Beckman Coulter COULTER AC T ANALYZER Series User manual
COULTER AC•T SERIES ANALYZER
Roll Printer
User’s Guide
PN 4237381AA (March 2011)
Manufactured for
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
250 S. Kraemer Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
READ ALL PRODUCT MANUALS AND CONSULT WITH BECKMAN COULTER-TRAINED PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO OPERATE INSTRUMENT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PERFORM ANY PROCEDURE BEFORE CAREFULLY READING ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. ALWAYS FOLLOW PRODUCT LABELING AND MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS. IF IN DOUBT AS
TO HOW TO PROCEED IN ANY SITUATION, CONTACT YOUR BECKMAN COULTER REPRESENTATIVE.
BECKMAN COULTER, INC. URGES ITS CUSTOMERS TO COMPLY WITH ALL NATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
STANDARDS SUCH AS THE USE OF BARRIER PROTECTION. THIS MAY INCLUDE, BUT IT IS NOT LIMITED TO,
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR, GLOVES, AND SUITABLE LABORATORY ATTIRE WHEN OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS OR
ANY OTHER AUTOMATED LABORATORY ANALYZER.
HAZARDS AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and IMPORTANTS alert you as follows:
WARNING - Can cause injury.
CAUTION - Can cause damage to the instrument.
IMPORTANT - Can cause misleading results.
WARNING Risk of operator injury if:
r All doors, covers and panels are not closed and secured in place prior to and during instrument operation.
r The integrity of safety interlocks and sensors is compromised.
r Instrument alarms and error messages are not acknowledged and acted upon.
r You contact moving parts.
r You mishandle broken parts.
r Doors, covers and panels are not opened, closed, removed and/or replaced with care.
r Improper tools are used for troubleshooting.
To avoid injury:
r Keep doors, covers and panels closed and secured in place while the instrument is in use.
r Take full advantage of the safety features of the instrument. Do not defeat safety interlocks and sensors.
r Acknowledge and act upon instrument alarms and error messages.
r Keep away from moving parts.
r Report any broken parts to your Beckman Coulter Representative.
r Open/remove and close/replace doors, covers and panels with care.
r Use the proper tools when troubleshooting.
CAUTION System integrity might be compromised and operational failures might occur if:
r This equipment is used in a manner other than specified. Operate the instrument as instructed in the Product Manuals.
r You introduce software that is not authorized by Beckman Coulter into your computer. Only operate your system’s
computer with software authorized by Beckman Coulter.
r You install software that is not an original copyrighted version. Only use software that is an original copyrighted
version to prevent virus contamination.
IMPORTANT If you purchased this product from anyone other than Beckman Coulter or an authorized Beckman Coulter
distributor, and, if it is not presently under a Beckman Coulter service maintenance agreement, Beckman Coulter cannot
guarantee that the product is fitted with the most current mandatory engineering revisions or that you will receive the most
current information bulletins concerning the product. If you purchased this product from a third party and would like
further information concerning this topic, call your Beckman Coulter Representative.
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REVISION STATUS
Initial Issue, 3/97
Software Version 1.03.
Issue AA, 03/11
Updates were made to the company corporate address.
This document applies to the latest software listed and higher versions. When a subsequent software version
changes the information in this document, a new issue will be released to the Beckman Coulter website. For
labeling updates, go to www.beckmancoulter.com and download the most recent manual or system help for
your instrument.
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ROLL PRINTER
CONTROL PANEL
UNPACKING THE PRINTER
1. POWER Switch
Supplies power to the printer.
2. LF button
Feeds paper when the printer is offline.
3. SEL button
Sets printer online to the instrument.
4. SEL lamp
Lights when the printer is online. Printer will
function only when this lamp is on.
5. POWER lamp
Lights when POWER switch is ON.
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2
3
4
5
7381020A
1Unpack the printer. The box should include:
1. CITIZEN Dot Matrix Printer Model
iDP 3110.
2. 7-V, 1.2 A ac adapter.
3. 2 ribbon ink cassettes
4. standard Centronics data cable
5. 2 rolls of printer paper.
2Remove the printer from all the packing
materials.
3Locate the Dipswitch inside the printer
cover. Ensure that the switches are set as
shown.
4
2
1
5
7381001A
3
7381016A
1 2 3 4
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ROLL PRINTER
LOADING THE RIBBON CASSETTE
LOADING THE RIBBON CASSETTE
1Ensure that the printer’s power switch is off.
2Remove the printer cover by holding it as
shown and lifting up.
3Turn the knob (1) to take up the ribbon
slack.
4Press down on the ribbon cassette while
inserting the ribbon between the printing
head (3) and the platen (2).
7381002A
7381003A
1
3
2
7381004A
7381018A
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ROLL PRINTER
CONNECTING THE PRINTER
CONNECTING THE PRINTER
Connecting to the AC·T Analyzer
5Replace the printer cover.
7381005A
1Tu r n o f f t h e A C·T analyzer.
2Ensure that the printer’s power switch is
OFF.
7381002A
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ROLL PRINTER
CONNECTING THE PRINTER
Connecting to the Power Source
3Connect the data cable to the printer, as
shown.
4Connect the roll printer to the AC·T
analyzer with the data cable, as shown.
7381007A
7381011A
1Connect the ac adapter to the printer.
7381012A
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ROLL PRINTER
LOADING THE PAPER
LOADING THE PAPER
2Plug the ac adapter directly into the
outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
7381013A
1Remove the printer cover by holding it as
shown and lifting up.
2Ensure that the end of the paper is straight.
Insert the end of the roll into the slot of the
printer mechanism.
7381003A
OK OK NOT
OK
NOT
OK
7381019A
7381006A
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ROLL PRINTER
LOADING THE PAPER
3Turn the printer on. The POWER and SEL
lamps light.
4Press the SEL button, then press the LF button
until 1.5 to 2 inches of paper feed out of the
printer mechanism.
5Move the paper holder to the right, insert the
paper, then secure the roll with the holder.
7381008A
7381009A
7381010A
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ROLL PRINTER
PERFORMING A PRINTER SELF-TEST
PERFORMING A PRINTER SELF-TEST
6Replace the printer cover so that the end of the
paper comes out of the opening in the cover.
7381005A
1Ensure that the paper and the ribbon cassete
are loaded correctly. Turn the power switch
OFF.
2Hold down the LF button while turning the
power switch ON.
7381002A
7381014A
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ROLL PRINTER
PERFORMING A PRINTER SELF-TEST
3When the self-printing operation starts,
release the LF button. To end self-printing,
turn the power switch OFF.
7381002A
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TRADEMARKS
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Inc. Beckman Coulter logo, Beckman Coulter and COULTER are registered in the USPTO and
SIPO.
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