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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Verify Correctness of Weight & Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

FCC Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

How to Use This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Chapter 2: Understanding the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Communication Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Supervisor Mode Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Shutting Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Reset Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Chapter 3: Setting Up Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Setting Up Store Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Setting Up Scale Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Setting Up Flashkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Setting Up Label Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27

Label Rotation Overides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37

Setting Up Operator ID’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38

Updating Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45

Setting Up Product Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48

Running a Configuration Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-52

Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-54

Chapter 4: Setting Up the Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Understanding the Database. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Setting Up Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

Setting Up Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14

Modifying Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25

Setting Up Support Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31

Chapter 5: Merchandising Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Setting Up Your Scale for Merchandising Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Setting Up For a Specific PLU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

Chapter 6: Configuring a Barcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Understanding EAN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Setting Up Your System for EAN Barcodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

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Chapter 7: Using Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

Understanding Transactions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

Configuring Transaction Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

Viewing Transactions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5

Voiding Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

Chapter 8: Backup & Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1

Understanding the Backup & Restore Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2

Using the Import Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3

Using the Backup Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4

Using the Restore Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5

Using the Merge Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7

Running a Record Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

Chapter 9: Setting Up COOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1

Understanding COOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2

Setting Up COOL For Operator Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3

Appendix A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Using the Text Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Label Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

Glossary of Common Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

Index: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-1

Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Hobart, A division of ITW Food Equipment Group LLC 2007

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Verify Correctness of Weight & Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

FCC Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Online Viewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Keystrokes and Data Entry Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Special Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Supervisor Manual Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

Welcome The Access PrePack System was designed as a meat room or pro-

The following selections are available in this chapter:

 Welcome  Verify Correctness of Weight & Price  FCC Note  How to Use This Manual

duce back room scale. It gives you merchandising capabilities with multiple fonts, graphics, and label types.

Access PrePack System

All necessary operator data appears on the touch screen.

Verify Correctness of Weight & Price

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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 authorized Hobart Service Representative.

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FCC Note

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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 oper ate d 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 his own expense.

Note

NO MODIFICATIONS: Modifications to this device shall not be made without the written consent of ITW Food Equipment Group. Unauthorized modifications may void the authority granted under Federal Communications Commission Rules permitting the operation of this device.

How to Use This Manual

Online Viewing

Hobart uses specific formats throughout the manuals for you to easily identify key selections. These formats are described in the following topics:

 Online Viewing  Keystrokes and Data Entry Procedures  Special Instructions  Supervisor Manual Overview

If you are viewing this manual online or from a CD, you have the advantage of using the cross-referencing feature that is built into the document. Links are shown in italicized text and are crossreferenced.

For example, the text may say:

Appendix A

When you move your mouse directly over the text, the cursor changes to a pointing hand. This indicates a cross-reference. If you click on this text, you will be taken to that section of the document.

Use the back arrow on the top of your screen to return to your starting point.

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Keystrokes and Data Entry Procedures

This manual defines Keystrokes and Data Entry Procedures as follows:

• The word TYPE means to press a series of keys on the

• The word SELECT means to choose an item from a defined

• The word TOUCH means to physically touch the screen in a

keyboard.

list of choices.

specific area.

Special Instructions

This Hobart manual uses Special Instructions to call your attention to information that you need to know. These include:

Note

A Note is information that you need to know, but it is not an actual step in the procedures.

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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Refer to the following sections for information on setting up and using the Access PrePack System.

 Chapter 2: Understanding the System explains the

Access PrePack System, including electrical and communication connections and mechanical features.

 Chapter 3: Setting Up Your System tells you how to create

and/or edit important system information in the Access P rePack System, such as: operator data, label information, scale operation and communications, store information, etc.

 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Database is where you define your

products and classes, then learn how to maintain them.

 Chapter 5: Merchandising Programs describes how to prop-

erly set up and maintain your in-store discount program(s), such as Frequent Shopper.

 Chapter 6: Configuring a Barcode tells you how to configur e

an EAN13 barcode.

 Chapter 7: Using Transactions tells you how to use the Totals

function for reporting purposes.

 Chapter 8: Backup & Restore is where you find the steps to

save your data to a backup file or restore your data.

 Chapter 9: Setting Up COOL explains COOL (Country of

Origin Labeling) and how to set up COOL text.

 Appendix A provides you with detailed information on sub-

jects that are briefly covered in the manual.

 The Index provides an alphabetical listing of the topics in this

manual and their corresponding page numbers.

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Chapter 2: Understanding the System

Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Communication Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Access PrePack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Supervisor Mode Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Accessing Supervisor Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Understanding the Supervisor Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Shutting Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Reset Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Describe This Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

About Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

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Understanding the System

The Access PrePack System can store information on thousands of products. This information can include NutriFacts, Safe Handling, Expanded Text, Health Tips, Meal Planners, Recipes, Cooking Instructions, and Merchandising Graphics.

The scale should be installed or moved only by qualified Hobart Service Technicians. It can operate in a temperature range from 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).

The following topics are explained:

 Electrical Connections  Communication Connections  Display Console  Supervisor Mode Overview  Help

Electrical Connections

Communication Connections

Electric power of 120 or 208/240 volts, 50 or 60 Hz, phase 1 (2-wire plus ground) is required. A power cord is located on the back of the printer unit.

In addition to the electrical connections, there are several ports which can be configured for peripherals.

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On the console:

• RJ-45 Jack for Ethernet 10-100 BaseT Connector (TCP/IP).

• Wireless TCP/IP - located on top of console.

• 2 USB type A ports.

On the printer:

• 2 USB type A ports.

• 1 USB type B port.

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Display Console

The Display Console is a touch screen that enables you to enter information and move through the display screens.

Highlight Description

Menu Bar The softkeys on the Supervisor menu bar are used as the main search tool. Once you

TOUCH one of the softkeys, a menu drop-down list appears. These are the subcategories of the softkey you touched. Some of the menu options have another subcategory dropdown list that appears.

Check Boxes A check box enables or disables optional functions. A check mark or circle appears in

the box when a function is enabled. TOUCH the check box to enable or disable certain

functions. Text Boxes Blank boxes are considered fields. This is where you would TYPE required inform ation Grayed Fields If a field or selection is grayed, it is not available for that particular screen or transaction. Flashing Cursor A flashing cursor shows which field you are currently in. Lighter Blue Highlight

with Drop-Down

When you access a drop-down menu, the selection you make will be highlighted in a

lighter blue. Menus

Page – of – On some of the screens, there may be additional pages available. This is shown to you by

showing a Page – of – drop-down menu in the top right corner. Pop Up Keyboard When you TOUCH a field to enter text information, a keyboard will appear on the touch

screen. Enter the data and TOUCH Done. Pop Up Keypad When you TOUCH a field to enter numeric information, a keypad will appear on the

touch screen. Enter the data and TOUCH Done.

Tip

When entering numbers or text you may find it more convenient to use a USB mouse and/or keyboard rather than touching the screen. This is especially useful when entering large amounts of data or performing repetitive operations such as setting up labels or flashkeys.

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Supervisor Mode Overview

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The purpose of Supervisor mode is so you, the supervisor , can set up parameters to oversee and manage the operation of the Access PrePack System according to your business preferences. It can be password-protected, so only those who are supposed to be making these types of changes will be allowed to do so.

Accessing Supervisor Mode

Understanding the Supervisor Menu

Supervisor Mode can be accessed from the console or from a computer. To access the Supervisor Mode remotely, the Access PrePack System and computer must be configured. Contact your local network administrator for assistance.

If Supervisor Mode is password-protected, then you will need an operator ID with Supervisor permission (see Setting Up Operator

ID’s).

Once remote hookup has been established: To enter Supervisor Mode:

1. From the Main Menu, TOUCH System.

2. From the System Menu, TOUCH Supervisor Mode. You should now be in the Supervisor Mode. (Login may be required.)

The Supervisor Menu is the starting point for any Supervisor task. From this point, you can choose a menu option by TOUCHING a softkey on the User Display menu bar. The instructions for how to use Supervisor mode to set up the Access PrePack System are detailed in later chapters.

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Shutting Down the System

The Shutdown feature is designed to stop all internal functions that maintain the database of the system. Shutdown is required before power can be disconnected from the system.

To Shutdown the System:

1. From the Main Menu, TOUCH System.

2. From the System Menu, TOUCH Shutdown. A screen will

3. TOUCH OK. A screen will appear and say, "The scale is

4. When the shutdown is complete, a screen will appear and

5. Wait for console to shut down. The screen will go black.

6. Remove power by using the on/off switch on th e back of the

appear and ask, "Are you sure you want to shutdown?"

shutting down. Please wait…"

Look At This

Shutdown may take a few minutes to complete depending on the size of the database in the system. DO NOT disconnect power to the system during shutdown.

say, “The scale application is ready to shutdown. Press the Shut Down button to power down the scale or Reboot to restart.”

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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Reset Switch

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Located on the bottom of the console is a Reset Switch. In the unlikely event the console stops responding, use the Reset Switch to reboot the system.

• Press the reset switch and it will cause an orderly shutdown

of the operating system.

• Press the reset switch when the console is off and it will

power on.

Look At This

The reset switch on the console shuts down the operating system only. Power will still be supplied to the console. 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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Help

The Access PrePack System is equipped with context-sensitive Help Screens to assist you in quick, efficient scale operation. The Help function has the following levels of assistance:

 Describe This Page  Questions  About Scale

Describe This Page

Questions

Describe this page gives you a brief description of the screen you came from, including notes to help you process the transaction better.

To view Describe this page:

1. From the Main Menu, TOUCH Help.

2. From the Help Menu, TOUCH Describe this Page. You should now be on the Describe This Page Screen.

3. TOUCH Done to return to the page being described.

Using the Questions screen will allow you to browse through frequently asked questions. Use the slide bar on the touch screen to scroll through the questions.

To view Questions:

1. From the Main Menu, TOUCH Help.

2. From the Help Menu, TOUCH Questions. You should now be on the Questions Screen.

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The About Scale screen is a view-only screen and shows you the scale name, the build number, the version and revision numbers, the release date and the copyright.

To view About Scale:

1. From the Main Menu, TOUCH Help.

2. From the Help Menu, TOUCH About Scale. You should now be on the About Scale Screen.

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Chapter 3: Setting Up Your System

Setting Up Store Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Setting Up Scale Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Viewing Scale Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Setting Up Normal Scale Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Table of Normal Scale Operation (Page 1 options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Table of Normal Scale Operation (Page 2 options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Table of Normal Scale Operation (Page 3 options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Table of Normal Scale Operation (Page 4 options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Table of Normal Scale Operation (Page 5 options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Setting the Date/Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Delete All Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Setting Up Flashkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Sample Flashkey Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Flashkey Function Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Adjusting the Flashkey Grid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Adding/Deleting Flashkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Specials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Setting Up Label Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Understanding Label Types and Label Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Understanding Label Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Understanding Label Sizes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Understanding Label Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Understanding Label Families. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Using the Labels Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Selecting Fields to Print on a Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Setting Up Label Text Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Viewing Label Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Using Label Graphics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Using Security Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Using Custom Label Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35

Adding a Custom Label Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

Deleting a Custom Label Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

Label Rotation Overides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

Setting Up Operator ID’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

Understanding Access Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

Assigning Operator ID’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

Deleting Operator ID’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

Setting Operator Can Modify. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

Creating Operator Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43

Viewing Operator Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44

Updating Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45

VIA FTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

VIA USB Bulk Storage (USB Drive). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47

Setting Up Product Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48

Running a Configuration Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52

Configuration Report Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53

Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54

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Setting Up Your System

Before you can begin adding to your product database, you should set up your system. This section explains:

 Setting Up Store Information  Setting Up Scale Operation  Setting Up Flashkeys  Setting Up Label Types  Setting Up Operator ID’s  Updating Firmware  Setting Up Product Default Values  Running a Configuration Report

Tip

Setting Up Store Information

The Store Information option enables you to assign the Store name, Store ID number and Store graphic to your system.

To set up the Store Information:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Store Information. You should now be on the Store Information Screen.

3. TOUCH the Store name field.

4. TYPE the Store name and TOUCH Done.

5. TOUCH the Store ID field.

6. TYPE the Store ID number and TOUCH Enter.

7. TOUCH the Store graphic field and SELECT the desired Store graphic. This is the graphic that will print on the label if the label type used has space for a store graphic.

8. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Setting Up Scale Operation

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This section is where you determine how the scale works on a daily basis. This information does not change per product, class or label type, it remains constant.

Here you will learn the following:

 Viewing Scale Statistics  Setting Up Normal Scale Operation  Setting the Date/Time  Delete All Files  Printer Settings

Viewing Scale Statistics

This option allows you to view the basic statistics of the scale, such as the memory available and the records in the Scale database.

To view the Statistics Screen:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Scale Operations.

3. From the Scale Operations Menu, TOUCH Show Statistics. You should now be on the Show Statistics Screen.

4. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Setting Up Normal Scale Operation

Use the Set Up Normal Scale Operation option to specify the types of Totals you wish to collect, plus other miscellaneous configuration options, such as Fixed Weight Units, Product number on Flashkeys, etc.

To set up Normal Scale Operation:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Scale Operations.

3. From the Scale Operations Menu, TOUCH Normal Scale

Note

Not all screens shown in this section will be available with all system configuration. For example, Access PrePack Systems without a wrapper will only have four screens.

Operation. You should now be on the Normal Scale

Operation Screen Page 1.

4. TOUCH the check box to select the desired function –OR–TOUCH the desired field and select the desired function. Use the following table to make your decisions.

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Table of Normal Scale Operation (Page 1 options) Prompt Description Values

Display Product Notes Specifies whether product notes are

automatically displayed or not.

Enable COOL tracking number

Specifies whether the COOL tracking number is displayed on the Run Screen.

Collect Transactions, COOL Totals, and Operator Changes

Specifies whether transactions, COOL totals, and operator changes are collected or not.

Number of days to keep transaction records.

Enable Auto Lookup Enables you to set the number of

digits required for the system to automatically look up product information.

Number of digits to begin Auto Lookup.

Checked Product notes are automati-

cally displayed.

Blank Product notes are not auto-

matically displayed.

Checked COOL tracking number is

displayed.

Blank COOL tracking number is

not displayed.

Checked Transactions, totals, and

changes are collected.

Blank Transactions, totals, and

changes are not collected.

Value Range 1 to 15

Checked Auto lookup is turned on. Blank

Auto lookup is turned off.

Value Range 1 to 6

Enable DB Compress

Makes the database smaller by removing deleted records.

Time to compress the database, usually during off-peak hours.

Checked Database will compress at

specified time. Blank Database will not compress. Specific

Anytime. Time

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5. TOUCH the Page field and SELECT Page 2. You should

6. TOUCH the check box to select the desired function

now be on the Normal Scale Operation Screen Page 2.

–OR–TOUCH the desired field and select the desired function. Use the following table to make your decisions.

Table of Normal Scale Operation (Page 2 options) Prompt Description Values

Log Out idle remote session after

Enables you to determine the length of time the scale will remain idle in remote mode before logging the user out of the session.

Allow access to checkboxes.

Default Browser home page

Enables operator to access these functions.

Enables you to set the Browser home page to the desired address.

Fixed Weight Units Enables Fixed W eight amounts to be

entered as whole or tenth ounces.

Backdate by entering Determines the backdate entering

method.

Weight or Tare Entry Precision

Determines weight and tare precision.

Maximum Tare Determines the maximum tare value

allowed.

TOUCH the minutes field and TYPE the number of minutes between 1-120. A value of 0 equals infinite time.

Checked Blank TOUCH the Default Browser home page

field and TYPE the address you desire. Whole Ounces

Tenths of an Ounce A date -OR-

Number of days Value of 2 or 3.

This value will vary depending on the use of the scale.

Access allowed. Access denied.

T are Setback Value Determines how the tare is to be cal-

culated depending on your database

Contact your local Hobart representative for the correct tare setback value.

configuration.

By count calculation method

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Determines how the By count is calculated.

See By Count Calculation Method later in this chapter.

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By Count Calculation Method

The By count calculation method determines which of three methods is used to calculate the total price for By count items when less than the By count quantity is sold. The three methods are described in the table below.

Tip

If you have entered an Exception Price, it will take precedence over the By count calculation method selected.

By Count Calculation Methods

Method 1 If the discount is greater than $.01, the customer starts receiving the discount ($.01 per item)

sooner than on the last item purchased to complete the deal. Example = 3/$1.00

Customer is charged $.34 for the first item, $.33 for the second, and $.33 for the third.

Method 2 The customer receives the discount on the last item purchased to “complete the deal.” The

By count price is divided by the By count quantity and the answer is rounded up to the next cent; the answer is multiplied by the quantity sold. If the By count quantity is sold, the bargain differential is subtracted so as not to exceed the By count price.

Method 3 In this formula, the division is performed last and the answer is carried to three decimal

places; any fraction is then rounded up to the next cent.

By count example The following is an example of the By count modes using these values:

By count quantity = 12, By count price = $2.09

Qty Method 1 Method 2 Method 3

1 .18 .18 .18 2 .36 .36 .35* 3 .54 .54 .53 4 .72 .72 .70* 5 .90 .90 .88 6 1.07* 1.08 1.05* 7 1.24* 1.26 1.22* 8 1.41* 1.44 1.40 9 1.58* 1.62 1.57* 10 1.75* 1.80 1.75 11 1.92* 1.98 1.92* 12 2.09 2.09* 2.09*

* Denotes that the discount was applied.

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7. TOUCH the Page field and SELECT Page 3. You should

8. TOUCH the check box to select the desired function

now be on the Normal Scale Operation Screen Page 3.

–OR–TOUCH the desired field and select the desired function. Use the following table to make your decisions.

Table of Normal Scale Operation (Page 3 options) Prompt Description Values

Primary and Secondary language and country

Date Format Specifies the date format used in

Hours Format Use to select hour format. 12 or 24 hour Popup Keypad style Use to set style for numeric keypad. PC keypad

Operator login keyboard style

Enable network connectivity testing

Ping Primary Scale, Default Gateway, or IP Address

Ping interval Set how often the Ping command is

Specifies which language and country will be used.

various countries.

Use to set style for operator login keyboard.

If selected, the background of the scale turns red if the scale disconnects from the network.

A ping command is sent out to this location to test if the scale is connected to a network.

sent.

Select from list available.

Telephone keypad QWERTY Keyboard

Numeric Keypad Checked

Blank

Only one can be checked.

Enter value in hours and minutes.

Enable testing. Disable testing.

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9. TOUCH the Page field and SELECT Page 4. You should

now be on the Normal Scale Operation Screen Page 4.

10. TOUCH the check box to select the desired function –OR–TOUCH the desired field and select the desired function. Use the following table to make your decisions.

Table of Normal Scale Operation (Page 4 options) Prompt Description Values

Configure Display Fields Specifies whether a certain function

will display to the operator when the scale is in operate mode

Use entire description

- Number of chars

Specifies whether the entire description will display on the flashkey or just a set number of characters

Checked Specific function will display. Blank Specific function will not

Checked Entire description displayed. Blank Set character value 1 to 999.

display.

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11. TOUCH the Page field and SELECT Page 5. You should

now be on the Normal Scale Operation Screen Page 5.

12. TOUCH the desired field and select the desired function. Use the following table to make your decisions.

Table of Normal Scale Operation (Page 5 options) Prompt Description Values

Default peripheral settings

Film tension settings Film tension High High film tension.

Intake Mode Normal Used for most products.

Gentle Used for top heavy or

products that may spill.

Label Placement Left Side Label will be placed on the

left side of the package as it enters the label application area.

Right Side Label will be placed on the

right side of the package as it enters the label application area.

Medium Medium film tension. Low Low film tension.

Tension - Front to Back +/- Add to increase tension.

Subtract to decrease tension.

Tension - Left to Right +/- Add to increase tension.

Subtract to decrease tension.

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13. TOUCH the Page field and SELECT Page 6. You should

now be on the Normal Scale Operation Screen Page 6.

14. TOUCH the Wrapper Sealer belt On/Off time field to be set.

15. TYPE the desired hour and minute in the hour minute field. Use the following table to make your decisions.

Table of Normal Scale Operation (Page 6 options) Prompt Description Values

Wrapper Sealer belt On/ Off times

Establishes a specific day and time for the wrapper belt sealer to turn on and/or off.

16. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

Anytime of the day that the scale will be in use.

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Setting the Date/Time

The date and time is set from the destop of the operating system.

Delete All Files

This option allows you to delete all of the files from the database. To delete all files:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Scale Operations.

3. From the Scale Operations Menu, TOUCH Delete All Files. You should now be on the Delete All Files Screen.

Look At This

WARNING: This button will delete all memory from the database. Make sure you have a good backup of your data before proceeding.

4. TOUCH the Delete all files button.

5. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Printer Settings

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This option allows you to test the print quality on labels and change the order of printers in a multi-printer system.

To view Printer Settings:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Scale Operations.

3. From the Scale Operations Menu, TOUCH Printer Settings. You should now be on the Printer Settings Screen.

4. To change printer type, TOUCH the field for a specific printer.

5. SELECT printer type from the drop-down menu and TOUCH Update.

6. TOUCH Print contrast field and SELECT contrast level. The higher the number, the darker the label.

Note

Use the lowest contrast level possible that allows for acceptable print.

7. TOUCH the Pattern field and SELECT a test pattern.

8. TOUCH Test Label to print a label with the selected contrast and pattern selected.

9. Examine printed label and adjust contrast as required.

10. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Setting Up Flashkeys

Flashkeys are designed to provide the operator quick and easy access to various scale functions and frequently used PLU's. Use this option along with categories and specials to make setup of flashkeys more effective.

There are three different areas of the touch screen that support flashkeys. They are the:

The Product Grid is the main area of the touch screen when the scale is in operate mode. The Start Screen Buttons are along the right side of the touch screen when the scale is in operate mode. The Run Screen Buttons are along the right side of the touch screen when a PLU has been entered and the scale is on the Run Screen.

• Product Grid

• Start Screen Buttons

• Run Screen Buttons

Note

Graphics can be used with Flashkeys. Custom graphics need to be loaded into the system before creating new Flashkeys. (See

Using the Import Function.)

Use the Flashkey Chart to determine the feature desired for each flashkey. The following will be discussed:

 Sample Flashkey Configuration  Flashkey Function Chart  Adjusting the Flashkey Grid  Adding/Deleting Flashkeys  Specials  Categories

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Categories

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This option is used to maintain category records in the scale. Categories are a way to group products together for the purpose of creating flashkeys to quickly look up products.

To set up the Categories:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Other Records.

3. From the Other Records Menu, TOUCH Categories. You should now be on the Categories Screen.

4. TOUCH the Category number field and TYPE the category number.

5. TOUCH the Reporting category drop-down menu and SELECT the reporting category. Master category (999999) is the default.

6. TOUCH the Caption field and TYPE the Caption for the category.

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7. TOUCH the Background color field and SELECT the color

8. TOUCH the Text color field and SELECT the color for the

Note

The background and text colors will be used on any flashkeys created by this category.

for the category.

category text.

Note

• Custom graphics need to be loaded into the system before they can be used with categories. See Using the Import

Function.

• The graphic chosen here ONL Y applies to a flashkey used to load this category NOT the items in the category (like the background and text colors).

9. TOUCH the Flashkey graphic field and SELECT appropriate graphic.

10. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Setting Up Label Types

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The Access PrePack System gives you the flexibility to decide what label types you will use and what will print on each label.

The following topics are explained in this section:

 Understanding Label Types and Label Terms  Using the Labels Menu  Using Custom Label Types  Adding a Custom Label Type  Deleting a Custom Label Type

Additional information can be found in the Label Information section of Appendix A

Tip

Understanding Label Types and Label Terms

Hobart can supply you with various label types to fit your organization's needs. The label types that are supplied by Hobart are stored in the scale database and are referred to as Standard Label Types. You can use Standard Label Type s just as they are, or you can change them to suit your needs (see Using the Labels

Menu). You can also have custom label types designed (see Using Custom Label Types).

The following is important information to know about labels and label printing before you get started:

• The thermal printhead requires no ink or ribbon.

• Labels used for your transactions may be preprinted or blank.

• Preprinted labels may be ordered with a customer logo, store name, store address and/or other merchandising information (in black and white or colors).

There are some terms you will need to be familiar with when working with Hobart Standard Label Types. They are explained in the next few paragraphs.

 Understanding Label Stock  Understanding Label Sizes  Understanding Label Types  Understanding Label Families

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Understanding Label Stock

Label stock refers to the physical label paper. Labels come in a variety of sizes, and each has its own function and purpose. The Access PrePack System uses only Standard Die Cut Labels.

Die Cut Labels are cut so that each label is spaced for accuracy. Because these are all the same size, they can be preprinted to create a more attractive label.

Tip

Hobart-supplied labels are recommended because:

• Single-source reliability for all scales

• Less than 1/10 of 1% defect rate

• Accurate labels on every roll

• Highly resistant to heat and moisture

• Excellent preprint quality

Understanding Label Sizes

Labels are available in the following sizes for the Access PrePack System. Some label lengths may require a Custom Label Type. See Using Custom Labels for more information.

Widths

Label Lengths

" (38 mm)

1.5

1.75" (44 mm)

2.375" (60 mm)

3.0" (76 mm)

3.5" (89 mm)

4.0" (102 mm)

1.5"

(38 mm)

2.25"

(57 mm)3"(76 mm)

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Understanding Label Types

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The Label Type is the way the printing is laid out on the label.

Understanding Label Families

Using the Labels Menu

Label Families were designed to work with the default Label Type settings (Standard Labels). The Access PrePack System automatically knows to search within the same Family for the nearest label to what you are trying to print.

For example, you may have Label T ype 14 selected (designed fo r

3.0" labels), but the label stock you are actually using is 1.75". The Access PrePack System automatically searches the database for the first 1.75" label in the Label Type 14 family. This feature allows the use of nonstandard label lengths.

For a complete listing and description of all the labels contact your local Hobart Representative.

The Labels Menu enables you to select and/or change your label to suit your needs. The following topics are explained:

 Selecting Fields to Print on a Label  Setting Up Label Text Names  Viewing Label Types  Using Label Graphics  Using Security Labels

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Selecting Fields to Print on a Label

You have the ability to print the following special fields on a label, providing the Label Type permits it:

To change/edit the fields to print on a label:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Labels.

3. From the Labels Menu, TOUCH Fields to Print. You should

• Sell By Date/Julian Sell By Date

• Packed-On Date/Julian Packed-On Date

• Product Life Date/Julian Product Life Date

• Unit Price

• By Count

• UPC/EAN Number and Barcode

• Currency Symbol

• Pre-Print Text Names

• Weight on a By Count

• 2nd UPC Check Digit

now be on the Fields To Print Screen.

4. TOUCH the appropriate check box to choose the special fields that you want to print on the label. A checked box will print the field if the Label Type permits it.

5. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

Note

If you check the Weight on a By count check box, the weight on a By count PLU will print in the Net Weight field when the By count value is one.

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The Label T ext Names option allows you to edit the Field Header Names that print on labels - if the Label Type and Setup permit. These include:

• Field 1: Packed On

• Field 2: Best Before

• Field 3: Sell By

• Field 4: Net Wt/Ct

• Field 5: Unit Price

• Field 6: Total Price

For complete list of all available fields that can print on a label, contact your local Hobart Representative.

To set up/edit Label Text Names:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Labels.

3. From the Labels Menu, TOUCH Label Text Names. You should now be on the Label Text Names Screen.

4. TOUCH the field you wish to edit and TYPE the text you wish to see on your label in the selected field.

Look At This

The new field name will not display on the Run screen. The operator will see the original field name displayed. For example, if you modify the text for Field 3 (Sell By) to say Freeze By, the Run screen will still display Sell By, but the label will be printed with the words Freeze By.

5. In order for changes to take effect, reboot the scale. See

Reset Switch.

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Viewing Label Types

The Label Types option enables you to view available labels contained within your scale system. Remember, the Label Type is the setup (layout) of the label.

To view Label Types:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Labels.

3. From the Labels Menu, TOUCH Label Types. You should

Note

If you do not find the Label type you want, you can contact your local Hobart Representative to order a Custom Label Type. See

Using Custom Label Types.

now be on the Label Types Screen.

4. TOUCH the Label type field and TYPE the label type you wish to view.

5. To move through the available label types, TOUCH Previous, or TOUCH Next.

6. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

Tip

The Label Type screen displays the label type number and the label stock size required to print the label shown. The loaded stock size is also displayed.

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Using Label Graphics

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The Label Graphics option allows you to view the available graphics that can be added to labels.

Note

• Hobart offers a variety of scale graphics. For additional graphics, contact your local Hobart Representative.

• Graphics need to be added to the system before they can be used to add graphics, see Using the Import Function.

To use Label Graphics:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Labels.

3. From the Labels Menu, TOUCH Label Graphics. You should now be on the Label Graphic Screen.

4. TOUCH the Graphic name field and TYPE the Graphic number or name you wish to view.

5. To move through the available Graphics, TOUCH Previous, or TOUCH Next.

6. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Using Security Labels

This option allows you to set the minimum amount in total price to print a security label.

To set Security Label price:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Labels.

3. From the Labels Menu, TOUCH Security Labels. You should now be on the Security Labels Screen.

4. TOUCH the Unit price is at least field and TYPE the price.

5. TOUCH the Total price is at least field and TYPE the price.

6. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Regular Label

Custom Label

Using Custom Label Types

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Custom Label Types are designed to fit your specific merchandising needs. You select the fields that print and the location of each field on the label.

Hobart offers a wide variety of Custom Label Type options. Use the following example or create your own Custom Label Type according to your merchandising needs.

Review the following subtopics for more information:

 Adding a Custom Label Type  Deleting a Custom Label Type

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Adding a Custom Label Type

Custom Label Types are added through the Backup/Restore function.

Deleting a Custom Label Type

Refer to Chapter 8: Backup & Restore When following the directions in Chapter 8: Backup & Restore

for more information.

, be sure to select only Label data when adding a Custom Label Type.

You can only delete a Label T ype from the scale that you added to the database (i.e., Custom Label Type). Standard Label Types cannot be deleted.

Look At This

Using this delete feature permanently removes your Custom Label Type from the scale.

To delete a Custom Label Type:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Labels.

3. From the Labels Menu, TOUCH Label Types. You should

now be on the Label Types Screen.

4. TOUCH the Label type field and TYPE the label type you

wish to remove.

5. Verify this is the correct label and TOUCH the Delete button

to remove the custom label type from the database. If the Delete field is not active (grayed), then the Label type is constant in the system and cannot be deleted.

6. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next

procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Label Rotation Overides

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The label position can be modified on the Label Rotation Overide Screen

To adjust the label rotaion overide settings:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Scale Operations. From the Scale Operations Menu, TOUCH Rotation Overide.

You should now be on the Label Rotation Overide Screen.

3. TOUCH the desired field and select the desired function. Use the following table to make your decisions.

Table of Label Rotation Overides Prompt Description Values

Printer Station To overide label ratations for all

products

Do not overide Set rotation to Rotate an additional 0 to 315 degrees, 45 degree incraments

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Setting Up Operator ID’s

The Operator ID option enables you to assign a numeric code that identifies a specific operator. It allows you to change information about that operator. You may also delete an operator from the system. The following topics are covered in this section:

 Understanding Access Levels  Assigning Operator ID’s  Deleting Operator ID’s  Setting Operator Can Modify  Creating Operator Notes  Viewing Operator Changes

Understanding Access Levels

Within the Access PrePack System, a certain level of authority can be assigned as a required minimum in order to use a particular function. This is the Access Level. When setting up operators and their ID’s, you will need to determine what Access Level they will be given.

Assigning an Access Level to an Operator ID gives you the ability to govern the amount of access your operators are allowed to have to the Supervisor functions. For example, you may want to allow your operators to make certain changes to PLU information that can only be made in Supervisor mode. You can also prevent an operator from accessing Supervisor mode completely. An Access Level of 1 means the operator has no access to Supervisor functions.

The following chart is grouped by Access Level and identifies the functions associated with each.

Note

• Remember, whatever Access Level you select for an operator, then that operator can access all For example, if you assign an operator to Access Level 7, then he/she also has access to levels 6, 5, 4, and so on.

• You must assign at least one person with Access Level 9, if Supervisor mode security is desired.

lower level functions.

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Access Level 1 (minimum) Function

No Access to Supervisor Functions

Access Level 2 Function

View/Modify Operator Note View Scale Statistics Change Printer Settings Rezero Weigher View Help Features

Access Level 3 Function

Backup/Restore from USB Drive Record Scan

Access Level 4 Function

Change Unit Price

Access Level 5 Function

Change All Fields Change a Reporting Class Create/Edit a Class Delete Product/Class View Label Types Edit Store Information Edit Shelf Life/Product Life Edit All Price Fields

Access Level 5 Function (Cont.)

Edit Rotation Override Edit Security Labels Edit Product Default Values Clear/View Hourly Totals Clear/View Product Totals

Access Level 7 Function

Set What the Operator Can Modify Void Transactions Set E-mail Communication interface Scale Management Transaction Types

Access Level 9 (maximum) Function

Change Label Text Names Set Fields to Print on a Label Configure Operators Set Up Normal Scale Operation Upgrade Firmware Delete All Files View Operator Changes Access Desktop

View Label Graphics Edit COOL Information Edit Flashkeys, Specials, & Categories Print Configuration Report Edit Tare Report Setup

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Assigning Operator ID’s

When you assign an Operator ID, you are providing a unique identification number to the Access PrePack System for each of your operators. Tied to this number is an Access Level code that specifies the Supervisor functions which that particular operator is authorized to perform in the scale. This is especially useful for tracking purposes, such as monitoring your operators, if necessary. Review Understanding Access Levels before assigning operator ID’s.

To assign Operator ID's:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Operators.

3. From the Operators Menu, TOUCH Configure Operators. You should now be on the Configure Operators Screen.

4. TOUCH the Operator ID field and TYPE the new Operator ID.

5. TOUCH the Access level field and TYPE the Access level you wish to assign to the operator.

6. TOUCH the Operator name field and TYPE the name you want assigned to this Operator ID.

7. TOUCH check box to enable Operators mu st login to run t he scale if this function is needed.

8. TOUCH check box to enable Operator ID to be automatically created when detecting a new RFID Tag if required.

9. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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When you delete an Operator’s ID, you will permanently remove the ID from the scales database.

To delete an Operator ID:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Operators.

3. From the Operators Menu, TOUCH Configure operators. You should now be on the Configure Operators Screen.

4. TOUCH the Operator ID field and TYPE the Operator ID you wish to delete –OR– TOUCH the Operator name in the list.

5. TOUCH the Delete button.

6. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Setting Operator Can Modify

Use this feature to allow operators to change and modify various functions of the Access PrePack System.

To set what Operators can modify:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Operators.

3. From the Operators Menu, TOUCH Operators Can Modify. You should now be on the Operators Can Modify Screen.

4. TOUCH the check box of the field you want to make active for operators to modify.

5. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Creating Operator Notes

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An Operator Note provides a way to convey additional information to the operators that they need to know when operating the system.

Note

The Operator Note will appear on the Operator Screen when the Operator logs on if the Operator Note has not been viewed previously by the operator.

To create an Operator Note:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Operators.

3. From the Operators Menu, TOUCH Operator Note. You should now be on the Text Editor Screen. Refer to Using the Text Editor in Appendix A use the text editor.

for more information on how to

4. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Viewing Operator Changes

This function will allow you to view changes made by an operator, if permitted.

To view operator changes:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Operator.

3. From the Operator Menu, TOUCH V iew Operator Changes.

4. TOUCH the PLU number field and TYPE the product number –OR– TOUCH the All Products check box.

5. Verify the number and TOUCH Retrieve Data. You should now be on the Operator Changes Screen.

6. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Updating Firmware

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The firmware is essentially the operating system for the scale. Updates to the scale firmware may be necessary from time to time. Contact your Hobart Sales representative for more information about updates to your scales firmware.

Look At This

• It is recommended that before you update your scales firmware manually that you make a complete back-up of your scales database. See Chapter 8: Backup & Restore more information.

• If you access your scale remotely, you will need to do the following after each firmware upgrade. Failure to do so could cause some scale functions not to display correctly while using remote access. In conjunction with java and internet explorer, the scale will create special display files and store them on your local computer terminal. After each firmware upgrade, you will need to delete the files that have been created and stored on your local computer. The files are located at the following path. Show hidden files and folders must be enabled to see path as shown.

for

C:\Documents and Settings\“username”\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\jar

The term “username” refers to the user name or log in name used to access this computer. This will be unique for each user. Each user will need to remove all files stored in the directories under their user name. Once you access the scale remotely , new files will be created in this location to display any new updates to the firmware correctly. If you have any questions about this function, contact your local network administrator.

This section addresses how to set up the scale to do an automatic or manual update to the firmware. Here you will learn how to update the scale firmware:

 VIA FTP  VIA USB Bulk Storage (USB Drive)

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VIA FTP

Updating firmware via FTP is updating your system using files from a server. This option allows your system to update the firmware automatically overnight. Contact your local network administorator if necessary.

To update firmware via FTP:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Upgrade Firmware.

3. From the Upgrade Firmware Menu, TOUCH Via FTP. You should now be on the Update Via FTP Screen.

4. To upgrade scale application via FTP, TOUCH the Server Host Name Field and type in server host.

5. Or to upgrade scale application via IP address, TOUCH the Switch to IP address button field and TYPE the Server IP address.

6. For FTP Connection Setup, TOUCH the user field and TYPE in the user name.

7. TOUCH the Password field and TYPE in the password.

8. TOUCH the Directory field and TYPE in the directory.

9. If you would like the scale to automatically search for new firmware versions, TOUCH the check box.

10. Set the Daily search time.

11. If you do not wish to have an auto update with a set Daily search time, TOUCH the Upgrade firmware now button.

12. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Updating firmware via USB bulk storage is upgrading your firmware using files from a USB drive.

To update firmware via USB bulk storage:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Upgrade firmware.

3. From the Upgrade Firmware Menu, TOUCH V ia USB bulk storage. You should now be on the Update Via USB Bulk Storage Screen.

4. To upgrade the firmware via USB drive, follow the instructions provided on the screen.

5. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Setting Up Product Default Values

The entire set of Product Default Values information in the database is covered on three Product Default Value Screen pages. They are described in the topics:

 Product Default Values Screen Page 1  Product Default Values Screen Page 2  Product Default Values Screen Page 3

Note

The fields that can be changed when you are working with Products vary depending on the Product type (i.e., Random weight, Fixed weight, Fluid ounces, or By count).

Product Default Values Screen Page 1

The information on page 1 is related to your product.

These fields must be present in the Label type assigned in order for them to print on the label.

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In This Field On Page 1 Enter This Information

Product type Random Wt. = An item that is weighed before it can be priced.

Fixed Wt. = An item priced by a predetermined weight. By count = An item which is priced by the number of items per purchase, rather than by weight (i.e., 3 for $1.00). Fluid ounces = An item sold by a predetermined volume.

Description The name or description of the Product.

Remember that your Label type and font size impact the number of characters available. Always set Label type before filling description to ensure accurate character count.

UPC number system The type of Universal Product Code used for this PLU. The type can be

01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 08 or 09. All are available for Fixed weight and 02 or 04 are available for Random weight.

EAN format string The series of charactes that represent the data that will actually be in the

barcode, if the label type allows.

EAN prefix The default for 2-digit prefix for random weig ht, fixed weight by count

or fluid ounce type product.

T are The T are value, whi ch is the weight of the packaging for which the cus-

tomer does not pay (e.g., plastic wrap or a styrofoam tray). NOTE: Fixed weight PLU’s do not have a tare value.

Unit price This is the price per unit (Unit price) of a product. It can be 0.00 to

999.99. However, if the total price is greater than $99.99, the Barcode does not print on the label unless you are using an EAN barcode.

Discount type Label will show discounted price, but the UPC displays regular price.

• Cents off – The discount or amount off of the Unit price.

• Discount price – The discounted unit price.

• Percent off – The percentage discount off of the Total price.

• Regular price – The normal unit price.

• Percent added – The percentage added to the Total price.

• Package discount – The amount discounte d from the package total price.

Gold, Silver and Bronze Levels This value is determined based on the Frequent Shoppers Program. It is

based on the amount of money the customer spends in the store. Gold level shoppers will receive the highest discount. Gold level is the default.

Vendor # (Fixed weight Fluid ounces)

By count The quantity of items that make up the package. Exception price (By count) The exception price of By count items, when the quantity purchased is

Fluid weight (Fluid ounces) The Fluid amount that is fixed for each product. Forced Price or Forced Tare Check box to enable function, uncheck to disable.

The number that identifies the vendor that supplied the product.

less than the normal quantity. For example, if the price is 3 for $1.00, the exception price for 1 could be $0.39.

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Product Default Values Screen Page 2

The information on page 2 is related to your Product label. Refer to Setting Up Label Types.

These fields must be present in the Label type assigned in order for them to print on the label.

In This Field On Page 2 Enter This Information

Product type

Random Wt. = An item that is weighed before it can be priced. Fixed Wt. = An item priced by a predetermined weight. By count = An item which is priced by the number of items per purchase, rather than by weight (i.e., 3 for $1.00). Fluid ounces = An item sold by a predetermined volume.

Reporting class The Class to which another Class or Product reports its Totals

information.

Points An accumulation of points is obtained by being a part of the Frequent

Shoppers Program. The more money spent by a shopper, the more

points are accumulated. Shelf life The number of days that a perishable product may stay on the shelf. Product life The number of days before a perishable product should be consumed or

frozen (i.e., Use by, Freeze by or Best before). Don’t Print check boxes Check box to not have packed on, sell by, or best before print on label.

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The information on page 3 is related to your Product label. Refer to Setting Up Your System for detailed instructions.

These fields must be present in the Label type assigned in order for them to print on the label.

In This Field On Page 3 Enter This Information

Product type

Label type The actual format of the label. It determines the size, orientation and

fields to print on the label.

Applier rotation This is the angle position that the applier will place a label on the

package.

Label placement This is the placement of the label on the leading or trailing end of the

package. Not valid with UWS or CLA; use system default.

Graphic 1 thru 4 Select from the list the number or name of the graphic that is printed on

the Product label. Up to four graphics can be used if available for the selected label type.

Intake mode The speed that the package enters the wrapping area (automatic wrap-

pers only).

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Running a Configuration Report

The Configuration Report provides a convenient listing of the current configuration set up in the scale system with regard to such features as the functions that are enabled/disabled, the current values set up in the system, store information in the system, and system network/communications settings.

To run a Configuration Report:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Configuration Report. The

3. TOUCH Done.

Note

Running a Configuration Report cannot be done remotely, but must be run at the scale.

Configuration Report will begin running and is printed out on the printer.

4. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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For Preprinted label stock, you can offset the printing at the top and/or at the bottom of the label so the report will not print over any preprinted information. To do this, enter the number of print lines you wish to offset.

To setup report printing:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Reports.

3. From the Reports Menu, TOUCH Setup. You should now be on the Configuration Report Setup Screen.

4. TOUCH the Margin (lines) field and TYPE the number of lines to offset.

5. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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If your scale experiences technical problems, it could send an Email to a designated individual regarding that problem. In order to set up your scale to send the messages to the proper SMTP Servers IP Address, do the following:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Setup.

2. From the Setup Menu, TOUCH Communications.

3. From the Communications Menu, TOUCH Email. You

Note

Contact your Network Administrator to make sure this function is available with your network.

should now be on the Email Screen.

4. TOUCH the IP Address field and TYPE the SMTP Servers IP Address in the Email Server IP Address field.

5. TOUCH the To field and TYPE the email address to be notified of alerts.

6. TOUCH the check boxes for the alerts you want active.

7. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Chapter 4: Setting Up the Database

Understanding the Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Understanding the Product Changes Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Understanding the Product Changes Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Product Changes Screen Page 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Product Changes Screen Page 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Product Changes Screen Page 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Product Changes Screen Page 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Product Changes Screen Page 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Product Changes Screen Page 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Setting Up Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Adding a Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Editing a Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Deleting a Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Setting Up Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Adding a Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Deleting a Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

Modifying Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Modifying Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Changing the Unit Price. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Changing Price Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

Modifying Shelf/Product Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Modifying Tare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

Modifying Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Renumbering a Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30

Setting Up Support Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

Understanding Support Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

Support File Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

Setting Up Product Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32

Creating Expanded Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32

Using Expanded Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35

Copying and Editing Expanded Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38

Deleting Expanded Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41

Setting Up Nutrifacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43

Creating Nutrifacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43

Using Nutrifacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46

Copying and Editing Nutrifacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49

Deleting Nutrifacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52

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Setting Up the Database

Before you begin to use the Access PrePack System, you should consider how you want to set up the database to maximize the efficiency of your scale.The following topics explain how to set up your database:

 Understanding the Database  Setting Up Classes  Setting Up Products  Modifying Product Information  Setting Up Support Files

Understanding the Dat abase

Understanding the Product Changes Function

With the Access PrePack System’s flexible database, you can organize your operation with Classes, Categories, and Products. Classes are groups of Products. Categories are a way to group products together for the purpose of creating flashkeys. Products are any commodities sold.

When you add, modify or delete a Class, Categories, or Product, the database is updated immediately. The database is designed so that you can quickly and easily change one specific field or all fields.

Before you begin working with Products, Categories, and Classes, you should consider how you want to set up your scale. Refer to Chapter 3:

Please review the following topics:

Setting Up Your System for information.

 Understanding the Product Changes Function  Understanding the Product Changes Screens

Whether you are setting up or updating the database with Product-related information, you will use the Product changes menu. You may add, change or delete Classes, PLU information or Support Files.

The menus and screens of the Product changes function give you the flexibility to access the PLU information without having to go through every screen.

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The entire set of PLU-related information in the database is covered on six Product Changes Screen pages. They are described in the topics:

 Product Changes Screen Page 1  Product Changes Screen Page 2  Product Changes Screen Page 3  Product Changes Screen Page 4  Product Changes Screen Page 5  Product Changes Screen Page 6

Note

The fields that can be changed when you are working with Products vary depending on the PLU type (i.e., Random weight, Fixed weight, or By count).

Product Changes Screen Page 1

The information on page 1 is related to your product.

These fields must be present in the Label type assigned in order for them to print on the label.

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In This Field On Page 1 Enter This Information

Product number This is the PLU number used to represent a specific product. Product type Random Wt. = An item that is weighed before it can be priced.

Description The name or description of the Product.

Remember that your Label type and font size impact the number of characters available. Always set Label type before filling description to ensure accurate character count.

UPC type

-OREAN Prefix

UPC number -OREAN Number

The type of Universal Product Code used for this PLU. The type can be 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 08 or 09. All are available for Fixed weight and 02 or 04 are available for Random weight.

The UPC or vendor/product number that is used to identify the product. This must match your front-end system for scanning.

Unit price Thi s is the price per u nit (Unit p rice) of a pro duct. It can be 0.00 to 999.9 9. How-

ever, if the total price is greater than $99.99, the Barcode does not print on the label unless you are using an EAN bar code.

Discount type Label will show discounted price, but the UPC displays regular price.

• None – The normal unit price.

• Cents off – The discount or amount off of the Unit price.

• Discount price – The discounted unit price.

• Percent off – The percentage discount off of the Total price.

• Percent added – The percentage added to the Total price.

• Package discount – The amount discounted from the package total price.

• Advertised Price – The advertised unit price.

Gold, Silver and Bronze Levels

This value is determined based on the Frequent Shoppers Program. It is based on the amount of money the customer spends in the store. Gold level shoppers will receive the highest discount. Gold level is the default.

Tare The Tare value, which is the weight of the packaging for which the customer

does not pay (e.g., plastic wrap or a styrofoam tray). NOTE: Fixed weight PLU’s do not have a tare value.

Vendor # (Fixed weight

The number that identifies the vendor that supplied the product.

Fluid ounces) By count The quantity of items that make up the package. Exception price (By count) The exception price of By count items, when the quantity purchased is less than

the normal quantity. For example, if the price is 3 for $1.00, the exception price

for 1 could be $0.39. Fluid weight (Fluid ounces) The Fluid amount that is fixed for each product. Forced Price or Tare check

Check box to enable function, uncheck to disable. box

Renumber TOUCH this button to change the PLU number of the current product. Delete TOUCH this button to delete the current PLU from the database.

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The information on page 2 is related to your Product label. Refer to Setting Up Labels, for detailed instructions.

These fields must be present in the Label type assigned in order for them to print on the label.

In This Field On Page 2 Enter This Information

Product number This is the PLU which is the number used to represent a specific

product.

Reporting class The Class to which another Class or Product reports its Totals

information. Shelf life The number of days that a perishable product may stay on the shelf. Product life The number of days before a perishable product should be consumed or

frozen (i.e., Use by, Freeze by or Best before). Points An accumulation of points is obtained by being a part of the Frequent

Shoppers Program. The more money spent by a shopper, the more

points are accumulated. Portions This is the number of portions per package. Production Planning Types This is the number used to identify the production planning type. Don’t Print check boxes Check box to not have packed on, sell by, or best before print on label. Renumber TOUCH this button to change the PLU number of the current product. Delete TOUCH this button to delete the current PLU from the database.

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Product Changes Screen Page 3

The information on page 3 is related to your Product label. Refer to Setting Up Labels for detailed instructions.

These fields must be present in the Label type assigned in order for them to print on the label.

In This Field On Page 3 Enter This Information

Product number This is the PLU which is the number used to represent a specific

product.

Label type The actual format of the label. It determines the size, orientation and

fields to print on the label.

Applier rotation This is the angle position that the applier will place a label on the

package.

Label placement This is the placement of the label on the leading or trailing end of the

package.

Graphic 1 thru 4 Select from the list the number or name of the graphic that is printed on

the Product label. Up to four graphics can be used if available for the selected label type.

Intake mode The speed that the package enters the wrapping area (automatic

wrappers only).

Always apply a Security label Check box if you want a security label to always be used. See Using

Security Labels.

Renumber TOUCH this button to change the PLU number of the current product. Delete TOUCH this button to delete the current PLU from the database.

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The information on page 4 is related to your Product label. You can link Special messages, Product notes, Nutrifacts, and Expanded text to one or more than one PLU.

See Setting Up Support Files for detailed procedures of how to add, edit, copy and delete Special messages Product notes, Nutrifacts, and Expanded text.

These fields must be present in the Label type you select in order for them to print on the label.

In This Field On Page 4 Enter This Information

Product number This is the PLU which is the number used to represent a specific

product. Expanded text Miscellaneous information, such as ingredients or cooking instructions. Special message Special information, such as Today’s Feature or Buy One, Get One

Free. Product note Special information about the current product. This information is for

the Operator only and will not print on the label. Nutrifacts Nutrition information, such as serving size, calories, total fat and

vitamin content. Renumber TOUCH this button to change the PLU number of the current product. Delete TOUCH this button to delete the current PLU from the database.

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Product Changes Screen Page 5

In This Field On Page 5 Enter This Information

The information on page 5 is related to assigning a product to a category or special.

These fields must be present in the Label type you select in order for them to print on the label.

Product number This is the PLU which is the number used to represent a specific

product.

Category Choose from the pull-down menu the category you wish to relate your

product to. See Categories.

Type of special Choose from the pull-down menu which type of special you wish to

relate your product to. See Specials.

Flashkey graphic Choose from the pull-down menu which graphic you wish to relate

your product to.

Flashkey caption (Primary & Secondary Language)

The words you wish to have shown over the Softkey graphic to identify

this item. This can be set for the primary and secondary language. Renumber TOUCH this button to change the PLU number of the current product. Delete TOUCH this button to delete the current PLU from the database.

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The information on page 6 is related to assigning COOL information to a specific PLU. See Chapter 9: more information.

Setting Up COOL for

These fields must be present in the Label type you select in order for them to print on the label.

In This Field On Page 6 Enter This Information

Product number This is the PLU which is the number used to represent a specific

product. Tracking number This is a number used to track a product run COOL Category This is a COOL category to assign a product to such as beef, pork, fish,

or chicken. Pre-text This is text that will appear before a specific PLU such as farm raised,

wild catch, or organic. Force COOL verification check box This will force the operator to the COOL screen. COOL is required check box This will require COOL to be used for this product. Default COOL text This will set default COOL text to assist the operator. If COOL is

required, this text will be used unless the operator changes it. Full view TOUCH this button to view the default COOL text if it is longer than

one line. Create new COOL text TOUCH this button if the default COOL text required is not available.

The Create new COOL text screen will appear. Delete text TOUCH this button to delete selected default COOL text from the list. Renumber TOUCH this button to change the PLU number of the current product. Delete TOUCH this button to delete the current PLU from the database.

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Setting Up Classes

The Access PrePack System enables you to organize your Products into Classes. Classes are groups of Products. Y ou can create Classes by Product type (such as ham) or set up a Class to represent a department (such as meat). You should group Classes in the most appropriate way to suit your needs.

Using Classes with your Hobart scale enables:

The subtopics below explain the Hobart Class Structure.

 Adding a Class  Editing a Class  Deleting a Class

Whenever an item is weighed on a Hobart PLU Scale, the transaction information (i.e., the number of packages, pounds and dollars weighed) is stored in the memory of the scale. These transactions are stored by individual items, but they can also be stored by groups of items called Classes.

• More accurate transaction reporting

• Simplified data tracking

For example, in the meat department, the item file can be easily grouped into major commodities, such as BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, VEAL, etc. The major commodities can then be grouped into their primal cuts, such as CHUCK, RIB, LOIN, GROUND, etc. This allows you to track major groups of items (Classes), instead of having to track each individual item.

With a Class structure in place, it becomes easy to set up your Products so you can report transactions for each Class and sub Class.

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Your PLU information can be organized into Classes. To simplify the data tracking process, you can create the Class structure before you start adding product information into your data file. The following explanation details how to add a Class.

To add a new Class:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Product.

2. From the Product Menu, TOUCH Class Changes. You should now be on the Class Changes Screen.

3. On the Class Changes Screen, TOUCH the Class number field and TYPE the new Class number in the Class number field. A message will display saying the number does not exist. If the number already exists as a Class, the existing information will display.

4. TOUCH OK to add a new Class.

5. TOUCH the Class description field and TYPE the new Class description. TOUCH Enter .

6. TOUCH the Reporting class field and TYPE the Reporting class. This is the Class to which another Class, sub Class or Product is grouped. The default is Grand Totals, Class

999999. TOUCH Enter.

7. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Editing a Class

Use this option to change the Class description or Reporting class within an existing Class.

To edit a Class:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Product.

2. From the Product Menu, TOUCH Class Changes. You should now be on the Class Changes Screen.

3. TOUCH the Class number field and TYPE the Class number you wish to edit.

4. Edit the necessary information.

5. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Delete a Class to permanently remove the Class from the system.

Look At This

• Be aware that when you delete a Class, the system does not warn you if PLU's and Classes are linked to it. A warning displays when you access the unlinked PLU through Product update. The transactions for any linked PLU's and Classes accumulate to the Lost Totals Class.

• Before you delete this Class, you should consider the PLU's that are linked to it.

To delete a Class:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Product.

2. From the Product Menu, TOUCH Class Changes. You should now be on the Class Changes Screen.

3. TOUCH the Class number field and TYPE the Class number you wish to delete. TOUCH Enter.

4. TOUCH Delete. The Class is permanently deleted from the database.

Note

• If you delete a Class that has PLU's linked to it, the next time you call up one of the linked PLU's from Product update, a message displays, “Invalid reporting class for this product”.

• The following Class numbers should not be deleted or modified. 999999 Grand Totals 999995 Lost PLU Totals

5. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Setting Up Products

Products are any commodities you sell. Throughout this manual, products are often referred to as PLU (Product Look Up) numbers, or PLU's.

Before beginning to set up products in your database, be sure to review the topic, Understanding the Product Changes Function.

This section explains:

 Adding a Product  Deleting a Product

For instructions on how to change a product's information, see

Modifying Product Information.

Adding a Product

You can add products to the database at any time. There is no limit to the number of products that can be entered. It is contingent upon space/memory.

Note

Before you begin adding products:

• Review the information discussed in the Setting Up Product

Default Values.

•Review Understanding the Prod uct Changes Scr eens. Refer to the table in this section to help determine what type of information is need in each field.

• You should consider what Label type you want to use. If you plan to use a Label type that is different than the default, enter the Label type number on Page 3 of the Product Changes Screens before you enter any text information. This will enable the correct number of lines and characters of text for the label.

Tip

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To add a new product to your PLU database:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Product.

2. From the Product Menu, TOUCH Product Changes.

3. From the Product Changes Menu, TOUCH All Fields. You

should now be on the Product Changes: All Fields Screen Page 1.

4. TOUCH the Product number field and TYPE the new

Product number.

5. On the New Product Screen, TOUCH one of the following

choices:

• Random Weight

• Fixed Weight

• By Count

• Fluid Ounce

6. TOUCH OK.

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7. To edit the product's Description, TOUCH the Description field. This will open a Text Editor Screen. Refer to Using the Text Editor in Appendix A

for more information on how to

use the text editor.

Note

The example above is for a Random weight PLU. Fixed weight, By count, and Fluid ounce PLU's vary slightly.

8. TYPE the product Description. Use the Description field to provide a brief explanation of the product to the user. This is the description printed on the label.

9. TOUCH Done on the Text Editor Screen.

10. TOUCH the UPC type field and SELECT the desired UPC type. This is the first digit that will print on the barcode. It also determines the format of the UPC number.

11. TOUCH the UPC number field and TYPE the UPC number. This is the number that will be used to print the barcode.

12. TOUCH the Unit price field and TYPE the Unit price –OR– TOUCH the Forced price check box.

13. SELECT Discount type. This field is only active if the unit is setup for frequent shopper per PLU.

14. TOUCH Discount field needed and TYPE Discount unit price.

15. TOUCH Tare and TYPE Tare value –OR– TOUCH the Forced tare check box.

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16. TOUCH the Page field and SELECT Page 2 of 6. You should

now be on the Product Changes: All Fields Screen Page 2.

Note

See Pr oduct Changes Screen Page 2 to determine what changes, if any, need to be made to the new PLU.

17. TOUCH the Reporting class field and TYPE the reporting class. TOUCH Enter.

18. TOUCH the Shelf life days/hours field and TYPE the days/ hours. TOUCH Enter.

19. TOUCH the Product life days/hours field and TYPE the days/hours. TOUCH Enter.

20. TOUCH the Points field and TYPE the points. TOUCH Enter.

21. TOUCH the Portions field and TYPE the portions. TOUCH Enter.

22. TOUCH the Production Planning Type field and TYPE the production planning type. TOUCH Enter.

23. TOUCH any of the Don’t print check boxes required to keep this information from pinting on the label.

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24. TOUCH the Page field and SELECT Page 3 of 6. Y ou should

now be on the Product Changes: All Fields Screen Page 3.

Note

See Pr oduct Chan ges Scr een Page 3 to deter mine what chan ges, if any, need to be made to the new PLU.

25. TOUCH the Primary Label type field and TYPE the label type. TOUCH Enter. Repeat this step for the Second and Third printer if required.

26. TOUCH the Primary Applier rotation field and Select the label rotation. Repeat this step for the Second and Third printer if required.

27. TOUCH the Primary Label placement field and Select the label placement. Repeat this step for the Second and Third printer if required.

28. TOUCH the Graphic 1 field and SELECT the graphic to be used. Repeat this step for Graphic 2 through 4 if required.

29. TOUCH the Intake mode field and SELECT the intake mode.

30. TOUCH the Always apply a Security label check box if this feature is required for this PLU.

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31. TOUCH the Page field and SELECT Page 4 of 6. You should

now be on the Product Changes: All Fields Screen Page 4.

Note

See Pr oduct Changes Screen Page 4 to determine what changes, if any, need to be made to the new PLU.

32. TOUCH the Expanded text field. See Setting Up Product

Text for detailed information about setting up expanded text.

33. TOUCH the Special message text field. See Setting Up

Product Text for detailed information about setting up special

messages.

34. TOUCH the Product note field. See Setting Up Product Text for detailed information about setting up product note.

35. TOUCH the Nutrifacts field. See Setting Up Nutrifacts for detailed information about setting up nutrifacts.

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36. TOUCH the Page field and SELECT Page 5 of 6. Y ou should

now be on the Product Changes: All Fields Screen Page 5.

Note

See Pr oduct Chan ges Scr een Page 5 to deter mine what chan ges, if any, need to be made to the new PLU.

37. TOUCH the Category field and SELECT the category .

38. TOUCH the Type of special field and SELECT the special.

39. TOUCH the Flashkey graphic field and SELECT the flashkey graphic.

40. TOUCH the Flashkey caption Primary language field and TYPE the caption. Repeat this step for the secondary language if required.

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41. TOUCH the Page field and SELECT Page 6 of 6. You should

now be on the Product Changes: All Fields Screen Page 6.

Note

See Pr oduct Changes Screen Page 6 to determine what changes, if any, need to be made to the new PLU. This screen is used to setup information about COOL. See Chapter 9:

COOL for more information.

Setting Up

42. TOUCH the Tracking number field and TYPE the number. TOUCH Done on the keyboard.

43. TOUCH the COOL Category field and SELECT the COOL category.

44. TOUCH the Pre-text field and SELECT the pre-text to be used for this PLU.

45. TOUCH the Force COOL verification check box to force the operator to the COOL screen when this PLU is used.

46. TOUCH the COOL is required check box to require COOL text to be used for this PLU.

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47. TOUCH the Default COOL text field and SELCT the default

48. If the required text is not available, TOUCH the Create new

COOL text.

COOL text button. You should now be on the Create new COOL text Screen.

49. TOUCH the Production steps and Country fields to create new COOL text. The new text will be displayed.

50. TOUCH the Start over button if required.

51. TOUCH Done.

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52. You should now be on the Product Changes: All Fields Screen Page 6.

53. TOUCH the Default COOL text field and SELCT the default COOL text.

54. TOUCH the Full view button to display the full default COOL text if it is longer than one line. This button toggles to Exit view.

55. TOUCH the Delete text button to delete the selected Default COOL text.

56. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Deleting a Product

You can delete products from the database at any time. Be sure to review the topic Understanding the Product Changes Fu nction in this chapter.

To delete a Product from the PLU database:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Product.

2. From the Product Menu, TOUCH Product Changes.

3. From the Product Changes Menu, TOUCH All Fields. You should now be on the Product Changes: All Fields Screen Page 1.

4. TOUCH the Product number field and TYPE the Product number you wish to delete.

5. TOUCH the Delete box.

6. TOUCH OK to delete the Product number and permanently remove the PLU from memory.

7. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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This topic deals with modifying the information in your database. If you need a refresher on any part of the Product changes function, see Understanding the Product Changes Function in this chapter.

The types of actions you may perform are discussed in the following topics:

 Modifying Prices  Modifying Shelf/Product Life  Modifying Tare  Modifying Class  Renumbering a Product

Modifying Prices

Changing the Unit Price

You can change one price field or all price fields. There are several types of price change options. They are discussed in the next topics:

 Changing the Unit Price  Changing Price Fields

The flexibility of the Access PrePack System provides you with several ways to change a Unit price

To change the Unit price:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Product.

2. From the Product Menu, TOUCH Product Changes.

3. From the Product Changes Menu, TOUCH Unit Price. You should now be on the Unit Price Screen.

4. TOUCH the Product number field and TYPE the Product number to change. TOUCH Enter.

5. Verify the Description of the product you want to edit.

6. TOUCH the Unit price field and TYPE the new Unit price and TOUCH Enter –OR– TOUCH the Forced price check box.

7. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Changing Price Fields

You have the option in the Access PrePack System to change all price-related fields at once, either on the Price Fields Screen or the Product Changes: All Fields Screen.

To change all Price fields:

1. From the Supervisor Menu, TOUCH Product.

2. From the Product Menu, TOUCH Product Changes.

3. From the Product Changes Menu, TOUCH Price Fields. You should now be on the Price Fields Screen.

4. TOUCH the Product number field and TYPE the Product number you wish to edit. TOUCH Enter.

5. Verify the Description of the pro du ct you want to edit.

Note

The screen that appears after entering the PLU number will vary depending on the Product type of the PLU that is being changed.

6. Use the chart to make the changes required.

To Change Do This

Unit price TOUCH the Unit price box and TYPE the Unit price value

–OR– TOUCH the Forced price check box. Discount (Gold, Silver, or Bronze) TOUCH the Discount box and TYPE the discount value. Points TOUCH the Points box and TYPE the Points value. Tare (Random Weight PLU’s) TOUCH the Tare box and TYPE the Tare value

–OR– TOUCH the Forced tare check box.

7. Refer to the Table of Contents to perform your next procedure, or return the scale to Operate mode.

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Specifications and Main Features

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Introduction

Chapter 2: Understanding the System

Understanding the System

Chapter 3: Setting Up Your System

Setting Up Your System

Chapter 4: Setting Up the Database

Setting Up the Database