Trend #2 Printout; Troubleshooting; Replacing Printer Paper - GE TuffSat User's Manual And Service Manual

Trend #2 printout

When the monitoring data exceed 32 data points, the oldest data are overwritten.
However, the TuffSat oximeter reports the patient ID number, average SpO
minimum SpO

Troubleshooting

This chart lists conditions you may encounter while using the printer, possible
cause(s), and recommendations for correcting the condition.
Message or Condition
Printer won't print.
is printed.
is printed.
Printer prints repeatedly
over a single line.
Print head does not move.
for up to 100 patients whose data were overwritten.
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Cause
No data in the trend buffer.
Sensor is not connected to oximeter.
Printer batteries are dead or not
installed, the AC adapter is not
connected, or the printer is not on.
Printer is not receiving transmission
from the oximeter due to improper
positioning.
Printer or oximeter component
malfunction.
Printer is too close to oximeter or too
low.
Infrared beam is blocked.
Interference from another infrared
source.
The printer cannot print fast enough
to keep up with incoming data.
Paper jam.
Printer malfunction.
Printer Features and Use
Recommendation
No action required.
Connect a sensor to the oximeter.
Install batteries, check the AC
adapter connections, and/or turn
on the printer. See Powering the
printer.
Reposition the printer and
oximeter for infrared transmission.
See Positioning the oximeter and
printer.
Replace the printer. If the condition
persists, replace the A/D board.
Move the printer farther away or
raise it slightly. See Positioning the
oximeter and printer.
Remove the obstruction.
Remove the other infrared source.
Check the AC adapter connection.
Install new printer batteries. Use AC
power if possible.
Pull paper out and reload. See

Replacing printer paper.

Replace the printer.
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