Prove
Statistical Printer
User Guide
PN 159225 Rev B
An ISO 9001 registered company
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Contents
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company.
Version 1.0 June 30, 2017
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1.0 Introduction.............................................................................. 1
1.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 K eypad Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Low Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 Status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.0 Setup......................................................................................... 4
2.1 Insert Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Charging the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Turning the Unit On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Configuring the Printer For a Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.0 Configuration............................................................................ 6
3.1 Set Print Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 Software Selectable Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.0 Operation.................................................................................. 9
5.0 Appendix................................................................................. 10
5.1 Power on Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.2 Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.3 Paper Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.4 Head Thermal Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.5 Opening the Paper Reservoir Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.6 Replacing Paper Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.7 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.8 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.9 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection
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Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection
of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars.
Introduction 1
1.0 Introduction
This manual contains operating procedures for the Pr ove statistical printer and
provides you with all the information necessary for setup and operation.
Manuals can be viewed or downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing
Systems website at
www.ricelake.com/manuals
1.1 Overview
The Prove statistical printer is an ultra-compact, lightweight portable printer that is
housed in an innovative enclosure. It is d esigned to work with Rice Lake ba lances, TC/
TP, TA, Equipoise, the CW-90 indicator and A&D GF balances.
Features include:
• Easy load paper
• Power supply options
• RS-232 interface
• High speed, high resolution printing capability
• Quiet, non-impact system
• Maintenance free
• Ultra-compact and lightweight
• High reliability line head mechanism
• Versatile for use with text or graphics
• Low power mode
• Range of configurable options
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1.2 Safety Instructions
Failure to heed may result in serious injury or death.
Don’t pour any liquid near the equipment, as it may result in electric shock.
Only qualified service personnel should open the equipment.
Don’t repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any circumstances. Someone
capable of providing first aid must always be present for your safety.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Hazardous moving parts, keep fingers and other body parts away.
To prevent equipment damage:
Keep the equipment away from humidity.
Before connecting the equipment to a power outlet, check the voltage of the power
source.
Disconnect the equipment from the voltage of the power source to prevent possible
transient over-voltage damage.
1.3 Keypad Functions
The Prove statistical printer has four buttons and a status LED light. The function of each one is
described below
.
Key Description
Turns printer on/off.
Resets printer to zero.
Allows to access configuration parameters
Prints the statistical results
Table 1-1. Key Functions
WARNING
Important
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