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Shimadzu EP-90 Instruction Manual

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M055-E017
Shimadzu Electronic Printer
Instruction Manual
EP-90
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATION. SAVE THIS MANUAL.

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  • Page 1 M055-E017 Shimadzu Electronic Printer Instruction Manual EP-90 READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION. SAVE THIS MANUAL.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    This includes areas where the balance is expose to dust or flammable gases and liquids. • Use the AC adapter specified by Shimadzu. To prevent electric shock, never disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter is designed for indoor use only. Do not use the AC adapter in exterior environments or where it may be splashed by water.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration Of Conformity Shimadzu Corporation declares that the following product: EP-90 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Precautions Declaration Of Conformity 1. Introduction ..................1 2. Packing List and Component Names............2 2.1 Packing list ....................... 2 2.2 Main unit components ....................2 3. Installation ....................3 3.1 Installation Site......................3 3.2 Power ........................3 3.3 Installation ........................ 5 3.3.1 Connecting to power (when using AC adapter)..........
  • Page 5 Contents 4.10 Combined Use of Functions ................... 20 4.11 Print-out Examples by Function ................21 5. Communication and Other Settings............25 5.1 DIP Switches ......................25 5.2 Settings........................26 5.2.1 Communication Setting 1 (Baud rate)............26 5.2.2 Communication Setting 2 (Parity) ..............26 5.2.3 Communication Setting 3 (Delimiter) ............

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Commands for printing, taring, auto print and other balance functions can be sent to the balance with the EP-90 printer keys. ID number, sample number, date and time can be input when printing the measurement results. Statistic...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Installation

    3. Installation 3. Installation Installation Site Caution For safe and proper operation, avoid sites where EP-90 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-90 can be operated either with AC adapter or with batteries.
  • Page 9 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-90 is not in use, disconnect AC adapter from power source.

  • Page 10: Installation

    3. Installation Installation 3.3.1 Connecting to power (when using AC adapter) Verify power switch is off. Connect AC adapter to EP-90. 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 11: 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-90 is delivered) Turn power switch ON.
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Balance

    3. Installation Connecting the Balance Cable connection Turn OFF the balance and EP-90. Firmly attach connection cable to the I/O connectors of the balance and EP-90. Turning power ON/OFF Follow the sequence below when turning ON/OFF. (1) When turning ON Turn ON the balance first and then EP-90.

  • Page 14: Functions And Operation

    4. Functions and Operation 4. Functions and Operation Key Switches and Functions Basic operation requires keys and functions marked by bold frame only. Description Function Key category Main / Name of Command Key / Name Function Sub Function attached code sent (when (When Function lamp is ON) (*1)
  • Page 15 Function lamp is ON. (*2) Pressing the indicated key of EP-90 is equivalent to sending the command code here from a computer to the balance. For further information on command codes, refer to the balance’s instruction manual. When the connected balance is not equipped with the concerned function, the command is not recognized.

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    Turn off EP-90’s functions if they are not desired for each component. Basic Operation While weighed result is displayed on the balance, if PRINT key of EP-90 or PRINT key of the balance is pressed, the displayed value will be printed out with an indication of the weighing unit.

  • Page 17: Id Number

    4. Functions and Operation ID Number 4.3.1 Setting ID number The ID number is a 10 digit character string which can consist of both numerals and decimal points. When fewer than 10 digits are entered, zeros fill in to the left of the entered numbers to total 10 digits.

  • Page 18: Sample Number

    4. Functions and Operation Sample Number 4.4.1 Setting sample number Sample number is counted up at each data output. The sample number is a 10 digit integer that cannot include a decimal point. When an integer of fewer than 10 digits is entered, zeros fill from the left to total 10 digits.

  • Page 19: Xk Mode

    4. Functions and Operation xK Mode 4.5.1 Setting constant K The constant K is a positive number of 8 or fewer digits including one decimal point. [setting procedure] Verify function lamp is off. If not, press FUNC key to turn it off. Verify xK lamp is off.

  • Page 20: Statistic Calculation Mode

    4. Functions and Operation Statistic Calculation Mode While STAT. Lamp is on, EP-90 collects each mass value that is printed from the balance and performs statistical calculations on these values when each set is complete. 4.6.1 Setting statistical calculation mode Press STAT key when STAT.
  • Page 21 The number of significant figures is 7 in EP-90. The calculated values may contain errors due to the smaller number of digits of weighing data depending on the balance model.

  • Page 22: Comparator Mode (Checkweighing)

    4. Functions and Operation Comparator Mode (checkweighing) When COMP lamp is on and mass value from the balance is printed, checkweighing result “LOW”, “OK” or “HIGH” will be attached to each mass value. Checkweighing is performed according to the two preset thresholds as below. HIGH (over) HIGH threshold OK (pass)

  • Page 23: Turning Comparator Mode On

    4. Functions and Operation 4.7.2 Turning comparator mode on Press COMP key when COMP. lamp is off. COMP. lamp turns on and comparator mode will be entered. The currently set thresholds are printed out. 4.7.3 Turning comparator mode off Press COMP key when COMP.

  • Page 24: Auto Print Mode

    . The auto print function of the balance is activated and Auto Print lamp of EP-90 will be illuminated. (2) Press TARE key or O/T key of the balance or EP-90. The balance display will be zeroed. (3) Place the sample on the balance pan. The weighed result will be automatically printed out when the display stabilizes.

  • Page 25: Combined Use Of Functions

    Combined use of functions of EP-90 printer and functions of the balance Balance that involves data output. At every mass data output, these EP-90’s functions operate the same way as when mass data is output by pressing the print key.

  • Page 26: Print-Out Examples By Function

    4. Functions and Operation 4.11 Print-out Examples by Function Printing position 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Basic Data Print 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 0 .
  • Page 27 4. Functions and Operation xK Print-out 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 . 5 6 8 6 . 8 2 8 0 4 Statistical Calculation Print-out 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 .
  • Page 28 4. Functions and Operation 10. Date, Time, ID Number and xK Print-out 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 D A T E 2 0 0 6 - 0 2 - 1 0 T I M E 1 5 .
  • Page 29 4. Functions and Operation 13. Date, Time, ID Number and Statistical Calculation Print-out (ID number can be printed only prior to entering statistical calculation mode.) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 D A T E 2 0 0 6 - 0 2 - 1 0 T I M E...

  • Page 30: Communication And Other Settings

    5. Communication and Other Settings 5. Communication and Other Settings In EP-90 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 31: 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 OFF*...

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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-90 and the balance was wrong. (→ See 3.4 Connecting the Balance) The printed characters deviate.

  • Page 35: 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) 321-62685-01 Roll 60mm dia. Ink ribbon cartridge 321-61111-05 Standard type, black ink Consumables Item Part No.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Dimensions

    10. Dimensions 10. Dimensions (mm)

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