CAS DLP-50 User manual

VERSION 3.50 / september 2005
User’s Manual
LABEL PRINTER
MODEL DLP-50

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CONTENTS
1. OUTLINE .......................................................................................... 13
1.1. Features ............................................................................................ 13
1.2. Unpacking ........................................................................................ 13
2. BASIC RULES FOR OPERATING THE DLP-50 ................................. 14
3. OUTER VIEW – CONTROL .............................................................. 15
3.1. General description of the DLP-50 ..................................................... 15
3.2. Operating the printer ......................................................................... 15
3.3. DIP switches and buttons .................................................................. 18
3.4. Indicators .......................................................................................... 19
3.5. List of commands .............................................................................. 19
4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMANDS ........................... 23
4.1. Setting the printer’s functional mode .................................................. 23
4.2. Working with variables and counters ................................................. 27
4.3. Generating a graphic image ............................................................... 29
4.4. Working with forms ............................................................................ 36
4.5. Working with graphic files .................................................................. 38
4.6. Working with loadable fonts ............................................................... 39
4.7. Clearing the memory ......................................................................... 40
4.8. Print .................................................................................................. 41
4.9. Diagnostics and returning of data ...................................................... 42
4.10. Direct printing of a text ...................................................................... 44
5. WORKING WITH THE LOCAL KEYBOARD EKP-30 ......................... 45

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
yRead all of these instructions and save them for future reference.
yFollow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
yUnplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
yDo not use this product near water.
yDo not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product
may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
ySlots and openings on the back or cover these openings. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug of other similar
surface.
yThis product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heater.
yThis product should not be placed in an built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided.
yThis product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you renot sure of the type of power available, consult
your dealer or local power company.
yDo not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product
where the cord will be walked on.
yIf an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the
ampere ratings of the products plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all
products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
yNever push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short ouf parts that could result in a
risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
yExcept as explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this
product by yourself. Opening and removing the covers that are marked
y“Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
yRefer all servicing on those compartments service to service personnel.
yUnplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

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CAUTIONS
yPrior to using the equipment, be sure to read this User’s Manual thoroughly.
Please keep it handy for reference whenever it may be needed.
yThe information contained herein may be changed without prior notice.
yReproduction of part or all of this User’s Manual without permission is strictly
prohibited.
yNever service, disassemble, or repair parts that are not mentioned in this User’s
Manual.
yNote that we will not be responsible for damages attributable to a user’s incorrect
operation/handling or an improper operating environment .
yOperate the equipment only as described in this User’s Manual; otherwise
accidents or problems may result.
yData are basically temporaty; they cannot be stored or saved permanently or
for a long time. Please note that we will not be responsible for damages or losses
of profit resulting from losses of the data attributable to accidents, repairs, tests,
and so on.
yIf you have any questions or notice any clerical errors or omissions regarding
the information in this manual, please contact our office.
yPlease note that, notwithstanding them 8 above, we will not be responsible for
any effects resulting from operation of the equipment.
D. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are
followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered be the operating
instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
service.
yPlease keep the poly bag which this equipment is packed in away from
children or throw it away from children or throw it away to prevent children
from putting it on. Putting it on may cause suffocation.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – BE SURE TO OBSERVE
In order to prevent hazards to an operator or other persons and
damage to property, be sure to observe the following precautions.
yThe following describes the degrees of hazard and damages that
can occur if the given instructions are neglected or the printer is
incorrectly operated.
WARNING
Negligence of this precaution may result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Negligence of this precaution may result in injury or damage to
property.
This is an illustration mark used to alert your attention.
This is an illustration mark used to indicate such information
as an instruction or the like.
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WARNING
yNever handle the equipment in the following manners, as it may break, become out of order,
or overheat causing smoke and resulting in fire or electric shock. If the equip ment is used
in an abnormal condition, such as when broken, then problems, smoke emission, abnormal
odor/noise, and fire can result. If an abnormal condition exists, be sure to disconnect the
power plug from a plug socket, and contact our dealer. Never repair the equipment on your
own - it is very dangerous.
yDo not allow the equipment to receive a strong impact or shock, such as kicking,
stomping, hitting, dropping, and the like.
yInstall the equipment in a well-ventilated place. Do not use it in such a manner that its
ventilation port will be blocked.
yDo not install the equipment in a place like a laboratory where chemical reactions
are expected, or in a place where salt or gases are contained in the air.
yDo not connect/disconnect a power cord or a data cable, while holding the cable.
yDo not pull, install, use, or carry the equipment in such a manner that force will be
applied to the cables.
yDo not drop or insert any foreign substances, such as clips or pins, into the
equipment.
yDo not spill any liquid or spray any chemical-containing liquid over the equipment.
If any liquid is spilled on it, turn off power, disconnect the power cable and power
cord from the plug socket, and contract our dealer.
yNever disassemble or remodel the equipment. Negligence of this may cause fire or
electric shock.
yUse the equipment only with the specified commercial power supply and AC/DC
adapter. Negligence of this may result in fire, electric shock, or problems.
If you drop or break the DC adapter, or if water or the like gets inside it, unplug
it immediately from the socket and contact your dealer.
yDo not damage, break, process, bend/pull by force, twist, or head an AC/DC adapter
cord. Also, do not put a heavy substance on it or heat it. The AC/DC adapter cord
could be broken, resulting in fire, electric shock, or trouble. If the AC/DC adapter
cord is damaged, contact our dealer.
yDo not connect/disconnect the AC/DC adapter with wet hands.
yDo not overload a single electrical outlet, using a table tap or a current tap socket.
yAn equipment packing bag must be discarded or kept away from children.
A child can suffocate if the bag is placed over the head.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
yDo not use or store the equipment in a place exposed to fire, moisture, or direct
sunshine, or in a place near a heater or thermal device where the prescribed
operating temperature and humidity are not met, or in a place exposed to much oil,
iron powder, or dust. The equipment may become out of order, emit smoke, or
catch fire.
yDo not install or use the equipment in a place like a laboratory where chemical
reactions are expected, or in a place where salt or gases are contained in the air.
There is a danger of fire or electric shock.
yInstall the printer on a flat, stable desk or table that is free from vibration, in a well
ventilated place.
yDo not install the printer at a location where its operation could be hindered.
yDo not place anything on the printer or leave small objects, like a clip or pin, around
it. A foreign object could cause trouble if it gets inside.
yDo not use any sharp-pointed object, such as a pen, for example, to touch the
operation panel of the printer. It could cause trouble.
yDo not use the equipment near a radio or TV receiver. Do not share the power from
a plug socket a radio or TV receiver is connected to. It may cause a reception
problem.
yUse the equipment only at the specified power supply, voltage and frequency.
Otherwise, it may emit smoke and catch fire or cause other problems.
yConnect only the specified power source. Use of an unspecified power source
could cause trouble or smoke/fire.
yConfirm that a plug socket used for connection has sufficient capacity.
yAvoid connecting a power cable to a plug socket shared by other devices or
extending the wiring too far. It may result in the cable catching fire or a power
outage. Also, do not step on or apply an excessive force (Pull, Load) to the cable,
and do not use the printer with such a force applied to it.
yNever connect a grounding cable (Frame ground) to a gas pipe. There is a
danger of explosion. When connecting or disconnecting the grounding cable, be
sure to disconnect the power cable and the power plug from the plug socket.
yWhen connecting/disconnecting the cables, be sure to turn off the power first,
including the connected side, and then connect/disconnect them, holding a plug
and a connector. Pulling the cable itself could cause it to snap or become
damaged.
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yConnect a power cable or a connector cable securely. If a reverse-polarity
connection is a made, internal elements may be broken or a mating device may be
ad versely affected.
yUse a shielding wire or twisted pair wire for a signal line, in order to minimize noise
effect. Do not route the cable too long or connect it to a noisy device. Connection
to a noisy device could cause erroneous printing due to corrupt data, and so on.
yUse the equipment in an environment where there is s plug socket near the main
body and you can easily disconnect the power plug from it, to shut off the power.
yWhen the equipment will not be used for a long period of time, unplug it and remove
the paper roll from it.
yWhen transporting the equipment, remove the paper roll from paper holder.