Rice Lake Uni-9 Series User manual

Uni-9 Series
Operation Manual
PN 174357
January 27 2016

NOTICES
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NOTICES
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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, inspecting, or
servicing the machine. Therefore, we recommend that you thoroughly read and understand this manual before
installing, operating, inspecting, or servicing the machine.
ISHIDAis 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.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
ISHIDAassumes 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.
ISHIDAassumes no responsibility for the user's programming of this machine, or any consequence thereof.
In no event shall ISHIDAbe 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.
CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS
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.
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no
responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical or proofreading errors, or omissions.

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE
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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE
It is strongly advised that the following safety measures must be observed to ensure the safe operation of the
machine.
•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.
•Do not install the machine near a TV set or radio.
Doing so may cause static to the TV set and/or radio as
this machine emits week electric wave.
•Do not allow water or any liquids to come into
contact with the machine.
Doing so may result in fire or cause the machine to break
down.
•Do not drop or apply a strong shock to the machine.
Doing so may cause the machine to break down.
•Do not disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the
machine.
Doing so may damage the original safety functions.

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•Do not hold the connector cover when carrying the
machine.
Dropping the machine may result in injury or cause the
machine to break down.
•Do not hold the operation panel or weigh platter
when carrying the machine.
Doing so may cause the operation panel or the platter to
break down.
•Do not hold the pole type display when carrying the
machine.
Dropping the machine may result in injury or cause the
machine to break down.
•Handle with care when removing or inserting the
cassette.
Careless cassette handling may result in injury or cause
the cassette to break down.
•Do not drop the cassette.
Dropping the cassette may result in injury or cause the
cassette to break down.
•Do not press the touch panel with an edged thing.
Doing so may scratch the panel and cause the machine
to break down.

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•Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Make sure to dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR MACHINE INSTALLATION
Do not install the machine in the following types of places:
•Places subject to high
temperatures or high humidity
•Places exposed to direct sunlight
•Places where water or other
liquids are easily spilled on the
machine
•Places subject to excessive
vibration or unstable foundations
•Places exposed to direct cold air
from air conditioners or
refrigerators
•Places where the floor or
foundation is unstable
•Places subject to a lot of dust or
dirt
•Places with large voltage
fluctuations

PRECAUTION SYMBOLS
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PRECAUTION SYMBOLS
This machine is manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified person and only for the
purposes described in this manual. The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions
depending on the level of danger, or seriousness of potential injury.Always heed the information provided in
this manual. Failure to heed precautions can result in personal injury or property damage.
The following precaution symbols are used in this manual.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in serious
injury or death. Additionally, there may be significant property damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation where, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury or in property damage.
Indicates reference information for operation.
Indicates the referred page for operation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USE.........................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 PART NAMES ..............................................................................................................................1-2
1.3 LEVELADJUSTMENT.................................................................................................................1-3
1.4 LABEL / RECEIPT ROLL LOADING............................................................................................1-4
1.5 REMOVING & REPLACING OF WEIGHING PLATTER .............................................................1-6
1.5.1 REMOVING THE WEIGHING PLATTER.........................................................................1-6
1.5.2 REPLACING THE WEIGHING PLATTER........................................................................1-6
1.6 CLEANING OF THE MACHINE...................................................................................................1-7
1.6.1 CLEANING OF THE THEREMAL HEAD.........................................................................1-7
1.6.2 CLEANING OF THE LABEL SENSOR............................................................................1-8
1.6.3 CLEANING OF THE PRINT ROLLERAND PRISM ........................................................1-9
1.6.4 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING CLEANING FLUIDS...................................................1-10
1.7 STARTING PROCEDURES.......................................................................................................1-11
1.7.1 TURNING ON THE POWER..........................................................................................1-11
1.7.2 ZERO ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................................1-12
1.7.3 GETTING BACK TO THE INITIAL SCREEN.................................................................1-12
CHAPTER 2 OPERATION MODE...............................................................................................................2-1
2.1 OPERATION MODE ENTRY / EXIT............................................................................................2-1
2.2 SCREEN EXAMPLES FOR PRODUCT CATEGORIES..............................................................2-2
2.3 SALES OPERATIONS .................................................................................................................2-4
2.3.1 ISSUING LABELS FOR WEIGHING PRODUCTS..........................................................2-4
2.3.2 ISSUING LABELS FOR WEIGHING FIXED PRICE PRODUCTS..................................2-6
2.3.3 ISSUING LABELS FOR FIXED PRICE PRODUCTS......................................................2-8
2.3.4 ISSUING LABELS FOR FIXED WEIGHT/UNIT PRICE PRODUCTS...........................2-10
2.3.5 ISSUING LABELS REQUIRING OPERATOR REGISTRATION...................................2-12
2.3.6 ISSUING RECEIPTS BY THE SAME OPERATOR.......................................................2-14
2.3.7 ISSUING RECEIPTS BY DIFFERENT OPERATORS...................................................2-20
2.3.8 VOIDING PRODUCT REGISTRATIONS.......................................................................2-26
2.3.9 ENTERING OR OVERWRITING TARE WEIGHTS.......................................................2-28
2.3.10 CHANGING UNIT PRICES............................................................................................2-28
2.3.11 CHANGING FIXED PRICES..........................................................................................2-29
2.3.12 DISCOUNTING UNIT PRICES BYAMOUNT................................................................2-29
2.3.13 DISCOUNTING UNIT PRICES BY PERCENTAGE.......................................................2-30
2.3.14 DISCOUNTING TOTAL PRICES BYAMOUNT.............................................................2-30
2.3.15 DISCOUNTING TOTAL PRICES BY PERCENTAGE.......................................................31
2.3.16 CHANGING QUANTITIES ................................................................................................31
2.3.17 SPECIFYING THE NUMBER OF LABELS.......................................................................32
2.3.18 SELF-SERVICE OPERATIONS FOR WEIGHING PRODUCTS......................................33
2.3.19 SELF-SERVICE OPERATIONS FOR FIXED PRICE PRODUCTS..................................34
2.3.20 ACCUMULATIONS THROUGH MANUAL ENTRY...........................................................35

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2.3.21 ACCUMULATIONS THROUGH WEIGHING PRODUCTS...............................................37
2.3.22 VOIDING REGISTRATIONS THROUGH MANUAL ENTRY............................................39
2.3.23 VOIDING THROUGH WEIGHING PRODUCTS...............................................................41
2.3.24 SUBTRACTING TOTALS THROUGH MANUAL ENTRY.................................................43
2.3.25 SUBTRACTING TOTALS THROUGH WEIGHING PRODUCTS.....................................45
2.3.26 ADDING TOTALS THROUGH MANUAL ENTRY.............................................................47
2.3.27 ADDING TOTALS THROUGH WEIGHING PRODUCTS.................................................49
CHAPTER 3 TOTAL MODE........................................................................................................................3-1
3.1 TOTAL MODE ENTRY / EXIT......................................................................................................3-1
3.2 DAILY TOTALS.............................................................................................................................3-2
3.3 WEEKLY TOTALS........................................................................................................................3-5
3.4 CUMULATIVE TOTALS................................................................................................................3-6
3.5 TRACEABILITY TOTALS.............................................................................................................3-8
3.6 PRESET REPORTS.....................................................................................................................3-9
3.7 TOTAL CLEAR...........................................................................................................................3-10
CHAPTER 4 PROGRAM MODE .................................................................................................................4-1
4.1 PROGRAM MODE ENTRY / EXIT...............................................................................................4-1
4.2 PLU DATA ....................................................................................................................................4-2
4.3 CAMPAIGN DATA ......................................................................................................................4-11
4.4 OPERATOR DATA .....................................................................................................................4-13
4.5 PRESET KEY REGISTRATION.................................................................................................4-15
4.5.1 SETTING PRESET GROUPS AND PAGES..................................................................4-15
4.5.2 SETTING PRESET KEYS..............................................................................................4-16
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 ...........................................................................................4-24
4.6 ADVERTISEMENT MESSAGES ...............................................................................................4-25
4.7 SCHEDULE DATA......................................................................................................................4-28
4.8 STORE DATA.............................................................................................................................4-30
4.9 DEPARTMENT NAME DATA .....................................................................................................4-33
4.10 GROUP NAME DATA.................................................................................................................4-35
4.11 COOKING INSTRUCTION DATA ..............................................................................................4-37
4.12 EXTRA MESSAGE DATA...........................................................................................................4-39
4.13 COUPON MESSAGE DATA.......................................................................................................4-41
4.14 POP MESSAGE DATA...............................................................................................................4-43
4.15 SCHEME TABLE DATA..............................................................................................................4-45
4.16 GEN TABLE DATA .....................................................................................................................4-49
4.17 LOOKUP TABLE DATA ..............................................................................................................4-51
4.18 MINCE TRACEABILITY DATA...................................................................................................4-54
4.19 FIXED PRICE SYMBOLS..........................................................................................................4-55
4.20 FREE MESSAGE DATA.............................................................................................................4-57

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4.21 CHECK LABEL DATA.................................................................................................................4-59
4.22 STAMP PRICE DATA.................................................................................................................4-60
4.23 NUTRITION TEXT DATA............................................................................................................4-61
CHAPTER 5 SETUP MODE........................................................................................................................5-1
5.1 SETUP MODE ENTRY / EXIT .....................................................................................................5-1
5.2 MACHINE NUMBER / NETWORK NUMBER..............................................................................5-2
5.3 SALES MODE..............................................................................................................................5-4
5.4 PASSWORD.................................................................................................................................5-5
5.5 KEY LOCK....................................................................................................................................5-8
5.6 DATA STORAGE........................................................................................................................5-11
5.7 PRESET REPORT.....................................................................................................................5-12
5.8 PLU OVERWRITE......................................................................................................................5-14
5.9 PLU INITIAL DATA.....................................................................................................................5-16
5.10 PLU UPDATE.............................................................................................................................5-24
5.11 RECEIPT SETTING...................................................................................................................5-27
5.12 TAX REGISTRATION.................................................................................................................5-29
CHAPTER 6 ADJUSTMENT MODE ...........................................................................................................6-1
6.1 ADJUSTMENT MODE ENTRY / EXIT.........................................................................................6-1
6.2 DATE / TIME.................................................................................................................................6-2
6.3 TOUCH SCREEN.........................................................................................................................6-4
6.4 DISPLAY CHECK.........................................................................................................................6-5
6.5 SOUND.........................................................................................................................................6-6
APPENDIX TEXT EDITING...................................................................................................................... A-1
A.1 EDIT SCREENS...........................................................................................................................A-1
A.2 EDIT KEYS...................................................................................................................................A-2
A.3 INPUT EXAMPLES......................................................................................................................A-4
A.3.1 TEXT EDITING.................................................................................................................A-4
A.3.2 FONT STYLE SELECTION..............................................................................................A-5
A.3.3 LINE DATA DELETION.....................................................................................................A-6
A.3.4 DATA ERASE....................................................................................................................A-7
A.3.5 DATA COPY......................................................................................................................A-8

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BEFORE USE
1.1 specifications
UNIT ITEM DESCRIPTIONS
Weighing unit Weighing capacity 6 kg specification: 0 to 3 kg / 1 g, 3 to 6 kg / 2 g
Weighting accuracy 1/3000
Operation panel unit Display method 8.4 inch color TFT liquid crystal display with LED
backlight, Screen resolution SCGA (800 X 600 dots)
Customer display unit Display method (1) 7 inch color TFT liquid crystal display with LED backlight,
Screen resolution SCGA (800 X 600 dots)
(2) 12.1 inch color TFT liquid crystal display with LED
backlight, Screen resolution SCGA (800 X 600 dots)
Printer unit Printing method Direct thermal method
Thermal head 3 inches (960 dots) and 12 dots/mm
Printing speed 120 mm/second
Note: The printing speed may vary depending on the label
conditions.
Printing effective size 80 mm in width
Label roll size Label width: 30 to 80 mm
Label length: 20 to 100 mm
Cassette unit Label replacement
No. of cassettes
Label roll size
Front loading cassette
Up to 7 cassettes can be used.
Roll outside diameter: ϕ100 mm max.
Paper core inside diameter: ϕ40 mm ±1 mm
Others Power supply 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Use conditions Temperature: 0 to 40°C
Humidity: 20 to 85%, non-condensing.
Input / Output LAN: 1 channel
USB: 4 channels
SD: 1 channel
Cash drawer: 1 channel
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1.2 PART NAMES
Bench Type

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1.3 Level Adjustment
Install the machine horizontally to use.
Be sure to turn off the power switch before placing the machine on a stable platform, and adjust the machine
inclination by turning the four level adjustment legs so that the bubble is located at the center of the level gauge.
Accurate measurements cannot be performed if it is not installed horizontally.

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1.4 label / receipt roll Loading
1.
Pull out the cassette from the main body.
Before pulling out the cassette unit,
ensure that nothing is placed on
the weighing platter.
2.
Set a new roll around the roll holder and raise the roll stopper to fix the roll position.
3.
Thread the paper as shown in the figures below.
Roll stopper
Roll holder
Label roll
Lab
el Threading
Receipt Threading

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4.
For labels, fix the paper end with the backing paper stopper, and gently turn the winding bobbin
clockwise until the label becomes tight.
5.
Slide the label/receipt guide to help smooth paper feeding according to the paper width.
6.
Push the cassette straight into the main body to return to its original position.
Before inserting the cassette unit
into the main body, ensure that
nothing sticks to the magnet on the
bottom of the cassette unit.
Push the cassette slowly into the
main body so as not to get your
fingers caught.
7.
Press the [FEED] key to issue a label.
At this time, confirm that the label is completely peeled off.
Confirm that the backing paper is
wound up smoothly. If the backing
paper is wound up diagonally,
check that the label is set correctly.
Winding bobbin
Label / Receipt guide
Label

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1.5 removing & replacing of weighing platter
1.5.1 REMOVING THE WEIGHING PLATTER
When removing the weighing platter from the main body, lift the front side to pull out the two pins from the two
rubber platter holders and remove the platter by pulling it to disengage the two hooks at the rear side of the
platter.
1.5.2 REPLACING THE WEIGHING PLATTER
When replacing the weighing platter onto the main body, engage the two hooks at the rear side of the platter
and lower the platter so that the two pins on the bottom of the platter are inserted into holes of the rubber
platter holders.

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1.6 Cleaning of the machine
1.6.1 CLEANING OF THE THEREMAL HEAD
1.
Pull out the cassette from the main body.
Before pulling out the
cassette unit, ensure that
nothing is placed on the
weighing platter.
2.
Use a cotton-tipped swab to clean off the thermal head.

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1.6.2 CLEANING OF THE LABEL SENSOR
1.
Pull out the cassette from the main body.
Before pulling out the cassette
unit, ensure that nothing is
placed on the weighing platter.
2.
Use a dry cloth to clean off the emitter and receiver of the label sensor.

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1.6.3 CLEANING OF THE PRINT ROLLER AND PRISM
1.
Pull out the cassette from the main body.
Before pulling out the cassette
unit, ensure that nothing is
placed on the weighing platter.
2.
Use a dry cloth to clean off the print roller and prism.