Access PrePack System Operator Manual ML-29268 EPP Printer ML-29269 EPCP Console 701 S. RIDGE AVENUE TROY, OHIO 45374 www.hobartcorp.com F-35512 (Mar.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 FCC Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Access PrePack System Operator Manual Chapter 1: Introduction Introduction Welcome The Access PrePack System was designed as a meat room or produce back room scale. It gives you merchandising capabilities with multiple fonts, graphics, and label types. Access PrePack System All necessary operator data appears on the touch screen. FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Operator Manual Terminology This manual uses the following terminology for keystrokes and data manipulation procedures: • • • The word TYPE means to touch a series of keys on the Operator Screen Numeric Keypad or the Operator Screen Alpha Keyboard. The word TOUCH means to activate an entry shown on the Operator Display screen. The word SELECT means to activate one item from a list brought up on the Operator Screen.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Chapter 2: Understanding the System Understanding the System The Access EPP Scale System can store information on thousands of products. Retail store information required for product handling and processing, such as PLU number, UPC number, Pricing, Tare, and Self Life is included.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Operator Main Menu Screen The Operator Main Menu Screen is a touch screen that enables you to enter information and move through the display screens. Attributes Functions Softkeys The softkeys on the Operator Main Menu Screen are used to access the drop-down menus, which show the subcategories of data available for selection. Check Box A check box enables or disables optional functions. A check mark or circle appears in the box when a function is enabled.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Using the Access PrePack System Using the Access PrePack System Power Up the System To power up the Access PrePack System, use the on/off switch located on the back of the printer. Logging onto the System The Access PrePack System may require each operator to login before use. Not all system are setup to have operator’s login. The instructions for using this system are detailed in this chapter.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Shutting Down the System The Shutdown feature is designed to stop all internal functions. Shutdown is required before power can be disconnected from the system. To Shutdown the System: 1. 2. 3. From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH System. From the System Menu, TOUCH Shutdown. A screen will appear and ask, “Are you sure you want to shutdown?” TOUCH OK. A screen will appear and say, “The scale is shutting down. Please wait....
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Operator Main Menu Screen Softkeys and Flashkeys The Operator Main Menu Screen Softkeys provide access to drop-down menus showing available functions. The use of these keys, the screens accessed, and the functions performed through these keys are described in next section of this manual. Note The Product Softkey will only be available when a PLU is entered. Flashkeys are the keys located below the Operator Main Menu Screen softkeys.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Run Screen The Run Screen displays product information for the PLU that is entered. The type of data displayed depends upon the product weigh type of the PLU.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Modifying the Run Screen The operator can modify certain settings that display on the Run Screen. Only text fields with a white background can be modified. Text fields with a blue background cannot be edited and provide information only. Note • • Changes made at the Run Screen will be in effect for the current product only. The scale will revert to the system default settings when a different PLU is entered.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Automatic Settings The Run Screen has settings for automatic or manual modes. In Automatic Mode the operation will be performed without the operator touching PRINT, as is required in Manual Mode. Automatic Mode is changed with the Apply, Wrap, and Label buttons. The button is in the Automatic Mode when the indicator is green and in Manual Mode when the indicator is red.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Automatically Print Label Only To print a label without applying the label in Automatic Mode: TOUCH the Label button until the indicator is green. TOUCH the Apply and Wrap buttons until the indicators are red. The Enter PLU text background color is white. Place the product on the wrapper scale. A label will print automatically when a stable weight has been sensed by the scale. The label will not be applied to the product.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Automatically Print and Apply Label, No Wrap (Prepackaged Products) To print and apply a label to the product in Automatic Mode: TOUCH the Apply and Label buttons until the indicators are green. TOUCH the Wrap button until the indicator is red. The Enter PLU text background is yellow. Place the product on the wrapper scale. A label will print automatically when a stable weight has been sensed by the scale.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Automatically Wrap Only To wrap a product without printing or applying a label in Automatic Mode: TOUCH the Wrap button until the indicator is green. TOUCH the Apply and Label buttons until the indicators are red. The Enter PLU text background color is white. A product is placed on the wrapper scale. The product will run through the wrapper and will be wrapped. F-35512 (Mar.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Manual Mode To use Manual Mode: TOUCH the Apply, Wrap, and Label buttons until the indicators are red. The enter PLU text background color is white. A product is placed on the wrapper scale. TOUCH Print to print a label. Using the Access PrePack System 3-10 F-35512 (Mar.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Running a Product Running a product is the basic function of the operator. This function allows the operator to select the PLU, weigh, wrap, print, and apply the label. From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH a Flashkey –OR– TOUCH the Enter PLU field and TYPE the product number on the Numeric Keypad. TOUCH Enter. You should now be on the Run Screen. Select the automatic setting for this run. See Using Automatic Mode.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Using the Operator Main Menu Screen Drop-Down Menus Additional information is available through the softkeys Product, Settings, and Help located on the Operator Screen menu bar as shown on the Operator Main Menu Screen. The Operator Main Menu Screen drop-down menus include: Note The Product Softkey will only be available when a PLU is entered.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Product Drop-Down Menu The Product Drop-Down Menu has the following selections: Product Drop-Down Menu Label Data Screen Label Data Screen Label Placement Screen Product Note Screen Product & Shelf Life Screen COOL Screen Void Transaction From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH Product. TOUCH Label Data. You should now be on the Label Data Screen. To change the Label Type: TOUCH the Label Type text box. The Numeric Keypad will be displayed.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Product Drop-Down Menu Label Placement Screen From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH Product. TOUCH Label Placement. You should now be on the Label Placement Screen. To change the Printer Selected: TOUCH the Printer field. The printer drop-down selections of Primary and Secondary will be displayed. SELECT the printer. The default settings for the selected printer will be displayed.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Product Drop-Down Menu Product Note Screen From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH Product. TOUCH Product Note. You should now be on the Product Note Screen. Note Not all PLU’s have an associated Product Note. To exit this screen: TOUCH Back. F-35512 (Mar.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Product Drop-Down Menu Product & Shelf Life Screen From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH Product. TOUCH Product & Shelf Life. You should now be on the Product & Shelf Life Screen. To change the Sell By Date: TOUCH the Sell By Date box to activate it. The numeric keypad will be displayed. TYPE in the date using two digits each for the day, month, and year. TOUCH enter on the keypad.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Product Drop-Down Menu COOL Screen From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH Product. TOUCH COOL. You should now be on the COOL Screen. To exclude COOL Data: TOUCH the Cool Not Required button. To create COOL text: TOUCH the Create COOL Text button. You should now be on the Create COOL Text Screen. SELECT the appropriate production step from those listed in the Production Steps box.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Settings Drop-Down Menu The Setting Drop-Down Menu has the following selections: Settings Drop-Down Wrapper Screen Wrapper Screen (only available when system connected to UWS) Printer Settings Screen Date and Time Screen Total Type Screen Rezero Weigher Screen From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH Settings. TOUCH Wrapper. You should now be on the Wrapper Screen.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Settings Drop-Down Menu Printer Settings Screen From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH Settings. TOUCH Printer Settings. You should now be on the Printer Settings Screen. To change the Printer Type: TOUCH the Printer Type field and SELECT Primary, Second, Third, or None. To change the Printer Contrast: TOUCH the Printer Contrast field and SELECT a number from 0-7. TOUCH the Apply Changes & Print Label button to save changes and print a sample label.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Settings Drop-Down Menu Date and Time Screen The current date and time set for the Access PrePack System is shown on the Operator Main Menu Screen in the lower left hand corner. From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH Settings. TOUCH Date and Time. You should now be on the Date and Time Screen. To change the Month: TOUCH the month field and SELECT the month. To change the Year: TOUCH the year field and SELECT the year.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Settings Drop-Down Menu Total Type Screen From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH Settings. TOUCH Total Type. You should now be on the Total Type Screen. To select a Total Type: TOUCH the Total Type field and SELECT a Total Type. To exit this screen: TOUCH Back. Settings Drop-Down Menu Rezero Weigher Screen F-35512 (Mar. 2006) Ensure that nothing is on the scale. From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH Settings. TOUCH Rezero Weigher.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Help Drop-Down Menu The Help Drop-Down Menu has the following selections: Help Drop-Down Menu Search Screen Search Screen Describe this Page Screen Questions Screen Operator Note Screen About Access Screen Weights & Measures Screen From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH Help. TOUCH Search. You should now be on the Search Screen. A search can be performed by a product number or by a product description.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual As shown on the screen below, a list of products is displayed. TOUCH the scroll bar arrows to the right of the box containing the product list to scroll up or down and view all of the products listed. TOUCH the scroll bar arrows below the box to view list entries that are wider than the box. SELECT the desired product on the list. The Run Screen for the selected product will be displayed. To perform a Search by PLU Range: TOUCH the check box Search by PLU.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual As shown on the screen below, a list of products is displayed. TOUCH the scroll bar arrows to the right of the box containing the product list to scroll up or down and view all of the products listed. TOUCH the scroll bar arrows below the box to view list entries that are wider than the box. SELECT the desired product on the list. The Run Screen for the selected product will be displayed.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Help Drop-Down Menu Questions Screen The Questions Screen will show a list of frequently asked questions regarding the Access PrePack System operation and maintenance. From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH Help. TOUCH Questions. You should now be on the Questions Screen. To view Questions: TOUCH the scroll bar on the right of the list of questions to scroll up and the down the list of questions. To exit this screen: TOUCH Back.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Help Drop-Down Menu About Access Screen From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH Help. TOUCH About Access. You should now be on the About Access Screen. To exit this screen: TOUCH Back. Help Drop-Down Menu Weights & Measures Screen From the Operator Main Menu Screen, TOUCH Help. TOUCH Weights & Measures. You should now be on the Weights & Measures Screen. Note The information on this screen will vary depending on the peripherals attached.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Chapter 4: Maintenance & Cleaning Maintenance & Cleaning Removing Labels F-35512 (Mar. 2006) To remove labels from the printer: 1. 2. Open the printer label access door. Pull the printhead positioning lever toward the printhead to lower the printhead. 3. Push and hold in the label door release located on the interior back wall behind the roller and lower the label door.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual 4. 5. Maintenance & Cleaning Remove the take-up spool key. Remove the label backing paper from the take-up spool and the label roll from the hub. 4-2 F-35512 (Mar.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Loading Labels Note Before loading labels: • See Cleaning the Printhead. • See Setting the Label Size Plate. To load labels in the printer: 1. 2. F-35512 (Mar. 2006) Remove labels from the first 12 inches of the new label roll. This will create a leader to attach to the take-up spool. Pull the printhead positioning lever toward the printhead to lower the printhead.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual 3. Push and hold in the label door release located on the interior back wall behind the roller and lower the label door. 4. Place the label roll on the hub. The leader feeds from the bottom of the roll in a clockwise direction. Remove the take-up spool key. 5. 6. 7. Maintenance & Cleaning Wrap the leader under the black label guide, around the roller and the take-up spool and insert the take-up spool key.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual 8. Close the label door on the front of the printer. 9. Pull the printhead positioning lever away from the printhead to raise the printhead into position. The printer will automatically advance the labels through the printhead setting the labels in the ready position. 10. Close the printer label access door. F-35512 (Mar.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Setting the Label Size Plate To set the label size plate: 1. 2. Lift the label plate and set it in the slots for the size labels being used. Move the lever on the hub to the slot for the size labels being used. Note If you change the label size, make sure to adjust the printer settings (see Printer Settings Screen). Maintenance & Cleaning 4-6 F-35512 (Mar.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Cleaning the Printhead The printhead of your Access PrePack System Printer should be cleaned approximately once each week, or whenever labels are obstructed due to a residue buildup on the printhead and/or roller. It is a good idea to clean the printhead roller whenever a new roll of labels is installed. To obtain a Printhead Cleaning Kit, contact your local Hobart Representative; request Part Number 00-184326. Look At This Do not use a metal tool on the printhead.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Troubleshooting In the event that your Access PrePack System does not operate as expected, please reference the following troubleshooting steps before calling for service. If you are experiencing problems with the system, the following scenarios may be of help. Problem Possible Cause Action/Solution There is no display on the display unit. You may not have power running to the system.
Access PrePack System Operator Manual Index A O About Access Screen, 3-26 Alpha Keyboard, 2-2 Automatic Settings, 3-6 Automatically Print and Apply Label, No Wrap (Prepackaged Products), 3-8 Automatically Print Label Only, 3-7 Automatically Wrap Only, 3-9 Automatically Wrap, Print and Apply Label, 3-6 Operator Main Menu Screen, 2-2 Operator Main Menu Screen Softkeys and Flashkeys, 3-3 Operator Manual Terminology, 1-2 Operator Note Screen, 3-25 P Power up the scale system, 3-1 Printer Settings Screen, 3
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