Fulcrum RXP-4 User manual

RXP-4 Thermal Printer
I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l
Fulcrum Inc.
23 Carol Street.
Clifton, NJ 07014
[phone]
[phone]
http://www.fulcruminc.net

SpecificationsSpecifications
Model: RXP-4
Printing:
- Speed - 0.8 lines per second
- Characters - 40 characters per line
Transmission parameters:
- Speed - 9600 baud
- Format - 8 bits without parity
Paper:
- Type - Thermal Paper
- Size - 4.3” W
Dimensions:
- Size - 6.5 W x 5.5D x 2.0H inches
(165 x 140 x 50 mm)
- Weight - 1.0 pounds (0.45 Kg)
Operating conditions:
- Temperature - 41F to 95F (5C to
35C)
- Humidity 10 to 80%
Interface:
- RC232C DIN 6
Power supply:
- 120VAC, 60Hz 50W
Cautionary notes and precautionsCautionary notes and precautions
WARNING:
- Shut OFF the equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a
strange odor or unusual noise. Immediately unplug the
equipment and contact technical support.
- Never attempt to repair, disassemble or modify this product
yourself. Tampering with this product may result in injury and
cause more damage to the equipment.
- Be sure to use the specified power source.
- Do not allow foreign matter to fall into the equipment.
- If water or other liquid spills into this equipment, do not
continue to use it. Unplug the power cord immediately and
contact technical support.
CAUTION:
- Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in
this manual.
- Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable, horizontal
surface. Product may break or cause injury if it falls.
- Do not use in locations subject to high humidity or dust levels.
- Do not place heavy objects on top of this product.
- Never stand on or lean on this product. Equipment may fall or
collapse, causing breakage and possible injury.
- To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused
for an extended period.
- Before moving the product, unplug it and unplug all cables
connected to it.
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The printer's settings are pre-
configured for all TORBAL scales
and should always remain as shown
below.
SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1
OFF ONOFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
DIP Switch SettingsDIP Switch Settings
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Fulcrum Inc.
23 Carol Street.
Clifton, NJ 07014
[phone]
[phone]
http://www.fulcruminc.net

Parts DescriptionParts Description
On/Off switch RS232C Port Paper feed button
AC Adaptor socket Power indicator
Printer Cable RS232C DIN 6 (Plugs
into the Printer)
RS232 (Plugs into
the Scale)
AC Adaptor
Getting StartedGetting Started
Remove the printer and all of its
components from the packaging
and place them on a stable base
near the scale.
1.
2
Inserting and replacing the paper rollInserting and replacing the paper roll
5
Before you begin inserting the new
paper roll into the printer, use scissors
to cut off the corners of the paper
approximately 1 inch from each side as
shown. This will allow you to easily
insert the new roll.
1.
Once the paper has been prepared,
remove the printer cover by lifting it
upwards.
2.
You may now insert the paper into the
paper slot as shown below. Once the
tip of the paper is in the slot, press the
feed button until the paper goes
through. The paper roll should then be
placed in the printer and the cover put
back in place.
3.

3 4
After removing the printer and all of its components from the packaging, connect
the printer to the scale by plugging in the RS232C connector to the printer and
the RS232 connector to the scale.
2.
R232C
(plugs into the printer)
RS232
(plugs into the scale)
After connecting the printer to the scale, plug in
the AC adaptor to the AC adaptor socket located
at the rear of the printer.
3.
The printer is now ready to use. To turn the printer
ON, simply press the ON/OFF switch located at the
rear of the printer. When the switch is pressed,
the power indicator located on the front of the
printer will light up, indicating the printer is ON.
4.
To remove paper, press and hold the feed button
located on the top of the printer. The printer will
begin to feed the paper until the feed button is
released.
5.
To print DATA from the scale, please follow your scale's instruction manual.
Model DRX-4C : Chapter 11, page 14 (Printing the Recipe) and Chapter 15,
page 25 (Printing a pill count receipt)
Model DRX-4C2: Chapter 11, page 14 (Printing the Recipe), and Chapter 13,
page 19 (Printing a pill count receipt)
6.
Typical Setup