ISHIDA Astra Operation Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

Manual No. 0137A

ISHIDA CO., LTD.

WARNING

• Do not carry out installation, operation, service,
or maintenance until thoroughly understanding
the contents of this manual.

• Keep this manual available at all times for instal­lation, operation, service, and maintenance.

Counter ScalePrinter

KgEuropean Version

Contents

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Precautions

1.1 Cautions for Installation ................................................................................................. 2

1.1.1 Installation Areas........................................................................................................2

1.1.2 Power Supply ............................................................................................................. 2

1.1.3 Level Adjustment........................................................................................................ 3

1.1.4 Handling Precautions ................................................................................................. 3

Chapter 2 Product Overview

2.1 Appearance ...................................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Display (kg) ...................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Operation Key Sheet ....................................................................................................... 7

2.3.1 Basic Function Keys...................................................................................................7

2.4 Program Key Sheet ......................................................................................................... 8

2.5 Loading/Unloading Label Roll ........................................................................................ 9

2.5.1 Loading ...................................................................................................................... 9

2.5.2 Unloading ................................................................................................................. 10

2.6 ASTRA Hardware Specifications ................................................................................. 11

Chapter 3 Setup Mode

3.1 Setup Mode Entry ..........................................................................................................14

3.2 Label Print ...................................................................................................................... 15

3.3 Label Format .................................................................................................................. 17

3.4 POS Code ....................................................................................................................... 20

3.5 Bar Code ......................................................................................................................... 22

3.6 Default Setup ................................................................................................................. 23

3.7 Total ................................................................................................................................24

3.8 Open Price Setup ........................................................................................................... 25

Chapter 4 Registration Mode

4.1 Registration Mode Entry ...............................................................................................28

4.2 PLU .................................................................................................................................29

4.3 Commodity Name .......................................................................................................... 32

4.4 Price ................................................................................................................................33

4.5 Preset Key ...................................................................................................................... 34

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4.6 Shop Name/Address ..................................................................................................... 37

4.7 Date/Time ....................................................................................................................... 38

4.8 Extra Message ............................................................................................................... 39

4.9 Open PLU ....................................................................................................................... 40

4.10 Item List ........................................................................................................................ 41

4.11 Communication ........................................................................................................... 42

4.11.1 PC to ASTRA Connection ........................................................................................ 42

4.11.2 ASTRA to ASTRA Connection ................................................................................. 42

Chapter 5 Text Editing

5.1 Edit Keys ........................................................................................................................46

5.2 Key Definition ................................................................................................................ 46

5.3 Edit Display .................................................................................................................... 47

5.4 Edit Examples ................................................................................................................ 47

5.5 7-Segment Characters .................................................................................................. 48

5.6 Wordwrap Function ....................................................................................................... 49

Chapter 6 Normal Mode

6.1 Normal Mode Operations .............................................................................................. 52

6.2 Tare Weight Subtraction ............................................................................................... 54

6.3 Preset Function Keys .................................................................................................... 56

Chapter 7 Total Mode

7.1 Total Mode Operations .................................................................................................. 58

Chapter 8 Subtraction Mode

8.1 Subtraction Mode Operations ......................................................................................62

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

9.1 Before Using the Troubleshooting Chart .................................................................... 66

9.2 Troubleshooting Chart .................................................................................................. 66

Chapter 10 Daily Maintenance

10.1 Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 68

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Chapter 1. Precautions

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Areas subject to high
temperatures or high humidity

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Areas exposed to direct sunlight

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Areas where water or other
liquids are easily spilled on the
machine

1.1 Cautions for Installation

1.1.1 Installation Areas

Avoid the following areas when installing the machine.

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Areas subject to excissive
vibration or unstable surfaces

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Areas exposed to direct cold air

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Areas subject to low
temperatures

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Areas subject to a lot of dust or
dirt

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Areas with large voltage
fluctuations

1.1.2 Power Supply

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Use the appropirate voltage after referring to the specification
plate located on the machine

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Use a dedicated power source
(Voltage fluctuation can cause the machine to malfunction)

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Do not stand on, or place heavy objects on the power cord
(If the cord is damaged and still used, it may cause an accident or
other problems)

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Chapter 1. Precautions

1.1.4 Handling Precautions

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Do not disassemble the
machine

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When cleaning the machine,
only use a soft dry cloth or a
cloth wetted with a neutral
cleanser. Never use thinner or
other volatile liquids

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Do not drop or apply strong jolts
to the machine

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1.1.3 Level Adjustment

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Always ensure that the machine is level.
If the machine is not level, weighing may not
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Adjust the machine to a level position using the
four level adjusters, located on the buttom of the
machine, until the bubble is completely centered in
the round level indicator.

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Chapter 2. Product Overview

2.2 Display (kg)

2.1 Appearance

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Max 15 kg Min 0.1 kg e = 0.005 kg T = –9.995 kg

NET SAVE AUTO PLU

WEIGHT kgTARE kg

UNIT PRICE

$/kg TOTAL PRICE $

Display

Key sheet

Level

Level adjuster

Label printer

Weigh platter

Side view

Power switch

AC power

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Chapter 2. Product Overview

2.3.1 Basic Function Keys

NUMERIC ENTRY

Keys 0 through 9 are used to enter numeric
data.

CLEAR

Used to cancel incorrectly entered numeric
data.

TARE

Used to set the tare weight to be subtracted
from the total weight on the weigh platter.

PLU SELECT

Used to access PLU data.

FEED

Used to advance labels to the correct
printing position.

ZERO ADJUSTMENT

Used to reset the weight to zero.

MODE SELECT

Used to return to normal operation mode
or to enter a desired mode after 4 digit
password entry.

PRINT

Used to issue a label.

RESET

Used to initialize the machine.

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2.4 Program Key Sheet

The Program Key Sheet is located underneath the Operation Key Sheet. It can be accessed by lifting up the
cover film and removing the Operation Key Sheet.

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Chapter 2. Product Overview

1. Open the side cover.

2. Release the printer head by pushing down the

release lever (D).

3. Check that the stopper lever ( A) of the roll holder

(B) is set straight.
If the lever is in an up position, push down to a

straight position.

4. Load the label roll around the roll holder (B).

2.5 Loading/Unloading Label Roll

2.5.1 Loading

5. Insert the label paper from (1) through (4).

6. Pull up the stopper lever (A), then slide it in inner

or outer direction depending on the width of the roll
for fixing.

7. Turn the winding bobbin (E) counter-clockwise so

that the hook (G) is positioned up, push in lever
(F), then insert the tip of the paper in the hook (G).

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8. Replace the printer head by pushing down the lock

lever (C).

9. Press the FEED key on the key sheet once or twice

in order to securely turn the paper around the
winding bobbin (E).

Note: Check that the label printing position is

properly set.

If not properly set, press the FEED key until it

reaches the proper printing position.

FEED

2.5.2 Unloading

1. Open the side cover.

2. Release the printer head by pushing down the

release lever (D).

3. Pull the lever (F) outwards to loosen the paper

wound around the winding bobbin (E), then remove
the paper from the winding bobbin.

4. Push the stopper lever (A) of the roll holder (B) to

make it straight, then remove the label roll from the
path ((1) through (4)) and the roll holder (B).

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2.6 ASTRA Hardware Specifications

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Accuracy 1/3000 Single Range
Capacity 30 lb (USA)

15 kg (Other countries)

Min. Graduation 0.01 lb (USA)

0.005 kg (Other countries)

Main Body Dimension 400 (W) × 415 (D) × 165 (H) mm

15.75" (W) × 16.34" (D) × 6.50" (H)

Platter Size 356 (W) × 234 (D) mm

14.02" (W) × 9.21" (D)
Weight Approx. 9.5 kg (20.94 lb)
Printer Unit Non cassette

Label backing paper width Max. 57 mm (2.64")
Label width 38 to 64 mm (1.50" to 2.52")
Label printing width Max. 60 mm (2.36")
Label length 30 to 65 mm (1.18" to 3.35")
Printing speed 80 mm/sec. (3.15"/sec.)

Label Roll Dimension Inside diameter 40 mm (1.57")

Outside diameter 100 mm (3.94")
Sensor Label (Gap) sensor
Display Unit TYPE 1 Weight 5, U/P 5, Amount 8, Tare 4

TYPE 2 Weight 5, U/P 8, Amount 8

Character height 10.6 mm (0.42")
Keyboard 64 keys in total
System Stand alone
Input/Output RS232C (for PLU/Label editor)
Item Memory 256KB

(Number of PLUs not yet fixed) Approx. 3500 PLUs (Max. 30 characters per PLU) without total

More than 2500 PLUs (Max. 30 characters per PLU) with total

Approx. 2000 PLUs (Max. 30 per PLU) without total (USA version)

Approx. 1500 PLUs (Max. 30 per PLU) with total (USA version)
Safety Regulations UL, C-UL, CE, C-Tick

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Chapter 3. Setup Mode

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PROCEDURES

1 Ensure that the Initial Display

appears.

2 Key in the 4 digit password

(default value = 6000) and press the
MODE key. The setup mode display
will then appear.

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3.1 Setup Mode Entry

Setup Mode operations (b00) are required when initially setting up the basic functions for the machine. When
performing these operations, use the Program Key Sheet (located underneath the Operation Key Sheet) to set
up the following items.

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b01 : Label

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b02 : POS Code

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b03 : Bar Code

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b04 : Default

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b05 :Total

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b07 : Open Price

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3.2 Label Print

PROCEDURES

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the Label menu (b01) appears or key
in “1” followed by the DOWN ARROW
key ( ) to enter the menu directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Label Print menu (b01-01).

3 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Label Print Format menu.

• This menu is used to set the label print format
number.

• Standard label format number is “1” to “4”.

• When no label format number is set, label

format “1” is set as the default number.

4 Key in the required label print format

number and press the ENTER key.

5 Press the ENTER key to set the label

length.6

6 Key in the required label length and

label gap (XX.X mm), and then press
the ENTER key.

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Example: Set the label length to 45.5 mm.

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Example: Set the label width to 55.2 mm

Example: Set the distance to 74.8 mm

Example: PLU “1”

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7 Key in the required label width

(XX.X mm) and press the ENTER key.

8 Key in the required distance

(XX.X mm) between the label sensor
and print thermal head and press the
ENTER key.

9 Key in the PLU number for test

printing and press the ENTER key.

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Press the PRINT key for test print to
confirm the label format.

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Press the END key to return to the
Label menu (b01).

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PROCEDURES

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the Label menu (b01) appears or key
in “1” followed by the DOWN ARROW
key ( ) to enter the menu directly.

2 Press the ENTER key and then the

DOWN ARROW key ( ) to enter the
Label Format menu (b01-02).

3 Key in “4141” and press the SIZE key,

then press the ENTER key to set up
the label format.

4 Key in the label format number to be

set and press the PLU key.

• Additional formats from “10” to “99” are
programmable.
(Number of label formats to be programmed
depends on the size of the free memory area.)

5 Key in the desired format number

(standard label format number, 1 to 4)
and press the COPY key.

6 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

set the print position of each print
unit.

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6 Press the ENTER key, and select X

axis (0) or Y axis (1) using either the
RIGHT ARROW key ( ) or the LEFT
ARROW key ( ).

• The numeric value set in unit #0 indicates
the label size. The printing position can be
changed within this area.

s Print position change for each unit

• Setting can be done in units of 0.0mm.

Example: For 20.0mm, key in 200.

• Set the printing position for X-axis
(horizontal), and Y-axis (vertical)

• For deleting the unit, key in 9999 into X-axis.
To revive the unit, key in the previous data.

Note: Do not set any unit other than store name

and strore address within 7.5mm from the
bottom of the label.

7 Press the UP ARROW key ( ) or the

DOWN ARROW key ( ) to select the
label format number and print
position data.

8 Key in the required print position data

(Unit: 0.1 mm) and press the ENTER
key.

Note: Print position data of default label formats

(Format No. 1 to 4) cannot be changed.

9 Press the END key to return to the

Format menu.

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Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until
the Item menu appears.

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Example: PLU “1”

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Key in the required PLU number and
press the ENTER key.

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Press the PRINT key to confirm the
label format.

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Press the END key twice to return to
the LABEL menu (b01).

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P=Price
W=Weight
I=PLU no.
M=Manufacturer code
(C/P) = Check price
(C/D) = Check digit

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PROCEDURES

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the POS Code menu (b02) appears or
key in “2” followed by the DOWN
ARROW key ( ) to enter the menu
directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Flag menu (b02-01).

3 Key in the Flag Number (2 digits) and

press the ENTER key.

Note: In case a 3 digit or 4 digit code is keyed in

by mistake, the last 2 digits are
programmed as the flag code.

4 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

enter the Type menu.

5 Key in the POS Code Type (1 to 14)

and press the ENTER key.

■ POS Code Type

11:FFCCCCC(C/P)PPPP(C/P)
12: FFCCCCCCPPPP(C/D)
13: FCCCCCC(C/P)PPPP(C/D)
14: FFCCCCCPPPPP(C/D)
15: FCCCCCCPPPPP(C/D)
16: FFCCCC(C/P)PPPPP(C/D)
17: FFCCCCCCWWWW(C/D)
18: FCCCCCCWWWWW(C/D)
19: FCCCCCIIIIII(C/D)

10 : FFCCCCCCPPPP(C/D) – EAN Code
11 : FFCCCCCCWWWW(C/D) – EAN Code
12 : FFCCCC(C/P)WWWWW(C/D)
13 : FFMMMCCPPPPP(C/D)
14 : FFMMCCCPPPPP(C/D)

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6 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

enter the Manufacturer Code menu.

7 Key in the required Manufacturer

Code (Max. 4 digits) and press the
ENTER key.

8 Press the END key to return to the

LABEL menu (b01).

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PROCEDURES

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the Bar Code menu (b03) appears or
key in “3” followed by the DOWN
ARROW key ( ) to enter the menu
directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Position setup (b03-01).

3 Key in the start position and number

of digits of the PLU Code, and press
the ENTER key.

Note: Default value “45” indicates 5 digits from

4th digit of the item code.

4 Press the END key to return to the

LABEL menu (b01).

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PROCEDURES

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the Default menu (b04) appears or
key in “4” followed by the DOWN
ARROW key ( ) to enter the menu
directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Date Flag menu (b04-01).

Note: This menu is to set the default value of

the date flag.

3 Key in the Flag Number (1 to 4) and

press the ENTER key.

1:Do not print packing date/expiry date
2:Print packing date
3:Print dxpiry date
4:Print both packing date/expiry date

Note: Number “4” is the default value.

4 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

enter the Shelf Life menu.

5 Key in the number of days for expiry

(Max. 3 digits) as the default data and
press the ENTER key.

Note: This step is required only when “3” or “4”

is selected in Step 3 above.

6 Press the END key to return to the

LABEL menu (b01).

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3.7 Total

PROCEDURES

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the Total menu (b05) appears or key
in “5” followed by the DOWN ARROW
key ( ) to enter the menu directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Total Selection menu (b05-01).

Note: This menu selects whether or not the

transaction data is added to total data.

3 Key in “0” or “1” and press the

ENTER key.

0:Not added
1:Added

Note: Number “1” is the default value.

4 Press the END key to return to the

LABEL menu (b01).

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PROCEDURES

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the Open Price menu (b07) appears or
key in “7” followed by the DOWN
ARROW key ( ) to enter the menu
directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Open Price Selection menu (b07-01).

Note: This menu is use to select open price or

prohibit temporary unit price changes.

3 Key in “0” or “1” and press the

ENTER key.

0:Open price
1:Prohibition of temporary unit price changes

Note: Number “0” is the default value.

4 Press the END key to return to the

LABEL menu (b01).

5 Press the MODE key to return to

Normal Operation mode after all
SETUP mode procedures are
completed.

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Chapter 4. Registration Mode

4.1 Registration Mode Entry

Registration Mode (p00) is used to register various preset functions required for normal operations to be
performed. When performing these operations, use the Program Key Sheet (located underneath the Operation
Key Sheet) to set up the following items.

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p01 : PLU

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p02 : Commodity name

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p03 : Price

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p04 : Preset key

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p05 : Shop name/Address

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p06 : Date/Time

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p07 : Extra message

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p08 : Open PLU

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p09 : Item list

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p10 : Communication

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PROCEDURES

1 Ensure that the Initial Display

appears.

2 Key in the 4-digit password

(default value: 9000) and press the
MODE key. The Registration mode
display will then appear.

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PRINT

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END

DELETE

NEW

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ENTER

CLR

RESET

➜

9 0

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Chapter 4. Registration Mode

4.2 PLU

PROCEDURES

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the PLU menu (p01) appears or key in
“1” followed by the DOWN ARROW
key ( ) to enter the menu directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the

PLU Number menu (p01-01) to
register the data for each PLU.

3 Key in the PLU number (Max. 6 digits)

and press the PLU key.

4 Press the DO WN ARRO W key ( ) or the

ENTER key to enter the Scale menu.

5 Key in “0”, “1” or “2” and press the

ENTER key to set the Scale mode.

0:Weighing price
1:Fixed price
2:Weighing/Fixed price

2:(For Australia and New Zealand only)

Note: In case “0” or “2” is selected, steps 8.

“P01-04 WEIGHT” and 9. “P01-05 PCS”
must be skipped.

6 Key in the unit price (Max. 5 digits) or

the fixed price (Max. 6 digits) and
press the ENTER key.

➝

ENTE

R

➜

Example: PLU “5”

5

PLU

➝

➝

or

➜

1

➝

➝

ENTE

R

➝

Example: Scale Mode “1”

or

1

ENTE

R

Example: Price “$2.15”

2

1 5

ENTE

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Example: Fixed Weight “530g”

5

ENTE

R

3 0

Example: “2 pcs”

ENTE

R

2

Example: Expiry date only “3”

ENTE

R

7 Key in the fixed weight (Max. 5 digits)

and press the ENTER key.

Note: Fixed weight is available for fixed price

items only.

8 Key in the number of items (Max. 2

digits) and press the ENTER key.

Note: Number of items is available for fixed

price items only.

9 Key in the Tare Weight (Max. 4 digits)

and press the ENTER key.

Note: Applies only to weighing price items or

weighing/fixed price items.

10

Key in the date print flag (0 to 4) and
press the ENTER key to set the
number of days for expiry.

s Date print flag

0:Default data
1:No print
2:Packing date only
3:Expiry date only
4:Both Packing date and Expiry date

Note: Above “0 Default Data” is the data

programmed in the step “B04-01 DATE
FLAG” of SETUP mode.

ENTE

R

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ENTE

R

Example: Item code “88888”

Example: Extra message number “3”

3

ENTE

R

END

1 5

Example: Number of days to expiry “15”

ENTE

R

11

Key in the number of days to expiry
(Max. 3 digits) and press the ENTER
key.

Note: “1000” is the code to designate the

default data. If “1000” is set as it is, the
number of days for expiry programmed as
the default data in the step “B04-02
SHELF LIFE” of SETUP mode is set
automatically.

12

Key in the item code (Max. 8 digits)
and press the ENTER key.

Note: In case “0” is keyed in or this menu is

skipped, the PLU number is programmed
as the item code.

13

Key in the extra message number
(0 to 99) and press the ENTER key to
designate the Nutrition Panel.

s Extra message number

0:No designation
1 to 99 : Extra message number

• Extra message should be registered in P07
Extra Message Registration mode.

14

Press the END key to return to the
PLU menu (p01).

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5

2

➝

ENTE

R

Example: PLU “5”

➜

PLU

ENTE

R

➝

➝

or

➜

➝

4.3 Commodity Name

PROCEDURES

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the COMMODITY menu (p02) appears
or key in “2” followed by the DOWN
ARROW key ( ) to enter the menu
directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the PLU

Number menu to select the PLU
number.

3 Key in the PLU number and press the

PLU key.

4 Press the ENTER key to enter the

EDIT menu.

SAVE

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1

3

➝

ENTE

R

Example: “PLU 1”

➜

PLU

Example: “$1.89”

ENTE

R

➜

1

8

9

END

➝

➝

➝

or

➜

4.4 Price

PROCEDURES

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the PRICE menu (p03) appears or key
in “3” followed by the DOWN ARROW
key ( ) to enter the menu directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the PLU

Number menu.

3 Key in the PLU number and press the

PLU key.

4 Key in new selling price and press the

ENTER key.

5 Press the END key to return to the

PLU setup menu (p01).

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4.5 Preset Key

STARTING PROCEDURE

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the Preset Key menu (p04) appears or
key in “4” followed by the DOWN
ARROW key ( ) to enter the menu
directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Preset menu (p04-01).

PLU/TARE PRESET KEY

1 Press the ENTER key to set the preset

key data.

2 When accessing the lower level,

press the PRINT key to select.

Note: With preset keys, upper and lower level

data can be preset. The PRINT key is
used to switch between upper and lower
level. When lower level is selected, the
lower level indicator will be lit.

3 Key in desired preset key flag number

(1 or 2), and press the FEED key.

s Preset key flag

1:PLU (Max. 6 digits)
2:Tare (Max. 4 digits)

Note: The default Flag No. is “1”.

4 Key in data (PLU number or Tare

weight) and press the desired preset
key.

➝

ENTE

R

ENTE

R

Flag No.

1

FEED

➝

➝

or

➜

➝

4

Example: Preset key (lower level) as “PLU 2”

➜

PRIN

T

Lower level

2

➜

Preset Key

Key location PLU No.

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MOD

E

0

Example: Preset key (upper level) as “–%”

FEED

➜

7

➜

ENTE

R

Flag No.

Preset Key

5 Press the MODE key to return to the

PLU setup menu (p01).

PRESET FUNCTION KEY

1 Press the ENTER key to set the preset

key data.

2 When accessing the lower level,

press the PRINT key to select.

Note: With preset keys, upper and lower level

data can be preset. The PRINT key is
used to switch between upper and lower
level. When lower level is selected, the
lower level indicator will be lit.

3 Key in the desired preset key flag

number (3 to 14), and press the FEED
key, then press the ZERO key to
recognize the entry as the function
key.

s Preset function key flag

13:Fixed price
14:X (Multiple)
15:Special price
16:– $
17:– %
18:Save
19:Extra text

10 : VOID
11:Peel timer
12 : “99”
13 : “00”
14 : “EURO” display

4 Press the desired preset key.

5 Press the MODE key to return to the

PLU setup menu (p01).

MOD

E

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DELETING PROCEDURE

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

delete all preset key data.

2 Press the ENTER key and then press

the ZERO key twice.

Note: A beeping sound will notify the operator

that the deletion has been completed.

3 Press the END key to return to the

PLU setup menu (p01).

➝

➝

ENTE

R

ZEROZER

O

➜

END

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Chapter 4. Registration Mode

4.6 Shop Name/Address

PROCEDURES

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the Shop Address menu (p05)
appears or key in “5” followed by the
DOWN ARROW key ( ) to enter the
menu directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Shop Name menu (p05-01) to register
the shop name.

3 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Shop Name edit menu to edit the text.

Note: Refer to Chapter 5 “Text Editing” for

further details.

4 After text entry, press the ENTER key.

5 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

enter the Shop Address menu
(p05-02) to register the shop address.

6 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Address edit menu to edit the text.

Note: Refer to Chapter 5 “Text Editing” for

further details.

7 After text entry, press the ENTER key.

8 Press the END key to return to the

PLU menu (p01).

➝

ENTE

R

ENTE

R

➝

➝

END

➝

5

➝

or

➜

➝

Edit

SAVE

Cursor position

SAVE

ENTE

R

ENTE

R

ENTE

R

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6

4.7 Date / Time

PROCEDURES

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the DATE/TIME menu (p06) appears or
key in “6” followed by the DOWN
ARROW key ( ) to enter the menu
directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Date menu (p06-01) to set the date.

3 Key in the date (8 digits: DDMMYYYY)

and press the ENTER key.

4 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Time menu (p06-02) to set the time.

5 Key in the time (6 digits: HHMMSS)

and press the ENTER key.

6 Press the END key to return to the

PLU menu (p01).

➝

ENTE

R

Example: “April 8, 2000”

0 8

4

20 0 0 0

ENTE

R

Example: “15:26:00”

1 5 62 0 0

ENTE

R

ENTE

R

END

➝

➝

or

➜

➝

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4.8 Extra Message

PROCEDURES

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the Extra Message menu (p07)
appears or key in “7” followed by the
DOWN ARROW key ( ) to enter the
menu directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter

Message Number menu (p07-00) to
register the extra message.

3 Key in required message number

(1 to 99) and press the PLU key.

4 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Extra Message edit menu.

Note: Refer to Chapter 5 “Text Editing” for

further details.

5 After text entry, press the ENTER key.

6 Press the END key to return to the

PLU menu (p01).

➝

ENTE

R

Example: Message No. “3”

3

PLU

➜

ENTE

R

END

➝

➝

or

➜

➝

7

Edit

SAVE

Cursor position

ENTE

R

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4.9 Open PLU

PROCEDURES

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the OPEN PLU menu (p08) appears or
key in “8” followed by the DOWN
ARROW key ( ) to enter the menu
directly.

2 Press ENTER key to enter the PLU

Number menu (p08-00) to set the
default PLU number.

3 Key in PLU number and press the

ENTER key.

4 Press the END key to return to the

PLU menu (p01).

➝

ENTE

R

Example: PLU No. “2222”

2 2 2 2

ENTE

R

➜

END

➝

➝

or

➜

➝

8

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Chapter 4. Registration Mode

4.10 Item List

PROCEDURES

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the ITEM LIST menu (p09) appears or
key in “9” followed by the DOWN
ARROW key ( ) to enter the menu
directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Label menu (p09-01).

3 Press the PRINT key to print the Item

List.

• Printing starts from the first PLU number.

• Starting PLU number can be designated by

entering the PLU number and pressing the
PRINT key.

• To stop printing before completion of printing
Item List, press the ZERO key.

4 Press the END key to return to the

PLU menu (p01).

➝

ENTE

R

PRIN

T

END

➝

or

➜

➝

9

➝

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Chapter 4. Registration Mode

4.11Communication

4.11.1 PC to ASTRA Connection

By establishing communication between a PC and ASTRA, data can be sent and received. Use the
“ASTRA Link” software and manual, and the manual on PC operations.

Perform ASTRA operations as described later in this section.
Use a D-Sub9 pin cable to connect the PC and ASTRA.
Use a straight cable for the ASTRA which utilizes a female type connector.
Use a cross cable for the ASTRA which utilizes a male type connector.

Connections and PIN numbers are as follows:

• Straight Cable PC ASTRA
RXD 2 2
TXD 3 3
SG 5 5

• Cross Cable PC ASTRA
RXD 2 2
TXD 3 3
SG 5 5

4.11.2 ASTRA to ASTRA Connection

By establishing a connection between two ASTRA machines, registered data can be sent and received.
Data is sent from the machine where the data is registered and received by the machine not having
registered data. A D-Sub9 pin cross cable can be used for connection.

Connection and PIN numbers are as follows:

RXD 2 2
TXD 3 3
SG 5 5

Communiation procedures are as follows:

1. Connect two ASTRA machines using a D-Sub9 pin cross cable.

2. Set the receiving machine to display “- - - - DOWN LOADING - - - - -” condition in REGISTRA TION

MODE “P10 COMMUNICATION” and standby for receiving.

3. At the sending machine, select the uploadable data at the “P10-02-XX” display in REGISTRA TON

MODE “P10 COMMUNICATION” and send.

4. When “- - - - DOWN LOAD OK - - - - -” is displayed at the receiving ASTRA machine, and “- - - - UP

LOAD OK - - - - -” displayed at the sending ASTRA machine, communication properly terminates.

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ZERO

MOD

E

END

ENTE

R

0

➝

ENTE

R

ENTE

R

Example: Upload item data “03”

➝

➝

or

➜

➝

1

➝

➝

or

➜

3

Up Loading Procedures

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the COMMUNICATION menu (p10)
appears or key in “10” followed by
the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to enter
the menu directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Data Up Load menu (p10-01).

3 Press the ENTER key to gain access

to uploadable data.

4 Select the data to be uploaded by

pressing the DOWN ARROW key ( )
or key in the desired number followed
by the ENTER key to gain direct
access.

s Uploadable data

P10-02-01 : All data

P10-02-02 : Shop name
P10-02-03 : Item data
P10-02-04 : Preset data
P10-02-05 : Message data
P10-02-06 : Format data
P10-02-07 : Cnfg data

Note: If data is being up loaded properly,

“UP LOADING” is displayed.
If data up load is not executed properly,

“UP LOAD ERROR” is displayed and an
error buzzer sounds.

5 Press the END key to return to the

PLU menu (p01).

6 Press the MODE key to return to

normal operation mode after all
operations of Registration Mode are
completed.

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➝

ENTE

R

0

➝

ENTE

R

➝

➝

or

➜

➝

1

➝

Down Loading Procedures

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the COMMUNICATION menu (p10)
appears or key in “10” followed by
the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to enter
the menu directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Data Up Load menu (p10-01).

3 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

access the downloadable data.

4 Press the ENTER key to begin

download.

Note: If data is being down loaded properly,

“DOWN LOADING” is displayed.
If data down load is not executed

properly, “DOWN LOAD ERROR” is
displayed and an error buzzer sounds.

5 Press the END key to return to the

PLU menu (p01).

6 Press the MODE key to return to

normal operation mode after all
operations of Registration Mode are
completed.

ZERO

MOD

E

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Chapter 5. Text Editing

5.2 Key Definition

5.1 Edit Keys

These keys are used while in the Text Editing mode.

ZERO

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➝

➝

➝

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CASE

SYMBOL

FUNCTION

INSERT

COPY SPACE SIZE

END

DELETE

NEW

LINE

BACK

SPACE

ENTER

CLR

BACK
SPACE

BACK SPACE

Used to delete a character in the text field by
moving the cursor backwards.

NEW LINE

Used as a carriage return to make a new line.

DELETE

Used to delete a character in the text field where
the cursor is placed on the display.

ENTER

Used to save character data and complete the
EDIT mode.

UP ARROW

Used to move the cursor up one line.

DOWN ARROW

Used to move the cursor down one line.

RIGHT ARROW

Used to move the cursor right one character.

LEFT ARROW

Used to move the cursor left one character.

SIZE

Used to select different character sizes.
After pressing the SIZE key, use the arrows to
scroll through the character sizes available for
printed text. To make fonts italic, press the SIZE
key and then the RIGHT ARROW key.

END

Used to return to the normal operation mode.

COPY

Used to copy character data.
Key in the required PLU number and press the
COPY key to copy the character data of the
required PLU number.

INSERT

Used to change between inserting or
overwriting characters while editing text fields.

• Indicator ON: Insert (Default)

• Indicator OFF: Overwrite

LOWER CASE

Used to select between upper and lower case
characters.

SYMBOL FUNCTION

Used to input right lower symbol of character
keys.
First press the SYMBOL FUNCTION key and
then press the required character keys. Reset
is performed each time one symbol is
registered.

NEW

LINE

DELET

E

ENTE

R

➝
➝

➝

➝

SIZE

END

COP

Y

INSER

T

LOWE

R

CASE

SYMBOL

FUNCTION

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Chapter 5. Text Editing

5.3 Edit Display

Indicator position for Label Size (ON: 60mm, OFF: 40mm)

Indicator position for Character Size Change mode (ON/OFF)

Indicator position for Shift Key (ON/OFF)

Line number of cursor position

Indicator position for Insert/Overwrite (ON/OFF)

Cursor position counted from frist character of the line

Character line monitor (available only when ASCII code is used)

“I” is displayed when Italic character is selected

Character size (7 character sizes)

5.4 Edit Examples

PROCEDURES

1 Ensure that the machine is in Edit

Mode.

2 Key in the desired text using the

typewriter style key sheet.

3 Press the ENTER key to save the text.

SAVE

Example: Text as “Thank You”

T H A N K Y O U

SPACE

ENTE

R

SAVE

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5.5 7-Segment Characters

0123456789

ABCDEFGHI J

KLMNOPQRST

UVWXYZ

! #$%&

()

+

,

—¥ /:;

<=

>

?\

^

__

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Chapter 5. Text Editing

5.6 Wordwrap Function

When editing commodity names and extra messages, automatic carriage return is performed when the cursor
is at the furthermost right-hand side position of the character line to be registered.

When the cursor reaches the maximum number of characters for one line, carriage return is made at the
nearest space. When there is no space in the line, carriage return is executed when the line reaches the
maximum number of characters.

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Chapter 6. Normal Mode

6.1 Normal Mode Operations

1 Ensure that the Power is ON, the

ZERO indicator is lit and confirm that
the initial display appears.

Note: If the ZERO indicator is not lit, press the

ZERO key to turn on the indicator.

2 Key in the PLU number and press the

PLU key, or press the preset key.

Note: In case of lower preset keys, press the

MODE key first and then press the

required preset key.

3 If it is required to maintain the called

up PLU data, press the SAVE key.
Otherwise, skip this step.

4 If necessary, place an item on the

weigh platter to subtract tare weight.

Refer to the following section “Tare Weight
Subtraction” for a more detailed operation.

Note 1: If the tare weight is already registered

in the specified PLU, or the PLU is a
fixed price item, this step is
unnecessary.

Note 2: If the AUTO indicator is lit, the label is

automatically issued immediately after
the weight has stabilized.

Note 3: To eliminate the AUTO indicator, press

the AU TO/MANU key.

5 Place an item on the weighing platter.

Note 1: If the PLU is a fixed price item, this step

is unnecessary .

ZERO

Example: PLU “1”

➜

1

PLU

ZERO NET SAVE AUTO PLU

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6 Key in the data and then press the

required PRESET FUNCTION key if
necessary.

Refer to the following section “Preset
Function Key Definition” for a more detailed
operation.

7 Key in the required number of items

and press the “X” key, if necessary.

Note 1: This is for fixed price items only.

Note 2: The “X” key must be registered as the

preset function key in “P04 PRESET
KEY” of Registration Mode.

8 Key in the number of labels to be

issued, if necessary.

Note 1: This function is only possible in AUTO

Mode.

Note 2: This is for fixed price items only.
Note 3: In MANUAL Mode, only one label is

issued.

9 Press the PRINT key to issue the

label if the machine is in Manual
Mode.

Note 1: When the machine is set to AUTO

Mode (only available for fixed price
items), the label is issued automatically
as soon as weighing has stablized.

Note 2: If in AUTO Mode, and the number of

labels to be issued has not been keyed
in the previous step, labels are issued
continuously. To stop label issue, press
the PRINT key.

PRIN

T

Example: “99” as the PRESET FUNCTION key

99

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PROCEDURES

1 Place the tare on the weigh platter.

(PLU w/o tare weight reg.)

2 (PLU with tare weight reg.) In this

case, no entry is required.

3 Although the tare is registered, you

want to delete the tare weight and
actually weigh the tare.

ZERO NET SAVE AUTO PLU

Example: Tare weight “15g”

ZERO NET SAVE AUTO PLU

ZERO NET SAVE AUTO PLU

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ZERO NET SAVE AUTO PLU

ZERO NET SAVE AUTO PLU

TAR

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ZERO NET SAVE AUTO PLU

Place the tare (15g) on the weigh platter.

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TAR

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ZERO NET SAVE AUTO PLU

6.2 Tare Weight Subtraction

Tare weight can be registered in a specific PLU. When not registered, either place the tare on the weigh platter
and weigh or key in the weight if the tare weight is fixed.

Note: Tare weight operations mentioned here, may be prohibited in some countries due to Weights and Measures

Regulations.

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4 Temporay tare weight change by

manual entry.

ZERO NET SAVE AUTO PLU

Example: Tare weight “15g”

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Chapter 6. Normal Mode

6.3 Preset Function Keys

FIXED PRICE

Used to temporarily change the selling price for
a fixed price item.

1. Call up the desired fixed price item.

2. Key in the price.

3. Press the FIXED PRICE key.

4. Press the PRINT key to issue label.

MULTIPLE

Used to multiply items after keying in the
quantity.

1. Call up the desired fixed price item.

2. Key in the quantity.

3. Press the X key.

4. Press the PRINT key to issue label.

SPECIAL PRICE

Used to temporarily change the selling price.

1. Key in the special price after the total price
is displayed.

2. Press the SPECIAL PRICE key.

3. Press the PRINT key to issue label.

AMOUNT DISCOUNT

Used to temporarily perform amount discount.

1. Key in the amount to be discounted after
the total price is displayed.

2. Press the –$ key.

3. Press the PRINT key to issue label.

PERCENT DISCOUNT

Used to temporarily perform percent discount.

1. Key in the percentage to be discounted
after the total price is displayed.

2. Press the –% key.

3. Press the PRINT key to issue label.

SAVE

Used to maintain the called up PLU data.

1. Call up the desired PLU.

2. Press the SAVE key.
(SAVE indicator is lit.)

3. Press the SAVE key again to release.

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EXTRA TEXT

Used to call up an extra message.

1. Call up the desired PLU.

2. Enter the extra message number to be
called up.

3. Press the EXTRA TEXT key.

4. Place the item on the weigh platter.
(Not required for fixed price items.)

5. Press the PRINT key to issue label.

VOID

Used to delete the previous transaction.

1. Press the VOID key immediately after
label issue.

PEEL TIMER

Used to set the interval time of label issue in
the auto label issue mode for a fixed item.

1. Press the AUTO/MANU key to select
AUTO mode.

2. Call up the desired fixed price item.

3. Key in the interval time.

4. Press the PRINT key to issue label.

Note: Interval time varies depending on the

specifications for each county. Either
entry in made in units of 1 sec. or 0.01
sec.

DOUBLE 9

Used to enter two 9’s with one depression in
normal operation mode.

DOUBLE 0

Used to enter two 0’s with one depression in
normal operation mode.

EURO

Used to convert the displayed unit price or price
into EURO currency after the PLU has been
called up.
As labels will not be issued when EURO
currency is displayed, press the EURO key
again to return to the local currency for label
issue.

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Chapter 7. Total Mode

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7.1 Total Mode Operations

These operations are usually performed at the end of the working day to verify the processed data made in that
day.

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PROCEDURES

1 Key in 8000 and press the MODE key

to enter the Total Mode.

2 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

enter the Grand Total menu.

3 Press the ENTER key to enter the

next step.

4 Press the PRINT key to print and

issue the Grand Total label.

5 Press the END key to return to

display “F01 GRAND TOTAL ”.

6 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

enter the PLU Label menu.

7 Press the ENTER key to enter the

next step.

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3

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8 Press the PRINT key to print and

issue the total label of each item.

9 Press the END key to return to

display “F01 GRAND TOTAL ”.

10

Key in the DOWN ARROW key ( )
until the PLU Roll Paper menu
appears or key in “3 ” followed by the
DOWN ARROW key ( ) to directly
access the menu.

11

Press the ENTER key to enter the
next step.

12

Press the PRINT key to print and
issue the total data of each item by
roll paper.

13

Press the END key to return to
display “F01 GRAND TOTAL ”.

14

Press the DOWN ARROW key ( )
until the Total Clear menu appears or
key in “4 ” followed by the DOWN
ARROW key ( ) to directly access the
menu.

15

Press the ENTER key to enter the
next step.

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16

Press the ZERO key twice to clear all
total data.

Note: When total data clear is executed

properly, the OK buzzer sounds.

17

Press the END key to return to
display “F01 GRAND TOTAL ”.

18

Press the MODE key to return to the
normal operation mode after all
operations of TOTAL MODE is
completed.

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Chapter 8. Subtraction Mode

8.1 Subtraction Mode Operations

These operations are usually performed in order to adjust the total data.

PROCEDURES

1 Key in 7000 and press the MODE key

to enter the Subtraction Mode.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the

next step.

3 Key in the PLU number to be

subtracted and press the PLU key.

4 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

enter the next step.

Note: If there is no data for the keyed in PLU,

the error buzzer sounds.

5 Key in the number of item to be

subtracted and press the FEED key.

Note: If keyed in number of item to be

subtracted exceeds the actual total
number of items, all data is cleared.

6 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

enter the next step.

Note: If there is no data for the keyed in PLU,

the error buzzer sounds.

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Example: PLU number “1 ”

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Example: Subtract 1 piece from PLU “1 ”

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7 Key in weight to be subtracted and

press the FEED key.

Note 1: If keyed in weight to be subtracted

exceeds the actual total weight, all
weight is cleared.

Note 2: If there is no weight to be subtracted,

the error buzzer sounds.

8 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

enter the next step.

9 Key in the price to be subtracted and

press the FEED key.

Note 1: If keyed in price to be subtracted

exceeds the actual total price, all prices
are cleared.

Note 2: If there are no prices to be subtracted,

the error buzzer sounds.

10

Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to
enter the next step.

11 Press the PRINT key to execute the

subtraction in accordance with the
above steps.

12

Press the MODE key to return to
normal operation mode after all
operations of Subtraction Mode is
completed.

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Chapter 9. Troubleshooting

9.2 Troubleshooting Chart

Error No. Description Countermeasure

PLU description contains too many Label printing is not possible because the
characters. number of entered characters is too great for

the label. Press the CLEAR key to return to the
previous screen. Check the programming

contents based on the specific error number.
Extra message is too long.
Store name/address is too long.

Out of labels. Replace with a new roll of labels. Press the

CLEAR key to return to the previous screen.

Label size error. The label size may be different from the

predetermined size. Press the CLEAR key to

return to the previous screen. Confirm the label

size and replace if necessary.

Entered special price is equal to Press the CLEAR key to return to the previous
or over the preset price. screen. Try to enter the special price again.

Damaged memory. Contact your service representative.

Check the scale. The scale reading was not stable when power
Remove items from weigh platter. was turned on, or some item was left on the

weigh platter.

Remove any items left on the weigh platter.

Tare weight has not been entered. A tare weight must be entered before a label

can be printed. Refer to Section 3.8 “Forced

Tare”. Press the CLEAR key to return to the

previous screen.

ZERO

Capacity 30 × 0.01 lb

NET SAVE AUTO PLU

WEIGHT lbTARE lb

UNIT PRICE

$/lb TOTAL P RICE $

9.1 Before Using the Troubleshooting Chart

If you encounter any problems, before proceeding to the troubleshooting chart, reinitialize the machine by
pressing the RESET key. If the problems continue, follow the instructions listed in the troubleshooting chart. If
problems are not solved using the instructions in the troubleshooting chart, contact your service representative.

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Chapter 10. Daily Maintenance

10.1Maintenance

It is recommend that the following measures be performed on the machine on a daily basis.

s Keep the machine and key sheet free of dust

and dirt.

s Ensure that there is a sufficient amount of

labels remaining in the machine.

s Clean the thermal head with a cotton swab. s Ensure that all spills are wiped clean, especially

on the weigh platter.

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Chapter 10. Daily Maintenance

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