Rice Lake Ishida Astra Operating Manual

Counter Scale Printer

OPERATION MANUAL

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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.

Manual No. 0124C

ISHIDA CO., LTD.

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Copyright  2001 by Ishida Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form, by mimeograph or any other means,
without written permission of the publisher.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

To ensure safe operation, the general safety considerations below must be
followed.

Grounding

This instrument is a Class 1 device which requires protective grounding for safe
operation.
To avoid potential shock hazards, a protective grounding conductor for the
instrument must be securely connected to the main grounding provision by
qualified service personnel.

Do not remove covers or enclosures

To avoid personal injury and shock, do not open or remove any covers or
enclosures of the instrument unless specified in the manual.

Do not perform unspecified maintenance

For your personal safety, do not perform any maintenance procedures which
are not specified in the manual.

Disconnect power supply before servicing

To ensure your personal safety, disconnect the power supply before servicing.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CONFORMITY TO EC COUNCIL DIRECTIVES

The instrument is designed in accordance with the following directives.

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Non-automatic Weighing Instrument Directive 90/384/EEC, amended by 93/
68/EEC

Compliance was checked using the following standards:
EN45501 ‘Metrological aspects of non-automatic weighing instruments’

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EMC Directive 89/336/EEC amended by 91/263/EEC, 92/32/EEC and 93/68/
EEC.

Compliance was checked using the following standards:
EN55011 ‘Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance

characteristics of industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio­frequency equipment, Group 1, Class B’

To ensure conformity, any unauthorized modification and/or service on the
instrument constitutes a repeal of conformity.

Note: Compliance with these directives is only necessary in EC countries.

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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 (lb) ....................................................................................................................... 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 (b01-01) ........................................................................................................15

3.3 Label Format (b01-02) .................................................................................................... 17

3.4 POS Code (b02) .............................................................................................................. 20

3.5 Bar Code (b03)................................................................................................................ 22

3.6 Default Setup (b04) ........................................................................................................ 23

3.7 Total (b05)........................................................................................................................ 24

3.8 Forced Tare (b06)............................................................................................................ 25

3.9 Open Price Setup (b07).................................................................................................. 26

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Chapter 4 Registration Mode

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

4.2 PLU Programming (P01) ................................................................................................ 29

4.2.1 Deleting a PLU .........................................................................................................33

4.3 PLU Name (P02)..............................................................................................................34

4.4 Price Change (P03) ........................................................................................................35

4.5 Preset Key (P04) ............................................................................................................. 36

4.5.1 Preset keys — PLU and Tare Values .......................................................................36

4.5.2 Preset Function Keys ...............................................................................................38

4.5.3 Deleting All Preset Keys...........................................................................................40

4.6 Shop Name/Address (P05) ............................................................................................ 41

4.7 Date/Time (P06)............................................................................................................... 42

4.8 Extra Message (P07) ..................................................................................................... 43

4.9 Default PLU (P08) ........................................................................................................... 44

4.10 PLU List (P09) ............................................................................................................... 45

4.11 Communication (Sending) (P10-01)............................................................................ 46

4.12 Communication (Receiving) (P10-02) .........................................................................47

4.13 Nutrition (P11)............................................................................................................... 48

Chapter 5 Text Editing

5.1 Edit Keys ........................................................................................................................ 54

5.2 Key Definition ................................................................................................................ 54

5.3 Edit Display .................................................................................................................... 55

5.4 Edit Examples ................................................................................................................ 55

5.5 7-Segment Characters .................................................................................................. 56

5.6 Wordwrap Function .......................................................................................................57

5.7 Selecting Italic Character Fonts.................................................................................... 57

5.8 Character Size ................................................................................................................ 58

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Chapter 6 Normal Mode

6.1 Normal Mode Operations ..............................................................................................60

6.2 Tare Weight Subtraction ............................................................................................... 62

6.3 Preset Function Keys .................................................................................................... 64

Chapter 7 Total Mode

7.1 Total Mode Operations .................................................................................................. 66

Chapter 8 Subtraction Mode

8.1 Subtraction Mode Operations ...................................................................................... 70

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

9.1 Before Using the Troubleshooting Chart .................................................................... 74

9.2 Troubleshooting Chart .................................................................................................. 74

Chapter 10 Daily Maintenance

10.1 Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 76

Appendix

A.1 Sample Labels ............................................................................................................... 78

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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 1. Precautions

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 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

1.1.2 Power Supply

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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

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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)

●

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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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 be
accurate.

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Adjust the machine to a level position using the four
level adjusters, located on the bottom of the machine,
until the bubble is completely centered in the round level
indicator.

1.1.4 Handling Precautions

Chapter 1. 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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CHAPTER 2

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

2.1 Apprearance .......................................... 6

2.2 Display ......................................................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 Rolls ............. 9

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

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

2.6 Astra Hardware Specifications............ 11

Chapter 2. Product Overview

2.1 Appearance

AC power

Display

Key sheet

Side view

Power switch

Level

Weigh platter

Level adjuster

Label printer

2.2 Display (lb)

WEIGHT lbTARE lb

ZERO

UNIT PRICE

NET SAVE AUTO PLU

$/lb TOTAL PRICE $

Capacity 30 × 0.01 lb

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2.3 Operation Key Sheet

Chapter 2. Product Overview

Preset keys

Sheet stopper

2.3.1 Basic Function Keys

0

NUMERIC ENTRY

Keys 0 through 9 are used to enter numeric

9

data.

AUTO
MANU

Handling tab

ZERO

RESET

DATE

7

45

1

0

8

2

CLR

FEEDZEROMODE

9

6

PRINT

3

PLUTARE

ZERO ADJUSTMENT

Used to reset the weight to zero.

CLR

TARE

PLU

AUTO
MANU

FEED

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.

AUTO/MANUAL SELECT

Used to select automatic label issue or
manual label issue.

FEED

Used to advance labels to the correct printing
position.

MODE

PRINT

RESET

DATE

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.

TEMPORARY DA TE

Used to temporarily change the current date
of the machine. After recalling a PLU, enter
the temporary date (MMDDYY) and press
the DATE key. Enter the number 0 to turn
all date printing off. The date is reset when
another PLU is selected.

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Cover film

Key sheet

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.

Q

A

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LOWER

CASE

SYMBOL

FUNCTION

PLU
FILE

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“$%&‘#!()

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INSERT

CHANGE

PRICE

COPY

PLU
LIST

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SPACE

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ENTER

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CLR

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Note: Refer to Section 5.2 of this manual for an explaination of the key functions.

RESET

FEEDZEROMODE

8

9

6

PRINT

2

3

PLUTARE

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2.5 Loading/Unloading Label Roll

2.5.1 Loading

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 in the down position.

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

DC

G E F

A

4

B

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

depending on the width of the roll, making sure not
to move it too far in and bind the labels.

If the lever is in an up position, push down until it lies
flat.

4. Remove approximately 12 inches of labels from the

end of the roll. Load the label roll around the roll holder
(B).

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).

F

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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.

2.5.2 Unloading

1. Open the side cover.

2. Release the printer head by pushing down the

release lever (D).

FEED

Press the Clear key to remove any error
messages.

CLR

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 down 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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Chapter 2. Product Overview

2.6 ASTRA Hardware Specifications

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Accuracy 1/3000 Single Range
Capacity 30 lb (15 kg)
Min. Graduation 0.01 lb (0.005 kg)
Main Body Dimension 15.75" (W) × 16.34" (D) × 6.50" (H)

400 (W) × 415 (D) × 165 (H) mm

Platter Size 14.02"

Weight Approx. 20.9 lb (9.5 kg)
Printer Unit Side-Load

Label Roll Dimension Inside diameter 1.57" (40 mm)

Sensor Label (Gap) sensor
Display Unit Number of digits Weight 5, U/P 5, Amount 6, Tare 4

Keyboard 64 keys in total. 44 preset keys store up to 88 preset items.
System Stand alone
Input/Output RS232C (for PLU/Label editor)
Item Memory 256KB

Safety Regulations UL, C-UL, CE, C-Tick

(W) × 9.21" (D)

356 (W) × 234 (D) mm

Label backing paper width Max. 2.64" (67
Label width 1.50" to 2.52" (38 to 64
Label printing width Max. 2.36" (60 mm)
Label length 1.18" to 3.35" (30 to 85
Printing speed 3.15"/sec. (80 mm/sec.)

Outside diameter 3.94" (100 mm)

Character height 0.42" (10.6 mm)

Approx. 2000 PLUs (Avg. 30 char. per PLU) without total
Approx. 1500 PLUs (Avg. 30 char. per PLU) with total

mm)

mm)

mm)

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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 Forced Tare............................................ 25

3.9 Open Price Setup.................................. 26

Chapter 3. Setup Mode

ZERO

3.1 Setup Mode Entry

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

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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b06 : Forced Tare

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b07 : Open Price

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PROCEDURES

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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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MODE

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3.2 Label Print

PROCEDURES

Chapter 3. Setup Mode

NOTE

Note: Refer to page 14, Section 3.1 to enter the Setup Mode.

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1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

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

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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 numbers are “1” to “5”.

• When no label format number is set, label

format “1” is set as the default number.

• Additional label format numbers “20” to “99”
may be available.

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The Standard formats are:
1 – 60mm × 44mm
2 – 64mm × 47mm
3 – 64mm × 85mm

Safe Handling

4 – 64mm × 59mm

Safe Handling

5 – 64mm × 37mm

Non-barcode

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1

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ENTER

ENTER

6* –64mm × 59mm

Extended Text

7* –64mm × 85mm

Extended Text

8* – 64mm × 85mm

Reduced S.H.

*Not available in all versions

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.

• 85mm is the maximum label size.

• Measure this distance from the top of one

label to the top of the next label.

• Butt-cut labels may not be used in the Astra.

Example: Set label print format as “2”

2

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ENTER

Example: Set the label length to 45.5 mm.

4

ENTER

ENTER

5 5

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7 Key in the required label width

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

•If the label width is 60mm or larger, this
step may be left at the default value of “0.0”.

8 Key in the required distance

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

Use this step to adjust print position on the
label.

• Increasing this value raises the printing on
the label.

9 Key in the PLU number for test

printing and press the ENTER key.

Example: Set the label width to 55.2 mm

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2

8

ENTER

5 5

ENTER

Example: Set the distance to 74.8 mm

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ENTER

Example: PLU “1”

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

If necessary, return to Step b01-01-04 to
adjust print position.

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

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Press the MODE key to return to

12

the Normal Operation mode after
all SETUP mode procedures are
completed.

PRINT

END

MODE

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3.3 Label Format

Chapter 3. Setup Mode

PROCEDURES

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1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

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

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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 Press the ENTER key to set up the

label format.

Note: To prevent accidental changes to the

label format, this step is protected by an
additional password. Contact your Ishida
representative for assistance.

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Note: Refer to page 14, Section 3.1 to enter the Setup Mode.

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or

ENTER

1

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ENTER

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4 Key in the label format number to be

set and press the PLU key.

• Additional formats from “20” to “99” are
programmable.
(Number of label formats to be programmed
depends on the amount of available memory.)

5 Key in the desired format number

(standard label format number , 1 to 5)
and press the COPY key.

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6 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to set

the print position of each print unit.

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Example: Set label format as “20”

2

0

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PLU

1

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COPY

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Press the ENTER key , and select X

7

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

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ENTER

• The numeric value set in unit #0 indicates
the label size. The label size cannot be
changed. The printing positions can be
changed within this area.

Print position change for each unit

• Setting can be done in units of 0.1mm.

Example: For 20.0mm, key in 200.

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

X

1 2 3 4 5 6

Y

• To disable the unit, key in 9999 into X-axis.
To enable the unit, key in the previous data.

Note: Only store name and store address can be printed

in the lower 7.5mm of the label.

8 Press the UP ARROW key ( ) or the

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➝

DOWN ARROW key ( ) to select the
unit number .

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Unit # Label size

or

X axis

Y axis

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or

9 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 19) cannot be changed.

10

Press the END key to return to the
Format menu.

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11

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

Unit # Print position

Example: Print position data “40.5 mm”

4

0

5

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END

ENTER

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Key in the required PLU number and

press the ENTER key .

13

Press the PRINT key to confirm the

label format.

• Return to step b01-02-02 to make
additional changes to the label format.

14

Press the END key twice to return to

the LABEL menu (b01).

Chapter 3. Setup Mode

Example: PLU “1”

1

END

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PRINT

➜

ENTER

END

15

Press the MODE key to return to

Normal Operation mode after all
SETUP mode procedures are
completed.

MODE

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Chapter 3. Setup Mode

3.4 POS Code

PROCEDURES

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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.

• Default value is 2

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4 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

enter the Type menu.

Note: Refer to page 14, Section 3.1 to enter the Setup Mode.

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2

or

Example: POS code flag “5”

5

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ENTER

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➝

ENTER

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5 Key in the POS Code T ype (1 to 15)

and press the ENTER key.

■ POS Code Type

11 : FFCCCCC(C/P)PPPP(C/D)
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)
15 : FFCCCCC(0)PPPP(C/D)

Example: POS Code Type “3”

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Note: F = Flag

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

(0 ) = Fixed zero

ENTER

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Chapter 3. Setup Mode

6 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

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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).

9 Press the MODE key to return to

Normal Operation mode after all
SETUP mode procedures are
completed.

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Example: Manufacturer code “1234”

2

1 3

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END

MODE

4

➜

ENTER

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Chapter 3. Setup Mode

3.5 Bar Code

PROCEDURES

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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 “36” indicates 6 digits from 3rd digit

of the barcode (step P01-09).

Example :

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12345678

Note: Refer to page 14, Section 3.1 to enter the Setup Mode.

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3

or

Example: PLU number “44”

4

4

➜

ENTER

➜

➝

ENTER

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.

END

MODE

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3.6 Default Setup

Chapter 3. Setup Mode

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 step sets the default value of the date print

flag.

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

and press the ENTER key .

1 : Do not print pack date or expire date
2 : Print pack date only
3 : Print expire date only
4 : Print both pack date and expire date

Note: Number “4” is the default value.

➝

Note: Refer to page 14, Section 3.1 to enter the Setup Mode.

➝

➜

or

Example: Date Flag number “3”

3

4

ENTER

➜

ENTER

➝

➝

4

Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

enter the Shelf Life menu.

5 Key in the number of days for expire

date (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).

7

Press the MODE key to return to

Normal Operation mode after all
SETUP mode procedures are
completed.

➝

Example: Number of days “5”

ENTER

END

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➜

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Chapter 3. Setup Mode

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 “0” is the default value.

Note: Refer to page 14, Section 3.1 to enter the Setup Mode.

➝

or

Example: Select “1”

1

5

ENTER

➜

➜

ENTER

➝

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.

END

MODE

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3.8 Forced Tare

Labels can be issued only if a tare weight is
entered.

Chapter 3. Setup Mode

PROCEDURES

➝

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the Forced Tare menu (b06) appears
or key in “6” followed by the DOWN
ARROW key ( ) to enter the menu
directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Forced T are Selection menu (b06-01).

Note : This menu selects whether or not the forced tare

function is active.

3 Key in “0” or “1” and press the ENTER

key .

0 : Forced Tare is not active
1 : Forced Tare is active

Note 1: Number “0” is the default value.

➝

Note: Refer to page 14, Section 3.1 to enter the Setup Mode.

➝

6

or

Example: Select forced tare activation

1

➜

➜

ENTER

ENTER

➝

If Forced T are is active a tare weight must

2:

be entered before a label can be printed. If
no tare weight is entered, the message
"ENTER TARE" is displayed and an error
buzzer sounds when the PRINT key is
pressed.

4 Press the END key to return to the

LABEL menu (b01).

5

5

Press the MODE key to return to

Normal Operation mode after all
SETUP mode procedures are
completed.

END

MODE

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Chapter 3. Setup Mode

3.9 Open Price Setup

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 step is used to select if the operator

can make temporary price changes.

3 Key in “0” or “1” and press the

ENTER key.

0 : Open price
1 : Prohibition of temporary price changes

Note: Number “0” is the default value.

➝

Note: Refer to page 14, Section 3.1 to enter the Setup Mode.

➝

or

Example: Select “1”

1

7

ENTER

➜

➜

ENTER

➝

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.

END

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CHAPTER 4

REGISTRATION MODE

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

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

4.2.1 Deleting a PLU ....................................33

4.3 PLU Name .............................................. 34

4.4 Price Change ........................................35

4.5 Preset Key .............................................. 36

4.5.1 Preset Keys — PLU and Tare Values..36

4.5.2 Preset Function Keys ..........................38

4.5.3 Deleting All Preset keys.......................40

4.6 Shop Name/Address ............................ 41

4.7 Date/Time ..............................................42

4.8 Extra Message ....................................... 43

4.9 Default PLU ............................................ 44

4.10 PLU List...................................................45

4.11 Communication (Sending) ................ 46

4.12 Communication (Receiving) .............47

4.13 Nutrition ................................................48

Chapter 4. Registration Mode

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4.1 Registration Mode Entry

Registration Mode (P00) is used to program 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.

P01 : PLU programming

•

P02 : PLU name

•

P03 : Price change

•

P04 : Preset key

•

P05 : Shop name/Address

•

P06 : Date/Time

•

P07 : Extra message

•

P08 : Default PLU

•

P09 : PLU list

•

P10 : Communication

•

P11 : Nutrition

•

Q

A

LOWER

CASE

SYMBOL

FUNCTION

PLU
FILE

W

“$%&‘#!()

@

=

Z

,

INSERT

PRICE

CHANGE

R

E

DS

F

[]

XC

.

COPY

SPACE

EDIT

PLU

PLU

LIST

T

G

{

V

*

SIZE

END

UY

J

H

}

+; :

BN

Ñ

↑

Ç

↓

←

I

K

M

DELETE

→

O

L

BACK

SPACE

NEW

LINE

ENTER

P

_

8

7

45

2

1

CLR

0

RESET

FEEDZEROMODE

9

6

PRINT

3

PLUTARE

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.

9

0 0 0

➜

MODE

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4.2 PLU Programming

Chapter 4. Registration Mode

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.
Press the PLU FILE key to enter
menu directly.

2

Press the ENTER key to enter the

PLU Number step (P01-01) to register
the data for each PLU.

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

and press the PLU key.

Note: Refer to Section 4.1 to enter the Registration mode.

➝

1

or

Example: PLU “5”

➜

ENTER

5

➜

➝

PLU

or

PLU
FILE

4 Press the EDIT PLU key to enter the

PLU Name Edit Menu.

(Refer to Chapter 5 “Text Editing” for further

details.)

➝

5 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) or

the ENTER key to enter the Scale
menu.

6 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:

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

“P01-04 WEIGHT” and 9. “P01-05 PCS”

are skipped.

Note: In case “1” is selected, steps 10. “P01-06

TARE” and 16. “P01-12 PROP TARE” are
skipped.

EDIT
PLU

➝

Example: Scale Mode “1”

or

ENTER

1

ENTER

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7 Key in the unit price or the fixed price

(Max. 5 digits) and press the ENTER
key.

Example: Price “$2.15”

8 Key in the fixed weight (Max. 3 digits)

and press the ENTER key.

Note: Fixed weight is available for fixed price

items only.

Note: Enter Fixed weight amount in ounces.

9 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.

2

ENTER

Example: Fixed Weight “12 oz”

1

ENTER

Example: “2 pcs”

1

5

2

2

10

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.

11

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

Date print flag

0 : Default data
1 : No print
2 : Pack date only
3 : Expire date only
4 : Both Pack date and Expire date

Note: Above “0 Default Data” is the data programmed in

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

ENTER

ENTER

Example: Expiry date only “3”

ENTER

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12

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, the number
of days for shelf life programmed as the
default data in the step “B04-02 SHELF

LIFE” of SETUP mode is set
automatically.

1

13

Key in the barcode (Max. 8 digits) and

press the ENTER key .

Chapter 4. Registration Mode

Example: Number of days to expiry “15”

5

1

ENTER

Note: When a new PLU is programmed, the barcode

defaults to the PLU number.

14

Key in the extra message number

(0 to 99) and press the ENTER key.

Extra message number

0 : No designation
1 to 99 : Extra message number

• Extra message should be registered in P07
Extra Message Registration, Section 4.8

15

Key in the nutrition panel number

(Max. 3 digits) and press the ENTER
key.

Nutrition Panel number

Example: Item code “88888”

ENTER

Example: Extra message number “3”

3

ENTER

Example: Panel number “2”

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0 : No designation
1 to 999 : Nutrition Panel number

• Nutrition Panel should be registered in P11
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2

ENTER

Chapter 4. Registration Mode

16

Key in the proportional tare percent

amount (Max. 50.0) and press the
ENTER key .

Note: Porportional tare is the weight of an item that is the

packaging as measured by a percentage amount.

Example: The wrapper on a piece of candy is 2.5 percent

of the total weight. By using portional tare, any
amount of candy can be accurately weighed on
the scale by subtracting the wrapper weight as a
percentage of the total weight.

17

Press the END key to return to the
PLU menu (P01).

Example: Percent tare “2.5”

5

2

ENTER

END

18

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

MODE

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Chapter 4. Registration Mode

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.
Press the PLU FILE key to enter
menu directly.

2

Press the ENTER key to enter the
PLU Number step (P01-01) to delete
PLUs.

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

and press the PLU key.

Note: Refer to Section 4.1 to enter the Registration mode.

➝

1

or

Example: PLU “5”

➜

ENTER

5

➜

➝

PLU

or

PLU
FILE

4 Press the DELETE key twice to delete

the PLU.

Note: The OK buzzer sounds when the PLU is

deleted.

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.

DELETE DELETE

END

MODE

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Chapter 4. Registration Mode

4.3 PLU Name

PROCEDURES

1

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

➝

the PLU Name (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.

3

Key in the PLU number and press the
PLU key .

Note: Refer to Section 4.1 to enter the Registration mode.

➝

or

ENTER

Example: “PLU 5”

5

2

➜

➜

➝

PLU

4

Press the ENTER key to enter the EDIT
menu.

Note: Refer to chapter 5 "Text Editing" for further details.

Press the ENTER key after entering/

5

editing the PLU Name.

Press the END key to return to the PLU

6

menu (P01).

7

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

ENTER

ENTER

END

MODE

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4.4 Price Change

Chapter 4. Registration Mode

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.
Press PRICE CHANGE 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.

Note: Refer to Section 4.1 to enter the Registration mode.

PLU

➝

or

PRICE

CHANGE

➝

or

3

ENTER

Example: “PLU 1”

1

➜

➜

4 Key in the unit price or the fixed price

(Max. 5 digits) and press the ENTER key .

5 Press the END key to return to the PLU

setup menu (P01).

6

Press the MODE key to return to

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

Example: “$1.89”

8

1

current price

9

➜

current price

END

MODE

ENTER

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Chapter 4. Registration Mode

4.5 Preset Key

4.5.1 Preset Keys — PLU and Tare values

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).

3 Press the ENTER key to set the preset

PLU or tare key data.

4 Press the PRINT key to switch

between upper and lower preset keys.

➝

Note: Refer to Section 4.1 to enter the Registration mode.

➝

or

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

4

ENTER

ENTER

➜

➝

Note: Two values can be stored on each preset

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

5 Key in desired preset key flag number

(1 or 2) to select PLU number or tare
weight assignment, and press the
FEED key.

Preset key flag

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

Note: The default Flag No. is “1”.

Key position

45 on lower level

6 Key in data (PLU number or Tare

weight) and press the desired preset
key.

Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 to assign
more preset keys.

Lower level

Lower level

1

Flag No.

2

Flag No.

PRINT

➜

FEED

Preset Key

➜

Key location Value

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7 Press the MODE key to return to the

PLU setup menu (P01).

8 Press the MODE key to return to

normal operation mode after all

operations of Registration Mode are

completed.

MODE

MODE

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Chapter 4. Registration Mode

4.5.2 Preset Function Keys

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).

3 Press the ENTER key to set the preset

function keys.

4 Key in the desired preset key flag

number (3 to 14), and press the FEED
key, then press the "0" ZERO key to
recognize the entry as a function key.

➝

Note: Refer to Section 4.1 to enter the Registration mode.

➝

or

Example: Preset key as “–%”

7

➜

4

ENTER

ENTER

FEED

➜

➜

➝

0

Note: The default Flag No. is “1”.

Preset function key flag

13 : Fixed price
14 : X (Multiply)
15 : Special price discount
16:– $ price discount
17:– % price discount
18 : Save
19 : Extra message

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

14 : % Tare

Note: See Section 6.3 for an explaination of

function keys.

5 Press the desired preset key.

Repeat step 4 as needed to assign
more function keys.

Flag No.

Key position 34

Preset Key

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6 Press the MODE key to return to the

PLU setup menu (P01).

7 Press the MODE key to return to

normal operation mode after all

operations of Registration Mode are

completed.

MODE

MODE

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Chapter 4. Registration Mode

4.5.3 Deleting All Preset Keys

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).

➝

3 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

enter the step to delete all preset key
data.

4 Press the ENTER key and then press

the ZERO key twice to delete all
preset key data.

Note: Refer to Section 4.1 to enter the Registration mode.

➝

or

4

ENTER

➜

➝

➝

ENTER

➜

ZERO ZERO

Note: The OK buzzer sounds to notify the

operator that the deletion has been
completed.

5 Press the END key to return to the

PLU setup menu (P01).

6 Press the MODE key to return to

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

END

MODE

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4.6 Shop Name/Address

Chapter 4. Registration Mode

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.
Only character size "1" is available.
Maximum of 46 characters with Italics not
available.

4 After text entry, press the ENTER key.

➝

Note: Refer to Section 4.1 to enter the Registration mode.

Edit

➝

or

Cursor position

5

ENTER

ENTER

SAVE

ENTER

➜

➝

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.
Only character size 1 is available.
Maximum of 46 characters with Italics not
available.

7

After text entry, press the ENTER key.

8 Press the END key to return to the

PLU menu (P01).

➝

ENTER

ENTER

END

9

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

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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: MMDDYYYY)

and press the ENTER key.

➝

Note: Refer to Section 4.1 to enter the Registration mode.

➝

or

6

ENTER

Example: “April 8, 2000”

0

0

8

4

ENTER

➜

2

➝

0 0

0

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.

• Time is entered in 24-hour format.

6 Press the END key to return to the

PLU menu (P01).

ENTER

Example: “15:26:00”

2

5

1

ENTER

END

6

0

0

7

Press the MODE key to return to

normal operation mode after all

operations of Registration Mode are

completed.

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4.8 Extra Message

Chapter 4. Registration Mode

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.

➝

Note: Refer to Section 4.1 to enter the Registration mode.

➝

or

Example: Message No. “3”

3

7

ENTER

➜

➜

PLU

➝

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).

7

Press the MODE key to return to

normal operation mode after all

operations of Registration Mode are

completed.

Edit

ENTER

SAVE

Cursor position

ENTER

END

MODE

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4.9 Default 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 default

PLU Number menu (P08-00) to set the

default PLU number.

3 Key in PLU number and press the

ENTER key.

• After a transaction, the scale will return to the
default PLU instead of clearing to no PLU.

• Use the default PLU to bypass entry of a PLU for
each transaction.

• A different PLU may be recalled at any time to
override the default PLU during normal operation.

• To disable the default PLU, enter "0".

➝

Note: Refer to Section 4.1 to enter the Registration mode.

➝

or

Example: PLU No. “2222”

8

ENTER

➜

2 2 2 2

➜

➝

ENTER

4 Press the END key to return to the

PLU menu (P01).

5

Press the MODE key to return to

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

END

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4.10 PLU List

Chapter 4. Registration Mode

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 or press the PLU LIST key to
enter the menu directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the PLU

List 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 .

➝

Note: Refer to Section 4.1 to enter the Registration mode.

➝

or

9

➜

ENTER

PRINT

➝

or

PLU
LIST

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

• If the PLU list contains many items, do not
thread the paper onto the take up bobbin
the labels to remain on the backing paper.

4 Press the END key to return to the

PLU menu (P01).

Press the MODE key to return to

5

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

. Allow

END

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4.11 Communication (Sending)

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

Send Data 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.

➝

➝

Note: Refer to Section 4.1 to enter the Registration mode.

➝

or

Example: Upload item data “03”

1

ENTER

ENTER

0

➜

➝

or

3

➜

➝

ENTER

Uploadable data

P10-01-01 : ALL DATA

P10-02-02 : SHOP NAME
P10-02-03 : PLU FILE
P10-02 04 :
P10-02-05 :
P10-02-06 :

P10-02-07 : CNFG DATA (E2ROM data)

Note: After data is sent properly,

“—— DATA SEND OK—— ” is displayed
temporarily

If data is not sent properly,
“—— DATA SEND ERROR —— ” is
displayed and an error buzzer sounds.

PRESETS (preset keyboard data)
MESSAGES (Extra message data)
LABEL FMT (Label format data)

.

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.

END

MODE

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ZERO

4.12 Communication (Receiving)

Chapter 4. Registration Mode

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

Send Data menu (P10-01).

➝

3 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

access the receive data menu.

4 Press the ENTER key to begin

receiving data.

Note: Refer to Section 4.1 to enter the Registration mode.

➝

or

1

ENTER

0

➜

➝

➝

ENTER

Note: After data is received properly,

“—— DATA RECEIVE OK—— ” is
displayed temporarily

If data is not received properly,
“—— DATA RECEIVE 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.

END

MODE

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Chapter 4. Registration Mode

4.13 Nutrition

PROCEDURES

➝

1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until

the NUTRITION menu (P11) appears
or key in “11” followed by the DOWN
ARROW key ( ) to enter the menu
directly.

2 Press the ENTER key to enter the

Nutrition Panel menu (P11-00), and
enter the Nutrition Panel No.

3 Press the ENTER key and enter the

serving size using alphanumeric
characters (Max. 10 char.).

4 Press the ENTER key and enter the

Servings per Container using
alphanumeric characters (
char.

).

➝

Max. 4

Note: Refer to Section 4.1 to enter the Registration mode.

➝

or

1

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

1

➜

➝

5 Press the ENTER key and enter the

T otal Calories (Max. 4 digits).

6 Press the ENTER key and enter the Fat

Calories (Max. 4 digits).

7 Press the ENTER key and enter the

Total Fat amount (Max.3 char.).

8 Press the ENTER key and select the

unit of measure (0: “mg” or 1: “g”).

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

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9 Press the ENTER key and enter the

Total Fat percentage (Max. 3 digits).

10

Press the ENTER key and enter the

Saturated Fat amount using
al

phanumeric characters (Max. 3

11

Press the ENTER key and select the

char .).

unit of measure (0: “mg” or 1: “g”).

12

Press the ENTER key and enter the

Saturated Fat percentage (Max. 3
digits).

13

Press the ENTER key and enter the

Cholesterol amount (Max. 3 char .).

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

14

Press the ENTER key and select the

unit of measure (0: “mg” or 1: “g”).

15

Press the ENTER key and enter the

Cholesterol percentage (Max. 3
digits).

16

Press the ENTER key and enter the

Sodium amount (Max. 4 char.).

17

Press the ENTER key and select the

unit of measure (0: “mg” or 1: “g”).

18

Press the ENTER key enter the

Sodium percentage (Max. 3 digits).

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

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19

Press the ENTER key and enter the
total Carbohydrate amount (Max. 4
char.).

20

Press the ENTER key and select the
unit of measure (0: “mg” or 1: “g”).

21

Press the ENTER key and enter the
Carbohydrate percentage (Max. 3
digits).

22

Press the ENTER key and enter the
Dietary Fiber amount (Max. 3 char .).

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

23

Press the ENTER key and select the
unit of measure (0: “mg” or 1: “g”).

24

Press the ENTER key and enter the
Dietary Fiber percentage (Max. 3
digits).

25

Press the ENTER key enter the Protein
amount (Max. 3 char .).

26

Press the ENTER key and select the
unit of measure (0: “mg” or 1: “g”).

27

Press the ENTER key and enter the

Protein percentage (Max. 3 digits).

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

28

Press the ENTER key and enter the
Sugar amount (Max. 3 char.).

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29

Press the ENTER key and select the

unit of measure (0: “mg” or 1: “g”).

30

Press the ENTER key and enter the

Sugar percentage (Max. 3 digits).

31

Press the ENTER key and enter the

Vitamin A percentage (Max. 3 digits).

32

Press the ENTER key and enter the

Vitamin C percentage (Max. 3 digits).

33

Press the ENTER key and enter the

Calcium percentage (Max. 3 digits).

Chapter 4. Registration Mode

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

34

Press the ENTER key and enter the

Iron percentage (Max. 3 digits).

35

Press the END key to return to the

PLU menu (P01).

36

Press the MODE key to return to

normal operation mode after all
operations of Registration Mode are

ENTER

END

MODE

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CHAPTER 5

TEXT EDITING

5.1 Edit Keys ................................................. 54

5.2 Key Definition.........................................54

5.3 Edit Display.............................................55

5.4 Edit Examples......................................... 55

5.5 7-Segment Characters......................... 56

5.6 Wordwrap Function .............................. 57

5.7 Selection Italic Character Font ........... 57

5.8 Character Size....................................... 58

Chapter 5. Text Editing

5.1 Edit Keys

These keys are used while in the Text Editing mode.

Q

A

LOWER

CASE

SYMBOL

FUNCTION

PLU
FILE

W

“$%&‘#!()

@

=

Z

,

COPY

INSERT

PRICE

CHANGE

R

E

DS

F

[]

XC

.

*

SPACE

EDIT

PLU

PLU

LIST

SIZE

5.2 Key Definition

BACK SPACE

BACK
SPACE

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

NEW LINE

NEW

LINE

Used as a carriage return to make a new line.

DELETE

DELETE

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

ENTER

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

SIZE

Used to select different character sizes.
After pressing the SIZE key , use the UP ARROW
and DOWN ARROW keys to scroll through the
character sizes. To make fonts italic, press the
SIZE key and then the RIGHT ARROW key.

Note: The character size of existing text cannot
be changed.

END

END

Used to return to the normal operation mode.

T

G

V

END

H

}

{

BN

Ñ

Ç

←

UY

J

+;:

↑

DELETE

↓

O

I

K

L

BACK

M

SPACE

NEW

LINE

→

ENTER

EDIT PLU

EDIT
PLU

Used to select the menu item for creating, editing
or deleting PLU descriptions.

COPY

COPY

Used to copy character data.
Key in the source PLU number and press the
COPY key to copy the character data from
another PLU.

Note: Extra messages may also be copied.

PLU LIST

PLU
LIST

Used to select the menu item for printing a PLU
file list. The file is printed on labels.

INSERT

INSERT

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

• Indicator ON: Insert (Default)

• Indicator OFF: Overwrite

PRICE

PRICE CHANGE

CHANGE

Used to directly enter the price change menu
while in the Registration Mode.

LOWER CASE

LOWER

CASE

Used to select between upper and lower case
characters.

SYMBOL FUNCTION

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.

PLU FILE

PLU

FILE

Used to directly enter the PLU programming menu
while in the Registration Mode.

P

_

8

7

45

2

1

CLR

0

9

6

PRINT

3

PLU

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5.3 Edit Display

SAVE

SAVE

Line number of cursor position

Chapter 5. Text Editing

Cursor position counted from first character of the line

“I” is displayed when Italic character is selected

Character size (7 character sizes)

Character line monitor

ZERO

Indicator for Character Size Change mode (ON/OFF)

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.

NET

Indicator for Symbol Function Entry mode (ON/OFF)

SAVE

Indicator for

Insert/Overwrite

(ON/OFF)

Indicator for Lower Case Characters (ON/OFF)
(Character size 1 only)

Example: Text as “Thank You”

A

H

T

N

SPACE

YKO

U

3 Press the ENTER key to save the text.

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ENTER

Chapter 5. Text Editing

5.5 7-Segment Characters

0

A

K

1

B

LM

UV

2

3

CD

N

W

X

4

5

EF

O

Y

P

Z

6

G

Q

7

H

8

I

RS

9

J

T

!

+

?

“

,

[\]

#

–

$%

&

‘

./:;

^

—

@

(

)

*

<=>

{}

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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.

5.7 Selecting Italic Character Font

PROCEDURES

1 Ensure that the machine is in Edit

Mode.

SAVE

2 Press the SIZE key followed by the

RIGHT ARROW key to select the
Italic character font.

3 Press the SIZE key to return to Text

Entry Mode. Key in the desired text.

4 Press the ENTER key to save the text.

ZERO

SIZE

➝

SAVE

SIZE

SAVE

ENTER

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Chapter 5. Text Editing

5.8 Character Size

The Astra is capable of printing seven different character sizes. These seven sizes can be printed in standard or
italic font. Maximum characters per line listed in the table below is based on a 64mm wide label.

eziSdradnatScilatI

*1enil/sretcarahc64mumixaM

2enil/sretcarahc53mumixaM

**3enil/sretcarahc42mumixaM

4enil/sretcarahc81mumixaM

5enil/sretcarahc21mumixaM

enil/sretcarahc64mumixaM

deifitsujtfelstnirP

)esacrewoldnareppu(

stod7x41

deifitsujtfelstnirP

)esacrewoldnareppu(

stod7x41

enil/sretcarahc43mumixaM

deifitsujretnecstnirP

)ylnoesacreppu(

stod01x02

stod01x02

deifitsujretnecstnirP

)ylnoesacreppu(

enil/sretcarahc42mumixaM

deifitsujretnecstnirP

)ylnoesacreppu(

stod51x03

stod51x03

deifitsujretnecstnirP

)ylnoesacreppu(

enil/sretcarahc81mumixaM

deifitsujretnecstnirP

)ylnoesacreppu(

stod02x04

stod02x04

deifitsujretnecstnirP

)ylnoesacreppu(

enil/sretcarahc21mumixaM

deifitsujretnecstnirP

)ylnoesacreppu(

stod03x06

stod03x06

deifitsujretnecstnirP

)ylnoesacreppu(

6enil/sretcarahc9mumixaM

stod04x08

7enil/sretcarahc6mumixaM

stod06x021

* Default size for Extra Text Messages.
**Default size for PLU Names.

enil/sretcarahc9mumixaM

deifitsujretnecstnirP

)ylnoesacreppu(

deifitsujretnecstnirP

)ylnoesacreppu(

stod04x08

enil/sretcarahc6mumixaM

deifitsujretnecstnirP

)ylnoesacreppu(

deifitsujretnecstnirP

)ylnoesacreppu(

stod06x021

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CHAPTER 6

NORMAL MODE

6.1 Normal Mode Operation .....................60

6.2 Tare Weight Subtraction.......................62

6.3 Preset Function Keys .............................64

Chapter 6. Normal Mode

ZERO

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 a PLU number and press the

PLU key , or press a preset key .

Note: In case of lower preset keys, press the MODE key

first and then press the required preset key.

3 If the PLU is to be kept on the display

to print additional labels, press the
SAVE key. Otherwise skip this step.

Note: The SAVE key must be registered as a

preset function key in P04 PRESET KEY
of Registration Mode.

4 If necessary , place an item on the

weigh platter to subtract tare weight.

Refer to Section 6.2, “Tare Weight

Subtraction” for a more detailed operation.

Note 1: If the tare weight is already registered in

the specified PLU, this step is
unnecessary.

Note 2: If the PLU is a fixed price item, this step

is unnecessary.

Note 3: If the AUTO indicator is lit, the label is

automatically issued immediately after
the weight has stabilized.

Note4: To eliminate the AUTO indicator, press

the AUTO/MANU key.

Example: PLU “1”

1

➜

ZERO

NET

SAVE

PLU

AUTO

PLU

5 Key in the data and then press the

required PRESET FUNCTION key if
necessary.

Refer to Section 6.3, “Preset Function Key

Definition” for a more detailed procedure.

Note: The % key must be registered as a preset

function key in P04 PRESET KEY of
Registration Mode.

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➜

-%

6 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 a

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

7 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.

Chapter 6. Normal Mode

8 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, the

label is issued automatically as soon as weighing
has stablized (for weighed items only).

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.

3: See operation of PEEL TIMER key in Section

6.3, "Preset Function Key Definition". The PEEL
TIMER key must be registered as a preset
function key in "P04 PRESET KEY" of the
Registration Mode.

PRINT

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Chapter 6. Normal Mode

ZERO NET SAVE AUTO PLU

ZERO NET SAVE AUTO PLU

ZERO NET SAVE AUTO PLU

ZERO

NET

SAVE

AUTO

PLU

ZERO

NET

SAVE

AUTO

PLU

6.2 Tare W eight Subtraction

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

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

PROCEDURES

1 Place the tare on the weigh platter .

(Using PLU number 1 without a
programmed tare weight)

Example: T are weight “0.02 pounds”

ZERO NET SAVE AUTO PLU

TARE

2 (Using PLU number 1 with a

programmed tare weight) In this case,
no entry is required.

3 Although the tare is programmed, you

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

Note: With no weight on the platter and no

numeric entry, press the TARE key to
clear any previous tare.

TARE

ZERO NET SAVE AUTO PLU

Place the tare (0.02 lb) on the weigh platter.

ZERO NET SAVE AUTO PLU

TARE

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4 Temporay tare weight change by

ZERO

NET

SAVE

AUTO

PLU

ZERO

NET

SAVE

AUTO

PLU

manual entry.

• This procedure is possible only when entering
a larger tare weight.

• To change to a smaller tare weight the current
tare must first be cleared. Press the TARE
key with no weight on the platter to clear the tare.

Chapter 6. Normal Mode

Example: T are weight “0.02 pounds”

2

➜

TARE

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Chapter 6. Normal Mode

6.3 Preset Function Keys

The preset function keys listed below must be registered in "P04 PRESET KEY", refer to Section 4.5 for details.

EXTRA TEXT

FIXED

FIXED PRICE

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.

X

MULTIPLE

Used to price multiple pieces of an item.

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.

EXTRA

TEXT

Used to temporarily add extra message text to a
PLU description.

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

VOID

Used to delete the previous transaction from the
accumulated totals .

1. Press the VOID key immediately after label
issue.

SPECIAL PRICE

SPECIAL

PRICE

Used to temporarily reduce 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 subtract an amount from the
total price.

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 subtract a percentage from
the total price.

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

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.

PEEL

PEEL TIMER

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 (0 to 9) in seconds.

4. Press the PRINT key to issue label.

DOUBLE 9

99

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

DOUBLE 0

00

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

%

PERCENT T ARE

TARE

Used to set the tare weight based on the
percentage of gross weight.
(U.S.A. and Canada only.)

1. Call up the desired weighing item.

2. Enter the percentage for the tare weight.
(Units of 0.1%.)

3. Press the % TARE key.

4. Place the item on the weigh platter.

5. Press the PRINT key to issue label.

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CHAPTER 7

TOTAL MODE

7.1 Total Mode Operations ........................66

Chapter 7. Total Mode

7.1 T otal Mode Operations

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

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”.

8

0➜0 0

➝

ENTER

PRINT

END

MODE

➝

6 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

enter the T otal on Label menu.

7 Press the ENTER key to enter the next

step.

●

Printing starts from the first PLU number with
totals data.

●

Starting PLU number can be designated by
entering the PLU number and pressing the
PRINT key .

●

T o stop printing before completion, press the

ZERO key.

Note: If the Total Report on Labels contains

many items, don't thread paper onto
takeup bobbin. Allow labels to remain on
backing paper.

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8 Press the PRINT key to print and

issue the total label of each PLU.

Chapter 7. Total Mode

PRINT

9 Press the END key to return to

display “F01 GRAND TOTAL”.

10

Key in the DOWN ARROW key ( )

until the T otal on 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.

➝

➝

or

END

3

ENTER

PRINT

➝

➜

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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➝

➝

or

END

4

ENTER

➝

➜

Chapter 7. Total Mode

ZERO

16

Press the ZERO key twice to clear all
total data.

Note: When total data clear is executed

properly, the OK buzzer sounds and
PASS is displayed.

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.

ZERO ZERO

END

MODE

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CHAPTER 8

SUBTRACTION MODE

8.1 Subtraction Mode Operations ............ 70

Chapter 8. Subtraction Mode

8.1 Subtraction Mode Operations

These operations are performed in order to adjust the accumulated totals data.

PROCEDURES

1 Key in 7000 and press the MODE key

0

to enter the Subtraction Mode.

7

0

0

➜

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.

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

the error buzzer sounds.

➝

4 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to

enter the next step.

5 Key in the number of pieces to be

subtracted and press the FEED key .

Note: If keyed in number of pieces to be

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

ENTER

Example: PLU number “1”

1

➜

PLU

➝

Example: Subtract 1 piece from PLU “1”

1

➜

FEED

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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Chapter 8. Subtraction Mode

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.

Example: Subtract 0.25 lb from PLU “1”

FEED

2

5

➜

➝

Example: Subtract $1.00 from PLU “1”

1

0

0

➜

FEED

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.

➝

PRINT

MODE

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Chapter 8. Subtraction Mode

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CHAPTER 9

TROUBLESHOOTING

9.1 Before Using........................................... 74

9.2 Troubleshooting Chart.......................... 74

Chapter 9. Troubleshooting

9.1 Before Using the T roubleshooting 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.

WEIGHT lbTARE lb

ZERO

NET SAVE AUTO PLU

UNIT PRICE

$/lb TOTAL PRICE $

Capacity 30 × 0.01 lb

9.2 Troubleshooting Chart

Error No. Description Countermeasure

PLU description contains too many Label printing is not possible because the number

characters.

Extra message is too long.
Store name/address is too long.

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.

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 was
Remove items from weigh platter. 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 be­printed. Refer to Section 3.8 "Forced Tare". Press
CLEAR key to return to previous screen.

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CHAPTER 10

DAILY MAINTENANCE

10.1 Maintenance.......................................76

Chapter 10. Daily Maintenance

10.1 Maintenance

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

Keep the machine and key sheet free of dust
and dirt.

Clean the thermal head with a cotton swab and
cleaning alcohol (ethanol) supplied with scale.

Ensure that there is a sufficient amount of labels
remaining in the machine.

Ensure that all spills are wiped clean, especially
on the weigh platter.

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APPENDIX

SAMPLE LABELS

A.1 Sample Labels ......................................78

Appendix: Sample Labels

A.1 Sample Labels

Shown below and on the following pages are sample Weighed and Fixed Price Item labels.

WEIGHED ITEM FIXED PRICE ITEM

Format #1 (60mm × 44mm) Part #47732

WEIGHED ITEM FIXED PRICE ITEM

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Format #2 (64mm × 47mm) Part #47733

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Appendix: Sample Labels

WEIGHED ITEM FIXED PRICE ITEM

Format #3 (64mm × 85mm) Part #47743

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WEIGHED ITEM FIXED PRICE ITEM

Format #4 (64mm × 59mm) Part #47736

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Appendix: Sample Labels

WEIGHED ITEM FIXED PRICE ITEM

Format #5 (64mm × 37mm) Part #47762

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WEIGHED ITEM FIXED PRICE ITEM

Format #6 (64mm × 59mm Std.) Part #47735

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WEIGHED ITEM FIXED PRICE ITEM

Format #7 (64mm × 85mm Std.) Part #47743

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WEIGHED ITEM FIXED PRICE ITEM

Format #8 (64mm × 85mm Reduced S.H.) Part #47745

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