SA, Ribbon Sensor Frame R Adjustment Knob (Front) SA, Ribbon Tension Shaft R 3-45 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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• Ribbon slant occurs, resulting in ribbon wrinkle. • Ribbon Sensor R Unit is replaced or reassembled. 1. Turn the Ribbon Left-Right Balance Adjustment Knob (Rear) and remove ribbon wrinkle. 2. If ribbon slant is not removed, repeat above item, (1-1). 3-46 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Mechanical center be eliminated by user adjustment. be eliminated by user adjustment. Supporting point Base Center Unit, Ribbon Sensor F *1: Shows the direction viewing from the rear side. Clockwise CCW: Counterclockwise 3-47 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Tension Base Adjust Cam.) [In the case of front side] Tension Base Adjust Cam SA, Ribbon Tension Frame F (movable part) b’ b’ a’ a’ c’ SA1, Ribbon Unit Base Plate (fixed part) 3-48 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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1. Loosen screws “C” and “D”. 2. Shift the left edge of the ribbon guide shaft back and forth to move the ribbon contacting surface. [Top view] (supporting point) [Right side view] Ribbon Guide Shaft Ribbon 3-49 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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During printing the self print patterns, check wrinkles and correct the ribbon travel as follows: • If wrinkles are found on the left side (“a” in the figure), turn the Ribbon Left-Right Balance Adjustment Knob (Front) clockwise. 3-50 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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SA, Ribbon Tension Shaft R Adjustment Knob (Rear) (2-2) Readjustment of ribbon tension If satisfactory results are not obtained yet, readjustment of ribbon tension is required. Repeat from (1) “Ribbon Tension Adjustment” on the previous page. 3-51 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
(Ribbon Sensor R Unit) D901 Tension Adjustment Knob (Rear) (Ribbon Sensor F Unit) 350 - 400g Weak Tension Sensor SA Strong D901 Strong Weak Back Balance Adjustment Knob Front Balance Adjustment Knob (Center) (Center) Tension Adjustment Knob (Front) 3-52 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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1. A line is printed with the Media Thickness Adjustment Dial set to “0”. 2. If the line is faint, the Head Adjust Shim(s) is(are) added. [OK] Shim, Head Adjust SA, Head Adjust [NG] (Media Thickness Adjustment Dial) 3-53 3-53 CLP-621 & CLP-631 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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4-1. Error Message and Corrective Actions ................4-3 4-2. Troubleshooting ......................4-5 4-2-1. Problems in Powering Up the Printer ..............4-5 4-2-2. Media-feed Problems ..................4-6 4-2-3. Problems in Printing ...................4-7 4-2-4. Ribbon-feed Problem ..................4-8 4-2-5. Sensor Problems....................4-9 4-2-6. Operation Panel Problems .................4-11 4-2-7. Connector Location ....................4-12 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Enter sensor adjustment mode ([PAUSE]+[FEED]+[STOP]+ [POWER]), and perform sensor adjustment. Abnormal ribbon feed Ribbon out (Ribbon end) Abnormal head temperature • Printing will temporarily stop. Wait until the thermal head gets cool. CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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• Due to defective thermal element: Printing quality will degrade. Communication error • Reception buffer overrun • Parity or framing error • Transmission buffer overflow Auto cutter abnormality (Optional) • Jamming, etc. Abnormal auto cutter temperature (Optional) CLP-621 & CLP-631...
Ope-Pane PCB SA firmly? If it is not connect or is inserted upside down, no LED lights even if you turned ON the power. 5. Failure in the power supply circuit. 5. Replace the Power Supply Unit. CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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4-2. Troubleshooting 4-2-2. Media-feed Problems Symptoms Checks Remedies No media feed 1. Is the connector CN5 for PF motor 1. Re-connect it firmly. connected firmly? 2. Is the connector CN10 for Power 2. Re-connect it firmly. Supply Unit connected firmly? 3.
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Uneven print density 1. Head balance is improper. 1. Adjust the media width adjustment Uneven print density may appear either dial to suit to the media width on the right side or the left side. being used. CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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4-2. Troubleshooting 4-2-4. Ribbon-feed Problem Symptoms Checks Remedies Ribbon is fed in 1. Is the ribbon type (inside wound ribbon 1. Set the Ribbon Winding Selection reverse on the supply [ink in] or outside wound ribbon [ink Switch according to the ribbon side.
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LED of the Tension Senor SA turns ON and OFF. (Remove the Ribbon Tension Adjustment Cover to see LED.) 5. Failure in the control circuit. 5. Replace the Ribbon Main PCB SA or the Main PCB Unit. CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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4-2. Troubleshooting Symptoms Checks Remedies Ribbon end is not 1. Is the cable firmly connected between 1. Connect it firmly. correctly detected. the Sensor Tension SA on the supply (Tension sensor R side and the Ribbon Main PCB SA problem) (CN705)? 2.
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2. Is the Ope-pane Cable inserted upside 2. Insert it in the correct direction. down? 3. Failure in the Ope-Pane PCB SA. 3. Replace the Ope-Pane PCB SA. 4. Failure in the control circuit. 4. Replace the Main PCB Unit. 4-11 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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4-2. Troubleshooting 4-2-7. Connector Location [Main PCB] To Transparent Sensor PCB SA To Reflective Sensor PCB SA To Head Up Sensor PCB SA To Ribbon Main PCB (on the Ribbon Unit) CN21 Front CN18 CN12 To Head SA CN10 To Motor SA Centro PCB Unit To Ribbon Main PCB To Power Supply Unit...
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Sensor U Unit (Drawing No. 6) ..................5-25 Control Panel Unit (Drawing No. 7)................. 5-28 Ribbon Unit (Drawing No. 8) ................... 5-31 Ribbon Unit Fan SA2 (Drawing No. 9) ................5-36 Accessories (Drawing No. 10) ..................5-39 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists CLP-621 & CLP-631 Recommended Spare Parts List Revision Up List Sheet No. Rev. No. Date Dec. 20, 2006 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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JM66740-0 SA, Ribbon Main PCB JM35703-0 SA, Ribbon Motor R JM35702-0 SA, Ribbon Motor F 8-20 JM68705-0 SA, Tension Sensor *1: CLP-621Z & CLP-631Z are identical to CLP-621 & CLP-631 except for the firmware and character generator. CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists CLP-621 & CLP-631 Drawing No. 1 Parts List & Location for General Assembly Revision Up List Sheet No. Rev. No. Date Dec. 20, 2006 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists DRAWING NO. 1 General Assembly (Rev. 0) CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: General Assembly Sheet No. 1/1 Drawing No. 1 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit SA, Top Cover JM56725-0 For CLP-621 SA, Top Cover JM56738-0 For CLP-631 Screw, PHT (BH2T), M3.0x14...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists CLP-621 & CLP-631 Drawing No. 2 Parts List & Location for Base Unit Revision Up List Sheet No. Rev. No. Date Dec. 20, 2006 Dec. 20, 2006 Dec. 20, 2006 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists DRAWING NO. 2 Base Unit (Rev. 0) CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: Base Unit Sheet No. 1/3 Drawing No. 2 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit Unit, Ribbon JM34706-0 Screw, PH, M3.0x6 E00530-060WF Screw, PHT (BH2T), M3.0x14...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: Base Unit Sheet No. 2/3 Drawing No. 2 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit 2-13 Screw, BHT (ST), M3.0x5 E14030-050WF Washer, EXT.T, 3 (NI)
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: Base Unit Sheet No. 3/3 Drawing No. 2 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit 2-32 SA, Power Cable JM67745-1 Unit, Power Supply (100V) PB F...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists CLP-621 & CLP-631 Drawing No. 3 Parts List & Location for Mechanism Unit Revision Up List Sheet No. Rev. No. Date Dec. 20, 2006 Dec. 20, 2006 5-13 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists DRAWING NO. 3 Mechanism Unit (Rev. 0) 5-14 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: Mechanism Unit Sheet No. 1/2 Drawing No. 3 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit Screw, BH (N), M3.0x3 E00530-030WF Plate, Cable Guide JM34123-0 Wire Tie...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: Mechanism Unit Sheet No. 2/2 Drawing No. 3 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit 3-20 Unit, Sensor U JM29701-1 Label 2, Caution Head AH90935-0...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists CLP-621 & CLP-631 Drawing No. 4 Parts List & Location for Head-TT Unit Revision Up List Sheet No. Rev. No. Date Dec. 20, 2006 Dec. 20, 2006 5-17 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists DRAWING NO. 4 Head-TT Unit (Rev. 0) 5-18 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: Head-TT Unit Sheet No. 1/2 Drawing No. 4 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit Bushing, Head JM11201-0 Bracket, Head JM14101-0 Screw, PH, M3.0x6 E00130-060F...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: Head-TT Unit Sheet No. 2/2 Drawing No. 4 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit 4-20 Screw, BH (N), M3.0x6 E00530-060WF Shim, Head Adjust JM14106-0 –...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists CLP-621 & CLP-631 Drawing No. 5 Parts List & Location for PF Unit Revision Up List Sheet No. Rev. No. Date Dec. 20, 2006 Dec. 20, 2006 5-21 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists DRAWING NO. 5 PF Unit (Rev. 0) 5-22 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: PF Unit Sheet No. 1/2 Drawing No. 5 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit SA, Motor JM25701-0 Screw, PH, M3.0x3 E00130-030F Screw, PH, M3.0x6...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: PF Unit Sheet No. 2/2 Drawing No. 5 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit 5-21 SA, Main Plate R JM44702-0 Screw, No.0, PH (#1), M2.6x6...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists CLP-621 & CLP-631 Drawing No. 6 Parts List & Location for Sensor U Unit Revision Up List Sheet No. Rev. No. Date Dec. 20, 2006 5-25 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists DRAWING NO. 6 Sensor U Unit (Rev. 0) 5-26 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: Sensor U Unit Sheet No. 1/1 Drawing No. 6 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit Cover, Head Wire JM44201-2 Spring, Sensor Frame JM23602-0 Screw, PH, M2.6x3...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists CLP-621 & CLP-631 Drawing No. 7 Parts List & Location for Control Panel Unit Revision Up List Sheet No. Rev. No. Date Dec. 20, 2006 5-28 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists DRAWING NO. 7 Control Panel Unit (Rev. 0) 5-29 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: Control Panel Unit Sheet No. 1/1 Drawing No. 7 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit Cover, Ope-Pane JM56204-0 Switch, Key JM56207-0 LED, Window JM56208-0...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists CLP-621 & CLP-631 Drawing No. 8 Parts List & Location for Ribbon Unit Revision Up List Sheet No. Rev. No. Date Dec. 20, 2006 Dec. 20, 2006 Dec. 20, 2006 5-31 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists DRAWING NO. 8 Ribbon Unit (Rev. 0) 5-32 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: Ribbon Unit Sheet No. 1/3 Drawing No. 8 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit Screw, PH (N), M3.0x4 E00130-040WF SA2, Ribbon Unit Fan Cover R, Ribbon Unit...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: Ribbon Unit Sheet No. 2/3 Drawing No. 8 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit 8-21 Bush 2, Ribbon Guide Roller JM31202-0 Screw, BH, M3.0x3 (NI) E00530-030WF Screw, No.0, TFH (BH), M2x4 (NI)
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: Ribbon Unit Sheet No. 3/3 Drawing No. 8 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit 8-41 Gear 2, Ribbon JM30202-0 Gear 5F, Ribbon JM30206-0 Screw, PHT (#2), M3.0x8 (NI)
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists CLP-621 & CLP-631 Drawing No. 9 Parts List & Location for Ribbon Unit Fan SA2 Revision Up List Sheet No. Rev. No. Date Dec. 20, 2006 5-36 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists DRAWING NO. 9 Ribbon Unit Fan SA2 (Rev. 0) 5-37 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: Ribbon Unit Fan SA2 Sheet No. 1/1 Drawing No. 9 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit Cover L, Ribbon Unit JM34202-0 Knob, Ribbon Direction...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists CLP-621 & CLP-631 Drawing No. 10 Parts List & Location for Accessories Revision Up List Sheet No. Rev. No. Date Dec. 20, 2006 5-39 CLP-621 & CLP-631...
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Chapter 5. Parts Lists PARTS LIST for CLP-621 & CLP-631 TITLE: Accessories Sheet No. 1/1 Drawing No. 10 Rev. No. 0 Q'ty/ Location Part Name Part No. Remarks Unit 10-1 Cord Set (UL/CSA) C6009-000# For CSA Cord Set (OE Straight)
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Mounting Diagrams B-4. Ope-pane PCB [Parts side] [Solder side] D301 POWER ON PRINT D302 CONDITION D303 ERROR D304 MOS CAUTION MADE IN JAPAN JM667 MODE B-5. Centro PCB CN101 AP-8 CLP-621 & CLP-631...