IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Rules relating to electromagnetic compatibility. issued on 1, March 2003 Anthorized Signature: Tetsuo Kasahara President Citizen America Corporation 2102 Alton Parkway – Unit A Irvine, CA 92606 U.S.A. Telephone (949) 838-0327 CITIZEN Printer AR10-M01 FCC Part 15B, Class B ANSI C63.4-1992...
Caution Meanings of the Graphic Symbols ★ About the usage of the PD-04/PD-04C Unit ● If the machine gets abnormally hot, starts to smoke, or emanates a strange smell, turn off the power, remove the batteries and unplug the AC adapter immediately.
Specifications ... 34 n When You Think The Printer Might be Broken ... 37 Citizen, the Citizen logo and PD-04/PD-04C are trademarks of Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Notices 1 Please use this unit in a flat, horizontal, stable position. 2 Because of possible damage, please do not use or store unit in the following places: 3 To prevent damage to the unit do not drop the unit, expose it to shock or shake it. 4 To prevent damage, do not allow any foreign objects to fall into the machine.
If the paper depressor bar is left down it may deform the roller. 5 If dew gathers on the printer, be sure to wipe the print head before use. If you do not do this the print head will be damaged.
Devices Necessary to Operate this Printer Thank you for purchasing this CITIZEN printer. After purchasing the unit make sure that the printer and the user manual are both in the box. There are items sold separately that are necessary to operate this printer.
Paper Feed Button (FEED) While depressing this button the paper will feed through. However if there is no paper in the printer, this button will have no effect. Also, when there is an error in data transfer, this button clears the error.
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In this event, font size or any other data will be lost. * The auto power down time can be adjusted in the printer command or in the VuePrint function-set mode. (Refer to Command Reference) * However, when using an AC adapter, the Auto-power off function does not operate.
Power Source Other than the AC adapter this printer can be operated with the battery pack (sold separately). The battery pack is attached to the printer after it has been recharged using the recharger, also sold separately. Here we explain the usage of the Battery Pack and the Recharger, but before actually using them, please read the User Manuals that come with the Battery Pack and Recharger as well.
Installation and Removal of the Battery Pack Installin Insert the charged battery pack into the under side of the printer. 1 As shown in the illustration insert the battery pack and slide it in the direction of the arrow. Removal of Batt 1 Slide the battery pack release lever in the direction of the arrow.
• In a place where there is a lot of humidity, soot or steam. • In a place that experiences a high degree of vibration or is unstable. [ During use many vibration sounds will come from the printer, but this does not indicate that the unit is broken.
[ When the charged battery pack only performs for a short time, when you insert the pack in the charger, but it will not charge up, or when the printer starts to make errors, this indicates that the battery pack has come to the end of its life. At that time please purchase a new rechargeable battery pack.
Installation of the Paper This printer uses thermal print paper, and not an ink ribbon. There are four ways to insert paper into the printer depending on the paper, the paper course and the roll paper holder. Inserting paper from the Rear.
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4 When there is a paper jam during Auto - insertion. When It is difficult to insert the paper. First remove the paper from the printer. When doing so release the Paper Depress lever (up position), and slowly pull the paper out in a straight backward motion.
After a few seconds the paper will feed in automatically and the printer will be ready for operation. 3 Step 3 and the steps after are the same as with the rear insertion path.
2 Place the end of the paper into the bottom insertion path. [ As seen in the illustration to the right, push the paper through the printer until it comes out of the top side. (The error message lamp changes...
Inserting Roll Paper 1 Fold over the end of the roll of paper. [ To prevent bulging of the fold, press down hard while folding. 2 Connect the roll paper holder. 3 If the Paper Depress Lever is up please lower it.
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5 Push the paper into the insertion path keeping it straight. [ Push the paper into the printer until it stops, and the error lamp stops flashing and turns off. After a few seconds the paper will automatically feed in and the printer will be ready to print.
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Roll Paper Holder Release Lever [ When removing the roll paper from the printer, cut the paper, and lift up the Paper Depress lever. Any left over paper should be pulled out of the printer straight and slowly, from the paper cutter side.
If you turn off the printer, the data yet to be printed will be lost. If there is still print data in the printer, replace the paper following the method described in the section "Installing the Paper". After you have set the paper put the paper depress lever down and the printer will continue the print job.
Notes on the Usage of Thermal Paper This printer is a thermal printer and prints using special thermal print paper. When using thermal print paper, please note the following points in order to prevent discoloration, corruption of paper quality and poor print quality.
Adjusting Printer Settings Many preset functions can be accessed easily using the 4 bit DIP switches on the bottom of the printer. Please use these switches to meet your desired purpose. When the unit powers up it reads the DIP setting one time only, and carries out the print operations following those instructions.
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When the paper depression lever is released / the paper feed button (FEED) is pressed, it is possible to reverse feed the paper. [ Eye mark Label paper which has an Eye-mark on it allows the printer to test for the correct point at which to print information. [ HEX Print Mode The printer can print data it receives in hexadecimal expressions.
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VuePrint Function The PD-04 uses its operation buttons and LED indicators as well as a YES/NO dialog type function set mode to help the user select its operation features. Below there is an explanation on how to enter the function set mode and how to set the printer.
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Continuous pressing of the paper feed button (FEED). Order of Set Up 1 The set up is done in the form of a dialog with the printer. First the set up items and the current setting is printed. Next the user is asked, Would you like to make any changes? If there is no need to make changes, the user should select *NO.
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Mode, turn the printer on. Note: In the case that the printer power is turned off in the middle of the set mode, the new settings are lost and the printer returns its state before the set up mode was activated.
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< Table of Set Up Items > Items for Set Up DIPSW function Enable/Disable A4-->6 Reduce Print Enable/Disable Eye Mark Enable/Disable Reverse Paper Feed Switch Enable/Disable Manual Paper Feed Enable/Disable Paper Selection Plain, 2 Copies paper, label paper Print Density -2, -1, 0, +1, +2 IF Selection Infrared, Cable...
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<Table of Set Up Items> Items for Set Up DIPSW function Enable/Disable A4-->6 Reduce Print Enable/Disable Eye Mark Enable/Disable Reverse Paper Feed Switch Enable/Disable Manual Paper Feed Enable/Disable Paper Selection Plain, 2 Copies paper, label paper Print Density -2, -1, 0, +1, +2 IF Selection Infrared, Cable Baud Rate...
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[ When the function is set to disable in the DIP Switch mode it can be enabled in the VuePrint function set mode. [ When the printer is in the HEX Print mode, if the VuePrint set mode is also enabled. the VuePrint takes precedence.
The Self-Test Print Before operating the self-test print, make sure that the printer is set to OFF and set the DIP switch No.1 (see P.22) located on the bottom of the printer to ON. After the self- test print is finihed, set the DIP switch No.1 back to OFF.
★ If you make it a habit to clean your printer, the printer will return the favor by operating at a high level of performance. Note: [As it may result in damage NEVER touch the print head with a hard object.
[The side marked "PUSH" should be facing up. Attach the cable with a straight motion. [Do not force the printer cable in as it can cause damage to the unit. Be careful not to attempt to plug the printer in with the wrong side of the plug facing up.
[When using the optical communication system both the PC and printer should be placed so that the receptors are directly facing each other. [The PC and printer should be placed within 20 to 80 centimeters of each other. [Make sure that there is nothing covering or screening the area between the printer and your PC, as data transmission will be interrupted.
Specifications Item 1. Printing Method Direct Line Thermal Type 2. Print Execution Speed 1 Page Copy Time Label Paper 2 Page Copy Time Note: The Battery Pack Usage Time is the Full-Recharge Time 3. Print Direction Portrait:Normal print mode (prints as data is being received) Page mode : (Prints after one page of data has been received.) Landscape : Page mode only 4.
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DC8.4V can charge 2 batteries (sold separately) DC8.4V (sold separately) The PD-04 internal battery will not be recharged by using the AC adapter. The internal battery must be recharged using its own recharger. The adapter will operate the printer while the battery is removed.
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Main unit (with batteries) Less than 399 g 24. Other materials User's Manual included 25. Options Battery Pack, AC Adapter, Recharger, Printer Paper (Single Sheets/Roll Paper), Roll Paper Holder (Ø30,10m) / Windows95 driver/ RS-232C cable. Details : 5 °C to 40 °C : –25 °C to 60 °C...
When You Think The Printer Might be Broken Below are some situations where the printer appears to be malfunctioning, but in not. Please check this guide when you have trouble. Problem Cause [ Battery voltage is Unit Does Not Operate...
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Citizen America Corporation 2102 Alton Parkway – Unit A Irvine, CA 92606 (949) 838-0327 U.S.A. Citizen Systems Europe GmbH http://www.citizen-europe.com Park House 643-651 Staines Road, Feltham Middlesex, TW14 8PA United Kingdom Japan CBM Corporation CBM Bldg., 5-68-10, Nakano Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0001...
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