Citizen CLP-521 User Manual

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CONTENTS
Before Operation
Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR EUROPEAN USERS----------------------------- 4
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS ----------------------- 4
EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS------------------------ 5
ETAT DE CONFORMITE EMI A L’USAGE DES UTILISATEURS CANADIENS ----- 5
Important Safety Instructions------------------------------------------------------- 6
Notice--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------ 8
Chapter 1 Setup
Confirmation of Carton Contents -------------------------------------------------10
Part Names and Functions---------------------------------------------------------- 11
Connection to Power ---------------------------------------------------------------16
Driver Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------16
Connection to a Computer --------------------------------------------------------17
Chapter 2 Printer Operation
Power ON/OFF ----------------------------------------------------------------------18
Normal Operating Mode -----------------------------------------------------------19
Setting the Media ------------------------------------------------------------------ 21
Mode Settings ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments
Sensor Adjustments --------------------------------------------------------------- 34
Media Thickness Adjustment ----------------------------------------------------- 37
Media Width Adjustment ---------------------------------------------------------- 38
Cleaning ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting --------------------- 40
Appendixes
Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
Interfaces --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
Replacing the Interface Board ---------------------------------------------------- 51

Citizen CLP-521 Specifications

General

Print technology	Direct thermal
USB port	No
RS-232 interface	Yes
Optional connectivity	Ethernet
USB 1.1 ports quantity	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Connectivity technology	Wired
Power requirements	100 - 240V, 50 / 60Hz
Compatible operating systems	Windows 2000/XP
Flash memory	2 MB
Certification	UL, C-UL, FCC: class A, CCC, CE Marking
Internal memory	8 MB
Number of fonts	2
Built-in barcodes	PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Built-in processor	32 Bit RISC
Mean cycles between failures (MCBF)	1000
Core diameter	25.4 mm
Media thickness	0.0635 - 0.254 mm
Maximum label width	104 mm
Maximum label length	812 m
Maximum roll diameter	127 mm
Supported paper width	19.5 - 118 mm

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	289 mm
Width	231 mm
Height	186 mm