Stryker SDP1000 User manual

SDP1000
Digital Color Printer
4-196-299-07 (1)
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User Guide 0240080230

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Table of Contents
Warnings and Cautions ...................................................................................... 3
Product Description/Intended Use .................................................................... 5
Indications/Contraindications ................................................................................................................ 5
System Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 5
Location and Function of Parts and Controls .................................................. 5
Front ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Rear ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Carrying the printer ............................................................................................. 7
Connections ........................................................................................................ 7
USB Port Connection ........................................................................................................................... 7
Before Printing .................................................................................................... 9
Notes on Handling the Ink Ribbon and Paper ...................................................................................... 9
Loading the Ink Ribbon and Paper ..................................................................................................... 10
Replacing the Ink Ribbon and Paper .................................................................................................. 13
Printing ............................................................................................................... 14
Precautions ........................................................................................................ 16
Safety ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Transportation ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Cleaning the Internals of the Printer ................................................................................................... 17
Ink Ribbon and Paper ....................................................................................... 19
Technical Specifications .................................................................................. 20
About the Self-Laminating Color Printing Pack (SEPC-100/SEPC-110) ............................................ 20
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 21
Explanation of Indicators ................................................................................. 22
If a Paper Jam Occurs ....................................................................................... 23
Warranty and Return Plolicy ............................................................................ 30
License ............................................................................................................... 31

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Warnings and Cautions
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Warnings and Cautions
1. Federal law (United States of America) restricts this
device to use by, or on order of, a physician.
2. Carefully unpack the device and check if any damage
occurred during shipment. If damage is detected, refer
to the standard warranty.
3. Read this manual thoroughly and be familiar with its
contents prior to using this equipment.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment
must only be connected to a supply mains with
protective earth.
No modification of this equipment is allowed.
This unit has no power switch.
To disconnect the main power, unplug the power plug.
When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible
disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power
plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit.
Do not position the ME equipment where it is difficult to
unplug the power plug.
If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate
the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or
unplug the power plug.
The Stryker Standard Warranty and Return Policy is void
if any of these warnings are disregarded.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of part 15 of FCC Rules.
WARNING
Symbols on the products
Consult the instructions for use
Follow the directions in the instructions for
use for parts of the unit on which this symbol
appears.
This symbol indicates the manufacturer, and
appears next to the manufacturer’s name and
address.
This symbol indicates the date of
manufacture.
This symbol indicates the serial number.
This symbol indicates the version of the
accompanying document.
This symbol indicates the European
Community representative, and appears next
to the European Community representative's
name and address.
This symbol indicates the equipotential
terminal which brings the various parts of a
system to the same potential.
Storage and transport temperature
This symbol indicates the acceptable
temperature range for storage and transport
environments.
Storage and transport humidity
This symbol indicates the acceptable
humidity range for storage and transport
environments.
Storage and transport pressure
This symbol indicates the acceptable
atmospheric pressure range for storage and
transport environments.
For accessories
This symbol indicates the do not reuse.
This symbol indicates the batch code.

4Warnings and Cautions
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For the customers in Canada
This unit has been certified according to Standard CAN/
CSA-C22.2 No.60601-1.
For the customers in the U.S.A and Canada
When you use this product connected to 240 V single
phase, be sure to connect this product to a center tapped
circuit.
Important safeguards/notices for use in the
medical environments
1. All the equipments connected to this unit shall be
certified according to Standard IEC 60601-1,
IEC 60950-1, IEC 60065 or other IEC/ISO Standards
applicable to the equipments.
2. Furthermore all configurations shall comply with the
system standard IEC 60601-1. Everybody who
connects additional equipment to the signal input part
or signal output part configures a medical system, and
is therefore, responsible that the system complies with
the requirements of the system standard IEC 60601-1.
If in doubt, consult your local Stryker service
technician.
3. The leakage current could increase when connected to
other equipment.
4. For this particular equipment, all accessory equipment
connected as noted above, must be connected to mains
via an additional isolation transformer conforming with
the construction requirements of IEC 60601-1 and
providing at least Basic Insulation.
5. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause
interference to other equipment. If this unit causes
interference (which can be determined by unplugging
the power cord from the unit), try these measures:
Relocate the unit with respect to the susceptible
equipment. Plug this unit and the susceptible
equipment into different branch circuit.
Warning
The printer must be properly connected to the isolation
transformer prior to use. Failure to do so may result in a
higher leakage current for the printer.
Caution
When you dispose of the unit or accessories, you must
obey the laws in the relative area or country and the
regulations in the relative hospital regarding
environmental pollution.
This product contains waste electrical or electronic
equipment. It must not be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste and must be collected separately.
Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.
2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance
Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord
/ Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a Stryker
service technician.
Warning on power connection for
medical use
Please use the following power supply cord.
With connectors (plug or female) and cord types other than
those indicated in this table, use the power supply cord that
is approved for use in your area.
*Note: Grounding reliability can only be achieved when the equipment is
connected to an equivalent receptacle marked ‘Hospital Only’ or ‘Hospi-
tal Grade’.
Caution
Do not use the device in a MR (Magnetic Resonance)
environment.
It may cause a malfunction, fire, and unwanted movement.
United States and Canada
Plug Type HOSPITAL GRADE*
Cord Type Min.Type SJT
Min.18 AWG
Minimum Rating for Plug
and Appliance Couplers
10A/125V
Safety Approval UL Listed and CSA

Introduction
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Product Description/Intended Use / Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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Introduction
Product Description/
Intended Use
The SDP1000 Stryker Digital Color Printer, REF
0240080230, is a dye sublimation thermal transfer printer
providing high quality and high resolution printing of
Stryker Digital Capture Device image data on A4 or letter
size paper in full color (256 gradations process and 16.7
million colors).
It prints images by pressing a thermal head, heated
according to the input image data, against a dedicated ink
ribbon coated with sublimation ink, transferring the ink
onto special thermal printing paper.
This device is intended for use in medical environments,
such as clinics, examination rooms, and operating rooms.
Indications/Contraindications
The Stryker Printer is a medical accessory, that when used
with the SDC systems, is intended to be used to record
operative procedures.
There are no known contraindications.
System Configuration
Location and Function of
Parts and Controls
Front
A1On/standby switch/indicator
When this switch is pressed, the indicator lights, and
the printer enters the ready state. When it is pressed
again, the indicator flashes and then goes out, and the
printer enters the standby state.
BPaper cover
Printouts stack here.
CPaper outlet
Printouts are ejected here.
DVent openings
EMedia tray (page 10)
The ink ribbon and paper are loaded here.
FStopper (page 14)
Flip this stopper up in order to prevent the ejected
printouts from falling.
SDP1000 Stryker Digital Color Printer
Stryker Digital
Capture Device
USB cable

Introduction
6Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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GIndicators
The indicators are as shown below:
ATRAY LOCK indicator
Lights when the media tray cannot be pulled out.
BRIBBON/PAPER indicator
Lights when an error involving the ink ribbon or
paper occurs.
Also, flashes while cleaning is in progress.
CALARM indicator
Lights when an error such as a paper jam occurs.
DPRINT indicator
Lights while printing is in progress.
Do not pull out the media tray while the TRAY LOCK
indicator is lit. It may cause damage.
The location and cause of an error can be determined
according to which of the indicators (PRINT,
ALARM, RIBBON/PAPER and TRAY LOCK) are
on or flashing. For details, refer to “Explanation of
Indicators” on page 22.
HSTOP button (page 14)
Press this button to stop a continuous printing
operation.
When this button is pressed, the printer returns to
ready state after the current page is printed and
ejected.
Rear
AUSB connector
Connects to a computer equipped with a USB
interface (which conforms to USB 2.0), etc., using a
USB cable (supplied).
BEquipotential ground terminal connector
Used to connect to a ground (equipotential) plug to
bring the various parts of the system to the same
potential.
CVent openings
Use the hospital grade power cord provided.
D~AC IN connector (page 7)
ESecurity slot
Used to attach a security cable.
FUSB cable stopper (page 8)
Fixes the USB cable to prevent it from being
disconnected.

Preparation
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Carrying the printer / Connections
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Preparation
Carrying the printer
Hold both sides of the printer as shown below when
carrying the printer.
Note
NEVER handle or lift the printer as shown.
Note
Retain the original carton and packing materials in case
you have to transport this unit in the future.
Connections
After connecting a USB connecting cable to the printer and
the Stryker Digital Capture Device, connect the power
cord.
USB Port Connection
WARNING
Using this unit for medical purposes
This equipment's connectors are not isolated.
Do not connect any device other than one which conforms
to IEC 60601-1.
When an information technology device or AV device that
uses an alternating current is connected, current leakage
may result in an electric shock to the patient or operator.
If use of such a device is unavoidable, isolate its power
supply by connecting an isolation transformer, or by
connecting an isolator between the connecting cables.
After implementing these measures, confirm that the
reduced risk now conforms to IEC 60601-1.
to (USB)
connector
USB connecting
cable
SDP1000
Power cord
to ~AC IN connector
to cart or wall
outlet
Stryker Digital Capture Device

Preparation
8Connections
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Securing the USB cable
After you connect the USB cable to the printer, it is
recommended that you use the cable stopper to secure the
USB cable to prevent it from being accidentally
disconnected.
Notes
• Make sure that the USB cable is connected securely at
both ends.
• Operation of the printer is not guaranteed for connection
to a USB hub.

Operation
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Before Printing
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Operation
Before Printing
Once the printer is connected to the Stryker Digital
Capture Device (page 7) and before initiating printing, the
paper and ink ribbon need to be loaded as described below.
Notes on Handling the Ink Ribbon
and Paper
Do not re-use
Doing so may result in malfunction and negatively
affect printing results.
Compatible ink ribbon and paper
• Be sure to use only ink ribbon and paper that is intended
specifically for use with this printer.
• Always use the ink ribbon and paper provided in the
same package together. Each printing pack contains two
ink ribbons rolls and two paper rolls.
• For details on the ink ribbon and paper that can be used
in this printer, see “Ink Ribbon and Paper” on page 19.
Handling the ink ribbon
• Do not separate the two spools of the ink ribbon before
loading it in the printer.
• An IC board is built into one of the spools. Do not touch
the terminals of the IC board, and do not allow them to
come into contact with metal objects, etc. Furthermore,
do not strike, bend or drop the ink ribbon; doing so could
make the ink ribbon unusable.
• Do not attempt to re-use a used ink ribbon.
• Do not rewind the ink ribbon.
• Do not touch the surface of the ink ribbon, and do not
leave it exposed in a dusty location. Fingerprints and
dust on the surface of the ink ribbon can cause smudges
in printed output, and can damage the thermal head.
• Since, like other color dyes, the dyes used in this ink
ribbon may discolor over time, the product will neither
be replaced nor be warranted against any color change.
Handling paper rolls
• Place the paper roll vertically on the stable place, when
opening the wrapping. If you open the wrapping holding
it with hands or placing it horizontally, you may drop it.
Dropping may result in an injury.
• Be sure not to open the wrapping with a knife such as a
cutter. This may damage a paper roll and ink ribbon and
you may not be able to use them for printing.
• Whenever you set down a paper roll, place it standing on
its end as show in the figure below. If you place it on its
side, it could roll of the surface and fall, possibly causing
personal injury.
• Always hold a paper roll securely with two hands.
Dropping a paper roll could cause personal injury. Any
dust on the printing surface will result in poor printout
quality.
Notes on storing ink ribbons and paper
• Do not store ink ribbons and paper in locations exposed
to high temperatures, high humidity, dust, or direct
sunlight.
• Do not open the ink ribbon and paper packages until you
are ready to use them.
• If it is necessary to store a partially used ink ribbon or
paper roll for an extended period of time, it is
recommended that they be stored in their original bags.
IC board
Hold securely with two hands

Operation
10 Before Printing
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Loading the Ink Ribbon and Paper
When using the printer for the first time, it is necessary to
first load the paper and ink ribbon.
CAUTION
Do not touch any unit circuitry and the patient at the same
time.
If the unit malfunctions, it may generate voltage that could
be harmful to the patient.
1 Make sure that the printer is not performing an
operation, and then pull out the media tray.
As shown in the figure below, hook your fingers under
the bottom edge of the media tray and pull the tray
out, using your other hand to support the media tray
from the bottom.
The media tray is normally locked in place when it is
in the printer. The lever that releases the media tray is
located behind the bottom edge of the tray. To unlock
the tray, simply pull the lever with your fingers.
Notes
• Do not pull out the media tray while the TRAY
LOCK indicator is lit. It may cause damage.
• Be careful not to drop the media tray when pulling
it out. Dropping the media tray may result in an
injury. When pulling out and inserting the media
tray, hold the handle part with one hand and support
the media tray from the bottom with the other hand,
while making sure both of your hands are securely
holding the media tray.
• Do not leave the media tray partially opened. When
performing work on the media tray, pull it out of the
printer completely.
• Perform the work while the removed tray is placed
on a stable surface.
• Do not set the media tray down in a dusty location.
Dust can cause smudges in printed output, and can
damage the thermal head.
2 Separate the two spools of the ink ribbon.
3 Load the ink ribbon in the media tray.
Place the ink ribbon in the media tray so that the IC
board of the ink ribbon is positioned as shown in the
figure below.
Note
If there is any slack in the cleaning ribbon after it is
placed in the tray, take up the slack by turning the
spool in the direction indicated by the arrow in the
following figure.
4 Set the selector for the paper holder (blue).
Turn the knob on the paper holder (blue) selector to
match the size of the paper roll.
Lock released
IC board
Direction to
turn spool
Selector
Knob

Operation
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Before Printing
EN
The selector settings and paper rolls correspond as
follows.
• LT (letter size): SEPC-110
• A4 (A4 size): SEPC-100
Page length on SDC HD and SDC Classic will be
11 inches for both settings.
Note
Do not turn the selector beyond the range of the paper
size marks when setting it. Doing so may result in
damage.
5 Insert the paper holders into the paper roll.
A pink paper holder and a blue paper holder are
provided with the printer. Insert these paper holders
into the ends of the paper roll as shown in the figure
below, with the pink paper holder in the end closer to
the pink adhesive label and the blue paper holder in
the end closer to the blue label.
Notes
• If the edges of the paper on the ends of the paper roll
are not even, it is necessary to make the edges even
(being careful not to crumple the edges while doing
so) before placing the paper roll in the media tray.
Using a paper roll with uneven edges can cause a
malfunction.
• Do not strike or squeeze the paper roll. Doing so
could break or bend the paper roll, and could result
in poor printing quality.
• If inserting the paper holder into the paper roll is
difficult when loading the paper roll, squeeze the
roll from both sides to restore its shape.
• Correctly insert the paper holders all the way.
If the paper holder selector comes off
The selector could come off if you drop the blue paper
holder. Follow the procedure described below to
reattach the selector to the paper holder.
1As shown in the figure below, put the selector in
the bobbin, line up the Vmark on the selector
with the arrow on the bobbin, and then push the
selector into place.
The hook on the selector snaps into the notch on
the bobbin marked by the arrow.
Note
There are two hooks on the selector: one indicated by
the Vmark and the other on the opposite side of the
selector. Do not install the selector so that the hook on
the side opposite of the Vmark is in the notch on the
bobbin marked by the arrow, as doing so could result
in damage to the paper holder.
2Turn the selector in the direction indicated by the
arrow in the figure below until it clicks into place.
6 Load the paper roll in the media tray.
1Open the media tray cover.
Blue
Pink
Paper holder
Paper
holder
Label
Bobbin
Selector

Operation
12 Before Printing
EN
2Place the paper roll in the media tray so that the
arrow on the label points toward the ink ribbon
side. You can load the paper roll in the correct
direction by matching the colors of the paper
holders inserted into the paper roll with the colors
on the media tray.
3Close the media tray cover so that it clicks into
place.
Note
Once the paper roll has been loaded, do not touch the
printing surface (the inner surface of the paper roll).
Fingerprints or sweat on the surface of the paper, or
even creases in the paper, could result in poor printing
quality.
7 Carefully peel off the adhesive labels from the paper
roll in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Note
Be certain to remove the labels completely. If the
labels are not peeled off carefully, they can leave
adhesive on the paper. Leaving any of the label in the
printer can cause a malfunction.
8 Insert the media tray into the printer.
Push the media tray in until it clicks into place.
Notes
• Dropping the media tray while it is loaded with
paper and ink ribbon could cause personal injury.
Always use two hands when carrying the media
tray, supporting the media tray from the bottom.
• Removing the adhesive labels before closing the
cover can cause a malfunction.
• Wind the paper roll if the leading edge of the paper
is touching the ink ribbon. If the leading edge of the
paper is left resting on the ink ribbon, malfunctions
may occur.
Pink
Blue

Operation
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Before Printing
EN
If the ink ribbon becomes torn while still in use
Cellophane tape, etc., can be used to repair a torn ink
ribbon so that the remainder of the ribbon can be used.
Replacing the Ink Ribbon and Paper
Once the ink ribbon or paper have been used to print the
specified number of sheets, follow the procedure described
below to replace the ink ribbon and paper.
Notes
• Be sure to replace the ink ribbon and the paper roll at the
same time.
• The ink ribbon and paper roll both contain excess
material. Even if there appears to be some excess ink
ribbon or paper remaining, replace both with a new ink
ribbon and paper roll. Attempting to use the remaining
excess ink ribbon or paper can cause a malfunction.
1 Make sure that the TRAY LOCK indicator is
extinguished then pull out the media tray.
Notes
• If the media tray does not pull out, do not force it
out. Press the 1On/standby switch to enter the
standby state, and then press the switch again to turn
the printer ON. Try pulling the media tray again
after the printer finishes initializing.
• After a printing operation is completed, the thermal
head is very hot. When pulling out the media tray,
be careful not to touch the thermal head. Touching
the thermal head could result in a burn. Also, be
careful not to scratch the thermal head.
2 Open the cover of the media tray and remove the
paper roll.
3 Remove the paper holders from the paper roll.
Note
Be sure to retain the paper holders for use with the
next paper roll. Do not discard the paper holders.
4 Remove the ink ribbon.
Roll together the two spools of the ink ribbon that you
just removed.
5 Load the new ink ribbon and paper.
For details on how to load ink ribbon and paper, refer
to step 2 onward for “Loading the Ink Ribbon and
Paper” on page 10.
Leading edge of paper
Leading edge of paper

Operation
14 Printing
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Printing
Before printing
• Is the printer connected to a Stryker Digital Capture
Device? (page 7)
• Has the media tray been properly loaded? (page 10)
1 Press the printer 1On/standby switch to turn on the
power of the printer.
The 1On/standby indicator lights and initialization
of the printer begins.
The PRINT, ALARM, RIBBON/PAPER, and TRAY
LOCK indicators light simultaneously during
initialization of the printer, and go out when
initialization is complete.
2 Turn the Stryker Digital Capture Device on.
3 Using the Stryker Digital Capture Device, initiate a
printing operation.
The PRINT indicator flashes while the image data is
being received, and then remains steadily lit while
printing is in progress.
Notes
• Do not place objects on the paper cover that will
obstruct printing. Doing so may result in damage.
• Although the paper being printed may come into
view in the paper outlet while printing is in
progress, do not touch the paper until printing is
completed. Doing so could result in misoperation.
• Do not allow more than 10 printouts to accumulate
on the paper cover. Leaving too many printouts on
the paper cover could cause a paper jam.
• Do not press the 1On/standby switch to enter the
standby state while printing is in progress. Doing so
may cause a paper jam or the ink ribbon to break.
•Do not open the media tray while printing is in
progress.
If the media tray is opened, printing stops and the
PRINT, ALARM, RIBBON/PAPER, and TRAY
LOCK indicators all light simultaneously. In such
an event, press the 1On/standby switch once to
enter the standby state and then press the switch
again to turn the printer ON, and check that there is
no paper jam or the ink ribbon is not broken. Also,
if printing was partway through, cut off the used
part of the paper roll with a pair of scissors or the
like before using the printer.
Notes
Storing printed images
• Avoid storing printouts in a location subject to high
temperatures, high humidity, excessive dust or direct
sunlight. Such conditions could result in fading.
• Do not stick tape on a printout. Also, do not let printouts
come into contact with materials which contain
plasticizers, such as erasers or desk mats.
• Do not allow volatile organic solvents, such as alcohol,
to come into contact with printouts.
Cancelling continuous printing
Press the STOP button. Printing of the current item
finishes, and then the printer enters the ready state once the
printout is ejected.
When printing is disabled
The printer will not operate if the ALARM, RIBBON/
PAPER or TRAY LOCK indicator is on. For details, see
“Explanation of Indicators” on page 22.
If the ink ribbon runs out while continuous
printing
The printer terminates the printing operation. Once the
new ink ribbon is loaded, the printing operation
automatically resumes and the remaining images are
printed.
Using the stopper
To prevent ejected printouts from falling off of the paper
cover, insert your finger in the depression on the edge of
the stopper and then flip the stopper up in the direction
indicated by the arrow in the diagram below.
Paper outlet
STOP buttonStopper
1On/standby switch
Paper cover

Operation
15
Printing
EN
When removing and then reloading a partially
used paper roll
If the paper roll is not tightly rolled, roll it up more tightly
before reloading it.
Note
When removing a partially used paper roll, be sure to place
the media tray on a stable surface before beginning.
If you drop the media tray while it contains a paper roll, it
could cause personal injury.
When removing and inserting the media tray, be sure
to use both hands, with one hand holding the handle
and the other hand supporting the media tray from the
bottom.

Miscellaneous
16 Precautions
EN
Miscellaneous
Precautions
Safety
• Operate the printer using the power source specified in
“Technical Specifications” (page 20).
• Be careful not to damage the power cable by placing or
dropping heavy objects on it; it is dangerous to use the
unit with a damaged power cable.
• If you do not intend to use the printer for a long time,
press the 1On/standby switch on the printer to enter the
standby state and then remove the power plug.
• Unplug the power cable by grasping the plug, not the
cable itself.
• Do not disassemble the unit. There is a danger of electric
shock from the internal parts.
• Be careful not to spill water or other liquids on the unit, or
to allow combustible or metallic material to enter the
cabinet. If used with foreign matter in the cabinet, the unit
is liable to fail, or present a risk of fire or electric shock.
• If the unit malfunctions or if a foreign body falls into the
cabinet, disconnect the power immediately and consult
your local Stryker representative.
Installation
• Avoid placing the unit in a location subject to:
– mechanical vibration
– high humidity
– excessive dust
– direct or excessive sunlight
– extremely high or low temperatures
• Ventilation holes are provided on the back of the unit to
prevent the unit from overheating. Be careful not to
obstruct them with other objects or by covering the unit
with a cloth etc.
• To prevent internal heat built-up, leave enough room
around the printer for air to circulate through the
ventilation holes (intake) on the left and right hand side
and the ventilation holes (exhaust) on the rear of the
cabinet (at least more than 10 cm).
On condensation
• If the printer is subjected to wide and sudden changes in
temperature, such as when it is moved from a cold room
to a warm room or when it is left in a room with a heater
that tends to produce quantities of moisture,
condensation may form inside the printer. In such cases
the printer will probably not work properly, and may
even develop a fault if you persist in using it. If moisture
condensation forms, turn off the power and leave the
printer standing for at least one hour.
• If the printing pack is subjected to wide and sudden
changes in temperature, condensation may form on the
ink ribbon or paper inside. This will cause the printer to
malfunction. Also, if the printing pack is used in this
state, spots are likely to appear on the printout.
• To store a half-used printing pack, replace it in its
original packing and reseal the package. If possible, keep
the sealed printing pack in a cool, dark location. To
subsequently use the printing pack, place it, in its sealed
package, in a warm room for several hours. Doing so
prevents condensation from forming when the printing
pack is removed from its package.
Transportation
When transporting the printer, be certain to first
remove all accessories, including the ink ribbon and
paper. Carrying the printer with accessories installed can
later cause the printer to malfunction. It is recommended
that the ink ribbon and paper roll be stored in their original
bags.
Warning
To avoid electric shock and potentially fatal injury,
unplug the console from the electrical outlet before
cleaning.
Do not sterilize the printer or immerse it in any liquid.
Doing so will damage the unit.
Cleaning
Note
Before you clean the printer, be sure to press the 1On/
standby switch to enter the standby state and then remove
the power plug.
When the cabinet becomes dirty
When solvents such as benzene or thinner, or acid, alkaline
or abrasive detergent, or chemical cleaning cloths are used
on the printer surface, the surface finish may be damaged.
Take care with respect to the following:
• Clean the printer surface with a 50 to 70 v/v%
concentration of isopropyl alcohol or a 76.9 to 81.4 v/v%
concentration of ethanol.
• Stubborn stains may be removed with a soft cloth such
as a cleaning cloth lightly dampened with mild detergent
solution and then cleaned using the above chemical.
• Do not use unnecessary force to rub the printer surface
with a stained cloth. The printer surface may be scratched.
• Do not keep the printer surface in contact with a rubber
or vinyl resin product for a long period of time.
The surface finish may deteriorate or the coating may
come off.

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Precautions
EN
Cleaning the Internals of the Printer
Perform thermal head cleaning if lines and marks appear
on printouts, and perform roller cleaning if scratches
appear at regular intervals.
Thermal head cleaning
To maintain print quality, we recommend that you perform
regular thermal head cleaning once a month or once after
every 10 printing packs used.
1 Make sure that the printer is not performing an
operation, and then pull out the media tray.
2 Confirm whether there is paper inside.
3 Remove the ink ribbon.
For details on how to remove the ink ribbon, see step
4 of “Replacing the Ink Ribbon and Paper” on
page 13.
4 Load the cleaning ribbon.
For details on how to load the cleaning ribbon, see
steps 2 and 3 of “Loading the Ink Ribbon and Paper”
on page 10.
Note
If there is any slack in the cleaning ribbon after it is
placed in the tray, take up the slack by turning the
spool in the direction indicated by the arrow in the
following figure.
5 Insert the media tray into the printer.
When the TRAY LOCK indicator is lit and the printer
finishes initializing, the RIBBON/PAPER indicator
flashes and cleaning starts automatically.
When cleaning is completed, the paper that was used
for cleaning is ejected and the TRAY LOCK indicator
is extinguished.
If you want to clean the rollers, proceed to “Roller
cleaning” on page 17.
If you are not cleaning the rollers, continue with the
steps below.
6 Make sure that the TRAY LOCK indicator is
extinguished then pull out the media tray.
7 Remove the cleaning ribbon.
8 Load the ink ribbon.
9 Insert the media tray into the printer.
Notes
• Store the cleaning ribbon in a location without dust (such
as in a bag).
• Place the removed media tray on a stable surface when
loading and removing the cleaning ribbon.
• Dropping the media tray while paper is loaded may
result in an injury. When pulling out and inserting the
media tray, hold the handle part with one hand and
support the media tray from the bottom with the other
hand, while making sure both of your hands are securely
holding the media tray.
Roller cleaning
On rare occasion, scratches may appear at regular intervals
on printouts as shown in the following. These scratches
appear when the rollers inside the printer are dirty and
indicate that cleaning is necessary.
You can remove dust and other particles attached to the
rollers by using a cleaning sheet, which may be purchased
separately.
The following describes the cleaning procedure.
Notes
• Perform roller cleaning while the cleaning ribbon is still
inside the printer after thermal head cleaning.
• Keep a scratched printout and remember the direction it
was facing when ejected. You will need it later to
confirm the position of the scratches.
IC board
Direction to
turn spool
Regular intervals

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EN
• Be sure to use only one cleaning sheet per cleaning
procedure. Using more than one sheet for a single roller
cleaning procedure may result in malfunction.
1 If thermal head cleaning has not been performed,
perform steps 1 to 5 of “Thermal head cleaning” on
page 17.
Note
When performing roller cleaning, do not pull out the
media tray after thermal head cleaning is performed.
2 Remove the paper that is ejected after thermal head
cleaning is performed.
3 Keep the STOP button pressed and take your finger
off the button when the TRAY LOCK indicator is lit.
About 20 cm of paper is fed out of the printer from the
paper outlet.
4 Remove the backing paper 1from the cleaning sheet
and attach the cleaning sheet to the partially ejected
paper, then remove the backing paper 2.
Notes
• Orient the scratched printout that you kept in the
direction it was facing when ejected, and use it to
align the position of the cleaning sheet with the
position of the scratches.
• Press the cleaning sheet with your finger to make
sure that it is firmly affixed.
• Make sure there is no air trapped under the cleaning
sheet and the corners of the sheet are not curling up.
Such cases will result in paper jams.
• If air is trapped under the cleaning sheet, be sure to
press it out.
5 Press the STOP button.
Roller cleaning with the cleaning sheet starts.
Attach the cleaning
sheet vertically in the
position where the
scratches appeared.
When attaching the cleaning
sheet, align its edge with the
edge of the paper outlet.
Paper
outlet
Paper outlet

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Ink Ribbon and Paper
EN
When cleaning is completed, the paper is ejected and
the TRAY LOCK indicator is extinguished.
Notes
• The cleaning sheet is ejected with the paper.
Discard the paper and do not reuse it.
• To perform roller cleaning again, repeat the
procedure from step 3.
• If an error occurs, restart the procedure from step 1.
6 Make sure that the TRAY LOCK indicator is
extinguished then pull out the media tray.
7 Remove the cleaning ribbon.
8 Load the ink ribbon.
9 Insert the media tray into the printer.
This completes the cleaning procedure.
Notes
• As paper is used during cleaning procedures, the
specified number of prints possible with a paper roll may
be reduced if the same roll is used for multiple cleaning
procedures.
• If there is not enough paper, the paper on which the
cleaning sheet is attached may remain on the paper
holder after cleaning is performed. In such cases, be sure
to replace the paper roll.
• If the cleaning sheet is not ejected despite sufficient
paper, cut off the paper on which the cleaning sheet is
attached from the paper holder, and repeat the procedure
from step 2.
Ink Ribbon and Paper
Self-Laminate Color Printing Pack SEPC-100
Contains two color ink ribbons and two rolls of paper (A4-
size width).
Self-Laminate Color Printing Pack SEPC-110
Contains two color ink ribbons and two rolls of paper
(Letter size width).
Printable quantity
The number of printouts that can be made with a single set
of ink ribbon and paper is shown below.
For symbols on the accessories, see page 3.
Notes
• Do not change the ink ribbon and paper roll when they
are only partially used. Doing so can cause problems.
The number of printouts indicated above is not
quarantined.
• When the ink ribbon is used up, replace both the ink
ribbon and the paper roll.
• Destroy and discard ink ribbon per NIST Media
Sanitization Standards. (For customers in the U.S.A.)
Printing pack SEPC-100 SEPC-110
Number of sheets 50 sheets 50 sheets
Print size A4 Letter

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EN
Technical Specifications
Power requirements
100 — 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Input current 3.4 — 1.4 A
Operating temperatures
5°C—35°C(41°F—95°F)
Operating humidity
20% — 80% (no condensation)
Operating pressure
700 hPa — 1,060 hPa
Storage and transport temperature
–20°C—+60°C(–4°F—+140°F)
Storage and transport humidity
20% — 80% (no condensation)
Storage and transport pressure
700 hPa — 1,060 hPa
Dimensions Approx. 317 × 425 × 207 mm (w × d × h)
Weight Approx. 11.5 kg
Printing system Dye transfer sublimation thermal printing
Thermal head 11.83 dot/mm, 2,560 dots (301 dpi)
Gradations 8-bit (256-level) processing each for
yellow, magenta, and cyan
Maximum print size
A4 size: 202 × 287 mm
Letter size: 208 × 269 mm
Picture elements
A4 size: 2,392 dots × 3,400 dots
Letter size: 2,464 dots × 3,192 dots
Printing time Approximately 76 seconds (A4 size)
Approximately 72 seconds (Letter size)
Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
Component supplied
Paper holder:
1Paper holder (pink) (1): P12811
2Paper holder (Blue) (1): P12812
Cleaning Ribbon (1)
P12814
Media Tray (1)
P12813
Hospital Grade Power Cord (118 in) (1)
(For US/CANADA use only)
PN 12760
CD-ROM (1)
P12744
Optional accessories
Ink ribbon/paper roll
(2 rolls of paper; 2 rolls of ribbon)
Self-Laminating Color Printing Pack
Letter size (SEPC-110)
0240080231
Self-Laminating Color Printing Pack
A4 size (SEPC-100)
0240080232
Cleaning Sheet Pack
0240080233
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Medical Specifications
Protection against electric shock:
Class I
Protection against harmful ingress of
water:
Ordinary
Degree of safety in the presence of a
flammable anesthetic mixture with air
or with oxygen or nitrous oxide:
Not suitable for use in the presence of
a flammable anesthetic mixture with
air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide
Mode of operation:
Continuous
About the Self-Laminating Color
Printing Pack (SEPC-100/SEPC-110)
Caution
When you dispose of the unit or accessories, you must
obey the laws in the relative area or country and the
regulations in the relative hospital regarding
environmental pollution.
Precautions
• Store unopened paper rolls in a cool dark place.
• Open paper rolls only when ready to use.
• Please refer to the printer’s instruction manual about
how to load the paper roll.
• Promptly load the paper roll into the tray and place into
the printer.
• This paper roll is specifically designed for the SDP1000
Stryker Digital Color Printer. Do not use with printers
from other manufacturers.