Hobart ML-29268 User Manual
Access PrePack System
Operator Manual
ML-29268 EPP Printer
ML-29269 EPCP Console
701 S. RIDGE AVENUE
TROY, OHIO 45374
www.hobartcorp.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
FCC Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Verify Correctness of Weight and Price. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Operator Manual Terminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Chapter 2: Understanding the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Console Communication Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Using the Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Chapter 3: Using the Access PrePack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Power Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Logging onto the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Shutting Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Operator Main Menu Screen Softkeys and Flashkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Run Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Modifying the Run Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Automatic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Using Automatic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Running a Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Using the Operator Main Menu Screen Drop-Down Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Product Drop-Down Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Settings Drop-Down Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
Help Drop-Down Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Chapter 4: Maintenance & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Removing Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Loading Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Setting the Label Size Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Cleaning the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-1
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction
Welcome The Access PrePack System was designed as a meat room or pro-
duce back room scale. It gives you merchandising capabilities
with multiple fonts, graphics, and label types.
FCC Note
Verify Correctness of
Weight and Price
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All necessary operator data appears on the touch screen.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference; in which
case, the user will be required to correct the interference at their
own expense.
Routinely verify label information. Check the multiplication of
price per pound times weight, and check the scale weight against
printed label weight. Weigh the same package several times to
verify outcome consistency. Packages that weigh near the middle
of the 0.01 lb. increment will normally vary up or down by
0.01 lb. Greater variation than 0.01 lb indicates the system needs
adjustment. In such a case, or whenever necessary, contact your
local Hobart Representative.
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Operator Manual Terminology
This manual uses the following terminology for keystrokes and
data manipulation procedures:
• The word TYPE means to touch a series of keys on the Operator Screen Numeric Keypad or the Operator Screen Alpha
Keyboard.
• The word TOUCH means to activate an entry shown on the
Operator Display screen.
• The word SELECT means to activate one item from a list
brought up on the Operator Screen.
The following special instructions are used in the manual:
Note
A Note is information that you need to know, but is not an actual
step in the process.
Tip
A Tip is additional information that may be useful when you are
using the system.
Look At This
Look At This is information to alert you that you may be doing
something that will permanently alter your system.
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Chapter 2: Understanding the System
Understanding the System
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The Access EPP Scale System can store information on thousands of products. Retail store information required for product
handling and processing, such as PLU number, UPC number,
Pricing, Tare, and Self Life is included. Consumer information
describing products, such as NutriFacts, Safe Handling,
Expanded Text, Health Tips, Meal Planners, Recipes, Cooking
Instructions, and Merchandising Graphics is also included.
The scale should be installed and moved only by qualified Hobart
Service Technicians. The system can operate in a temperature
range from 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).
The following topics are discussed in this chapter:
Electrical Connections
Console Communication Connections
Using the Console
Electrical Connections
Console Communication
Connections
Using the Console
A power cord is located on the back of the printer. Electric power
of 120 or 208/240 volts, 50 or 60 Hz, 1 phase (2-wire plus
ground) is required.
On the Access PrePack System, in addition to the electrical connections, there are several ports that can be configured:
• RJ-45 Jack for an Ethernet Connector (TCP/IP)
–OR–
• Wireless TCP/IP (located on the top of the console).
• 2 Type A USB Ports
Console features:
• Operator Main Menu Screen - a touch-activated screen that
provides access to product data and displays information to
the user.
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Operator Main Menu Screen
The Operator Main Menu Screen is a touch screen that enables
you to enter information and move through the display screens.
Attributes Functions
Softkeys The softkeys on the Operator Main Menu Screen are used to access the drop-down
menus, which show the subcategories of data available for selection.
Check Box A check box enables or disables optional functions. A check mark or circle appears in
the box when a function is enabled.
Text Box A text box is a field into which you enter data.
Grayed Field A grayed field indicates the field is not available for the current screen or transaction.
Flashing Cursor The flashing cursor in a text box indicates that the field is currently activated and is
available for data entry.
Light Blue Highlighted
Drop-Down Menu
A drop-down menu subcategory shown in light blue indicates the drop-down menu
subcategory has been activated and can be selected.
Flashkeys The Flashkeys provide quick access to frequently used products and functions.
Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad appears on the screen when numeric data is to be entered.
Alpha Keyboard The alpha keyboard appears on the screen when alpha data is to be entered.
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Chapter 3: Using the Access PrePack System
Using the Access PrePack System
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Chapter 3:
Power Up the System
Logging onto the System
To power up the Access PrePack System, use the on/off switch
located on the back of the printer.
The Access PrePack System may require each operator to login
before use. Not all system are setup to have operator’s login.
The instructions for using this system are detailed in this chapter.
To login to the system you should be at the Operator Login
Screen shown below.
To Login to the System
TYPE your Operator ID. You should now be on the Operator
Main Menu Screen.
: TOUCH the Operator ID field and
To Logoff the Operator Main Menu Screen
the Operator Main Menu Screen. No further action is required.
The Operator Login Screen will be displayed.
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: TOUCH Logoff on
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Shutting Down the System
The Shutdown feature is designed to stop all internal functions.
Shutdown is required before power can be disconnected from the
system.
To Shutdown the System:
1. From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH System.
2. From the System Menu, TOUCH Shutdown. A screen will
appear and ask, “Are you sure you want to shutdown?”
3. TOUCH OK. A screen will appear and say, “The scale is
shutting down. Please wait....”
Look At This
Shutdown may take a few minutes to complete depending on the
size of the database in the scale. DO NOT disconnect power to
the system during shutdown.
4. When the shutdown is complete, a screen will appear and
say, “The scale has been shutdown. You may remove power
from the scale.
–OR–
Press REBOOT to reboot now.”
5. Remove power by using the on/off switch on the back of the
printer.
Look At This
Do not remove power from the system by unplugging it. Always
use the on/off switch on the back of the printer to power down
the system.
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Operator Main Menu Screen
Softkeys and Flashkeys
The Operator Main Menu Screen Softkeys provide access to
drop-down menus showing available functions. The use of these
keys, the screens accessed, and the functions performed through
these keys are described in next section of this manual.
Note
The Product Softkey will only be available when a PLU is
entered.
Flashkeys are the keys located below the Operator Main Menu
Screen softkeys. These keys are configured individually for each
system to provide quick access to products and functions
frequently used.
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Run Screen
The Run Screen displays product information for the PLU that is
entered. The type of data displayed depends upon the product
weigh type of the PLU.
The Run Screen displays the following product information, if
applicable:
• Enter PLU Number
• Product Description
• Shelf Life Days (toggles to Sell By Date)
• Product Life Days (toggles to Best Before Date)
• Country of Origin Text (COOL)
•Tracking Number
• Product Image (optional)
•UPC Number
•Net Weight
•Total Price
•Print
• Film Tension (wrapper)
• Film Width (wrapper)
• Automatic Label Apply (toggles on/off)
• Automatic Wrap (toggles on/off)
• Automatic Label Print (toggles on/off)
• Tare (if applicable)
• Unit Price (if applicable)
• By Count (if applicable)
• Exception Price (if applicable)
• Volume (if applicable)
Note
System configuation may show different options.
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The operator can modify certain settings that display on the Run
Screen. Only text fields with a white background can be
modified. Text fields with a blue background cannot be edited
and provide information only.
Note
• Changes made at the Run Screen will be in effect for the
current product only. The scale will revert to the system
default settings when a different PLU is entered.
• The Apply button, Wrap button, and Wrapper settings are
only displayed on the Run Screen when a wrapper is
attached to the system.
To change Text Field values: TOUCH the text field and SELECT
the setting from the list –OR– TYPE the change on the pop-up
Numeric Keypad or Alpha Keyboard. TOUCH Enter. The value
change will be displayed in the text field.
To change the Film Tension setting
: TOUCH the Film Tension
field. The settings of High, Medium, and Low will be displayed.
SELECT the desired setting. The setting selected will be
displayed in the Film Tension field.
To change the Film Width setting
: TOUCH the Film Width field.
The settings of Narrow, Wide, and Automatic will be displayed.
SELECT the desired setting. The setting selected will be
displayed in the Film Width field. In the Automatic setting the
system will sense the film width needed.
To change COOL
: TOUCH the Country of Origin Text field. You
should now be on the COOL Screen. See Product Drop-Down
Menu - COOL Screen for information about modifying COOL.
The setting changes made will be displayed on the Run Screen.
To change Automatic functions
: TOUCH the automatic buttons
on the screen to turn them on or off. If the indicator is green, then
it is in automatic mode. If the indicator is red, then it is in manual
mode. See Automatic Settings for more information about the
automatic functions available on the Access PrePack System.
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Automatic Settings
The Run Screen has settings for automatic or manual modes. In
Automatic Mode the operation will be performed without the
operator touching PRINT, as is required in Manual Mode. Automatic Mode is changed with the Apply, Wrap, and Label buttons.
The button is in the Automatic Mode when the indicator is green
and in Manual Mode when the indicator is red.
Note
The Apply and Wrap buttons are only displayed on the Run
Screen when a wrapper is included in the system configuration.
Using Automatic Mode
Automatically Wrap, Print and
Apply Label
There are different automatic modes available for use with the
Access PrePack System. If your system is attached to an
automatic wrapper you will have more functions available.
The automatic functions are:
Automatically Wrap, Print and Apply Label
Automatically Print Label Only
Automatically Print and Apply Label, No Wrap (Prepackaged
Products)
Automatically Wrap Only
To wrap the product and print and apply a label in Automatic
Mode: TOUCH the Apply, Wrap, and Label buttons until the
indicators are green. The Enter PLU text background color is
green.
A product is placed on the wrapper scale. The product will run
through the wrapper and will be wrapped. A label will be printed
when a stable weight has been sensed by the scale. The label will
be applied to the product as the product emerges from the
wrapper.
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