Network Computing Devices LSQ-40L User Manual

LSQ-40L

LABEL PRINTING SCALE

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INDEX

Before you begin……………………………………………………………2
Cleaning the scale
Requirements for using a computer to program

Setting up scale for first use………………………………………………..4
Testing printer

Printing your first label……………………………………………………..5

Setting up the network……………………………………………………..6
Connecting the devices
Installing the software
Configuring you computer

Configuring your scale(s)…………………………………………………..7

Starting up the software……………………………………………………8
Adding scales to the network

Configuring general information…………………………………………..9

Adding products…………………………………………………………..10

Moving products to/from scale……………………………………………11
Access Direct

General configuration……………………………………………………..12
Bar code setup

Printed text on labels……………………………………………………...13
Headlines
Passwords

Programming using the keyboards…………………………………………14
Entering store information

Edit scrolling message………………………………………………….…15

Configuration……………………………………………………………….16

Setting up label print………………………………………………………17
Setting up bar code

Placing text on label……………………………………………………….18

Set up text on label……………………………………………………...…19

Add plu’s…………………………………………………………………..20
Key assignation

Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………22

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Please read this section carefully. The following has some important safeguards to
prevent damage or failure of your scale.

CLEANING THE SCALE:

1). You may use stainless cleaner or mild soap to wipe down the metal areas of the
scale. The keyboards and display should be wiped down with a damp cloth only.
While the keyboards and display are reasonably sealed, do not allow liquids to get
between the plastic surfaces and the metal.

2). Use only the supplied cleaning kit to clean the print head. Do not use sharp
objects around the print head or the pinch roller below it. Damaging these parts will
cause your label printouts to be unreadable or you may even cause internal damage
to the scale.

3). Do not immerse the power supply in water. This will cause possible electrical
shock and failure of the adapter. Unplug adapter from power and wipe down with a
damp cloth. Do not spray the adapter with cleaning fluids.

4). Keep the print cartridge area clean of any food or other debris. If contaminants
are picked up by the labels and brought across the print head, it can cause labels to
print poorly. This can also damage the print head.

COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE SCALE:

If you are going to program your scale using a personal computer, here are a few
things you will need.

1). You will need to purchase a network adapter (hub) and two (2) category 5 cables.
These can be purchased from electronics or department stores that sell computer
equipment. A network adapter allows you to plug your computer and scale(s) into
one hub. NOTE: You cannot plug the scale directly into your computer. Being your
scale is actually a computer; all computers that communicate with each other
require a network adapter to control data flow between machines.

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Network Adapter with category 5 cables

The picture above shows an example of a 5 port hub. One computer and up to 4
scales can be connected for programming.

NOTE: It is not necessary to have a computer to program your scale. Programming
can be done by using the keyboard on the scale. However, it is much easier to
program using a computer especially if you have more than one scale.

A few other advantages of using a computer are:

1). Information can be saved to your hard drive or other backup device.

2). You can communicate to the scales from a remote location such as a back office.
You would not have to go to the machine or move it to program/update.

3). You can generate reports from the scale and print them without interrupting
normal operations of the day.

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SETTING UP THE SCALE FOR FIRST TIME

1). Carefully unpack scale from its box. Lift the indicators arm all the way up until
it stops. Adjust the correct angle of the indicator by loosening the black nut on the
arm next to the indicator. Move the indicator to the correct angle and then tighten
the nut. DO NOT over tighten.

2). Plug in the ac adapter to the wall socket and the other end into the scale. The
connector may appear tight on a new scale. You might try twisting the connector as
you are pushing it into the scales receptacle.

3). Turn on the scale. It should do a regressive countdown, then a label should
dispense. If the scale does not turn on, try twisting the connector again while
leaving the switch in the on position.

QUICK TEST OF THE PRINTER:

1). Remove the template from the main keyboard. There is a tab on the left side so it
can be pulled out. This exposes the programming keyboard.

2). Find the key(s) that came with the scale. Insert the key into the lock on the
bottom right of the scale. Turn it right 90 degrees.

3). The indicator should display PWD? Press the PRINT key. The scrolling message
should say PROGRAMMING MODE.

4). On the programming keyboard, press CONFIG. Using the arrow down button,
scroll down until it says MODE.

5). Press ENTER. The indicator should say AGENTS. Press ENTER.

6). Arrow up/dn until you see DISABLE. Press ENTER.

7). Arrow down until you see NON PLU. Press ENTER.

8). Arrow up/dn until you see ENABLE. Press ENTER.

9). Press ESC on the small keyboard until the scrolling message says
PROGRAMMING MODE again. Turn the key to the left and remove it.

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TO PRINT A LABEL (continued):

1). Place a product on the platter. Enter in the price. Press PRINT.

A label should dispense with printed information such as weight, date, total sale,
etc.

NOTE: The printer will not print a label if no price is entered, no weight is on the
platter or negative weight is displayed on the indicator. Repeat steps on page 5 if no
label comes out.

**CONGRADULATIONS!!** You have just printed your first label.

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SETTING UP THE NETWORK

(Skip this part if not using a computer)

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1). Connect up the equipment as shown in the drawing below.

2). Place the Scalenet (LSQ-40L) software CD in your drive. The auto install should
begin automatically. Complete the installation as instructed.

NOTE: This software is intended to run on a Windows XP operating system with
SP2 (Service Pack 2) installed only.

CONFIGURING YOUR NETWORK ON YOUR COMPUTER:

1). Click on START, and then NETWORK CONNECTIONS.

2). Click on LOCAL AREA NETWORK.

3). Click on PROPERTIES.

4). Scroll down on window and click ONCE on INTERNET PROTOCAL TCP/IP.

5). Click on PROPERTIES.

6). Click on MANUALLY ENTER IP ADDRESS.

7). Enter in the IP address 131.1.100.100. Click OK.

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NOTE: If you are already using a network connection for another application, you
may want to create a new connection and configure it for scale communications.

CONFIGURING YOUR NETWORK ON THE SCALE:

The scales network IP address should already be configured from the factory. If
you want to check it or if you are using more than one scale, follow the procedure
below.

TO SEE/CHANGE SCALES IP ADDRESS:

1). If the scale is on, turn it off.

2). Turn on the scale. During the countdown, press and release the following keys in
sequential order. Press X, +, and then AGENT before the countdown completes.

3). Display should go blank. Enter 2005 and press PRINT.

4). Press PRINT to scroll thru the address numbers. At any time you may change
them by entering the new numbers. The first scales address should be 131.1.100.101.

5). Press ESC when complete.

If you are using more than one scale on the network, then each scale must have its
own network address. EXAMPLE: SCALE#1 131.1.100.101
SCALE#2 131.1.100.102
SCALE#3 131.1.100.103

NOTE: You should write down each address. You will need to type it in again later
to add them to the network.

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STARTING UP THE LSQ-40L SOFTWARE

(Be sure your scale and hub are powered up and connected at this time)

1). Launch the LSQ-40L software. On the logon screen, do not enter a password.
Click on ACCEPT to continue.

2). At the top of the screen, click on MAINTENANCE and then SCALE MASTER.
Below is the screen you should be viewing at this point.

SCALE MASTER allows you to add new scales to the network. You will have to
add each scale to the network one at a time. As long as you use the same computer
each time you communicate to your network, you should not have to add them
again.

TO ADD A NEW SCALE TO THE NETWORK:

1). Click on NEW.

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