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KERN YKE-01 Version 1.2 2021-09 Operating manual Label printer The printer YKE-01 is an ASCII-compatible label printer, which can be used with all KERN balances. 1. Technical data Print Thermal print Character set Thermal paper in a roll, printer ink: black; paper width: 112 mm Max.
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Do not expose printer to direct sunlight, impacts or vibration. Power is supplied via the external mains adapter. The stated voltage value must be the same as the local voltage. Only use original KERN mains adapters. Using other makes requires consent by KERN. YKE-01-e-2112...
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Printer parts View from front side: 1 – Buttons (see chap. 7 „Operating elements“) 2 – LEDs (see chap. 7 „Operating elements“) 3 – Open paper compartment 4 – Paper roll 5 – Covering paper compartment YKE-01-e-2112...
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6. Preparing your printer for operation Connecting the cable: Always use KERN accessories and weighing balances when working with your printer. Disconnect the printer from the mains voltage before connecting the cable to the printer. Connect cable acc. to illustration:...
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7. Operating elements After the connection of the mains adapter to the printer and to the power supply, as well as after the on/off switch of the printer having been switched over into "1" position, the green (right) display of the power supply will light up. This indicator also signals that the printer is ready for operation.
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8. The menu If no buttons are operated after approx. 7 seconds, the printer exits the menu automatically and you have to restart from the beginning. Menu overview To print out the menu overview, press shortly, after approx. 1 second press , the menu with the currently set data will be printed out.
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Date and time (ON, OFF) printed: (print out date and time) Jump to next label OFF, ON after rec (jump automatically to the next label, after the last line printed out) Press left button to change right button to validate. Press right button for a long time the configuration.
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Operation of the menu: After the text in the menu overview Press left button to change right button to validate. Press right button for a long time the configuration. having been printed out, • the individual menu items can be called up, set and confirmed. (must take place within approx.
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Font width * 2 Press to confirm font width „2“ Press to change font width Character Set: US Press to confirm character set „US“, Press to select another character set Graphic mode: Adjustment for Press to confirm resolution, Press to change resolution Paper size: 3 inches Press to confirm „3 inches“...
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9. Date and time To set date and time, “SetClock Kern” software by KERN is required. You can download it from KERN e-store in the Downloads tab of the printer. Connect the printer to the COM1 port of your PC using a null modem cable.
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10. Storage conditions and use of thermal paper Long-term usability of thermal paper is achieved by correct storage. Storage: - Dark storage location (no direct sunlight) - Maximum relative air humidity 65% - Maximum temperature 25°C Always store printed paper under the following conditions: - Do not expose to direct sunlight or intensive room lights - Avoid contact with alcohol, solvents or similar substances (e.
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12. Instant help Symptom Remedy The LED of the power Check whether the power supply unit is correctly connected to the supply display is not printer and to the power supply. illuminated Paper does not emerge. Check whether the paper has been inserted correctly, Paper leaves printer Check whether the paper has been inserted with its thermo-sensitive without print:...
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