Citizen CLP 7202e User manual

USER’S
MANUAL
Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer
CLP-7201e
CLP-7202e

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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

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EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FOR CANADIAN USERS
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause
interference to radio and television reception. This digital apparatus does not exceed the
Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This equipment is
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential
installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
･Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
･Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
･Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
･Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Use shielded cables to connect this device to computers.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
ETAT DE CONFORMITE EMI A L'USAGE
DES UTILISATEURS CANADIENS
Cet équipment produit et utilise l'énergie à radiofréquences et s'il n'est pas installé et utilisé
correctment, c'esst à dire en accord strict avec les instructions du fabricant, il risque de
provoquer des intérferences avec la réception de la radio et de la télévision.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruite radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Réglement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
Cet équipment est conçu pour fournir une protection satisfaisante contre de telles
interférences dans une installation résidentielle. Cependant, il n'y a pas de garantie contre
les interférences avec les réceptions radio ou télévison, provoquées par la mise en et hors
circuit de l'équipment; aussi, il est demandé a l'utilisateur d'essayer de corriger l'interférence
par l'une ou plus des mesures suivantes:
･Réorienter l'antenne de réception.
･Installer l'ordinateur autre part, par égard pour le récepteur.
･Brancher l'ordinateur dans une prise de courant différente de façon à ce que
l'ordinateur et le récepteur soient branchés sur des circuits différents.

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing
serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation.
To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, do not block or
cover these openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation
is provided.
7. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
8. This product is equipped with a three-pronged plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This
plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be
walked on.
10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on
the products plugged into the extension cord do 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 for 120V outlet and 7.5 amperes for 220V−240V outlet.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
12. Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, don't attempt to service this product yourself.
Opening and removing those covers that are marked "Do Not Remove" may expose you to
dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing on those compartments to service
personnel.
13. The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power. Please ensure that
the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
14. Unplug 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.
D. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by 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.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

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Notice
1. Before use, be sure to read this manual. And keep it handy for reference
when needed.
2. The contents of this manual may change without prior notice.
3. Reproduction, transfer, or transmission of the contents of this manual
without prior consent is strictly prohibited.
4. We are not liable for any damage resulting from the use of the
information contained herein, regardless of errors, omissions, or
misprints.
5. We are not liable for any problems resulting from the use of optional
products and consumable supplies other than the designated products
contained herein.
6. Do not handle, disassemble or repair the parts other than those
specified in this manual.
7. We are not liable for any damage caused by user's erroneous use of the
printer and inadequate environment.
8. Data residing in the printer is temporary. Therefore, all data will be lost if
power is lost. We are not liable for any damage or loss of profits caused
by data loss due to failures, repairs, inspections, etc.
9. Please contact us if there are any mistakes or ambiguities within this
manual.
10. If there are missing or incorrectly collated pages in this manual, contact
us to obtain a new manual.

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Indicates a situation which, if not observed and handled
properly, could result in death or serious injury.
・ご使用前に必ず本書をよくお読み下さい。読み終わった後は大切に保管し、
zTo prevent personal injury or property damage, the following shall be strictly
observed.
zThe degree of possible injury and damage due to incorrect use or improperly
following instructions is described below.
Indicates a situation which, if not observed and handled
properly, could result in injury.
CAUTION
WARNING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

must be strictl
y
observed !
This is a mark to call attention to the reader.

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Never perform the following. If not avoided, these may cause damage or trouble to the
printer or cause the printer to overheat and release smoke and cause burns or an
electrical shock. If the printer is damaged or is malfunctioning, be sure to turn the power off
immediately and remove the power cord from the outlet, then consult our service
personnel.
•Do not jolt or impact to the printer by stepping on, dropping or hitting the printer.
•Do not place the printer in a poorly ventilated area, or shut off the air vent of the
printer.
•Do not place the printer where chemical reactions occur, such as in laboratories or
where air is mixed with salt or gas.
•Do not use a power voltage or frequency other than those specified.
•Do not plug/unplug the power cord or attach/detach the interface cable by simply
grabbing the power cord or interface cable. Do not pull or carry the printer when the
tension of the power cord or interface cable is increased.
•Do not drop or put foreign matter such as clips and pins into the printer. This may
cause problems.
•Do not plug the power cord into an outlet with many loads.
•Do not spill drinks such as tea, coffee and juice on the printer or spray insecticide on
the printer. If drink or water is spilled, first be sure to turn the power off and remove the
power cord from the outlet, then consult our service personnel.
•Do not disassemble or modify the printer.
Discard or safely store the plastic packing bag. This bag should be kept away from
children. If the bag is pulled over a child’s head, it may cause suffocation.
WARNING

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General Precautions
1. Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them.
2. Do not drop or put foreign matter such as clips and pins into the printer. This may cause
problems.
3. Be careful when moving or carrying the printer. Dropping the printer may cause injury or
property damage.
4. Make sure if you open the top cover, it is opened all the way. If only partially open, the
cover could slam shut, possibly causing injury.
5. When the cover is open, be careful of the corners of the cover. They could cause injury.
6. Do not open the printer during printing.
7. When cleaning the surface of the printer case, do not use the cloth that is soaked in
thinner, trichloroethylene, benzine, ketone or similar chemicals.
8. Do not use the printer where there is a lot of oil, iron particles, or dust.
9. Do not spill liquids or spray insecticide on the printer.
10. Do not jolt or impact to the printer by stepping on, dropping or hitting the printer.
11. Operate the control panel properly. A careless, rough handling may cause problems or
malfunction. Do not use such sharp-edged tool as a ballpoint pen for operation.
12. Be careful of the edges of the plates so injury or property damage is possible.
13. If a problem occurs during printing, stop the printer immediately and unplug the power
cord from the outlet.
14. When printer trouble occurs, do not try to dissemble it. Instead, consult our service
personnel.

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Precautions When Installing the Printer
1. Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them.
2. Do not use or store the printer near fire, excessive moisture, in direct sunlight, near an air
conditioner or heater or other source of unusually high or low temperature or humidity or
excessive dust.
3. Do not place the printer where chemical reactions occur, such as in a laboratory.
4. Do not place the printer where air is mixed with salt or gas.
5. The printer must sit on a firm, level surface where there is ample ventilation. Never allow
the printer's air vent to be blocked by a wall or other object.
6. Do not put anything on the top of printer.
7. Do not place the printer near a radio or television, and do not use the same wall outlet for
the printer and radio or television. Radio or television reception could be adversely affected.
8. Do not use a power voltage or frequency other than those specified.
9. Do not put anything on the power cord or step on it.
10. Do not drag or carry the printer with the power cord or interface cable.
11. Avoid plugging the power cord into an outlet with many loads.
12. Do not bundle the power cord when inserting the plug.
13. Always grip the plug housing, not the cord, to plug/unplug the power cord.
14. Make certain the power is turned off before connecting/disconnecting the interface cable.
15. Avoid lengthening the signal cable or connecting it to any noise-producing device. If it is
unavoidable, use the shielded cable or twisted pair for each signal.
16. Place the printer near the outlet where the power cord can be unplugged easily to shut off
power.
17. Use the AC outlet that accepts a three-pronged plug. Otherwise, static electricity may be
generated and there will be danger of electric shock.

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Contents
Before Operation
FCC Compliance Statement for American Users ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅1
Compliance Statement for European Users ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅1
EMI Compliance Statement for Canadian Users ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅2
Important Safety Instructions ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅3
Notice ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅4
Safety Instructions ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅5
Warning ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅6
General Precautions ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅7
Precautions When Installing the Printer ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅8
Contents ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅9
Main Features ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅11
Model Description ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅12
Chapter 1 Setup
1 Confirmation of Carton Contents ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅14
2 Part Names and Functions ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅15
3 Connection to Power ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅18
4 Connection to a Computer ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅19
Chapter 2 Printer Operation
1 Power On/Off ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅22
2 Normal Operating Mode ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅24
3 Printer Configuration Setting Mode ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅25
4 Self-Test Mode & Hex Dump Mode ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅30
5 System Maintenance Mode ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅32
6 Returning to Factory Setting ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅35

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Contents
Chapter 3
Media and Ribbon
1 Kinds of Approved Media ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅38
2 Configuration of Approved Media (When Using Front Sensors) ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅39
3 Configuration of Approved Media (When Using Adjustable Sensor) ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅40
4 Media Setting ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅41
5 Kinds of Approved Ribbons ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅43
6 Ribbon Setting ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅44
Chapter 4
Printer Adjustments
1 Use of Media Other Than the Recommended
(Printhead Offset Adjustments – Media Thickness Adjustments) ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅48
2 Use of Narrow Media/Ribbons
(Printhead Pressure Adjustments) ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅49
3 Use of Narrow Media/Ribbons
(Ribbon Tension Adjustments) ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅50
4 Adjustable Sensor (For CLP-7201e) ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅52
5 Cleaning ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅53
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
1 Error Messages ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅56
2 Power Troubleshooting ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅60
3 Media Feed Troubleshooting ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅61
4 Ribbon Feed Troubleshooting ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅62
5 Print Troubleshooting ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅63
6 Interface Troubleshooting ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅64
Appendixes
1 Options ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅66
2 Specifications ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅68

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Main Features
Optimum ribbon tension
The Active Ribbon Control & Positioning technology used in this printer gives improved print
quality with a wide range of media and ribbon combinations. ARCP is designed to eliminate
ribbon wrinkling and slippage. Thus print registration and positioning especially with small
labels are improved.
When a ribbon is initially installed, the source ribbon spool is considerably larger than the
destination spool. By the end of the ribbon, this situation is reversed leading to noticeable
variations in ribbon tension. Our new ARCP technology is designed specifically to eliminate
this effect by equalizing the ribbon tension throughout the print run.
High-speed, high-quality printing
This printer adopts both a direct-thermal and thermal-transfer printing system with the line
thermal head and its unique control IC enables high-speed and high-quality printing.
Powerful control language
A powerful yet simple to use control language is standard to all of Citizen’s label printers
allowing easy design of labels and bar codes. Alternatively, Citizen provides printer drivers for
popular operating systems such as Windows™.
Easy operation
Thanks to the clam-shell mechanism, labels, media and ribbons are loaded easily and
maintenance such as head cleaning is carried out smoothly.
IEEE1284 Parallel, serial and USB ports as the standard
The enhanced parallel, serial and USB ports are provided as the standard to enable high-
speed data transmitting and industry compatible connectivity.
Adjustable sensor
The adjustable, moveable sensor, standard on the CLP-7201e, allows irregularly cut labels
and tags to be used with ease. The sensor can also detect black registration marks that are
not at the edge of the media.
LAN Ethernet and WiFi (optional)
The LAN Ethernet and WiFi interfaces are optionally available to meet the variety of needs of
computer-printer network.
Trademark Acknowledgement:
Windows: Microsoft Corporation

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Model Description
The following two models are available. The main different points between the two models
are shown below.
Model Print
resolution Printing speed Adjustable
media sensor Flash Memory
CLP-7201e 200dpi 2−7 IPS Standard Standard on-board
CLP-7202e 200dpi 2−7 IPS Optional Via PCMCIA card

Chapter 1 Setup
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Chapter 1
Setup
1 Confirmation of Carton Contents
2 Part Names and Functions
3 Connection to Power
4 Connection to a Computer

Chapter 1 Setup
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1 Confirmation of Carton Contents
Check that the following accessories are included with the printer in the carton.
The empty carton and packing materials should be stored for future shipping of the printer.
•Be careful when moving or carrying the printer and when taking the printer out of the
carton. The printer may cause injury or property damage if dropped. Be sure to grip
the printer housing firmly when taking it out of the carton. Do not grip the printer by
the foam packing material which may break, causing the printer to drop.
•When opening the cover, open it all the way. If only part way open, the cover could
slam shut, possibly causing injury.
•Be careful of the edge of the cover when the cover is opened. It may cause injury or
property damage.
•Be careful of the edges of the metal plates so injury or property damage is possible.
CAUTION
1 Confirmation of Carton Contents
roll guide
Thermal head cleaner
labels
printer
roll holder user’s manual
power cord paper core ink ribbon ribbon holders (two)

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2 Part Names and Functions
Front view
(1) Cover
Opens to allow loading of the media and
ribbon.
(2) Control panel
To set the printer configuration settings.
(See Chapter 2.)
(3) Ribbon holder
To attach the ribbon. (See Chapter 3.)
(4) Ribbon winder
To wind the ribbon after printing.
(See Chapter 3.)
(5) Roll holder
Holds the roll of media.
(6) Roll guide
Guides the roll of media. This is adjusted
according to the width of the media. (See
Chapter 3.)
(7) Media holder
Holds the roll holder. (See Chapter 3.)
(8) Open lever
To swing the printhead out of the way
when loading the media or cleaning the
printhead. (See Chapter 3.)
(9) Printhead pressure adjustment knob
(See Chapter 4.)
(10) Open guide
Holds down the media. The adjustable,
movable media sensor inside (available for
the model CLP-7201e) detects the media
position. (See Chapter 3.)
(11) Open guide lever
Pressing this opens the open guide to
replace the media. (See Chapter 3.)
(12) Front sensors
Detect the label or tag position. (See
Chapter 3.)
(13) Offset check window
Allows you to check the optimum position
of the printhead. (See Chapter 4.)
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Side view
(1) Adjust-screw
To change the ribbon tension setting on
the winding side. (See Chapter 4.)
(2) Rear tension knob
To change the ribbon tension setting on
the feeding side. (See Chapter 4.)
Rear view
(1) Serial interface connector
To connect the serial interface cable.
(2) USB interface connector
To connect the USB interface cable.
(3) Parallel interface connector
To connect the parallel interface cable.
(4) Power switch
To turn on or off the power.
(See Chapter 2.)
(5) Power inlet
To connect the power cord.
(6) PCMCIA memory card cover
To protect the PCMCIA memory card
from exposure to dust and foreign matter.
To install a PCMCIA memory card, first
unhook this cover, then slide it out. (See
Appendixes.)
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Control panel
(1) LCD
Displays the current printer status,
configuration settings, or an error message.
(2) LEDs
One LED is the power indicator and the
other the error indicator.
(3) PAUSE key
Temporarily pauses printing.
(4) FEED key
Feeds the media.
(5) STOP key
Stops the printer operating.
(6) Media gap adjustment control
To adjust the media gap sensor sensitivity.
(7) Black mark adjustment control
To adjust the black mark sensor sensitivity.
(8) LCD contrast adjustment control
To adjust the LCD contrast.
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3 Connection to Power
1. Check that the power switch to the printer is turned OFF.
2. Connect the connector of the power cord to the power inlet on the printer.
3. Insert the plug of the power cord in the AC outlet.
•Use an AC outlet that accepts a three-pronged plug. Otherwise, static electricity may
be generated and there will be danger of electric shock.
CAUTION
3 Connection to Power
power switch
power inlet
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C outlet