
98647-002-51
Sartorius
YDP 04
Data Printer
Operating Instructions

Contents
Intended Use................................................... 3
Connection Options ......................................... 3
Safety Precautions............................................ 4
Installation...................................................... 5
Operation ...................................................... 7
Printing the Data of the
Connected Weighing Instrument.......................... 7
Troubleshooting Guide...................................... 8
Maintenance ...................................................9
Changing the Paper Roll .....................................9
Changing the Ink Ribbon Cassette ......................10
Charging/Changing the Batteries ......................11
Accessories ...................................................13
Specifications.................................................13
C Marking....................................................14
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Intended Use
Model YDP 04 is a data printer designed to
receive weighing data from a connected weighing
instrument and to print it on plain paper (roll width:
57.5 mm). Text and data are printed with up to
24 characters per line.
Data is transferred either automatically or manually
by pressing a key.
Connection Options
The YDP 04 printer can be operated with the
following balances and scales:
– Basic
lite
and Gold Series: BL, BJ and GM models
– Economy Series: EA/EB models with serial number
90400000 or higher (available starting April 1999)
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Safety Precautions
The data printer complies with the EC Directives
and Standards for electrical equipment and
electromagnetic compatibility.
Use only rechargeable AA batteries of the following
type: nickel-cadmium UM-3, order no. 69Y03136.
Avoid draining the batteries excessively; otherwise,
this will reduce their recharging capacity.
Used batteries are hazardous waste and must be
properly disposed of according to your local
hazardous waste disposal regulations.
When cleaning the data printer, make sure that no
liquid enters the printer housing: use only a moist cloth
to wipe down the housing.
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Installation
Equipment Supplied
The following components are supplied:
– Black ink ribbon cassette (is installed)
– 4 rechargeable batteries
– Paper roll
Installing the Rechargeable Batteries
• Remove the 4 batteries from the packaging
(they are discharged)
• Lift the cover of the paper roll compartment
• To open the battery compartment,
tilt back the cover
• Install the 4 rechargeable batteries in the battery
compartment. Make sure that the poles match the
+ and – signs!
• To close the battery compartment, press down
on the cover
• To close the paper roll compartment, lower
the cover
– You cannot thread the paper roll until the printer has
been turned on.
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