Casio CW-L300 Manuel d'utilisateur

ECW-L300User’s Guide• We recommend that you print on a disc* before you record anythingon it. Printing on a disc that already has data recorded on it

E 8Part 1 - DISC ModeDisc Printing TermsThe following defines a few disc printing terms that are used in this part of themanual. Print SurfaceThis is

9 ECreating a New LabelThis section explains how to specify the print area and select a label formatfor creating new disc printing data.• For informat

E 105. Press SET. Label FormatsThe label format determines the types and positions of text and logo data foreach block. There are a total of 24 diffe

11 EOutput SamplesThe following shows examples of labels that use logos.Inserting a Logo Into a LabelWhen creating a label using a LOGO format (LOGO 1

E 12To insert a logo into a label1. Perform steps 1 through 5 of the procedure under “To create a new disclabel” on page 9.2. On the label format sele

13 ESpecifying Character SpacingThere are two ways that characters can be spaced: proportional spacing anduniform spacing.With proportional spacing, t

E 14To specify text alignment1. While inputting text, press FORM.2. Use and to select ALIGN, and then press SET.3. Use and to select the alignment set

15 E4. Use and to select PRINT, and then press SET .5. Use and to select TAPE, and then press SET.• Pressing and toggles the selection on the above

E 16 To create a new tape label1. Press to turn on the printer.• A LAST DATA icon will also appear on the Main Menu if there is inputdata left over f

17 ECreating and Printing a Sequentially NumberedTape Label This label printer gives you a choice of six different numbering formats thatyou can use t

GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THEUNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).NOTICEThis equipment has been tested and found to c

E 186. Input the text for the COMMENT 1 box, and then press SET.Here we will input “File”.7. Change the starting number, if you want, and then press S

19 ECreating and Printing a Large Tape Label Though your printer can print on tapes up to 24mm wide, there may be timesthat you need to produce even l

E 2010. The screen shown here appears after printing of the last piece is com-plete.Combine the tapes to create the large label.• If you use the above

21 E To create and print a label with a logo1. Press to turn on the printer.2. Use and to select TAPE, and then press SET.• You can also press TAPE t

E 22Creating and Printing an Original (Free Design)Tape Label This section describes what you can do with the Free Design mode of theprinter, which le

23 E3. Input the text for the next first block.• Here we will input “Retail Package”.Indicates the block number where the cursor is currently located.

E 241. In the Free Design Mode, input the first line of text.• Here we will input “New Branch”.2. Press .The newline mark indicates a newline operati

25 EFREE DESIGN: Configuring Block FormSettingsYou can use the procedure in this section to configure direction, alignment,pitch, and block length set

E 26Use and to select the option you want:• NARROW: 2mm (1/16") block spacing• WIDE: 4mm (3/16") block spacing• NONE: 0mm (0") block sp

27 EMarginsYou can select from among the following four margin settings.Note• All of the margin measurements mentioned below are approximate.NARROWMED

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E 288. Press .Length value becomes highlighted.9. Use the number keys, or the (decrease) and (increase) keys tochange the block length setting.• The a

29 EFREE DESIGN: Aligning Tape Label TextThis section explains how to align tape label text within a block and how toalign blocks within a tape label.

E 30Example 2: Aligning blocks within a tape labelLEFTEQUALCENTERRIGHTImportant!• The block alignment setting is applied only when FIX is selected for

31 EFREE DESIGN: Changing the Size of Tape Label TextNormally when you print, the printer automatically selects the optimum char-acter size in accorda

E 32 To specify the size of a string of charactersExample: To change the size of “No Smoking” in the text “No Smokinghere!” to 1×××××31. In the Free

33 ESpecifying the Size of Text LinesYou can specify the size of text lines by selecting a format as shown below.Number of Lines12FormatABCDEABCDEF24

E 34Example:1. In the Free Design Mode, input the text you want.2. Press SIZE.3. Use and to select LINE, and then press SET.4. Use the cursor keys to

35 EFREE DESIGN: Using FramesThe printer comes with a selection of built-in frames that you can use in yourtape labels. See page 69 for a list of fram

E 36Example18mm wide tape cartridge To create a barcode tape label1. Press to turn on the printer.2. Use and to select TAPE, and then press SET.• You

37 EBarcodeEAN-13EAN-8UPC-AUPC-EITFCODE39CODABAR(NW-7)Barcode SpecificationsCheckDigit*1Ye sYe sYe sYes*2NoYe sNoYe sNoYe sPrintedDigits*313 digits8 d

E 2DangerAlkaline BatteriesPerform the following steps immediately if fluid leaking fromalkaline batteries ever gets into your eyes.1. Do not rub your

E 38Using Tape LabelsTape Cut ModesWhen you are printing a series of tape labels, the tape cut mode controlswhether or not a cut operation is performe

39 E FULL+HALF CUT• FULL+HALF CUT perform a full cut at the end of each label, and a half cutnear the beginning of each label to make the backing pap

E 40Cut Modes and MarginsThe following shows how the tape cut type (full or half) and margin length are affected by the tape cut mode and margin setti

41 EPart 3 - Inputting and Editing LabelTextThis section describes everything you need to know about deleting andediting text you have already input.M

E 42About the CODE keyThe CODE key makes it possible to input punctuation needed for a number ofdifferent languages. The following shows the key opera

43 EInputting IllustrationsYour printer gives you a choice of 124 illustrations that you can use in yourlabels.To input illustrations1. With the curso

E 44Clearing Input TextUse the following steps to clear text on the input screen.To clear all text1. Press FUNCTION and then BS (CLS).• If you are del

45 EUsing Phrase MemoryPhrase memory provides storage of nine phrases you can recall and inputinto your labels. Initially, phrase memory records 1 thr

E 46When you save input text in phrase memory• If the text includes character size marks, new line marks, block marksand so on, these characters are s

47 EUsing Copy and PasteYou can copy text data you have input in one location, and paste it into an-other location. To copy text1. Input the text you

3 EWarningDropping and rough treatmentContinued use of the product after it has been damaged due todropping or other rough treatment creates the risk

E 48Do this:Use the cursor keys.Press FUNCTION followedby , , , or .Press 1 so BLACK ishighlighted on the display.Press 2 so WHITE ishighlighted on th

49 ETo recall a user character1. With the cursor located in the input screen where you want to input theuser character, press FUNCTION and then press

E 50Part 4 - Controlling the Appearanceof TextThe operations in this section explain how to select fonts, and how to usefont attributes (styles and ef

51 ETo apply the font setting to this text:All of the text in the labelAll of the text in the current block(Free Design Mode only)All of the text in t

E 525. Use and to select the range of text for the STYLE setting you want,and then press SET.• If you select ALL for Free Design Mode text, press SET.

53 EUsing EFFECT Menu AttributesThe EFFECT menu lets you apply the text attributes shown below to label textin the Free Design Mode. To remove all EF

E 54Part 5 - Saving, Recalling andDeleting LabelsTo save a label1. Create the label you want to save.2. After you finish inputting text, the following

55 EDemo PrintingDemo printing uses built-in data to demonstrate the type of disc printing andtape label printing that can be performed by the printer

E 5610. Use and to select the print area you want to print, and then pressSET.11.Insert a disc into the printer.12. Press SET to start printing.• Both

57 E3. Replace the battery cover.Important!• The printer may suddenly turn off during printing if battery power goes low.Because of this, use of the b

E 4CautionConnection precautionConnect only items that are specified for the product to itsconnectors. Connecting a non-specified item creates the ris

E 58Caring for the PrinterDisc and tape label printing can become unclear if the printer's print head andrubber roller become dirty. Perform the

59 EClean the print head and roller.(page 58)Change to AC adaptor poweror load a fresh set of batteries(supplied by you). (page 57)Adjust the print de

E 60DISC ModeSymptomThe printingoperation isfinishednormally,but nothingis printed.Recommended ActionLoad a new ink ribboncassette (option). (StartupG

61 ETAPE ModeSymptom Recommended ActionPossible CauseI cannotinsert adisc intothe printer.Printing willnot start.A tape cartridge isloaded in the prin

E 62Change to AC adaptor poweror load a fresh set of batteries(supplied by you). (page 57)Remove the tape cartridge.After making sure that the inkribb

63 EError MessagesMessageSee page:Cause and ActionMessageSee page:Cause and ActionDATA ERROR!INITIALIZE THEPRINTER!ENTIRE PHRASECOULD NOT BERECALLED!I

E 64MessageSee page:Cause and Action MessageSee page:Cause and ActionLOW BATTERY!LOW BATTERY!CONTINUE TOPRINT?SET/ESCMEMORY FULL!• Battery power is lo

65 EMessageSee page:Cause and Action MessageSee page:Cause and ActionNOT ENOUGHMEMORY!SET/ESCNOW PRINTINGODD (EVEN) NUMBEROF DIGITS!PENDING DATA WILLB

E 66MessageSee page:Cause and Action MessageSee page:Cause and ActionPRINT ERROR!LOAD AN INK RIBBONCASSETTE!PRINT ERROR!NO INK RIBBON!PRINT ERROR!PLAC

67 EMessageSee page:Cause and Action MessageSee page:Cause and ActionTOO MANYCHARACTERS!SOME WERE NOTCOPIEDTOO MANYCHARACTERS!SOME WERE NOTPASTEDTOO M

5 EOperating PrecautionsObserve the following precautions to ensure that the printer provides you withthe years of trouble-free operation for which it

E 68● NUMBER● GREEK, RUSSIAN● SYMBOL● DINGBATIllustrationsSymbols, Dingbats, and Special Characters

69 EFrames

E 70TypeFOR-MATNum-ber12345678910Input ItemTITLETITLETITLE1TITLE2TITLECOMMENTCOMMENTTITLETITLECOMMENTCOMMENTTITLETITLE1TITLE2TITLE3TITLECOMMENT1COMMEN

71 ETypeAUTONum-ber12Input ItemTITLETITLE1TITLE2Vertical Size(mm/inch)15~3/9⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄16"~1⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄8"6~3/1⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄4"~1⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄8"6~3/1⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄4"

E 72Supported Tape Widths DISCCase Label6×9×12×1824 TAPEFree DesignFrameEnlarged LabelBar CodeNumberingLogo6×××9×××12×1824MaximumverticalsizeTotalve

73 EEnlarged Label Printing Tape Widths andCharacter Sizes2 Pieces3 Pieces4 Pieces6, 9×××1224/15/16"36/1 7/16"48/17/8"1830/13/16"4

E 74SpecificationsModel : CW-L300InputKeyboard Layout : Typewriter (QWERTY)Character TypesAlpha : 52 (A to Z, a to z); 99 (Á, ß, Ç, etc.)Numbers : 10G

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E 6Creating and Printing an Original (Free Design) Tape Label...22FREE DESIGN: Using Text Blocks ... 22FREE DESIGN

7 EPart 6 - Configuring the Printer Setup......... 55Demo Printing ................