EN 55024: 2010, IEC 61000- 4 Series EN 61000-3-2 / 2006+A1:2009+A2:2009 & EN 61000-3-3:2008. The equipment also tested and passed in accordance with the European Standard EN55022 for the both Radiated and Conducted emissions limits. CL-S300 TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS...
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CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Safety instructions Please read the following instructions carefully. Keep the equipment away from humidity. Before you connect the equipment to the power outlet, please check the voltage of the power source. Make sure the printer is off before plugging the power connector into the power jack. It is recommended that you connect the printer to a surge protector to prevent possible transient overvoltage damage.
1-1. Box content Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer: Barcode printer Power cord Quick Start guide CD (with BarTender label software / User’s manual) CL-S300 1-2. Specifications Model CL-S300 Print Method Direct Thermal...
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** Minimum print height specification compliance can be dependent on non-standard material variables such as label type, thickness, spacing, liner construction, etc. Citizen is pleased to test non-standard materials for minimum height printing capability.
1-3. Getting to know your printer LED indicator FEED function button Printer cover Release buttons Print head release lever Label roll holder Print mechanism Label supply hub Label guides Front cover...
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Platen cover Label sensor Platen roller ON/OFF switch Power jack Feed slot for continuous labels USB port...
2. Printer setup 2-1. Loading the label roll Place the printer on a flat surface and open the printer cover. Lift the label roll holder and pull it out as far as possible. Install the label roll on the label supply hub. Now press the label roll holder down until it clicks into place.
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Pass the label under the paper guides and pull it forward. Adjust the paper guides to the width of the label liner. Close the printer cover to finish loading the labels.
2-2. Installing the label roll holder Pull the label roll holder out as far as it will go. Fold out the label supply hub as shown in the illustration. Now rotate the label roll holder to return the label supply hub to its original position.
2-3. Connecting the printer to the host computer Please make sure that the printer is switched off. Connect the power code to the printer, then connect to the electrical outlet. Connect the printer with the host computer via the USB port. Switch on the printer.
2-4. Installing the driver Insert the product CD in the CD/DVD drive of the host computer and open the "Windows Drivers" folder on the Execute the file with the same icon as the file selected in the illustration on the right. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard.
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Specify the port used to connect the printer to the host computer. Enter a printer name. The printer will be listed under this name in the "Printers and Faxes" folder. Specify whether or not you want to share the printer with other network users and assign the printer a share name.
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11. Once copying is complete, the new printer should be visible in the "Printers and Faxes" folder.
3. Operator panel 3-1. FEED button When you press the FEED button, the printer moves the label to the defined stop position. If you are using continuous labels, pressing the FEED button will move label stock until you release the button again.
3-5. Error alerts Beeps Description Solution indicator Possible reasons: the print medium has become trapped around the rubber roll; the sensor cannot detect 2 x 2 beeps Media error a gap or black mark between the labels; there is no paper. Please reset the sensor.
4. Accessories 4-1. Installing the label dispenser Label dispenser Screws (set of 2) 【 】 Note1 Remember to switch off the printer before installing the label dispenser. 【 】 Note 2 A label liner thickness of 0.006 mm ± 10% and a weight of 65 g/m ±...
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Pass the dispenser cable through the opening as shown in the illustration. Fit the label dispenser in the recess provided. Turn the printer upside down and take out the screws to open the cover. Open the cover on the bottom of the printer to access the motherboard.
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Connect the cable to the motherboard. Close the cover and tighten the screws again. 10. Place the printer the right way up again. 11. Open the dispenser by folding it out. 12. Load the labels, following the instructions in Section 2-1.
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13. Remove the first label and pass the label liner over the roller and the tear-off plate. 【 】 Note The label stock should be at least 25 mm high. 【 】 Suggestion When using the label dispenser, set the stop position to 9 mm. 14.
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16. Switch on the printer and press the FEED button to measure the label stock.
5. Maintenance and adjustment 5-1. Cleaning the print head Dirt on the print head or glue residue from the label liner may result in inadequate print quality. The printer cover must therefore always be closed. Keeping dirt and dust away from the paper or labels ensures a good print quality and a longer lifespan of the print head.
5-2. Labels with black marks If you are using black-mark label stock that has the printer's maximum feed width, the printer may not recognise the black marks because they are outside the sensor range. When using label stock with black marks, you should therefore observe the following restrictions: For 118 mm wide label stock, the black marks should have the following positions and sizes: A >...
5-3. Troubleshooting Problem Solution The printer is switched on but the LEDs do not Check the power supply. light up. The LED lights up red (ERROR) and printing Check whether is an error in the software settings or is interrupted. the print commands.
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The printed image is blurred. Check the darkness setting. Check the thermal print head for glue residue or other dirt. The stripper is not functioning correctly. Check whether there is dust on the label dispenser. Check whether the label stock is positioned correctly. 【...