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Quantum Scale System
Operator Manual
Models
Quantum Scale
Standard ML-29032
Narrow ML-29035
Prepack ML-29037
Linerless ML-29039
TCP/IP ML-29191
Quantum Printer
Standard ML-29044
Narrow ML-29048
Quantum Hanging Scale ML-29188
F–19403B
December 1999
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Quantum Scale Quantum Hanging Scale
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Quantum Scale System Table of Contents Chapter One: Introduction to This Manual .................................................1-1 FCC Note................................................................................................ 1-2 Verify Correctness of Weight & Price...................................................... 1-2 Operator Manual Overview..................................................................... 1-3 How to Use This Manual..........................................
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Quantum Scale System Table of Contents Continued.... Chapter Four: Understanding & Using the Start a Run Screen ..........................4-1 Start a Run Screen Overview ................................................................. 4-2 Verifying Zero Weight............................................................................. 4-3 Rezeroing the Scale ............................................................................... 4-4 Weigh Types ........................................
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Quantum Scale System Table of Contents Continued.... Forced Price............................................................................................6-13 Random Weight PLU’s.......................................................................6-13 Random Weight - By Count PLU’s.....................................................6-14 Fixed Weight PLU’s ...........................................................................6-15 Forced Tare.............................................
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Quantum Scale System Chapter One: Introduction to This Manual ¤ FCC Note ¤ Verify Correctness of Weight & Price ¤ Operator Manual Overview ¤ How to Use This Manual Quick Start For information on quickly processing a transaction, refer to Chapter Six : Weigh Types (Modes of Operation) . This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for processing a transaction and printing a label for all six modes of operation. 1 - 1 Introduction to This Manual
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Quantum Scale System Quantum Scale System SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC Note the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction man
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Quantum Scale System This manual will use the following methods to explain Operator Manual keystrokes and data entry procedures: Overview ¤ The word PRESS means to press a key on the Control Panel. ¤ The word TYPE means to press a series of keys on the Control Panel and press [ENTER]. ¤ The word SELECT means to choose an item from the display, using the Function Keys or Flashkeys. ¤ The word ENTER means to press the [ENTER] key on the Control Panel. ¤ Words in uppercase enclosed in brack
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Quantum Scale System Refer to the following sections for information about using How to Use This the Quantum Scale System. Manual ¤ Chapter Two: General Information provides you basic information about the Quantum’s features including: * Standard Features * Communications Connections * Reset Button * Control Panel Overview * Screen Highlights * Mechanical Procedures * HELP Key Functions ¤ Chapter Three: Start Up Procedures provides you an overview of the Power-up Sequence and how to set,
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Quantum Scale System Chapter Two: General Information About the Quantum ¤ General Information ¤ Electrical Connections ¤ Communication Connections ¤ Reset Button ¤ Control Panel Overview ¤ Screen Highlights ¤ Mechanical Procedures • Removing the Label Cassette • Removing the Empty Roll • Loading Labels • Installing the Label Cassette • Removing the Scale Platter • Installing the Scale Platter • Adjusting Scale Feet • Adjusting Console Position • Adjusting Screen Contrast ¤ HELP Key Functions •
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Quantum Scale System The Quantum Scale System is perfect for your over-the- General Information counter weighing applications. This state-of-the-art weighing system can handle a broad variety of products for deli, bakery, produce, fish and cheese departments. It can also function in a Prepack Scale mode when necessary. With 512K memory, the system can store information on thousands of products; including NutriFacts which allows you to meet labeling law requirements and Expanded Text for Recipe
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Quantum Scale System In addition to the Power Cord, there are up to four (4) Communication additional ports. Connections On the left side of the scale, there are several ports for peripherals such as: ¤ Disk Player/Recorder and Cassette Recorder (RS232) ¤ IBM PC Keyboard (Keyboard) ¤ Floppy Disk Drive or Secondary Printer (MODNET) ¤ Future Expansion (i.e., parallel port for Report Printer) Also located on the left side of the scale is the Reset Button. Reset Button In the unlikely event the sc
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Quantum Scale System Control Panel Overview Key/Highlight Function POWER Turns the screen and the keyboard ON/OFF. “F” Keys (F1-F8) Allows you to make selections from the menu screens or select a row of Flashkeys. Numeric Keypad Allows you to enter numeric data. BACKSPACE Allows you to remove the highlighted character or the character to the left of the cursor. CLEAR Allows you to reset a numeric field to zero. This key is not active in a text field. ESC (Escape) Allows you to return to the p
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Quantum Scale System Key/Highlight Function Alpha Characters Allows you to enter upper case or lower case alpha characters while in a text field. SPECIAL CHARS. Press this key to type a special character (found in the upper left corner of each alpha-key). You must press Special Chars. for each Special Character. CHANGE CASE Allows you to switch between Upper or Lower Case. You must press Change Case each time you want to change the case in a text field. RETURN Advances the cursor to the next f
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Quantum Scale System The Quantum Scale System has several common screen Screen Highlights characteristics that assists you in interacting with the scale. We refer to these as “Screen Highlights.” The highlights act the same regardless of your screen location. Highlight Description A box surrounding text or numeric Active Field fields indicates that this field is the active field. If you begin typing from the keyboard or control panel, the data will be entered into this field. A bar cursor (y )
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Quantum Scale System Highlight Description Screen Highlights The Prompt Line is white text, Prompt Line reversed out of a black box. It is typically located at the bottom portion of the screen. It prompts you on what your next step should be. Depending on your scale’s configuration, it may be black text reversed out of a white box. The Screen Title identifies the screen Screen Title name and function that you are attempting to complete. Highlight Description Control Panel This key on the Cont
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Quantum Scale System This section explains how to: Mechanical ¤ Remove the Label Cassette Procedures ¤ Remove Empty Label Roll ¤ Load Labels ¤ Install the Label Cassette ¤ Remove the Scale Platter ¤ Install the Scale Platter ¤ Adjust the Scale Feet ¤ Adjust the Console Position ¤ Adjust the Screen Contrast * Note In order to print different label stock types (Narrow, Wide or Linerless), the Quantum will use different Label Cassettes. This allows you to rapidly change the label stock by simply e
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Quantum Scale System To remove the backing paper of an empty label roll: Removing the Empty Roll 1. Remove the Label Cassette by pressing down on the black Label Cassette Eject Button. The Label Cassette will partially eject (@ 1 - 2”). 2. Slide the Label Cassette out the front. 3. Lift up on the metal “L-shaped” piece (called the Take- Up Key) to remove any remaining labels and the backing paper from the label roll. 4. Remove the label roll and dispose. Step 3 Step 4 There are several diffe
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Quantum Scale System Loading Standard or Narrow To load die-cut labels into the scale: Die-Cut Labels 1. Remove the labels from the first ten (10) inches of the label roll. 2. Place the roll of labels on the Hub in the Label Cassette. 3. Thread the Leader between the Peel Bar and the Cassette Housing. 4. Wrap the Leader around the Take-Up Spool. 5. Slide the Take-Up Key onto the Take-Up Spool, making sure that it is on the outside of the leader. 6. Turn the Take-Up Spool counterclockwise to remo
