Casio KL-120TH User manual

KL-120TH
EN
RJA532638-001V01
User’s Guide
Supported Tape Widths
6
mm
9
mm
12
mm
18
mm

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Read This First!
 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any loss or claims
by you or any other person or entity that may arise through the use of this
printer.
 Reproduction of this manual in any form, either in part or its entirety, is
forbidden without the express permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
 The contents of the manual are subject to change without notice.
 The software is continually being revised and updated. Because of this, the
software supplied to you and the contents of the displays it produces may
be different from those described in this manual, or some items described
in this manual may no longer be available.
 Be sure to read this manual carefully before attempting to use the product
for the first time.
 Be sure to keep all user documentation handy for future reference.
English
Contents
Read This First! ............................................................................ 1
Safety Precautions ....................................................................... 2
Operating Precautions................................................................. 5
Part 1 Getting Acquainted........................................................ 6
Part 2 Getting Ready................................................................. 7
Part 3 Inputting Characters and Symbols............................. 10
Part 4 Deleting and Inserting Characters.............................. 14
Part 5 Fonts, Character Sizes,Text Effects and
Character Styles........................................................... 15
Part 6 Printing.......................................................................... 17
Part 7 Configuring Form Settings.......................................... 19
Part 8 Memory ......................................................................... 20
Part 9 Configuring the Printer Setup..................................... 21
Part 10 Reference...................................................................... 21

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Safety Precautions
Thank you for purchasing this quality CASIO product.
Before using it, be sure to read the following Safety Precautions. Keep the
manual in a convenient location for future reference when necessary.
Danger
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied
incorrectly, creates the danger of death or serious personal injury.
Warning
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied
incorrectly, creates the possibility of death or serious personal injury.
Caution
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly,
creates the possibility of personal injury or material damage.
Examples of graphic markings
indicates something you should not do. The symbol shown here
indicates you should not try to take the unit apart.
indicates something you should do.
Danger
Batteries
Perform the following steps immediately if fluid leaking from
batteries ever gets into your eyes.
1. Do not rub your eyes! Rinse them with water.
2. Contact your physician immediately.
Leaving alkaline battery fluid in your eyes can lead to loss of sight.
Warning
Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other
abnormalities
Do not continue to use this product while it is emitting smoke
or strange odor, or generating heat. Continued use creates the
risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following
steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off power.
2. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer.
AC Adaptor
Misuse of the optional AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and
electric shock. Make sure you observe the following.
 Use only the specified AC adaptor.
 Use only a power source that is within the input voltage
range indicated by INPUT on the AC adaptor’s rating plate.
 Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is shared by
other devices, or into a shared extension cord.
 Never place heavy objects on the AC adaptor or subject it to
direct heat.
 Never try to modify the AC adaptor or subject it to bending.
 Do not twist or pull on the AC adaptor cord.
 Do not wrap the cord around the adaptor.
 Should the AC adaptor or its plug ever become damaged,
contact your original retailer.
 Never touch the AC adaptor or plug while your hands are
wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.
 Do not use the AC adapter in areas where liquids might spill
on it. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
 Do not place a flower vase or any other liquid container on
top of the AC adapter or power cord. Water creates the risk
of fire and electric shock.
 Do not cover the AC adaptor with a newspaper, tablecloth,
curtain, futon, blanket, or other similar object. Doing so
creates the risk of fire.

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Warning
AC Adaptor
Before going out, be sure to unplug the power cord/AC adaptor
from the power outlet and put it in a place away from objects
used by animals and pets. An animal or pet chewing on the
power cord/AC adaptor can cause it short, leading to the risk of
fire and electric shock.
Batteries
Continued use of the printer without removing the batteries
after they have leaked creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Should batteries leak, immediately stop using the printer and
contact your original retailer.
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, resulting in damage
to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and
personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following
precautions.
 Never try to take batteries apart or allow them to become
shorted.
 Never expose batteries to heat or dispose of them by
incineration.
 Never mix old batteries with new ones.
 Never mix batteries of different types.
 Do not charge the batteries.
 Make sure the plus (+) and minus (–) ends of the batteries
are facing correctly.
Dropping and rough treatment
Continued use of the product after it has been damaged due to
dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and
electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps if the
product should ever become damaged.
1. Turn off power.
2. Disconnect the AC adaptor plug from the power outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer.
Warning
Disassembly and Modification
Never try to take this product apart or modify it in any way.
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, or other
personal injury.
Leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to
your original retailer.
Liquids and Foreign Matter
Water, sports drinks, seawater, animal or pet urine, or foreign
objects (pieces of metal, etc.) getting into this product creates
the risk of fire and electric shock.
Immediately perform the steps below whenever any of the
above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off power.
2. Disconnect the AC adaptor plug from the power outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer.
Keep Away From Fire
Never throw this product into fire to dispose of it.
Doing so creates the risk of explosion, which can cause fire or
personal injury.
Packaging Plastic Bag
Take care never to allow the plastic bag this product comes in to be
ingested or placed over anyone’s head.
Doing so creates the risk of suffocation. Particular care is required
in households where small children are present.
Do not affix labels to a container to be used in a
microwave oven.
Do not affix labels to any container you plan to use in a
microwave oven. The label material contains metal, which
creates the risk of fire and burn injury when heated in a
microwave oven. It can also cause deformation of the container
to which the label is affixed.

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Caution
AC Adaptor
Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Make sure you observe the points below.
 Never locate the AC adaptor near a stove or other heating
device.
 When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the AC adaptor
plug. Never pull on the AC adaptor.
 Insert the AC adaptor plug into the wall outlet as far as it will
go.
 Unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet from the
connector before leaving this product unattended for long
periods, such as when leaving on a trip, etc.
 After you are finished using this product, unplug the AC
adaptor from the power outlet.
 At least once a year, unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet and use a cloth or vacuum cleaner to clean any dust
build up on the prongs of the power plug and in the area
around the jack.
 Do not use detergent when cleaning the power cord
(especially the plug) or the AC adapter (especially the jack).
 Plug the AC adaptor into a power outlet that is near this
product and easily accessible so you can quickly unplug it in
case of problems.
 Store the AC adaptor in a dry place.
 Connect the AC adaptor to the printer using the specified
power cord.
 Do not use the power cord that comes with this product with
any other device. Doing so can lead to malfunction.
Caution
Batteries
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, resulting in damage
to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and
personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following
precautions.
 Use only batteries that are specified for use with this
product.
 Remove batteries from the product if you do not plan to use
it for a long time.
Connections
Plug only specified devices into the connectors of this product.
Non-specified devices create the risk of fire and electric shock.
Keep backup copies of all important data
Be sure that you keep separate copies of important data in a
notebook or some other location. Malfunction of the product,
repairs, and dead batteries can cause data stored memory to
be lost.
Heavy Objects
Do not place heavy objects on this product. Doing so can cause
this product to tip over or fall, creating the risk of personal injury.
Unstable Locations
Never place the product on an unstable surface, on a high shelf,
etc.
Doing so can cause the product to fall, creating the risk of
personal injury.

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Caution
Locations to be Avoided
Never leave this product in any of the types of locations
described below.
Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
 Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust.
 Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke
is present.
 Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to direct
sunlight, in a closed vehicle parked in the sun, or other
areas subject to very high temperatures.
Loading and replacing batteries
The springs inside of the battery compartment have sharp
edges. Take care that you do not touch the springs with your
fingers when loading or replacing batteries. Doing so creates
the risk of personal injury.
Display Screen
 Never push on the display screen’s LCD panel or subject it
to strong impact. Doing so can cause the LCD panel’s glass
to crack, creating the risk of personal injury.
 Should the LCD panel ever crack or break, never touch the
liquid inside of the panel. LCD panel liquid can cause skin
irritation.
 Should LCD panel liquid ever get inside your mouth,
immediately wash out your mouth with water and contact
your physician.
 Should LCD panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your
skin, rinse with clear water for at least 15 minutes, and then
contact a physician.
High temperature precaution
The print head and the metal parts around it can become very
hot.
Do not touch them. Doing so creates the risk of burn injury.
Cutter Precautions
Do not insert your fingers into the print head or the cutter at the
tape outlet. Doing so creates the risk of finger cuts and personal
injury.
Operating Precautions
Observe the following precautions to ensure that the printer provides you with
the years of trouble-free operation for which it is designed.
 Avoid using the printer in areas exposed to direct sunlight, and in areas
subjected to high humidity, electrostatic charge, sudden temperature
changes, and temperature extremes. Operating Temperature Range: 10°C
to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
 Battery capacity becomes lower at temperatures of 10°C (50°F) and colder.
This can cause the “LOW BATTERY!” message to appear sooner than
normal. If this happens, move the printer to a location that is within the
operating temperature range (10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)).
 Never subject the printer to strong impact or shock.
 Never allow paper clips, pins, or other similar objects to get inside the
printer mechanism.
 Never pull on the tape with excessive force or try to push it into the
cassette.
 Place the printer on a level surface when printing. A tilted surface can make
normal printing impossible.
 Unclear printing can indicate a dirty print head. If printing becomes unclear,
use the procedures on page 22 to clean the print head and rubber roller.

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Part 1 Getting Acquainted
This part of the manual provides you with important information you need to
know in order to use the Label Printer to its full potential. Be sure to read it
carefully before using the Label Printer for the first time.
General Guide
Power Key
Turn power on and off.
Function key
Letter keys
Liquid crystal display (LCD)
Tape cutter button
Tape outlet
AC adaptor connection terminal
Connect the separately available AC adaptor.
Introduction
Congratulations on your selection of the CASIO KL-120TH Label Printer. This
CASIO Label Printer makes it possible for you to print adhesive labels for a
wide variety of applications, such as: name tags, CD/DVD labels, binders, and
other applications.
You can produce attractive, original labels thanks to such features as:
 Variable tape sizes (6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm)
 One Thai font and four alphanumeric fonts
 Font effects (shading, underline, box)
 Character styles (normal, bold, outline)
 Built-in symbols
 Text memory
 Mirror image printing
 2-language display messages (Thai and English)
All of this makes the CASIO Label Printer the perfect tool for just about all of
your labeling needs!
Important!
 Contact a nearby dealer whenever you require servicing.
 Note that the manufacturer shall not be held liable for any loss
or claims by third parties which may arise out of the use of this
product.
 Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held
liable for any damages incurred as a result of data loss caused
by malfunctions, repairs, or interruption of power supply.
 It is up to the user to keep backup records of important data.
 Keep this manual on hand for future reference.

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Label Printer Menus
Label Printer operation is designed to be as simple as possible, thanks to on-
screen menus that you can use to select the settings you need. Each menu
is described in detail in the sections that follow in this manual, but note the
following general points when using them.
 The item that is highlighted in a menu is the one that is currently selected.
Currently
selected item
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 Use , , and to move the highlighting to the item you want to select.
 Press OK to execute the highlighted item, or to exit the displayed menu
(and return to the previous menu or screen) without selecting anything.
 When you press OK to execute a menu item, the Label Printer either moves
on to the next menu, or it executes the selected function and returns to the
text input screen that you started from.
Part 2 Getting Ready
This part of the manual tells you how to load batteries and the tape cartridge,
and how to perform other basic setups for the Label Printer.
Important!
 Be sure to read this section before attempting to use the Label Printer.
Power Supply
The Label Printer can run on 6 AA-size alkaline batteries. Be sure to use
alkaline batteries only.You could also use a separately available AC adaptor.
 For information about how to connect the optionally available AC adaptor,
see page 21.
Replacing Batteries
The message “LOW BATTERY!” appears on the display if battery power is low
when you perform any of the following operations.
 Turn power on
 Execute a print operation
Whenever the “LOW BATTERY!” message appears, press OK to clear it from
the display. You should still be able to perform some Label Printer operations,
but some power intensive operations (like printing) may become impossible if
battery power is too low. In any case, you should replace batteries as soon as
possible after the “LOW BATTERY!” message appears.
Battery Life
 Printing of approximately four 18mm tape cartridges under standard
printing conditions*
*Printing text or graphics that contain large areas of black, and printing
under cold temperatures can shorten battery life.

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To load the batteries
Caution
 Do not touch the springs inside the
battery compartment cover with your
fingers while loading or replacing
batteries. The springs have sharp areas
and can cut your fingers.
1. Turn power off.
2. Turn over the Label Printer and remove the
back cover while pressing down on its lock as
shown in the illustration.
3. Load batteries into the battery compartment.
 Be sure to use alkaline batteries.
 Make sure the plus (+) and minus (–) ends
of the batteries are facing correctly when
you load them.
4. Replace the back cover.
 Make sure the back cover is positioned as
shown in the illustration when replacing it.
Trying to force the cover into place while it
is in the wrong position can cause damage
to the cover or Label Printer.
 Make sure that the tape cartridge is
securely in place and that the back cover
is closed securely before using the Label
Printer. A loose tape cartridge can cause
print quality problems.
Turning Power On and Off
Press to turn power on and off.
Power On Power Off
➔
TAPE IWDTH?
1mm8
 A tape width selection screen appears when you turn on power. When
selecting the tape width, be sure to select the setting that is the same
as the actual width of the tape you are using. Selecting the wrong tape
width will result in abnormal printing.
Important!
 If you are using the Label Printer for the first time, you should initialize its
memory first.
Initializing Memory
Initialize printer memory before using it for the first time.
Important!
 Note that initializing memory will delete all currently stored data. You should
only initialize memory before using the printer for the first time.

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Tape Cartridges
Use the procedures described below to load a tape cartridge into the Label
Printer.
Important!
 Never try to push the tape back into the cassette. Once tape is out of the
cassette, there is no way to wind it back in. Trying to do so can cause
operational problems with the Label Printer.
 The following are the tape widths that can be used with this printer: 6mm,
9mm, 12mm, 18mm.
To load a tape cartridge
1. Make sure that the Label Printer is turned off.
2. Open the back cover while pressing down on
its lock.
3. Remove the stopper from a new tape
cartridge and check to see that the tape is
ready to use.
 Make sure that the tape is under the tape
guide and that it is not bent or twisted.
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Tape guide
Stopper
To initialize memory
1. Make sure that Label Printer power is off.
2. While holding down the and keys, press to turn power on.
 A message appears to confirm whether you want to initialize memory.
INI ITALIZE?
3. Release the , , and keys.
4. Press OK to initialize memory or to abort the reset operation without
initializing anything.
 The display language selection screen will appear after initialization is
complete.
5. Configure the display language (Thai or English), length unit (cm or
inches) settings, and then tape width settings you will use.
 Press OK after configuring each setting.
 You can change all of these settings later, if you want (page 21).
Auto Power Off Function
If you do not perform any key operation for about six minutes, the Label
Printer automatically turns power off. To restore power, press .
Retrieving a Sentence from Memory
If power is turned off or if Auto Power Off is triggered while you are creating a
sentence, the sentence that was being created is saved temporarily in printer
memory. The next time you turn on power, the message “[OK] (RECALL)” will
appear. Pressing OK will display the sentence currently stored in memory.

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4. Pull the tape out about 3cm.
Important!
 Once tape is pulled out, there is no way to get it back into the cartridge.
 Never use excessive force when pulling on the tape. Doing so can cause
the ink ribbon to break, creating the risk of malfunction.
5. Use a pencil or some other thin object to take
up slack in the ink ribbon as shown in the
illustration. Note that the tape does not move
at this time.
 If the ink ribbon is slack when you load it
into the Label Printer, it can break or cause
some other problem.
 Be sure to turn the ink ribbon take up spool
only in the direction indicated by the arrow
(a).
 Turn the spool until the other spool (b)
starts turning in the direction noted by the
arrow. This indicates there is no slack in the
ribbon.
6. Load the tape cartridge into the Label Printer, making sure that the tape
and ink ribbon pass between the head and roller.
Roller
Head
7. Close the back cover.
8. Turn on Label Printer power and press FUNC and then two or three
times to make sure that the tape comes out without any problem.
 If the tape does not come out normally, turn off power and start again
from step 1.
Tape
Ink ribbon
(under the tape)
(a)
(b)
Part 3 Inputting Characters and Symbols
Important!
 You can input up to 50 characters per label.
Main Key Functions
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!5
!7
!6
!8
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q(On/Off) !4 Arrow keys
w(Character size) !5 (Back space)
e(Setup) !6 (All text clear)
r(Font) !7 (Return)
t(Character style) !8 OK
y(Memory) !9 (Space)
u(Effect) @0 (Thai/English)
i(Symbol) @1 (Shift)
o(Tape length) @2 (Caps)
!0 (Mirror print) @3 FUNC (Function)
!1 (Feed) @4 Character keys
!2 (Print) @5 (Cancel)
!3 (Preview)

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Display Symbols and Indicators
Before getting into actual input, you should first become acquainted with the
symbols and indicators used on the Label Printer display.
CAS OI
Shift
indicator
CursorCaps indicator
Effect
indicators
Function indicator Style
indicators
Tape
indicators
Mirror image
printing
indicator
Input language
indicators
 Function indicator
This indicator appears when you press the FUNC key. Pressing a key while
this indicator is on the display causes the function marked around the key to
be executed.
 Shift indicator
This indicator appears when you press the key. Normally when you press
a character key while inputting Thai text, the characters to the lower right of
the keys are input. When the shift indicator is displayed, it means that the
keyboard is shifted and so the characters to upper right of the keys are input.
Example:


If both the caps mode indicator and the shift indicator are shown on the
display, the characters to the lower right of the keys are input.
In the case of alphabetic input, upper-case characters are input while the
shift indicator is displayed. The number keys input the symbols marked in the
upper left corners of the keys. If both the caps mode indicator and the shift
indicator are shown on the display, the keyboard is shifted to lower-case input.
The keyboard automatically unshifts (and the shift indicator disappears) as
soon as you input a character.
 Caps indicator
This indicator appears when the Label Printer is in the caps (upper-case)
mode. Pressing the key enters the caps mode. The Label Printer remains
in the caps mode until your press the key again. Normally when you
press a character key while inputting Thai text, the characters marked in the
lower right corners of the keys are input. When the caps indicator is displayed,
it means that the keyboard is shifted and so the characters marked in the
upper right corners of the keys are input. If both the caps mode indicator and
the shift indicator are shown on the display, the characters marked in the
lower right corners of the keys are input.
In the case of alphabetic input, upper-case characters are input while the
caps indicator is displayed.
If both the caps mode indicator and the shift indicator are shown on the
display, the keyboard is shifted to lower-case input.
 Input language indicators
These indicators let you know what type of characters can be input (Thai or
alpha-numeric).
 Style indicators
These indicators point to the character style that is currently in use.You can
select between normal, bold, and outline.
 Effect indicators
These indicators point to the character effect that is currently in use. You can
select between shading, underline, and box.
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 Mirror image printing indicator
This indicator appears when the Label Printer is set up for mirror image
printing. Normal (non mirror image) printing is performed when this indicator
is not shown.
 Tape indicators
Indicates the currently selected tape width.
 Cursor
The cursor shows the next input position. Any character you input appears at
the point where the cursor is located.
Thai Character Input
Before inputting Thai characters, check to make sure that Thai is displayed for
the language indicator.
Pressing FUNC and then toggles the input language between Thai
and English.
The input sequence for Thai characters is shown below.
Input Sequence
Position Character Type
4To p Top symbol (tone, symbol, etc.)
3Upper Upper symbol (vowel)
1Base Base character (consonant or vowel,
symbol or number)
2Lower Lower symbol (vowel)
To input Thai characters
1. Input the base character.
2. Input symbols as required in the sequence: Lower Upper To p
Thai Character Input Sequence
Sequence
Input
Character
123
   
   
 
 To input the character marked in the upper right corner of a key, use
or . With , the keyboard remains shifted for input of only one
character. With , the keyboard remains shifted until you press
again.
 Press to input spaces.
 If you input a wrong character, press to delete it and input again. See
page 14 for other details on editing text.
3. When you reach the end of a line of text, press to input a newline
symbol.
 A newline operation is indicated on the display by the symbol. This
shows where you changed lines.
 The maximum number of lines you can input depends on the width of
the tape you have loaded in the Label Printer.
Tape Width Number of maximum lines
 6mm ............................. 1
 9mm ............................. 1
 12mm ........................... 2
 18mm ........................... 2
4. Input the characters in the second line.
5. To print the text that you input, press . For details on printing, see page
17.

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Sample Print
Basic Alpha-Numeric Input
Before inputting alpha-numeric characters, check to make sure that English is
displayed for the language indicator.
Pressing FUNC and then toggles the input language between Thai
and English.
ABXYZ Computer Company
1234567890
To input alpha-numeric characters
1. Input the first line of characters.
 To input the upper-case letters, you can use either or . With
you must shift the keyboard for each character. With the keyboard
stays in upper-case until you press again.
 Press to input spaces.
 If you input a wrong character, press to delete it and input again. See
page 14 for other details on editing text.
2 When you reach the end of a line of text, press to input a newline
symbol.
 A newline operation is indicated on the display by the symbol. This
shows where you changed lines.
 The maximum number of lines you can input depends on the width of
the tape you have loaded in the Label Printer.
Tape Width Number of maximum lines
 6mm ............................. 1
 9mm ............................. 1
 12mm ........................... 2
 18mm .......................... 2
3. Input the characters in the second line.
4. To print the text that you input, press . For details on printing, see page
17.
Sample Print
Special Symbols
You can also access a menu of special symbols.
To input special symbols
1. With the cursor at the location where you want to input a special symbol,
press FUNC and then .
2. Use and to select the group that contains the symbol you want to
use and then press OK.
 The symbol that is highlighted on the display is the one that is currently
selected.
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3. Use the , , and to move the highlighting to the symbol you want.
4. Press OK.

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Part 4 Deleting and Inserting Characters
This section describes everything you need to know about deleting and
editing characters you have already input.
Moving the Cursor
Use the cursor keys to move the cursor around the display and position it for
deleting and editing characters.
To move the cursor
To make the cursor do this: Do this:
Move left Press .
Move right Press .
Jump to the first text character Press FUNC and then .
Jump to the last text character Press FUNC and then .
Deleting Individual Characters
You can delete individual characters with the key.
 Deleting a Thai character, causes all of the parts (base character and
symbols) that combine to form the character to be deleted.
To delete characters
Example: To change the word “CASSSIO” to “CASIO”.
1. Use and to move the cursor to the left of the letter “I”.
CAS SSIO
2. Press twice to delete the two S’s to the left of the cursor, shifting “IO” to
the left as you do.
3. Press FUNC and then to jump back to the end of the characters for
more input.
Clearing the Display
Use the following procedure to clear all input text from the display.
To clear the display
Press FUNC and then .
At this time the message “CLEAR?” appears on the display to confirm that
you want to clear the display. Press OK to clear or to abort the operation
without clearing anything.
Text Editing
You can use the following procedures to edit text on the display.
To insert new characters
Example: To change the text “ABCDEF” to “ABCXYZDEF”.
1. With the original text on the display, move the cursor to the right of the
letter “C”.
2. Input the new characters (XYZ).
 Inputting the new characters causes them to be inserted at the cursor
position. The existing characters are opened up to make room for the
new characters.

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Part 5 Fonts, Character Sizes,Text Effects
and Character Styles
Selecting an Alpha-numeric Font
Your printer gives you a choice of four alpha-numeric fonts (examples shown
below).
Font Sample
SANS-SERIF
SANS-S RND
(Sans-serif Rounded)
ROMAN
SLAB SERIF
You can specify a font for the text you have just input or you can specify a
default font that is used automatically whenever you create a new label.
(page 21)
To change the alpha-numeric font of text you have just input
1. After inputting the text you want, press FUNC and then .
2. Use and to select the font you want to change to and then press
OK.
 This will apply the setting and return to the text input screen.
Character Size
There are two methods you can use to set the character size: AUTO and
MANUAL. With AUTO, character size is set automatically in accordance with
the tape size you are using and the number of lines you are printing. MANUAL
lets you set the character size manually within the range of 1×1 to 4×6.
2×2 4×2
Important!
 The maximum character size you can print depends on the size of the tape
you have loaded in the Label Printer and the number of lines of text you
are printing. If the character size you specify is greater than the maximum
characters size limit, the Label Printer automatically adjust your text
vertically to fit as shown in the tables below.
Tape Width, and the Number of Lines and Maximum Vertical Size Factor
Tape Width
Number
of Lines
6mm 9mm 12mm 18mm
1 line 1× 2× 3× 4×
2 lines – – 1× 1×

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Text Effects
There are three text effects that you can assign: shading, underlining, and
boxed text. The following shows examples of each.
Shading:
Underlining:
Boxed Text:
The text effect indicators will show you when a text effect is being used.
 You can use the Shading, Underline, and Box effects in combination with
each other, and even specify all three at the same time.
To specify a text effect
1. Press FUNC and then to display a menu of text effects.
2. Use and to move the highlighting to the effect you want to use.
 To delete a currently applied effect, select NONE.
3. Press OK to apply the settings and return to the text screen.
 To apply multiple effects, repeat the above from step 1.
Using Auto Sizing (AUTO)
1. Press FUNC and then to display the size setting menu.
ATOU
2. Make sure to select AUTO and then press OK.
 Now the character size is automatically set.
To specify character sizes (MANUAL)
1. Press FUNC and then to display the size setting menu.
2. Use to select MANUAL and then press OK.
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Vertical Horizontal
3. Specify the character size you want.
 Use and to move the highlighting between the two dimensions.
 To change a dimension, press to increase it or to decrease it.
(You also can enter a value using the number keys. )
4. When the character size you want to specify is on the display, press OK to
select it and return to the text display.
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Character Styles
There are three character styles that you can assign; normal, bold, and
outline. The following shows examples of each.
Style Indicator Sample
Normal None
Bold
Outline
The character style indicators will show you when a character style is being
used.
Important!
 Only one character style can be in effect at a time. You cannot combine
character styles.
To specify a character style
1. Press FUNC and then to display a menu of character styles.
NRMALO
2. Use and to move the pointer to the style you want to use.
3. When the pointer is located at the style you want to specify, press OK to
select it and return to the text display.
Part 6 Printing
This part of the manual includes all the information you need to print tapes.
Printing Precautions
 Never turn power off while printing is being in progress.
 Make sure that the tape outlet is not blocked before you start printing.
 Never operate the tape cutter while printer is being performed (indicated by
the message “NOW PRINTING” on the display).
Important!
 Never touch the tape cutter while a tape cut operation is being performed.
Doing so can result in cuts and other personal injury.
Printing a Tape
Printing a tape is as easy as pressing the key.
To print a tape
1. While the text input screen is displayed, press .
 This will display the tape length, followed by a screen for specifying the
number of copies.
2. Use and , or the number keys to specify the number of copies.
3. Press OK to start printing.
 To stop a print operation that is in progress, press .
4. After the print operation is complete, press down on the tape cutter button
to cut the tape.
Important!
Check to make sure that printing is completely stopped before cutting the
tape. Cutting the tape while printing is in progress can cause tape jams and
damage to the printer.

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To affix a tape to a surface
1. Use scissors or some other implement to trim the tape to the required
size, if necessary.
2. Remove the backing from the tape and
affix it to the desired surface.
 Bending a corner of the label makes
the backing easier to peel off.
 Removing a label from a surface
where it was affixed may cause
adhesive residue to remain on the
surface.
Important!
Do not try to affix a label to the objects or in the locations described below.
 On a surface exposed to direct sunlight or rain
 On the body of a person or animal
 On a utility pole, on a fence or structure not owned by you, etc.
 On a container used for heating in a microwave oven
Unsuitable Surfaces (Label may not stick.)
 Rough surfaces
 Surfaces that are wet, oily, dusty, or covered with other matter
 Special plastic materials (silicon, polypropylene, etc.)
Tape
Backing
HAPPY! PPY!
Print Preview
You can use the print preview screen to get an idea of what the printout will
look like without actually printing it.
1. Press FUNC and then .
 The print image that appears scrolls on the display for easy viewing.
2. To stop the scrolling, press OK. Press OK again to restart scrolling.
 After the preview (scrolling) operation is complete, the tape length will
appear on the display for a short while.
 To cancel preview part way through, press .
Feeding the Tape
While printing is paused between prints, you can feed the tape to create a
margin between prints.
1. Press FUNC and then .
This will feed the tape approximately 20.5 mm.

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Part 7 Configuring Form Settings
This section explains how configure tape length and mirror text.
 For information about text alignment, see “Configuring the Printer Setup”
(page 21).
Tape Length Setting
You can use either of the methods below to specify the tape length.
 AUTO: Automatically adjusts tape length in accordance with the input
characters.
 FIX: Maintains a fixed tape length in the range of 0cm to 99.9cm.
To have tape length set automatically (AUTO)
1. Press FUNC and then press .
 This displays the tape length setting screen.
2. Use and to select AUTO.
3. Press OK to return to the text input screen.
To specify a fixed tape length (FIX)
1. Press FUNC and then press .
 This displays the tape length setting screen.
2. Use and to select FIX, and then press OK.
 This displays the fixed tape length setting screen.
3. Use and to specify the tape length.
 You can also input a value for the tape length.
4. Press OK to return to the text input screen.
 You can check the status of the printout by looking at whether the displayed
tape length is enclosed in brackets as described below.
[ 6.0cm]: Print will be the specified length.
( 6.0cm]: Print will be the specified length, but text will be compressed
horizontally.
6.0cm]: Print will be longer than that specified length. (Text will be
compressed 50% in the text direction. Print will be longer than
specified length.)
Mirror Image Text
This setting makes it possible to print a mirror image of text.
 Select mirror image text when printing with an iron-on transfer cartridge
(sold separately) for transfer to a handkerchief, T-shirt, etc.
 Mirror image text can also be printed with a transparent tape cartridges
(sold separately) and affixed to the back of glass or some other transparent
surface.
To configure the mirror image text setting
1. Press FUNC and then .
 This causes the mirror image printing indicator to appear.
 To cancel mirror image printing, press FUNC and then again.