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ISHIDA ASTRA Operation Manual

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WARNING
• Do not carry out installation, operation, service,
or maintenance until thoroughly understanding
the contents of this manual.
• Keep this manual available at all times for instal-
lation, operation, service, and maintenance.
Manual No. 0124C
Counter Scale Printer
OPERATION MANUAL
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ISHIDA CO., LTD.

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  • Page 1 WARNING • Do not carry out installation, operation, service, or maintenance until thoroughly understanding the contents of this manual. • Keep this manual available at all times for instal- lation, operation, service, and maintenance. ISHIDA CO., LTD. Manual No. 0124C...
  • Page 2 Ishida Company regional representative. Thank you! Copyright  2001 by Ishida Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form, by mimeograph or any other means, without written permission of the publisher.
  • Page 3 Group 1, Class B’ To ensure conformity, any unauthorized modification and/or service on the instrument constitutes a repeal of conformity. Note: Compliance with these directives is only necessary in EC countries. ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C Safety Considerations...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3.4 POS Code (b02) ......................20 3.5 Bar Code (b03) ........................ 22 3.6 Default Setup (b04) ......................23 3.7 Total (b05) ........................24 3.8 Forced Tare (b06) ......................25 3.9 Open Price Setup (b07) ....................26 Contents ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 5 5.3 Edit Display ........................55 5.4 Edit Examples ........................ 55 5.5 7-Segment Characters ....................56 5.6 Wordwrap Function ....................... 57 5.7 Selecting Italic Character Fonts ..................57 5.8 Character Size ........................ 58 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C Contents...
  • Page 6 8.1 Subtraction Mode Operations ..................70 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 9.1 Before Using the Troubleshooting Chart ..............74 9.2 Troubleshooting Chart ....................74 Chapter 10 Daily Maintenance 10.1 Maintenance ........................ 76 Appendix A.1 Sample Labels ....................... 78 Contents ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 7 CHAPTER PRECAUTIONS 1.1 Cautions for Installation ......2 1.1.1 Installation Areas ........2 1.1.2 Power Supply ........2 1.1.3 Level Adjustment ........3 1.1.4 Handling Precautions ......3...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Precautions

    (Voltage fluctuation can cause the machine to malfunction) Do not stand on, or place heavy objects on the power cord (If the cord is damaged and still used, it may cause an accident or other problems) page 2 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 9: Level Adjustment

    When cleaning the machine, only Do not drop or apply strong jolts use a soft dry cloth or a cloth to the machine. wetted with a neutral cleanser. Never use thinner or other volatile liquids. ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 3...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1. Precautions page 4 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 11 2.2 Display ............6 2.3 Operation Key Sheet ......7 2.3.1 Basic Function Keys ......7 2.4 Program Key Sheet ......... 8 2.5 Loading/Unloading Label Rolls ..... 9 2.5.1 Loading ..........9 2.5.2 Unloading ..........10 2.6 Astra Hardware Specifications .... 11...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Product Overview

    Side view AC power Weigh platter Display Level adjuster Key sheet Level Label printer 2.2 Display (lb) TARE WEIGHT $/lb TOTAL PRICE UNIT PRICE ZERO SAVE AUTO Capacity 30 × 0.01 lb page 6 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 13: Operation Key Sheet

    DATE key. Enter the number 0 to turn FEED all date printing off. The date is reset when FEED Used to advance labels to the correct printing another PLU is selected. position. ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 7...

  • Page 14: Program Key Sheet

    SPACE DELETE SIZE FUNCTION LINE Ç PRICE ↓ EDIT ← → ENTER TARE CHANGE FILE LIST Note: Refer to Section 5.2 of this manual for an explaination of the key functions. page 8 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 15: Loading/Unloading Label Roll

    (G). Remove approximately 12 inches of labels from the end of the roll. Load the label roll around the roll holder (B). ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 9...

  • Page 16: Unloading

    Push down the stopper lever (A) of the roll holder (B) to make it straight, then remove the label roll from the path ((1) through (4)) and the roll holder (B). page 10 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 17: Astra Hardware Specifications

    RS232C (for PLU/Label editor) Item Memory 256KB Approx. 2000 PLUs (Avg. 30 char. per PLU) without total Approx. 1500 PLUs (Avg. 30 char. per PLU) with total Safety Regulations UL, C-UL, CE, C-Tick ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 11...
  • Page 18 Chapter 2. Product Overview page 12 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 19 CHAPTER SETUP MODE 3.1 Setup Mode Entry ......... 14 3.2 Label Print ..........15 3.3 Label Format ......... 17 3.4 POS Code ..........20 3.5 Bar Code ..........22 3.6 Default Setup......... 23 3.7 Total ............24 3.8 Forced Tare ..........25 3.9 Open Price Setup........

  • Page 20: Chapter 3 Setup Mode

    3.1 Setup Mode Entry Setup Mode operations (b00) are required when initially setting up the basic functions of the Astra. When performing these operations, use the Program Key Sheet (located underneath the Operation Key Sheet) to set up the following items.

  • Page 21: Label Print (B01-01)

    • 85mm is the maximum label size. • Measure this distance from the top of one label to the top of the next label. ENTER • Butt-cut labels may not be used in the Astra. ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 15...
  • Page 22 Press the END key to return to the Label menu (b01). Press the MODE key to return to the Normal Operation mode after MODE all SETUP mode procedures are completed. ZERO page 16 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 23: Label Format (B01-02)

    Key in the desired format number COPY (standard label format number, 1 to 5) and press the COPY key. Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to set the print position of each print unit. ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 17...
  • Page 24 (Format No. 1 to 19) cannot be changed. Press the END key to return to the Format menu. fi› Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until the Item menu appears. page 18 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 25 Press the END key twice to return to the LABEL menu (b01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE Normal Operation mode after all SETUP mode procedures are completed. ZERO ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 19...

  • Page 26: Pos Code (B02)

    10 : FFCCCCCCPPPP(C/D) – EAN Code (C/D) = Check digit 11 : FFCCCCCCWWWW(C/D) – EAN Code 12 : FFCCCC(C/P)WWWWW(C/D) = Fixed zero 13 : FFMMMCCPPPPP(C/D) 14 : FFMMCCCPPPPP(C/D) 15 : FFCCCCC(0)PPPP(C/D) page 20 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 27 ENTER Press the END key to return to the LABEL menu (b01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE Normal Operation mode after all SETUP mode procedures are completed. ZERO ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 21...

  • Page 28: Bar Code (B03)

    Example : 12345678 Press the END key to return to the LABEL menu (b01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE Normal Operation mode after all SETUP mode procedures are completed. ZERO page 22 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 29: Default Setup (B04)

    Step 3 above. Press the END key to return to the LABEL menu (b01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE Normal Operation mode after all SETUP mode procedures are completed. ZERO ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 23...

  • Page 30: Total (B05)

    Note: Number “0” is the default value. Press the END key to return to the LABEL menu (b01). Press the MODE key to return to Normal Operation mode after all MODE SETUP mode procedures are completed. ZERO page 24 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 31: Forced Tare (B06)

    Press the END key to return to the LABEL menu (b01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE Normal Operation mode after all SETUP mode procedures are completed. ZERO ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 25...

  • Page 32: Open Price Setup (B07)

    Note: Number “0” is the default value. Press the END key to return to the LABEL menu (b01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE Normal Operation mode after all SETUP mode procedures are completed. ZERO page 26 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 33 CHAPTER REGISTRATION MODE 4.1 Registration Mode Entry ....... 28 4.2 PLU Programming ......... 29 4.2.1 Deleting a PLU ........33 4.3 PLU Name ..........34 4.4 Price Change ........35 4.5 Preset Key ..........36 .5.1 Preset Keys — PLU and Tare Values .. 36 4.5.2 Preset Function Keys ......

  • Page 34: Chapter 4 Registration Mode

    P11 : Nutrition PROCEDURES Ensure that the Initial Display appears. ZERO Key in the 4-digit password (default value: 9000) and press the MODE MODE key. The Registration mode display will then appear. page 28 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 35: Plu Programming (P01)

    Note: In case “0” or “2” is selected, steps 8. “P01-04 WEIGHT” and 9. “P01-05 PCS” are skipped. Note: In case “1” is selected, steps 10. “P01-06 TARE” and 16. “P01-12 PROP TARE” are skipped. ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 29...
  • Page 36 3 : Expire date only 4 : Both Pack date and Expire date Note: Above “0 Default Data” is the data programmed in the step “B04-01 DATE FLAG” of SETUP mode. page 30 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 37 Nutrition Panel number Example: Panel number “2” 0 : No designation 1 to 999 : Nutrition Panel number • Nutrition Panel should be registered in P11 Nutrition Panel Registration, Section 4.13 ENTER ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 31...
  • Page 38 Press the END key to return to the PLU menu (P01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE normal operation mode after all operations of Registration Mode are completed. ZERO page 32 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 39: Deleting A Plu

    Press the END key to return to the PLU menu (P01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE normal operation mode after all operations of Registration Mode are completed. ZERO ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 33...

  • Page 40: Plu Name (P02)

    Press the END key to return to the PLU menu (P01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE normal operation mode after all operations of Registration Mode are completed. ZERO page 34 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 41: Price Change (P03)

    Press the END key to return to the PLU setup menu (P01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE normal operation mode after all operations of Registration Mode are completed. ZERO ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 35...

  • Page 42: Preset Key (P04)

    Key in data (PLU number or Tare weight) and press the desired preset key. Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 to assign more preset keys. Key location Value Flag No. Lower level page 36 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 43 Press the MODE key to return to the MODE PLU setup menu (P01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE normal operation mode after all operations of Registration Mode are completed. ZERO ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 37...

  • Page 44: Preset Function Keys

    Note: See Section 6.3 for an explaination of function keys. Press the desired preset key. Preset Key Repeat step 4 as needed to assign more function keys. Flag No. Key location page 38 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 45 Press the MODE key to return to the MODE PLU setup menu (P01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE normal operation mode after all operations of Registration Mode are completed. ZERO ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 39...

  • Page 46: Deleting All Preset Keys

    Press the END key to return to the PLU setup menu (P01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE normal operation mode after all operations of Registration Mode are completed. ZERO page 40 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 47: Shop Name/Address (P05)

    Press the END key to return to the PLU menu (P01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE normal operation mode after all operations of Registration Mode are completed. ZERO ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 41...

  • Page 48: Date/Time (P06)

    Press the END key to return to the PLU menu (P01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE normal operation mode after all operations of Registration Mode are completed. ZERO page 42 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 49: Extra Message (P07)

    Press the END key to return to the PLU menu (P01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE normal operation mode after all operations of Registration Mode are completed. ZERO ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 43...

  • Page 50: Default Plu (P08)

    Press the END key to return to the PLU menu (P01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE normal operation mode after all operations of Registration Mode are completed. ZERO page 44 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 51: Plu List (P09)

    Press the END key to return to the PLU menu (P01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE normal operation mode after all operations of Registration Mode are completed. ZERO ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 45...

  • Page 52: Communication (Sending) (P10-01)

    Press the END key to return to the PLU menu (P01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE normal operation mode after all operations of Registration Mode are completed. ZERO page 46 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 53: Communication (Receiving) (P10-02)

    Press the END key to return to the PLU menu (P01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE normal operation mode after all operations of Registration Mode are completed. ZERO ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 47...

  • Page 54: Nutrition (P11)

    Calories (Max. 4 digits). Press the ENTER key and enter the ENTER Total Fat amount (Max.3 char.). Press the ENTER key and select the ENTER unit of measure (0: “mg” or 1: “g”). page 48 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 55 Sodium amount (Max. 4 char.). Press the ENTER key and select the ENTER unit of measure (0: “mg” or 1: “g”). Press the ENTER key enter the ENTER Sodium percentage (Max. 3 digits). ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 49...
  • Page 56 (0: “mg” or 1: “g”). Press the ENTER key and enter the ENTER Protein percentage (Max. 3 digits). Press the ENTER key and enter the ENTER Sugar amount (Max. 3 char.). page 50 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 57 Iron percentage (Max. 3 digits). Press the END key to return to the PLU menu (P01). Press the MODE key to return to MODE normal operation mode after all operations of Registration Mode are ZERO ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 51...
  • Page 58 Chapter 4. Registration Mode page 52 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 59 CHAPTER TEXT EDITING 5.1 Edit Keys ..........54 5.2 Key Definition ......... 54 5.3 Edit Display ..........55 5.4 Edit Examples......... 55 5.5 7-Segment Characters ......56 5.6 Wordwrap Function ......57 5.7 Selection Italic Character Font ... 57 5.8 Character Size ........58...

  • Page 60: Chapter 5 Text Editing

    Used to return to the normal operation mode. PLU FILE FILE Used to directly enter the PLU programming menu while in the Registration Mode. page 54 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 61: Edit Display

    SAVE Key in the desired text using the Example: Text as “Thank You” typewriter style key sheet. H A N SPACE SAVE Press the ENTER key to save the text. ENTER ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 55...

  • Page 62: 7-Segment Characters

    Chapter 5. Text Editing 5.5 7-Segment Characters “ & ‘ – < > — page 56 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 63: Wordwrap Function

    Italic character font. SAVE ZERO Press the SIZE key to return to Text SIZE Entry Mode. Key in the desired text. SAVE Press the ENTER key to save the text. ENTER ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 57...

  • Page 64: Character Size

    5.8 Character Size The Astra is capable of printing seven different character sizes. These seven sizes can be printed in standard or italic font. Maximum characters per line listed in the table below is based on a 64mm wide label.

  • Page 65: Chapter 6 Normal Mode

    CHAPTER NORMAL MODE 6.1 Normal Mode Operation ..... 60 6.2 Tare Weight Subtraction ....... 62 6.3 Preset Function Keys ......64...

  • Page 66: Normal Mode Operations

    Refer to Section 6.3, “Preset Function Key Definition” for a more detailed procedure. Note: The % key must be registered as a preset function key in P04 PRESET KEY of Registration Mode. page 60 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 67 3: See operation of PEEL TIMER key in Section 6.3, "Preset Function Key Definition". The PEEL TIMER key must be registered as a preset function key in "P04 PRESET KEY" of the Registration Mode. ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 61...

  • Page 68: Tare Weight Subtraction

    Note: With no weight on the platter and no numeric entry, press the TARE key to clear any previous tare. ZERO SAVE AUTO Place the tare (0.02 lb) on the weigh platter. ZERO SAVE AUTO TARE ZERO SAVE AUTO page 62 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 69 • To change to a smaller tare weight the current tare must first be cleared. Press the TARE TARE key with no weight on the platter to clear the tare. ZERO SAVE AUTO ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 63...

  • Page 70: Preset Function Keys

    (SAVE indicator is lit.) 3. Press the % TARE key. 3. Press the SAVE key again to release. 4. Place the item on the weigh platter. 5. Press the PRINT key to issue label. page 64 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 71: Chapter 7 Total Mode

    CHAPTER TOTAL MODE 7.1 Total Mode Operations ......66...

  • Page 72: Total Mode Operations

    To stop printing before completion, press the ZERO key. Note: If the Total Report on Labels contains many items, don't thread paper onto takeup bobbin. Allow labels to remain on backing paper. page 66 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 73 Total Clear menu appears or key in “4” followed by the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to directly access the menu. Press the ENTER key to enter the ENTER next step. ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 67...
  • Page 74 Press the END key to return to display “F01 GRAND TOTAL”. Press the MODE key to return to the MODE normal operation mode after all operations of TOTAL MODE is completed. ZERO page 68 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 75: Chapter 8 Subtraction Mode

    CHAPTER SUBTRACTION MODE 8.1 Subtraction Mode Operations .... 70...

  • Page 76: Subtraction Mode Operations

    Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to enter the next step. Note: If there is no data for the keyed in PLU, the error buzzer sounds. page 70 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 77 Press the PRINT key to execute the subtraction in accordance with the above steps. PRINT Press the MODE key to return to MODE normal operation mode after all operations of Subtraction Mode is completed. ZERO ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 71...
  • Page 78 Chapter 8. Subtraction Mode page 72 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 79: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER TROUBLESHOOTING 9.1 Before Using ........... 74 9.2 Troubleshooting Chart ......74...

  • Page 80: Before Using The Troubleshooting Chart

    Tare weight has not been entered. A tare weight must be entered before a label can be- printed. Refer to Section 3.8 "Forced Tare". Press CLEAR key to return to previous screen. page 74 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 81: Chapter 10 Daily Maintenance

    CHAPTER DAILY MAINTENANCE 10.1 Maintenance ........76...

  • Page 82: Maintenance

    Clean the thermal head with a cotton swab and Ensure that all spills are wiped clean, especially cleaning alcohol (ethanol) supplied with scale. on the weigh platter. page 76 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...

  • Page 83: Appendix

    APPENDIX SAMPLE LABELS A.1 Sample Labels ........78...

  • Page 84: Sample Labels

    Shown below and on the following pages are sample Weighed and Fixed Price Item labels. WEIGHED ITEM FIXED PRICE ITEM Format #1 (60mm × 44mm) Part #47732 WEIGHED ITEM FIXED PRICE ITEM Format #2 (64mm × 47mm) Part #47733 page 78 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 85 Appendix: Sample Labels WEIGHED ITEM FIXED PRICE ITEM Format #3 (64mm × 85mm) Part #47743 WEIGHED ITEM FIXED PRICE ITEM Format #4 (64mm × 59mm) Part #47736 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 79...
  • Page 86 Appendix: Sample Labels WEIGHED ITEM FIXED PRICE ITEM Format #5 (64mm × 37mm) Part #47762 WEIGHED ITEM FIXED PRICE ITEM Format #6 (64mm × 59mm Std.) Part #47735 page 80 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C...
  • Page 87 Appendix: Sample Labels WEIGHED ITEM FIXED PRICE ITEM Format #7 (64mm × 85mm Std.) Part #47743 WEIGHED ITEM FIXED PRICE ITEM Format #8 (64mm × 85mm Reduced S.H.) Part #47745 ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 81...
  • Page 88 ISHIDA CO., LTD. 44 SANNO-CHO SHOGOIN SAKYO-KU KYOTO, 606 JAPAN PHONE: (075) 771-4141 FACSIMILE: (075) 751-1634 TELEX: 05422065 SCALES J CABLE ADD: “SCALES”KYOTO IW512P1003...

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