Casio MEP-U10 User manual

RJA526500-001V01
MEP-U10
User’s Guide
EN
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Manufacturer:
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan
Responsible within the European Union:
CASIO EUROPE GmbH
Casio-Platz 1, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany

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This manual covers the following information: precautions before printing with the
MEP-U10 printer, installing the computer software that comes with the printer, and
establishing a connection between the printer and a computer.
For full details on software operations, see the manual on the CD-ROM that comes with
the printer.
Before using the MEP-U10 printer, read the Safety Precautions in this manual.
Keep this manual handy in a safe place for future reference when required.
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
• Everything has been done to ensure that the contents of this manual are clear and
accurate. Please contact CASIO if you have any problem understanding manual
contents or should you discover any errors.
• Any reproduction of this manual, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden. Note that
any use of this manual for other than personal use without the permission of CASIO
COMPUTER CO., LTD. violates copyright laws.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held in any way liable for any damages
or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use or malfunction of this
product.
• Note the CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held in any way liable for any
losses or lost profits arising out of any loss of text data due to malfunction, repairs,
or any other reason.
English

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Important!
All rights to this manual and software shall revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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• Other company names and product names used herein are trademarks or registered
trademarks of others. Note that TM and ® marks are not used within the text of this
manual.
© 2012 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Except as required for proper use or for creating a backup copy, any reproduction of this
manual and/or the program, either in part or in their entirety, is strictly forbidden without
the express written permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
Safety Precautions
Thank you for purchasing this product. Before using it, be sure to read the Safety
Precautions contained in this User’s Guide. Keep this manual handy in a safe place for
future reference when required.
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 risk of
personal injury or material damage.
Examples of other markings
Indicates something you should not do. The symbol shown here indicates you
should not try to take something apart.
Indicates something you must do.

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Warning
Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities
Do not continue to use the printer while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or
generating heat.
Continued use of the printer creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately
perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
1. Disconnect the USB cable.
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.
AC Adaptor/USB Cable
Misuse of the AC adaptor/USB cable can cause it to become damaged, creating the
risk of fire and electric shock.
Make sure you observe the following.
• Never place heavy objects on the AC adaptor/USB cable or subject it to direct heat.
• Never try to modify the AC adaptor/USB cable or subject it to bending.
• Do not twist or pull on the AC adaptor/USB cable cord.
• Do not wrap the cord around the adaptor.
• Should the AC adaptor/USB cable or its plug ever become damaged, contact your
original retailer.
AC Adaptor/USB Cable
• Never touch the AC adaptor/USB cable or plug while your hands are wet. Doing so
creates the risk of electric shock.
• Do not use the AC adapter/USB cable in areas where liquids might spill on them.
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/
USB cable or power cord. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Do not cover the AC adaptor/USB cable with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain,
futon, blanket, or other similar object. Doing so creates the risk of fire.
AC Adaptor
Before going out, be sure to unplug the power cord/AC adaptor from the power
outlet and put 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.

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Warning
Dropping and Rough Treatment
Continued use of the printer after it is damaged by dropping or other rough treatment
creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps
whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
1. Disconnect the USB cable.
2. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer.
Disassembly and Modification
Never try to take the printer apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of
electric shock, burn injury, and 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 the printer creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are
present.
1. Disconnect the USB cable.
2. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer.
Keep Away From Fire
Never throw the printer 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 the printer 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.
Labels Attachment Locations
Do not attach labels to containers used for heating in a microwave oven. The label
material includes metal, so heating in a microwave oven creates the risk of fire and
burn injury.
Also, the container with the label may become deformed.

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Caution
AC Adaptor/USB Cable
Misuse of the AC adaptor/USB cable creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make
sure you observe the following.
• Never locate the AC adaptor/USB cable near a stove or other heating device.
• When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the AC adaptor/USB cable plug. Never
pull on the AC adaptor/USB cable.
• Insert the AC adaptor plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go.
• Insert the USB cable plug into the connector as far as it will go.
• Unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and the USB cable from the
connector before leaving the printer unattended for long periods, such as when
leaving on a trip, etc.
• After you are finished using the printer, unplug the AC adaptor from the power
outlet and the USB cable from the connector.
• 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 plug.
• 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 the printer and easily
accessible so you can quickly unplug it in case of problems.
• Store the AC adaptor in a dry place.
• Use the power cord that comes with the printer to connect the AC adaptor.
• Do not use the power cord that comes with the printer with any other device.
Failure to do so can lead to malfunction.
Connections
Plug only specified devices into the connectors of this printer. Non-specified devices
create the risk of fire and electric shock.
Heavy Objects
Do not place heavy objects on the printer.
Doing so can cause the printer to tip over or fall, creating the risk of personal injury.
Locations to be Avoided
Never leave the printer in any of the following types of locations. 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.
Unstable Locations
Never place the printer on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, etc. Doing so can
cause the printer to fall, creating the risk of personal injury.

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Caution
Tape Loading and Tape Replacement Precautions
The cutter has sharp edges. Do not touch the cutter. Touching the cutter can cause
finger cuts.
High-temperature Precautions
The printer 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 cutter at the tape outlet. Doing so creates the risk
of finger cuts and personal injury.
Use Precautions
To get the most out of your printer, be sure to observe the following precautions.
• Avoid using the printer in locations exposed to direct sunlight, locations with high
humidity, locations where static electricity is easily generated, locations subjected to
sudden extreme temperature changes, and locations where it is extremely cold or hot.
The operating temperature range is 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).
• Take care to avoid allowing the printer to be subjected to strong impact or forces.
• Do not allow paper clips or pins to get inside of the printer.
• Do not pull on the tape with undue force or try to push it back into the printer.
• A dirty printer head will make printed text blurry. If this happens, refer to the user
maintenance procedures in this manual (page 20) and clean the printer head and rubber
roller.

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Contents
Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................2
Use Precautions ......................................................................................................6
Checking Package Contents..................................................................................8
Using the Printer’s Documentation........................................................................... 8
About the Provided CD-ROM .................................................................................9
Handling Precautions ............................................................................................... 9
Storage Precautions ................................................................................................. 9
Operating Environment Required by the Software................................................... 9
Installing the Software ..........................................................................................10
Precautions when Installing and Uninstalling......................................................... 10
CD-ROM Contents ................................................................................................. 10
Read This Before Installing the Software! .............................................................. 10
Viewing User Documentation on the CD-ROM ...................................................... 12
Removing the Software from Your Computer ........................................................12
General Guide ........................................................................................................ 13
Loading and Removing Tape ................................................................................ 13
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer .......................................................... 17
Printing a Label......................................................................................................19
User Maintenance ................................................................................................. 20
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................21
Specifications ........................................................................................................23
Optional Accessory List.......................................................................................... 23

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Checking Package Contents
AC adaptor AD-A12200L
(power cord included)
Printer
Tape (18mm/Approx. 0.7 in. wide)
This manual
Application CD-ROM
USB cable
The shape of the power cord
plug varies according to
country or geographic area.
• For information about optional accessories, see “Optional Accessory List” (page 23).
Using the Printer’s Documentation
This printer comes with documentation in printed form and documentation provided on
a CD-ROM.
■ Printed Manuals Provided with the Printer
MEP-U10 Printer User’s Guide (This Manual)
■ PDF File Documentation on the CD-ROM Provided with the Printer
• To view the MEP-PC10 PC Application User’s Guide, you first need to copy the PDF
file from the CD-ROM to your computer.
MEP-PC10 PC Application User’s Guide

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About the Provided CD-ROM
Handling Precautions
• When handling the disk, make sure to avoid getting fingerprints or dirt on either side of
it, and make sure not to scratch or damage the disk surface.
• If the disk becomes dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth (like the one use for cleaning
eyeglasses), wiping from the center of the disk in a motion that radiates outwards. Do
not use a phonograph record cleaner or other cleaning agents to clean a disk.
• Do not write or draw on either surface of the disk with a pencil, ballpoint pen or other
hard pointed writing implement, and do not affix stickers to the disk.
• Never use a disk that is cracked, warped, or repaired with glue or by any other means.
Doing so is dangerous.
Storage Precautions
• Avoid storing in locations exposed to high temperature, high humidity, and direct
sunlight when storing the disk.
• After using the disk, store it in the case it came in when you bought the printer.
• Avoid storing the disk in a soft case or bag that comes into direct contact with the label
side of the disk.
Warning
Never try to use the CD-ROM in a device that is not intended for CD-ROM reading.
Playing back the CD-ROM on a music CD drive will output sound at a volume that can
damage your ears or the speakers of an audio system.
Operating Environment Required by the Software
OS Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Computer PC/AT compatible computer that satisfies the conditions below.
• Pre-installed with one of the above operating systems.
• CPU recommended for the operating system being used.
• USB port installed as standard.
Memory At least 128 MB of memory recommended for the operating system being
used.
Hard Disk At least 120 MB of free space.
CD drive For installation
• Any other system requirements recommended by the operating system being used.
• Certain equipment configurations may not support proper operation.
• This software will not run on Windows XP 64-bit versions.
• Operation is not guaranteed on an operating system that has been upgraded or
modified in any way from the pre-installed state.

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Installing the Software
Installation of the software that come with the printer is explained in this manual based
on a computer running the English version of Windows XP, with English selected as the
display language. Screens produced by other operating systems or when another display
language is selected may be different from the screen shots shown here.
For information about basic Windows operations, refer to the user documentation that
came with your computer or your computer’s help feature.
Precautions when Installing and Uninstalling
• If you have a previous version of the software installed on your computer, use Add or
Remove Programs on the Windows Control Panels to uninstall it before installing this
software.
• Note that you will need to log in to your system with an administrator account or an
account with administrator privileges in order to install or uninstall software.
CD-ROM Contents
• MEP-PC10 PC application software
• MEP-PC10 PC Application User’s Guide (PDF file)
Read This Before Installing the Software!
Important!
• Do not connect the printer to your computer until you install the software on your
computer. The software may not operate correctly if you install it after connecting the
printer.
• Trying to install the software while virus checker software is running on your computer
can cause errors and/or warning messages to appear on your computer during
installation. If this happens, perform the following steps.
1. Exit the installer and uninstall the software that was installed up to this point.
2. Exit the virus checker software and all other software currently running on your
computer.
3. Restart the installer.
4. After installing the software, restart the programs you exited in step 2, above.
In this manual, drive D: is assumed as the CD drive.

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■ To install the software
1. Before starting installation, exit all other programs currently running on your computer.
• Failure to do so can result in improper installation.
2. Place the printer’s CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive.
This should cause the screen shown nearby to appear automatically.
• The screen may not appear automatically on some computers. If that happens on
your computer, go to your Windows Start menu, select Run..., input D:\setup.exe
(don’t forget to use the correct drive name in place of D:) into the text box on the
screen that appears, and then click OK.
• If your computer is running Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista, an AutoPlay
menu will start up at this time. Select Run setup.exe under “Install or run program
from your media” or “Install or run program”. When the user account control
dialog box appears, click Yes or Continue.
3. Select the installation language and then click OK.
This will start installation. Follow the instructions on your screen.
• A message will appear on your screen to let you know when installation is complete.
• If your computer is running Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista, the message
shown below will appear during installation. Click Install to proceed with the
installation.

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• If your computer is running Windows XP, the message shown below may appear during
installation. Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation.
Viewing User Documentation on the CD-ROM
Your computer must have Adobe Reader or Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher installed in
order to view the software user documentation in the PDF files on the CD-ROM.
If you need to install one of these applications, visit the Adobe Systems Incorporated
support site at http://get.adobe.com/reader/ and follow the instructions there.
■ To view user documentation PDF files
1. Make sure that Adobe Reader or Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is installed on your
computer (see the preceding section above).
2. On the Windows Start menu, select Programs and then CASIO. Next, align the
mouse pointer with MANUAL, and then click the name of the PDF file you want to
view.
Removing the Software from Your Computer
You can use the procedure below to remove the software from your computer.
■ To remove the software from your computer
1. On the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel.
2. Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
This will display the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, which shows a list of
software installed on your computer.
3. In the Currently installed programs list, click “MEP-PC10”.
4. Click Change or Remove Programs or Remove.
• On the delete confirmation screen that appears, click OK.
5. Click Finish.
This removes the software from your computer.

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General Guide
Tape outlet
Lamp (LED)
Tape window
Tape compartment
cover release lever Tape compartment
USB port
Connect a USB cable
here when connecting
the printer to a computer.
AC adaptor terminal
For connection of the
specified AC adaptor.
Loading and Removing Tape
Tape must be loaded in the printer in order to print labels.
Use the tape that comes with the printer or commercially available tape.
■ To load tape
1. Slide the tape compartment cover release lever in the direction of arrow “a” and open
the tape compartment cover. At this time, take care to avoid catching your fingers on
the cutter.
a
Cutter
Important!
Do not try to force the tape compartment cover past its normal range of movement.
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2. Check the condition of the tape.
• Make sure the tip of the tape is not bent. If it is, use scissors to cut off the bent part.
Tape
Pull out approximately 11 cm (4.3 in), measured
from the center of the roll to the tip of the tape.
3. Place the tape into the printer.
Run the tape over the rubber roller (see figure below). Make sure the tape is seated
securely onto the bearing.
• When loading tape, take care not to touch the cutter. Touching the cutter can cause
finger cuts.
• The printer head becomes hot during printing. Do not touch the printer head when
loading tape.
Important!
• Never try to push tape back in.
• Do not pull on the tape with excessive force. Doing so will lead to malfunction of
the printer.
• Note that normal printing may not be possible at the leading edge of a new roll of
tape.
• Incorrectly loading the tape can cause malfunction of the printer.
Cutter
Printer head
Bearing Tape Rubber roller

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• For 18 mm (approx. 0.7 in.) wide tape, pass the tape between the tape guides as
shown in the nearby figure.
Tape
Tape guides
• For 12 mm (approx. 0.5 in.) and 9 mm (approx. 0.4 in.) wide tape, pass the tape
inside the tape guides as shown in the nearby figure.
Tape
9 mm wide tape
12 mm wide tape
4. Close the tape compartment cover.
• Press down on the cover until is clicks
securely into place.
• Do not pull on the tape or try to push it back
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Tape Precautions
• Leaving the tape in the printer for long periods can cause unwanted marks on the
tape, deterioration of adhesion, and even make proper printing impossible. Be
sure to remove the tape and properly store it if you do not plan to print on it for a
long time.
• This tape uses thermal paper. Use in the following types of locations can cause
discoloration of the tape, and so should be avoided.
• Near a window, outdoors, or in any other locations exposed to direct sunlight
• Locations where tape is exposed to high temperatures, rain, or splashing water
• Do not scrape the printing surface of the tape with your finger nail, metal objects,
etc.
• This tape uses a re-adherable type adhesive. Depending on the surface or object
to which it is affixed, the tape may detach from the surface or leave glue residue
when removed.
• Note that long term display of this tape can result in discoloration.
• When not using tape, store it in a plastic bag or it original box.
• Do not leave tape in a motor vehicle parked in sunlight.
• Avoid locations exposed to high temperature, high humidity, and direct sunlight
when storing tape.
• The tape is subject to discoloration so use it as soon as possible after unpacking
it.
■ To remove tape from the printer
1. Open the tape compartment cover.
2. Grasp the tape with your fingers and lift
straight up.
• When removing tape, take care not to touch
the cutter. Touching the cutter can cause
finger cuts.
• The printer head becomes hot during
printing. Do not touch the printer head when
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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Important!
Be sure to install the printer software on your computer before connecting the printer to it.
■ To connect the printer to your computer
1. After starting up Windows, connect the USB
cable that comes with the printer to your
computers USB port.
Important!
Be sure to connect directly to a USB port on
your computer. The printer may not operate
correctly if it is connected indirectly to another
USB port. Even if you connect directly to one
of your computer’s USB ports, your computer
may not be able to recognize the printer
due to some sort of incompatibility. If this
happens, try connecting to a different USB
port on your computer.
2. Plug the AC adaptor plug into the printer’s AC
adaptor terminal.
3. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.
4. Plug the power cord into a household power
outlet.
Important!
Use only the AC adaptor specified for this
printer.
5. Connect the USB cable to the
printer’s USB port.
Important!
If this is the first time you are
connecting to the printer, you
will need to remove the sticker
from the printer’s USB port.
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6. This will display a wizard on your computer screen for installing the USB driver. The
USB driver is required to make it possible for the printer to communicate with your
computer. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install the
USB driver.
● If your computer is running Windows XP
Service Pack3 (SP3), the message shown
nearby will appear during installation. Select
“No, not this time” and then click Next > to
proceed with the installation.
● If your computer is running Windows XP, the
warning message shown nearby will appear
during installation. Click Continue Anyway
to proceed with the installation.
■ To disconnect the printer from your computer
1. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer’s USB port and the printer’s USB port.
2. Unplug the AC adaptor plug from the wall outlet, and disconnect the AC adaptor from
the printer.
Important!
• Never disconnect the AC adaptor or USB cable while printing is in progress. Doing
so can cause printer malfunction.
• Do not touch the AC adaptor plug or USB cable while data communication is
in progress. Static electricity from your fingers and other problems can cause
communication to be cut off.