3.11 Bar-Code Printer Option; Purpose; Tools/Supplies Needed; Printer Setup - Beckman Coulter COULTER EPICS XL Service Manual

3.11 BAR-CODE PRINTER OPTION

Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to guide you in successfully installing and connecting the
bar-code Printer to the CPU. If you encounter any problems, please refer to the
OEM-supplied manual for additional help.
This options allows the XL-MCL flow cytometer to print CODE 128 Bar-code labels through
the System II software. Beckman Coulter has chosen Zebra Technologies Corporation
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STRIPE S-500 Bar Code Printer for the XL-MCL flow cytometer. The bar-code Printer is
connected to the CPU by a l-null modem cable. Bar-code data is serially transmitted at 9600
baud.

Tools/Supplies Needed

B Bar-code Printer kit, PN 6913342
B Bar-code label media replacement kit for STRIPE bar-code Printer, PN 6914992
B Scissors
B Cotton swabs
B Alcohol

Printer Setup

Note: For additional information not found in this procedure, refer to the STRIPE
Operators Guide located under the media cover in a plastic sleeve.
1. Inspect the Bar-code Printer kit for damage and verify that all parts are included before
attempting installation.
2. Unpack and remove all shipping hold downs from the bar-code Printer. Refer to the
installation notes sent with the Printer for location and removal.
3. Locate the DIP switches on the back, right side of the Printer
4. Connect the serial interface cable (25-pin, D-pin connector) to the connector below the
DIP switches
5. Set the eight DIP switches as shown in
6. Carefully lift the side cover of the bar-code Printer and gain access to the label and
ribbon area.
7. Locate the label roll (media supply) and insert the roll on the media supply hanger with
the label media facing up
PN 4237029F
(Figure 3.11-1).
(Figure 3.11-2).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
BAR-CODE PRINTER OPTION
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Figure 3.11-1 and Table
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Zebra
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