Contents 1. Product Description ................1 1.1 Introduction ......................1 1.2 Material List ......................1 1.3 Printer Installation Position ..................1 1.4 Power Adapter Connection ..................1 1.5 Communication Cable Connection ................2 2. Printer Operation ................2 2.1 Appearance and Module ..................2 2.2 Introduction of Main Module ..................3 2.3 Function of LED and Button ..................3 2.3.1 Function of LED ....................3 2.3.2 Function of Button ...................3...
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Appendix 4. Printing and Paper Out Position ...............16 Appendix 5. Communication Interface ................17 Appendix 5.1 Serial Interface ..................17 Appendix 5.2 USB Interface ..................17 Appendix 6 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration –Electromagnetic Emissions ..18 Glossary of Terms and Symbols............22 Contact Alere ..................23...
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Safety and Precautions Before installing and using the printer, please read the following items carefully. 1. Caution Do not touch the print head during printing and just after operation. It is a thermal element and can reach a high temperature. Contact with the print head can cause a minor burn.
1. Product Description 1.1 Introduction Alere™ Universal Printer is a high performance thermal label printer with a simple structure for easy operation. It adopts modular design and can accept up to an 80mm (maximal diameter) paper roll. Equipped with serial and USB ports, the printer provides real-time printing when connected with the testing device.
LED Flash Status Out of paper Print head is lifted up Print head voltage is abnormal Print head temperature is abnormal Can not find the label cut- outs or the printer does not recognize labels Table 2.3.3 Alere™ Universal Printer User Manual...
2.4 Paper Loading Press down the cover open button to open the top cover to the position shown in figure 2.4.1. Open the top cover to the position shown in figure 2.4.2. Figure 2.4.1 Figure 2.4.2 Alere™ Universal Printer User Manual...
Ensure the power adapter and the data cables are correctly connected. When turning on the power the green LED will be on and the red LED off. Important: If the printer does not power on or does not work normally after powered on, please contact Alere. Alere™ Universal Printer User Manual...
The operation environment is changed. Important: • Once the verification of labels is completed, the printer is ready. • After the above steps and sensor cleaning, if the printer fails the label verification, please contact Alere. Alere™ Universal Printer User Manual...
Contact with the print head can cause a minor burn. Important: Do not touch the print head. It is an ESD-sensitive device. Contact with the print head may cause damage. Alere™ Universal Printer User Manual...
Do not use forceps; this will prevent the print head, print roller and sensors • from being scratched. Do not use organic solvent like gasoline, acetone etc. • Please wait for the alcohol to evaporate completely before printing. • Alere™ Universal Printer User Manual...
5. Troubleshooting If the printer has an error, please refer to this chart for troubleshooting steps. If it still cannot be solved, please contact Alere. 5.1 LED Status Indication The red LED flashes when the printer has an error. At this time, the printer will stop printing and the connection between the testing device and printer will be terminated.
“CONFIGURATION”. Select the configuration according to the number before the menu. Menu Structure of Step 1: MAIN MENU Exit Print Self Test Calibration >1 >2 >3 Alere™ Universal Printer User Manual...
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Mode >3 >1 >2 Communication Rx Buff Size >4 Relevant Configuration Parameter of Receive Buffer: Rx Bu Size: 4K Bytes Back to last 4k Bytes 45 Bytes 64k Bytes menu >1 >2 >3 >4 Alere™ Universal Printer User Manual...
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1 mm Disabled PC 863 High 3 mm 3 mm PC 865 PC 866 Extra high 5 mm 5 mm 100% PC 737 7 mm 7 mm PC 1252 9 mm 9 mm PC 1253 Katakana Alere™ Universal Printer User Manual...
Mount paper paper feed direction paper end sensor tear o cutter label 19.2 Appendix figure 4.1 Important: The above figure takes label mark paper as an example to explain printing and paper out position. Alere™ Universal Printer User Manual...
USB interface transmits signal and power via a four–wire cable, as shown in the following figure: Appendix figure 5.2.1 USB cable Wire D+ and D- in appendix figure 5.2.1 are used for signal transmission, the VBUS is +5V. Alere™ Universal Printer User Manual...
Harmonic emissions Class A supplies buildings used for domestic purposes. IEC 61000-3-2 Suitable for use in all establishments, specifically in Voltage fluctuations/ Complies commercial, industrial settings. emission oscillations IEC 61000-3-3 Alere™ Universal Printer User Manual...
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(50/60 Hz) should be at levels characteristic of a magnetic field typical location in a typical commercial IEC 61000-4-8 or hospital environment. NOTE U is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level. Alere™ Universal Printer User Manual...
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If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as re-orienting or relocating the device. Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 1 V/m. Alere™ Universal Printer User Manual...
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NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies. NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is modified by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people. Alere™ Universal Printer User Manual...
Tested To Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE GS certification mark Manufacturer Serial Number Thermal element UL certification mark VCCI assurance symbol for electromagnetic disturbance emission level Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Alere™ Universal Printer User Manual...
Contact Alere Alere™ Product Support Contact one of the following Alere™ Product Support Care Centers or your local distributor if you have any questions regarding the use of your Alere™ product. You may also contact us at www.alere.com. Region Phone E Mail Address Europe &...
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