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Citizen LINE THERMAL PRINTER CT-S280 User Manual

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  • Page 1 LINE THERMAL PRINTER MODEL CT-S280 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 WEEE MARK...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    EN55024 This declaration is applied only for 230V model. CITIZEN is a registered trade mark of Citizen Holdings Co., Japan CITIZEN es una marca registrada de Citizen Holdings Co., Japón Company names and product names in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of relevant companies.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 5: General Precautions

    G Note that CITIZEN SYSTEMS is not responsible for any operation results regardless of missing, error, or misprinting in this manual. G Note that CITIZEN SYSTEMS is not responsible for any trouble caused as a result of using options or consumables that are not specified in this manual.
  • Page 6 G After having read this Manual, keep it in a safe, readily accessible place for future reference. G Some of the descriptions contained in this manual may not be relevant to some printer models. In order to prevent injury hazard to operators, third parties or damage to property, special warning symbols are used in this user’s manual to indicate important items to be strictly...
  • Page 7 G Do not drop any metallic object such as paper clip, pin or screw into the printer. G Do not place a flower vase, pot or cup containing water on the printer. G Do not spill coffee, soft drinks or any other liquid into the printer.
  • Page 8 G A state where any object is placed on the printer G A state where the printer is covered or wrapped by a cloth or bed clothing • Be careful about internal heat buildup, which could cause fire and deform the case.
  • Page 9 • The printer may not be immediately shut down in an emergency. G Insert the power plug fully into the outlet. G If the printer is not to be used for a long time, leave it disconnected from its supply outlet.
  • Page 10 G Do not touch any of the moving parts (e.g., paper cutter, gears, active electrical parts) while the printer is working. G In case of trouble do not attempt to repair the printer. Ask CITIZEN SYSTEMS service for repair. G Be careful that the paper cover does not entrap your hands or fingers.

  • Page 11: Daily Maintenance

    DAILY MAINTENANCE Observe the following precautions for daily maintenance. G When cleaning the printer, always turn it off and unplug it from the supply outlet. G Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning the surface of the printer case. G For severe stains, use a soft cloth slightly dampened with water.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Features ...9 1.2 Unpacking ...10 1.3 Model Classification ... 10 1.4 Basic Specifications ... 11 2. EXPLANATION OF PRINTER PARTS ... 12 2.1 Printer Appearance ...12 2.2 Paper Cover Inside ...14 2.3 Other Built-in Functions ... 14 3. PREPARATION ... 15 3.1 Connecting the AC Adapter and AC Power Cord ...

  • Page 13: General Outline

    1. GENERAL OUTLINE The CT-S280 is a thermal line printer designed for use with a broad array of terminal equipment including, data, POS, and kitchen terminals. With extensive features, it can be used in a wide range of applications. 1.1 Features G Compact design.

  • Page 14: Unpacking

    1.2 Unpacking When unpacking the printer, confirm that the following are provided: ● Printer: ● AC adapter: ● AC power cord: ● Sample paper roll: ● Quick start guide: ● CD-ROM: Printer Sample paper roll * The AC power cord plug will vary depending of the region.

  • Page 15: Basic Specifications

    Operating temperature and humidity 5 to 40°C, 10 to 85% RH (No condensation) Storage temperature and humidity Reliability Safety standard * Note: *: Represents the safety standards acquired when CITIZEN SYSTEMS-made adapters (28AD series) are used. Specifications CT-S280RSU CT-S280RSE CT-S280PAU...

  • Page 16: Explanation Of Printer Parts

    Paper is located inside this cover. G Cover open button To refill or replace paper, open the paper cover by pushing this button. G Power switch This switch turns the printer power ON/OFF. Paper cover Cover open button Operation panel...
  • Page 17 Operation Panel POWER LED G POWER LED Lights when the printer power is on and goes off when the printer power is off. May blink or light in a special mode or in case of a failure. G FEED switch Pressing this switch once causes a paper feed of one line.

  • Page 18: Paper Cover Inside

    G Memory switch Setting of various kinds of functions can be registered on the nonvolatile memory. The setting registered is valid even if the printer power is turned off. In addition, memory switch setting can be changed by manual operation.

  • Page 19: Preparation

    G Keep the power cord away from heat generating appliances. Otherwise the shield of power cord may be fused resulting in a fire or electric shock. G If the printer is not to be used for a long time, leave it disconnected from its supply outlet.

  • Page 20: Connecting Interface Cables

    3.2 Connecting Interface Cables Turn off the printer and unplug the power connector. Then follow the procedure for interface cable connection. Orient the interface cable terminal correctly and insert it into the interface connector. Serial Interface CAUTION! G When disconnecting the cable, always hold the connector.

  • Page 21: Installing The Printer

    G No screw for wall mounting is provided. Check the structure and strength of the wall (plaster board or stronger one) and prepare two appropriate screws (round-head wood screws of 3.1φ, 16 mm or more). And fix the printer by tightening the screws in accordance with the specified dimensions.

  • Page 22: Setting Dip Switch

    3.4 Setting DIP Switch DIP switch is provided only for serial interface specification. The DIP switch is located at the bottom of the paper holder. To set the DIP switch open the paper cover and remove the paper. Switch No. Function Communication condition DIP switch setting setting method...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Paper Near-End Sensor

    2. Move the paper near-end sensor unit to the right and left while pushing it. The position to be set varies in accordance with the setting of the printer, horizontal or wall mounting, or the diameter of the paper roll as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 24: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    3. Insert a paper roll with is print area facing down as shown in the figure and pull out the paper end straightforward by several cm out of the printer. 4. Close the paper cover until a click can be heard.

  • Page 25: Removing Jammed Paper

    3. Remove the jammed paper including any paper chips remaining. (Also take out the paper roll from the holder.) 4. Turn on the printer and set paper roll to the holder. CAUTION! G The print head is hot immediately after printing. Do not touch it with your hand. Do not touch the heating element of the head with a bare hand or metal object either.

  • Page 26: Self-Printing

    Insert paper into the printer. With the FEED switch pressed and held, turn the printer power on, keep the FEED switch held for about 1 second, and then release the FEED switch. The printer starts self-printing. The printer prints model name, version, DIP switch setting, memory switch setting, and built-in fonts.

  • Page 27: Error Indication

    G Thermal head overheat When you print dense characters or dark image, the head temperature rises. If the head temperature exceeds a specified level, the printer stops printing operation and waits till the head temperature is lowered. During waiting, the ERROR LED blinks.

  • Page 28: Other

    5. OTHER 5.1 External Views and Dimensions (Unit: millimeter) FEED POWER ERROR — 24 —...

  • Page 29: Printing Paper

    5.2 Printing Paper Use the print paper shown in the following table or the paper with equivalent quality. Paper Type Recommended thermal TF50KS-E2D from Nippon Paper paper roll KF50-HAD, PD150R, PD160R from Ohji Paper F220VP, HP220A, F230AA from Mitsubishi Paper Paper width 58 Maximum print area 48 CAUTION!

  • Page 30: Manual Setting Of Memory Switch

    5.3 Manual Setting of Memory Switch Memory switches can be set manually or by a command. For manual setting, refer to the next page. The function of each memory switch is shown in the following table. (The white-on-black characters Switch No. Setting Memory SW1-1 Power ON Info Memory SW1-2 Buffer Size...
  • Page 31 Entering memory switch setting mode. Set paper to the printer and keep the printer cover open. With the FEED switch pressed and held, turn the printer power on, and then press the FEED switch twice. Close the cover. If the current settings of the memory switch etc.
  • Page 32 Returning to the memory switch select mode When the setting of the desired content is completed, open the paper cover and then close the paper cover. This allows the printer to print the setting of the changed memory switch. Saving the setting and exiting the memory switch setting mode Press the FEED switch short to move to “Write/Factory Setting”.
  • Page 33 TE74924-00F 1.05E-0904 Printed in Japan...

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