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  • Page 1 Handy Printer PD-22 User's Manual...
  • Page 2 6-1-12, Tanashi-cho, Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Tokyo 188-851 1. JAPAN Tel: +81 (0) 424 68 4608 CITIZEN is a registered trade mark of CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD., JAPAN Company names and product names in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of relevant companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents FCC Declaration of Conformity ..........4 Declaration of Conformity ............5 Compliance Statements ............6 Safety Instructions ..............7 Accessories ................14 Included Accessories ..................... 14 Optional Accessories ....................14 External Appearance and Part Descriptions ......15 About the Power Source ............18 Loading the Batteries ....................

  • Page 4: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    FCC Declaration of Conformity We, the Responsible Party: Citizen Systems America Corporation 363 Van Ness Way, Suite 404 Torrance, CA 90501. USA Tel: (310) 781-1460 declares that the product: Trade Name: CITIZEN Product Name: Printer Model Number: PD-22 confirms to the following specifications:...

  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    Product Type: Thermal Printer Model Name: PD-22 manufactured by : Citizen Systems (Jiangmen) Co., Ltd. 399 Jinxing Road, Jiangmen Guandong, 518122 CHINA in 2009, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards: EMC: EN 55022:1998, EN61000-3-2:2000,...

  • Page 6: Compliance Statements

    Compliance Statements 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 reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions The Symbols Instructions that must be followed to prevent any risk to the user and other people and any damage to property are indicated as shown below. The degree of risk and damage that will occur if a user operates the machine improperly by failing to obey any of the indicated instructions are categorized as follows.
  • Page 8 7 Precautions to be followed when handling the printer Warning • If the printer is used after it has become hot or produced smoke, a strange smell, etc., it will start a fire. Immediately cut off the power, remove its battery, and contact your service representative.
  • Page 9 Safety Instructions 7 Precautions to be followed when operating the printer Warning • Be extremely careful not to touch the print head or paper cutter when replacing the paper. When the print head has become heated, there is a danger of it burning your hand.
  • Page 10 7 Precautions when using rechargeable batteries Danger • If the fluid of a rechargeable battery gets in your eyes, you will be in danger of being blinded, so immediately wash them with clean water without rubbing them and promptly go to a doctor for treatment •...
  • Page 11 Safety Instructions Precaution • Do not touch or moisten rechargeable batteries with fresh water or seawater. If a battery is moistened, it will heat up or rust. • Do not use or leave rechargeable batteries in hot places. If a rechargeable battery is used or left in a hot place, it will leak, reducing its performance and service life.
  • Page 12 7 Precautions when using the specialized RS-232C cable Warning • When using one of the connectors on the printer, do not touch the metal part of the other connector. Precaution • There is a danger of static electricity damaging the internal circuits of the product. •...
  • Page 13 Safety Instructions Precaution • When using thermal printing paper, take the following precautions. Thermal printing paper becomes discolored or degenerates, resulting in faint printing. – Do not put printed paper in bright light for a long period. – Avoid high temperature, humidity, fluids, and sunlight. –...

  • Page 14: Accessories

    Accessories Included Accessories After opening the package, confirm that the printer and the following standard accessories have been included. User's Manual Roll Paper Size AA (This Volume) (φ30 mm x 10 m) Alkaline Batteries (4) Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for use with this printer. Purchase as needed.

  • Page 15: External Appearance And Part Descriptions

    External Appearance and Part Descriptions 1 POWER LED (POWER: Green) The green indicator lights up when the power button ( ) is pressed continuously for 2 to 3 seconds. Additionally, the indicator blinks according to the printer mode (refer to the Error Indication Table).

  • Page 16: Serial Port

    External Appearance and Part Descriptions 3 Optical Receiver Receives printing data through infrared transmission. 4 Serial Port Connect the optional RS-232C cable here when using the cable for printing. 5 POWER Button( Turns the printer’s power on and off. To turn on the power, press this button continuously (2 to 3 seconds) until the power LED lights up.

  • Page 17: Inside The Printer

    External Appearance and Part Descriptions Inside the Printer = Paper Feed Roller This feeds the paper to the paper exit slot. ~ Paper Holder The roll paper is placed here. ! Cover Sensor Detects whether the roll paper cover is open or closed. @ Paper End/Black Mark Detector Detects whether or not paper is...

  • Page 18: About The Power Source

    About the Power Source The printer only runs on four AA rechargeable or dry cell batteries. This section explains how the batteries are loaded and provides additional information about the batteries. Loading the Batteries Use These Batteries 7 You can use the following batteries with this product. Use only four batteries of identical type.
  • Page 19 About the Power Source Have on hand the four AA alkaline batteries provided with the printer. (Follow the same sequence of steps when replacing the batteries.) Slide the battery cover downwards Battery cover to open the cover. Battery protective sheet Raise the release part (green) of the battery protective sheet.

  • Page 20: Unloading The Batteries

    About the Power Source Restore the battery protective sheet and set two batteries above the battery protective sheet according to the directions of the [+] and [-] symbols as shown in the figure. * Set each battery from the [+] side. They cannot be inserted from the [-] side.

  • Page 21: Turning The Power On And Off

    About the Power Source Turning the Power On and Off Press the power button ( ) continuously for 2 to 3 seconds to turn on the power. • The green POWER LED lights. • The red ERROR LED blinks rapidly if no paper is set in the printer. Press the POWER button ( ) again to turn off the power.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Printer

    Connecting the Printer Data Reception Methods The printer provides two interfaces for receiving print data and other information: the serial port and the infrared port (optical interface). The interface selection automatically switches according to whether or not the RS-232C cable is connected to the serial port. Data is transferred through the serial port only if the RS-232C cable is connected before the printer is turned on.

  • Page 23: Connecting With The Serial Port (Cable)

    Connecting the Printer 7 Connecting with the Serial Port (Cable) First obtain the optional RS-232C cable (PD79901-0S). Turn off the power to the printer and the device to be connected. Insert the cable connector straight into the printer’s serial port. •...

  • Page 24: Loading The Paper

    Loading the Paper Loading Roll Paper Turn on the printer. • The ERROR LED blinks if no paper is set in the printer. Slide the Cover Open button towards you to open the cover. Place roll paper in the paper holder so that the end of the paper is extending toward you, as shown in the figure.

  • Page 25: If The Paper Is Not Loaded Straight

    Loading the Paper 7 If the Paper is Not Loaded Straight Slide the cover OPEN button to open the cover, then adjust the paper by hand. After confirming that the paper is completely straightened, securely close the cover. Do not allow the printed paper to enter the single sheet (cutsheet) insertion slot.

  • Page 26: Feeding Single Sheets (Cutsheets)

    Loading the Paper Feeding Single Sheets (Cutsheets) Turn the printer on. • Confirm that the roll paper cover is closed. • The ERROR LED blinks if no paper is set in the printer. Insert the paper as shown in the figure, by feeding the end of a single sheet into the single sheet insertion slot.

  • Page 27: Printing Test

    Printing Test You can conduct print tests to check the printer POWER LED settings and confirm that the printer is operating ERROR LED correctly. FEED Button POWER Button ( Self-Print Function With the paper loaded, simultaneously hold down the POWER button ( ) and FEED button.

  • Page 28: Hex Dump Function

    Printing Test Hex Dump Function The HEX dump function is used to judge whether or not the transmitted data is correct or not. With the paper loaded, simultaneously hold down the POWER button ( ) and FEED button. When the POWER LED and the ERROR LED are blinking together, release the POWER button ( The POWER LED and the ERROR LED...

  • Page 29: Internal Menu Settings List Print Function

    These settings can be changed by software commands from a computer or using a special configuration utility under Windows. For further details of this, please contact your supplier or visit Citizen’s web sites shown at the beginning of this manual.

  • Page 30: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance If the paper becomes jammed inside the printer, or if some other such problem occurs, remove the paper and clean the printer's interior. Turn off the printer. Slide the cover OPEN button towards you to open the cover. Use a cotton swab or other such soft object to wipe any grime and paper dust from the feed roller...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting No malfunction may be indicated in the following situations. Check these points before considering malfunction as the cause of your problem. Problem Cause Solution Printer not operating • Printer is not turned on. • Press the POWER button ( •...

  • Page 32: Optional Ac Adaptor Kit

    Optional AC Adaptor Kit Installing the Battery Adaptor Remove the battery cover from the printer. (Remove batteries if there are any loaded.) Push in the battery adaptor as shown in the figure. Connect the AC adaptor cord. Attach the battery adaptor cover. Notes: •...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications Category Specification Printing Method Direct Thermal Print Speed Normal thermal paper (1 sheet type): 300 dotlines/second (maximum) (64 dots/line or less) • Print speed with batteries fully charged and printer set to fast printing Copy thermal paper (2 sheet type): 100 dotlines/second (64 dots/line or less) •...
  • Page 34 Category Specification Print Columns 21 columns (10 CPI), 25 columns (12 CPI), 32 columns (15 CPI), 36 columns (17 CPI) Character Font Dot Matrix Sizes 18 H x 24 V (10 CPI), 15 H x 24 V (12 CPI), 12 H x 24 V (15 CPI), 10.5 H x 24 V (17 CPI) Barcodes UPC-A, UPC-E, JAN13(EAN), JAN8(EAN), ITF, CODABAR, CODE39, CODE128...
  • Page 35 Specifications Category Specification Power Source 4 x AA cells (Rechargeable NiMH/Rechargeable NiCd/Alkaline) Supply Voltage Rechargeable NiMH: 4.8 V DC NiCd: 4.8 V DC Dry Cell Alkaline: 6.0 V DC Power Check Functions Auto Power Off, Low Power Detect Printable Lines Approximately 14000 Lines (with rechargeable NiMH batteries) Count for the print of slide patterns at 25˚C (77˚F), with unused AA rechargeable NiMH batteries loaded and print density set to...
  • Page 40 Printed in China PD74939-60F...

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