Sartorius YDP 04 User manual

98647-002-51
Sartorius
YDP 04
Data Printer
Operating Instructions

Contents
Intended Use................................................... 3
Connection Options ......................................... 3
Safety Precautions............................................ 4
Installation...................................................... 5
Operation ...................................................... 7
Printing the Data of the
Connected Weighing Instrument.......................... 7
Troubleshooting Guide...................................... 8
Maintenance ...................................................9
Changing the Paper Roll .....................................9
Changing the Ink Ribbon Cassette ......................10
Charging/Changing the Batteries ......................11
Accessories ...................................................13
Specifications.................................................13
CMarking....................................................14
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Intended Use
Model YDP 04 is a data printer designed to
receive weighing data from a connected weighing
instrument and to print it on plain paper (roll width:
57.5 mm). Text and data are printed with up to
24 characters per line.
Data is transferred either automatically or manually
by pressing a key.
Connection Options
The YDP 04 printer can be operated with the
following balances and scales:
– Basiclite and Gold Series: BL, BJ and GM models
– Economy Series: EA/EB models with serial number
90400000 or higher (available starting April1999)
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Safety Precautions
The data printer complies with the EC Directives
and Standards for electrical equipment and
electromagnetic compatibility.
Use only rechargeable AA batteries of the following
type: nickel-cadmium UM-3, order no. 69Y03136.
Avoid draining the batteries excessively; otherwise,
this will reduce their recharging capacity.
Used batteries are hazardous waste and must be
properly disposed of according to your local
hazardous waste disposal regulations.
When cleaning the data printer, make sure that no
liquid enters the printer housing: use only a moist cloth
to wipe down the housing.
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Installation
Equipment Supplied
The following components are supplied:
– Black ink ribbon cassette (is installed)
– 4 rechargeable batteries
– Paper roll
Installing the Rechargeable Batteries
• Remove the 4 batteries from the packaging
(they are discharged)
• Lift the cover of the paper roll compartment
• To open the battery compartment,
tilt back the cover
• Install the 4 rechargeable batteries in the battery
compartment. Make sure that the poles match the
+ and – signs!
• To close the battery compartment, press down
on the cover
• To close the paper roll compartment, lower
the cover
– You cannot thread the paper roll until the printer has
been turned on.
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Connecting the Data Printer
to a Weighing Instrument
• Connect the interface cable to the weighing
instrument you are using. Secure the connection.
Turning On the Weighing Instrument
and the Printer
• Turn on the weighing instrument
> The printer will turn on automatically
Charging the Batteries during Initial Operation
• Charge the batteries by leaving the weighing
instrument turned on
> The batteries are charged in the standby mode
of the weighing instrument
> After 28 hours, the printer’s batteries are charged
Installing the Ink Ribbon Cassette
• To install the ink ribbon cassette, refer to
“Maintenance” on page10
Inserting the Paper Roll
• Insert the paper roll as described in
“Maintenance” on page 9
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Operation
The data printer has 4 function keys for operation:
: Line Feed. Press the LF key to advance the
paper by one blank line.
: Numbering Function ON/OFF. The readout
shown on the left will be displayed once the
numbering function has been activated.
: Clear Number. This key resets the numbering
function to “001.”
: Prints the values:
Prints the data of the connected weighing
instrument.
Printing the Data of the Connected
Weighing Instrument
••If necessary, print several blank lines (line feed):
Press the key several times,
or keep it pressed for continuous line feed
• To print data, press the key
> The printout will be as shown on the left
••To reset the numbering function, if necessary,
press the key
••To turn off the numbering function,
press the key
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123456789012345678901234
001: + 123.4 g

Troubleshooting Guide
Error Message Causes Solution
_ Underlining on the Transfer error in • Set the interface parameters
printout a data string of the connected weighing
instrument to1,200 baud,
odd parity and hardware
handshake.
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Maintenance
Changing the Paper Roll
To operate your data printer, the paper rolls
must have the following specifications:
(see “Accessories”):
– Standard paper roll
– Wood-free paper, 60 g
– Width: 57.5 ± 0.5 mm
– Diameter: 65 mm max.
– Core diameter: 8 mm min.
• To open the paper roll compartment, lift the cover
• Pull out the roll holders from both sides
of the roll core as shown on the left
• Remove the old roll core
••Place a new paper roll on a flat surface
••The beginning of the paper must be on the bottom
and facing you
• Use your thumb and index finger of one hand to
hold the paper roll vertically above the paper roll
compartment
• Using your other hand, thread the paper through
the slot underneath the ink ribbon
• To transport the paper through the ink ribbon
cassette, press the key several times or hold
it down
> The paper will be threaded into,
then out of the ink ribbon cassette
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• To align the paper roll, hold it so that you can
push both roll holders into the core
• Release the roll holders on both sides
• To close the paper roll compartment,
lower the cover
Changing the Ink Ribbon Cassette
To operate your data printer, you must
use a black ink ribbon cassette, type ERC-22
(see “Accessories”).
• Lift the cover of the paper roll compartment
• To remove the paper from the ink ribbon cassette,
turn the paper roll opposite to the paper feed
direction
• Press down on the right side of the cassette
> The left side of the cassette will lift up
• Remove the cassette
• Insert a new ink ribbon cassette from the top
> The cassette will lock into place
••If necessary, turn the small tension wheel located
on the left in the direction of the arrow until the
ribbon is stretched taut in front of the paper
• To thread the paper,
refer to “Changing the Paper Roll”
• Lower the cover of the paper roll
compartment to close it
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