Shimadzu EP-80 Instruction Manual

321-62706-21B

Nov. 2008

Shimadzu Electronic Printer

Instruction Manual

EP-80

Read the instruction manual thoroughly before you use the product.

Keep this instruction manual for future reference.

Declaration Of Conformity

Shimadzu Corporation declares that the following product:

EP-80 Electronic Printer

conforms to the following directives.

Directives
EMC directive 89/336/EEC amended by 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC
EN55022: 1994 / A1: 1995 / A2: 1997 (Class B)
EN55024: 1998
EN61000-3-2: 1995 /A1: 1998 /A2: 1998, EN61000-3-3: 1995
Low Voltage directive 73/23/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC
EN60950: 1992 /A1: 1993 /A2: 1993

Weighing Instruments Department

Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division

SHIMADZU CORPORATION

1, Nishinokyo-Kuwabaracho

Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi

604-8511 JAPAN

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Contents

Declaration Of Conformity

........................................................................................... 1 1. Introduction

............................................................ 5 2.

Packing List and Component Names

2.1 ...............................................................................................................5 Packing list

2.2 ..............................................................................................5 Main unit components

............................................................................................. 6 3. Installation

3.1 .........................................................................................................6 Installation Site

3.2 .......................................................................................................................6 Power

3.3 ................................................................................................................8 Installation

3.3.1 ..............................................8 Connecting to power (when using AC adapter)

3.3.2 ........................................................8 Loading batteries (when using batteries)

3.3.3 ......................................................................................9 Loading printer paper

3.4 .........................................................................................11 Connecting the Balance

................................................................... 12 4. Functions and Operation

4.1 .........................................................................................................12 Key Switches

4.2 ........................................................................................12 Output from the Balance

4.3 ......................................................................................12 Statistic Calculation Mode

4.4 .....................................................................................................14 Auto Print Mode

.......................................................... 15 5.

Communication and Other Settings

5.1 ..........................................................................................................15 DIP Switches

5.2 ..................................................................................................................16 Settings

5.2.1 ...........................................................16 Communication Setting 1 (Baud rate)

5.2.2 .................................................................16 Communication Setting 2 (Parity)

5.2.3 ............................................................16 Communication Setting 3 (Delimiter)

5.2.4 .......................................................................................17 English / Japanese

5.2.5 ............................................................................................17 Buzzer ON/OFF

........................................................................................ 18 6. Maintenance

6.1 ............................................................................................18 Refilling Printer Paper

6.2 .............................................................................18 Replacing Ink Ribbon Cartridge

6.3 ................................................................................................18 Replacing Batteries

.................................................................................. 19 7. Troubleshooting

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Contents

..............................................................................................20 8. Parts List

......................................................................................21 9. Specifications

..........................................................................................22 10. Dimensions

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1. Introduction

1. Introduction

Shimadzu Electronic Printer EP-80 is designed to be used with Shimadzu Electronic Balances. It is

easy to operate and useful for a wide range of applications and measurement administration.

Capability of battery operation is convenient for field use and transportation. Printing method is impact

dot on normal paper, which is suitable for long term storage. Data output, auto print activation and

taring commands can be sent to an attached balance by the printer keys. Statistic calculation function

allows up to 1000 samples to be calculated and prints out the results.

Read this instruction manual carefully and use the balance correctly in accordance with the directions

in the manual. When you have finished reading the manual, keep it in a safe place together with the

balance so that you can refer to it at any time.

For information on the following points, please contact your Shimadzu Balance representative.

• Product warranty

• After service

Requests

• Provide this manual to the next user in the event that the instrument is transferred.

• To ensure safe operation, contact your Shimadzu Balance representative for installation,

adjustment, or reinstallation after moving the instrument to a different site.

Notices

• The content of this manual is subject, without notice, to modifications for the sake of

improvement.

• Every effort has been made to ensure that the content of this manual was correct at the time of

creation. However, in the event that any mistakes or omissions are discovered, it may not be

possible to correct them immediately.

• The copyright of this manual is owned by Shimadzu Corporation. Reproduction and duplication

of whole or part of the content without permission of the company are strictly prohibited.

• “Microsoft”, “Windows”, “Windows Vista” and “Excel” are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation of the U.S.A. in the United States and other countries. All other company names

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1. Introduction

and product names that appear in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the

companies concerned. Note that ™ and ® indications are not used.

• The company names, organization names and product names in this manual are trademarks or

registered trademarks of the companies and organizations concerned.

• Shimadzu does not guarantee that the WindowsDirect communication function will operate

without problems on all PCs. Shimadzu will accept no responsibility for any trouble that arises

as a result of using this function. You are recommended to back up all important data and

programs in advance.

© 2007-2008 Shimadzu Corporation. All rights reserved.

Action for Environment (WEEE)

To all user of Shimadzu equipment in the European Union:

Equipment marked with this symbol indicates that it was sold on or after 13th August 2005,

which means it should not be disposed of with general household waste. Note that our

equipment is for industrial/professional use only.

Contact Shimadzu service representative when the equipment has reached the

end of its life.

They will advise you regarding the equipment take-back.

With your co-operation we are aiming to reduce contamination from waste

electronic and electrical equipment and preserve natural resource through

re-use and recycling.

Do not hesitate to ask Shimadzu service representative, if you require

further information.

WEEE Mark

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Safety Precautions

To ensure that you use the balance safely and correctly, read the following precautions carefully and

observe them.

The levels of danger and damage that will arise if the balance is used incorrectly are classified
and indicated as shown below.

WARNING

Precautions are classified and explained by using one of the symbols below, depending on the
nature of the precaution.

Instructions

Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in
serious injury or possibly
death.

Indicates an action that must
be performed.

To be strictly observed

Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which,

CAUTION

Prohibitions

if not avoided, may result in
minor to moderate injury or
equipment damage.

Indicates an action that must
NOT be performed.

Prohibitions

Instructions

Prohibitions

WARNING

Never disassemble, modify or attempt to repair this product or any
accessory.

You could sustain an electric shock or the product could operate abnormally.
If you believe that the balance has failed, contact your Shimadzu representative.

Use the balance with the specified power supply and voltage.

Using the printer with an incorrect power supply or voltage will lead to fire or trouble
with the printer.
Note also that if the power supply or voltage is unstable or if the power supply
capacity is insufficient, it will not be possible to obtain satisfactory performance
from the printer.

Do not use the balance outdoors or anywhere where it will be exposed
to water.

You could sustain an electric shock or the product could operate abnormally.

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