Rice Lake Ishida Astra Operating Manual
Counter Scale Printer
OPERATION MANUAL
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WARNING
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Manual No. 0124C
ISHIDA CO., LTD.
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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
EDIT
PLU
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SIZE
END
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DELETE
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SPACE
NEW
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ENTER
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P
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45
1
CLR
0
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
ASTRA
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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FUNCTION
PLU
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EDIT
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PLUTARE
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.
6
0
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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
➝
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.
➝
or
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
➝
1
➜
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
➜
ENTER
Example: Set the label length to 45.5 mm.
4
ENTER
ENTER
5 5
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ZERO
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
4
2
8
ENTER
5 5
ENTER
Example: Set the distance to 74.8 mm
7
ENTER
Example: PLU “1”
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10
Press the PRINT key for test print to
confirm the label format.
If necessary, return to Step b01-01-04 to
adjust print position.
11
Press the END key to return to the
Label menu (b01).
12
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
➝
1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until
the Label menu (b01) appears or key
in “1” followed by the DOWN ARROW
➝
key ( ) to enter the menu directly.
2 Press the ENTER key and then the
DOWN ARROW key ( ) to enter the
Label Format menu (b01-02).
3 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.
➝
Note: Refer to page 14, Section 3.1 to enter the Setup Mode.
➝
or
ENTER
1
➜
ENTER
➜
➝
➝
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.
6
Example: Set label format as “20”
2
0
➜
PLU
1
➜
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 ( ).
➝
➝
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
➝
➝
DOWN ARROW key ( ) to select the
unit number .
➝
➝
Unit # Label size
or
X axis
Y axis
➝
➝
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.
➝
11
Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until
the Item menu appears.
Unit # Print position
Example: Print position data “40.5 mm”
4
0
5
➜
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
➜
PRINT
➜
ENTER
END
15
Press the MODE key to return to
Normal Operation mode after all
SETUP mode procedures are
completed.
MODE
ZERO
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Chapter 3. Setup Mode
3.4 POS Code
PROCEDURES
➝
1 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until
the POS Code menu (b02) appears or
key in “2” followed by the DOWN
➝
ARROW key ( ) to enter the menu
directly.
2 Press the ENTER key to enter the
Flag menu (b02-01).
3 Key in the Flag Number (2 digits) and
press the ENTER key.
Note: In case a 3 digit or 4 digit code is keyed in
by mistake, the last 2 digits are
programmed as the flag code.
• Default value is 2
➝
4 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to
enter the Type menu.
Note: Refer to page 14, Section 3.1 to enter the Setup Mode.
➝
2
or
Example: POS code flag “5”
5
➜
ENTER
➜
➝
ENTER
➝
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”
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
➝
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.
➝
Example: Manufacturer code “1234”
2
1 3
ZERO
END
MODE
4
➜
ENTER
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