Citizen CL-S521 User Manual

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Chapter 2 Printer Operation
Normal Operating Mode
LED Functions
In addition to normal operating mode, when an abnormal condition is
detected in the printer, an alarm sounds and each LED either lights up or
ashes to indicate the type of error.
1
POWER LED
It lights up when printer power is
turned on. (green)
2
PRINT LED
This is lit when the printer is able to
print. (green)
3
CONDITION LED
This is on when selecting settings.
(orange)
4
ERROR LED
This is lit or ashes when the printer is
in error status. (red)
Table of Alarm and Error Indications
Item PRINT LED
CONDITION
LED
ERROR LED
When the STOP key has been pushed OFF OFF OFF
Abnormal head temperature
ON OFF ON OFF
OFF
Abnormal motor temperature
ON OFF ONOFF
OFF
Head open OFF OFF

Media end OFF OFF
ON OFF
Media out
(media location cannot be detected)
OFF
ON OFF ON OFF
Abnormal head resistance OFF
ON OFF ONOFF
Communication error
(reception buer overrun)
OFF
ON OFF
OFF
Communication error
(parity, framing)
Communication error
(transmission buer overow)
Auto cutter abnormality
(jamming etc.)
OFF OFF ON
Auto cutter temperature abnormal
ON OFF ONOFF
OFF
Time Axis
→

: ON,

: OFF
Wide on/o marks indicate slow LED ashing.
Small circle on/o marks indicate quick LED ashing.
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Citizen CL-S521 Specifications

General

Print technology	Direct thermal
Maximum resolution	203 DPI
PC connected	Yes
Standard interfaces	USB 1.1, Serial
Optional connectivity	Ethernet, Serial (RS-232)
USB 1.1 ports quantity	1
Connectivity technology	Wired
Flash memory	4 MB
Internal memory	16 MB
Compatible operating systems	Windows 7/XP/2003/2008/Vista
Form factor	Desktop
Core diameter	25 mm
Media thickness	0.0635 - 0.254 mm
Maximum media length	1625.6 mm
Maximum roll diameter	125 mm
Supported paper width	12.5 - 118.1 mm
Media thickness (imperial)	0.0025 - 0.01 \
Supported paper width (imperial)	0.50 - 4.65 \
Product color	Gray
Housing material	Metal, Plastic

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	289 mm
Width	231 mm
Height	183 mm
Weight	3600 g