CAS LP-2 User manual

2001, CAS®(USA) CORPORATION EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY 07073
LP-II
Electronic Price Computing
Label/Receipt Printing Scale
REV: 2.00 Jan. 2002

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 General.................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Model and Specifications ........................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Options and Accessories ............................................................................................................. 3
1.4 Dealers and Service...................................................................................................................... 4
2 Unpacking and Assembly ..................................................................................................................6
2.1Box Contents................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Assembly of Display Column ....................................................................................................... 7
3 Proper Operation .................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Environmental Considerations & Safety .........................................................................................8
3.2 Leveling and Location ................................................................................................................. 9
3.3 Dont’s ............................................................................................................................................ 10
3.4 Cleaning and Maintenance..................................................................................................... 11
3.5 Power Outlet and Requirements.............................................................................................. 12
4 Nomenclature ....................................................................................................................................14
4.1 Scale Overview ........................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Display and Indicators................................................................................................................ 15
4.3 Printer ............................................................................................................................................ 16
4.4 The Sales Mode Numeric Key Pad Configuration ( Standard )........................................... 17
4.5 The Sales Mode Numeric Key Pad Configuration ( USA ) .................................................... 20
4.6 The Program Mode Numeric Key Pad Configuration........................................................... 22
4.7 The Sales Mode PLU Key Pad Configuration .......................................................................... 24
4.8 The Program Mode PLU Key Pad Configuration.................................................................... 25
5 Quick Set-Up ......................................................................................................................................27
5.1 Installation of the Label Roll ...................................................................................................... 27
5.2 Basic Quick Start.......................................................................................................................... 29
6 Programming .....................................................................................................................................32
6.1 Main Menu ................................................................................................................................... 32
6.1.1 Store Settings .................................................................................................................... 33
6.1.2 Store Name, Address, & Number .................................................................................. 33
6.1.3 Security Control ................................................................................................................ 34
6.1.4 Department Names ........................................................................................................ 36
6.1.5 Scale Assignments ........................................................................................................... 37
6.1.6 Date and Time.................................................................................................................. 37
6.2 Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 38
6.2.1 Print Inhibiting ................................................................................................................... 38
6.2.2 Sales Messages................................................................................................................. 39
6.2.3 Scrolling Message ............................................................................................................ 39
6.2.4 Scrolling Sequence.......................................................................................................... 40
6.2.5 Tax Rates ........................................................................................................................... 41
6.2.6 Label Type......................................................................................................................... 41
6.2.7 Adjust Feed Length.......................................................................................................... 42
6.2.8 Origin.................................................................................................................................. 43
6.3 PLU Programming........................................................................................................................ 44
6.3.1 PLU Price Change ............................................................................................................ 44
6.3.2 Creating PLUs.................................................................................................................... 47

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6.3.3 Copying PLUs ....................................................................................................................54
6.3.4 Renumbering PLUs ...........................................................................................................55
6.3.5 Listing PLUs .........................................................................................................................55
6.3.6 Edit PLUs .............................................................................................................................56
6.3.7 Deleting PLUs.....................................................................................................................56
6.3.8 Edit PLU Text.......................................................................................................................57
6.4 Speed Key Programming...........................................................................................................57
6.5 Global Settings.............................................................................................................................58
6.6 Network management ..............................................................................................................59
7 Sale Modes.........................................................................................................................................60
7.1 REG, MGR, and RPK Modes .......................................................................................................60
7.2 REG Mode.....................................................................................................................................60
7.2.1 ZERO Key............................................................................................................................61
7.2.2 TARE Key ............................................................................................................................61
7.2.3 lb/kg Key............................................................................................................................62
7.2.4 ON/OFF Key.......................................................................................................................62
7.2.5 PLU/SHIFT Key and Speed keys ......................................................................................63
7.2.6 MISC PLU keys ...................................................................................................................63
7.2.7 FOR key ..............................................................................................................................65
7.2.8 1/2, 1/4, and 100 g keys ..................................................................................................66
7.2.9 Clear key ...........................................................................................................................67
7.2.10 ADD, VOID, and ST/TTL keys..........................................................................................67
7.2.11 SAVE key ..........................................................................................................................68
7.2.12 AUTO/MANUAL key........................................................................................................68
7.2.13 PRE-PACK key .................................................................................................................69
7.2.14 X key .................................................................................................................................69
7.2.15 RETURN key ......................................................................................................................70
7.2.16 OVERRIDE key .................................................................................................................71
7.2.17 DEPT key...........................................................................................................................72
7.2.18 Temporary Date Change .............................................................................................73
7.2.19 Temporary Date Print Inhibit.........................................................................................73
7.2.20 Temporary PLU Data Change......................................................................................74
7.3 MGR Mode ...................................................................................................................................74
7.4 RPK Mode .....................................................................................................................................75
8 .X and Z Modes..................................................................................................................................76
8.1 Reading Sales Summaries: X mode..........................................................................................76
8.1.1 PLU Sales ............................................................................................................................76
8.1.2 MISC PLU Sales ..................................................................................................................78
8.1.3 Group Sales.......................................................................................................................78
8.1.4 Department Sales ............................................................................................................79
8.1.5 Scale Sales.........................................................................................................................79
8.1.6 Hourly Sales .......................................................................................................................80
8.1.7 Clerk Sales .........................................................................................................................80
8.1.8 Summary Report...............................................................................................................80
8.2 Resetting Sales Summaries: Z mode.........................................................................................81

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Appendix A: Country Codes................................................................................................. 80
Appendix B: Label Formats ................................................................................................... 82
Appendix C: Brief Manual …………………………………………………………………………. 84
Warrantee

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1 General
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the CAS LP-2 price computing electronic printing scale. We have
designed this equipment with many advanced features, high quality construction, and user-friendly
menu driven programming. We are confident that you will find the CAS LP-2 scale will meet all of your
most demanding needs.
Sales data is easily acquired through many of the available reports which are quickly accessible
through the on-screen menus. Also available: 4 inch per second printing speed, 53 preset keys (106
using the SHIFT key), and several operation modes that enable you to control & limit access to the scale.
For larger operations, there is an in-store network that can have up to 32 scales. Another
powerful feature is RS-232 port, which can tie a scale to a personal computer (P.C.) for exporting or
importing program data. Because PLU and all other data files are kept locally in each scale’s RAM
memory, the scale’s speed is the same in a Network setting or as a stand-alone unit.
The LP-2 can be easily used with a wide variety of industry standard thermal labels. By simply
entering a label’s length and width dimensions, you can use practically any of them on the LP-2! You
can also use continuous strip labels or even thermal paper. You also can print logos, templates, Nutri-
Facts panels, ingredient messages, advertisement lines, and more.
Remember, for proper installation and maintenance please have your Authorized CAS Dealer
do the primary installation, programming, and demonstration. Your CAS Authorized Dealer also has a
wide variety of supplies, accessories, and expansion options for whatever your new and increasing
demands may require. Authorized CAS dealers are trained to help you with every aspect of the LP-2
and should you need servicing, they are expertly trained by CAS to assist you with virtually any problem.
The LP-2 also comes with a trial version the SP-2 software package. This software runs on any PC
using the Windows95/98/2000 operating system. You can use the SP-2 program for as long as you
would like. You can design your own label formats on your computer screen and save them to your
hard drive. With this WYSIWYG interface, the labels you see on-screen appear exactly “as they will
print.” You can also manage all of the LP-2’s programs and options like pricing, PLU programming, etc.
You can upload data from an LP-2 or download data, perfect as an emergency backup system. All
this and many more features are packed into the SP-2 software package. To purchase the full version
of the SP-2 system, contact the Authorized CAS Dealer nearest you.
To find the Authorized CAS Dealer nearest you, please visit our web-site at www.cas-usa.com.

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1.2 Model and Specifications
MODEL LP-2, (version 1.01)
CHARACTERS PER PLU Ingredients: 2000 char. MAX, PLU Name: 114 char. MAX
DISPLAYS WEIGHT: 5 digits (5 max)
UNIT PRICE: 6 digits (8 max)
TOTAL PRICE: 7 digits (9 max)
GENERAL
PROGRAMMABLE DATA
 Scrolling Messages : 32 @ 80 Char

Sales Messages : 32 @ 40 Char
 Store Name : 150 Char

Departments : 32 @ 20 Char
 Users/Clerks : 99 @ 20 Char

Label Formats : 999 @ 30 Char
 Label Formats : Over 50 Built-In

Origin : 400 @ 25 Char
INTERFACES RS-232 Serial Ports: COM1, COM2
LABEL SIZES Width: 10mm~80 mm (0.40 in.~3.15 in.)
Length: 20mm~170 mm (0.94 in.~6.69 in.)
Length: 850 mm (33.46 in.) max length using linked formats.
MAX TARE FULL CAPACITY
MEASUREMENT TYPE LOAD CELL
MEMORY CAPACITY Over 800 PLUs Standard memory configuration.
MEMORY OPTION Over 4000 PLUs Expanded with optional memory card.
NETWORK
SPECIFICATIONS
 32 Scales MAX (TCP/IP 99MAX)
 99 Clerks MAX

100m (0.06 miles) max cable length
 4 Mbps Network Speed
 Optional Network card required
OPERATING TEMP. -10° C~ 40° C (14° F~ 104° F)
PLU PROGRAMMABLE
DATA
 Department # : 1~32

PLU # : 1~999999
 Commodity Name : 114 Char

Label Format # : 1~999

Sales Message # : 1~32
 Unit : lb, kg

Group Code : 0~99
 Tax Rates : 0~3

Country Code : 0~999
 Sell By Date : 0~999 days

Cook By Date : 0~999 days
 Tare Weight : 0~Capacity

Price : 0.00~9999.99
 Sale Weight : 0~Capacity

Sale Price : 0.00~9999.99

Net Weight : 0~99999
 Count : 1~99

Sale Count : 0~99
 UPC : 0~999999

Ingredients : 2000 Char
 Origin : 25 Char

Barcode Type/Format

Nutritional Information
PLATTER SIZE Length: 403 mm (15.87 in.), Width: 260 mm (10.24 in.)
POWER SOURCE 85~240VAC 50/60Hz ±5%
PRINT SPEED 100 mm/sec (4 in./sec)
PRINTER TYPE DIRECT THERMAL PRINT
SALES PERIODS Dual totals for daily/monthly or user selectable reporting periods.
SALES REPORT MODES Read: X1/X2 Modes, Read & Reset: Z1/Z2 Modes
SALES REPORT TYPES  Daily PLU & Misc. PLU Report

Daily Department Report
 Daily Scale Report

Daily Group Report
 Daily Hourly Report

Daily Detailed Report
 Monthly PLU & Misc. PLU Report

Monthly Department Report
 Monthly Scale Report

Monthly Group Report
 Monthly Hourly Report

Monthly Detailed Report
 Clerk Report
SHIPPING WEIGHT 13 kg (29 lb)
WEIGHING CAPITY 0~15 x 0.005 lb / 0~30 x 0.01 lb
0~30 x 0.01 lb / 30~60 x 0.02 lb
(0~6 x 0.002 kg / 0~15 x 0.005 kg, 0~15 x 0.005 kg / 15~30 x 0.01 kg
WEIGHING RANGE DUAL RANGE
WEIGHING UNITS Pound & Kilo push-button selectable.( Only USA version )

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Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
1.3 Options and Accessories
1) Memory Upgrade Card: This memory upgrade card has 3 Megabytes of memory. The LP-2 uses NV-
RAM (Non-Volatile RAM) as the exclusive storehouse for PLUs and user-defined label formatting data.
Non-volatile memories do NOT require any power in order to maintain their information and are also
normally in a “protected” mode that prevents writing to it. This card allows you expand your PLU
capacity and add more custom label formats. It can provide you with over 3200 additional PLUs
above the 800 already available with the standard LP-2 memory.
Memory card upgrade
MUST
be installed by an Authorized CAS Dealer.
Description: LP-2 Memory expansion card, 3 MB NV- RAM Card
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2) Scale Network: This upgrade allows you to connect up to 32 scales in a Master-Slave Network which
can provide you with consolidated sales reports, upload and download of program data, effect price
changes, and much more. Each LP-2 on the network needs a network card and assigned a scale
number as well as network wiring in order to network the scales. All the required wiring and connectors
are 10BASE-T Ethernet cable and connectors.
Network card installation
MUST
be installed by an Authorized CAS Dealer.
Description: LP-2 (Ethernet)Network card- Network Manual.
Network cabling
MUST
be installed by an Authorized CAS Dealer.
Description: LP-2 (Ethernet)Network cabling-Network Manual.
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3) Accessories: The following accessories are available through your Authorized CAS Dealer:
Replacement Speed-Key pull-out template (left-side keyboard.)
Optional Fish Pan platter, stainless steel.
Replacement COM port door, left side.
Replacement Leveling feet, set of 4.
Replacement Numeric pull-out template (right-side keyboard.)
Replacement Platter Cushions, set of 4.
Replacement Printer door, right side.
Replacement Printer Label Roll-holding pin.
Replacement Printer Pick-up Spool.
Replacement Thermal Labels (12 rolls per case, minimum 1 case.)*†
Replacement Thermal Print Head Cleaner Pen.
*NOTE: When ordering labels, please be sure to specify label type and stock number.
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NOTE: If you do not use the proper “CAS Approved” labels or other media for your scale’s printer, you
risk voiding your warranty. Please refer to your local Authorized CAS dealer for details.

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1.4 Dealers and Service
1) Our Dealers: CAS Corporation is committed to offer the best products and the best service. To
offer the best products, CAS manufactures all of its products using only the best components
available and thoroughly tests all of its products to assure a maximum level of quality and
dependability. CAS feels that each of its valued customers should get the best service available.
Whether it’s the initial installation of our product, maintenance/repair work, or simply answering
questions about our products, CAS Corporation and all of its Authorized Dealers are highly trained
to assist you with any need regarding CAS products.
2) Our Service: CAS (USA) offers service and support to all of its US products through its vast network
of Authorized Dealers. If you cannot find or are unaware of any CAS Authorized Dealers in your
area, please visit us on the web at www.cas-usa.com. We will help you locate the CAS Authorized
Dealer nearest you.
3) Dealers and Service: The CAS family of Authorized Dealers is always ready to assist you. Should
you need warranty service, supplies, or even have some questions about our products, don’t
hesitate to call on us! Remember that your first contact should always be the local CAS Authorized
Dealer whom you purchased the product from. He is best able to quickly help you with any
problem or question you should have regarding our product. CAS Authorized Dealers have a vast
library of documentation, stock of replacement parts and supplies, and all of the training needed
to assist you. Whether it’s help programming or maintaining your CAS products, CAS Authorized
Dealers are always ready to assist!
Thank you again for making CAS your choice!