User manual CITIZEN CLP-9301

[. . . ] CLP-9001/9301 User's Manual FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR EUROPEAN USERS CE marking shows conformity to the following criteria and provisions: Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)/EN60950 EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)/EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 & EN61000-3-3 -i- EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. [. . . ] The paper path can be seen clearly when viewed from the side of the printer, passing below the open paper guide roller and open printhead. - 21 - 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. Slide the blue paper guide to the edge of the roll of paper in the direction of feed and turn it upwards. Paper guide Edge of the roll of paper 9. Slightly pulling the paper toward you, move the blue printhead lever towards the front of the printer to lower and lock the printhead block in place. - 22 - 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. Inward-wound CAUTION The maximum outer diameter of the inward-wound roll of paper is 250 mm (9. 84 in). The maximum outer diameter of the outward-wound roll of paper is 203 mm (8 in). - 23 - 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. 1. Open the front cover by pulling the right hand side of the cover towards you. 2. Open the right side cover (viewed from the front), holding the curved grip on the lower right of the cover. The cover should be opened all the way until it stops at the hinges. CAUTION Do not release the cover midway. Premature release may cause the cover to slam shut, leading to injury. At this time, the paper guide roller should be kept closed. The ribbon now can be loaded. - 24 - 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. 7. Pass the ribbon through the lower side of the printhead block onto the destination ribbon core. At this time, the end of the ribbon is stuck to the destination ribbon core using the adhesive leader supplied with our genuine consumables. Remove any slack in the ribbon by winding the destination ribbon core clockwise. Adhesive leader (or clear adhesive tape) 8. Turn the blue printhead lever counterclockwise to lock the printhead block. - 25 - 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. Finally, set the ribbon by passing it through the lower side of the printhead block. CAUTION Be sure to wind the ribbon sufficiently over the adhesive leader (or clear adhesive tape) being fastened to the end of the ribbon before closing the right side cover. - 26 - 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. If the ribbon is loaded, the front bobbin should be removed and laid down in front of the printer. When using paper with a width of 115 mm (4. 53 in) the standard printhead pressure position is about 1 mm (0. 039 in) above the bottom of the gauge pointed out by the printhead pressure pointer. When narrow-width paper is used, reduce the printhead pressure on the no paper section by turning the printhead pressure knob counterclockwise. [. . . ] 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. If a defect should occur under normal use, it will be repaired free of charge during the warranty period. However, the printhead, platen and pinch roller will be regarded as consumable supplies. 8. 1 Printer care Observe the following when caring for the printer. · · Use a cotton swab or soft cloth to clean each part of the printer. [. . . ]