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.
Contents Declaration Of Conformity 1. Introduction ........................................................................................... 1 2. Packing List and Component Names ............................................................ 5 2.1 Packing list ...............................................................................................................5 2.2 Main unit components ..............................................................................................5 3.
Contents 8. Parts List ..............................................................................................20 9. Specifications ......................................................................................21 10. Dimensions ..........................................................................................
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.
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1. Introduction Safety Precautions To be strictly observed 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 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or possibly death.
1. Introduction CAUTION Avoid locations where the balance will be exposed to any of the following. Prohibitions This could cause accidents or poor performance. ● Extreme temperature changes ● Vibration ● Direct sunlight ● Corrosive or flammable gases ● Dust, electromagnetic waves or a magnetic field Install the balance on a strong and stable flat table or floor. Instructions Placing the printer in an unstable site could lead to injury or trouble with the balance.
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-80 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-80can 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-80. 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-80 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-80. Firmly attach connection cable to the I/O connectors of the balance and EP-80. Turning power ON/OFF Follow the sequence below when turning ON/OFF. (1) When turning ON Turn ON the balance first and then EP-80. (2) When turning OFF Turn OFF EP-80 first and then the balance.
4. Functions and Operation 4. Functions and Operation 4.1 Key Switches Key Functions [TARE] Tares the balance (Zeros the display) [PRINT] Receives the balance's displayed data and prints it out once [AUTO PRINT] Turn ON/OFF the auto print function of the balance First operation: Enters the statistic calculation mode [STAT.] Second operation (while statistics lamp is lit): Prints out the results of statistic calculation and exits the statistic calculation mode. Feeds the printer paper by one line.
4. Functions and Operation The results of statistic calculation are printed out in the following order. Order in print out Statistics Symbol in print out 1 Number of samples N 2 Total T Description 3 Maximum MAX 4 Minimum MIN 5 Range RNG = MAX – MIN =T/N 6 Mean MEAN 7 Standard deviation SD ∑ (Xi − MEAN) 2 N −1 • Statistics of up to 1,000 samples can be calculated.
4. Functions and Operation 4.4 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 [AUTO PRINT] key. The auto print function of the balance is activated and auto print lamp of EP-80 will be illuminated. (2) Press [TARE] key of the balance or EP-80. The balance display will be zeroed. (3) Place the sample on the balance pan.
5. Communication and Other Settings 5. Communication and Other Settings In EP-80 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. 5.2.1 Communication Setting 1 (Baud rate) DIP switch number Settings 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 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-80 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) See below Roll 60mm dia. Ink ribbon cartridge See below Standard type, black ink Consumables Item Part No. Printer paper (20 rolls) 321-62685-02 Ink ribbon cartridge (5 pieces) 321-61111-06 Remarks Standard type, black ink Maintenance parts Item 20 Part No.
9. Specifications 9. Specifications Print method Inking Print format Printing Printing speed Character size Printer paper Printer mechanism durability Operation temperature range AC Power Battery operation source Impact dot Ink ribbon 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.
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