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P50
Thermal Printer
Owner's Manual
CARDINAL SCALE MFG. CO.
8525-M328-O1 Rev A
PO BOX 151 WEBB CITY, MO 64870
05/12
PH (417) 673-4631 FAX (417) 673-5001
www.detectoscale.com
Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261 techsupport@cardet.com

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  • Page 1 Thermal Printer Owner’s Manual CARDINAL SCALE MFG. CO. 8525-M328-O1 Rev A PO BOX 151 WEBB CITY, MO 64870 05/12 PH (417) 673-4631 FAX (417) 673-5001 www.detectoscale.com Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261 techsupport@cardet.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Nor can they assume responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons occasioned from the procedures. Persons engaging the procedures do so entirely at their own risk. 8525-M328-O1 Rev A P50 Owner’s...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The P50 Thermal Printer is designed and manufactured in a facility certified in ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environment, OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO 13485 Medical Devices Quality Management. NOTE: Please read this manual carefully and keep it handy for future reference.
  • Page 4: Product Description

    1. Printer unit 2. Wall mounting bracket for printer 3. Power adaptor 4. RS-232 connection cable 5. Plastic wall plugs 6. M3x25 screws 7. Metal bracket 8. M4x12 screws 9. Lock Washers 10. Instruction manual 8525-M328-O1 Rev A P50 Owner’s...
  • Page 5: Preparation Before Use

    Align the metal bracket with the holes near the display in the back of the column and install two (2) M4x12 screws with lock washers to secure the bracket to the column. Refer to (Fig.3). (Fig.3) 8525-M328-O1 Rev A P50 Owner’s...
  • Page 6: Paper Installation

    B. Use the paper included in the package. Insert the paper spindle into the paper roll and feed it in the groove. Refer to (Fig. 4). Platen unit Platen gear Platen roll Spindle Groove Detector (Fig. 4) 8525-M328-O1 Rev A P50 Owner’s...
  • Page 7 D. Turn the paper roll to tighten the paper and close the cover. Refer to (Fig.6). Be sure the thermal side of the paper f aces down when installin the paper into the printer. Refer to (Fig.6) (Fig.6) 8525-M328-O1 Rev A P50 Owner’s...
  • Page 8: Precautions For Thermal Print Head

    Do not release the platen unit during printing; otherwise this may reduce the efficiency of the printer and may cause damage. If the platen is exposed to dirt, use a cotton swab soaked in alcohol to clean the platen. 8525-M328-O1 Rev A P50 Owner’s...
  • Page 9: Cleaning The Thermal Print Head

    Clean the thermal print head heat element and printer detector using a cotton swab soaked in ethyl or isopropyl alcohol. Close the cover after the alcohol has dried completely. Detector Thermal head heat element (Fig.7) 8525-M328-O1 Rev A P50 Owner’s...
  • Page 10: Operation

    Be sure the thermal side of the paper faces down when installing the paper into the printer. Refer to (Fig.5). 5. Printing stuck or stopped Check whether the thermal print head or platen is dirty and clean it. Refer to Cleaning the Thermal Print Head. 8525-M328-O1 Rev A P50 Owner’s...
  • Page 11: Care And Maintenance

    The printer is not dust proof. Never use the printer in a dusty place, as it may damage the thermal print head and paper drive system. Do not use the printer in corrosive environment as it may cause contact failure. 8525-M328-O1 Rev A P50 Owner’s...
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