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- Page 1 Pi Slide Printer Operator Manual Model P21001-E; P21002-E...
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Page 2: Legal Information
The development of Pyramid Innovation Ltd products and services is continuous. Make sure that any published information that you use for reference is up to date and relates to the status of the product. If necessary, check with Pyramid Innovation Ltd or your local Pyramid Innovation Ltd representative. -
Page 3: Symbols
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Symbols The following symbols and conventions may be used throughout this document and on the instrument: This symbol is used on the equipment, or in a document, to indicate that instructions must be followed for safe and correct operation. If this symbol appears on the instrument, always refer to the operator guide. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Contents Legal Information ........................2 Standards ........................2 Contact Addresses: ......................2 Symbols ..........................3 Safety Information ......................... 7 Introduction........................7 General Safety ........................7 Intended Use ........................8 Chemical Safety ........................ 8 Environment ........................9 Warranty Statement ...................... - Page 5 Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Admin Settings menu ...................... 30 ......................31 Admin Data Menu Add a Data Item ......................33 List data type ....................... 34 Data - Translators ........................35 Delimited data ......................35 Fixed length data ......................35 Adding a Translator- Delimited data ..................36 Modifying Data Assignments ...................
- Page 6 Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Upgrade software......................58 Export Printer setting (XML) ..................59 Import Printer setting (XML)..................... 61 General – International ....................63 General – Date & Time ....................64 General – Keyboard ......................65 General – Display ......................65 General –...
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Page 7: Safety Information
Position the instrument such that it is possible to interrupt the Mains supply at the source by removing the plug from the socket. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Pyramid Innovation, the protection offered by the equipment may be impaired. -
Page 8: Intended Use
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Intended Use The instrument is intended for use in laboratories by operator’s familiar with labelling techniques and laboratory equipment. The instrument should be operated with the environmental limits stated in the printer specification within this document. -
Page 9: Environment
RoHS Directive are available from your distributor. www.PyramidInnovation.com Warranty Statement Pyramid Innovation are proud of our quality, reliability and of our after-sales service. We continuously strive to improve our service to our customers. Please ask you distributor or Pyramid Innovation representative about Service Contracts which can keep your purchase in peak condition for many years to come. -
Page 10: Operator Guide
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Operator Guide How To Use This Guide Introduction The printer is designed to print directly onto laboratory glass slides with colour frosted writing patches. The operator is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information printed. -
Page 11: Getting Started
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Getting started Turning on the printer for the first time Connect the appropriate mains power lead to the power adaptor. Plug the round 24V plug into the power socket at the back of the printer. Plug the mains lead into the wall socket, the printer will automatically power up when plugged in to mains power. -
Page 12: Back Panel And Connections
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Back panel and connections At the back of the printer there are a number of connections including the 24v DC power adaptor. Signal connections suitable only for connection to equipment meeting the requirements of clause 6.3 of IEC 61010-1 or the SELV requirements of IEC 60950- 2014. -
Page 13: Registration Procedure
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Registration procedure Once the printer initialisation is complete the Warranty Registration page will be displayed. Enter the Authorisation Code and press the Tick button. If you do not have an authorisation code contact your distributor. To skip the registration process, press the X button. -
Page 14: Iqoq Print Test Slide
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 IQOQ Print Test Slide The first time the printer is run it is important to run the IQOQ test. Press the Setup button - Enter the password Then press the Printer button Then press the IQOQ button The printer is ready to print a test slide. - Page 15 Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Press the Tick button to end the IQOQ test. The IQOQ test can be run at any time. PI003-D100 v7...
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Page 16: Printer Operation
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Printer Operation The printer is designed to print slides on- demand. The display shows you what will be printed. To print a slide, you drop it into the opening in the black plastic guide on the top of the printer. -
Page 17: Changing Tape
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Changing Tape ly use Pyramid Tape Product Ref: P21020-E A. Tape matt side B. Sliding door C. Tape guide pin D. Print head E. Collection spool F. Supply spool PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 18: Main User Interface
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Main User Interface The printer is now ready to print slides. The default Template is displayed which has three fields. A. Tape level B. Printer status C. Scanned data D. Template Shows the data that will be printed on the slide. -
Page 19: Editing Label Field Data
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Editing Label Field Data PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 20: Selecting A Different Template
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Selecting a Different Template PI003-D100 v7... - Page 21 Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 PI003-D100 v7...
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Page 22: Printing A Slide
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Printing a slide If a field has been set up to increment the next value will be automatically displayed. PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 23: Creating A Sequence Of Slides
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Creating a sequence of slides Saving a Protocol PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 24: Deleting A Slide From A Sequence Of Slides
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Deleting a slide from a sequence of slides PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 25: Editing A Slide In A Sequence Of Slides
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Editing a slide in a sequence of slides Changing Template Editing Label Field Data PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 26: Printing A Sequence Of Slides
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Printing a sequence of slides PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 27: Printing A Slide Within A Sequence Of Slides
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Printing a slide within a sequence of slides PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 28: Saving A Protocol
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Saving a Protocol Any sequence of slides can be saved as a Protocol with a unique name. For example, you may have a given pre-set sequence of slides for a given sample type. When a sequence of slides are displayed the Protocol button opens the Save Protocol layer. -
Page 29: Selecting A Protocol
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Selecting a Protocol To select a protocol the display should only have a single slide displayed. PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 30: Administrator Configuration Menus
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Administrator Configuration Menus Admin Settings menu Pressing this HOME button, returns to the main printing screen from anywhere in the software that the HOME button is shown Pressing this BACK button, goes back on screen level in the software from anywhere a BACK button is shown. -
Page 31: Admin Data Menu
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Admin Data Menu Press to Modify or add a new TEMPLATE Press to Modify or add a new TRANSLATOR Press to Modify or add a new DATA ITEM Note: Selecting any of the options will reset the Operation Screen to a single slide with default data. - Page 32 Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Data - Items – Adding, editing and deleting Data items are used to store data and display data in templates. List of available Data Items A. Scroll buttons B. Selected item C. Delete selected item D. Edit selected item E.
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Page 33: Add A Data Item
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Add a Data Item Data Types Text (default) • Numeric – Number only • List – see • List data type Character count Field length in characters Default text Text that will be displayed in the field as default. -
Page 34: List Data Type
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Page 35: Data - Translators
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Data - Translators Translators are used to control how incoming and outgoing data is filtered and formatted. Incoming data is passed through a Translator to extract sections of data and move it into data items. Outgoing data is created by using a Translator to build a text string out of data items, with or without delimiters. -
Page 36: Adding A Translator- Delimited Data
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Page 37: Modifying Data Assignments
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Delimiters are automatically detected and used to separate the data into elements. The data is automatically assigned to a default set of data items. To change the assignment select the item in the list and then click... -
Page 38: Adding A Translator- Fixed Length Data
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Page 39: Dividing Up The Data String
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Dividing up the data string The Data string has to be divided up into the required data elements. A. Select next divider Data Divider B. Add a new divider C. Remove selected divider D. Move divider one character to the left Selected Divider E. -
Page 40: Assigning Data Items
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Assigning data items All data elements assigned to data items. PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 41: Data - Templates
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Data - Templates Templates determine how the data fields and barcodes are printed. You can design the layout utilising fonts, font sizes and barcodes. It is important to try and keep some white space around the edge of the template and around barcodes. -
Page 42: Adding A Template
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Adding a Template PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 43: Editing A Template
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Editing a Template Moving a data field - Changing font and size PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 44: Editing A Template Data Item Properties
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Editing a template data item properties A. Show item on template B. Update from Translator C. Auto increment value D. Make a Barcode E. Enable user to edit value PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 45: Adding A Data Item To A Template
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Page 46: Adding A Barcode To A Template
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Once you have added the data item you can move it and change its properties. Adding a barcode to a template Add a data item to the template (it is a good idea to use a data item named Barcode). See template. - Page 47 Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 PI003-D100 v7...
- Page 48 Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 There are three barcode sizes You can now move the barcode in the same way as a data field. PI003-D100 v7...
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Page 49: Settings - Network Settings
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Settings - Network settings Make Hub should be ticked if you want to connect the printer to a Pi Gateway. If you are not connecting the Gateway leave un- ticked. PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 50: Settings - Wi-Fi - Wep
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Settings - Wi-Fi - WEP The default setting if off. To turn WiFi on and select a network. To connect to the selected network. PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 51: To Disconnect From The Wifi Network
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 The printer is now connected to the selected network. To disconnect from the WiFi network PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 52: Settings - Bluetooth
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Settings - Bluetooth Default setting is off. If set to on there will be a delay while the Bluetooth searches for other devices to connect to when entering this screen. It is best to activate Bluetooth when you want to clone a printers setting to other printers. -
Page 53: Accept Clone Printer Setting
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Accept Clone Printer Setting If the top bar shows the In Tray icon new settings have been copied to the printer. PI003-D100 v7... - Page 54 Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Touching the Yes button will over right the printer setting with the printer settings from the initiating printer. Touching the No button clears the cloned settings and keeps the printers settings. PI003-D100 v7...
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Page 55: Settings - Printer Settings
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Settings - Printer settings Manual Print Toggles manual print mode on and off. Used to enable printing onto plain or frosted slides. Heat profiles Heat profiles are used to control the print darkness. Templates can have specific heat profiles. -
Page 56: Admin General Menu
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Page 57: General - About
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 General – About Provides information on the printer’s network and hardware settings. Shows: • Software version • Firmware version • Number of slides printed Machine ID • PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 58: General - Software
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 General – Software Upgrade software Plug the USB stick with the new software version into one of the SUB sockets in the back of the printer. PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 59: Export Printer Setting (Xml)
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Export Printer setting (XML) Plug the USB stick into one of the SUB sockets in the back of the printer. Go to setting. PI003-D100 v7... - Page 60 Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 The XML files will be saved onto the USB stick in a folder called XML. You can copy them onto a PC as a backup or to another printer (see Importing XML files). PI003-D100 v7...
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Page 61: Import Printer Setting (Xml)
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Import Printer setting (XML) Plug the USB stick with the xml folder into one of the SUB sockets in the back of the printer. Go to setting. PI003-D100 v7... - Page 62 Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 The XML files will be copied from the USB stick from the folder called XML. PI003-D100 v7...
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Page 63: General - International
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 General – International Provides the ability to change the language used. The default language is English. If this is correct press the Tick button to move to the next step. To select a different language press the grey bar and a list will be displayed. -
Page 64: General - Date & Time
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 General – Date & Time Provides the ability to change the date and time. Use the up and down arrows to set the correct values. The Date and Time Data Items use the system date and time. -
Page 65: General - Keyboard
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 General – Keyboard If ticked the first character typed will be uppercase and then switch to lower case. General – Display Calibrate display – Password protected Screen grab If this is ticked you can save the screen image to a USB stick by touching the bottom left corner of the display. -
Page 66: General - Sound
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 General – Sound There are three sound levels: No sound High General – Scanner There are currently no scanner settings. PI003-D100 v7... -
Page 67: Icon Glossary
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Page 68: Printer Specifications
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Printer Specifications Instrument Dimensions 140mm Width x 200mm Deep x 295mm High Weight 3.78Kg Input Voltage 24V DC Current 1.5A Print resolution 300 dpi Print speed 3-5 seconds typical (full area print) Slide tolerances 76.0mm – 76.2mm x 25.55mm – 26.00mm x 1.00mm –... -
Page 69: Consumables And Accessories
Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Consumables and accessories Description Part Ref Printer Tape - Black P21020-E Power adaptor SP50008 Input:100-240V ~ 1.1A, 50-60Hz Output: 24V DC 1.5A Mains lead UK SP50009 Mains lead EU SP50010 MaIns lead USA SP50007 Screen guard... - Page 70 Pyramid Innovation Ltd 12-08-2014 Appendix A Slides TBD PI003-D100 v7...
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Page 71: Product Return Safety Declaration Form
Decontamination Certificate. Should the instrument or any part of it be received in an unclean condition, or Pyramid Innovation Ltd consider it to be a hazard, the instrument or part will be returned unrepaired at the expense of the customer.
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