KL-7000 Owner's manual Introduction Congratulations on your selection of the CASIO KL-7000 Label Printer. The CASIO Label Printer makes it possible for you to print adhesive labels for a wide variety of applications such as name tags, cassette tape labels, floppy disks, binders, and other applications. You can produce attractive original labels thanks to such features as: · · · · · · Variable tape sizes (6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm) Two fonts (serif, sans-serif) Four character styles (normal, outline, shadow, raised) Various effects Illustrations Quick formats and preset layouts You can even store data in memory for instant recall when you need it. All of this makes the CASIO Label Printer the perfect tool for just about all of your labeling needs! Important! · Contact a nearby dealer whenever you require servicing. · Note that the manufacturer shall not be held liable for any losses, or for many claims by third parties which may arise out of the use of this product. · Note that the manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damages incurred as a result of data losses caused by malfunctions, repairs, or interruptions of power supply. · It is up to the user to keep backup records of important data. 1 Contents Part 1 Getting Acquainted .................. 4 Part 4 Important Precautions ........................................ 4 General Guide .................................................... 6 Label Printer Menus ........................................... 8 Deleting and Inserting Characters ............................... 23 Moving the Cursor ............................................ 23 To move the cursor .................................... 23 Deleting Individual Characters ......................... 23 To delete characters using the BS key ..... 23 Part 2 Getting Ready ........................... 9 To delete characters using the DEL key ... 24 Deleting a Series of Characters ....................... 24 To delete a series of characters ................ 24 Using the CLS Function ................................... 24 To clear all text from the display ............... 24 To clear specific text .................................. 25 Overwrite and Insert ......................................... 25 Overwrite ................................................... 25 Insert ......................................................... 26 To switch between overwrite and insert .... 26 Power Supply ..................................................... 9 Replacing Batteries ............................................ 9 To replace the memoryback-up battery .... 10 To replace the main batteries ................... 10 AC Adaptor ....................................................... 11 To connect the AC adaptor ........................ 11 Switching Power On and Off ............................ 11 Resetting the Memory ...................................... 11 To reset the memory .................................. 11 Power On Recall Function ................................ 12 Auto Power Off Function .................................. 12 Tape Cartridges ................................................ 12 To load a tape cartridge ............................. 12 To specify the tape width ........................... 14 Display Contrast ............................................... 15 Sound Effects ................................................... 15 To cancel sound effects when switching power on ............................... 15 To switch sound effects on and off ............ 15 Setting the message language ......................... 16 To set the message language ................... 16 Setting the unit of measurement ...................... 16 Demo Print ....................................................... 17 To produce a demo print using tape other than 6mm .................................... 17 To produce a demo print using 6mm tape ............................................. 17 Part 5 Character Attributes and Text Effects ............................. 27 Specifying Character Attributes ........................ 27 To specify attributes before inputting characters ............................................ 27 To change attributes in the middle of text ................................................... 28 To change attributes or effects of existing text .......................................... 28 Changing Fonts ................................................ 29 How to tell the current font settings .......... 29 To change the font setting ......................... 29 Changing Character Styles .............................. 30 How to tell the current style settings ......... 30 To change the style setting ........................ 31 Changing Character Size ................................. 32 About Auto Fit ............................................ 32 About the FIT mark .................................... 32 Part 3 Inputting Characters, Symbols, and Illustrations ...................... 18 How to tell the current size settings .......... 33 To change the characters size .................. 33 Assigning Text Effects ...................................... 34 Changing Text Effects ...................................... 34 To assign text effects ................................. 34 To remove text effects ............................... 35 Display Symbols and Indicators ....................... 18 Basic Alpha-Numeric Input ............................... 20 To input alpha-numeric characters ............ 20 About the CODE key... ..................................... 21 To input special symbols ............................ 21 To input illustrations ................................... 22 2 Part 6 FORM Menu Functions .......... 37 Preset Phrases ................................................. 56 To print a preset phrases ........................... 56 Numbering ........................................................ 56 To print a numbered series ........................ 56 Fundamentals of Label Layout ......................... 37 Creating and Deleting Blocks ........................... 38 To create a block ....................................... 38 To delete a block mark ............................... 38 Character Pitch ................................................ 38 To specify the character pitch ................... 38 Block Length .................................................... 39 To specify a block length ........................... 39 To cancel block length settings ................. 40 Tape Length ..................................................... 41 To select a preset tape length ................... 41 To specify your own tape length ............... 42 To cancel a tape length setting ................. 43 Auto Feed ......................................................... 43 To select a feed option ............................... 44 Block Spacing .................................................. 44 To specify the block spacing ...................... 44 To specify vertical printing ......................... 44 Mirror Image ..................................................... 45 To specify mirror image ............................. 45 Text Alignment .................................................. 45 To specify text alignment ........................... 46 Justification ...................................................... 47 To switch justification on and off ............... 47 Part 9 Printing .................................... 58 Printing a Tape ................................................. 58 To print a tape ............................................ 58 To show the image display ........................ 59 To show the layout display ......................... 59 To feed tape ............................................... 59 To adjust the print density .......................... 60 Frame Printing .................................................. 60 To add a frame around the outside of the printing area ............................... 60 Part 10 Memory .................................... 62 Storing Data ..................................................... 62 To store data into memory ......................... 62 Recalling Data .................................................. 62 To recall data from memory ....................... 63 Deleting Text .................................................... 63 To delete text from memory ....................... 64 Part 11 Reference ................................ 65 Part 7 Quick Formats ........................ 48 Cleaning the Printer Head and Roller .............. 65 To clean the printer head and roller .......... 65 Resetting .......................................................... 66 About the Label Printer's Keys ......................... 67 Troubleshooting ................................................ 69 To select a built-in format ........................... 49 To cancel a built-in format .......................... 50 Part 8 Presets ..................................... 51 Messages ......................................................... 71 Initial Settings ................................................... 72 Symbols, Illustrations and Frames .................. 73 Preset (Auto) Layouts ....................................... 74 Application Examples ....................................... 78 Specifications ................................................... 79 Using the presets menu ................................... 51 Preset (Auto) Layouts ....................................... 51 To use a preset layout to create a label .................................................. 51 To print a label made with a preset layout ........................................ 53 To store a preset layout label in memory ................................................ 53 To recall a preset layout label from memory ................................................ 54 To delete a preset layout label from memory ................................................ 55 3 Part 1 Getting Acquainted This part of the manual provides you with important information you need to know in order to use the Label Printer to its full potential. Be sure to read it carefully before using the Label Printer for the first time. Important Precautions · Keep your Label Printer out of areas subject to temperature extremes, moisture and direct sunlight. The recommended temperature range is 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F). · Don't let coffee, juice or other liquids splash onto the Label Printer. · Never let paper clips, pins or other foreign objects get into the tape outlet slot or printer of the Label Printer. · Do not pile heavy objects on top of the Label Printer. · Never try to take the Label Printer apart or attempt your own maintenance. · Do not drop your Label Printer, and avoid strong impact. 4 · Do not pull on the tape or try to force it back into the Label Printer. · Do not use benzine, thinner, or other volatile chemicals to clean the exterior of the Label Printer. Use a soft dry cloth or a cloth dampened with a weak solution of a mild neutral detergent and water. Wring the cloth out until all excess moisture is removed. · A dirty printer head can cause printing to become smudged. When this happens, clean off the printer head by wiping it with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol (page 65). · Use of the Label Printer next to a television or radio may interfere with reception. 5 General Guide Front Loquid crystal display (LCD) Power keys Switch power on and off Tape cartridge compartment Tape cutter Press to cut tape. Tape outlet Contrast dial Adjusts the darkness of the characters on the LCD. Carrying handle Function keys Letter keys 6 Back/Left Side AC adaptor plug For connection of the optionally available AC adaptor. Bottom Main battery compartment Back-up batterry compartment 7 Label Printer Menus Label Printer operation is designed to be as simple as possible, thanks to on-screen menus that you can use to select the settings you need. Each menu is described in detail in the sections that follow in this manual, but note the following general points. · The item that is highlighted in a menu is the one that is currently selected. Currently selected item FUNC SHIFT CODE VERT MIROR OVER CAPS Yes SET No ESC INPUT DENSITY SOUND WIDTH · Use K and L to move the highlighting up and down and change the selected item. · Press SET to execute the highlighted item, or ESC to exit the displayed menu (and return to the previous menu or screen) without selecting anything. · When you press SET to execute a menu item, the Label Printer either moves on to the next menu, or it executes the selected function and returns to the text input screen that you started from. 8 Part 2 Getting Ready This part of the manual tells you how to load batteries and the tape cartridge, and how to perform other basic setups for the Label Printer. Important! Be sure to ...