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LABEL PRINTING SCALE NETS OPERATING MANUAL FULL GRAPHIC VER 1.00...
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PREFACE ® ACOM would like to thank you for purchasing our model NETS, Price Computing Label/Receipt Printing Scale. We are committed to create high quality with low maintenance products and are supplying diligent customer service with our valuable customers. This manual contains information on...
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Label Number …………………………….. 29 Barcode Number …………………………. 30 Ingredients ………………………………… 30 Nutrition Facts ……………………………. 30 Cooking ……………………………………. 31 2. PLU Speed keys ………………………………..31 3. Store Settings ….…………………………..32 Store Name ……………………………… 33 Group Name ……………………………... 33 Operator Name …………………………. 34 Sales Message ………………………….
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Password Change ……………………..75 Memory Table Test …………………….76 Sales Mode PLU Key & Calling Up PLUs ………………………77 Zero Key .….…….….….…….….….……………… 79 Tare key ……………………………………………. 79 Save Key(Label) ...….….….….…..…………… 80 Auto Key(Label) ……………………………………. 81 Set Key ……………………………………………… 82 Label/Receipt Key …………………………………... 82 REFUND/Esc Key ….….….….…..…………….
Using an advanced 100mm/second printer, the NETS issues crisp, clear, and easy-to-read labels every time. With many other features like 60 Speed Keys, password protection, and high capacity weighing we are certain that you will find the NETS will meet all of your scale needs. Specifications...
Options & Accessories The following options are available through your ACOM dealer: Description Part Number TCP/IP communication 260-10007-020010 Cash drawer relay output RS-232 Scale-to-Scale Cable 600-10007-00001M (Contact your local ACOM NETS Software Package dealer.) For any type of service or troubleshooting, please contact your nearest ACOM dealer.
Box Contents Your Nets scale should come with the following. Parts Name Units IN CARTON BOX STYROFOAM BODY POLY BAG MANUAL POLY BAG AC CORD MANUAL PAN SCREWS CAL SEALING FUSE 4-10 CAL PLATE 4-11 BRACKET COVER 4-12 FUSE POLY BAG...
Scale Overview The NETS is a simple price computing label printing scale. There are certain parts of the scale that you may need to become familiar with in order to properly maintain and operate the scale.
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Front View: The Weight Display is where all weight data is displayed. The Unit Price Display is where the scale displays price-per-kilo data as well as the Piece count for By Count items. The Total Price Display is where the scale shows the Total Price. The Alpha Display is where the scale displays the PLU Name.
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The Printer Cassette is a drawer mechanism that is pulled out of the scale in order to load new label rolls or service the printer. The Thermal Print Head is the printing element that prints the thermal labels. Never touch this part as it can get extremely hot during the print cycle.
Auto-clear will clear out the tare and price whenever the weight returns to gross zero. Printer & Label Installation The NETS has a high speed thermal printer that prints at 100 mm per second (4” per second.) It has a heavy-duty removable cassette drawer that is used to load the thermal labels into the scale.
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Remove discard cardboard label core which should located on the Label Roll Spool making sure NOT to throw out the Label Roll Spool (b). Make sure to also discard excess labels and/or backing paper along the label path. The label path is shown in red on the Installation sticker in the cassette drawer.
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5) Next, thread the backing paper under the Label Guide bobbin (j) so that the backing paper is NOT between Platen (d) and the Label Guide bobbin (j). 6) Then, wind the backing paper over the Pick-up Motor Shaft (e) about 1 turn.
Numeric Keypad The Numeric keypad is the 25 keys on the right-side of the keyboard. ZERO Key is used to manually set the zero point. TARE Key is used to enter and clear manual or sampled tares. AUTO Key is used to turn Auto-print mode on or off. SAVE Key is used to turn Save mode on or off.
Speed Keys The Alpha Keypad functions as Speed keys whenever you are in sales mode. The NETS has 60 Speed keys that are programmable to select any 60 PLUs you desire. By default, Speed keys 1 to 60 are assigned PLUs 1 to 60 respectively.
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Change Price Key is used to access the PLU Quick Price Change programming feature from the Main Menu. Date Printing Key is used to enable & disable the Temporary Date Print Inhibit. Select Format Key is used to select the Quick Label Format setting feature.
Do not attempt to affect repairs to this equipment; unlicensed individuals affecting repairs on legal for trade devices can be subject to fines in all 50 states as well as voiding your warrantee. Contact your local ACOM Dealer for service or repairs.
Maintenance This scale’s exterior should be cleaned with a damp cloth or rag and a mild soap solution. Do not spray any liquids directly onto the NETS. Always spray any cleaning fluids onto the cloth rag you are using to wipe the scale.
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TPH every time you change the label roll or whenever a label becomes stuck on the TPH. If you cannot remove a stuck label or clean the TPH, DO NOT attempt to fix the problem yourself; instead, contact your local ACOM Dealer.
If you require more thorough or robust cleaning, please contact your ACOM Dealer. Power Requirements The NETS is designed to be used virtually anywhere in the world. Like many appliances of today, the NETS is designed with an automatically switch power supply (SMPS.) This allows operation when connected to an AC source supplying 85V to 240V AC at 50/60Hz.
With that in mind, please make sure that the power outlet used with the NETS is a dedicated line with no high-noise devices (such as compressors, motors, etc.) plugged into the same line. Also, make sure that the wiring for the outlet is correct. If you are uncertain, please contact a certified electrician or your local Dealer.
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Place the platter on the scale platform and then connect the AC cord to the NETS. The AC cord (power cord) goes connected to the left-side of the scale; there is a label on the scale by the connector ports which indicates what each connector is for.
Changing this feature is only permitted by licensed individuals. There are only two places where the NETS will show the password entry screen: 1 to enter the Main Menu and 2 to void PLU sales. If you press SET or from Sales Mode (Initial State) you will see Func.
Main Menu The Main Menu is where you can set all of your PLU programming, system options, and sales reports. The NETS menu tree is organized as follows: 1. PLU: Create & Edit 5: Label Feed Adjustment 2. PLU: Speed Keys 6: Gap Threshold 3.
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Italicized items are menu items that are NOT displayed by the scale although they are accessible by typing there corresponding menu numbers. “PLU Quick Price Change” menu item is accessible from the Main Menu by pressing . The 8 bolded Items are listed by the scale in the Main Menu.
1. PLU Create & Edit Price Look Ups (PLUs) are the basic stock units of the NETS scale and are also referred to Stock Keeping Units (SKUs); however, these are really the same thing. PLUs have several properties which can be programmed by the user.
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Additionally, if you were to measure the volume (or net weight) of the contents you would find that you are getting a slightly larger amount than stated on the package. Now you are ready to program PLUs on the NETS!
To Create or Edit PLUs: 1. Enter ‘Main menu’, and follow 1 steps below. 2. Press . The displays will show: 3. Enter the PLU number you wish to create or edit. As you type the PLU number, you will see it in the Total Price display. The default PLU number in the Total Price Display (“0”) can change after you program several PLUs.
7. You can press to store the PLU as-is and go to step 28 SAVE or you can press PRINT or to continue to step 8. Enter 8. The next screen is the Commodity Name Line 2. This is the second line of your PLU name descriptor.
13. You can press to store the PLU as-is or you can press SAVE or to continue to step 14. PRINT or Enter 14. The next screen is the PLU Price. This is where you assign a price-per-pound for a By Weight PLU or price-per-piece for a By Count PLU.
For example, in “by weight mode”, if you want to sale the product with discount unit price 2.00 from 1.000kg in spite of unit price 2.10, you need to Input 1.000 to “Disc Weight” and 2.00 to “Disc Price.” In “by count mode, the “Disc Weight” will be shown as “Disc Pcs”. This function is for when you need to discount price of quantity.
21. You can press to store the PLU as-is and go to step 34 or SAVE you can press PRINT or to continue to step 22. Enter 22. The next screen is the PLU Tax. This is where you assign the PLU to a tax.
27. You can press to store the PLU as-is or you can press SAVE PRINT or to continue to step 28. Enter 28. The next screen is the PLU Ingredients Line 1. There are 10 lines of ingredients and 56 characters per line for a maximum total of 560 characters of ingredients per PLU.
1 step. 2. PLU Speed Keys The NETS has 60 Speed Keys that can be assigned PLU numbers so that PLUs can be quickly accessed in Sales mode. By default, Speed Keys 1 to 60 are assigned to PLUs 1 to 60, respectively. If you need to...
Press Speed Key 1. Enter ‘Main menu’, and follow 1 steps below. 2. Press 3. Press the Speed key you wish to view or assign and go to step 4 OR press SET to go back to the Initial State. 4.
3-1. Store Name You can print the store name and address or any other pertinent information, at the bottom of each label; however, not all labels or label formats have a space for the store name at the bottom. Additionally, some formats may have a line or character-per-line limitation not mentioned here.
To program the group names: 1. Enter ‘Main menu’, and follow 2 steps below. 2. Press 3. Enter the group number you wish to edit. This number must be from 1 to 20. You will see the group number in the Total Price Display.
3. Enter the operator number you wish to edit. This number must be from 1 to 25. You will see the operator number in the Total Price Display. 4. Press PRINT or Enter 5. Type a operator name that you wish to use for this operator. As you type the name, you will see it displayed in the Alpha Display.
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5. Type a sale message name that you wish to use for this sale message. As you type the name, you will see it displayed in the Alpha Display. 6. Press PRINT or Enter 7. The sale message name was stored and the scale automatically moves on to the next sale message number which is displayed in the Total Price display.
3-5. Scroll Message You can print the scroll message and address or any other pertinent information in receipt mode at the bottom of each receipt; You can type the message. To program the Sale Message: 1. Enter ‘Main menu’, and follow 2 steps below. 2.
3-6. Tax You can print the Tax in receipt mode at the bottom of each receipt; You should enter the percentage of tax. Additionally, If you wish to print the Tax at the bottom of receipt, you should set P1-11 PLU Tax. To program the Tax: 1.
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< PLU data, Account > < Store name, Group, Operator, Sale MSG, Tax >...
4. Time & Date To program the scale’s time and date: 1. Enter ‘Main menu’, and follow 1 step below. 2. Press 3. Using the numeric keys, enter the date in format (1.Year 2. Month 3.Day 4.Hour 5.Minute 6.Second) You will see the date you typed in the Total Price Display.
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*) Capacities 1. 6kg -> 40 2. 6kg dual -> 20 3. 15kg -> 100 4. 15kg dual -> 80 5. 30kg -> 200 6. 30kg dual -> 100 If you set normal, total price can not be rounded. If you set Half, total price can be rounded in receipt mode.
4. Press PRINT SET to save the setting and return to the Initial State. Default speedkey is 60. If you want to use 120 speedkey, you can Use this function. When you press preset key once again, you can Use new 60 speedkey at keypad. To select Double Speedkey: 1.
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2. Press 3.Press for “Single User” or for “Multi User”. The default setting is 1. 4. Press PRINT SET to save the setting and return to the Initial State. When 4.EAN-13[DDIIIIPPPPPP] is set in the P7-4-1 barcode type menu, the 2-digit barcode that created in ID Assignment is printed at the position of DD.
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3. You can use to move. 4. Enter the Operator number you wish to assign the scale to. This number must be from 0 to 25. As you type the number, you will see it in the Total Price Display. 5.
4. Press PRINT SET . 5. You are back in the Initial State. The NETS can support the printing of various date formats: Year-Month-Day, Month-Day-Year and Day-Month-Year To modify the Date Format: 1. Enter ‘Main menu’, and follow 3 steps below.
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SET to save the setting and return to the Initial State. If you have multiple NETS scale, you can transfer the data between master scale and slave scale. If you are programming in the Master scale, Input scale counter is inputted the number of scale you have. Its’...
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Slave value must be “1”. Master value is “1~99”. As you type the number, you will see it in the Total Price Display. 5. Press PRINT SET . 6. You are back in the Initial State. You should input IP, Gateway, Subnet mask in PC & Scale. If you are using Hub, You must use direct cable.
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5. Press PRINT SET . 6. You are back in the Initial State. To set Scale Network (Net Port): 1. Enter ‘Main menu’, and follow 3 steps below. 2. Press 3. You can use to move 4. This is a port number for general TCP/IP network. You can input and use its’...
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5. Press PRINT SET . 6. You are back in the Initial State. To set Scale Network (Server Net Port): 1. Enter ‘Main menu’, and follow 3 steps below. 2. Press 3. You can use to move 4. This is for network transaction. You can input and use its’ number as 5005.
Account Report The NETS has the ability to keep track of the sales transactions that it issues. Both X1 and X2 are not cleared by those reporting. Those are cleared by printing and clearing Z1 report and Z2 report. Both X1 and Z1 report is a pair.
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4. The scale will print the report. When the scale is done, printing press SET to return to the Initial State or, go to step 3 if you want a report for another group. Below is an example of a Group Sales Report which is printed on a blank label and on receipt: Group Reports explained (Label): X# : GROUP REPORT...
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The 8 line contains the total pieces sold for this Group (By Count). The 9 line contains the dollar amount sold for this group. 2. X1 : PLU When you perform a PLU Sales Report, the scale will print a report the ones you specify.
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The 8 line contains the date of the last time the Z report was taken. The Z report clears the sales records. PLU Reports explained: The 1 line contains the date of the last time the Z# report was taken. Start: DD/MM/YYYY - HH:MM The 2 line contains today’s date.
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Operator Reports explained: The 1 line contains the date of the Start : DD/MM/YYYY - HH:MM last time the Z# report was taken. End : DD/MM/YYYY - HH:MM The 2 line contains today’s date. SCALE : ## The 3 line contains the scale number of the scale that generated X# Operator ## Total this report.
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3. Enter the SCALE number you want a report for (1 to 25 or 0 for all active SCALE) and then press PRINT . 4. The scale will print the report. When the scale is done, printing press to return to the Initial State or go to step 3 if you want a report for another operator.
6-2. X2-Report In case of X2-Report. Has a same procedure to print out with X1-Report. 6-3. Z-Report When you perform a Z Report, the scale can print a Z Report and then can clear all sales data. Once you do this report you cannot do any of the X reports until you generate some sales.
You can choose one of them Y(1): Yes, or N(0): No. Label Settings 7-1. Label / Receipt You can choose the print mode. If you set Label mode, the gap sensor and the peel off sensor will perform. If you set Receipt mode, the gap sensor and the peel off sensor will not perform.
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3. Enter the Label Length number you wish to assign the scale to. This number must be from 30 to 120. As you type the number, you will see it in the Total Price Display. 4. Press PRINT SET . 5.
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Peel off sensor can be used to sense peel off the printed label. can choose the way to enable the mode of peel off sensor work or disable it. To set Select Peel Off Sensor: 1. Enter ‘Main menu’, and follow 3 steps below. 2.Press 3.Press for “Disable”...
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This problem occurs most often when you do not use ACOM Certified Labels. Here is a sample (blank) of the label that new NETS come with and some sample prints of labels that need adjustment:...
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The LFS is a number from 1 to 999; however, the scale will only accept those values listed in the Label Format Library, Appendix A. The NETS is compatible with many competitor label formats and labels: please check the appendix.
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SET . 5. You are back in the Initial State. The NETS can use the Gap Sensor or the Peel Sensor to Sense gaps between labels. If you constantly get the error message “Gap Sensor Error,” you may need to clean the Gap Sensor Assembly; however, if you get constant label feed or “Gap Sensor Errors”...
Press to finish and return to Sales Mode. Note that you may have change the Feed Adjustment value in order to properly align the printed text on the label. 7-3. Receipt Option To set Receipt Head Format: 1. Enter ‘Main menu’, and follow 3 steps below. 2.Press 3.Enter level of the receipt head format and press Print key, levels 30~120 are available.
To set Receipt Head Format: 1. Enter ‘Main menu’, and follow 3 steps below. 2. Press In the receipt mode, the sale message at P3-4 will be printed. 4. Press PRINT SET . 5. You are back in the Initial State. 7-4.
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European barcode that is equivalent to 8 digit UPC barcodes used in the US. EAN-8 is usually used to label very small packages. Finally, EAN-13 is a 13 digit barcode and NETS default to EAN-13 barcode. The NETS defaults to EAN-13 barcodes. Only if you are very knowledgeable in barcoding, should you attempt to change any of these settings.
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ECR/POS system; in which case, you must coordinate your scanner with your ECR/POS system. One last tip regarding POS systems: POS systems are usually personal computers that “look like” ECRs; whereas, ECRs are hardware devices that are dedicated to ECR use and are not as flexible and upgradeable as PCs.
5. Press PRINT SET . The strings must fill the entire field: UPC-A must be 11 characters long, UPC-B must be 12 characters long, EAN-8 must be 7 characters long and EAN-13 must be 12 characters long. The checksum character is mandatory and will automatically be appended at the end of the format string.
Select the number of the printing label that uses in the sale by count unit. To set Count Label Number: 1. Enter ‘Main menu’, and follow 2 steps below. 2. Press 3. Enter a Weight Label Number. This number must be from 1 to 240. 4.
5. You are back in the Initial State. 7-7. Select Label Item The NETS can prevent certain fields from printing on your labels. You may want to not print barcodes, store names, group codes, etc. Print Field Suppression allows you to do this.
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7. The next field is “Group Code.” Press to allow it to print or not to print. 8. The next field is “Barcode.” Press to allow it to print or not to print. 9. The next field is “Weight.” This refers to the Net Weight for By Weight PLUs.
19.The next field is “Operator”. Press to allow it to print or not to print. 20.The next field is “Month String”. Press to allow it to print not to print. 21. The next field is “Nutritional”. Press to allow it to all line print not to print.
ACOM Dealers. 8-2. Print PLU The NETS can display or print a list of all the scale’s PLUs. This can be very helpful when you do not have the NETS Software Package or do not have access to a computer. Whenever you are generating a printout of the PLU list, you want to make sure that your scale is loaded with enough labels to complete the job.
Initial State. 8-3. Delete PLU The NETS can store up to 1000 PLU. Although this is enough for most applications, there may come a time that you might want to delete some PLUs to remove unused or erroneous PLUs.
To Delete the PLU List: 1. Enter ‘Main menu’, and follow 2 steps below. 2. Press 3. Using the numeric keys, type the PLU number that you want the list to start from. 4. out the next one; therefore, we recommend that you do not thread the backing paper to the pick-up spool for this operation.
If you forget your password, you will NOT be able to access the scale; the only way to correct this problem is to call your ACOM Dealer who may have to clear out ALL of the scale’s memory and completely reprogram the scale, which may or may not incur additional charges.
Select No.1 is for changing. Select No.2 is for no changing. 4. Once the scale is finished changing, press SET to exit and return to the Initial State. 8-6. Memory Table Test If you ever want to know how much more memory space you have left or how many more PLUs you can program, you can use this feature.
Other Additional useful functions: PLU Key & Calling Up PLUs Sales mode is the Initial State. This is where you do all of your sales transactions. The basic “blueprint” of a scales transaction is : In By Weight & Label Start at the Initial State Select a PLU (Calling Up a PLU) Place the item on the scale...
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In By Weight & Receipt & Multi User Start at the Initial State Select a PLU (Calling Up a PLU) Place the item on the scale Press the assigned operator key. Then the Weight Display is displayed Operator Number. And the Unit Price Display is displayed the number of the item and the number of the void.
Selecting or “Calling Up” a PLU: 1. Start in Sales mode. 2. Type the PLU number and press or press a Speed Key. The Zero Key You can use the ZERO key to correct a deviation from zero so long as there is no PLU called up and the “Net”...
Sampled tares: Sampled tares are tares that are acquired from the weight on the platter. For example, if you have a container that you wish to tare but you do not know what the weight of it is you can: 1.
Whenever you wish to use the same tare, price, or PLU for many transactions you may want to use the key. The SAVE SAVE does not automatically print, it only prevents ACF from happening. If you want to also automatically print you can use the key in AUTO conjunction with the...
The Set Key You can use the SET key to enter the Main Menu from the Initial State or to go to the Initial State from the Main Menu. and you can discount with numeric key , no sale open with numeric key The Label/Receipt Key You can use the key to choose the printing mode.
6. The Alpha Display is show the dollar amount of refund. In you do not have refund item case, how to refund the item : 1. Start from the Initial State. 2. Select a PLU (Calling Up a PLU) 3. Press REFUND / ESC 4.
Place the item on the scale Press the then a label is printed. The Weight Display is displayed ADD character. And the Unit Price Display is displayed the number of sold item and the number of the void. The Total Price Display is displayed Total Price. The Alpha Display shows “SUB TOTAL”...
The For Key key is used to convert By Weight PLUs into By Count PLUs. And you can use it for percent discount in receipt mode. To use the For key with By Weight PLUs: 1. Start from the Initial State. 2.
If you were to press , then the above text field would be changed as follows: The Feed Key key is used to feed out labels from the printer. You can FEED use the key at any time in Sales mode. To use the FEED FEED just press it at and a label will be issued immediately.
TPH has been scratched or damaged. Call your ACOM Dealer for service. Do not attempt to service the TPH yourself! The TPH has high voltage and can get extremely hot during normal use and even hotter in some “damaged”...
Void Function acts like a sales voiding key whenever you are REFUND / ESC in Sales mode. It is used to subtract the price of damaged or returned packages whose sales were issued by the scale. This is done in order for the scale to keep more accurate sales data.
Change & Tender Print (Receipt) You can print change and tender on receipt. To use Change & Tender function : Start from the Initial State. Press in the SUB TOTAL view . X / Sub Total Enter the price of tender & change from 0.00 to 999999.99. Press PRINT or Enter Multi User operation (Receipt)
PC to Scale Data Transfer You can use your PC to store data files for the NETS scale, all you need to do is to purchase the NETS Software Package. Contact your local ACOM Dealer for purchasing options. This is NOT a network function nor can it become one.
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ACOM Inc. Head Office & Factory ; 679-1 Yugyo-Ri, Gunnae-Myun, Pocheon-Si, Kyunggi-Do, 487-872 Korea Tel : +82 31 531 2205 Fax : +82 31 531 9199 Homepage : www.acominc.co.kr E-mail : acominc@hitel.net Printed in Korea...
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