Users Manual

Swift 90, Swift 120D and Swift 90x Swift 240+ and Swift 240x Swift 330+ and Swift 330x

Contents

Product Warranty..... 4 User Safety Instructions.... 5 Introduction..... 6 About This Printer Manual.... 6 What to do if you have problems.... 7 For the latest information.... 7 http://www.citizen.co.uk.... 7 Chapter 1.... 8 Unpacking And Assembling Your Printer... 8 Unpacking The Printer.... 8 Finding A Suitable Location.... 8 Getting To Know Your Printer.... 9 Printer Components.... 9 Assembling The Printer.... 9 Installing The Ribbon.... 10 Connecting To Your Computer.... 10 Installing The Power Cable.... 11 Chapter 2..... 12 Paper Handling And Loading.... 12 Paper Types.... 12 Installing The Tractor Unit.... 13 Installing The Tractor In The Push Position... 13 Installing The Tractor Unit In The Pull Position... 14 Setting The Paper Thickness.... 14 Adjusting The Paper Thickness Lever... 15 Setting the Paper Select Lever.... 15 Paper Handling Summary Chart.... 15 Printing On Continuous Paper.... 16 Printing On Single Sheets.... 16 Printing On Multi-Part Forms.... 17 Printing On Continuous Feed Labels... 18 Printing On Envelopes.... 18 Printing On Overhead Transparencies... 19 Special Paper Handling Features.... 19 Paper Parking..... 19 Paper Tear Off..... 20 Top Of Form Fine Adjustment - VTOP... 21 Chapter 3..... 22 The Control Panel.... 22 Basic Operations..... 22 Changing The Appearance Of Text (The Mode Menu Groups).. 23 Changing The Font.... 24 Changing The Text Pitch.... 24 Changing The Style Of Printing... 24 Power-On Settings.... 25 Making A Print Out Of The Printers Default Settings... 25
Changing The Default Settings... 26 Menu Mode.... 27 Menu Functions.... 27 The Install Menu Group... 28 Tear-Off Postition Adjustments.... 29 Printer Self-Tests..... 29 Factory Default Settings.... 30 The Buffer Memory.... 30 Chapter 4..... 31 Setting Up Your Printer To Work With Your Software... 31 Microsoft Windows...... 31 IBM PCs Or Compatibles.... 31 Choosing A Suitable Emulation.... 31 Codepages - International Characters... 32 Euro Currency Symbol.... 32 Chapter 5..... 33 Maintenance And Fault Finding... 33 Problems And Solutions.... 34 Error Messages And Their Causes.... 35 Chapter 6..... 37 Printer Accessories.... 37 RAM Modules.... 37 Automatic Sheet Feeder.... 37 Installing The Automatic Sheet Feeder... 38 ASF Specification..... 39 Changing Between Continuous Forms And Single Sheets.. 39 The Colour Kit..... 39 Using The Colour Kit.... 40 The Printer Stand..... 40 The Serial interface.... 40 Chapter 7..... 43 Specifications for each printer... 43 General Specifications.... 44

Product Warranty

This product is covered by Citizens 2 year warranty for manufacturing defects. Please note that items regarded as consumables, for example ribbons, where faults develop due to normal operational wear are not included. To obtain service under this warranty please return the product in its original packaging to your supplier along with your purchase receipt. The Citizen 2 year warranty is additional to your normal consumers rights. Trademark Acknowledgements Citizen: Epson EX, FX, LQ: Citizen Watch Co. Ltd. Japan, Citizen Systems Europe GmbH Seiko Epson Corporation
IBM Personal Computer, IBM PC, IBM Proprinter: International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft, Windows: NEC: Microsoft Corporation Nippon Electric Company
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any mean, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Citizen Systems Europe. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Citizen Systems Europe assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for any damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Copyright 1999 Citizen Systems Europe http://www.citizen-europe.com

User Safety Instructions

3 Read all the enclosed unpacking and operating instructions and keep them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth with a small amount of detergent to remove marks from the covers. For more persistent marks refer to your dealer for a suitable cleaner. Do not use this product near water. Switch the product off immediately if liquid is spilt into it or if it has been exposed to rain or water. The slots and openings on the product are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, observe the following: Do not block or cover the ventilation openings Do not operate the product on a surface such as a bed, sofa or blanket as this may block the openings and lead to overheating Do not operate the product on or near a radiator or similar heat source Do not enclose the product within an enclosure such as an acoustic hood without providing proper ventilation Never push objects of any sort through the openings in the cover as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts which may result in a fire risk or an electric shock. Ensure that the local power supply is 220-240V at 50 Hz standards. If you are in any doubt contact your dealer or a registered electrician. Ensure that the power cable supplied with your printer matches the power cables of your other computer equipment. If it does not, please contact your dealer or a registered electrician. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable and do not position the product where the power cable may be walked on. Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service the product yourself. Opening or removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks and may invalidate your warranty. Refer all servicing to registered service personnel. The mains plug on this equipment must always be used to disconnect the mains power for servicing or repair. Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and is easily accessible. Unplug this product from the power supply and refer servicing to registered personnel if: The power cable or plug is damaged or frayed The product has been exposed to rain or water or if liquid has been spilt into it The product has been dropped or the cabinet damaged The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service

Installing The Power Cable
The power cable fits into the socket located at the back of the printer on the right (viewed from the back). This socket has three prongs so that cable will fit only one way. Make sure that power switch is off before installing the power cable. Push the cable firmly into the socket to make the connection secure. The other end should be connected to a standard mains power outlet socket.
Chapter 2 Paper Handling And Loading
Your printer offers great versatility in the kinds of paper you can use and the ways loading and unloading them. This chapter discusses the details of these features in the following sections: Paper types Installing the tractor unit Setting the paper thickness lever Setting the paper select lever Paper loading summary chart Printing on continuous paper, single sheets, multi-part forms, labels, envelopes and overhead transparencies Quarter page printing Special features - paper parking, paper tear-off and top of form fine adjustment

Paper Types

Your printer can handle many types of paper, including continuous paper, single sheets, multipart forms, labels and envelopes. Continuous Paper Perforated paper is available in several widths. Your printer can handle any continuous paper that is between 3 inches and 9 inches wide (this width does not include the sprocket margin). Single Sheets These can also vary in width and length. The paper guide can accommodate paper as narrow as 7.2 inches and as wide as 10.1 inches. Thick Paper Paper up to.007 inches thick feeds smoothly through this printer. This allows you to use bond or ledger up to 100 gsm. However, for thicker papers you must adjust the printhead away from the platen. See Setting the Paper Thickness Lever in this chapter for details. Multi-Part Forms The printer can print on three-part forms (one original and two copies) with the tractor mechanism in either the pull or push position. Four part forms require that the CPY MODE menu is set ON. Multi-part forms, which have all layers of approximately the same weight paper, give you the best printing results. Thinner paper layers provide better readability. Labels Use only continuous labels. Always feed them through the bottom of the printer (with the tractor in the pull position) for optimum printing results. Cut sheet labels and rear-feed continuous labels make almost a full circle around the platen, causing labels to pop off occasionally. Also, you should never reverse feed labels through the printer. Overhead Transparencies Prepare colour presentations on overhead transparencies using the optional colour kit. Best results are obtained with darker colours (red, black, blue violet). Only use the recommended dot matrix transparencies.

Setting The Paper Thickness
Paper up to 0.007 inches thick will feed smoothly through this printer. This allows you to use bond or ledger up to 100 gsm. However, for thicker papers you will need to adjust the printhead away from the platen. For all other papers, keep the lever set to the standard position. Remembering to make this small adjustment gives you the best printing results. Regardless of paper thickness, do not use a setting closer to the platen than the standard position pointer otherwise smudged output or and damage to the printhead could result. See the table for the recommended paper thickness settings for the number of copies you are using.
Adjusting The Paper Thickness Lever
You can find the paper thickness lever (A) by removing the top cover and looking inside the printer opening at the far left end. The lever is mounted on a notched brace. Move the lever toward the front of the printer for thicker papers. A small bump on the brace identifies the standard location that is appropriate for most papers. Use the following tables to find the recommended setting for the type of paper you are using. You will see the numbers (-2 to +6) referred to in the tables and on the brace of the paper thickness lever; they will help you locate the correct lever position. Paper Thickness Lever Position -2 -+1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 Number Of Copies (Including Original) Not used Not used 1 or 4 or envelope Envelope Envelope Envelope Envelope
Youll find that thicker paper feeds best when you use the bottom feeding feature of the printer.
Setting the Paper Select Lever
The paper select lever adjusts the printer for either continuous or single sheet paper If you look closely at the lever, youll see what looks like a paper stack and single sheet next to the lever. The lever is moved forward (to the paper stack) for continuous paper and back (to the single sheet) for single sheets.
Paper Handling Summary Chart
The following table provides recommendations for the type of paper you are using, including tractor unit position, paper feeding method, paper guide position, paper select lever and paper thickness settings. Paper Type Continuos Single Sheet Multi-Copy Labels Envelopes Tractor Position Push Push Pull Pull Push Paper Feed Method Rear Top Bottom Bottom Top Paper Select Lever Front Back Front Front Back Paper Thickness Lever +1 or +2 +1 +2 - +6

The printer is mounted on a printer stand allowing your supply of forms to sit below the printer Follow these steps to load multi-part forms. 5 Be sure the tractor is in the pull position, if not, install it by following the instructions earlier in this Chapter. Turn the printer off before loading the forms from the bottom. Remove the top cover. Set the printer on its rear side. Insert the forms through the slot in the bottom of the printer, see below. Pull the forms through so that 4 or 5 inches extend out of the printer. Make sure the paper covers the paper out sensor. Printer position for loading paper Bottom feed continuous paper Recommended printer stand Set the printer right side up again. Open the tractor feeder covers, position the forms on the sprockets and close the covers. Be sure the paper is straight. Adjust the distance between the tractor feeders, it necessary by unlocking the lock levers and sliding the feeders until the paper is taut. Relock the levers. Move the paper select lever to the forward (paper stack) position. Turn the paper feed knob clockwise until the second sheet of the forms s at the correct starting print position. When printing with the tractor in the pull position, the first sheet of the forms is unusable. Set the paper thickness lever to +1 for 3-part forms, +2 for 4-part forms. Replace the top cover, pressing on the push locations. The transparent part of the cover rests against the tractor unit. Turn the printer on. If you are using 4-part forms, use the Setup mode to change CPY MODE to ON (see Chapter 3.

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Printing On Continuous Feed Labels
Printing on continuous feed labels uses the bottom feeding method with the tractor in the pull position in order to grip the exiting labels and pull them out. Feeding media in this way allows the labels to feed almost straight through the printer with minimal curling around the However, you will not be able to use the paper tear off, top of form fine adjustment and paper parking features. The printer should be mounted on a printer stand allowing your supply of labels to sit below the printer.

Printing On Envelopes

Single sheet feeding allows you to print on No. 10, 6, 7 and DL size envelopes with a paper weight of 45 to 75 gsm. For further details about paper types and specialist media, please contact your supplier.
Printing On Overhead Transparencies
In addition to printing on paper, your printer can also print on overhead transparencies. You should use transparencies specifically designed for dot matrix printers which have a slightly rough surface rather than a smooth surface. Set the paper thickness lever to +1 and refer to the section on Printing on Single Sheets earlier in this chapter.
Special Paper Handling Features
Your printer features a number of convenient functions for everyday paper handling Paper parking Paper tear-off - zero tear-off Top of form fine adjustment - VTOP functions
First some background philosophy about the printers paper feeding method which should help you to understand these special features. The printer is designed with unique and sophisticated, yet easy-to-use paper movement features when continuous paper is used in the push tractor position. The printer has three paper positions: Parked Top of form Tear off
They operate sequentially using the PARK/LOAD key. With the printer off-line, the sequence is: With paper in the parked position, pressing the PARK/LOAD key feeds the paper to the top of form position With paper in the top of form position pressing the PARK/LOAD key feeds the paper to the tear off position With paper in the tear off position pressing the PARK/LOAD key retracts the paper to the park position
The sequence starts again if you press the PARK/LOAD key again.

Paper Parking

Paper Parking is a convenient feature that allows you to switch quickly between continuous feed paper and single sheets. To use it, continuous paper must be fed in through the rear of the printer with the tractor in the push position. It works by backing the continuous paper out of the printer to where it is no longer touching the platen. However, the paper remains in the tractor feeder, ready to feed into the printer. To park your continuous paper and switch to single sheet mode: With the print idle, tear off the continuous paper after the last page. Press the ON LINE key to take the printer off line. Press the PARK/LOAD key. The paper will feed backwards out of the printer. If the printer is not at the top-of-form position, the paper will feed upwards first. In this case, press the

You can set one VTOP for single sheets and another for continuous paper and save both settings. The printer senses which VTOP to use by the position of the paper select lever. This convenience eliminates the need to change the top of form each time you switch between continuous paper and single sheets. Print quality in the top half-inch of the page may not be as good as the rest of the page. This depends on the type of paper used and the contents of the text or graphics printed. Depending on the type of paper used, occasional paper feeding problems may occur. Due to their characteristic thickness, envelopes should not be used with VTOP settings of 12mm or less. Paper feeding problems may occasionally occur. To avoid paper feeding problems, we recommend that text or graphics should not be printed in the first or last 1 inch of the first two lines of the page.
Chapter 3 The Control Panel
Your printer has a wide range of functions enabling you to control such things as different character sizes, fonts and styles, the positioning of the paper, and even how much noise the printer makes. Although there are a large number of these functions, you will find that they are very easy to use because of the unique design of the Command-Vue-III control panel. The main control on the panel is the slide switch SW1. This switch is used to select the four main types of printer control: Setup Mode Install On Line
As you move SW1 up and down, the small display windows above the switch show a menu of commands or options that you can choose in the selected mode. All these functions are explained in detail in this chapter. In most situations, you will never need to move the switch from the On Line position. However, the main use of the function switches beside each of the display windows is to select the command or option shown in the display window, though there are a few specialised functions that require you to press several switches at the same time. On the other side of each display window there is a function light or LED. These are used to tell you what the printer is doing. They are used in a number of different ways, as you will learn later in this chapter, but the main use is to show which of the options has been selected with the function switches. The function LEDs are also used to signal error conditions: these are described in a later chapter. When slide switch SW1 is in the MODE position, slide switch SW2 becomes free to use. As you move slide switch SW2 to each position, a new range of options is revealed in the display windows. Note: Do not try to move slide switch SW2 unless slide switch SW1 is in the MODE position. There are two more LEDs at the bottom of the control panel. The orange POWER/PAPER OUT LED comes on when the power is turned on. The light then remains on until you turn the power switch off, unless the printer runs out of paper, when it will start to blink. The green ON LINE LED is lit when the printer is in on line mode and ready to receive and print data from the computer. The ON LINE LED goes off if you switch the printer into off line mode.

Basic Operations

Before Switching On, check that youve set up your printer correctly, as described in Chapters 1 and 2.
When switching on, ensure the slide switch SW1 is set to the ON LINE position. The POWER/ PAPER OUT light will come on and the print head will initialise itself and move to the centre of the platen. If there is no paper in the printer, the PAPER OUT/POWER light will begin to blink. On Line When the printer is on line, it can receive data for printing. When its oft line, its under your control and printing is halted. When the printer is on line, the LED next to the on line window will be illuminated. Pressing the ON LINE button will switch the printer between on-line and off-line. Park/Load This is used when the printer is off line. It controls parking and loading of paper to and from the push tractors, enabling the usage of single sheets from either the insertion plate or the optional sheet feeders. Paper loading and other functions controlled by the PARK/LOAD function switch are described in Chapter 2. The PARK/LOAD key is also used to set the VTOP position, also described in Chapter 2 LF/FF This is short for Line Feed (moving the paper up by one line) or Form Feed (feeding one page through the printer). With SW1 in the On Line position, but the ON LINE LED off, pressing the LF/FF button once will feed the paper up by one line. Pressing and holding down the LF/FF button for about a second will perform a FORM FEED and move the paper to the start of the next page. The LF/FF key is also used for micro adjustment mode; see the VTOP section in Chapter 2. Quiet/ Save In quiet mode the printing noise level is substantially reduced, though print speed will be slower, it is operational in ON LINE or OFF LINE mode. To switch the printer to quiet mode: Quiet mode is enabled or disable by pressing the QUIET/SAVE key. The printer is in Quiet mode when the LED is illuminated. The Save function is used when the printer is in micro adjustment mode; see the VTOP section in Chapter 2.
Changing The Appearance Of Text (The Mode Menu Groups)
When you set slide switch SW1 to MODE, slide switch SW2 becomes free and you can move It to display four different menu groups. You can use these to change the way text is printed. If the printer is On Line, any changes to the appearance of the text will happen only after the printer has printed the current line.

The Install Menu Group

The install menu group is displayed on the control panel when slide switch SW1 is set to INSTALL. It s used to enable envelope printing mode and to quickly configure the printer when it is used with various optional accessories.
These can be saved as default by moving SW1 to the SETUP position and pressing the SAVE button for 3 seconds. These functions provide quick and easy access to settings also detailed in the Default Settings and Menu Functions above. COLOUR RIBBON With the printer off-line, this enables and disables the colour ribbon optional accessory. With the printer on-line, this button can also be used to select the colour of printing that will be used for future printouts. FILM RIBBON When available, this allows the film ribbon to be installed. ASF MODE This allows the automatic sheet feeder to be enabled and disabled. ENVELOPE This switches the printer in to envelope mode when used with an Automatic Sheet Feeder. COPY MODE When available, this allows you to enable and disable the print-enhancement copy mode for use with multi-part stationary.
Tear-Off Position Adjustments
The control panel can be used to make accurate adjustments to the tear off position for continuous push tractor stationary as follows: Advance the paper to the tear off position by use of the PARK/LOAD button. Set the slide switch SW1 to ON LINE. Press and hold down the ON LINE and QUIET/SAVE function switches together for about three seconds until the two function LEDs begin to flash. Use the PARK/LOAD and LF/FF keys to move the cut position forwards or backwards until the paper is in the correct position. Press the SAVE function key to store the new position in the printers memory. Move the slide switch SW1 to leave tear off position adjustment mode.

Printer Self-Tests

Your printer contains two self-tests which allow you to check that everything is operating correctly, and a hexadecimal dump feature which can be very useful for programmers. You can also print out a demonstration page showing some of the printers features. Printing (Slide) Self-Test Load the printer with paper, switch off the power, then hold down the ON LINE switch while switching the printer on again. The printer will print out lines showing most of the characters available. Switch the printer off to stop the test. Maintenance Self-Test Load the printer with paper and switch off the power. then hold down the ON LNE and LF/FF switches white you switch the printer on. The printer will print rows of Hs. This test is normally used to check print alignment.
Hexadecimal Dump This is a very powerful feature, allowing you to check, for example, what commands are being sent from the computer. Load the printer with paper, switch off the power, then hold down the QUIET switch while switching the printer on again. Printing The Font Print To print a demonstration page showing the printers features: Move switch SW1 to SETUP Press the PRINT and SAVE function switches together and hold them down until the printer begins to print (about 3 seconds).

Chapter 5 Maintenance And Fault Finding
Your printer requires very little routine maintenance. In fact, the best maintenance for the printer is preventative. If you have followed the suggestions for locating it in an area free of excessive dust and heat it will give you a long and trouble-free performance. Periodic cleaning, replacement of the ribbon and, after a very long time, replacement of the print head are about the only maintenance tasks youll need to carry out. Well cover these items in this chapter. However, before carrying out any of these tasks make sure that the printer has been switched off. Cleaning Dirt and dust are the biggest enemies. The print head cover will keep most dirt from the printer mechanism, but occasional cleaning to remove paper particles is a good idea. To clean the inside of the printer, remove the top cover and ribbon as described in Chapter 1. Then use a soft brush to remove lint and dust from the print head area, being careful not to damage any of the cables and pulleys. Do not dust the circuit board area. The outside of the printer case can be cleaned, when needed, with a damp cloth and non-abrasive cleaner. Ribbon Cartridge The inked ribbon in the cartridge is a continuous loop and will print several million characters before needing replacement. When printed characters begin to appear feint it is time to replace the ribbon cartridge. Replacing the ribbon is a simple matter of taking out the old cartridge and replacing it with a new one. Before removing the old cartridge always turn off the power and allow the print head to cool as it can be extremely hot. Then slide the print head to the left edge to avoid damage to the print head cable. See the ribbon installation section in Chapter 1 for details. Print Head The print head has a very long life. You will know that it needs replacement when printed characters are feint, even with a new ribbon cartridge or if you see a feint line through the printed characters. To replace the print head start by removing the top cover and the ribbon cartridge. Unlock the print head by pressing the two plastic prongs at the top together, with the thumb and forefinger. Pull up the print head, removing it from the head guide as shown. Locate the print head cable and grasping it at the print head end, free the connectors from the print head. This is also a good time to clean the chrome ribbon guide. It is removed by pressing the side projections in the ribbon grooves together with the thumb and forefinger. Then lift it out and clean with a damp cloth. Attach the cable connector to the new print head. Position the print head in the head guide and press down until it clicks securely into place.

Problems And Solutions

Indicated by LEDs 2 and 3 flashing alternatively Characteristic When an error is detected, the printer turns OFF LINE. Cause The paper select lever is changed whilst paper still in printers mechanism or when paper is inserted from both rear and bottom paper feeds Remedy Remove the paper or re-set the lever position and the printer will resume operation.
Home error Indicated by LEDs 1 and 2 flashing alternatively Characteristic When an error is detected the printer goes OFF LINE. Power is turned off and then on again and the printer comes back ON LINE. Cause The position of the print head is not correct, referred to as a home error. This is usually caused by something jamming the print head. Remove the top cover of the printer and check for obstructions including torn paper or an incorrectly placed ribbon. If the problem persists, you make need to take the printer to your nearest service centre to ensure there is no lasting problem. Remedy Turn power off then back on again.
Top Cover Open Indicated by LED 1 flashing Characteristic When an error is detected the printer goes OFF LINE. Cause When top cover is open Remedy Close top cover. Press ON LINE button.
Chapter 6 Printer Accessories
Various options and accessories to improve printing performance and to make your job easier may further enhance your printer. These are detailed in this chapter.

RAM Modules

On 24-pin printers, you can further increase the versatility of the printer by installing optional RAM modules. These are placed in the module slot located in the options compartment at the top right hand side of the printer, beneath the top cover. To access the compartment slide the cover to the right. To install the module, position it as shown (i.e., when standing in front of the printer the module label is facing left). Push it into the slot until it makes a secure connection and clicks into place. Dont force it if it doesnt fit correctly. Instead remove the module and try inserting it again. The following precautions must be taken when installing and using modules: Switch the printer power off when removing or installing modules. Do not bend the module or touch the connecting area on the back. Do riot expose the module to direct sunlight or other temperature sources. Ensure that the module is for the correct printer.

ASF Specification

Bin stacker capacity Weight Size 60 (g/m) 90(g/m) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Acoustic noise level Capacity (sheets) B5 A4 Letter Legal B54 +5 to +35C, No condensing, Relative Humidity 30 to 80% -30 to +65C, No condensing, Relative Humidity 5 to 85% Paper feeding noise: less than 50dB(A)
Changing Between Continuous Forms And Single Sheets
Once you have installed the automatic sheet feeder by the procedures above, you can alternate between continuous forms and single sheets easily. Changing From Single Sheets To Continuous Forms You do not have to remove the sheet feeder when using continuous forms. All you need to do is to set the paper select lever to the position. Changing From Continuous Forms To Single Sheets You do not have to remove the continuous forms from the tractors when printing on single sheets. You need only carry out the following steps: Turn the printer off line. If the continuous form paper is in the tear off position, press the PARKILOAD key once; if it is in the TOF position press the PARK/LOAD key twice. The paper will retract to the parking position. Set the paper select lever to the single sheet position.

The Colour Kit

The colour kit allows you to print in a wide range of colours, especially from graphical programs such as Windows. You can use it via commercial software or with your own programs. You will obviously need a colour ribbon with the colour kit, but apart from replacing this ribbon and the usual cleaning and maintenance your colour option should give you reliable and trouble free service. The colour kit consists of a colour ribbon cartridge and a motor driver colour unit. Installing The Colour Kit To install the colour kit, simply follow these steps:
Turn the printer off and remove the top cover and the black ribbon cartridge. Position the colour unit over the compartment at the right hand side of the printer as shown above. Notice that the bottom of the colour unit has a slot that looks like an upside down Y. Slide the colour unit down to fit the Y over the bar. Make sure that the connection is secure. Fit the connector pins of the cable into the slot on the edge of the control panel Slide the ribbon roller guide to the centre of the ribbon. Position the cartridge as illustrated and fit the roller guide over the print head. Note: Keep the ribbon taut with the ribbon knob to make this job easier. Click the tabs at each end of the ribbon cartridge into the corresponding slots. The cartridge should be secure but the whole mechanism will tilt up and down. Dont worry about this - it is to enable colour printing. Check that the ribbon is taut (but dont tighten it too much!). Replace the cover and turn on the printer, ready for printing. Set the ribbon to COLOUR in the INSTALL menu, then move the slide switch to SETUP and press SAVE for three seconds to install the option.

Using The Colour Kit

The colour option can be activated via the control panel on the top of the printer. You use the control panel to scroll through all seven colours (the four basic and three mixed) including black. The selection sequence is: black, red, blue, violet, yellow, orange, green. if you press the key while the printer is on line it will complete the present line of print and then change to the next colour in sequence for the following line. You can use a black ribbon without removing the colour unit. If you are changing ribbons be sure to turn the printer off first.

The Printer Stand

There is an optional printer stand available. Made of robust plastic construction, it matches the colour of the printer. It consists of three pieces - a front piece with a pocket for manuals and two side pieces. They slot together at the front. The printer is then fitted on top. The stand can also be used to assist the insertion of paper into the bottom feed slot (see Chapter 2).

The Serial interface

Serial Interface Specification The serial interface is standard on the Swift 120D printer. With all other Swift printers, the interface is a user-installable option.
Serial Interface Setting Options The following available options can be set via the DIP switches on the interface: Baud Rate Parity Data Bit Stop Bit Protocol 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200. 600, 300 or 110 None, odd or even 8-bit or 7-bit data length 2-bit or 1-bit XON / XOFF or DTR / DSR
Warning: Before you make any connection be sure that the power to the printer and the computer is off. Serial Interface Installation Serial interface installation is a straightforward process. First lift the cover away from the IC card compartment. Then take your serial interface unit, and holding it facing out, plug the connector end into the connector socket in the compartment, making sure that at the same time the supporting bars slip through the slots. With a cross-point screwdriver you complete the installation process by screwing the bars to the printer. Serial Interface Protocols The serial interface is configured through the DIP switches on the interface. The serial interface offers two communication protocols: data ready and XON/XOFF. The first is a hardware protocol and the second is a software protocol. These protocols help to ensure that your computer doesnt send information to the printer faster than it can print it. To select a protocol you need to look at the manuals for the programs that you will be using with your printer. They will tell you which serial protocol they use, select the same protocol for your printer. Dip Switch 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 Dip Switch Function Baud rate Baud rate Baud rate Protocol Data bit Parity Parity Reserved (un-used) 3-3 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF 3-2 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON Switch Off See below See below See below XON/XOFF protocol 8 bit Parity check off Even Switch On
Data ready protocol 7 Bit Parity check on Odd
3-1 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON
Baud Rate 19200 (not Swift 90,120D 90x) 110 or 150
The Data-Ready Protocol The data-ready protocol works by controlling the signals on pins of the interface. The pin functions with the data-ready protocol are shown in below. The DTR pin controls the flow of information to the printer. When the remaining buffer capacity is less than 256 bytes the printer changes the DTR signal to LOW. When the data in the buffer falls to below 256 bytes the signal is again changed to HIGH. Your computer must stop sending information within 256 characters after the printer makes the DTR signal LOW or the information that overfills that buffer will be lost. When the printer goes on line the printer changes the DTR signal from LOW to HIGH to signal to the computer that it is ready to receive information. The XON/XOFF Protocol This is the simplest of the software protocols. When the printers buffer fills up it sends the ASCII code XOFF (13 HEX) to the computer to tell it to stop sending information. When there is again some room in the buffer the printer sends the ASCII code XON (11 HEX) to the computer to tell it to resume sending information. If the computer doesnt stop sending information within 256 characters after it receives an XOFF code the information that overfills the buffer will be lost. The printer will send an XON code when it goes on line to get things started. It will send an XOFF code to stop the computer from sending information if there is an error, such as running out of paper. Serial Interface Data Ready Protocol Pin Functions Pin Signal GND TXD RXD RTS GND DTR Direction IN OUT OUT Function Printers chassis ground Not used Carries data to the printer High when the printer is on line Signal ground HIGH when the printer is ready to receive data

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Swift 330+ and Swift 330x
q q q q q q q 24 pin dot matrix 420 cps in draft mode (at 15 cpi) 112 cps in letter quality (at 12 cpi) Up to 1 + 4 copies Heavy duty print head Buffer expansion up to 128 Kb Scalable fonts up to 40 pt
Offering the highest speeds in the Swift range, the Swift 330+ and Swift 330x printers are ideal for invoicing, reporting and journal printing. The 24-pin long-life print head gives excellent definition when printing complex international characters backed up by Citizen's 2 year warranty covering all its Swift printers.
Swift 240+ and Swift 240x
q q q q q q 24 pin dot matrix 300 cps in draft mode (at 15 cpi) 79 cps in letter quality (at 12 cpi) Up to 1 + 4 copies Heavy duty print head Buffer expansion up to 128 Kb
The Swift 240+ and 240x printers are narrow and wide carriage dot matrix printers, ideal for invoicing or reporting. As with the Swift 330 printers, the long-life 24-pin print head gives clear, crisp printing and reliability.

Swift 90 and Swift 90x

q q q q 9 pin dot matrix 270 cps in draft mode (at 15 cpi) 54 cps in letter quality (at 12 cpi) Up to 1 + 3 copies
The Swift 90 and 90x printers are narrow and wide carriage, 9-pin dot Matrix printers offering reliable, unattended printing. With six letter quality fonts, Epson FX-1170 and IBM Proprinter III emulations as standard plus a choice of options these printers cover virtually any print job from invoices to mailshots.
Command Vue III Control Panel
q Easy-to-use printer control q Quick changes to current settings q Access to Macro configuration system Citizen "Command Vue III" menu system has been developed and refined on successive generations of Swift printers giving easy-touse yet extremely powerful control of all printer functions.
Paper Feeding and Paper Paths
q q q q q q Single, cut sheet paper using manual sheet guide Rear, push tractor feeding for continuous stationery Pull tractor for heavier stationery or thicker media Bottom feeding, ideal for labels Zero tear-off function for no paper wastage Paper parking with push tractor
Printer shown bottom feeding labels on the optional printer stand
Optional Automatic Sheet Feeder
q q q q Automatic cut-sheet paper feeder Narrow carriage models handle up to A4 paper Wide carriage models handle up to A3 paper User installable option
Optional Serial Interface
q q q q Up to 19,200 baud Printer automatically switches to the correct interface User installable option Macro configuration of serial port settings
Showing optional sheet feeder, 128Kb memory card and serial interface installed together
32Kb and 128Kb memory expansion options
q Available for the Swift 240+, 240x, 330+ and 330x printers q Increases buffer and download memory q User installable option Colour ribbon and colour kit

Optional Colour Kit

q Allows you to add highlights or full colour to reports q Monochrome ribbon can still be used at any time, if needed q User installable option
SWIFT Range TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Swift 90 Technology Number of pins Print Width Print Speeds
High Speed Draft 15cpi Draft 15cpi Draft 12cpi Draft 10cpi Letter Quality 15 cpi Letter Quality 12 cpi Letter Quality 10 cpi Impact Dot Matrix 9 pin 80 columns

Swift 90x

Impact Dot Matrix 9 pin 136 columns

Swift 240+

Impact Dot Matrix 24 pin 80 columns

Swift 240x

Impact Dot Matrix 24 pin 136 columns

Swift 330+

Swift 330x
Scalable LQ Letter Quality Draft 240 x 216 dpi Epson FX850, IBM IBM Proprinter III, Citizen Unique 240 x 216 dpi Epson FX1170, IBM Proprinter III XL, Citizen Unique x 360 dpi Epson LQ 570, IBM Proprinter X24e, NEC P20, Citizen Unique x 360 dpi Epson LQ 1170, IBM Proprinter XL24e, NEC P30, Citizen Unique x 360 dpi Epson LQ 570, IBM Proprinter X24e, NEC P20, Citizen Unique x 360 dpi Epson LQ 1170, IBM Proprinter XL24e, NEC P30, Citizen Unique
Graphics resolution Emulation

Paper & Media

Width Types 4 - 10 inches A5, A4, Letter Cut-sheet or fanfold, labels, envelopes Friction, push / pull, tractor, rear & bottom feed, zero tear off 1 original + 3 copies 4 - 16 inches A5, A4, A3, Letter, Cut-sheet or fanfold, labels, envelopes Friction, push / pull, tractor, rear & bottom feed, zero tear off 1 original + 3 copies 4 - 10 inches A5, A4, Letter, Cut-sheet or fanfold, labels, envelopes Friction, push / pull, tractor, rear & bottom feed, zero tear off 1 original + 4 copies 4 - 16 inches A5, A4, A3, Letter Cut-sheet or fanfold, labels, envelopes Friction, push / pull, tractor, rear & bottom feed, zero tear off 1 original + 4 copies 4 - 10 inches A5, A4, Letter, Cut-sheet or fanfold, labels, envelopes Friction, push / pull, tractor, rear & bottom feed, zero tear off 1 original + 4 copies 4 - 16 inches A5, A4, A3, Letter, Cut-sheet or fanfold, labels, envelopes Friction, push & pull, tractor, rear & bottom feed, zero tear off 1 original + 4 copies

Handling

Copy Capability Noise Levels

Standard Quiet Mode

47.5 dB(A) 45.0 dB(A)

52.0 dB(A) 50.0 dB(A)

49.0 dB(A) 47.0 dB(A)

49.5 dB(A) 47.5 dB(A)

48.0 dB(A) 46.0 dB(A)

Interface & Buffer

Parallel RS232C serial Standard buffer Expandable by Standard Option 8 Kb Colour Kit Auto Sheet Feeder Printer Stand RS232C serial interface Standard Option 8 Kb Colour Kit Auto Sheet Feeder Printer Stand RS232C serial interface Standard Option 8 Kb 32Kb or 128Kb Colour Kit Auto Sheet Feeder Printer Stand RS232C serial interface Standard Option 8 Kb 32Kb or 128Kb Colour Kit Auto Sheet Feeder Printer Stand RS232C serial interface Standard Option 40 Kb 128Kb Colour Kit Auto Sheet Feeder Printer Stand RS232C serial interface Standard Option 8 Kb 32Kb or 128Kb Colour Kit Auto Sheet Feeder Printer Stand RS232C serial interface

Optional Accessories

(User installable)
Physical & Reliability
Size (WxDxH mm) Weight MTBF Ribbon Life (characters) Printhead Life (characters) Printer Warranty 405 x 320 x 136 5.2 Kg 4000 hours 2 million 200 million 2 years incl.head 604 x 338 x 143 8.3 Kg 4000 hours 2 million 200 million 2 years incl.head 405 x 320 x 136 5.2 Kg 4000 hours 3 million 400 million 2 years incl.head 604 x 338 x 143 8.3 Kg 4000 hours 3 million 400 million 2 years incl.head Dealer Stamp 405 x 320 x 136 5.2 Kg 4000 hours 3 million 400 million 2 years incl.head 604 x 338 x 143 8.3 Kg 4000 hours 3 million 400 million 2 years incl.head
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