Victor 1280-7 User Manual

Preface

Congratulations on your choice of the Victor 1280-7 electronic calculator. Careful
design, quality materials, and advanced research and production facilities have given you
a calculator that with proper care will provide years of trouble-free service.

Table of Contents

Preparation 1 - 2
General Maintenance 2
How to Feed the Paper 2
Replacing the Ribbon 3
Keyboard Layout 4
Key and Slide Switch Features 4 - 10
Display Symbols 10
Reset Button 10
Using the Wireless Data Relay 11
Resetting the Wireless USB Connection 12
Specifications 13
Application Examples 14 - 23
Warranty 24

Preparation

BEFORE USING THE PRINTER FOR THE FIRST TIME:

Remove the tape holding the ink ribbon in place.

1. Remove the tape holding the printer cover in place.

2. Dispose of the tape.

3. Lift the printer cover up and then off.

4. Remove and dispose of the tape holding the ribbon in place.

(Fig. 1) (Fig. 2)

Before Beginning Calculation

1. Plug in AC power

2. Be sure the paper roll and ribbon have been installed properly.

3. Turn power switch on and make sure the display lights. A “C” will
automatically be printed on the paper tape.

4. Set decimal point selector switch to the desired position.

.General Maintenance

1. Do not place the calculator in hot, dusty, or damp locations.

2. To clean the housing, use a moist towel.

3. Do not place any items on the housing, particularly on the head of the printer
mechanism.

4. Turn off the power before removing the plug from AC wall outlet.

5. Turn the power off while not in use.

How to Feed the Paper Tape

1. Plug in the calculator and turn it on.

2. Cut or tear evenly the end of the paper roll to get a straight edge.

3. Place the paper holder into position. (Fig. 3)

4. Install the paper roll on the paper holder.

5. Insert the paper end into the printer slot. (Fig. 4)

6. Press the Paper Feed (↑) key to feed the paper to an adequate length.

(Fig. 3) (Fig. 4)

Replacing the Ribbon

Your calculator is shipped with a 2-color ribbon already in place. You do not need to
install or change it before you begin using the calculator. When you have been using
your calculator for some time, however, the print will gradually become faint, indicating
that you should change the ribbon. To change the ribbon, follow these steps.

1. Remove the paper roll, tearing the paper at the rear of the calculator. Use the
Paper Advance (↑) key to feed the remaining paper tape through the printer.
Then remove the printer cover.

2. Remove the old ribbon by pulling it upward. (Fig 6 shows the printer without
a ribbon.)

3. Install the ribbon spool with the black edge up. Victor recommends the Victor
7010 (Fig. 5).

4. Place the spool with the greater amount of ribbon on the left post.

5. Next unwind the ribbon as it is placed along the outside of the guides and in
front of the print wheel. (Fig. 7)

6. Rotate the spools to take up any slack. Replace the printer cover and the
paper tape.

(Replace with the Victor #7010 Ink Ribbon)

(Fig. 5) (Fig. 6)

(Fig. 7)

Keyboard Layout

This section describes the mode switches, data entry keys, and operating keys provided
on your calculator.

Key and Slide Switch Features

OFF ON

OFF The power is OFF.

ON The power is ON.