Note : If the optional Ethernet or wireless LAN port is used, the standard
parallel port is removed from the printer, so the parallel interface
cannot be used.
Connection Remove Packing Self Tests and Printer Configuration
Connection to Power
Check that the power switch to the printer is turned OFF.
Connect the connector of the power cord to the power cord
inlet on the printer.
Insert the plug of the power cord in the AC outlet.
Turn OFF the power switches of both the printer and the
computer.
Connect one end of the interface cable to the interface
connector on the back of the printer and secure it with locks
or locking screws, where available.
Connect the other end of the interface cable to the interface
connector on the computer and secure it with locks or
locking screws, where available.
When you are changing a menu value, pressing the "PAUSE" key (YES) causes
the printer to save the currently selected parameter. The CONDITION LED
flashes briefly. Do not turn off the power to the printer at this time as this
may cause a malfunction.
If the power is accidentally turned off, first reset the printer to factory
defaults.
Removing the packing material
The printer is shipped with adhesive tape in place to hold
the top cover closed. Simply remove the two pieces of tape
on either side of the top cover. Then simply open the cover
by lifting up and tipping it backwards.
There is another strip of adhesive tape that must be
removed which holds the mechanism closed for shipping.
Remove the tape and attached paper by carefully peeling
from the plastic case.
Retain the tape should you need to transport the printer
again. A further piece of packing paper is inside the
mechanism and you can remove this when the head is
opened as explained below.
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Connection to a Computer
This product has three interfaces that can be used to receive printing
data: a serial port (RS232C), parallel port (IEEE1284), and a USB port
(USB1.1). An optional internal Ethernet port or Wireless LAN can be
added by your dealer.
With the exception of a wireless LAN connection, an interface cable is
necessary to connect the printer to a computer.
To connect the cable, proceed as follows:
Use an AC outlet that accepts a three-pronged plug.
Otherwise, static electricity may be generated and there will be
danger of electric shock.
Caution
Fixed media guide
Sensor arm
Movable media
guide
Head unit
Media width adjustment
Media thickness adjustment
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Driver Installation
The computer may automatically detect the presence of the new printer
when it is first started, depending on the computer type, interface and
operating system. Follow any on-screen instruction and also instructions
supplied with any additional CD-ROM or floppy disk included with your
printer.
Your supplier will assist you with the correct drivers and software which
are compatible with your particular computer system.
Self Test Print
Performing a self test print is an easy way to check on the state of printer setting
and printing quality. Install the media as explained in section 4 and then operate
the printer as follows.
For label media
Turn on printer power while pushing the FEED
key. When the PRINT LED has begun to flash
slowly, release the FEED key.
For continuous media
Turn on printer power while pushing the FEED
key. When the PRINT LED has stopped flashing
slowly and has begun to flash rapidly, release
the FEED key.
The printer will produce the self test shown,
then it will stop. To repeat, press the FEED key
again. To exit, switch of the printer.
Printer Configuration Menu
If the printer power is turn on while the MODE/REPEAT key is pressed, the printer
enters menu setup mode. In this mode, the printer’s configuration can be changed
using the VuePrint Menu System. During menu setting mode, the PRINT LED and
CONDITION LED are on. Media must be installed in the printer to use the
VuePrint menu system.
Shown below is a sample menu output from the CLP-521 VuePrint menu system.
This particular example is changing the print speed and print darkness then continues
through the remainder of the “Print Setup” menu.
The actual output from the printer is "vertically reversed" due to the way the printer
outputs the menu options. Please look at the example below to see how the output
changes.
Media Adjustments
Using the Self Test Print shown above, you can make adjustments to the printer
settings such as media width and media thickness (printhead pressure). The
location of these two adjustments is explained in section 4-h.
The first sample, left, shows an incorrectly set
“media thickness adjustment”. For standard label
media, it is recommended you set the blue dial to
the “0” position.
The second sample, left, shows an incorrectly set
“media width adjustment”. For 4-inch or 100mm
wide media, the adjuster should be set to the “9”
position on the blue dial.
The settings shown above are for general label
media and may not apply to specialist media.
Media Installation
Installing the Media
Push the large blue-head open lever to release the head unit
and sensor arm. It can be opened to the position shown
below by lifting the head unit by hand.
Firstly, slide the two black plastic parts of the media holder
assembly together. Ensure correct alignment of the guide
with the bar as it can only be installed in one direction.
Slide the roll of media over the media bar. The media guide
must be on the right side of the roll of media (as viewed from
the front of the printer) with the flat surface of the media
guide touching the roll.
Set the media roll and media holder in to the printer as
shown above. It is advisable to pull a length of media
forwards and through the mechanism ready for later
positioning.
Move the media roll so it is touching the leftside of the
housing. Then slide the black media guide so it is touching
the media on the right side. Do not try to hold the media
too tightly with these guides as it will cause the printer to jam
during printing.
You may need to adjust the media sensors as described in
section 6. This will depend on the media types you are using.
Lower and lock the head unit. Align it with the width of the media that
has been set, then set the media width and media thickness adjustment
dials. See section 5 for more info.
With the power switched on, push the FEED key to feed the media.
It will halt at the next print start position.
Align the media with the left fixed media guide (2 locations), align the
right movable media guide with the media width, and lower the sensor
arm.
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Large blue-head open lever
It is pushed to either select the current menu option
or to save the new setting after which it advances to
the next menu.
Whilst changing a menu value (such as head
temperature), pressing this key displays the next menu
value available but does not save the setting.
In the “main menu“, pressing this key moves to the
next menu available.
With some menu options such as head temperature,
there is more than one “digit” than can be changed.
This key moves the cursor to the next digit.
Exits the current menu or the VuePrint menu system.
PAUSE key :
(YES/Select/Save)
STOP key :
(NO/Next Item/Change Value)
FEED key (Next digit):
MODE/REPEAT key :
(Exit to previous menu)
Functions of the keys
After each menu item is printed, the printer will also print the function of each of
the buttons at that time. They vary slightly depending on the menu selected but
generally fit the following guidelines:
Caution
For further information and more detailed instructions on the use of your new CLP-521 printer, please
refer to the complete user manual included on the CD-ROM accompanying your printer.
For non-standard media sizes and shapes, you may need to adjust the media sensors from their usual positions.
To detect gaps between labels and for media with notches or
holes, use the transparent or see-through sensor:
First, move the lower sensor to the center of the media installed or in line with
the hole or notch in the media. Then align the upper sensor marker with the
lower sensor marker as shown in the diagram below.
To reset to factory positions, slide both the sensors to their right-most
positions.
To detect media with black ‘registration’ marks on the back of the
media, use the reflective sensor:
In reflective sensor mode, only the lower sensor is used.
Adjust the position of the lower reflective sensor so that the marker is at the center
of the black mark on the media as shown below.
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YES/Select/Save
Next digit
Exit to previous menu
NO/Next Item/
Change Value
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