Citizen CLP-521 User Manual

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Troubleshooting
40
Indication
The LED do not light
up when printer power
is connected.
Paper is feeding, but
nothing is printed.
The printer is not
printing neatly.
Corrective action
1)Insert the plug of the power cord
correctly in the electric outlet.
2)Insert the connector of the power
cord correctly into the power inlet of
the printer.
3) Replace the power cord. Consult with
the dealer where the printer was
purchased to make sure you obtain a
cord made especially for the printer.
Note: Do not use any power cord
except one made especially for the
printer.
4) Check to make sure power is supplied
to the outlet. If there are any
problems, make sure power is supplied
to the building. Or find out if a power
failure has occurred.
5) If necessary, replace the main fuse in
the building’s fuse box, and reset the
main breaker. Ask a qualified
serviceman to carry out the
replacement.
1) If it is dirty, remove the dirt with the
attached head cleaner.
If a label is stuck to the head remove
it.
Note: Do not use a metal object to
remove a label stuck to the inside of
the printer. (This may damage the
print head.) If adhesive label material
is stuck to the print head, remove it
with a soft cloth soaked in ethyl
alcohol.
1) Set the appropriate printing density
using the menu or control software.
2) If it is dirty, clean it with ethyl alcohol.
If it is deformed, replace it.
Note: Consult with the dealer that
supplied the printer concerning the
replacement.
This chapter explains corrective actions taken when the printer malfunctions or when
an error message is displayed.
Items to check when a malfunction occurs
When the printer malfunctions during operation, take corrective action with reference
to the following table. If the corrective action does not solve the problem, consult
with the service personnel at the dealer where you purchased the printer.
Check
1) Is the plug of the power
cord correctly inserted into
the electric outlet?
2)Is the connector of the
power cord correctly
inserted into the power inlet
of the printer?
3) Is the power cord damaged?
4) Is power supplied to the
electric outlet the printer is
connected to?
5)Is the main fuse in the
building’s fuse box burnt
out?
1) Is the print head dirty?
Is a label stuck to the head?
1) Is the printing density too
high or too low?
2) Is the platen dirty?
Is it deformed?
Connection to Power
(p.16)
Cleaning (p.39)
Menu Setting Table
(p.32)

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