Ithaca 9700 Setup Instructions

Thank you for ordering the Ithaca 9700 food prep labeler. The following steps explain how to install/update the menu on the 9700.
The procedure is the same for a BRAND NEW (or factory repaired) 9700 OR an existing unit needing an update for new products.
Via AccessMcD
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Go to accessmcd.com using Internet Explorer.
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Select Restaurant Operations, then US Operations.
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Click NABIT (Ignore the drop down list, simply click on
NABIT to get to the home page).
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Under Additional Resources, scroll to the bottom of the
page.
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Click on Food Fresh Labeling System.
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Under Ithaca Model 9700, click on "product file" and
choose open (allow any warnings that appear).
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Click to highlight the MenuData.xml file.
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Click Extract All. (Top menu or Left menu.)
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Click Browse, and select the USB drive (under My
Computer (XP and older) or under Computer
(Vista/7/8)).
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Click Extract button.
** Note: The MenuData.xml file, not the original .zip file, should be placed in the root directory of the USB stick, not in a folder.**
Step 1: Plug the power cable into the 9700 and an appropriate wall connector.
Step 2: Turn the 9700 ON (power switch located on left side of unit, screen facing you).
Step 3: Load the 9700 with appropriate label stock:
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Open cover of 9700 by grabbing the sides of the touchscreen and rotating the screen UP
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Place label in LEFT paper bucket (labels facing UP)
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Open LEFT printing mechanism by sliding blue plastic latch to the left
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Place labels under sensor 'arm' with one or two labels sticking out beyond the sensor
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Close the screen and faceplate
Step 4: Set the date and time according to your location:
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Press the SETUP button (white button, bottom right of screen)
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Login password: bigmac1 (press DONE)
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Press SET DATE AND TIME
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Use UP/DOWN arrow keys to set date and time
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Press BACK button (date and time automatically saved)
Step 5: Locate the USB slot on the right side of the 9700 (slide interface door open).
Step 6: Insert the USB drive into the connector; make sure to observe the correct orientation of the connector (white blocks in
small windows facing you).
Step 7: Press the Save/Load Update/Backup button on the lower left side of screen.
Step 8: Press the LOAD DATA FILE button and you will be presented with a window labeled LOAD MENU FROM USB DRIVE.
Step 9: Press the LOAD button, Press OK on the next screen.
Step 10: Wait for the menu to be loaded. When complete, the screen will present a window stating the Menu has been updated! It is
now safe to turn off your 9700!
Step 11: Remove the USB drive from the printer.
Step 12: Turn the Power switch OFF, turn the power switch back ON.
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The updates will NOT be ready until the 9700 is turned OFF, then ON. This is a REQUIRED step to complete the
process!
Ithaca 9700 Setup Instructions
Before you can begin loading the menu, you will need a USB flash drive.
Use the directions below to get the menu file, MenuData.xml.
Contact us at (877) 748-4222 or email us at TechSupport@TransAct-tech.com
For more information, please go to the link below:
http://www.transact-tech.com/Food-Safety/Ithaca-9700
100-12189 Rev B
Via the ISP
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Log on to the ISP.
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Double-click on the InfoCenter icon on the desktop.
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Select Content Center.
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Select Guides & Tools.
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Find the Transact Food Freshness .xml file.
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Click on View.
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Click to highlight the MenuData.xml file.
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Click Extract All (Top menu or Left menu.)
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Click Browse, and select the USB drive (under My
Computer (XP and older) or under Computer
(Vista/7/8)).
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Click Extract button.
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