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- Page 1 321-62706-21B Nov. 2008 Shimadzu Electronic Printer Instruction Manual EP-80 Read the instruction manual thoroughly before you use the product. Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
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Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration Of Conformity Shimadzu Corporation declares that the following product: EP-80 Electronic Printer conforms to the following directives. Directives EMC directive 89/336/EEC amended by 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC EN55022: 1994 / A1: 1995 / A2: 1997 (Class B) EN55024: 1998 EN61000-3-2: 1995 /A1: 1998 /A2: 1998, EN61000-3-3: 1995... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Declaration Of Conformity 1. Introduction ................... 1 2. Packing List and Component Names ............5 Packing list .......................5 Main unit components ....................5 3. Installation ..................... 6 Installation Site ......................6 Power ........................6 Installation ........................8 3.3.1 Connecting to power (when using AC adapter) ..........8 3.3.2 Loading batteries (when using batteries) - Page 6 Contents 8. Parts List ....................20 9. Specifications ..................21 10. Dimensions ..................22 - ii -...
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Page 7: Introduction
1. Introduction 1. Introduction Shimadzu Electronic Printer EP-80 is designed to be used with Shimadzu Electronic Balances. It is easy to operate and useful for a wide range of applications and measurement administration. Capability of battery operation is convenient for field use and transportation. Printing method is impact dot on normal paper, which is suitable for long term storage. - Page 8 Shimadzu does not guarantee that the WindowsDirect communication function will operate without problems on all PCs. Shimadzu will accept no responsibility for any trouble that arises as a result of using this function. You are recommended to back up all important data and programs in advance.
- Page 9 Prohibitions You could sustain an electric shock or the product could operate abnormally. If you believe that the balance has failed, contact your Shimadzu representative. Use the balance with the specified power supply and voltage. Using the printer with an incorrect power supply or voltage will lead to fire or trouble Instructions with the printer.
- Page 10 If the printer has to be stored for a long time, store it in the packaging box in which it was delivered. Do not connect anything other than balance specified by Shimadzu. In order to avoid trouble, always connect balance in accordance with the directions Prohibitions in this manual.
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Page 11: Packing List And Component Names
2. Packing List and Component Names 2. Packing List and Component Names Packing list Unpack and verify that the following standard packed items (one each) are present. Connection Cable Printer Main Unit Printer Paper and Printer Paper Shaft Instruction manual AC Adapter The shape of the supplied AC adapter may differ from the figure above. -
Page 12: Installation
3. Installation 3. Installation Installation Site Caution For safe and proper operation, avoid sites where EP-80 is exposed to the following: • Corrosive or flammable gasses • Dust, wind, electromagnetic waves, or magnetic fields • Direct sunlight • Extreme temperature, temperature changes or humidity Power EP-80can be operated either with AC adapter or with batteries. - Page 13 Remove batteries when printer is not in use for a long period. Caution Use the AC adapter supplied by Shimadzu representative only. (DC 9V-12V, 2A) Using other adapters may cause failure. When EP-80 is not in use, disconnect AC adapter from power source.
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Page 14: Installation
3. Installation Installation 3.3.1 Connecting to power (when using AC adapter) Verify power switch is off. Connect AC adapter to EP-80. Connect AC adapter to designated power source. Switch OFF Power Source Power Cable Switch ON The shape of the supplied AC adapter may differ from the figure above. -
Page 15: Loading Printer Paper
Verify there are no bends or folds in the paper end. Insert printer paper shaft to the center of the paper roll as shown in the figure. (Printer paper shaft is inserted when EP-80 is delivered) Turn power switch ON. - Page 16 3. Installation Keep pressing [FEED] key while inserting the printer paper end into the slot of the printer mechanism as shown in the figure. Feed the paper until its end comes out. Place printer paper shaft on the bearings and tension the paper. Bearing Close printer paper cover.
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Page 17: Connecting The Balance
3. Installation Connecting the Balance Cable connection Turn OFF the balance and EP-80. Firmly attach connection cable to the I/O connectors of the balance and EP-80. Turning power ON/OFF Follow the sequence below when turning ON/OFF. (1) When turning ON Turn ON the balance first and then EP-80. -
Page 18: Functions And Operation
Output from the Balance While weighed result is displayed on the balance, if [PRINT] key of EP-80 or [PRINT] key of the balance is pressed, the displayed value will be printed out with an indication of the weighing unit. - Page 19 The number of significant figures is 7 in EP-80. The calculated values may contain errors due to the smaller number of digits of data depending on the balance model.
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Page 20: Auto Print Mode
BW-K/BX-K series, select one of the several auto print modes in the balance's function menu. When auto print function is turned ON with [PRINT] key of EP-80, the auto print mode which is currently set will be activated. Switching between auto print modes can... -
Page 21: Communication And Other Settings
5. Communication and Other Settings 5. Communication and Other Settings In EP-80 electronic printer, five settings including three communication settings can be selected with the DIP switches. The default setting of the three communication settings are Shimadzu electronic balance standard settings. Therefore, the communication settings do not have to be changed to communicate with the balance. -
Page 22: Settings
5. Communication and Other Settings Settings There are 8 DIP switches numbered from 1 to 8. 5 items including 3 communication settings can be set by DIP switches. Settings are listed in the following. * indicates the default settings. 5.2.1 Communication Setting 1 (Baud rate) DIP switch number Baud rate... -
Page 23: English / Japanese
5. Communication and Other Settings 5.2.4 English / Japanese Switches between English and Japanese for statistic calculation print out. DIP switch number Language OFF* English* Setting Japanese 5.2.5 Buzzer ON/OFF Switches buzzer sounding upon key operations DIP switch number Buzzer Setting... -
Page 24: Maintenance
6. Maintenance 6. Maintenance Refilling Printer Paper The red lines marked on the printer paper indicate the paper is running short. Replace with a new roll soon. For replacement, move printer paper shaft to the new roll from the old one. Refer to 3.3.3. Loading printer paper. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
• DIP switch settings have not been made effective. (→ Set DIP switch while power is off, then turn the power on.) • Sequence of switching power of EP-80 and the balance was wrong. (→ See 3.4 Connecting the Balance) The printed characters deviate. -
Page 26: Parts List
8. Parts List 8. Parts List Standard Items Item Part No. Remarks AC adapter 321-62688 INPUT:AC 100-240V Connection cable 321-62686-01 60 cm Printer paper (1 roll) See below Roll 60mm dia. Ink ribbon cartridge See below Standard type, black ink Consumables Item Part No. -
Page 27: Specifications
9. Specifications 9. Specifications Print method Impact dot Inking Ink ribbon Print format 24 digits / line (5 × 7 dot matrix) Printing Printing speed 2.7 lines / sec. (approx.) Character size 1.7mm (W) × 2.6mm (H) Printer paper Normal paper 57.5mm width Printer mechanism durability 1.5 million lines Operation temperature range... -
Page 28: Dimensions
10. Dimensions 10. Dimensions (mm)