KERN YKB-01N Rev. 1.0 2023-10 User manual Thermal printer Content Technical specification ....................3 Declaration of Conformity ..................4 Unpacking ........................4 Positioning and start-up ..................... 4 Name of printer components..................5 How to prepare the printer for work ................5 Operating controls ......................
1 Technical specification YKB-01N is a standard thermal printer. Print Thermal, line head Line height 24 points Format 10, 20, 40, 2 × 20 columns Set of characters IBM (more with flash memory) Set of characters (Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Polish Flash memory etc.)
• Avoid direct sunlight, impact and vibrations. Power is supplied via a power supply. The printed voltage value must be consistent with the local mains voltage. Always use the original power supply by KERN. Using any other products requires KERN consent. TYKB-01-A-BA-e-2310...
Connect the power supply. • Connect the printer cable. Always use KERN accessories and scales with the printer. When connecting cables, the printer must be disconnected from the mains. How to prepare paper • Before you insert paper in the printer, smooth its end (by turning it in the opposite direction).
7 Operating controls After the power supply is connected to the printer and the mains, and the ON/OFF switch of the printer is switched to ON, LEDs will be lit as follows: LEDs: • Red LED is lit: o In the process of switching on: software can be updated. o In operation: the paper compartment cover is open or there is no paper.
10 Setup parameters The printer has a setup menu. Parameter status and the list of their functions can be printed, including: • communication parameters (speed, parity etc.), • CR or CR+LF, • character size, • character settings (Character Set) • contrast, 11 Setting date and time Switch the printer on.
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The following tip will be printed: “Press right to change Month or left to valid”. This is when the day is set. Press the right button the number of times required to print the (example) current day and confirm by pressing the left button. “Press right to change time or left to valid”...
12 DPL report a. Enter the DPL mode, pressing the left button when the printer is being switched. b. Leave the DPL mode, pressing the right button. The report below will be created. It may be filled in manually later on: Adjustment documentation (DPL) Date:...
13 Conditions to store and use thermal paper To ensure a long-term usability of thermal paper, you need to store it correctly. Storage: – store in a dark place (no direct sunlight); – max. humidity of air 65%; – max. temperature 25°C. The printed paper should be stored in the following conditions: –...
16 Help for any minor failures Symptom Solution The right LED indicating Check if the power supply is connected to the printer and the mains. power supply is not lit. No paper feed. Check if paper is installed correctly and the mechanism outlet slot is not blocked.
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