KERN & Sohn GmbH Ziegelei 1 D-72336 Balingen email: info@kern-sohn.com Phone: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0 Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149 Internet: www.kern-sohn.com Operating instructions Thermal Printer KERN YKB-01N Version 2.
GB KERN YKB-01N Version 2.2 11/2011 Operating Manual Thermal printer Printer YKB-01N is a standard thermal printer 1. Technical Data Printout Bi-directional thermal print with moveable 8 dot matrix head Character composition 8x8 dot matrix Print speed 0.75 lines Number of characters per line 40, 80 character set IBM set 2 Thermal paper One roll, width 112mm, length 20m Max. winding diameter 42 m Electric Supply 8.5 V – 14 V DC External power supply unit energy consumption 230 V 50 Hz 0.
2. Unpacking Delivery includes: 1 - Printer 2 – Power supply unit 3 – Printer cable 4 - 1 x Roll of thermal paper 5 – Operating instructions If one the articles listed above is missing please contact your supplier immediately. 3. Installation and commissioning Environmental conditions at the workplace chosen for the printer must meet the conditions stated below: Temperature: 5°C – 35°C Humidity: 10 – 80 % (excl.
5. Preparing your printer for operation Remove the cover from the paper compartment Set the micro switches The micro switches are used to set the operating mode for the printer.
Preparing the paper: ⇒ Fold over one end of the paper before inserting it into the printer Inserting the paper ⇒ Insert the folded-over end of the paper into the mechanism ⇒ Turning on the printer supply ⇒ Press and hold the FEED key until the paper emerges from the outlet slot of the mechanism Tearing off paper ⇒ Pull the printout across the direction of printout that it rests on the cutter bar of the printer housing Do not pull printout upwards.
. Operating elements After the power supply unit has been connected to the printer and the mains, and after the ON/OFF switch of the printer has been switched to “ON” position, the red indicator for the power supply will light up. This indicator also signals that the printer is ready for operation. 7. Start-up ⇒ On start-up press the FEED key; printer carries out self-test and parameters will be printed. Red LED is lit up, printer is ready for operation.
Setting date: Press and hold the FEED button and the note „To set date a long time the button or a short time to exit.“ is printed. Press and hold the FEED button to change the date. The note “Set date, push a short to change value a long time to valid.” is printed The date set as the last is printed; an arrow is shown on top of the first digit of the day display.
9. Storage conditions and use of thermal paper Long-term usability of thermal paper is achieved by correct storage. Storage: - Dark storage location (no direct sunlight) - Maximum relative air humidity 65% - Maximum temperature 25°C Always store printed paper under the following conditions: - Do not expose to direct sunlight or intensive room lights - Avoid contact with alcohol, solvents or similar substances (e. g. adhesives), - Do not store inside PVC pockets - Storage temperature < 25ºC. 10.
11. Instant help Symptom Remedy The supply indicator is not lit up. Check whether the power supply unit is connected to the printer and to the mains. Paper does not emerge. Check whether the paper has been inserted correctly, whether the input slot of the mechanism is free of obstructions Paper leaves printer without print: Check whether the paper has been inserted with its thermo-sensitive side facing the printer head, whether the SW switches are set correctly.
