EKL-7400User’s GuideBe sure to read the Safety Precautions contained in this manual before tryingto use the printer for the first time, and always kee
7 EPart 1 - DISCModeUnpackingCheck to make sure all of the following items are included.KL-7400 Printer AC adaptor*Tape cartridge*The AC adaptor is sh
E 8Part 1 - Getting ReadyPress to turnoff power.KeyboardDisplayCassette coverCassette coverreleaseTapeoutletCarrying handleAC adaptor terminalConnect
9 E Replacing the Cassette CoverShould the cassette cover become detached from the printer, replace it asshown in the illustration below. Take care t
E 10Power RequirementsYou can run the printer by using its bundled AC adaptor to plug it into a poweroutlet. It can also run on commercially available
11 EPowering UpTurning the printer on and off is as simple as pressing a button.To turn power on and off1.Press the button to turn the printer on.• Th
E 12Important• See page 46 for information about configuring contrast, print density,and language (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish)
13 ELoading and Removing a Tape CartridgeA tape cartridge is required when printing tape labels. You should use only thespecial tape cartridges that a
E 148.Load the tape cartridge into the printer.• Make sure that the tape and ink ribbon pass between the print head andthe rubber roller as shown in t
15 EUsing the Printer’s Keys90qwertyuiopPress to full cut the tape.Press to feed the tape.Press to preview the label you are currently creating.Press
E 16Display Symbols and IndicatorsBefore actually using the printer, you should first take some time to becomeacquainted with the symbols and indicato
GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THEUNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).NOTICEThis equipment has been tested and found to c
17 E Layout Mode Symbols and Indicators1cursor1 Text areaThis is where text appears during input and editing.2 Tape lengthThis value shows the length
E 18 To create a tape labelExample1. Press to turn on the printer.2. Use and to select NEW, and then press SET.3. Use the cursor keys to select the t
19 E To affix a tape label to a surface1. If necessary, use a pair of scissor to trim the tape to the size and shapeyou want.2. Peel off the backing
E 20Tape Cut ModesWhen you are printing a series of tape labels, the tape cut mode controlswhether or not a cut operation is performed for each label.
21 E FULL+HALF CUT• FULL+HALF CUT perform a full cut at the end of each label, and a half cutnear the beginning of each label to make the backing pap
E 22Cut Modes and MarginsThe following shows how the tape cut type (full or half) and margin length are affected by the tape cut mode and margin setti
23 EPart 3 - Creating a Tape Label5. Use and to select a format. For details, see “Layout Formats” on page 61. Here we will select Format 3.6.
E 24Creating and Printing a Sequentially NumberedTape Label This label printer gives you a choice of six different numbering formats thatyou can use t
25 E5. Input the text for the COMMENT 1 box, and then press SET.Here we will input “File”.6. Change the starting number, if you want, and then press S
E 26Creating and Printing a Tape Label with a LogoYour printer comes with 60 built-in logos that you can incorporate into yourtape labels quickly and
This mark applies in EU countries only.Diese Markierung trifft nur auf EU-Länder Zu.Cette marque ne s’applique qu’aux pays de I’UE.Este símbolo es vál
27 E13. Use the number keys (or and ) to specify the number of copies,and then press.• You can specify a value from 1 to 100 for the number of copies.
E 283.Input the second line of text.• Here we will input “In Operation soon!”.FREE DESIGN: Using Multiple Lines in a TapeLabelThis section explains ho
29 EUse and to select the option you want:• NARROW: 6mm (1/4") margins• MEDIUM: 20mm (13/16") margins• WIDE: 38mm (1 9/16") margins• NO
E 30MarginsYou can select from among the following four margin settings.Note• All of the margin measurements mentioned below are approximate.NARROWMED
31 E7. Use the number keys, or the (decrease) and (increase) keys to in-crease the length of the tape, and then press SET.Length value becomeshighligh
E 32 To specify the size of a string of charactersExample: To change the size of “No Smoking” in the text “No Smokinghere!” to 1×××××31. In the Free
33 ESmall Font• The printer has a Small Font setting, which it may select automaticallydepending on the number of lines (the number of text lines you
E 34FREE DESIGN: Using FramesThe printer comes with a selection of built-in frames that you can use in yourtape labels. See page 58 for a list of fram
35 EExample To create a barcode tape label1. Press to turn on the printer.2. Use and to select NEW, and then press SET.3. Use the cursor keys to sele
E 36Part 4 - Inputting and Editing LabelTextThis section describes everything you need to know about deleting andediting text you have already input.M
1 ERead This First!• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any loss orclaims by you or any other person or entity that may arise throu
37 EAbout the CODE keyThe CODE key makes it possible to input punctuation needed for a number ofdifferent languages. The following shows the key opera
E 38Inputting IllustrationsYour printer gives you a choice of 124 illustrations that you can use in yourlabels.To input illustrations1. With the curso
39 EClearing Input TextUse the following steps to clear text on the input screen.To clear all text1. Press FUNCTION and then BS (CLS).• If you are del
E 40Using Copy and PasteYou can copy text data you have input in one location, and paste it into an-other location. To copy text1. Input the text you
41 EPart 5 - Controlling the Appearanceof TextThe operations in this section explain how to select fonts, and how to usefont attributes (styles and ef
E 42To change the default font setting1.Press SET UP to display the SET UP menu.2. Use and to select DEFAULT FONT and then press SET.3. Use and to sel
43 EA pointer appears to indicate the current STYLE setting: [A] (BOLD), [ ](OUTLINE), [] (SHADOW), [ ] (RAISED).No pointer is shown when NORMAL is se
E 44Using EFFECT Menu AttributesThe EFFECT menu lets you apply the text attributes shown below to label textin the Free Design Mode. To apply EFFECT
45 EPart 6 - Saving, Recalling andDeleting LabelsTo save a label1. Create the label you want to save.2. After you finish inputting text, the following
E 46Demo PrintingDemo printing uses built-in data to demonstrate the type of tape label printingthat can be performed by the printer.Important!• If th
E 2DangerAlkaline BatteriesPerform the following steps immediately if fluid leaking fromalkaline batteries ever gets into your eyes.1. Do not rub your
47 E3. Replace the battery cover.Important!• The printer may suddenly turn off during printing if battery power goes low.Because of this, use of the b
E 48Battery Life• Printing of approximately two 18mm tape cartridges under standardprinting conditions** Printing text or graphics that contain large
49 ECaring for the PrinterTape label printing can become unclear if the printer's print head and rubberroller become dirty. Perform the following
E 50Clean the print head androller. (page 49)Take up the slack in the inkribbon and correctly reload thetape cartridge. (page 13)Re-load the tape cart
51 ENo tapecomes outwhen IpressPRINT.The cassette cover isnot closed completely.The tape is used up.The tape is jammed.Battery power is low.Close the
E 52Symptom Recommended ActionPossible CauseThe tapewill not cut.The printerwill not halfcut.The label is too short.The tape cutter is dull.FULL CUT o
53 EError MessagesMessageSee page:Cause and ActionMessage See page:Cause and ActionPRINTER NOT SHUTDOWN PROPERLYLAST TIMEINPUT A VALUE!LABEL LONGER TH
E 54MessageSee page:Cause and Action MessageSee page:Cause and ActionNO DATA!NO INPUT TEXT!NOT ENOUGHDIGITS!PENDING DATA WILLBE LOSTCONTINUE? SET/ESC•
55 EMessageSee page:Cause and ActionPRINT ERROR!CHECK THE TAPECARTRIDGE!THIS IS THE WRONGTYPE OF TAPECARTRIDGE!• You are using magnetic tapeand the cu
E 56MessageSee page:Cause and ActionTOO SHORT TO CUT!SET/ESCThe unused tape at thebeginning of a numbering labelcannot be cut or cuttingbetween labels
3 EWarningDropping and rough treatmentContinued use of the product after it has been damaged due todropping or other rough treatment creates the risk
57 E● NUMBER● GREEK, RUSSIAN● SYMBOL● DINGBATIllustrationsSymbols, Dingbats, and Special Characters
E 58Frames
59 EBuilt-in Logos• You can change the language of the logos by changing the language setting(page 26).● PRICE● SIGN
E 60● WORK● ATTENTION
61 EType Input ItemMaximumNumberFormatNumberType Input ItemMaximumNumberFormatNumberLayout FormatsCD/DVDVHSTITLETITLECOMMENTTITLECOMMENT1COMMENT2TITLE
E 62FormatNumber123456Input ItemNUMBERCOMMENT,NUMBERNUMBER,COMMENTCOMMENT1, NUMBER,COMMENT2COMMENT,NUMBERNUMBER,COMMENTNumbering FormatsCASSETTEFILETI
63 ESupported Tape WidthsFree DesignFrameLayoutNumberingBar CodeLogo6×××9××121824Tape Width and the Number of Lines andCharacter SizesThe number of pr
E 64SpecificationsModel : KL-7400InputKeyboard Layout: Typewriter (QWERTY)Character TypesAlpha : 52 (A to Z, a to z); 99 (Á, ß, Ç, etc.)Numbers : 10Gr
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E 4CautionKeep backup copies of all important dataBe sure that you keep separate copies of important data in anotebook or some other location. Malfunc
5 EOperating PrecautionsObserve the following precautions to ensure that the printer provides you withthe years of trouble-free operation for which it
E 6Part 3 - Creating a Tape Label ............ 23Creating and Printing a Label Using a Preset Layout ... 23Creating
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