Citizen CMP-10 User manual

MOBILE THERMAL PRINTER
MODEL CMP-10
CMP-10BT
User’s Manual

This printer conforms to the following Standards:
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC,
92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC and the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
LVD : EN60950
EMC : EN55022 Class B
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN55024
R&TTE: EN300328
EN301489-1, -17
This declaration is applied only for 230V model.
Declaration of Conformity
For Unites States
In order to comply with FCC radio-frequency radiation exposure guidance for an
uncontrolled exposure, this device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
For Canada
Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or
pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for
the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s
web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
●Before using this product, be sure to read through this manual. After
having read this manual, keep it in a safe, readily accessible place for
future reference.
●The information contained herein is subject to change without prior
notice.
●Reproduction or transfer of part or all of this document in any means is
prohibited without permission from CBM.
●Note that CBM is not responsible for any operation results regardless
of missing, error, or misprinting in this manual.
●Note that CBM is not responsible for any trouble caused as a result of
using options or consumables that are not specified in this manual.
●Except explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service,
disassemble or repair this product.
●Note that CBM is not responsible for any damage attributable to incorrect
operation/handling or improper operating environments which are not
specified in this manual.
●Data are basically for temporary use, not stored for a long period or
permanently. Please note that CBM is not responsible for damage or
lost profit resulting from the loss of data caused by accidents, repairs,
tests or other occurrence.
●If you find loss of information, error, or uncertain matter, please contact
your CBM dealer.
●If you find any disordered or missing page (s), contact you CBM dealer
for replacement.
Company names and product names in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of relevant companies.
Copyright © 2002 Japan CBM Corporation

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
About Pictogram
Precautions and notices necessary to follow for preventing hazards to the user or
other person or their properties are defined as shown below. Hazards and degrees
of damage that may be caused by ignoring the instructions are categorized as
shown below. Please be familiar with the content of these definitions before
reading this manual.
Definition of Pictogram
Danger Indicates the case that may result in
death or serious injury.
Warning
Caution
This symbol indicates that using the
product improperly in defiance of this
symbol may result in death or serious
injury.
This symbol indicates that using the
product improperly in defiance of this
symbol may result in injury or damage
to properties.
This symbol indicates the hazard that needs precautions.
This symbol indicates prohibited actions.
This symbol indicates mandatory actions.

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Precautions in Handling Printer
WARNING
●If the product is kept in use under abnormal condition such as
generation of heat, smoke, or abnormal odor, a fire may occur.
Immediately turn the printer power off, remove the battery, and
contact our service agent.
●If any foreign matter (metal tip, water, liquid) enters the product,
immediately turn the printer power OFF, remove the battery, and
contact our service agent. Ignoring this instruction may result in
a fire.
CAUTION
●Do not place the printer on a shaky table or other unbalanced
place. The printer may drop or fall resulting in injury.
●Avoid using or storing in the following place. Damage to printer
may be caused.
•In a car parked in a sunny place, a place exposed to direct
sunlight, near heat generating equipment, or the like.
•A place where temperature or humidity is excessively high or
low, or its change is radical.
•A dusty place.
•A place likely to get a splash of water or liquid.
●Never drop nor give strong shock or vibration. Fault or damage
may be caused.
●Avoid entry of foreign material. Otherwise, fault may occur.
●Do not use volatile liquid (thinner, benzine, etc.) or wet cloth when
cleaning the printer. Deterioration or discoloration may occur.
Use a dry, soft cloth for cleaning.
●Do not move the printer or give any shock or vibration to it while
the printer is in operation or in standby operation. The printer
power may be disconnected and the print data may be lost.

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●Do not touch the print head or paper cutter while replacing print
paper. Heated print head may cause burn. The cutter may cause
injury to the hand.
Precautions on Using Printer
●Use of print paper other than specified may result in not only
deteriorated print quality but shortened life of print head (printing
portion).
●Do not tap or rub the print head with edged or hard material.
●When dew condensation is present on the print head, dry it
completely before printing. Printing with dew condensation may
damage the print head.
●Do not use the battery other than specified.
CAUTION
WARNING

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WARNING
DANGER
●Entering battery liquid may result in loss of eyesight. Immediately
wash eyes with fresh water and get medical care.
●Keep the following in mind when handling battery. Otherwise,
liquid leakage, heat generation, and explosion may result.
• Do not throw battery into fire or do not apply heat.
• Do not peel or scratch the external tube.
• Soldering is prohibited.
• Do not give strong shock to battery or throw it away.
• Do not short-circuit the positive and negative terminals with a
metal such as metal wire.
●Never disassemble or modify battery. Otherwise, liquid leakage,
heat generation, or explosion may occur.
Precautions on Using Battery
●If battery liquid attaches to skin or cloth, immediately wash it out
with fresh water. Otherwise, skin disorder may be caused.
CAUTION
●Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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●Do not dip battery in water or sea water. Wet battery may generate
heat or may be subject to corrosion.
●Do not use or leave battery at high temperature. Using or leaving
battery in a place of high temperature may result in liquid leakage,
deteriorated performance, or shortened lifetime.
●Keep battery beyond the reach of a baby or child. Pay attention
not to let a child take out the battery.
●If the battery is used for the first time, be sure to charge it
completely before use.
●If any abnormality is found while the battery is in use, stop the
operation and carry the battery in local sales agent.
●The battery in the printer is shipped partially charged. Please fully
charge the battery prior to using the printer.
Carry used battery in recycling agent.
●Before printing, confirm that print paper is set straight forward at
the exit from the print (thermal) head. Skewed setting may result
in paper jamming.
●To prevent skewed insertion of paper, use the following form for
the end of paper.
CAUTION
Precautions on Setting Print Paper
NGOK NG NG
CAUTION

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CAUTION
●Print density may change with the kind of print paper. Print
density is adjusted by the Print Density Set command in
Command Reference. For details, refer to Command Reference
(Separate sheets).
●Observe the following when using thermal paper. Thermal paper
is not resistant to discoloration, deterioration in quality, and thin
printing.
•Do not let printed thermal paper exposed to light for a long
time.
•Avoid exposure to high temperature, humidity, liquid, or
sunlight.
•When keeping the printer thermal paper on a board, do not
use paste, adhesive, or adhesive tape containing volatile
organic solvent.
•For long-time storage, use thermal paper of high storage type
or copy it with plain paper copier.
•Avoid contact with a film of vinyl chloride for a long time.
•Avoid using ammonia. Do not put thermal paper near the paper
copied by use of ammonia.
•Avoid putting sweat or grease from your hands on the surface
(printed or to be printed) of thermal paper.
•Store thermal paper in a dark place with average temperature
below 25°C and relative humidity below 65% .
●Using print paper with a thickness outside the recommended
range may cause improper print quality.
Precautions on Using Thermal Paper (Print Paper)

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WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
●With one side of the connector connected to this product, do not
touch the metal part of the other connector.
Precautions on Using Special Serial Cable
●Static electricity may cause breakdown of internal circuit of this
product.
●Do not leave this product with a cable wound around it for a long
time. Disconnection or discoloration may result.
●Plugging and unplugging the contactor shall be done securely in
the correct direction.
●Do not use the product at a voltage and frequency other than
specified.
●Do not use AC adapter other than specified.
●Before use, confirm that the power receptacle has sufficient
capacity.
●Do not connect to the power receptacle where multiple
connections are used.
●Do not step on, tap, or put any object, on the cable of the AC
adapter.
●Before connecting or disconnecting AC adapter, turn the printer
power OFF. Do the operation securely.
Precautions on Using AC Adapter