Citizen CLP-8301 Quick Start Manual

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Read This First !
Congratulations....
On your choice of a Citizen CLP 8301 label printer.
Please take a moment to read this Quick Start Guide which will familiarise yourself with the
printer and its operation. The printer is a sophisticated but easy-to-use label printer featuring
simple media loading, quick connection and a powerful LCD configuration system.
We will guide you through unpacking of the printer from its carton, connection to your
computer system and installation of the media including a quick self-test of the printer to
ensure it is working.
Safety
But first, please carefully read the safety instructions included in this Quick Start Guide and in
more detail in the user manual. Failure to observe the safety precautions could cause serious
injury or damage to both you and your property.
Unpacking Your Printer
Carefully open the carton and lift out the upper foam damper containing the accessories.
With two hands and, if necessary with someone else's assistance, lift the printer out of the box
holding the bottom of the printer firmly. Ensure there is space to set the printer down before
you lift it from the packing. Keep the carton, packing materials and printer mechanism
travelling tape for future shipment.
In some cases, your supplier or Citizen may have added extra items required for your particular
installation such as additional CD-ROM, cable or manuals. Instructions for each of these
items will be included within the individual packages.
If you have any questions, or if you find any of the items are missing, please initially refer back
to your supplier. Otherwise, contact details for our offices are shown on the back page of this
Quick Start Guide.
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Remove Packing
Removing Adhesive Tapes
a. The printer is shipped with adhesive tape in place to hold
the top cover closed. Simply remove the two pieces of
tape on either side of the top cover. Then open the top
cover by lifting up and tipping it backwards.
b. There are two pieces of tape on the right side of the printer
preventing the head release levers from being pressed.
Carefully remove these pieces of tape.
c. Lastly, there is another strip of adhesive tape holding the
mechanism closed for shipping. Remove the tape and
attached paper by carefully peeling from the case. A piece
of paper is also inside the mechanism to protect the
printhead.
Windows ® Driver Installation
If you are using Windows ® 98, NT4, 2000, XP or 2003 or any newer versions of Windows ® , the
latest printer drivers will usually be supplied on CD in the box by your dealer. If the drivers are
not included with the printer, you can download the latest version free-of-charge from our web
site, details of which are on the back of this Quick Start Guide.
Under the latest versions of Windows ® , the computer will often automatically detect the
presence of the printer. Therefore it is advisable to download the drivers from our web site
before installing the printer so the files are ready for installation. Follow any on-screen instruction
and also instructions supplied with any additional CD-ROM or floppy disk included with your
printer.
Your supplier will assist you with the correct drivers and software which are compatible with
your particular computer system if you are not using Windows ® . Windows ® is a trademark of
Microsoft ® Corporation.
Carton Contents - Accessories
Ribbon bobbins Power cord
(2 pieces)
User Manual
Sample media
Head
Sample ribbon
cleaning pen
Cardboard core
Media holder disks
(2 pieces)
Media holder shaft
Upper foam damper including
accessories, detailed above
Printer
Lower foam damper
(This does not need to be
removed from the carton)
Carton
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Connection
Connection to Power
a. Ensure the power switch is turned OFF.
b. Connect the power cord supplied to the printer's power cord inlet.
c. Insert the plug of the power cord in the AC outlet.
d. Turn the power switch on and the LCD panel on the front of the
printer will display "Power On" and, after a few seconds of testing,
it will display "Ready".
Connection to a Computer
This product has two interfaces as standard that can be used to receive printing data: a serial
port (RS232C) and a parallel port. An optional internal Ethernet (LAN) port, an internal Wireless
LAN port or enhanced "1284" parallel port can be added by your dealer. With the exception of
a wireless LAN connection, an interface cable is necessary to connect the printer to a computer.
a. With the power turned off, connect one end of the interface cable
to the interface connector on the back of the printer and secure it
with locks or locking screws, where available.
b. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the interface
connector on the computer and secure it with locks or locking
screws, where available.
Front of printer
Embossed pattern
to make opening
easier Blanking plate
Parallel port (or
network card
option)
Media viewing
window Serial Port
PC card socket
Power Switch
(not usually
installed)
Power Cord Inlet
For Further Information . . .
For further information and more detailed instructions on the use of
your new printer, please refer to the complete user manual accompanying
your printer.
Alternatively, please contact one of our local sales offices:
Citizen Systems Europe GmbH
Mettinger Strasse 1 1
D-73728 Esslingen
Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 71 1 3906 400
http://www.citizen-europe.com
Citizen Systems Europe UK
Park House, 643-651 Staines Road
Feltham, Middlesex, TW14 8PA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8893 1900
http://www.citizen-europe.com
Citizen America Corporation
2102 Alton Parkway, Unit A
Irvine, CA 92606. U.S.A.
Tel: (949) 428-3700
http://www.citizen-america.com
Use an AC outlet that accepts a three-pronged plug.
Caution
Otherwise, static electricity may be generated and
there will be danger of electric shock.
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This Quick-Start Guide covers basic
operation. For detailed operating
instructions, please see the User's
Manual supplied with the printer.
Thermal Label & Barcode Printer
CLP-8301