Ithaca 9700 User manual

Batch Printing
Batch printing is an optional feature that allows a
pre-determined list of items to be brought up at
once by selecting the item category button BATCH
PRINT. Once selected, the user can alter the
numbers of each label printed using the arrow keys.
Without administrator privileges, all that can be
done is alter the numbers and print –with a
password the name and details of a batch can be
altered on this screen. For more information, see
the main 9700 manual.
Batch Printing
Touch Screen Calibration
To calibrate the touch screen, turn on the power while touching the screen. A red box appears, with a small black
dot in the middle. Calibrate the screen by touching in the center of each red box that appears (3 times). The
Terminal powers up normally after the calibration is completed.
CAUTION: Be careful to not have a finger on the screen while starting the machine unless you wish to calibrate.
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Quick Start Guide
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9700 Label Loading
Label Printing Slots
The 9700 supports up to two printers of various
media sizes. Labels print from these slots
Function Buttons
Physical buttons that operate main functions,
such as feeding or canceling a print
Front Terminal Door
This swings upward to provide access to the
label rolls as well as the printing mechanisms
Touch Screen
Displays menu items and is used for selection of
configured items and categories, as well as
HELP display and system SETUP functions
USB Access Door
This provides access for USB, Ethernet and SD card ports
1. Grasp the lower sides of the display and pull gently to open. 2. Slide the blue plastic lock on the printing mechanism left until
the top opens. 3. Allow the top to swing fully upright. 4. Insert the label roll into the roll bucket with the labels rolling forward
off the top of the roll. Make sure the labels are under the small black label sensor (black tab). 5. Close the printer mechanism
cover –the labels will auto align. 6. Close the printer and press both feed buttons to guarantee alignment. You are ready to print.
9700 Physical Overview
NOTE! Load labels with the Terminal powered up! The Terminal must be powered up for the labels to auto align.
System Preferences
Enter ID Required toggles every users need to enter an ID
before printing a label, while the Label Print Warning sets
the maximum labels printed at one time before a pop-up
warning asks if the user is sure. This screen is also where
you set the admin password and Manager on Duty name.
If included, this is also where Menu Updates via Network
would be accessed. See the main 9700 manual for more
information.
Print Button Setup
This screen is accessed here, or by holding down the left or
right print button while viewing an item in the print screen.
This screen allows you to change which type of label a print
button prints. The name of the label layout is included at
the top, and the PREV and NEXT buttons are used to cycle
and preview available formats
9700 Settings Overview

The Settings menu requires a password to enter, and includes time/date settings, system preferences,
menu uploading and more. The default password is admin.
Adjust Date and Time
This screen is used to adjust the current date and time
and change the formats displayed on the Main Screen.
NOTE! This screen ONLY changes the date and time of
the Terminal. This screen does NOT change the for-
mat of printed labels.
Set Display Preferences
This screen controls the settings for the touch screen
display. Use it to adjust brightness to fit where your
Terminal is situated, set screen saver information, and
alter the label button size.
A label button size of 100 displays 20 Items at a time.
A label button size of 125% displays 12 items at a time.
You calibrate the touch screen from this screen, or by
touching the touch screen during power up.
Save/Load/Update/Backup
This screen is used to backup current menus, load
new ones, as well as update your 9700.
Save and Load Data File are used to change your label
data (MenuData.xml) files, and the Update and
Backup System buttons do the same for system
configuration.
Copy Log Files to USB will copy your printing logs to
the inserted USB device –but only if logging is
configured. Logging must be enabled as part of your
software installation.
9700 Settings Overview
9700 Display Overview
Item Buttons
These touch screen buttons select an individual menu item to
print. Each button is entered into a specific category
(Examples below include Grab N Go, Soup, etc). Selecting an
item button opens the label printing screen.
Main Screen
Time and Date Display
Displays time and date, as well as current user timeout
status. It is important that time and date are correct for
generation of expiration times on food safety labels. Time
and Data are programmed in the Setup menu.
Function Buttons
Feed L & R:
Advances the left or
right label stock
Cancel Printing: Cancels the current label
printing in progress
Language: Toggles the main and
alternate language setup for this printer
–the language included varies by device
Help: Displays help screen with tutorials &
support information. Also contains logout
function.
Settings: This enters the main system
preference screen, covered on pages 6-7
Home: Brings you back to the first category
on the main screen, as shown above
Category Buttons
These touch screen buttons select groups of menu items
for printing or modification. Each menu item button dis-
played is color coded to the corresponding item category
button color (above example being Grab N Go).
Page Select Buttons
The small yellow bar and arrows above the Category Buttons
change the page if a category has more than a single page
worth of items. The yellow bars display the first three charac-
ters in the name of the first item on each page.

Enter User ID
When selecting an item to print most printer setups require a user ID –this
ID is printed on some label types. Each unit auto logs off a user after a set
period of time.
Print Left / Print Right
These buttons print labels using the two print devices included in your Ithaca 9700 printer. Your printer should be configured
for what best serves your business needs –you can print a dissolvable label on one side, and a freezer label on the other, or
even print different sizes on each side.
In some configurations, your print button will have a
small PREVIEW button above it. In these configurations,
clicking the print preview button updates the label pre-
view to display what the print button will print
In some configurations, one of the print buttons is
labeled PRINT AND EXIT This configuration prints and
returns the user to the main screen, ready to move on or
select another label for printing.
9700 Operator Overview
Feed Left/ Feed Right
These are the feed left and feed right buttons –use them to re-align the left
or right side labels when needed.
Reprint
The reprint function allows you to reprint a label previously
printed as long as you know the date and time of the
original. It is often used when needing to replace a label
that has been torn or will be washed away –simply enter
the original print time and date and press OK.
Modify
The modify menu is typically only open to those with
manager credentials –this menu allows for direct
modification of menu items, including print message,
discard/expire time, etc. Once your item has been updated,
SAVE will save the changes permanently.
Help
Pressing the help button brings up the help topics
menu –select this to see instructions on how to load a
new label roll, or how to change the printer mecha-
nism. This is also the location of the LOG OUT button,
for users and for managers. The SEARCH button is also
available to search for specific words in your items. Se-
lecting search prompts you to enter text. The system
will only display items containing the entered text.
HOME cancels the search
9700 Operator Overview