ISHIDA Astra Frequently Asked Questions

Ishida Astra Price Computing Scale with Printer
Frequently Asked Questions
Rev. 1, October 2010 1/8 Astra FAQ
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Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Programming .................................................................................................................................... 1
Setup ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Service .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Labels ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Communication ................................................................................................................................. 6
AstraLink & AstraLabel ...................................................................................................................... 7
Operation
1. Q:
How is the price of a Fixed Price item changed?
A:
The two following items are required to override a price.
1. Fixed Price function key
a. Key in 9000, MODE to enter the Program menu.
b. Key in 4, ENTER, ENTER to enter Preset Keys.
c. Key in 7, FEED, 0 to select the Fixed Price function key type.
d. Press the desired preset key to assign the Fixed Price function.
e. Press MODE, MODE to exit.
Note: the Fixed Price function key may also be assigned using the AstraLink program.
2. Open Price setting
a. Key in 6000, MODE to enter the Setup menu.
b. Key in 7, ENTER to enter the Open Price setting.
c. Key in 0, ENTER to enable price changes by the operator.
d. Press MODE, MODE to exit.
With these two items enabled, recall a Fixed Price PLU, enter a temporary price, and
press the Fixed Price function key. Then print the label.
2. Q:
How are the lower presets keys selected?
A:
Press the MODE key, then press the preset to recall the second item assigned to the
preset key.
See Programming #2 below for details about assigning PLUs to the lower preset keys.
Programming
1. Q:
Why aren’t price changes accepted by the Astra?
A: Some Astra firmware versions allow only one price change at a time in step P03. In that
case price changes should be made in the PLU File: step P01-03. The PLU File allows
multiple price changes.
Note: From firmware version B0324L multiple price changes are possible in step P03.
2. Q:
How are the lower presets keys programmed?
A:
In Preset Key programming step P04-01, after entering the PLU number, press the
PRINT key, then press the desired preset key to assign the item to the lower preset.
See Operation #2 above for details about recalling PLUs assigned to the lower preset
keys.

ISHIDA Astra Specifications

General

Brand	ISHIDA
Model	Astra
Category	Scales
Language	English