Citizen CL-S300 User 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 instructions, 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 own expense.
EMS AND EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FOR EUROPEAN USERS
This equipment has been tested and passed with the requirements relating to electromagnetic
compatibility based on the standards EN 55022: 2010, CISPR 22, Class A
EN 55024: 2010, IEC 61000- 4 Series EN 61000-3-2 / 2006+A1:2009+A2:2009 & EN
61000-3-3:2008. The equipment also tested and passed in accordance with the European
Standard EN55022 for the both Radiated and Conducted emissions limits.
CL-S300
TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES
IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS
EN55022 : 2010, Class A / EN55024 : 2010 / IEC 61000-4 Series / EN61000-3-2 :
2006+A1:2009+A2:2009 / EN 6100-3-3 : 2008 / CFR 47, Part 15/CISPR 22, Class A / ANSI
C63.4 : 2009 / IEC60950-1 : 2005 (EN 60950-1 : 2006+A11 : 2009+A1:2010+A12:2011) /
GB4943.1 : 2011 / GB9254 : 2008 / GB17625.1 : 2003

CAUTION
zChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Safety instructions
Please read the following instructions carefully.
1. Keep the equipment away from humidity.
2. Before you connect the equipment to the power outlet, please check the voltage of the
power source.
3. Make sure the printer is off before plugging the power connector into the power jack.
4. It is recommended that you connect the printer to a surge protector to prevent possible
transient overvoltage damage.
5. Be careful not to get liquid on the equipment to avoid electrical shock.
6. For safety and warranty reasons, ONLY qualified service personnel should open the
equipment.
7. Do not repair or adjust energized equipment under any circumstances.
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1. BARCODE PRINTER................................................................... 4
1-1. Box content.....................................................................................................................4
1-2. Specifications..................................................................................................................4
1-3. Getting to know your printer............................................................................................6
2. PRINTER SETUP....................................................................... 9
2-1. Loading the label roll.......................................................................................................9
2-2. Installing the label roll holder........................................................................................11
2-3. Connecting the printer to the host computer.................................................................12
2-4. Installing the driver........................................................................................................13
3. OPERATOR PANEL.................................................................. 16
3-1. FEED button .................................................................................................................16
3-2. LED status ....................................................................................................................16
3-3. Label size calibration ....................................................................................................16
3-4. Self test.........................................................................................................................17
3-5. Error alerts....................................................................................................................18
4. ACCESSORIES.......................................................................... 19
4-1. Installing the label dispenser ........................................................................................19
5. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT.......................................24
5-1. Cleaning the print head.................................................................................................24
5-2. Labels with black marks................................................................................................25
5-3. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................26
APPENDIX ..................................................................................... 28
A. Printer interfaces..............................................................................................................28
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1. Barcode printer
1-1. Box content
Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer:
Barcode printer
Power cord
Quick Start guide
CD (with BarTender label software / User’s manual)
CL-S300
1-2. Specifications
Model CL-S300
Print Method Direct Thermal
Resolution 203 dpi (8 dot/mm)
Print Speed 4 IPS (102 mm/s)
Print Width 4.25” (108 mm)
Print Length Min. 1.5” (38.1 mm)**
Memory 64KB Flash (4MB for user storage) ; 16KB SDRAM (No user strage)
Sensor Type Adjustable reflective sensor. Fixed transmissive sensor, central aligned
Types: Continuous form, gap labels, black mark sensing, and punched hole;
label length set by auto sensing or programming
Media Width: 1” (25.4 mm) Min. - 4.64” (118 mm) Max.
Thickness: 0.003” (0.06 mm) Min. - 0.008” (0.20 mm) Max.
Label roll diameter: Max. 5” (127 mm)
Core diameter: 1”, 1.5” (25.4 mm, 38.1 mm)
Printer Language N/A (EPL specialized for graphic printing)
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Software
Label design software: BarTender
Driver: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, Windows Server 2003, 2008 & 2012
DLL: Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Interfaces USB Device
Control Panel One Tri-color LED: Power (Green, Orange and Red)
Control key: FEED
Power AC100-240V 1.6A (Max) 50/60Hz
Environment Operation temperature: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Humidity Operation: 30-85%, non-condensing.
Storage: 10-90%, non-condensing.
Agency
Approvals CE(EMC), FCC Class A, CB, UL, c-UL, CCC
Dimension
Length: 222 mm
Height: 178 mm
Width: 168 mm
Weight 2.0Kg ,excluding consumables
Options
Label Dispenser
External label roll holder for 10” (250 mm) O.D. label rolls
External label rewinder
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. All company and/or product names are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
** Minimum print height specification compliance can be dependent on non-standard material
variables such as label type, thickness, spacing, liner construction, etc. Citizen is pleased to test
non-standard materials for minimum height printing capability.
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1-3. Getting to know your printer
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2
3
4
1. LED indicator
2. FEED function button
3. Printer cover
4. Release buttons
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2
3
4
5
6
1. Print head release lever
2. Label roll holder
3. Print mechanism
4. Label supply hub
5. Label guides
6. Front cover
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2
3
1. Platen cover
2. Label sensor
3. Platen roller
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2
3
4
1. ON/OFF switch
2. Power jack
3. Feed slot for continuous labels
4. USB port
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1. Mounting points
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