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Citizen CLP-9001 User Manual

Citizen CLP-9001 User Manual

Thermal transfer bar code/label printer
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  • Page 2: Fcc Compliance Statement

    EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)/EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 & EN61000-3-3 CITIZEN is a registered trade mark of CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD., Japan CITIZEN es una marca registrada de CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD., Japón Company names and product names in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of relevant companies.

  • Page 3: Emi Compliance Statement For Canadian Users

    EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

  • Page 5: Notice

    Notice 1. Before use, be sure to read this manual. And keep it handy for reference when needed. 2. The contents of this manual may change without prior notice. 3. Reproduction, transfer, or transmission of the contents of this manual without prior consent is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing a new Citizen CLP series label printer. This manual is designed to help you quickly understand the basic operations of this printer. Design features This printer is designed to accurately print bar codes and various character fonts on media such as tags and labels at high speeds.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents FCC Compliance Statement for American Users......i Compliance Statement for European Users........i EMI Compliance Statement for Canadian Users ......ii Important Safety Instructions ............iii Notice ....................iv Trademark Acknowledgement............iv Introduction..................v Design features ................. v Table of Contents ................
  • Page 8 Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus ....37 6.1 The Group Menu ..............37 6.2 Page Setup Menu ..............38 6.3 System Setup Menu..............39 6.4 After Print Menu ..............41 6.5 Interface Setup Menu..............42 6.6 Permanently Saving Settings Menu........43 6.7 Test Mode Menu..............43 6.8 Menu Mode Description ............44 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ............49 7.1 Items to check in case of trouble ..........49...
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  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Unpacking

    Chapter 1 Unpacking Chapter Unpacking First open the carton and take out the accessory box and the printer front cover, then lift the printer main body out of the carton, holding the bottom of the printer firmly. Also keep the carton and packing materials as the printer must be packed properly with the carton and packing materials for future shipment.

  • Page 11: Checking Items Inside The Accessory Box

    Chapter 1 Unpacking 1.1 Checking items inside the accessory box First, you should check that all of the following items are inside the accessory box. If any are missing, please contact your supplier. • Power cord 1 piece • Paper core adaptor (3-inch) 2 pieces •...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Safety Precautions

    Chapter 2 Safety Precautions Chapter Safety Precautions This chapter describes safety precautions when using the printer. Please read and understand the precautions in this chapter before using the printer. Safety signs The various safety signs included in this manual and pasted on the printer are intended to inform you of the correct and safe handling of this printer and protect against personal injury and property damage.
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  • Page 17: Installation Precautions

    Chapter 2 Safety Precautions − 8 −...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Names And Functions Of Printer Parts

    Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts Chapter Names and Functions of Printer Parts This chapter describes the names and functions of each part of the printer. 3.1 Printer main body Opening/closing and detachment of the front cover To open the front cover, catch hold of the right edge of the front cover with your fingers and open it in the direction as shown with arrow.
  • Page 19 Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts CAUTION Do not touch the printhead set screw A and platen set screw B. − 10 −...
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  • Page 21: Control Panel

    Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts 3.2 Control panel The control panel consists of an LCD displaying two lines of eight characters, two LEDs and six control keys. Two functions are assigned to each key except the MODE key. Indications LCD (Display) Shows the current printer status by a message on the display.

  • Page 22: Control Keys

    Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts Control keys On the control panel legend, in Ready mode, the text written ABOVE each key shows the key's function. In Menu mode, the text written BELOW each key shows the key's function. MODE key When the MODE key is pressed, the printer is placed into the Ready mode.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3 Names and Functions of Printer Parts MODE key Printer enters the Menu mode, and the '∗ Page Setup' menu is shown on the LCD (Display). (See P31) Key functions in the Menu mode MENU key Selects the next Group Menu or Menu Item. (See P31 − 33) UP key •...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4 Media (Paper) And Ribbon

    Unless otherwise specified, the term 'media,' 'paper,' 'page,' 'labels' or 'tags' is referring to any media that is being printed using the printer. 4.1 Types of media We recommend that you should use a genuine Citizen paper or its equivalent. Types of media available for this printer: • Center-punched hole tag •...
  • Page 25 Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon ♦ Center-punched hole tag Holes (2.5mm diameter) are perforated lengthwise along the central line of the tag. ♦ Black mark tag Black marks are printed on the back of the tag at the center or on the right side in the direction of feed. ♦...
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon Label Media with adhesive material on the back are referred to as labels. Labels are peeled off the liner piece by piece and stuck to a product or item. ♦ Labels with inter-label gap There are gaps between labels.

  • Page 27: Paper Size

    Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 4.2 Paper size − 18 −...

  • Page 28: Loading The Paper

    Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 4.3 Loading the paper The out-wound roll of paper is the standard, although inward-wound media can also be used. See Page 23 for details. The paper core diameters for the roll of paper are 1, 3, or 4 inches. The standard core sizes are 1 and 3 inches.
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 3. Move the blue printhead lever towards the back of the printer to lift the printhead block. Push the blue paper guide roller release lever to lift the paper guide roller, and lower the paper guide. Paper guide Paper guide roller release lever Printhead lever...
  • Page 30 Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 5. To load the roll of paper, first insert the paper core adaptors (3-inch) into the paper core (see SUGGESTION below), where they must be positioned properly, and put those onto the paper roll shaft, pushing the roll of paper to the deepest side, then attach the paper holder to the paper roll shaft.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 7. Let the edge of the roll of paper nearer to the control panel butt against the fan-shaped metal paper guide (on the deepest side) and turn the paper holder knob clockwise to lock the paper holder. Paper holder knob 8.
  • Page 32 Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 10. Close the right side cover and the front cover. Loading the paper is now completed. CAUTION When the inward-wound roll of paper is used, first put the roll of paper onto the paper roll shaft so that it can be wound clockwise as shown blow, then pull the end of the roll of paper through the printer as before.

  • Page 33: Loading The Ribbon

    Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 4.4 Loading the ribbon We recommend that you should use a genuine Citizen ribbon or its equivalent. The ribbon (with paper core) is loaded into the printer using the two ribbon bobbins supplied. The ribbon passes from the source ribbon core (unused) to the destination core of used ribbon.
  • Page 34 Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 4. Insert the bobbins into the source ribbon and destination paper cores respectively. 5. Fit the destination paper core with the bobbin on the left side ribbon shaft holder and click into position. 6. Feed the ribbon bobbin a certain length and set it on the right side ribbon shaft holder and click into position.
  • Page 35 Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 9. Close the right side cover and then close the front cover, allowing the magnetic catch to firmly hold the front cover. The ribbon is now loaded. NOTE The following procedure may help you load the ribbon more easily. First insert the bobbins into the source and destination ribbon cores, affix the adhesive tape at the end of the ribbon and then wind the ribbon around the bobbin until the tape is hidden.

  • Page 36: Printhead Pressure Adjustments

    Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 4.5 Printhead pressure adjustments The paper width for this printer is 19-115 mm (0.75-4.53 in). When a narrow width of paper or thick media is used, the printhead pressure across the print area is not even so poor print quality etc may occur. Before making adjustments, the paper must be loaded and the printhead block be lowered and locked.

  • Page 37: Paper Sensor Adjustments

    Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon 4.6 Paper sensor adjustments Using the paper sensor adjust-knob, adjustments to the paper sensor can be made to suit the kind of media that is being used. Before making adjustments, the paper must be loaded and the pinch roller be lowered. The two holes in the sensor arm correspond to the two different sensor positions, i.e., a hole 'R' for the reflective sensor and a hole 'T' for the transparent sensor.

  • Page 38: Chapter 5 Power On And Using The Control Panel

    Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel Chapter Power ON and Using the Control Panel After loading the paper and ribbon, connect the power cord and turn your printer on. 5.1 Connecting to a power outlet First plug the power cord into the AC power input on the back of the printer, then plug the other end of the power cord into the AC power outlet.

  • Page 39: Turning The Printer On

    Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel 5.2 Turning the printer ON Turn ON the power switch. • Press "|" for ON. • Press "O" to turn off the printer. Once the power is turned ON, the following initial messages are displayed on the screen for about three seconds.

  • Page 40: Ready Mode And Menu Mode

    Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel 5.3 Ready Mode and Menu Mode This section describes the operation flow of the Ready mode and Menu mode. This printer can be easily operated using the six keys on the control panel. −...

  • Page 41: Navigating The Menu System

    Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel 5.4 Navigating the Menu System − 32 −...

  • Page 42: Changing Menu Values

    Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel 5.5 Changing Menu Values − 33 −...

  • Page 43: Permanently Saving Printer Settings

    Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel 5.6 Permanently Saving Printer Settings − 34 −...

  • Page 44: Producing A Test Or Configuration Print

    Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel 5.7 Producing a Test or Configuration Print − 35 −...

  • Page 45: Turning The Printer Off

    Chapter 5 Power ON and Using the Control Panel 5.8 Turning the printer OFF − 36 −...

  • Page 46: Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using The Menus

    Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus Chapter Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus This chapter explains all the possible menu options for configuring the barcode printer. Refer to Chapter 5 for information on the operation of the menus system and which keys perform which actions. 6.1 The Group Menu −...

  • Page 47: Page Setup Menu

    Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus 6.2 Page Setup Menu − 38 −...

  • Page 48: System Setup Menu

    Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus 6.3 System Setup Menu − 39 −...
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  • Page 50: After Print Menu

    Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus 6.4 After Print Menu − 41 −...

  • Page 51: Interface Setup Menu

    Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus 6.5 Interface Setup Menu − 42 −...

  • Page 52: Permanently Saving Settings Menu

    Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus 6.6 Permanently Saving Settings Menu 6.7 Test Mode Menu − 43 −...

  • Page 53: Menu Mode Description

    Chapter 6 Configuring Your Printer Using the Menus 6.8 Menu Mode Description − 44 −...
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  • Page 58: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Chapter Troubleshooting When an error occurs, an error message is displayed on the LCD panel. This chapter describes corrective actions to be taken when error message is received or problems or difficulties are experienced. 7.1 Items to check in case of trouble If problems or difficulties are experienced during the operation of the printer, please check the following table to try and resolve your problem.
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  • Page 60: Error Messages And Corrective Actions

    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7.2 Error messages and corrective actions − 51 −...
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  • Page 62: Chapter 8 Maintenance

    Therefore, be sure to clean the printhead, platen and paper path periodically. The amount of cleaning will depend on the volume of media being printed and the quality of the consumables and media used in the printer. Genuine Citizen consumables will be you the best performance.

  • Page 63: Cleaning Method

    Chapter 8 Maintenance 8.2 Cleaning method − 54 −...

  • Page 64: Chapter 9 Specifications

    Chapter 9 Specifications Chapter Specifications 9.1 General specifications − 55 −...

  • Page 65: Interfaces

    Chapter 9 Specifications 9.2 Interfaces 1 Serial interface Specifications Transfer method: Start stop synchronous dual communication system Signal level: RS-232C Baud rate: 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps Data bits: 7 or 8 Start bits: Stop bits: 1 or 2 Parity: Even, odd, or none...
  • Page 66 Chapter 9 Specifications DTR protocol DTR signal "Ready (High)" level requirements: The following must be satisfied: • Printer is on line. • Receive buffer has more than 1K bytes available. Note: When receive buffer has less than 128 bytes available, DTR signal becomes "Busy (Low)" level and this "Busy (Low) level is kept until receive buffer has at least 1K bytes available.
  • Page 67 Chapter 9 Specifications 2 Parallel interface Specifications Transfer method: 8-bit parallel (compatibility mode) Synchronous: Strobe pulse Handshaking: ACKNLG and BUSY signals Signal level: Printer side: 36-pin non-phenol type Pin assignment − 58 −...

  • Page 68: Printable Area

    Chapter 9 Specifications 9.3 Printable area The accurate print position is illustrated below. − 59 −...

  • Page 69: Adjustable Sensor

    Chapter 9 Specifications 9.4 Adjustable sensor − 60 −...

  • Page 70: Auto-Cutter (Optional)

    Chapter 9 Specifications 9.5 Auto-Cutter (optional) − 61 −...

  • Page 71: Peeler (Optional)

    Chapter 9 Specifications 9.6 Peeler (optional) Peeler specifications Paper width: 115 mm (4.53 in) Maximum diameter of paper roll: 203 mm (8 in) Minimum inner diameter of paper roll: 76 mm (3 in) Maximum label length: 120 mm (4.72 in) Minimum label length: 25.4 mm (1 in) Maximum paper thickness:...
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