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A&D AD-8129TH Instruction Manual

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AD-8129TH
Thermal Printer
1WMPD4005388

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  • Page 1 AD-8129TH Thermal Printer 1WMPD4005388...
  • Page 2 This Manual and Marks Herein Note Describes "when it is easy to mishandle" and "general advice when using this product". Please contact A&D if you notice any uncertainty, errors, omissions, etc. in this manual. No parts of this manual may be reproduced without permission. This manual may not be copied, modified, or translated without the written permission of A&D Company, Limited.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..............................4 1-1. Features ............................. 4 Product Structure (Part Names), Package Contents ................. 5 2-1. Part names ............................6 Preparations ............................... 7 3-1. Connecting the AC adapter ........................ 7 3-2. Opening and closing the printer cover ....................8 3-3.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction This manual describes how the AD-8129TH Thermal Printer work and how to get the most out of them in terms of performance. Read this manual thoroughly before using the printer and keep it at hand for future reference. 1-1. Features This device is a printer used to connect to a weighing device such as A&D’s electronic balance, scale,...

  • Page 5: Product Structure (Part Names), Package Contents

    AC adapter labels AX-KO1885 (Approx. 2 m) Affix the AC adapter label to the cable of the provided AC adapter. * Using the wrong AC adapter with the AD-8129TH may prevent the AD-8129TH or weighing devices from operating properly. * Confirm that the adapter type is correct for the local voltage and power receptacle type.

  • Page 6: Part Names

    2-1. Part names Printer cover Liquid crystal * Remove the protective film on the display if necessary. Power switch Keyboard Power connector Connector for the AC adapter RS-232C connector External input connector RS-232C and current loop connector (9 pin) for data transmission...

  • Page 7: Preparations

    Preparations 3-1. Connecting the AC adapter Instructions Confirm that the power switch is turned to off. Connect the power cable and AC adapter. Connect the DC plug of the AC adapter to the power connecter of the printer. Connect the AC plug to the outlet. Power switch Connection AC plug...

  • Page 8: Opening And Closing The Printer Cover

    3-2. Opening and closing the printer cover When installing and removing the printer paper, open the printer cover to allow these operations to be performed. Instructions Press the button on the right side of the printer cover. Lift the printer cover upwards. Button Printer cover Note...

  • Page 9: Installing The Printer Paper

    3-3. Installing the printer paper Instructions Place the printer paper so that its leading edge protrudes from the printing unit. Close the printer cover. Turn the power switch on. Press the key to feed the printer paper 5 or 6 cm out of the printing unit. 5 or 6 cm Thermal printer paper for printers (5 pcs)

  • Page 10: Test Printing

    The factory default communication settings are baud rate: 2400 bps, data length: 7 bits, parity: EVEN, stop bit: 1 bit. This is in accordance with the factory default settings for most of A&D's weighing devices. Weighing device rear side AD-8129TH * If the weighing device has a connector other than D-sub 9 pin, an RS-232C cable (sold separately) is required.

  • Page 11: Printing

    Printing 4-1. Printing out data from the weighing device Instructions Turn the printer power on. The factory default printing mode is "External key printing mode ( )". Connect the printer to the weighing device using a RS-232C or current loop cable. Transmit data to the printer from the weighing device.

  • Page 12: Basic Operations Of The Keys

    Basic Operations of the Keys There are two actions possible when pressing a key. 1. Press the key and release after the buzzer sounds PiPi 2. Press and hold the key (for approx. 2 seconds) and release after the buzzer sounds twice To prevent errors when making key operations, there is an interval until the buzzer sounds after pressing the key.

  • Page 13: Statistical Calculation Functions

    Statistical Calculation Functions In addition to printing out weighing values, the printer can also perform statistical calculation of the weighing values printed out. The printer always performs calculation processing while operating, so you can print out calculation results at the touch of a key whenever needed. 6-1.

  • Page 14: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings The basic settings allow easy key operations to perform minimum required settings such as clock and printing mode. The setting values are always backed up using the built-in battery, so those values are maintained in the memory even when the power is turned to OFF or the AC adapter is disconnected. Note If an alarm such as one long beep followed by three short beeps sounds when the power is turned to ON, the printer is prevented from printing properly and configuring settings for date...

  • Page 15: Printing Mode Settings

    7-3. Printing mode settings Standby mode 1. Press the key. 2. Press the key to switch the display. Current setting value 3. Press the key to confirm the setting. Press to switch To cancel the setting, press the key. the display. Press to switch the display * Refer to...

  • Page 16: Function Settings

    Function Settings The function settings are available for changes to communications and functions of the printer. These parameters are maintained in non-volatile memory, even if the AC adapter is removed. This function table menu consists of two layers. The first layer is the "Class" and the second layer is the "Item".

  • Page 17: Items List

    8-2. Items list Class Items Setting values Details and usage 1200 bps 2400 bps 4800 bps Baud rate 9600 bps 19200 bps Not used Serial interface Parity Even 8 bit Data length 7 bit 1 bit Stop bit 2 bit A&D standard format Subsequent values are for Data format *2...
  • Page 18 Class Items Setting values Details and usage Feeds one line after printing. Feeds two lines after printing. Feeds three lines after printing. Feeds four lines after printing. Feed Feeds five lines after printing. Feeds six lines after printing. Feeds seven lines after printing.
  • Page 19 Class Items Setting values Details and usage Has no function. Printing mode is Printed out “ ”. Paper feed Calculation results External input 1 printing Total printing Re-zero command Weighing value request command Has no function. Printing mode is Printed out Function settings “...

  • Page 20: Initializing The Function Settings

    8-3. Initializing the function settings When resetting the function settings values of the printer to factory settings, perform “Initializing ( )” in “8-2. Items list”. LCD display key: Initializes function settings to factory settings. PRN F/A key: Cancels initialization Inital? E (The function settings are not initialized.) 8-4.
  • Page 21 Dump printing mode ( Data transmitted from the weighing device is printed out without changes. Use these settings for GLP outputs, etc. of the weighing device. Set data output settings of the weighing device to output using the keys. key to transmit a weighing value request command (“ Q ” It is also possible to print by pressing the command).

  • Page 22: Chart Printing Mode

    8-5. Chart printing mode 1. Set the printing mode to “ ” and press the key to confirm. 2. Turn the power off and on. 3. Press the key to select a digit to be transformed in chat and press the key to confirm.

  • Page 23: Descriptions For The External Input Connector

    8-6. Descriptions for the external input connector By using the external input connectors, operations such as printing, paper feed or re-zero on a weighing device away from the printer can be performed. The printer has two external inputs. Those operations can be set by “External input 1 ( )”...

  • Page 24: Password Lock Function

    Password Lock Function This function is used to set a password to allow only an administrator who knows the password to change the date or time setting and function settings. The operator can change the ID number even while the password lock function is in use.

  • Page 25: Where The Password Is Entered

    9-2. Where the password is entered When the password is enabled ( ), the password must be entered by using the setting operations described below. 1. To enter the function settings: With the power off, turn the power on while pressing and holding the key.

  • Page 26: Interface Specifications

    10. Interface Specifications 10-1. RS-232C The printer is a DTE device. Connect a weighing device (DCE) to the printer using a straight through cable. Transmission system : EIA RS-232C Transmission form : Asynchronous, bi-directional, half duplex : 1200､2400 * ､4800､9600､19200 bps Data format : Baud rate Terminator : <CR><LF>...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    11. Maintenance 11-1. Care and cleaning Do not use organic solvents or chemical cloth to clean the printer. Clean the printer with a lint free cloth that is moistened with a mild detergent. Do not disassemble the printer. Use the original packing material for transportation. 11-2.
  • Page 28 Phenomenon Possible cause, remedy The printer cannot receive weighing values because the printer is set to “Manual printing mode” [ MANUAL] in the function settings. * Manual printing mode is used to print weighing values each time the key on the printer is pressed while the weighing values are being continuously transmitted from the weighing device to the printer.
  • Page 29 Phenomenon Possible cause, remedy The printer cannot receive weighing values because it is set to “Auto printing mode” [ ] in the function settings. * Auto printing mode of the printer is used to automatically print weighing values only when the printer detects a change in a weighing value while weighing values are being continuously transmitted from the weighing device to the printer.
  • Page 30 Phenomenon Possible cause, remedy Digits to be charted are selected because the printer is set to chart printing mode [ 1. To print weighing values using keys on the weighing device Initialize the settings for the printer. Refer to “8-3. Initializing the function settings”...
  • Page 31 Phenomenon Possible cause, remedy This issue often appears when the printer is used with the HV-C-K series. Printing cannot Settings for the printer be done after 11-3-8 - Printing mode: “Dump printing mode” [ tare (HV-C-K series) Refer to “7-3. Printing mode settings”...

  • Page 32: When Problems Cannot Be Resolved

    11-4. When problems cannot be resolved Phenomenon, desired action Remedy 1. Press and hold the key to feed paper until the printed results can be seen. 2. Paper can also be fed automatically after the weighing values are The printed results 11-4-1 printed.
  • Page 33 Phenomenon, desired action Remedy 1) Settings for the weighing device - Set for the weighing device to “Perform the GLP output”. 2) Settings for the printer - Printing mode: Dump printing mode [ Refer to “7-3. Printing mode settings” in “7.
  • Page 34 Phenomenon, desired action Remedy Press and hold the key to enter time setting mode. Press and hold the key to enter date setting mode. Enter values using the numerical keypad in each setting mode to set To change settings of date or time.

  • Page 35: Asking For Repair

    Phenomenon, desired action Remedy Confirm the software version by following the procedure below. 1) Turn the power of the printer off by using the power switch on the right side of the printer. 2) When the power of the printer is turned on again, the printer’s Confirming the software 11-4-16 version...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    12. Specifications Printing method Thermal type 13 dots × 28 dots Character specifications 1.5(W) × 2.6(H) mm Number of characters printed 24 characters per line Operating temperature range 0 °C to 40 °C Operating humidity range 20 % to 85 %RH (No condensation) Storage temperature range −10 °C to 50 °C Storage humidity range...

  • Page 37: Sold Separately

    12-2. Sold separately Thermal paper for printers (5 pcs) AX-PP147-S This is thermal paper of 57.5 mm width × Approx. 30 m length. Dust-free thermal paper for printers (10 pcs) AX-PP183-S This is dust-free thermal paper that is available for use in cleanrooms. 57 mm width ×...
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  • Page 40 Back cover: A&D Global A&D Company, Limited 3-23-14 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013, JAPAN Telephone: [81] (3) 5391-6132 Fax: [81] (3) 5391-1566 A&D ENGINEERING, INC. 47747 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, California 94539, U.S.A. Tel: [1] (800) 726-3364 Weighing Support:[1] (888) 726-5931 Inspection Support:[1] (855) 332-8815 A&D INSTRUMENTS LIMITED Unit 24/26 Blacklands Way, Abingdon Business Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1DY United Kingdom...

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