Victor 1212-3A Commercial Printing Calculator Instruction Manual
- June 14, 2024
- VICTOR
Table of Contents
Victor 1212-3A Commercial Printing Calculator
SERIES 1212-3A 12-DIGIT BIG LCD DISPLAY 2-COLOR Printing Calculator
PREFACE
Congratulations on your choice of a Victor electronic calculator. Careful design, quality materials, painstaking workmanship, and advanced research and production facilities have given you a calculator that, with proper care, will provide years of trouble-free service. To assure future optimum performance, ask your Victor representative about low cost protection offered by Victor’s Extended Guarantee Protection Program.
This operating manual describes the features and operation of the Victor 1210-3A and 1212-3A. Where applicable, differences in these two models are noted. This calculator also features the four basic arithmetic operations, grand total, sigma, percentage, per cent of change, change sign, item count, non-date add functions, programmable tax rate, backspace, cost, sell, margin, and four key memory functions. The Victor 1210-3A and 1212-3A also have calendar and clock features.
SPECIFICATION
- Display: 12 digits, large LCD display
- Printing Speed: 2.4 lines/sec.
- Printing Paper: Width 58mm (2 ¼ inch), MAX
- Power Sources:
- AC 110-120,220-230 or 240V,50/60Hz, with an AC adaptor 6V DC, 300mA or 400mA.
- DC: Four AA-size manganese dry batteries (UM-3)
- Ambient Temperature: 0° ~ 40°C (32° ~ 104°F)
- Power Consumption: 2.0W
- Dimension: 260mm(L) × 198mm(W) × 65mm(H)
- Ink Roller: IR-40T
- Printing Color: 2-color (minus and negative in red)
- Weight: 660g
PREPARATION
- A. Power source
- This unit receives its operating power from an AC adaptor 6V DC, 300mA or 4 AA size manganese dry batteries (UM-3).
- When power is in the ON position, pressing the [D/#] key will only print the digits displayed in the front display panel.
- B. Loading Paper
- Place the paper holder into position (Fig.1).
- Install the paper roll on the holders
- Insert the paper end into the printer slot (Fig.2).
- Press [ ] key to feed the paper to an adequate length
Replacing the link Rller
If the printing becomes faint, the ink roller may need to be replaced.
- Turn the power off.
- Open the printer cover(Fig.III)
- Remove the old ink roller by pulling it up (Fig.IV).
- Insert the new ink roller IR40T in the compartment and gently press it down until snaps in place.
CAUTION: Turn the power off before replacing ink roller.
KEY IDENTIFICATION
OFF NP P IP
- (OFF) Display OFF, while time/date memory will remain.
- (NP P IP) Switch to choose Printer OFF, Printer ON or Printer item count mode.
ΣGT TAX SET
- (Σ) The calculator automatically adds the result of multiplication/division to the Total register need to press the + key each time. Obtain the multiplication/division result by pressing the = key.
- (GT) Grand Total Memory selectable switch.
- (TAX SET) Select the set mode for the tax rate.
▲5/4▼
- (▲) An answer is rounded up.
- (5/4) An answer is rounded off.
- (▼) An answer is rounded down.
A 0 2 3 4 F
-
Decimal point ( ) accountant, Fixed (0,2,3,4),(F)floating
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[0]~ [9] [00]: Numeral keys
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[.]: Decimal point key
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[+] : Add key
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[-] : Subtract key
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[×] : Multiplication key
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[÷]: Division key
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[=] : Equal key
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[%] : Percent key
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[MS] : Memory subtotal recall key
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[MT] : Memory total/ clear key
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[ M=+] : Memory plus key
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[M-= ] : Memory minus key
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[D/#] : Date/Number key print key
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[ ] : Paper feed key
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[ /S]: Subtotal key
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[C] : All clear
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[CE] : Clear entry key
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[→ ] : Backspace key
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[MU/MD ] : Calculates the selling price and Profit or loss amount on an item when its cost and gross profit or loss margin are known
- : Prints Profit MARK-UP
- X MU Y =X/(1-(Y%))-X
- =X/(1-(Y%))
- Prints Profit MARK-DOWN
- X MU Y +/-=X/(1-(Y%))-X
- =X/(1-(Y%))
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[+/- ] : Inverts the sign of the displayed number at the key entry.
-
[TAX+] or [TAX-]: TAX+ Calculates the amount, using the stored rate, and adds it to the original price before tax
- : TAX- Calculates the amount of tax to be deducted (using the stored tax displayed value to find the pre-tax sales amount
- : Prints TAX / Included TAX (TAX=3) A TAX+ = A(3/100) = A+(A(3/100))
- : Prints TAX / excluded TAX(TAX=3) A TAX- = A – A (1+3/100) =A/(1+3/100)
-
[Δ%] : Prints difference (Computes the % of Change between two values ).
- A Δ%B = B – A
- = (B – A/)I A I A Δ%B+/-= -(B + A)
- = – (B – A/)I A I
-
[GT] : In Grand total mode, add the total register to the GT register by the (*/T) key
-
*/T] : Total key
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[COST] [MARGIN] [SELL]: Used for calculating the cost, selling price, and profit margin amount. Enter the value of any 2 items to obtain the balance value item (e.g., enter the value of the cost and the selling price to obtain the profit margin).
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[GT]: In Grand total mode, add the total register to the GT register by the (*/T) key.
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[TIME]: Displays date or time.
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[SET]: Used to set the date and time in calendar & clock mode.
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[AM/PM]: Used to switch between AM or PM at clock mode time setting.
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[12/24]: Used to switch between 12 or 24 hours at clock mode time setting.
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[FORMAT]: Used to select date format between “YYYY/MM/DD”, “DD/MM/YYYY”, or “MM/DD/YYYY” at calendar mode.
DISPLAY SYMBOL
- MEMORY: A number has been stored in memory.
- ERROR: Error due to overflow of capacity.
- (-): The display value is negative.
- GT: A number with a value is negative (possibly an error, GT usually stands for Grand Total).
- TAX+, TAX-, TAX%: Performance of tax calculation.
- SEEL, COST, MARGIN%: Performance of cost, sell, and profit margin calculation. (Note: It seems there is a typo here; it should likely be “SELL” instead of “SEEL.”)
DATE AND TIME FUNCTION
- The TIME/ DATE key is used to display the Time or Date.
- Depressing the TIME/ DATE key once displays the date- DD- YYYY.
- Depressing the TIME/ DATE key a second time displays the time, HH- MM- SS.
- When displaying the Date or Time the = key becomes a to enter or exit the date or time set mode.
- When displaying the Time the ÷ key becomes a key to toggle between the 12( AM/ PM) or 24-hour clock mode.
- When displaying the Time in the set mode the × key becomes a key to toggle between AM and PM when in the 12-hour time mode.
Set Date and Time
- Press TIME/DATE and then SET. (The first digit of the month will flash.)
- Enter the month MM using the number keys. (The first digit of the date will flash.)
- Enter the date DD using the number keys. (The first digit of the year will flash.)
- Enter the year YYYY using the number keys. (The first digit of the month will flash.)
- Press SET to confirm the date.
- Press TIME/DATE and then SET. Enter the time using the number keys and press 12/24 to switch between the 12-hour or 24-hour clock.
- Press AM/PM to toggle morning or afternoon and press SET
To confirm the time.
DATE FORMAT: While displaying the date, depressing the %± key allows changing the date format mode from MM-DD-YYYY to DD-MM-YYYY or YYYY-MM-DD. The default date format is MM-DD-YYYY.
NOTE : If the power cord di disconnected from the AC power source, the date/time memory will be lost and need- set.
RESET:
Electromagnetic interference or electrostatic discharge may cause the display to malfunction or the contents of the memory to be lost or altered. Should this occur, use the tip of a ball point pen (or similar sharp object) to press the [RESET] button on the bottom of the calculator. After resetting, be sure to set the tax rate, time and date again.
OPERATION EXAMPLES
SLIDE SWITCH SETTINGS
[P/NP/IP]=P,[A/0/2/3/4/F]=F, [SET/CAL]=CAL, [ / /GT]= [∆/54/ ]=DON’T CARE
Four Fundamental Arithmetic Calculations
Example | Operation | Display | Printing-out |
---|---|---|---|
(24+36-75)x8÷(-9) | 24 | + | 24. |
=13.3333333333 | 36 | + |
–
x
÷
| 60.| 36. +
| 75| -15.| 75. –
| | -15.| -15. x
| 8| -120.| 8. ÷
| 9| +/-| -9.| -9. =
| =| 13.3333333333| 13.3333333333 *
Constant Multiplication and Division Calculation
Example | Operation | Display | Printing-out |
---|---|---|---|
C | 0. | 0. C |
25. ×
3. =
75. +
4. =
100. +
5. =
125. +
300. *
a) 25 x 3 = 75| 25| x
=
| 25.
| 3| 75.
25 x 4 = 100| 4| =| 100.
+ 25 x 5 = 125| 5| =| 125.
300| | */T| 300.
b) 36 ÷ 4 = 9| 36| ÷| 36.| 36. ÷
| 4| =| 9.| 4. =
| | | | 9. +
136 ÷ 4 = 34| 136| =| 34.| 136. =
| | | | 34. +
+ 236 ÷ 4 = 59| 236| =| 59.| 236. =
102| | ****
*/T
| ****
| 59. +
102. *
Per cent Calculation
Example | Operation | Display | Printing-out |
---|---|---|---|
a) 500×14.2%=71 | 500 |
14.2
| x
%
| 500.
| 500. ×
14.2 %
71. *
b) 500x(1+14.2%)=571| 500
14.2
| x
%
| 500.
| 500. x
14.2 %
71. *
571. +%
c) 500x(1-14.2%)=429| 500
14.2
| x
%
–
| 500.
| 500. x
14.2 %
71. *
429. -%
Memory Calculation
Correcting mistaken entry
Example | Operation | Display | Printing-out |
---|---|---|---|
123+455=578 | 123 | + | 123. |
456 | C | 0. | |
455 | + | 578. | 455. + |
*/T | 578. | 578. * |
Decimal select
Example | Operation | Display | Printing-out |
---|---|---|---|
[ 5/4 ] = | 1.4231 | x | 1.4231 |
[A 0 2 3 4 F] = F | 3 | = | 4.2693 |
1.4231×3=? | |||
[A 0 2 3 4 F] = 4 | 123 | x | 123. |
123×5=615 | 5 | = | 615.0000 |
615.0000 |
123+5=128
| ****
123
5
| C/CE
*/T
| 0.
123.0000
128.0000
128.0000
| 0. C 123.0000 + 5.0000 +
128.0000 *
Print date 98/ 10/ 10| 98.10.10| D/#| -98.1010| #98.10.10…….
[ 5/4 ] = 5/4| 1.4231| x| 1.4231| 1.4231 x
[A 0 2 3 4 F] = 2| 3| =| 4.27| 3. =
4.27 +
[A 0 2 3 4 F] = 0| 1.4231
3
| x
=
| 1.4231
| 1.4231 x
3. =
4. +
[OFF/NP/P/IP] = IP| | C/CE| 0.| 0. C
[A 0 2 3 4 F] = A| 313| +| 3.13| 3.13 +
| 5| +| 3.18| 0.05 +
3.13+0.05+4.56+6.00| 456| +| 7.74| 4.56 +
=13.74| 6 00| +
*/T
| 13.74
13.74
| 6.00 + 004…………….
13.74 *
- Print date May8, 1999| | | |
*Date d’impression| | | |
May 8,1999
*Imprime Fecha May,8,1999 Date
| 05. 08.
1999
| D/#| 5. 08. 1999| # 5. 08. 1999
Rounding calculation
Example | Operation | Display | Printing-out |
---|---|---|---|
[OFF/NP/P/IP] = P | 3 | ÷ | 3. |
[ | 5/4 | ] = | 7 |
[A 0 2 3 4 F] = F | 2 | = | 0.85714285714 |
3÷7×2=? | |||
1). | 3 | ÷ | 3. |
[A 0 2 3 4 F] = 3 | 7 | x | 0.42857142857 |
3÷7×2=? | 2 | = | 0.858 |
0.858 | |||
2). [A 0 2 3 4 F] = 2 [ 5/4 | 3 |
7
2
| ÷
x
=
| 3.
0.42857142857
0.86
| 3. ÷
7. x
2. =
3÷7×2=?| | | | 0.86 *
3).
3÷7×2=?
| ****
] =
| 3
7
2
| ÷
x
=
| 3.
0.42857142857
0.85
| 3. ÷
7. x
2. =
0.85 *
Application calculation
Example | Operation | Display | Printing-out |
---|---|---|---|
[OFF/NP/P/IP] = IP | C/ CE |
x
=
x
=
/S
| 0.
| ****
0.C
5. ×
2. =
10. +
10. ×
5. =
50. +
002…………..
[A 0 2 3 4 F] = 0 A = 5 x 2 = $10| ****
5
2
B = 10 x 5 = $50| 10
5
Subtotal C
|
C = A + B = $60|
D = 5 x 6 = $30| 5
6
| x
=
| 5.
| 5. ×
6. =
30. +
E = 10 × 7 = $70
F = D + E = $100 G = C + F = $160
| 10
7
| x
=
*/T
| 10.
| 10. ×
7. =
70. +
004……………
160. *
Business sales calculation
Example | Operation | Display | Printing-out |
---|
Calculating Cost Selling Price: $1,500 Profit Margin: 30% Cost =? ($1,050)
Calculating Selling Price
Cost: $2,000 Profit Margin: 20%
Selling Price=? (2,500)
Calculating Profit Margin
Cost: $1,500
Selling Price: $2,000 Profit Margin=? (25%)
| ****
1500
| ****
SELL
| ****
SELL 1’500.
COST 1’050.
COST 2’000.
SELL 2’500.
COST 1’500.
MARGIN% 25.
| ****
1,500. *
30| MARGIN| 30. M% 1,050. CC
2000| COST| 2,000. CC
20| MARGIN| 20. M% 2,500. *
1500
| ****
COST
| ****
1,500. CC
2000| SELL| 2,000. *
25. M%
*Adds the total register to the GT register by the (/T) key**
Example | Operation | Display | Printing-out |
---|---|---|---|
Clear GT Memory | C/CE | ||
Löschen GT Speicher Borrar Memoria GT | GT GT | 0. |
| 0. G
0. G*
[A 0 2 3 4 F] = F| 2
3
3
4
5
| +
*/T
–
–
–
*/T GT GT GT
| | 2.
-3.
-7.
-12.
-12.
-7.
-7.
| 2. +
3. +
5. G+ 3. –
4. –
5. –
-12. G+
-7. G
-7. G*
0. G*
[OFF/NP/P/IP] = P|
[Σ/GT/TAX SET] =GT| GT
GT GT GT GT GT
A = 2 + 3 = 5
__+)B = -3 – 4 – 5 = -12
GT1 = A + B = -7
GT2 = A + B = -7
GT3 = A + B = 0
Δ % key operation example
Example | Operation | Display | Printing-out |
---|---|---|---|
2 | % | 2. | |
2 | % 3 = ? | 3 | = |
2 | % 3 +/- = ? | 2 |
3
| %
+/-
| 2.
-3.
| 2.
-3. =
| | | =| -250.| -5. *
| | | | | -250. %
Calculate included TAX or included TAX Operation
Overflow
**** Example | Operation | Read- out | Printing-out |
---|
123456789×78900
= 97407406521 00
( ERROR)
| ****
123456789
78900
| ****
×
=
| ****
123′ 456′ 789.
ERROR 974. 0740652
| ****
123,456,789.×
78, 900.=
…………
9.74074065210 *
9999999999( And to
Memory)
123( Add to Memory)
| 9999999999| M+| MEMORY
9′ 999′ 999′ 999
| 9′ 999′ 999′ 999. M+
123| M+| MEMORY
123| 123. M+
| C/ CE MT| MEMORY
0
10′ 000′ 000′ 122
| 0. C 10,000,000,122. M*
6 ÷ 0 = 0
¯
( ERROR)
| 6
0
| ÷
=
| 6
ERROR
0
| . 6.÷
. 0.=
…………….
0. *
0. C
C/ CE
| ****
0
WARNING
- Do not press any key when there is no paper and the printer is on. (other than the paper feed key )
- Failure to observe this warning will damage the print head.
WARRANTY
Your new VICTOR electronic calculator is guaranteed to the Original purchaser for two years for all parts and labour, providing repair work is performed at an authorized VICTOR Regional Service Center and the unit are sent by prepaid mail. For Service Centers outside the USA please consult your local office supply Dealer or Victor’s Web Site. Warranty repair requires a copy of the original purchase invoice or receipt to be packed with the machine.
Any warranty, statutory or otherwise, does not include service and or replacement or repair of parts when damage or defect is a result of accident, abuse,or the elements.
Victor Technology
- 780 West Belden Avene Addison, IL 60101 USA
- (630)268-8400 (Phone)
- (630)268-8450 (Fax)
- http://www.victortech.com
Corporate Office and National Service Center
- Victor Technology 100 E Crossroads Parkway, Suite C Bolingbrook, IL 60440
- Phone( 630 268 8400)
- Fax ( 630 268 8450)
- http://www.victortech.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the color of the Victor 1212-3A Commercial Printing Calculator?
The calculator is available in white and silver.
What type of calculator is the Victor 1212-3A?
The Victor 1212-3A is a printing calculator.
How is it powered?
You can power the Victor 1212-3A using either 4 AA batteries or an included AC adapter.
How many batteries are required for the calculator?
The calculator requires 4 AA batteries (sold separately) if you choose to use battery power.
What is the printing speed of this calculator?
It prints at a speed of 2.7 lines per second in two colors.
Does it have an antimicrobial feature?
Yes, the calculator features antimicrobial protection, which helps reduce the growth of microbes and bacteria that can cause discoloration and odors.
What functions does the calculator offer?
The calculator offers various functions, including cost/sell/margin calculations, automatic tax keys, item count, grand total, delta percent, sigma function, change sign, and 4-key memory.
Is it environmentally friendly?
Yes, the calculator is manufactured with 45% recycled plastic, making it environmentally friendly.
What are the dimensions and weight of the calculator?
The dimensions are 9.8 x 7.8 x 2.5 inches, and it weighs 1.2 pounds.
Can it print time and date?
Yes, the calculator can print time and date.
What is the country of origin for this product?
The Victor 1212-3A Commercial Printing Calculator is made in China.
Does it come with an AC adapter?
Yes, the calculator comes with an included AC adapter for AC/DC operation.
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