Introduction

The Casio 3-Line Label Printer KL-7200 is a versatile and efficient tool designed for creating high-quality labels for various applications, from home organization to office use. Featuring a three-line display, it allows users to preview their labels before printing, ensuring accuracy and clarity. With a wide range of fonts, sizes, and symbols, this printer caters to diverse labeling needs. Priced at approximately $49.99, it is an excellent choice for anyone looking to streamline their labeling tasks.

This 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, 24mm)
Attractive sans-serif font
Font effects (shading, underline, box)
Character Styles (normal, outline, shadow, raised)
Built-in symbols
Text memory

You can even use tapes with optionally available holders to create your own stamps.

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 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.

Specifications

Input

Keyboard Layout: Typewriter (QWERTY)

Character Types

Alpha (English and other languages): 151
Numbers: 10
Symbols: 59

Display

Type: Liquid crystal display
Character matrix: 12 columns of 5 × 7-dot

Printing

Type: Thermal transfer
Speed: Approximately 6.76mm/second
Width:
- 4mm (6mm tape)
- 7mm (9mm tape)
- 10mm (12mm tape)
- 12mm (18mm and 24mm tapes)
Character Matrix: 48 × 48-dot
Character font: Sans-serif
Character effects: Shade, underline, box
Character Styles: Normal, Outline, Shadow, Raised
Character sizes:
- 1 × 1, 1 × 2, 1 × 3, 1 × 4, 1 × 5, 1 × 6
- 2 × 1, 2 × 2, 2 × 3, 2 × 4, 2 × 5, 2 × 6
- 3 × 1, 3 × 2, 3 × 3, 3 × 4, 3 × 5, 3 × 6
- 4 × 1, 4 × 2, 4 × 3, 4 × 4, 4 × 5, 4 × 6
Number of lines:
- 1 (6mm and 9mm tapes)
- 1 or 2 (12mm tape)
- 1, 2, or 3 (18mm and 24mm tapes)

Memory

Text: Up to approximately 95 characters

General

Power supply: Six AA-size alkaline batteries or optional AD-A95100 AC adaptor
Battery life: Approximately 2 tape cartridges (continuous printing)
Power consumption: 9W
Auto Power Off: Approximately six minutes after last key operation
Dimensions: 53.5 (H) ´ 190 (W) ´ 211 (D)mm (2 1/8"H ´ 7 1/2"W ´ 8 3/8"D)
Weight: Approximately 510g
Ambient Temperature: 10°C~35°C (50°F~95°F)

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.
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 E-20).
Use of the Label Printer next to a television or radio may interfere with reception.

General Guide

Power Key
Turn power on and off.
Function key
Letter keys
Cover release
Tape outlet
Tape cutter button
Optional AC Adaptor connector
Liquid crystal display (LCD)
Battery compartment

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 follow-ing general points when using them.

The item that is underlined in a menu is the one that is currently selected.
Use 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.

Casio 3-Line Label Printer KL-7200 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 op-tional 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 “LOW BATTERY” 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 “LOW BATTERY” 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 “LOW BATTERY” 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.
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 cor-rectly.
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

Turn power off.
If you are using the optional AC adaptor for power, you should also unplug it from the Label Printer.
Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the Label Printer by sliding it in the di-rection indicated by the arrow.
If you are replacing batteries, remove all six of the old batteries.
Load a set of six new batteries into the battery compartment, making sure that their positive (+) and negative (–) ends are facing in the correct direc-tions.
Be sure to use alkaline batteries.
Replace the battery compartment cover.

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.

AC Adaptor Cap

Remove the ADAPTOR CAP before connecting the AC adaptor.
Insert the adaptor cap into the ADAPTOR CAP holder located inside the cover to avoid losing the cap.
Press the cover release and open the cover.

To connect the AC adaptor
Connect the adaptor to the Label Printer as shown in the illustration. Plug the other end into a stand-ard household AC outlet.

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Turning Power On and Off
Press ON/OFF to turn power on and 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.

To reset the memory

Make sure that Label Printer power is off.
While holding down the PRINT and ESC keys, press ON/OFF to turn power on.
Keeping PRINT and ESC held down, release the ON/OFF key only.
Release ESC, and then PRINT.
Press SET to initialize the Label Printer or ESC to abort the reset operation without initializing anything.

See “Initializing the Label Printer” on page E-21 for information on the initial default settings of the Label Printer following the reset operation.

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/OFF.

Tape Cartridges
Use the procedures described below to load a tape cartridge into the Label Printer.

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, 24mm.

To load a tape cartridge

Make sure that the Label Printer is turned off.
Press the cover release and open the 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.
Remove the stopper from a new tape cartridge and check to see that the tape is ready to use.
- Make sure that the tape is under the tape guide and that it is not bent or twisted.
- 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.
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.
Load the tape cartridge into the Label Printer, making sure that the tape and ink ribbon pass between the head and roller.
Close the cover.
Turn on Label Printer power and press FUNC 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.

Using a Magnetic Tape Cartridge

Precautions

Make sure that print density is set to 4 or greater for magnetic tape.
If printed tape curls, flatten it out before using it.
Keep magnetic tape away from floppy diskettes, magnetic cards, checks, and other items that can be damaged by magnetism.
Do not use the tape where it can be exposed to gasoline or other similar agents.
Check remaining tape before printing to ensure that you do not run out while printing is in progress.

Loading a Magnetic Tape Cartridge

Check to make sure the leading edge of the tape is not bent and that the tape is correctly passing through the tape guide.
Pull out about 3cm of tape from the cartridge.
Check to make sure the ink ribbon is not damaged.
Load the cartridge into the Label Printer making sure the tape and ink ribbon pass between the printer head and the rubber roller. The leading end of the tape should pass through the tape outlet.

Storage Precautions

Keep cartridges tape of areas subject to high temperature, humidity, and di-rect sunlight. These conditions can cause discoloration of the tape.
When storing a cartridge, re-attach its stopper, and insert the cartridge in its original plastic bag and box.

Description

Practicality was paramount in the design of the Casio KL-7200. You can easily transport it from one location to another because to its small size and lightweight design, making it ideal for tasks such as office organization and server room wire labeling. The printer's built-in keyboard and user interface are designed to be simple and intuitive, allowing users to swiftly input text.

The printer is compatible with many different kinds of labels, including long-lasting laminated labels that can withstand high temperatures, dust, and water. Its exceptional performance in both indoor and outdoor settings is a result of this.

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.

Important!

You can input up to 95 characters per label. Further input becomes impossi-ble after you input the 95th character.

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.

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Function indicator
This indicator appears when you press the FUNC key. Pressing a key while this indicator is on the display causes the function marked above that key to be executed.
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 up-per 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 0 input the accents marked above them and the U, O, P, A, S, J, K, L, Z, C and N keys input the special characters marked in their lower right corners.
The keyboard automatically returns to normal (and the code indicator disap-pears) 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.
Style indicators
These indicators point to the character style that is currently in use. You can select between normal, outline, shadow, and raised.
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.
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 FUNC and then PRINT (FEED) to feed the tape before cutting it. If you don’t you will cut off part of the printed text.

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.

Basic Alpha-Numeric Input

The following operation shows you the basic procedures for inputting letters and numbers. We will explain the procedure by inputting the following characters using the default initial power-on screen.

ABXYZ Computer Company 1234567890

Note
If you hold down any key, it will repeat its operation or input at high speed until you release it.

To input alpha-numeric characters

Turn power on.
Input the first line of characters.
- To input the upper-case letters, you can use either SHIFT or CAPS. With SHIFT you must shift the keyboard for each character. With CAPS the keyboard stays in upper-case until you press CAPS again.
- Press SPACE to input spaces.
- If you input a wrong character, press BS to delete it and input again. See page E-11 for other details on editing text.
When you reach the end of a line of text, press (the cursor key) to input a newline mark.
- A newline operation is indicated on the display by the symbol. This shows where you changed lines.
- The maximum number of lines you can input depends on the width of the tape you have loaded in the Label Printer.
  Tape Width Maximum Number of Lines
  - 6mm ......................... 1
  - 9mm ......................... 1
  - 12mm ....................... 2
  - 18mm ....................... 3
  - 24mm ....................... 3
Input the characters in the second line.
To print the text that you input, press PRINT. For details on printing, see page E-16.

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.

CAPS on

Key Operation	Input	Key Operation	Input	Key Operation	Input
CODE U	Ü	CODE Z	W	CODE 5	ˆ
CODE O	Œ	CODE C	Ç	CODE 6	ˇ
CODE P	Å	CODE N	Ñ	CODE 7	°
CODE A	Æ	CODE 1	´	CODE 8	/
CODE J CODE K CODE L	Ö Ä J	CODE 2 CODE 3 CODE 4	` ¨ ˜	CODE 9 CODE 0	˝ ˛

CAPS off

Key Operation	Input	Key Operation	Input	Key Operation	Input
CODE U	ü	CODE L	j	CODE 4	˜
CODE O	œ	CODE Z	w	CODE 5	ˆ
CODE P	å	CODE C	ç	CODE 6	ˇ
CODE A	æ	CODE N	ñ	CODE 7	°
CODE S	ß	CODE 1	´	CODE 8	/
CODE J CODE K	ö ä	CODE 2 CODE 3	` ¨	CODE 9 CODE 0	˝ ˛

Example: To input á.

Press CODE.
Press 1.
Press A.

Special Symbols

You can also access a menu of special symbols by pressing SYMBOL.

To input special symbols

With the cursor at the location where you want to input a special symbol, press SYMBOL.
The symbol that is underlined on the display is the one that is currently selected.
Use the cursor keys to move the underlining to the symbol you want.
Not all of the available symbols fit on the display. The menu will scroll when you press the cursor keys.
After you underline the symbol you want, press SET.
This returns to the input screen, with the symbol you selected input at the location where the cursor was located when you displayed the symbol list.

Deleting and Inserting Characters

This section describes everything you need to know about deleting and editing characters you have already input.

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

Deleting Individual Characters

You can delete individual characters with either the BS key or the DEL key. The only difference between the operation of these two keys is the location of the cursor.

To delete characters using the BS key
Example: To change the word “commmputer” to “computer”.

Use and to move the cursor under “p”.
Press BS twice to delete the two m’s to the left of the cursor, shifting “puter” to the left as you do.
Press FUNC and then to jump back to the end of the characters for more input.

To delete characters using the DEL key
Example: To change the word “commmputer” to “computer”.

Use and to move the cursor under the first (far left) “m”.
Press DEL twice to delete the two m’s at the cursor’s position, shifting “mputer” to the left as you do.
Press FUNC and then to jump back to the end of the characters for more input.

Clearing the Display

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

Press FUNC and then BS (CLS).
At this time the message “CLEAR?” 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.

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”.

With the original text on the display, move the cursor under the letter “D”.
Input the new characters (XYZ).

Inputting the new characters causes them to be inserted at the cursor posi-tion. The existing characters are opened up to make room for the new char-acters.

To change existing characters to different ones
Example: To change the text “ABCDEF” to “XYZDEF”.

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 E-11 for details.
Input the new characters (XYZ).

Character Size, Text Effects and Character Styles

This part of the manual explains how to set the size of characters.
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.

Character Size

There are two methods you can use to set the character size: AUTO and MANUAL. With AUTO (Justification Mode), character size is set automatically in accordance with the tape size you are using and the number of lines you are printing. MANUAL lets you set the character size manually.

The following table shows how AUTO decides which character size to use.

Number of lines/tape size

tape size number of lines	6mm	9mm	12mm	18mm	24mm
1 line	1 ´ 1	2 ´ 2	3 ´ 3	3 ´ 3	3 ´ 3
2 lines	—	—	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 1
3 lines	—	—	—	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 1
4 lines	—	—	—	—	—

The following table shows the 24 characters sizes that are available with MANUAL size setting.

Character Size Indicator	Actual Size (Vertical ´ Horizontal)
1 ´ 1	3mm ´ 3mm
1 ´ 2	3mm ´ 6mm
1 ´ 3	3mm ´ 9mm
1 ´ 4	3mm ´ 12mm
1 ´ 5	3mm ´ 15mm
1 ´ 6	3mm ´ 18mm

Character size changes are applied to printed text only. The size of the displayed text does not change.

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 maximum character size you can print depends on the size of the tape you have loaded in the Label Printer and the number of lines of text you are printing. If the character size you specify is greater than the maximum characters size limit, the Label Printer automatically adjust your text vertically to fit as shown in the tables below. The indicator “E” is shown on the right of the size to indicate when the character size has been adjusted.

Character Size Indicator	Actual Size (Vertical ´ Horizontal)
2 ´ 1	6mm ´ 3mm
2 ´ 2	6mm ´ 6mm
2 ´ 3	6mm ´ 9mm
2 ´ 4	6mm ´ 12mm
2 ´ 5	6mm ´ 15mm
2 ´ 6	6mm ´ 18mm
3 ´ 1	9mm ´ 3mm
3 ´ 2	9mm ´ 6mm
3 ´ 3	9mm ´ 9mm
3 ´ 4	9mm ´ 12mm
3 ´ 5	9mm ´ 15mm
3 ´ 6	9mm ´ 18mm
4 ´ 1	12mm ´ 3mm
4 ´ 2	12mm ´ 6mm
4 ´ 3	12mm ´ 9mm
4 ´ 4	12mm ´ 12mm
4 ´ 5	12mm ´ 15mm
4 ´ 6	12mm ´ 18mm

6mm (1 line)

		Horizontal
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Vertical	1	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 2	1 ´ 3	1 ´ 4	1 ´ 5	1 ´ 6
	2	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 2	1 ´ 3	1 ´ 4	1 ´ 5	1 ´ 6
	3	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 2	1 ´ 3	1 ´ 4	1 ´ 5	1 ´ 6
	4	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 2	1 ´ 3	1 ´ 4	1 ´ 5	1 ´ 6

9mm (1 line)

		Horizontal
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Vertical	1	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 2	1 ´ 3	1 ´ 4	1 ´ 5	1 ´ 6
	2	2 ´ 1	2 ´ 2	2 ´ 3	2 ´ 4	2 ´ 5	2 ´ 6
	3	2 ´ 1	2 ´ 2	2 ´ 3	2 ´ 4	2 ´ 5	2 ´ 6
	4	2 ´ 1	2 ´ 2	2 ´ 3	2 ´ 4	2 ´ 5	2 ´ 6

12mm (1 line)

		Horizontal
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Vertical	1	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 2	1 ´ 3	1 ´ 4	1 ´ 5	1 ´ 6
	2	2 ´ 1	2 ´ 2	2 ´ 3	2 ´ 4	2 ´ 5	2 ´ 6
	3	3 ´ 1	3 ´ 2	3 ´ 3	3 ´ 4	3 ´ 5	3 ´ 6
	4	3 ´ 1	3 ´ 2	3 ´ 3	3 ´ 4	3 ´ 5	3 ´ 6

12mm (2 lines)

		Horizontal
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Vertical	1	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 2	1 ´ 3	1 ´ 4	1 ´ 5	1 ´ 6
	2	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 2	1 ´ 3	1 ´ 4	1 ´ 5	1 ´ 6
	3	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 2	1 ´ 3	1 ´ 4	1 ´ 5	1 ´ 6
	4	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 2	1 ´ 3	1 ´ 4	1 ´ 5	1 ´ 6

18mm/24mm (1 line)

		Horizontal
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Vertical	1	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 2	1 ´ 3	1 ´ 4	1 ´ 5	1 ´ 6
	2	2 ´ 1	2 ´ 2	2 ´ 3	2 ´ 4	2 ´ 5	2 ´ 6
	3	3 ´ 1	3 ´ 2	3 ´ 3	3 ´ 4	3 ´ 5	3 ´ 6
	4*	4 ´ 1	4 ´ 2	4 ´ 3	4 ´ 4	4 ´ 5	4 ´ 6

At this size, certain text effects can cause closely spaced lines of text to overlap.
At this size, the lines of certain character styles can become broken.

18mm/24mm (2 lines, 3 lines)

		Horizontal
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Vertical	1	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 2	1 ´ 3	1 ´ 4	1 ´ 5	1 ´ 6
	2	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 2	1 ´ 3	1 ´ 4	1 ´ 5	1 ´ 6
	3	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 2	1 ´ 3	1 ´ 4	1 ´ 5	1 ´ 6
	4	1 ´ 1	1 ´ 2	1 ´ 3	1 ´ 4	1 ´ 5	1 ´ 6

Using Auto Sizing (AUTO)

Input the text.
Press FUNC 3 (SIZE) to display the size setting menu.
Make sure the cursor is set to AUTO and then press SET. Now the character size is automatically set.

To specify character sizes (MANUAL)

Input the text.
Press FUNC 3 (SIZE) to display the size setting menu.
Use J to move the underlining to MANUAL and then press SET.
Specify the character size you want.
- Use and to move the underlining between the two dimensions.
- To change a dimension, press to increase it or to decrease it.
- Remember that the dimensions you can specify depend on the width of the tape loaded in the label printer (see table, above).
When the character size you want to specify is on the display, press SET to select it and return to the text display. Note

You could also perform the above procedure in reverse, specifying the char- acter size 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.

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.

To specify a text effect

Input the text.
Press FUNC 4 (EFFECT) to display a menu of text effects.
Use and to move the cursor to the effect you want to use.
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 text effect first and then inputting the text.

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 character style

Input the text.
Press FUNC 5 (STYLE) to display a menu of character styles.
Use and to move the cursor to the style you want to use.
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 char-acter style first and then inputting the text.

Setup Guide

To get your Casio KL-7200 all set up,

First things first: make sure the battery is completely charged.
Make that the label roll is aligned and securely inserted into the printer.
To choose the size and type of label you want, just power up the printer and follow the on-screen prompts.
To enter text, simply use the built-in keyboard. Font size, bold text, and other formatting parameters are accessible through the user interface.
To generate the label, simply hit the print button after entering the text.

Printing about Label Printer KL-7200

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 “NOW PRINTING” 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 “NOW PRINTING” 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.

Printing a Tape

Printing a tape is as easy as pressing the PRINT key.

To print a tape

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.
After the print operation is complete, press down on the tape cutter button to cut the tape.
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 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 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.

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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.

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To turn mirror image printing on and off

Press FUNC and then 6 (MIRROR).
Press and to change the setting shown on the display between ON (mirror printing) and OFF (normal).
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 to produce mirror image tapes.

Other Printing Features and Operations
The following are other operations and settings that you may need to use when printing.

Auto Feed
You can turn the Label Printer’s auto feed feature on and off. When auto feed is on, the Label Printer automatically feeds the tape about 19mm at the beginning and end of each print operation. This creates identical margins on both sides of your text.

To turn auto feed on and off

Press FUNC and then 7 (M-FEED).
Press and to change the setting shown on the display between YES (manual feed) and NO (auto feed).
When the feed setting is the way you want it, press SET to register it.

To manually feed tape

Press FUNC and then PRINT (FEED) to feed the tape 20mm.

Print Density

The print density setting controls how darkly figures are printed on your tapes.

To adjust the print density

Press FUNC and then 8 (DENSITY).
Use and 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.
When the density setting is the way you want it, press SET to register it.

Phrases

A collection of preset English phrases can be recalled quickly and easily when you need them.

To print a preset phrase

Press FUNC and then 1 (PRESET).
Use and to move the underlining to “PHRASE” and then press SET.
Use to scroll through the preset phrases until the one you want appears on the display. Next, press SET.
If all of the text does not fit on the display, you want use and to scroll it to the left and right
Press SET to print the phrase.
Press ESC to end the operation.

Numbering

To print sequentially numbered labels

Input the text you want to print
Press FUNC and then 1 (PRESET).
Use and to move the underlining to “NUMBER” and then press SET.
Use and to move the highlighting to the first (leftmost) digit of the number from which you want numbering to start, and then press SET.
- An error (No. ERROR!) occurs if you press SET while a letter or other nonnumeric character is highlighted. If this happens, press any key besides ON/OFF to return to step 2 of this procedure.
Use and to expand the highlighting to all the digits of the number from which you want to start, and then press SET.
Press SET to print.
The number is incremented each time a label is printed.
Press SET to print the next numbered label.
To exit numbered label printing, press ESC.

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.

Note the following important points about stamp printing.

Stamp printing prints text in mirror image.
You can perform stamp printing only when 18mm is specified as the tape width.
An error message “STAMP ERROR!” 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 stamp tape

Input the text you want to print.
Press FUNC and then 2 (STAMP).
- An error message (page E-23) appears if the text that you input in step 1 is too long to fit within the maximum length you specified.
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.
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.

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 one block of text in memory, containing up of 95 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.
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 store data

Input the text you want to store.
Press MEMO.
Press and to select STORE (STORE).
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, pressing SET stores your text.
If there is already text stored in memory, the message “OVERWRITE?” appears when you press SET. Press SET again to replace the existing text with the new text, or ESC to cancel the store operation.

To recall text from memory

While the input screen is on the display, press MEMO.
- Note that text recalled from memory will replace any text currently on the display.
Press H and J to select RECALL (RECALL).
Press SET.
- If all of the text does not fit on the display, you can use and to scroll it to the left and right.
Press SET to recall the text from memory.
- Note that recalling data from memory replaces anything that is currently on the input display. Memory text cannot be appended.

Casio 3-Line Label Printer KL-7200 Reference

This section contains information about the Label Printer that you can use as reference when you need it.

Display Contrast

Use the following procedure to make the characters on the display darker or lighter.

To change the display contrast

Press FUNC and then 9 (CONTRAST).
Use H and J to make the display contrast lighter and darker.
After setting the contrast press SET.

Cleaning the Printer Head and Roller

A dirty printer head and roller can result in poor printing quality. If you have problems with print quality, use the following procedure to clean the printer head and roller.

To clean the printer head and roller

Make sure the Label Printer is turned off.
Press the cover release and open the cover.
Remove the tape cartridge.
Use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to clean the printer head and roller as shown in the illustration.
Replace the tape cartridge and close the cover.

Initial Power On Settings
The following are the initial settings of the Label Printer whenever you turn it power on.

Item		Power On
SIZE	AUTO SIZE	6mm tape...1 ´ 1 9mm tape...2 ´ 2 12mm, 18mm, 24mm tapes...3 ´ 3
EFFECT		CANCEL
STYLE		NORMAL
MIRROR		OFF
M-FEED		NO

Initializing the Label Printer
If you experience serious malfunction of the Label Printer or if operation fails completely, try performing the following operation to initialize the printer.

Important!
Initializing the Label Printer deletes all memory contents. Make sure you have a back-up copy of text stored in memory if you need it.

To initialize the Label Printer

Turn power off.
While holding down the PRINT and ESC keys, press ON/OFF to turn power on.
Keeping PRINT and ESC held down, release the ON/OFF key only.
- This prompt confirms whether or not you want to initialize the Label Printer.
Release ESC, and then PRINT.
Press SET to initialize the Label Printer or ESC to abort the reset operation.
- The following table shows the initial settings.

Item	Reset
Display	Cleared
Memory	Cleared
Preset	PHRASE
Phrases	REGIS,TERED
SYMBOL
SIZE	AUTO
EFFECT	CANCEL
STYLE	NORMAL
M-FEED	NO
MIRROR	OFF
MEMO	STORE
DENSITY	3
CONTRAST	Level 16

Troubleshooting

Power Supply

Nothing appears on the display.

Possible Causes	Action
Low batteries	Replace batteries.
Improper display contrast setting	Adjust display contrast.
Batteries loaded incorrectly	Remove batteries and reload them correctly.
AC adaptor is not connected correctly.	Make sure the AC adaptor is connected correctly.

Text Input

Cannot input text.

Possible Causes	Action
FUNC key has been pressed.	Press ESC to clear FUNC key operation.

Tape does not come out when PRINT is pressed.

Possible Causes	Action
Tape cartridge compart- ment cover is not closed completely.	Securely close the cover.
No more tape left in the cartridge.	Replace the tape cartridge with a new one.
Tape jam	Remove the tape cartridge and pull out the jammed tape by hand. Cut off excess tape with scissors, and carefully replace the cartridge into the Label Printer. Important! Never allow the tape outlet to become blocked and never touch tape as it is being fed during printing.

Tape comes out when PRINT is pressed, but nothing is printed on it.

Possible Causes	Action
Only blank spaces were input.	Input the text you want to print.

Printing is blurred, blotched, broken, etc.

Possible Causes	Action
Improper print density setting	Adjust the print density setting.
Improper loading of the cartridge	Remove the tape cartridge and reload it correctly.
Dirty printer head or rubber roller	Clean the printer head and roller.

Ink ribbon is being fed from the tape outlet along with the tape.

Possible Causes

Action

Ink ribbon cassette loaded while the ink ribbon is slack.

Remove the ink ribbon cassette and check to make sure the ink ribbon is not broken. Next, take up any slack in the ink ribbon and then reload the tape cartridge.

Important!

· Before loading an ink ribbon cassette into the Label Printer, always make sure you take up any slack in the ink ribbon first.

· If the ink ribbon is broken, you must change to another ink ribbon cassette.

Tape Cutting

Cannot cut tape.

Possible Causes	Action
Tape cutter blade is dull.	Take the label printer to the dealer from whom you purchased it to have the tape cutter blade replaced.

Printed text is cut off by tape cut operation.

The printer is set up for manual tape feed.

Be sure to press the FUNC FEED key before performing the tape cut operation.

Important!

When the printer is set up for manual tape feed, the tape is not fed automati- cally after printing is complete.

Out of tape

Replace the tape cartridge with a new one.

Using Labels

Label will not adhere to a surface.

Possible Causes	Action
The backing paper is still on the back of the tape.	Peel the backing paper from the back of the tape to expose the adhesive.
Surface is unsuitable for affixing a tape.	Labels do not adhere well to surfaces that are rough, wet, oily, or dirty.

Error Messages/Display Messages

Message	Possible Causes	Action
¥ ERROR! * This message appears on the screen for about one second.	· The number carriage returns you input causes the label to exceed the maximum number of lines for the tape you are using.	· Use wider tape or reduce the number of lines. 6mm tape...1 line 9mm tape...1 line 12mm tape...Up to 2 lines 18mm tape...Up to 3 lines 24mm tape...Up to 3 lines
NO DATA * This message appears on the screen for about one second.	· You are attempting to recall text from memory when there is none stored.
OVERWRITE?	· You are attempting to store text in memory when it already contains text.	· Press SET to overwrite the existing text with the new text, or ESC to cancel the store operation.
No. ERROR!	· You pressed SET while a non-numeric character was highlighted when specifying the first digit for a sequential number.	· Press any key besides ON/OFF and then highlight a number.
TAPE ERROR!	· You are attempting to print a stamp using a tape size other than 18mm. · You are attempting to print a stamp without setting a tape cartridge.	· Use only 18mm tape to print a stamp. · Turn the power OFF and set the tape cartridge.

STAMP ERROR!

* This message appears on the screen for about one second.

· You are attempting to print a stamp with text that is longer than 5.5cm.

· You are attempting to

print a stamp while three lines of text are input.

· Shorten the text you are printing and try again.

· Reduce the number of lines of text to two.

LOW BATTERY

· Battery power is low.

· Replace the batteries.

DATA ERROR!

· Data in memory has become corrupted for some reason.

· Press any key besides ON/OFF to clear the error message. In response to the “INITIAL?” message that appears, press SET to initialize the Label Printer.

Alpha Characters

Symbols

Pros & Cons

Pros

Easy-to-use interface with single-touch functionality
A lightweight and portable design
Allows for a wide range of label sizes and formats
A long-lasting rechargeable battery
Reasonable pricing

Cons

Messages on labels cannot exceed three lines in length.
I am unable to connect wirelessly.
Mobility is reliant on the duration of the battery

Customer Reviews

Many buyers have complimented the Casio KL-7200 on how dependable and simple it is to operate. A lot of people use it every day, whether at work or at home, and they really like it. On the other hand, a little downside that some users have pointed out is that each label can only have three lines of text.

Common complaints

If you're having problems with label alignment or the odd jam, you can usually fix it by following the directions in the user handbook.

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