KL-100

Users Guide
Important Safety Precautions
Note of the following safety precautions before using the label printer for the first time. Keep these safety precautions and operating instructions on hand for future reference.
About safety precaution symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual and on the product itself to alert you and others to the risk of personal and material injury. Warning This symbol indicates an item that can result in death or serious personal injury if ignored. Caution This symbol indicates an item that can result in serious personal injury or material damage if ignored.
AC adaptor Do not allow the power cord to become damaged or broken, and never modify, over bend, twist, or pull it. Never place heavy objects on the power cord, and never expose it to direct heat. A damaged power cord creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. Use only the AC adaptor specified for this unit (optional AD-A95100). Use of another AC adaptor creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. Should the power cord become seriously damaged (internal wiring is exposed or cut), request servicing from your original dealer. Use of a seriously damaged power cord creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. Never touch the AC adaptor when your hands are wet. Doing so creates the danger of electrical shock. Never try to take the unit apart Never try to take the unit apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the danger of electrical shock, burn injury, or other personal injury. Never remove the outer cover of the unit. Exposure of high-voltage components inside creates the danger of electrical shock. Packaging Keep the plastic bag that the unit comes in out of the reach of small children. Plastic bags create the danger of suffocation for small children. Avoid dropping Should the unit ever become damaged by falling down, immediately turn off power and unplug the power cord from the wall socket. Request servicing from your original dealer. Use of a damaged unit creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. Batteries Never charge batteries, try to take batteries apart, or allow batteries to become shorted. Never expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by incineration. Tape Cutter Never touch the tape cutter while a tape cut operation is being performed. Doing so can result in cuts and other personal injury. E-1

Examples

A triangle indicates something you should be careful about. This symbol warns against electrical shock. A circle indicates something you should not do. This symbol indicates you should not try to take something apart. A black circle indicates something you must do. This symbol indicates you should unplug something.

Warning

Power supply and voltage Use only a power source whose output matches the rating marked on the plate on the bottom of the label printer. Also, avoid plugging too many appliances into the same extension cord. The wrong voltage or overloading of an AC outlet creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. Serious malfunction Continued use of the unit when smoke or a strange odor is coming from it creates the danger of electrical shock. Immediately turn power off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Request servicing from your original dealer.

Caution

AC Adaptor Do not leave the power cord near stoves or other sources of intense heat. Doing so can melt power cord insulation and create the danger of fire and electrical shock. When unplugging the power cord from the wall socket, grasp the plug. Never pull on the cord itself. Doing so can damage the power cord and create the danger of fire and electrical shock. Whenever leaving the unit unattended for long periods, be sure to unplug it from the wall socket. Whenever moving the unit, be sure to unplug it from the wall socket. Leaving the unit plugged in when it is being moved can result in damage to the power cord and create the danger of fire and electrical shock. Whenever cleaning the unit, be sure to unplug it from the wall socket. When you are through using the unit, use its power switch to turn it off and then unplug it from the wall socket. Avoid unstable areas Never place the unit on a wobbly table or a high shelf. Doing so can cause it to fall, resulting in personal injury. Water and other foreign matter Never allow coffee, juice, or other drinks, or flower vases to spill on the unit. Liquid spilled on the unit creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. Should liquid ever spill onto the unit, immediately turn off power and unplug the power cord from the wall socket. Request servicing from your original dealer. Never allow metal objects or combustible materials to get into the air vents of the unit. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.

Part 4

Important! Contact a nearby dealer whenever you require servicing. Note that the manufacturer shall not be held liable for any loss or 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 loss caused by malfunctions, repairs, or interruption of power supply. It is up to the user to keep backup records of important data. Keep this manual on hand for future reference.
Deleting and Inserting Characters. 11
Moving the Cursor.... 11 To move the cursor... 11 Deleting Individual Characters... 11 To delete characters using the BS key.. 11 To delete characters using the DEL key.. 11 Clearing the Display... 11 To clear the display... 11 Text Editing.... 11 To insert new characters... 11 To change existing characters to different ones. 12 E-3

Part 5

Character Size, Text Effects and Character Styles.. 12
Character Size.... 12 To change the character size... 12 Text Effects.... 13 To specify a text effect... 13 Character Styles... 13 To specify a character style... 13

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.

Part 6

Printing... 14
Printing a Tape.... 14 To print a tape.... 14 Stamp Printing.... 14 To print a stamp tape... 15 Frames.... 15 To specify a frame... 15 Mirror Image Printing... 15 To turn mirror image printing on and off.. 15 Other Printing Features and Operations.. 15 Auto Feed.... 16 To turn auto feed on and off... 16 To manually feed tape... 16 Print Density... 16 To adjust the print density... 16

Important Precautions

Keep your Label Printer out of areas subject to temperature extremes, moisture and direct sunlight. The recommended temperature range is 10 to 35C (50 to 95F). Dont 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. 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 in 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 18). Use of the Label Printer next to a television or radio may interfere with reception.

Part 7

Memory... 16
To store data.... 16 To recall text from memory.. 17 To delete text from memory... 17

Part 8

Reference... 18
Cleaning the Printer Head and Roller... 18 To clean the printer head and roller.. 18 Initial Power On Settings... 18 Initializing the Label Printer... 18 To initialize the Label Printer... 18 Troubleshooting.... 19 Error Messages... 21 Alpha Characters... 21 Symbols.... 21 Specifications... 22

General Guide

Label Printer Menus
Label Printer operation is designed to be as simple as possible, thanks to onscreen 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 when using them. The item that is underlined in a menu is the one that is currently selected.
7 Optional AC Adaptor connector Tape cutter button Liquid crystal display (LCD) Tape outlet

Currently selected item

1 Power Keys Turn power on and off. 2 Function key 3 Letter keys
Using a Strap You can attach a strap to the Label Printer as shown in the illustration. To remove the strap, reverse the procedure shown in the illustration. Be sure to always hold on to the Label Printer itself when carrying it. Never allow the Label Printer to hang or swing from the strap. Doing so creates the danger of the Label Printer being damaged by surrounding objects or possibly causing injury to yourself or others. Take care to check the strap periodically for damage. Use of a damaged strap creates the danger of dropping the Label Printer, which can damage it.
Use H, J, K and L to move the underlining left, right, up and down and change the selected item. Press SET to execute the underlined 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.

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 read this section before attempting to use the Label Printer.

Power Supply

The Label Printer can be powered by six AA-size alkaline batteries or an optional AC adaptor (AD-A95100).

Replacing Batteries

A handy low battery power indicator lets you know when battery power is getting too low for proper operation. The message BATT appears on the display if battery power is low when you perform any of the following operations. Turn power on Execute a print operation Whenever the BATT message appears, press SET to clear it from the display. You should still be able to perform some Label Printer operations, but some power intensive operations (like printing) may become impossible if battery power is too low. In any case, you should replace batteries as soon as possible or switch to the AC adaptor as soon as possible after the BATT message appears. Important! All data stored in memory is deleted whenever batteries go dead and when you replace batteries. Be sure to keep written backup copies of all important data (text and documents). Batteries can burst or leak and damage your unit if you do not use them correctly. Note the following important points. Be sure that the plus (+) and minus () sides of each battery are facing correctly. Never mix batteries of different types Never leave dead batteries in the Label Printer. Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the Label Printer for a long time. Replace the batteries in accordance with the battery life marked on the side of the battery. Warning! Never use recharged batteries with the unit. Do not expose batteries to direct heat, do not short circuit them, and do not try to take them apart. Keep batteries out of the reach of small children. If swallowed, consult with a physician immediately. Be sure to replace the batteries in accordance with the battery life printed on the side of the battery itself.

To load the batteries

Do not touch the springs inside the battery compartment cover with your fingers while loading or replacing batteries. The springs have sharp areas and can cut your fingers. 1. Turn power off. If you are using the optional AC adaptor for power, you should also unplug it from the Label Printer. 2. Turn over the label printer and remove the cover as shown in the illustration.
3. Load batteries into the battery compartment. Be sure to use alkaline batteries. Make sure the positive (+) and negative () ends of the batteries are facing correctly when you load them. 4. Replace the back cover. As shown in the illustration, hook the cover on the battery side of the compartment first, and then close the cover. Make sure that the tape cartridge is securely in place and that the back cover is closed securely before using the label printer. A loose tape cartridge can cause print quality problems.

AC Adaptor

Note the following important precautions when using an AC adaptor to power your Label Printer. Use only a genuine CASIO AD-A95100 AC adaptor with the same voltage rating as the household current in your area. Using a wrong adaptor can damage your Label Printer. Be sure to turn the Label Printer off before you connect the adaptor. Do not turn power on until the adaptor is connected to the Label Printer and plugged into and AC outlet. Be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the AC outlet whenever you are not using the Label Printer.

Turning Power On and Off

Press ON to turn power on, and OFF to turn power off. Important! If you are using the Label Printer for the first time, you should reset it first.

Resetting the Memory

You should reset the memory of the Label Printer before using it for the first time, after you have not used it for a long time, or if nothing happens when you turn power on, even after you change the batteries. Important! Resetting Label Printer memory clears its memory of all input data.

AC Adaptor Cap

Remove the ADAPTOR CAP before connecting the AC adaptor.

To reset the memory

1. Make sure that Label Printer power is off. 2. While holding down the PRINT and ESC keys, press ON to turn power on. 3. Keeping PRINT and ESC held down, release the ON key only.

ADAPTOR CAP

Insert the adaptor cap into the ADAPTOR CAP holder located inside the back cover to avoid losing the cap.
ADAPTOR CAP holder Inside back cover
4. Press SET to initialize the Label Printer or ESC to abort the reset operation without initializing anything. See Initializing the Label Printer on page 18 for information on the initial default settings of the Label Printer following the reset operation.
To connect the AC adaptor
Connect the adaptor to the Label Printer as shown in the illustration. Plug the other end into a standard household AC outlet.

Auto Power Off Function

If you do not perform any key operation for about six minutes, the Label Printer automatically turns power off. To restore power, press ON.

Tape Cartridges

Use the procedures described below to load a tape cartridge into the Label Printer. After you load the tape cartridge, be sure to use the procedure described under Tape Width Specification on page 8 to tell the Label Printer what is the width of the tape you are using.
Important! Never try to push the tape back into the cassette. Once tape is out of the cassette, there is no way to wind it back in. Trying to do so can cause operational problems with the Label Printer. The following are the tape widths that can be used with this printer: 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm.

To load a tape cartridge

1. Make sure that the Label Printer is turned off. 2. Open the back cover. If there is a cartridge already in the Label Printer, remove it by grasping the cartridge on both sides with your thumb and forefinger, and lift straight up. 3. Remove the stopper from a new tape cartridge and check to see that the tape is ready to use.
4. Use a pencil or some other thin object to take up slack in the ink ribbon as shown in the illustration. Note that the tape does not move at this time. If the ink ribbon is slack when you load it into the Label Printer, it can break or cause some other problem. Be sure to turn the ink ribbon take up spool only in the direction indicated by the arrow (a). Turn the spool until the other spool (b) starts turning in the direction noted by the arrow. This indicates there is no slack in the ribbon. 5. Load the tape cartridge into the Label Printer, making sure that the tape and ink ribbon pass between the head and roller. 6. Close the back cover.

(b) Roller

Make sure that the tape is under the tape guide and that it is not bent or twisted.

Tape guide

7. Turn on Label Printer power and press FUNCTION and then PRINT (FEED) two or three times to make sure that the tape comes out without any problem. If the tape does not come out normally, turn off power and start again from step 1 above.

Tape Width Specification

Important! When using 6mm tape, using certain character sizes can cause characters to run off the top or bottom of the tape. Be sure to use the following procedure to tell the Label Printer when you are using 6mm tape.
Make sure that the tape does not extend too far past the tape guide. If it does, cut off the end with a pair of scissors.
To specify 6mm tape width
1. Turn power on. 2. Press FUNCTION and then SPACE (6mm). 3. Press H, J, K or L to change the setting shown on the display between ON (6mm tape) and OFF (other tape width). 4. When the tape width setting is the way you want it, press SET to register it. The tape width you set remains in effect until you change it, press ON or reset the Label Printers memory.
Inputting Characters and Symbols
This part of the manual tells you how to input characters. To make things easier to understand, we call everything you input a character, regardless of whether it is actually a letter, number, or symbol. Explanations here all use the default settings that are in effect from the initial power-on screen. For information on using other character styles, effects and sizes, see page 12. Important! You can input up to 63 characters per label. Further input becomes impossible after you input the 63rd character.
Shift indicator This indicator appears when you press the SHIFT key. While this indicator is on the display, the keyboard is shifted, so the letter keys input upper-case alpha characters. The number keys input the punctuation symbols marked in the upper right corners of the keys. If both the caps mode indicator and the shift indicator are shown on the display, the keyboard is shifted to lower-case input. The keyboard automatically unshifts (and the shift indicator disappears) as soon as you input a character. Code indicator This indicator appears when you press the CODE key. While this indicator is on the display, number keys 1 through 2 input the accents marked above them. The keyboard automatically returns to normal (and the code indicator disappears) as soon as you input an accent. Caps indicator This indicator appears when the Label Printer is in the caps (upper-case) mode. All letters you input in the caps mode are upper-case. When the caps mode indicator is not shown on the display, all letters are input as lower-case. Note that the Label Printer stays in the caps mode until you press the CAPS key again. If both the caps mode indicator and the shift indicator are shown on the display, the keyboard is shifted to lower-case input. Effect indicators These indicators point to the character effect that is currently in use. You can select between shading, underline, and box.

Display Symbols and Indicators
Before getting into actual input, you should first become acquainted with the symbols and indicators used on the Label Printer display.

Function indicator

Effect indicators

Style indicators

Stamp printing indicator Mirror image printing indicator

STAMP MIRROR M-FEED 6mm

A A A A A A A
Shift indicator Code indicator

FUNCTION SHIFT CODE CAPS

Cursor Character position marks
Manual feed indicator Caps indicator 6mm tape indicator
Style indicators These indicators point to the character style that is currently in use. You can select between normal, outline, shadow, and raised. Stamp printing indicator This indicator appears when the Label Printer is set up for stamp printing. Labels you create with stamp printing can be attached to an optionally available stamp holder and then used as a pre-inked stamp. Mirror image printing indicator This indicator appears when the Label Printer is set up for mirror image printing. Normal (non mirror image) printing is performed when this indicator is not shown. E-9
Function indicator This indicator appears when you press the FUNCTION key. Pressing a key while this indicator is on the display causes the function marked above that key to be executed.
Manual feed indicator This indicator appears when you are using manual feed instead of auto feed. Auto feed is in effect when this indicator is not on the display. Important! After you finish printing when using manual feed, be sure to always press FUNCTION and then PRINT (FEED) to feed the tape before cutting it. If you dont you will cut off part of the printed text. 6mm tape indicator This indicator appears when you use the procedure on page 8 to specify you are using 6mm tape. No indicator is shown when you are using other (9mm, 12mm, 18mm) tape. Cursor The cursor shows the next input position. Any character you input appears at the point where the cursor is located. Character position marks These marks show where characters will appear as you input them. This part of the display is always blank when you turn power on.
If you input a wrong character, press BS to delete it and input again. See page 11 for other details on editing text. 3. When you reach the end of a line of text, press B (the L cursor key) to input a newline mark. A newline operation is indicated on the display by the B symbol. This shows where you changed lines. 4. Input the characters in the second line. 5. To print the text that you input, press PRINT. For details on printing, see page 14.

About the CODE key

The CODE key makes it possible to input punctuation needed for a number of different languages. The following shows the key operations you should use for each of the characters formed using the CODE key.

Moving the Cursor

Use the cursor keys to move the cursor around the display and position it for deleting and editing characters.

To move the cursor

Press H to move the cursor to the left, and J to move the cursor to the right. Press FUNCTION and then H to make the cursor jump to the beginning (far left) of the characters on the display. Press FUNCTION and then J to make the cursor jump to the end (far right) of the characters on the display. Holding down the H or J cursor key moves the cursor at high speed.

Clearing the Display

Use the following procedure to clear all input text from the display.

To clear the display

Press FUNCTION and then BS (CLS). At this time the message CLS? appears on the display to confirm that you want to clear the display. Press SET to clear or ESC to abort the operation without clearing anything.
Deleting Individual Characters
You can delete individual characters with either the BS key or the DEL key (which is the K cursor key). The only difference between the operation of these two keys is the location of the cursor.

Text Editing

You can use the following procedures to edit text on the display.

To insert new characters

Example: To change the text ABCDEF to ABCXYZDEF. 1. With the original text on the display, move the cursor under the letter D. E-11
2. Input the new characters (XYZ). Inputting the new characters causes them to be inserted at the cursor position. The existing characters are opened up to make room for the new characters.
To change existing characters to different ones
Example: To change the text ABCDEF to XYZDEF. 1. With the original text on the display, use either the BS key or DEL key to delete the characters to be changed (ABC). Remember to use the correct cursor location for the key you plan to use to delete the characters. See page 11 for details. 2. Input the new characters (XYZ).
Important! Any character size specification you make is applied to all the characters on the display. You cannot make multiple specifications for specific characters. The Label Printer automatically adjusts the character size whenever you input a B symbol to create a 2-line label as shown below. Deleting the B symbol with a backspace or delete operation reverts to the initial (unadjusted) character size. Initial Size JUST 23 Size After B Operation 12 13
Character Size, Text Effects and Character Styles
Note that you cannot input a B symbol if you are using 6mm wide tape. The Label Printer automatically adjusts the character size whenever you delete a B symbol to change a two-line label to a 1-line label. Initial Size JUST Size After Delete of B 22

This part of the manual explains how to change the size of characters. It also tells you how to assign text effects like underlining, shading, and box printing. It also tells you how to assign text effects like underlining, shading, and box printing, and how to select character styles like normal, outline, shadow, and raised.
To change the character size
Example: To input ABXYZ as 22 characters. 1. Input the text. 2. Press FUNCTION 2 (SIZE) to display the current character size setting.

Character Size

The following table shows the six character sizes that are available. Character Size Indicator Actual Size (mm) 66 69
3. Use K and L (H and J) to change the displayed size in the following sequence.

JUST 13 21

Character size changes are applied to printed text only. The size of the displayed text does not change. E-12
4. When the character size you want to specify is on the display, press SET to select it and return to the text display.
3. Use H and J to move the cursor to the effect you want to use. 4. When the cursor is located under the effect you want to specify, press SET to select it and return to the text display.
Note You could also perform the above procedure in reverse, specifying the character size first and then inputting the text.
Note You could also perform the above procedure in reverse, specifying the text effect first and then inputting the text.

Text Effects

There are three text effects that you can assign: shading, underlining, and boxed text. The following shows examples of each. Shading: Style Underlining: Boxed Text: Text effect changes are applied to printed text only. The appearance of the displayed text does not change, but the text effect indicators will show you when a text effect is being used. Important! Any text effect specification you make is applied to all the characters on the display. You cannot make multiple specifications for specific characters. Normal Outline Shadow Raised Indicator None Sample

Character Styles

There are four character styles that you can assign; normal, outline, shadow, and raised. The following shows examples of each.
Character style changes are applied to printed text only. The appearance of the displayed text does not change, but the character style indicators will show you when a character style is being used. Important! Any text effect specification you make is applied to all the characters on the display. You cannot make multiple specifications for specific characters.

To specify a text effect

Example: To shade the text ABXYZ. 1. Input the text. 2. Press FUNCTION 4 (EFFECT) to display a menu of text effects.
Normal (no effects) Shading Cursor
To specify a character style
Example: To shadow the text ABXYZ. 1. Input the text. 2. Press FUNCTION 3 (STYLE) to display a menu of character styles.

Outline Shadow Raised

Box Underline Normal
3. Use H and J to move the cursor to the style you want to use. 4. When the cursor is located under the style you want to specify, press SET to select it and return to the text display.
Note You could also perform the above procedure in reverse, specifying the character style first and then inputting the text.

Printing

2. After the print operation is complete, press down on the tape cutter button to cut the tape. 3. Use scissors to trim the tape to the size you want, if necessary. After you print a tape, you can peel off its paper backing and stick the tape onto the object you Backing want. Note that the tape will not stick on coarse, wet, oily, or soiled surfaces. Also, you should not try to use the tape where it is exposed to direct Tape sunlight or rain. Do not stick the tape onto human skin. An easy way to remove the backing from a tape and expose the adhesive surface is to bend the tape near one of its ends. This should cause the tape and its backing to separate, allowing you to pull them apart.
This part of the manual includes all the information you need to print tapes. It also tells you how to print special stamp tapes that you can attach to an optional stamp holder to create your own original stamps. Printing Precautions Never turn power off while printing is being performed. Make sure that the tape outlet is not blocked before you start printing. Never operate the tape cutter while printer is being performed (indicated by the message PRNT on the display). During printing at very high density, printing of very long text, or repeat printing of the same text a number of times, the Label Printer may stop printing for about five seconds. This is not a malfunction, and normal printing should resume shortly (indicated by the message P R N T on the display). Important! Never touch the tape cutter while a tape cut operation is being performed. Doing so can result in cuts and other personal injury.

Stamp Printing

The stamp printing feature lets you print on special stamp tape. You can then attach the finished stamp tape to an optionally available stamp holder to create your own original pre-inked stamps. The following is the type of stamp holder currently available for use with stamp tapes. Type ST-15 Maximum Stamp Size 5.5cm

5.5cm 8.9cm

Example

Printing a Tape

Printing a tape is as easy as pressing the PRINT key.
Note the following important points about stamp printing. Stamp printing prints text in mirror image. Stamp printing is impossible while 6mm is specified as the tape width. An error message (ERR!) appears on the display and the Label Printer refuses to print whenever you try to print text that is longer than the maximum length you specify.

To print a tape

1. Press the PRINT key to print a tape of the text you have input and laid out. To stop a print operation that is in progress, press ESC. E-14

To print a stamp tape

1. Input the text you want to print. 2. Press FUNCTION and then 7 (STAMP).

To specify a frame.

STAMP MIRROR

1. 2. 3. 4.

Input the text. Press FUNCTION 5 (FRAME) to display a menu of frames. Use H and J to move the cursor to the frame you want to use. When the cursor is located under the frame you want to specify, press SET to select it. The text with the frame will be printed out, and return to the text display.
A mark appears next to the STAMP indicator on the display when mirror printing is turned on. If the text you input in step 1 is too long to fit within the maximum length you specified, an error message (page 21) appears when you press SET. 3. Press SET to print the stamp tape or ESC to abort the print operation and return to the text input display in step 1. After the printing is complete, the Label Printer returns to the input display in step 1. 4. Cut off the tape and affix it to the optional stamp holder. See the instructions that come with the optional stamp holder for information about how to attach the stamp tape.

Mirror Image Printing

When you specify mirror image for text, it is printed in reverse image. Use mirror image when you plan to print on transparent tape, with the printing on the inside. When viewed through the transparent tape, the text will appear normal. You can also use mirror image printing when using iron-on transfer tape to print iron-on transfers. Normal Mirror Image

Frames

There are three frames that you can assign. The following shows examples of each. 1
To turn mirror image printing on and off
1. Press FUNCTION and then 8 (MIRROR).
2. Press H, J, K or L to change the setting shown on the display between ON (mirror printing) and OFF (normal). 3. When the mirror image printing setting is the way you want it, press SET to register it. A mark appears next to the MIRROR indicator on the display when mirror printing is turned on. After you turn printing on, input text and perform the print operation as you normally do (page 14) to produce mirror image tapes.

3 Important! Any text effect specification you make is applied to all the characters on the display. You cannot make multiple specifications for specific characters.
Other Printing Features and Operations
The following are other operations and settings that you may need to use when printing. E-15

Auto Feed

You can turn the Label Printers auto feed feature on and off. When auto feed is on, the Label Printer automatically feeds the tape about 17.1mm at the beginning and end of each print operation. This creates identical margins on both sides of your text. Important! After you finish printing when using manual feed, be sure to always press FUNCTION and then PRINT (FEED) to feed the tape before cutting it. If you dont you will cut off part of the printed text.

Memory

This part of the manual tells you how to store text data in memory for instant recall when you need it. You can store two blocks of text in memory, each containing up of 63 characters, for a total of 126 characters. Important! All data stored in memory is deleted whenever batteries go dead and when you replace batteries. Be sure to keep written backup copies of all important data (text and documents). When using the optional AC adaptor, never disconnect the adaptor while batteries are not loaded in the Label Printer or when batteries are dead. Doing so causes all data stored in memory to be deleted.
To turn auto feed on and off
1. Press FUNCTION and then 9 (M-FEED).
2. Press H, J, K or L to change the setting shown on the display between YES (manual feed) and NO (auto feed). 3. When the feed setting is the way you want it, press SET to register it.

To store data

1. Input the text you want to store. 2. Press FUNCTION and then 1 (MEMO). 3. Press L a number of times to change to the text store prompt. 4. Press SET to store the text in memory or ESC to abort the store procedure without storing anything. If there is nothing in memory yet, your text is automatically stored in Area 1. If Area 1 already contains data, your new input is automatically stored in Area 2. If there is not enough room for your text to fit in memory, the message FUL! appears when you press SET in step 4.

STR? OK EFG

To manually feed tape
Press FUNCTION and then PRINT (FEED) to feed the tape 18.1mm.

Print Density

The print density setting controls how darkly figures are printed on your tapes.
To adjust the print density
1. Press FUNCTION and then 0 (DENSITY).
2. Use H and J to move the underlining to the density setting that you want. The lightest setting is 1, while the darkest setting is 5. The standard setting is 3. Only four of the five settings that are available can appear on the display. The display scrolls left and right when necessary to show all of the available settings. 3. When the density setting is the way you want it, press SET to register it. E-16
To recall text from memory
Example: To recall the contents of Area 2 while memory contains the following text. Area 1: ABCDEFG Area 2: CASIO 1. While the input screen is on the display, press FUNCTION and then 1 (MEMO). Note that text recalled from memory will replace any text currently on the display. 2. Press L a number of times to change to the text recall prompt.
To delete text from memory
1. While the input screen is on the display, press FUNCTION and then 1 (MEMO). 2. Press L a number of times to change to the text delete prompt.

DEL? ABCD

Area 1 text
3. Press SET. If all of the text does not fit on the display, you can use H and J to scroll it to the left and right.

CAL? ABCD

4. Use K and L to select Area 1 or Area 2 then press SET.
5. Press SET to delete the text from the area that is currently on the display.
4. Press L to change to Area 2. Use K and L to switch between Area 1 and Area 2.

Area 2 text

5. Press SET to recall the text from the area that is currently on the display. Note that recalling data from memory replaces anything that is currently on the input display. Memory text cannot be appended.

Reference

Initial Power On Settings
The following are the initial settings of the Label Printer whenever you turn it power on. Item SIZE EFFECT STYLE MIRROR M-FEED 6mm Power On JUST (22) CANCEL NORMAL OFF NO OFF
This section contains information about the Label Printer that you can use as reference when you need it.