Mettler Toledo P-56RUE, P-58RUE Operating Instructions Manual
Printer
P-56RUE, P-58RUE
Operating Instructions
Table of Contents
1 Introduction 3
1.1 Conventions and symbols used in these operating instructions ......................................... 3
2 Safety Information 4
2.1 Definition of signal warnings and symbols...................................................................... 4
2.2 Product specific safety notes ......................................................................................... 4
3 Design and Function 6
3.1 Overview..................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 General keys ............................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Display elements and dialogs ....................................................................................... 8
4 Installation and Putting into Operation 9
4.1 Scope of delivery ......................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Connecting the printer to the power supply...................................................................... 9
4.3 Inserting the paper roll.................................................................................................. 10
4.4 Connecting the printer to a METTLER TOLEDO instrument.................................................. 11
4.5 Connecting the printer to a host computer ....................................................................... 12
4.6 Defining language, date and time .................................................................................. 14
4.7 Printer test................................................................................................................... 14
3.3.1 Basic elements on display ............................................................................. 8
3.3.2 Entry Dialogs................................................................................................ 8
4.4.1 Connecting the printer via the RS232 connection .............................................. 11
4.4.2 Connecting the printer via the USB connection .................................................. 11
4.4.3 Connecting the printer via the Ethernet connection............................................. 12
4.5.1 Installing DirectLabel ..................................................................................... 12
5 Settings 16
5.1 System settings ........................................................................................................... 16
5.1.1 Date / Time .................................................................................................. 16
5.1.2 Language..................................................................................................... 16
5.1.3 Printing........................................................................................................ 16
5.1.4 Display / Audio ............................................................................................. 17
5.1.5 Auto features ................................................................................................ 17
5.1.6 System reset................................................................................................. 17
5.2 Data connection settings............................................................................................... 18
5.2.1 Char set ....................................................................................................... 18
5.2.2 RS232......................................................................................................... 18
5.2.3 Ethernet ....................................................................................................... 18
5.3 Access protection......................................................................................................... 19
5.3.1 Defining the password ................................................................................... 19
5.4 Application settings (only for P-58RUE).......................................................................... 19
5.4.1 Statistics ...................................................................................................... 19
5.4.2 Formulation.................................................................................................. 19
5.4.3 Totaling ....................................................................................................... 20
5.4.4 Labels ......................................................................................................... 20
5.4.4.1 Defining templates................................................................................... 20
6 Applications (only for P-58RUE models) 22
6.1 Statistics..................................................................................................................... 22
6.1.1 Evaluation values.......................................................................................... 22
6.1.2 Functions ..................................................................................................... 22
6.1.3 Performing Statistics...................................................................................... 22
6.2 Formulation................................................................................................................. 23
6.2.1 Evaluation values.......................................................................................... 23
6.2.2 Functions ..................................................................................................... 23
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6.2.3 Performing Formulation ................................................................................. 23
6.3 Totaling ...................................................................................................................... 23
6.3.1 Evaluation values.......................................................................................... 24
6.3.2 Functions ..................................................................................................... 24
6.3.3 Performing Totaling ....................................................................................... 24
6.4 Labels ........................................................................................................................ 24
6.4.1 Label printing with pre-defined printer templates ............................................... 25
6.4.1.1 Information on templates ......................................................................... 25
6.4.1.2 Label Specifications................................................................................. 25
6.4.1.3 Barcode types......................................................................................... 26
6.4.2 Label printing of user-defined labels designed by PC......................................... 26
7 Maintenance 27
7.1 Replacing the platen roller............................................................................................. 27
7.2 Cleaning the housing ................................................................................................... 28
7.3 Cleaning the printhead and the platen roller .................................................................... 28
7.4 Disposal..................................................................................................................... 29
8 Troubleshooting 30
8.1 Information messages.................................................................................................. 30
8.2 Warning messages...................................................................................................... 31
8.3 Error messages ........................................................................................................... 32
8.4 What to do if…............................................................................................................ 34
9 Technical Data 35
9.1 General technical Data ................................................................................................. 35
9.2 Dimensions................................................................................................................. 37
10 Interface Specifications 38
10.1 RS232C serial port....................................................................................................... 38
10.2 USB device port........................................................................................................... 38
10.3 Ethernet 10/100base-TX RJ45 port................................................................................ 38
11 Accessories and spare parts 39
11.1 Accessories................................................................................................................. 39
11.2 Spare parts ................................................................................................................. 39
11.3 Consumables.............................................................................................................. 40
Index 41
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1 Introduction
The P-56RUE and P-58RUE are easy-to-handle direct thermal printers for METTLER TOLEDO instruments.
These high-value printers guarantee long-term traceability.
Feature P-56RUE P-58RUE
Auto connection
USB interface
RS232 interface
Ethernet interface
Application Statistics
Application Formulation
Application Totaling
Application Labels
Access Protection
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Label printing is possible only from host device e.g. PC.
Software version
These operating instructions are based on the initially installed firmware (software) version V1.04.
Finding more information
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1.1 Conventions and symbols used in these operating instructions
These symbols indicate an instruction:
prerequisites
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1 steps
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2 Safety Information
• Read and understand the information in these Operating Instructions before you use the instrument.
• Keep these Operating Instructions for future reference.
• Include these Operating Instructions if you pass on the instrument to other parties.
If the instrument is not used according to the information in these Operating Instructions or if it is modified,
the safety of the instrument may be impaired and Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes no liability.
2.1 Definition of signal warnings and symbols
Safety notes are marked with signal words and warning symbols. Ignoring the safety notes may lead to
personal injury, damage to the instrument and malfunctions.
WARNING
for a hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in death or severe
injury if not avoided.
CAUTION
NOTICE
Note
General hazard Electrical shock Hot surface
for a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in minor or moderate injury if not
avoided.
for a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the instrument, other
material damage, malfunctions and erroneous results, or loss of data.
(no symbol)
for useful information about the product.
2.2 Product specific safety notes
General Safety Information
Your instrument corresponds to the state of the art technology and complies with all recognized safety rules,
however, certain hazards may arise in extraneous circumstances. Do not open the housing of the
instrument: It does not contain any parts which can be maintained, repaired or replaced by the user. If you
ever have problems with your instrument, contact your authorized METTLER TOLEDO dealer or service representative.
This printed document must be read and understood before using the instrument. This printed document
must be retained for future reference.
Always operate and use your instrument only in accordance with the instructions contained in this
document. The instructions for setting up your new instrument must be strictly observed.
If the instrument is not used according to the Operating Instructions, protection of the instrument may
be impaired and METTLER TOLEDO assumes no liability.
The instrument must not be altered or modified in any way. Only use METTLER TOLEDO original spare parts
and accessories.
Safety Notes
WARNING
Risk of electric shock
1 Do not open the AC adapter housing. Make sure that the AC adapter does not come in
contact with liquids.
2 Use only the 3-pin power cable with equipment grounding conductor which was
supplied with your instrument and only a 3-pin grounded outlet must be used.
Safety Information4 Printer
NOTICE
Data Loss
Continuous printing can lead to a overheating of the print head. The printing process
stops until the print head has cooled down. During this cooling down phase the printer
must not be switched off, otherwise the buffer data will be lost.
Operating conditions
• The printer must be used in dry interior rooms only.
For the ambient conditions see [General technical Data}Page35].
• The printer should be acclimated to room temperature.
• The printer should not be used in the presence of humidity and liquids.
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3 Design and Function
P-56RUE P-58RUE
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3.1 Overview
Alphanumerical keys
1
General control keys
2
Display
3
Platen roller
1
Socket for AC adapter
2
RS232 serial interface (9-pin)
3
Anti-theft slot
4
Triple status indicator
4
Power switch
5
Printer cover
6
USB device connection
5
Ethernet RJ45 connection
6
Thermal printhead
7
Handler to open the printer cover
8
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3.2 General keys
General Control keys
P-56RUE P-58RUE
Name Explanation
Home key To return to the printer home screen.
Menu key
Scroll up key To scroll up through a list or to move the curser to the left in a
Scroll down key To scroll down through a list or to move the curser to the right
Cancel key To cancel a running process/application or the last step.
Confirmation key To confirm the current selection.
Paper feed key To feed the paper.
Print key To print parameters or weighing results.
Alphanumerical keys (P-58RUE)
1 . # ( ) , : 7 P Q R S p q r s
2 A B C a b c 8 T U V t u v
3 D E F d e f 9 W X Y Z w x y z
4 G H I g h i 0 ˽
To open the section Settings (P-56RUE).
To open the section Main menu (P-58RUE).
string or number entry screen.
in a string or number entry screen.
5 J K L j k l = - & / + * @ %
Last entry recall of ID
6 M N O m n o Delete key
To delete the last character.
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3.3 Display elements and dialogs
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3.3.1 Basic elements on display
1 Title of menu or selection
2 Scroll display, use the scrolling up and scrolling down keys
3 Settings area
3.3.2 Entry Dialogs
Slider bar
• To increase or decrease the current field value, press the scroll up key
or the scroll down key (
the key.
• Press the confirmation key
• To cancel and for switching back to the last active screen, press the
cancel key
.
Numbers (P-56RUE)
• To increase or decrease the current field value, press the scroll up key
or the scroll down key (
the key.
• To move to the next field when it is not the last field, press the confir-
mation key
. If the current selected field is the last field then the
current valid entry is accepted.
• To cancel and to switch back to the last active screen press the cancel
.
key
or ). Speed up by pressing and holding
to confirm.
or ). Speed up by pressing and holding
, .
Numbers (P-58RUE)
• To remove last character, press briefly the delete key
• To remove all entries, press and hold the delete key
• To move position of blinking cursor by pressing the scroll up key or
the scroll down key (
• Press the numerical keys for entering a value.
• Press the confirmation key
• To cancel and for switching back to the last active screen, press the
cancel key
.
or ).
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.
Alphanumerical strings (P-58RUE)
• To remove a single character, press briefly on the delete key
• To remove a whole character string, press and hold the delete key
.
.
• To move position of blinking cursor, press the scroll up key or the
scroll down key (
• Repeatedly press a numerical key to select the needed character.
or ).
Note
The maximum entry length is 20 characters.
• To confirm an entry, press the confirmation key
• To cancel and to switch back to the last active screen, press the
cancel key
.
.
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4 Installation and Putting into Operation
4.1 Scope of delivery
The following accessories are part of the equipment:
• P-56RUE or P-58RUE thermal printer
• Set of paper rolls
• Universal AC adapter
• Country-specific power cable
• USB cable
• RS232 cable
• User Manual
• Declaration of conformity
• CD-ROM (containing documents in different languages, software and drivers)
4.2 Connecting the printer to the power supply
WARNING
Risk of electric shock
1 Do not open the AC adapter housing. Make sure that the AC adapter does not come in
contact with liquids.
2 Use only the 3-pin power cable with equipment grounding conductor which was
supplied with your instrument and only a 3-pin grounded outlet must be used.
NOTICE
Use only the original AC adapter delivered with your printer.
− Do not try to use this AC adapter for other METTLER TOLEDO instruments, otherwise
they could be damaged.
1 Connect the AC adapter to the connection socket on
the back of the printer.
2 Lock the connector with the screw nut.
3 Connect the 3-pin grounded power cable to the
socket for the AC adapter.
4 Connect the power cable to the mains.
5 Switch the printer on.
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4.3 Inserting the paper roll
CAUTION
Danger of burns
The thermal printhead is getting hot during the printing process. Wait until the printhead
has cooled down before opening the printer cover.
Note
We recommend to use only specified paper from METTLER TOLEDO, see Accessories and spare parts in the
Operating Instructions.
1 Switch on the printer.
2 Press down the release key.
ð The printer cover opens.
3 Insert the paper roll into the printer frame.
Note
The paper roll must unroll in the correct direction
(see picture).
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4 Make sure that the paper is in the middle of the
paper guides.
5 Close the printer cover. Firmly press down until it
snaps.
6 Press the paper feed key
to check the paper feed.
4.4 Connecting the printer to a METTLER TOLEDO instrument
NOTICE
We recommend connecting the printer to only one instrument at a time. If several
instruments are connected to the printer at the same time METTLER TOLEDO cannot
assume the correct functionality of the printer.
Note
The printer automatically detects the settings of the connected instrument if the instrument supports this
function.
4.4.1 Connecting the printer via the RS232 connection
1 Connect the printer to the power supply.
2 Use the RS232 cable to connect the printer to the METTLER TOLEDO instrument.
Note
The RS232 connection settings of the printer and of the instrument must be identical.
3 Switch on the printer.
Note
The function Auto connection is switched off by default. It can be switched on if the printer is connected
with the RS232 connection and if the connection settings (Baudrate, Bits / Parity, Handshake) of the
printer differ from the settings of the balance. For more information about activating the function Auto
connection see [RS232}Page18].
Printer default settings
Baudrate: 9600 Stop bits: 1 Bit
Bits / Parity: 8 / None Handshake: XOn/XOff
4.4.2 Connecting the printer via the USB connection
1 Connect the printer to the power supply.
2 Use the USB cable to connect the printer to a METTLER TOLEDO instrument.
3 Switch on the printer.
Note
The system identifies the USB printer automatically. The connected devices can be managed in the
connections settings of the connected METTLER TOLEDO instrument.
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4.4.3 Connecting the printer via the Ethernet connection
1 Connect the printer to the power supply.
2 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer directly to a METTLER TOLEDO instrument or indirectly over
the company's Ethernet.
Note
For installation and configuration of the Ethernet interface you need to have basic knowledge of TCP/IPbased networks, and of network technology in general. If necessary, contact the network administrator of
your IT department or your IT support.
4.5 Connecting the printer to a host computer
Note
Before connecting the printer to a PC, the printer driver must be installed first.
Installing the USB driver
1 Go to the site http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
2 Click the windows printer driver (.zip version) or as "setup executable (.exe version).
3 Click save to save it on your specified storage location.
4 Unzip the file if required.
5 Right-click on the *.exe and select Run as Administrator from the menu.
6 Follow the instructions.
ð The installation process was successful, the driver has been installed.
7 Switch off the printer.
8 Connect the printer to the PC with the USB connection.
9 Switch on the printer.
4.5.1 Installing DirectLabel
With the software DirectLabel labels can be individually designed on a PC. The software can be found on
the CD-ROM.
1 Select the DirectLabel software from the CD-
ROM.
2 Save the *.exe file on the local drive.
3 Right-click on the *.exe file, select Run as
Administrator.
4 Follow the installation instructions.
5 Click on Install to install the Visual C++
components.
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