Citizen CL-S521 User Manual

Citizen CL-S521 User Manual

Cl-s52 series; cl-s53 series; cl-s62 series; cl-s63 series
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Auto-Cutter
User's Manual
(For CL-S52X/53X/62X/63X,
CL-S400DT,CL-E720/E730/E720DT)

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Summary of Contents for Citizen CL-S521

  • Page 1 Auto-Cutter User’s Manual (For CL-S52X/53X/62X/63X, CL-S400DT,CL-E720/E730/E720DT)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notice .................... 3 SAFETY SIGNS that must be strictly observed! ..... 4 Function ................6 Main specifications of auto-cutter ........6 Checking items inside the accessory box ...... 7 Auto-cutter settings ............8 Cut position ............... 10 Cut settings ................ 11 Auto cut-length detection ..........
  • Page 3: Notice

    Notice 1. Before use, be sure to read this manual and understand. And keep it handy for reference when needed. 2. Do not handle, disassemble or repair any parts other than those specified in this manual. 3. The contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice. 4.
  • Page 4: Safety Signs That Must Be Strictly Observed

    SAFETY SIGNS that must be strictly observed! To prevent personal injury or property damage, the following must be strictly observed. z The degree of possible injury and damage due to incorrect use or improperly following instructions specified is described below. Indicates a situation which, if not observed WARNING and handled properly, could result in death or...
  • Page 5 CAUTION z Avoid the following conditions to ensure proper operation of the auto-cutter. „ The cutting blade can be very dangerous. Also, this can cause damage. „ Room temperature is less than 5°C or more than 40°C. „ Humidity is less than 30% or more than 80%. „...
  • Page 6: Function

    Function The auto-cutter units are designed to cut various media such as labels, tickets and tags precisely and accurately as the setting cut length. Main specifications of auto-cutter Cutting method: Guillotine cutter „ Maximum cut paper thickness: 0.25 mm (0.01”) „...
  • Page 7: Checking Items Inside The Accessory Box

    Checking items inside the accessory box Auto-cutter is not available for the printer with the peeler. Note You should check that all of the following items are inside the accessory box. If any are missing, please contact your supplier. Cutter Stand Unit ..................1 piece Cutter Unit ....................
  • Page 8: Auto-Cutter Settings

    Auto-cutter settings “Cut On” menu will be selected automatically when the auto-cutter is installed; thus, the printer can be used without adjustment. However, some printers may not have the “AutoConfigure” function. In this case, select the “After Print” menu of the menu setup mode, and the “Cut On” menu on the “Function Select”...
  • Page 9 Loading Media (For CL-S400DT) Press the cover open lever, and then open the printer cover. Cover open lever With scissors, cut the end of the media loaded in the media holder. Feed the end of the media through the cutter assembly until the end extends 10 mm past the cutter cover.
  • Page 10: Cut Position

    Cut position The following diagram gives the distance from the media sensor and the thermal printhead to the cutter blade. Printhead position Media cut position Platen Sensor position 25.7 mm (1.01")* Cutter blade 25.4 mm (1.00") 24.0 mm (0.94")** 51.1 mm (2.01")* 49.4 mm (1.94")**  ...
  • Page 11: Cut Settings

    Cut settings The auto-cutter-related commands are described below. See the Command Reference manual for more details. The following commands set the cut position and number of operations. Cut-position setup command STX fnnn This command specifies the distance between the sensor and the media cut position.
  • Page 12: Auto Cut-Length Detection

    Auto cut-length detection If media with a cut length shorter than the minimum cut length of 25.4 mm (1.0 in) is used, the cut media may remain in the cutter unit and cause paper jams. To prevent this, when the printer detects a cut length shorter than the minimum, it feeds the media without operating the cutter.
  • Page 13: User Maintenance

    User maintenance If the platen of the printer becomes dirty, the cutter may perform defective cutting even if the auto cutter does not malfunction. Therefore, clean the platen regularly. (See the printer user’s manual) Remove the platen (For CL-S52X/53X/62X/63X/CL-E720/E730/E720DT) Push the head open lever downwards to open the head unit and sensor arm.
  • Page 14 Remove the platen (For CL-S400DT) Push the cover open lever downwards to open the printer cover. Grasp the mounting device of the platen and lift it up as shown in figure (1). Next, lift the gear side of the platen and remove as shown in figure (2). Remove dirt from the platen with a soft cloth or cotton swab containing a small quantity of ethyl alcohol.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If an error is detected, an alarm will sound and an LED on the control panel will display the nature of the error. List of error displays (For CL-S52X/53X/62X/63X) Print Condition Error Error Media Out (media location cannot be detected) Auto Cutter Abnormality (such as blade jamming)
  • Page 16 363 Van Ness Way, Suite 404 Torrance, CA 90501. USA Tel: (310) 781-1460 Fax: (310) 781-9152 http://www.citizen-systems.com Otto-Hirsch-Brücken 17 Elizabeth House, 56-60 London Road 70329 Stuttgart Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18 4HF Germany United Kingdom Tel: +49 (0) 711 49032-0 Tel: +44 (0) 20 8893 1900...

This manual is also suitable for:

Cl-s400dtCl-e720Cl-e730Cl-e720dt

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