KERN YKB-01N User manual

KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
email: [email protected]om
Phone: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149
Internet: www.kern-sohn.com
Operating instructions Thermal Printer
KERN YKB-01N
Version 2.1
09/2009
GB
YKB-01N-e-0921

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GB KERN YKB-01N
Version 2.1 09/2009
Operating Manual
Thermal printer
Printer YKB-01 is a standard thermal printer
1. Technical Data
Printout Bi-directional thermal print with moveable 8 dot matrix head
Character
composition 8x8 dot matrix
Print speed 0.75 lines
Number of
characters per
line 40, 80
character set IBM set 2
Thermal paper One roll, width 112mm, length 20m
Max. winding
diameter 42 m
Electric Supply 8.5 V – 14 V DC
External power
supply unit 230 V 50 Hz 0.12 A / 9V DC 1.3 A
energy
consumption 3 W 15W
Supply interface Type Jack 2.1
Baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 Baud
Parameter/data
format 8 or 7 bits, with or without parity control
Parity Even or odd
Transfer
protocol Hardware-related DTR
Working life 5000 hours or 500 000 lines
Operating
temperature 5°C – 35°C
Humidity of air max. 80 % relative (not condensing)
Dimensions 165 x 140 x 50 mm
Weight 0.45 kg (excl. paper roll)

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2. Unpacking
Delivery includes:
1 - Printer
2 – Power supply unit
3 – Printer cable
4 - 1 x Roll of thermal paper
5 – Operating instructions
If one the articles listed above is missing please contact your supplier immediately.
3. Installation and commissioning
Environmental conditions at the workplace chosen for the printer must meet the conditions
stated below:
Temperature: 5°C – 35°C
Humidity: 10 – 80 % (excl. condensation)
Take notice of the following as regards to the site of operation:
Dust and humidity free
Do not place printer next to powerful sources of heat
Do not place the device within range of strong electric, magnetic, electromagnetic
impulse fields or planes that collect electrostatic charge.
Do not expose printer to direct sunlight or impacts.
Power is supplied via the external mains adapter.
The stated voltage value must be the same as the local voltage.
Only use original KERN mains adapters.
Using other makes requires consent by KERN.
4. Printer parts
1 – ON/OFF switch
2 – Cover of paper compartment
3 – LED display ON/OFF
4 – Interface for connection to weighing balance
5 – Interface for printer supply
6 – Feed button

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5. Preparing your printer for operation
Remove the cover from the paper
compartment
Set the micro switches
The micro switches are used to set the operating mode for the printer.
1200 2400 4800 9600
SW1 ON OFF ON OFF
SW2 ON ON OFF OFF
SW3 ON 8 data bits (no parity)
OFF 7 data bits
SW4 ON Yes Parity
OFF No Parity
SW5 ON Even Parity
OFF Odd Parity
SW6 ON Summer time
OFF Winter time
SW7 No function
SW8 No function
Changes to the settings for the micro switches must be made with the power
supply turned off.
The changes are taken over when started-up again.
Connecting the cables:
There are two interfaces at the back wall of the housing:
Terminal printer cable
Terminal power supply unit
Always use KERN accessories and weighing balances when working with your
printer. Disconnect the printer from the mains voltage before connecting the
cable to the printer.

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Preparing the paper:
⇒Fold over one end of the paper before
inserting it into the printer
Inserting the paper
⇒Insert the folded-over end of the paper into
the mechanism
⇒Turning on the printer supply
⇒Press and hold the FEED key until the
paper emerges from the outlet slot of the
mechanism
Tearing off paper
⇒Pull the printout across the direction of
printout that it rests on the cutter bar of
the printer housing
Do not pull printout upwards.

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6. Operating elements
After the power supply unit has been connected to the printer and the mains, and after
the
ON/OFF switch of the printer has been switched to “ON” position, the
red indicator for the power supply will light up.
This indicator also signals that the printer is ready for operation.
7. Start-up
⇒On start-up press the FEED key; printer carries out self-test
and parameters will be printed.
Red LED is lit up, printer is ready for operation.
⇒Press FEED key: Turn on/off date and time
⇒Press and hold FEED: Paper will be transported
8. Storage conditions and use of thermal paper
Long-term usability of thermal paper is achieved by correct storage.
Storage:
- Dark storage location (no direct sunlight)
- Maximum relative air humidity 65%
- Maximum temperature 25°C
Always store printed paper under the following conditions:
- Do not expose to direct sunlight or intensive room lights
- Avoid contact with alcohol, solvents or similar substances (e. g. adhesives),
- Do not store inside PVC pockets
- Storage temperature < 25ºC.
9. Printer cable

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10.Instant help
Symptom Remedy
The supply indicator is not
lit up. Check whether the power supply unit is connected to the printer and to the mains.
Paper does not emerge. Check whether the paper has been inserted correctly,
whether the input slot of the mechanism is free of obstructions
Paper leaves printer
without print: Check whether the paper has been inserted with its thermo-sensitive side facing the printer head, whether the SW switches are set correctly.
No printing is taking place
and paper does not
emerge.
Check whether the connecting cable is connected at both ends,
whether the printer prints during the self-test, whether the SW switches
are set correctly.
Wrong characters are
printed Check whether SW switches are set correctly.
Printout is blurred Check whether operating temperature exceeds allowed value, whether
the paper used is recommended by the manufacturer.
If you are unable to remedy the error, please contact your supplier.