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CAUTIONS FOR USE Always operate the scale on Do not disassemble the scale. a level surface. Do not expose the scale too Do not allow any liquids to come long periods of direct sunlight. into contact with the scale or terminal.
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS To ensure safe operation, the general safety considerations below must be followed. Grounding This instrument is a Class 1 device which requires protective grounding for safe operation. To avoid potential shock hazards, a protective grounding conductor for the instrument must be securely connected to the main grounding provision by qualified service personnel.
Appearance Customer Display Operator Display WEIGHT UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE ZERO SAVE AUTO Capacity 0.01 lb. Weigh Platter Side Cover Printer Power Switch Fuse Key Sheet Height Adjustment Display WEIGHT UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE ZERO SAVE AUTO × Capacity 0.01 lb. Indicators : Lights when weight value is true zero or temporary zero.
Operation Keys 1.3.1 Operation Key Sheet PACK ZERO COUNT RESET VOID MODE LABEL LOWER BATCH PRESET PAPER DATE MULTIPLY PACK FEED PRINT TARE Preset key Additional function key The following functions can be programmed. • DATE/TIME display • EXTRA MESSAGE No. •...
1.3.2 Basic Function Keys NUMERIC ENTRY PRE-PACK Keys 0 through 9 are used to enter Used to switch auto/manual label printing. PACK numeric data. PRINT Used to issue a label. PRINT CLEAR PROGRAM MODE SELECT Used to cancel incorrectly entered Used to access the Subtraction, Total MODE numeric data.
1.3.3 Additional Function Keys DATE/TIME SAVE DATE Used to display the current date and time. Used to access the same stored PLU data SAVE TIME as a short cut operation. EXTRA MESSAGE DISCOUNT EXTRA Used to access the extra message Used to override a selling price and enter DISCOUNT MSSG...
Program Keys The Program Key Sheet is accessed by removing the Operation Key Sheet. The keys will function as indicated on the following page when one of the following modes has been accessed. This is done by using a password in conjunction with the MODE key.
1.4.2 Program Key Functions Alphanumeric Keys The alphanumeric keys are used to enter data into DOWN ARROW fields available on the BC-3000. The LOWER CASE Used to move down the lines of text. key is used to change to lower case letters upper and Also used to move up the menu items lower case characters.
EDIT REVERSE Used to enter the text entry mode for any EDIT REVERSE After pressing this key, the following text field. entered text is changed to reverse type. Text is changed back to normal type when the NORMAL key is pressed or when the REVERSE key is pressed again.
Loading Label/Paper Roll Make sure that the power is off. Open the side cover. Pull the release lever to raise the printer head. Insert a new roll onto the label holding shaft. When using the label roll, remove labels from the first 30 cm (12 inches) of backing paper. Thread the label paper as shown below.
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CHAPTER DAILY OPERATION Contents Pre-operation Inspection ....12 Power On ......... 13 Sales by Weight ....... 14 Fixed-price Sales ......15 Prepack for Sales by Weight ..16 Prepack for Fixed-price Sales ..17 Label Batch Print ......18 Pack Count Sub-total ..... 19 Mark Down Functions .....
Pre-operation Inspection In order to maintain optimum scale performance, perform the following inspection before starting daily operations. Always turn off the power switch when performing this inspection. Caution Make sure that the power is off. Check that the scale and the level device aperture are clean and free of foreign matter. If not, wipe any soiled areas with a dry cloth.
Power On Turn on the power. Make sure that nothing is on the weigh platter. Check that the ZERO indicator is lit. ZERO If the ZERO indicator is not lit, press the ZERO key. ZERO page 18 BC-3000 • User’s Manual • Rev 0...
Sales by Weight Check that nothing is on the weigh platter. • Check that the ZERO indicator is lit. • If not, press the ZERO key. ZERO ZERO Subtract the tare. Weighing tare • Place the tare on the weigh platter. The tare weight will be displayed.
Fixed-price Sales Enter the PLU. Ex. PLU No. = 450 PLU number entry • Enter the PLU number and press the PLU key. Ex. Access PLU15 PLU (preset) key • Press the preset key in which the PLU item data is set. PLU15 PLU95 Ex.
Prepack for Sales by Weight Enter the prepack mode. • Press the PREPACK key to enter the prepack mode. PACK • The AUTO indicator lights. AUTO Check that the weight display reads zero. • Make sure that nothing is on the weigh platter and check ZERO that the ZERO indicator is lit.
Prepack for Fixed-price Sales Check that nothing is on the weigh platter. • Check that the ZERO indicator is lit. • If not, press the ZERO key. ZERO ZERO Enter the prepack mode. • Press the PREPACK key to enter the prepack mode. PACK •...
Label Batch Print Used to set the number of fixed-price labels to be printed. Check that nothing is on the weigh platter. • Check that the ZERO indicator is lit. • If not, press the ZERO key. ZERO ZERO Enter the LABEL BATCH PRINT mode. •...
Pack Count Sub-total Used to print the number of labels, total weight and amount which have been issued since the last time the PACK COUNT key was pressed. Enter the PACK COUNT SUB-TOTAL mode. • Press the PACK COUNT key. PACK COUNT Note: Press the CLEAR key to exit the pack count subtotal...
Mark Down Functions The following mark down options are available before the label is printed. (1) Amount discount (2) Percentage discount (3) Special price Only one of these three options can be programmed for use. 2.9.1 Amount Discount Enter the discount amount. Discount amount entry Ex.
2.10 Unit Price Override This feature only functions for the weighed PLUs which are program- med to allow unit price override. When attempting to override a PLU that is set not to allow an override, the error beep will sound. Enter the desired unit price.
2.14 Pack Date Override This function is used to temporarily change the current date, allowing labels to be produced ahead of time for prepacking items. Enter the six-digit date (MMDDYY). Ex. November 20, 1996 Press the DATE key. DATE 2.15 Save Function The SAVE key is one of the preset function options.
Subtraction Mode The subtraction mode is used to correct the running totals. The totals require correction if accurate reports are to be generated. Some examples of when correcting the totals is necessary are listed below. a. product returned by customers b.
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Step Description Keys and Display • Repeat steps 2 through 6 for any other items (labels) to be returned. When complete proceed to step 8. • Press the MODE key to return to normal operation. MODE page 30 BC-3000 • User’s Manual • Rev 0...
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CHAPTER TOTAL REPORTS Contents Total Reports ........28 Total Mode ........28 Daily Total Report ......29 Monthly Total Report ...... 31 Hourly Total Report ......33 Operator Total Report ....34 Total Clear ........35...
Total Reports The BC-3000 has the ability to print a large number of reports for the number of labels printed. This information can be broken down into various categories including daily and monthly reports. Note: Confirm that the Program Key Sheet, and not the Operation Key Sheet, is being used for these operations. Total Mode TOTAL MODE...
Daily Total Report The Daily Total Report can be considered as the accumulated total for one day. The only difference between this set of total and the monthly total is the level at which the reports are cleared. 4.3.1 Daily Report Categories Daily Sales Total Report The Daily Sales Total Report is the accumulated totals for all items printed since the last time the report was cleared.
4.3.2 Operation Procedure Step Description Keys and Display • Access the Total mode. MODE Ex. Password = 8000 • Press number “2” followed by the ENTER key ENTER to access the Total Report menu. • Press the ENTER key to access the Report Category.
Monthly Total Report The Monthly Total Report can be considered as the accumulated total for one month. The only difference between this set of total and the daily total is the level at which the reports are cleared. 4.4.1 Monthly Report Categories Monthly Sales Total Report Monthly Sales Total Report is the accumulated totals for all items printed since the last time the report was cleared.
4.4.2 Operation Procedure Step Description Keys and Display • Access the Total mode. MODE Ex. Password = 8000 • Press number “2” followed by the ENTER key ENTER to access the Total Report menu. • Press the UP or DOWN key to select the Monthly Total Report.
Hourly Total Report The Hourly Total Report allows the manager to obtain a report that shows sales by the hour. This report can be used to assist with scheduling of employees to meet the busy periods. The following steps indicate how to obtain the Hourly Total Report.
Operator Total Report The Operator Total Report only functions when the BC-3000 is programmed to use the operator system. Transactions are listed with the information of operator numbers and names. Step Description Keys and Display • Access the Total mode. MODE Ex.
Total Clear After printing the necessary reports, all of the accumulated totals have to be cleared so that the accumulation can begin from zero again. Step Description Keys and Display • Access the Total mode. MODE Ex. Password = 8000 •...
CHAPTER PROGRAMMING Contents Programming PLUs ......38 Deleting PLUs ........43 Programming Message Files ..44 Deleting Message Files ....45 Programming Date and Time ..46 Programming Store Names and Addresses ........47 Deleting Store Names and Addresses ........48 Programming Preset Keys ....
Programming PLUs This section explains how to program a product (PLU) in the BC-3000. Some steps listed below may not be available. At the time of installation the BC-3000 may be configured to bypass unused steps. Note: Confirm that the Program Key Sheet, and not the Operation Key Sheet, is being used for this operation. Step Description Keys and Display...
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Step Description Keys and Display • Select the type of markdown by using the RIGHT and LEFT keys. 0 = No markdown 1 = Special selling price 2 = Amount discount from total price 3 = Percentage discount from total price 4 = Special unit price •...
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Step Description Keys and Display • Enter the pack quantity followed by the ENTER key. Ex. Pack Quantity = 5 ENTER • Press the ENTER key. ENTER • Enter the cost price followed by the ENTER key. Ex. Cost Price = $1.00 ENTER •...
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Step Description Keys and Display • Enter the department code (used for tracking totals) followed by the ENTER key. ENTER Ex. Department Code = 3 • Press the ENTER key. ENTER • Enter the group code (used for tracking totals) followed by the ENTER key.
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Step Description Keys and Display • Enter the barcode prefix (if different from the machine default) followed by the ENTER key. Ex. Barcode Prefix = 49 ENTER • Press the ENTER key. ENTER • Enter the UPC or 10 digit barcode number followed by the ENTER key.
Deleting PLUs The following procedure is used to delete products (PLUs) from memory. Step Description Keys and Display • Access the Programming mode. MODE Ex. Password = 9000 Note: To exit the Programming mode, press the MODE key again. • Enter “1” followed by the ENTER key, or press EDIT ENTER the EDIT PLU key to select the PLU...
Programming Message Files The following procedure is used to program a message file, that is used as an ingredient file linked to PLUs. Step Description Keys and Display • Access the Programming mode. MODE Ex. Password = 9000 Note: To exit the Programming mode, press the MODE key again.
Deleting Message Files The following steps show how to delete messages. Step Description Keys and Display • Access the Programming mode. MODE Ex. Password = 9000 Note: To exit the Programming mode, press the MODE key again. • Enter “4” followed by the ENTER key, or press EXTRA the EXTRA TEXT key to select the Message ENTER...
Programming Date and Time Step Description Keys and Display • Access the Programming mode. MODE Ex. Password = 9000 Note: To exit the Programming mode, press the MODE key again. • Enter “6” followed by the ENTER key, or press DATE ENTER the DATE TIME key to select the Date/Time...
Programming Store Names and Addresses The BC-3000 can be programmed with store names and addresses, which allow the operator to select which store information is to be printed on labels. The following procedure shows how to program store name and address information.
Deleting Store Names and Addresses The following steps show how to delete store names and addresses. Step Description Keys and Display • Access the Programming mode. MODE Ex. Password = 9000 Note: To exit the Programming mode, press the MODE key again. •...
Programming Preset Keys The BC-3000 has 88 keys which can be programmed as preset keys. Each preset key has two levels of preset records (upper case and lower case). The following steps indicate how to program preset keys. Step Description Keys and Display •...
Deleting All Preset Keys All preset keys can be deleted by the following procedure. Step Description Keys and Display • Access the Programming mode. MODE Ex. Password = 9000 Note: To exit the Programming mode, press the MODE key again. •...
5.10 Printing PLU/Message Information Stored information can be printed on labels or receipt paper. The following steps indicate how this is done. Step Description Keys and Display • Access the Programming mode. MODE Ex. Password = 9000 Note: To exit the Programming mode, press the MODE key again.
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Step Description Keys and Display • Press the PRINT key to bring the paper or label print out. Note: To stop printing, press the PRINT key. PRINT To continue printing, press the PRINT key again. • After printing, press the PRINT key to return PRINT to the previous mode.
5.11 Programming Department Codes and Names Departments are used to link similar products together into a category for report purposes. The following steps show how to program a name for the reference code entered when PLUs are programmed. Step Description Keys and Display •...
5.12 Deleting Department Codes and Names The following steps show how to delete department codes and names. Step Description Keys and Display • Access the Programming mode. MODE Ex. Password = 9000 Note: To exit the Programming mode, press the MODE key again.
5.13 Programming Group Codes and Names Groups are used to link similar products together into a category for report purposes. The following steps show how to program a name for the reference number entered when PLUs are programmed. Step Description Keys and Display •...
5.14 Deleting Group Codes and Names The following steps show how to delete group codes and names. Step Description Keys and Display • Access the Programming mode. MODE Ex. Password = 9000 Note: To exit the Programming mode, press the MODE key again.
5.15 Programming Operator Codes and Names The following steps show how to program operator codes and names used in the operator system. Step Description Keys and Display • Access the Programming mode. MODE Ex. Password = 9000 Note: To exit the Programming mode, press the MODE key again.
5.16 Deleting Operator Codes and Names The following steps show how to delete operator codes and names. Step Description Keys and Display • Access the programming mode. MODE Ex. Password = 9000 Note: To exit the Programming mode, press the MODE key again.
5.17 Programming Nutrition Files Nutrition Files can be included with each PLU. The following steps show how to program Nutrition Files. Step Description Keys and Display • Enter the Programming mode. MODE Ex. Password = 9000 Note: To exit the Programming mode, press the MODE key again.
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Step Description Keys and Display • Press the ENTER key. ENTER Calories from Fat • Enter “Calories from Fat” followed by the (Max. 4 digits) ENTER key. ENTER • Press the ENTER key. ENTER “mg” or “g” • Select the unit of weight (“mg” or “g”) by using the RIGHT or LEFT key.
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Step Description Keys and Display • Press the ENTER key. ENTER • Select the unit of weight (“mg” or “g”) by using the RIGHT or LEFT key. 0: mg “mg” or “g” 1: g • Enter “Cholesterol” Fat followed by the Select “mg”...
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Step Description Keys and Display • Press the ENTER key. ENTER • Select the unit of weight (“mg” or “g”) by using “mg” or “g” the RIGHT or LEFT key. 0: mg Select “mg” or “g” 1: g Total Carbohydrate •...
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Step Description Keys and Display • Press the ENTER key. ENTER • Select the unit of weight (“mg” or “g”) by using the RIGHT or LEFT key. “mg” or “g” Protein 0: mg (Max. 3 digits) 1: g ENTER • Enter “Protein” followed by the ENTER key. •...
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Step Description Keys and Display • Press the ENTER key. ENTER Vitamin C % • Enter “Vitamin C Percentage” followed by the (Max. 3 digits) ENTER key. ENTER • Press the ENTER key. ENTER Calcium % • Enter “Calcium Percentage” followed by the (Max.
5.18 Changing Unit Price/Fixed Price The following steps show how to change the price recorded in the PLU. Step Description Keys and Display • Access the Programming mode. MODE Ex. Password = 9000 Note: To exit the Programming mode, press the MODE key again.
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CHAPTER TEXT EDITING Contents Text Entry Screen ......68 Character Size ........ 69 Text Editing Keys ......70 How to Create/Edit Text ....71 How to Reverse Text ....... 72 How to Insert Characters ....74...
Character Size The following text can be entered while in the Editing mode. Variable Character Size Fixed Character Size • PLU name • Department name (max. 12 characters) • EXTRA message • Group name (max. 12 characters) • Store name •...
Text Editing Keys Note: Confirm that the Program Key Sheet, and not the Operation Key Sheet, is being used for this operation. SIZE CHARACTER DELETE CHAR Used to select different character sizes Used to delete the right most character SIZE DELETE available for printed text.
How to Create/Edit Text Step Description Keys and Display • Make sure that the BC-3000 is in the Text Editing mode. Character size • Select the desired character size. SIZE •• Press the SIZE key, and the size indicator will light. Size ••...
How to Reverse Text Step Description Keys and Display • Make sure that the BC-3000 is in the Text Editing mode. Character size • Select the desired character size. SIZE •• Press the SIZE key, and the SIZE indicator will light. Size ••...
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Step Description Keys and Display • Enter in the desired text on the 2nd line. < < > > Ex. ((BEEF)) • Press the ENTER key. ENTER • Press the PRINT key to confirm the entered text. PRINT BC-3000 • User’s Manual • Rev 0 page 75...
How to Insert Characters Step Description Keys and Display • "FIET" instead of "FILET" was entered by mistake. Insert • Make sure that the INSERT indicator is lit. Note: If this indicator is not lit, press the INSERT key to turn on the INSERT indicator. •...
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Troubleshooting When errors occur, try to recover normal operations by using the following troubleshooting chart. WEIGHT UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE ZERO SAVE AUTO × Capacity 0.01 lb Error No. Description Countermeasure Too many characters. Label printing is not possible because the number of entered characters is too great for the set label.
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Other Problems Printing is too light. The thermal head has become soiled. Use the attached cleaner set to clean the printer head. (Refer to page 12.) Labels are printed as soon as an item is placed on the weigh platter. The scale is set in the AUTO mode.
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