ISHIDA IP-AI User manual

IP-AI
Prepack Scale & Printer
Operation Manual
PN 177839

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All information contained within this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, complete
and accurate at the time of publication. Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to
make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment
without notice.
The most current version of this publication, software, firmware and all other product
updates can be found on our website:
www.ricelake.com

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
Thank you for purchasing the ISHIDA IP-AI.
This manual explains the procedures to install, operate, and maintain the machine.
Those who handle the machine must be aware of the hazards involved. These dangers may not be obvious, so
it is imperative to follow the instructions detailed in this manual when installing, operating, and maintaining the
machine. Therefore, we recommend that you thoroughly read and understand this manual before installing,
operating, or maintaining the machine, and keep this manual in a safe place where you can refer to it whenever
necessary.
Safety countermeasures should be carefully considered and implemented before performing any installation,
operation, or maintenance procedure not specifically described in this manual or indicated on the machine itself.
ISHIDA is not liable for any damage, loss or injury that results from incorrect operation, insufficient caution,
unauthorized modifications to the machine, or failure to follow the instructions contained in this manual.
Machine specifications and accessories may be changed at any time due to improvements or other reasons.
Consult with your ISHIDA representative at any time to confirm the actual specifications of the purchased
machine.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, please
understand that the descriptions in this manual may not agree with the actual machine due to machine
improvements. The information is subject to change without prior notice in the future. ISHIDAassumes no
responsibility for clerical, typographical or proofreading errors, or omissions.
ISHIDA assumes no responsibility for special, indirect, or consequential damages, loss of profits or commercial
loss in any way connected with the machine, whether such claim is based on contract, warranty, negligence,
or strict liability.
ISHIDA shall assume responsibility for problems with the machine or the system based on an individual
maintenance contract. However, ISHIDA shall not be responsible for secondary problems.
ISHIDA assumes no responsibility for the user's programming of this machine, or any consequence thereof.
In no event shall ISHIDA be responsible for warranty, repair, or other claims regarding the machine unless
ISHIDA’s analysis confirms that the machines were properly handled, stored, installed, and maintained and not
subject to contamination, abuse, misuse, or inappropriate modification or repair.

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SIGNAL WORDS (TYPES & MEANING)
The signal words shown in this manual are separated into two stages depending on the level of danger or the
seriousness of potential injury. Fully understand the meanings of the signal words shown below and follow the
directions as shown in this manual and on the stickers placed about the machine.

Signal Meaning
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in severe
injury or death.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury or in property damage.
NOTE Indicates information that needs to be noted or emphasized.
INFORMATION
Indicates reference information when performing an operation.
REFERENCE
Indicates the reference page related to performance of an operation.

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• Be sure to install the printer unit and
the weighing unit on level ground.
Install the four rubber feet of the printer unit on
the mount.
Accurate weighing cannot be made if the
weighing unit is not horizontally installed.
If the printer unit or the weighing unit falls over, it
may result in injury.
• Always use the specified voltage.
•Prepare a dedicated power source and always
use a power supply with rated voltage. Never
connect the machine power input with an AC
power supply exceeding the rated voltage.
• To avoid any potential electrical shock, ensure
that the protective ground wire is connected to
the main grounding provision.
• A power supply that generates voltage variation
may cause a malfunction, or using the machine
outside of the rated voltage may result in
machine failure or danger such as electric
shock.
• The equipment disconnect device is considered
to be: Plug, Appliance inlet.
• Replacement of fuses is limited only by service
personnel. Service personnel should refer to
service documentation for instructions for the
replacement.
• Replacement of Battery is limited only by
service personnel.
* To Service personnel:
Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an
Incorrect Type. Dispose of Used Batteries
According to the Instructions.
• Ensure that the printer unit, display
unit and terminals do not come into
contact with water.
If water comes in contact with these units or
terminals, this may cause a fire.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
For safe operation, the following safety considerations must be observed:

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• If an abnormal condition such as
burning smell occurs, discontinue
use immediately and unplug the
power cable from the outlet.
Continuing to use the machine with an
abnormality could lead to fire or failure.
Discontinue use immediately and contact your
ISHIDA dealer.
• When transporting the machine, be
sure to hold the bottom of the
machine.
Failure to do so could result in malfunction.
• Be careful not to get your finger
caught.
It is dangerous to adjust the angle of the display
unit or push the label set unit into the machine
while putting your hand at the position shown in
the figure.
• Do not touch the touch panel with
sharp objects.
This may cause the touch panel screen to
become damaged and lead to abnormal function
of the touch panel.
• As this is a precision machine, do not
apply sudden shock to the machine.
Do not disassemble the machine as this may
result in a break-down.

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Neutral Detergent
Thiner
Benzine
Alcohol
Sodium Hypochlorite
• When cleaning, wipe the machine
using a cloth wrung out of water or
neutral detergents.
Do not use thinners as they may lead to failure,
malfunction or deformation.
Do not spray water or detergent solution over the
machine.
• Perform a start-up inspection
(weighing check) using a weight or
the like once a day.
For the purchase of weights, please contact your
ISHIDA dealer.
• Entrust the installation of the machine
to your ISHIDA dealer.
• Do not remove the side cover of
the printer unit.
Doing so may result in malfunction or break-
down of the machine.
• Avoid installing in the following
locations where deterioration in
performance, or shortened life may
result.
• Locations subject to low
temperature and low humidity, or
high temperature and high humidity
• Locations exposed to direct sunlight
• Locations subject to splashing
water.
• Locations in a special environment
different from usual

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE...................................................................1-1
1.1 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ...........................................................................1-2
1.1.1 EXTERNALAPPEARANCES...........................................................................1-2
1.1.2 STROKE KEYS................................................................................................1-3
1.2 USABLE LABELS.....................................................................................................1-3
1.3 PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION...................................................................1-4
1.3.1 CHECK BEFORE OPERATION.......................................................................1-4
1.3.2 MARKING A HORIZONTALADJUSTMENT.....................................................1-4
1.3.3 COMFIRMING THE WEIGHING STATE..........................................................1-5
1.3.4 PROVIDING SUFFICIENT INSTALLATION SPACE........................................1-5
1.3.5 TURNING ON THE POWER............................................................................1-6
1.3.6 TURNING OFF THE POWER..........................................................................1-7
1.4 INSTLLING A NEW LABEL ROLL ............................................................................1-8
1.5 CLEANING .............................................................................................................1-10
1.5.1 CLEANING OF THERMAL HEAD, LABEL ROLLER,
AND PEELING SENSOR...............................................................................1-10
CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATIONS ....................................................................................2-1
2.1 EXPLANATION OF PRODUCTION MODE SCREEN..............................................2-2
2.1.1 DISPLAY FIELDS ON THE INITIAL SCREEN.................................................2-2
2.1.2 TOUCH KEYS ON THE INITIAL SCREEN ......................................................2-3
2.2 WEIGHING AND LABEL ISSUING...........................................................................2-4
2.2.1 MANUAL LABELING........................................................................................2-4
CHAPTER 3 USEFUL FUNCTIONS....................................................................................3-1
3.1 CALL UP THE ITEM DATA FROM THE DISPLAYED LIST......................................3-2
3.1.1 SEARCH FOR THE ITEMAND CALL IT UP....................................................3-3
3.2 CALLING ITEM DATA WITH MEMO PRESET KEYS ..............................................3-4
3.2.1 REGISTERING MEMO PRESET KEYS..........................................................3-4
3.2.2 CALL UP THE ITEM BY USING THE MEMO PRESET KEY...........................3-5
3.3 CHANGE AND ADDITION OF ITEM DATA...............................................................3-6
3.3.1 CHANGE THE UNIT PRICE ............................................................................3-6
3.3.2 ENTER THE TRAY NUMBER IN THE TRAY FIELD OF THE PRICE LIST .....3-7
3.3.3 ENTER THE SELLING PRICE IN THE PRICE FIELD OF THE PRICE LIST..3-8
3.3.4 CHANGING TRAYS ON THE TRAY LIST SCREEN........................................3-9
3.3.5 PERFORMING DISCOUNT PROCESSING..................................................3-10
3.4 CHANGING THE LABEL DATEAND TIME............................................................3-11
3.5 CHECKING LABEL PRINTING CONTENTS..........................................................3-13
3.6 USEFUL FEATURES OF FUNCTION KEYS..........................................................3-14
CHAPTER 4 DATA REGISTRATION...................................................................................4-1
4.1 PROGRAM MENU....................................................................................................4-2
4.2 PLU REGISTRATION...............................................................................................4-3
4.2.1 PLU DETAIL (SALE 1) REGISTRATION..........................................................4-4
4.2.2 PLU DETAIL (MSG.) REGISTRATION.............................................................4-5
4.2.2 PLU DETAIL (MSG.) REGISTRATION.............................................................4-5
4.2.3 PLU DETAIL (IMAGE) REGISTRATION ..........................................................4-6
4.2.4 PLU DETAIL (PRINT) REGISTRATION...........................................................4-7

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4.2.2 PLU DETAIL (MSG.) REGISTRATION.............................................................4-7
4.2.5 PLU DETAIL (DATE) REGISTRATION.............................................................4-8
4.2.6 PLU DETAIL (CODE) REGISTRATION............................................................4-9
4.2.7 PLU DETAIL (WRAP) REGISTRATION.........................................................4-11
4.3 CAMPAIGN REGISTRATION.................................................................................4-12
4.4 TRAY REGISTRATION...........................................................................................4-14
4.5 PRESET KEY REGISTRATION..............................................................................4-16
4.5.1 SETTING PRESET GROUPSAND PAGES..................................................4-17
4.5.2 SETTING PRESET KEYS..............................................................................4-17
4.5.3
CHANGING PRESET KEY SIZES AND POSITIONS.................................................. 4- 18
4.5.4 EDITING PRESET KEYS...............................................................................4-19
4.5.5 DELETING PRESET KEYS ...........................................................................4-21
4.6 SCHEDULE REGISTRATION ................................................................................4-22
4.7 STORE REGISTRATION........................................................................................4-24
4.8 DEPARTMENT REGISTRATION............................................................................4-26
4.9 COOKING INSTRUCTION REGISTRATION .........................................................4-28
4.10 NUTRITIONAL REGISTRATION............................................................................4-30
4.11 EXTRA MESSAGE REGISTRATION .....................................................................4-32
4.12 SCHEME TABLE REGISTRATION.........................................................................4-34
4.12.1 SCHEME TABLE / DETAIL (CONTROL) SCREEN REGISTRATION............4-36
4.12.2 SCHEME TABLE / DETAIL (BASIC) REGISTRATION...................................4-37
4.12.3 SCHEME TABLE / DETAIL (ATTRIB.) REGISTRATION ...............................4-38
4.13 GEN TABLE REGISTRATION................................................................................4-39
4.14 LOOKUP TABLE REGISTRATION.........................................................................4-41
4.15 MINCE TRACE REGISTRATION ...........................................................................4-44
4.16 FIXED PRICE SYMBOL REGISTRATION..............................................................4-45
4.17 LABEL DATA CHECK .............................................................................................4-47
4.18 NUTRITION TEXT REGISTRATION ......................................................................4-48
4.19 CHARACTER ENTRY METHOD............................................................................4-50
4.19.1
TEXT EDITING............................................................................................................ 4- 52
4.19.2 FONT STYLE SELECTION ......................................................................................... 4- 53
4.19.3 LINE DATA DELETION................................................................................................ 4- 54
4.19.4 DATA ERASE............................................................................................................... 4- 55
4.19.5 DATA COPY................................................................................................................. 4- 56
CHAPTER 5 DATA TOTALIZATION....................................................................................5-1
5.1 CHANGE TO TOTAL MODE.....................................................................................5-2
5.2 TOTALS....................................................................................................................5-3
5.3 GRAND TOTAL.........................................................................................................5-4
5.4 TOTAL PER DEPARTMENT.....................................................................................5-5
5.5 DESIGNATED ITEM TOTAL.....................................................................................5-6
5.6 TOTAL PER TYPE....................................................................................................5-7
5.7 TOTAL PER HOUR...................................................................................................5-9
5.8 TOTAL PER WRAPPING MODE............................................................................5-10
5.9 TOTAL PER TRAY..................................................................................................5-11
5.10 TOTAL CLEAR........................................................................................................5-12

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CHAPTER 6 TOTAL DATA CORRECTION.........................................................................6-1
6.1 SWITCHING TO SUBTRACTION MODE.................................................................6-2
6.2 SUBTRACTION BY NUMERICAL ENTRY...............................................................6-3
6.3 ADDITION BY NUMERICAL ENTRY........................................................................6-4
CHAPTER 7 SETTING MODE.............................................................................................7-1
7.1 Switching to Setting Mode................................................................................7-2
7.2 Password Settings ...........................................................................................7-3
7.3 Key Lock Settings ............................................................................................7-4
7.4 Total Addition Settings .....................................................................................7-5
7.5 Item Data Auto-update Settings .......................................................................7-6
7.6 PLU Initial Data Settings..................................................................................7-7
7.7 Item Data Batch Change Settings....................................................................7-8
CHAPTER 8 ADJUSTMENT MODE....................................................................................8-1
8.1 SWITCH TO THEADJUSTMENT MODE.................................................................8-2
8.2 DATE AND TIME ADJUSTMENT..............................................................................8-3
8.3 TOUCH SCREEN ADJUSTMENT............................................................................8-4
8.4 SCREEN BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT .................................................................8-5
APPENDIX OTHERS..........................................................................................................A-1
A-1. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................... A-2