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KERN & Sohn GmbH www.kern-sohn.com Ziegelei 1 +0049-[0]7433-9933-0 72336 Balingen-Frommern +0049-[0]7433-9933-149 Germany info@kern-sohn.com Operating instructions Thermal printer KERN YKC-01 Type TYKC-01-A Version 1.0 2024-05 TYKC-01-A-BA-e-2410...
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KERN YKC-01 Version 1.0 2024-05 Operating instructions Thermal printer Contents Technical data ....................3 Declaration of Conformity ................. 4 Unpacking ......................5 Installation and commissioning ............... 5 Device overview ....................6 Components ....................6 Display overview.................... 7 Preparing the printer for work ................8 Preparing the paper ..................
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1 Technical data KERN YKC-01 Item number / type TYKC-01-A Pressure Thermal, line-type head Line width 72 mm Print speed 250 mm / sec Print density Character listing CP437 Interface RS232 Thermal paper in a roll, width 80 mm Max. Reel diameter...
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Declaration of Conformity You can find the current EC/EU Declaration of Conformity online at www.kern-sohn.com/ce TYKC-01-A-BA-e-2410...
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• Avoid direct exposure to sunlight, shocks or vibrations Power is supplied via the external power supply unit. The printed voltage value must match the local voltage. Only use original KERN power supply units. The use of other makes requires the approval of KERN.
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5 Device overview 5.1 Components Front side: Reverse side: Pos. Designation Power button Unlocking the paper tray Display "Device switched on" „Mode indicator" display „Paper" display „Error" display Paper feed button Mains connection Connection for cash drawer RS232 connection USB connection TYKC-01-A-BA-e-2410...
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5.2 Display overview Display Status Meaning Lights up permanently Printer is switched on Lights up permanently Printer in standby mode Lights up permanently Paper blank Does not light up / Off Normal Lights up permanently Paper tray is open Printer has an error (for errors, see Flashing (various flashing modes) chapter 11.2) TYKC-01-A-BA-e-2410...
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4. Tear off excess paper with the cutting strip 6.2 Connect the printer to a peripheral device via cable Only use accessories and scales from KERN with your printer. When con- necting the cables to the printer, it must be disconnected from the mains voltage.
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7 Operation 7.1 Switch on/off Press the power button "Device switched on" indicator lights up The display goes out when switching off 7.2 Paper feed Press and hold the paper feed button Paper is output as long as the button is pressed Note: If more than 30 cm of paper has been dispensed, the paper feed stops automatically TYKC-01-A-BA-e-2410...
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7.3 Check current printer settings Switch off printer Press and hold the paper feed button Press the power button shortly afterwards "Error" indicator lights up once Release the paper feed button The printer prints the current settings TYKC-01-A-BA-e-2410...
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7.4 Hex printing Activate hex printing: Switch off printer Press and hold the paper feed button Press the power button shortly afterwards (do not re- lease the paper feed button) Wait until the "Error" indicator lights up 4 times ...
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8 Configuration 8.1 General notes on configuring the printer Software is required to configure the printer. You can obtain the software at: www.kern-sohn.com 8.2 Start configuration mode Switch off printer Connect the printer to a PC via USB or RS232 ...
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Wait until the "Error" indicator lights up 3 times Press the paper feed button 5 times The printer switches to configuration mode 9 Requirements for storage and use of thermal paper Long-term usability of thermal paper is achieved through correct storage. Storage: - Dark storage locations (no direct sunlight) - Max.
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10 Cleaning and disposal 10.1 Cleaning • Carefully clean the rubber roller and print head with isopropanol. • When cleaning, ensure that the print head is not moved. 10.2 Waste disposal The operator must dispose of the packaging and appliance in accordance with the applicable national or regional legislation at the place of use.
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