M055-E017 Shimadzu Electronic Printer Instruction Manual EP-90 READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION. SAVE THIS MANUAL.
Note This instruction manual uses the following notation conventions to indicate Safety Precautions and additional information. Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in injury to personnel or equipment damage. Provides additional information needed to properly use Note the balance. Safety Precautions Caution To ensure safe and proper operation of the Printer, observe the following precautions. • Do not use the Printer in hazardous areas.
Declaration Of Conformity Shimadzu Corporation declares that the following product: EP-90 Electronic Printer conforms to the following directives.
Contents Safety Precautions Declaration Of Conformity 1. Introduction ..........................................................................................1 2. Packing List and Component Names............................................................2 2.1 Packing list ............................................................................................................... 2 2.2 Main unit components ..............................................................................................
Contents 4.10 Combined Use of Functions ................................................................................... 20 4.11 Print-out Examples by Function ............................................................................. 21 5. Communication and Other Settings..........................................................25 5.1 DIP Switches .......................................................................................................... 25 5.2 Settings...............................
1. Introduction 1. Introduction Shimadzu Electronic Printer EP-90 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.
2. Packing List and Component Names 2. Packing List and Component Names 2.1 Packing list Unpack and verify that the following standard packed items (one each) are present. Connection Cable Printer Main Unit Printer Paper and Printer Paper Shaft Instruction manual AC Adapter The shape of the supplied AC adapter may differ from the figure above. 2.
3. Installation 3. Installation 3.1 Installation Site Caution For safe and proper operation, avoid sites where EP-90 is exposed to the following: • Corrosive or flammable gasses • Dust, wind, electromagnetic waves, or magnetic fields • Direct sunlight • Extreme temperature, temperature changes or humidity 3.2 Power EP-90 can be operated either with AC adapter or with batteries. (When using AC Adapter) Choose a site where the standard AC adapter can be used.
3. Installation Caution Observe the following instructions about handling batteries. 1. Load batteries observing the polarity. 2. Do not mix new and used batteries. 3. Do not mix batteries of different kinds. 4. Do not use any rechargeable batteries. 5. Remove and dispose of used batteries as soon as LOW BATT lamp is illuminated. 6. Remove batteries when printer is not in use for a long period. Caution Use the AC adapter supplied by Shimadzu representative only.
3. Installation 3.3 Installation 3.3.1 Connecting to power (when using AC adapter) Verify power switch is off. Connect AC adapter to EP-90. Connect AC adapter to designated power source. Switch OFF Power Source Power Cable Switch ON The shape of the supplied AC adapter may differ from the figure above. 3.3.2 Loading batteries (when using batteries) Disconnect AC adapter. Turn power switch OFF. Turn over the printer main unit and remove battery cover. Load batteries as shown in the figure.
3. Installation 3.3.3 Loading printer paper Connect AC adapter or load batteries. Remove printer paper cover. (How to remove printer paper cover) Lift rear of printer as shown in the figure. (When replacing, take out the remaining roll and pull out printer paper shaft.) Verify there are no bends or folds in the paper end. Insert printer paper shaft to the center of the paper roll as shown in the figure. (Printer paper shaft is inserted when EP-90 is delivered) Turn power switch ON.
3. Installation Keep pressing FEED key while inserting the printer paper end into the slot of the printer mechanism as shown in the figure. Feed the paper until its end comes out. Place printer paper shaft on the bearings and tension the paper. Bearing Close printer paper cover. (How to fit printer paper cover) Slide printer paper cover forward as shown in the figure, then lower the rear to close it.
3. Installation 3.4 Connecting the Balance Cable connection Turn OFF the balance and EP-90. Firmly attach connection cable to the I/O connectors of the balance and EP-90. Turning power ON/OFF Follow the sequence below when turning ON/OFF. (1) When turning ON Turn ON the balance first and then EP-90. (2) When turning OFF Turn OFF EP-90 first and then the balance.
4. Functions and Operation 4. Functions and Operation 4.1 Key Switches and Functions Basic operation requires keys and functions marked by bold frame only. Key / Name Key category / Name of attached lamp Function Main Function Sub Function (When Function lamp is ON) (*1) (when Function lamp is OFF) Description Command code sent to the balance(*2) PRINT Command key Command the balance to send data. (*7) D05 FEED Command key Feed printer paper.
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4. Functions and Operation (*6) Command code is output only when Function lamp is ON. (*7) Equivalent to pressing the PRINT key of the balance (*8) Equivalent to pressing the TARE or O/T key of the balance Combined use of functions of EP-90 printer X indicates available combination for simultaneous use.
4. Functions and Operation 4.3 ID Number 4.3.1 Setting ID number The ID number is a 10 digit character string which can consist of both numerals and decimal points. When fewer than 10 digits are entered, zeros fill in to the left of the entered numbers to total 10 digits. If entering more than 10 digits is attempted, an error message “ERR” is printed out. [setting procedure] Verify function lamp Verify ID lamp is off. If not, press FUNC key is off. If not, press ID key to turn it off. to turn it off.
4. Functions and Operation 4.4 Sample Number 4.4.1 Setting sample number Sample number is counted up at each data output. The sample number is a 10 digit integer that cannot include a decimal point. When an integer of fewer than 10 digits is entered, zeros fill from the left to total 10 digits. If entering an integer of more than 10 digits or a decimal point is attempted, an error message “ERR” is printed out. [setting procedure] Verify function lamp is off.
4. Functions and Operation 4.5 xK Mode 4.5.1 Setting constant K The constant K is a positive number of 8 or fewer digits including one decimal point. [setting procedure] Verify function lamp Verify xK lamp is off. If not, press FUNC key is off. If not, press xK key to turn it off. to turn it off. (example) (1) Press Reset key . (2) Key in constant K. (3) Press xK key ０ ・ ５ . Print-out K=_________O.5 4.5.
4. Functions and Operation 4.6 Statistic Calculation Mode While STAT. Lamp is on, EP-90 collects each mass value that is printed from the balance and performs statistical calculations on these values when each set is complete. 4.6.1 Setting statistical calculation mode Press STAT key when STAT. lamp is off. STAT. lamp turns on and statistical calculation mode is entered. (example) (1) Press STAT key (2) Place a container on the balance.
4. Functions and Operation • Statistics of up to 1,000 samples can be calculated. When the number of samples reaches 1,000, statistic calculation will be automatically performed, the results will be printed out, and the printer will exit statistic calculation mode. • Once the results of statistic calculation have been printed out and the statistic calculation mode has been exited, the data that has been obtained up to that point can no longer be recalled. The number of significant figures is 7 in EP-90.
4. Functions and Operation 4.7 Comparator Mode (checkweighing) When COMP lamp is on and mass value from the balance is printed, checkweighing result “LOW”, “OK” or “HIGH” will be attached to each mass value. Checkweighing is performed according to the two preset thresholds as below. HIGH (over) HIGH threshold OK (pass) LOW threshold LOW (under) 4.7.1 Setting comparator thresholds [setting procedure] Verify function lamp Verify COMP lamp is off. If not, press FUNC key to turn it off. is off.
4. Functions and Operation 4.7.2 Turning comparator mode on Press COMP key when COMP. lamp is off. COMP. lamp turns on and comparator mode will be entered. The currently set thresholds are printed out. 4.7.3 Turning comparator mode off Press COMP key when COMP. lamp is on. COMP. lamp turns off and comparator mode will be terminated. (example) HIGH=___100.5 LOW_=____99.5 C.LOW_____________99.49g C.HIGH___________100.58g C.OK_____________100.
4. Functions and Operation 4.8 Auto Print Mode Auto print function prints out the weighed result automatically as a sample is placed on the balance pan and the display stabilizes. Productivity is enhanced as the operator doesn't have to press any key. (1) Press A.P. key . The auto print function of the balance is activated and Auto Print lamp of EP-90 will be illuminated. (2) Press TARE key or O/T key of the balance or EP-90. The balance display will be zeroed. (3) Place the sample on the balance pan.
4. Functions and Operation 4.10 Combined Use of Functions Combined use of functions of EP-90 printer X indicates available combination for simultaneous use. ID number X Sample number X X xK Mode X X X Comparator X X X Auto Print X X X X X Statistic calculation X Date output ID number Sample number xK Mode Comparator Auto Print Order of print-out Date output, ID number and Sample number are printed out in this order using one line each before each mass data to be printed.
4. Functions and Operation 4.11 Print-out Examples by Function Printing position 1 1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Basic Data Print 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0.00g 1000.00g 2. Print-out at Setting Date and Time 1 2 3 4 5 DATE TIME 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2006-02-10 15.55.33 0.00g 3.
4. Functions and Operation 6. xK Print-out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 K= *K 7. 1.56 86.82804 Statistical Calculation Print-out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 . N N N N N . . o o o o o . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0 0 . . 0 0 0 0 0 . . 0 0 0 0 0 . ... 4 4 4 4 4 ULT> . 9 9 9 9 9 . . . . . . . . . 8 8 8 8 8 . . 1 1 1 1 1 . 249.0 49.8 49.
4. Functions and Operation 10. Date, Time, ID Number and xK Print-out 1 2 3 4 D T I K * ATE IME D: = K 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2006-02-10 15.55.33 12345678 12.3 0 11. Date, Time, ID Number and Comparator Print-out 1 2 3 4 D T I C A I D . T M : L E 2006-02-10 E 15.55.33 1234567890 OW 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 0.00g 12.
4. Functions and Operation 13. Date, Time, ID Number and Statistical Calculation Print-out (ID number can be printed only prior to entering statistical calculation mode.) 1 2 3 4 D T I . N N N N N . A I D . o o o o o . T M : . . . . . . . E E 1 . 0 0 0 0 0 . 5 2 . 0 0 0 0 0 . M ..... 6 7 8 200 1 345 ... 01 02 03 04 05 ... N T MAX MIN RNG EAN SD ... 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 6 5 6 < . 7 S 0 5 8 T 2 5 9 A -10 .33 0 T.>. 4 4 4 4 4 = = 249 = 49 = 49 = 0 = 49.
5. Communication and Other Settings 5. Communication and Other Settings In EP-90 electronic printer, five settings including three communication settings can be selected with the DIP switches. The default setting of the three communication settings are Shimadzu electronic balance standard settings. Therefore, the communication settings do not have to be changed to communicate with the balance. If any settings have been altered after the delivery, set them to meet the balance's communication settings.
5. Communication and Other Settings 5.2 Settings There are 8 DIP switches numbered from 1 to 8. 5 items including 3 communication settings can be set by DIP switches. Settings are listed in the following. * indicates the default settings. 5.2.1 Communication Setting 1 (Baud rate) DIP switch number Settings 1 2 3 Baud rate OFF OFF OFF 300 ON OFF OFF 600 OFF* ON* OFF* 1200* ON ON OFF 2400 OFF OFF ON 4800 9600 ON OFF ON OFF ON ON 19200 ON ON ON 38400 5.2.
5. Communication and Other Settings 5.2.4 English / Japanese Switches between English and Japanese for statistic calculation print out. DIP switch number Setting 7 OFF* ON Language English* Japanese 5.2.
6. Maintenance 6. Maintenance 6.1 Refilling Printer Paper The red lines marked on the printer paper indicate the paper is running short. Replace with a new roll soon. For replacement, move printer paper shaft to the new roll from the old one. Refer to 3.3.3. Loading printer paper. 6.2 Replacing Ink Ribbon Cartridge Replace ink ribbon cartridge when print becomes faint. Open printer paper cover. Take out ink ribbon cartridge by pressing the right end of it as shown in the figure.
7. Troubleshooting 7. Troubleshooting Check the following points before calling for servicing. Symptom Cause (→ remedy) The power lamp does not light up when • AC adapter is not connected. the power switch is turned ON. • AC adapter is not receiving power. • The batteries are out. No data can be received from the balance. • The connection cable is disconnected. (→ Switch off EP-90 and the balance, then connect the cable properly.) • The balance is not active for sending data, e.g.
8. Parts List 8. Parts List Standard Items Item Part No. Remarks AC adapter 321-62688 INPUT:AC 100-240V Connection cable 321-62686-01 60 cm Printer paper (1 roll) 321-62685-01 Roll 60mm dia. Ink ribbon cartridge 321-61111-05 Standard type, black ink Consumables Item Part No.
9. Specifications 9. Specifications Print method Impact dot Inking Ink ribbon Print format Printing Printing speed Character size Printer paper Printer mechanism durability Operation temperature range AC Power Battery operation source 24 digits / line (5 × 7 dot matrix) 2.7 lines / sec. (approx.) 1.7mm (W) × 2.6mm (H) Normal paper 57.5mm width 1.5 million lines 5-40°C AC adapter (Output : DC 9 - 12V 2A) Dry batteries (Alkaline only) R6 (size AA) × 6pcs (not provided) Battery life: 10 hours approx.
10. Dimensions 10.
