Citizen CLP-521 User Manual

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Appendixes
Interfaces
This printer is connected to a computer and prints according to commands
sent from the computer.
There are three types of computer interfaces, and these are connected to
devices suited to each type of interface. The printer can also be connected
to a computer by the optional Ethernet (LAN) and wireless LAN(WiFi).
System Start/stop asynchronous duplex communication
Signal level RS-232C
Baud rate 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,57600, 115200bps
Bit length 7Bit, 8Bit
Stop bit 1Bit 2Bit
Parity Odd, even, none
Connector D-SUB 25PIN
Serial Interface
Specifications
Pin No. Signal code Signal name Function
1 FG Protective Protective grounding
grounding
2 TXD Transmitted data Signal line that transmits data from the
printer to other devices
3 RXD Received data Signal line that transmits data from other
devices to the printer
4 RTS Transmission Pull up to +12V through 3.3kΩ
request
5 NC ------ Not used
6 DSR Data set relay Signal line that is active when an external
device can interface with the printer
7 SGND Signal line Shows the ground level of the signal line
ground
8-19 NC ------ Not used
20 DTR Data terminal Signal line that is active when an external
relay device can interface with the printer
21-24 NC ------ Not used
25 VCC +5V (FACTRY USE ONLY )
Signal line and pin arrangement

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