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LP950 OPERATORS MANUAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power 
Requirements - 

11.2 to 32V DC.  
Average Current when Printing: 
0.75A @ 12V DC input 
0.4  A @ 24V DC input 
 
Peak Current when Printing: 
3.0A @ 12V DC input 
1.3A @ 24V DC input 
 
Standby Current: 
100mA max 
40mA typ. @ 24V 
 

Power Input 
Protection - 

Series diode to protect against reverse 
voltage. Input filter and high voltage pre-
regulator into switch-mode main regulator to 
protect against "load-dump" and automotive 
transients. 
 

  
 
 

Summary of Contents for LP950

Page 1: ...LP950 Data Printer MANUAL OPERATORS ...

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Page 3: ...duced in any other media without the express written permission of Actronic Ltd Permitted copies must carry the same proprietary and copyright notices as were affixed to the original Under the law copying includes translation into another language Please note that while every effort has been made to ensure that the data given in this document is accurate the information figures illustrations table...

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Page 5: ...allation 2 Printer 2 Electrical Connection 3 Use with Data Capture System 3 3 Printer Controls and Indicators 4 Function Of Buttons 4 Function Of Indicators 4 Paper Roll Replacement 5 Ribbon Casette Replacement 6 Baud Rate 7 4 Specifications 8 ...

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Page 7: ... given in the Loadrite Operating Manual The LP950 printer is supplied complete with a fully adjustable mounting bracket a cable which may be plugged between the LP950 and the PRINTER EDP socket at the rear of the Loadrite Weigh Indicator a spare ink ribbon cartridge Printing is performed by the dot matrix impact method utilising a replaceable ink ribbon cartridge on to either standard 57mm calcula...

Page 8: ...case The unit should be mounted with the mouth of the paper exit slot in a downwards direction Care should be taken that externally accumulated dust water and oil etc does not enter when the lid is opened to replace the paper roll 3 The printer should be located in such a way that it does not hinder the normal operation of the machine controls or the visibility of the operator 4 The printer should...

Page 9: ...oadrite Weigh Indicator The power supply to the printer is switched ON and OFF by the main power ON OFF switch on the side of the Loadrite indicator Ensure that the printer and cable are securely fastened and the cable routed to avoid accidental physical damage Special care is needed when routing cable to avoid physical damage Use with Data Capture System The Loadrite weighing system may be operat...

Page 10: ...he printer is ON LINE the associated indicator light will be on Test If the PAPER FEED button is momentarily depressed while holding the ON LINE button the printer will print a test print After printing the printer will be left in the OFF LINE state and the ON LINE button must be pressed before the printer will operate Function Of Indicators On Line Indicates when the printer is ON LINE and able t...

Page 11: ...standard 57mm wide paper either plain or 2 layer NCR if a duplicate copy is required The maximum roll diameter in either case is 57mm To replace the paper roll 1 Open the hinged lid by springing the plastic clip and lift the lid wide open 2 Remove the short length of paper remaining in the printing mechanism by i Using the PAPER FEED button or ii Using the manual paper feed wheel or iii Gently pul...

Page 12: ... until the paper emerges past the tear off edge 10 Press the ON LINE button and the printer is now ready for operation Ribbon Casette Replacement Printing on plain paper in the LP950 printer is achieved by use of an inked ribbon which is contained in a replaceable cassette The ribbon will normally last for 2 to 3 rolls of paper To Replace the Cassette 1 Open the lid of the printer If there is pape...

Page 13: ...00 baud Earlier printers communicated at the slower speed of 1200 baud If the LP950 printer is used with an LR810 indicator the LR810 should have the Baud Rate setting changed to 9600 baud Ask your Loadrite dealer for details If the Baud Rate of the printer needs to be changed your Loadrite dealer can provide an instruction sheet ...

Page 14: ... for duplicate copy Print Format 24 columns 5 x 8 dot matrix characters 1 7 x 2 7mm with one dot 0 37mm descender Printable Characters Full ASCII character set plus extended set Print Speed 1 7 lines second typical Paper Feed 4 0 lines second typical Test Print All printable alpha numeric characters are printed Indicator Lamps LED type On Line Out of Paper and Ready Control Buttons On front panel ...

Page 15: ...24V DC input Peak Current when Printing 3 0A 12V DC input 1 3A 24V DC input Standby Current 100mA max 40mA typ 24V Power Input Protection Series diode to protect against reverse voltage Input filter and high voltage pre regulator into switch mode main regulator to protect against load dump and automotive transients ...

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