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Primera Signature User Manual

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Robotic Feed (SCP-R)
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  • Page 1 090314-511385 Robotic Feed (SCP-R) © 2020 All rights reserved For the most recent version of this manual please visit dtm-medical.eu/en/support/cassetteprintersupport.html...
  • Page 2 Notices: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND IS MADE WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No liability is assumed for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ................1 A. Choosing a Good Location ..............1 B. Unpacking and Inspection ..............2 C. Identifying the Parts ................3 D. Setup (Connecting the Cassette Printer) ......... 5 E. Loading and Installing Hoppers ............7 F.
  • Page 4 Provided by: ©2020, DTM Medical GmbH More information: dtm-medical.eu DTM Medical GmbH Mainzer Strasse 131 65187 Wiesbaden/Germany...

  • Page 5: Section 1: Getting Started

    To begin using your Robot, please read this manual carefully. This Operator's Manual is a guide to the Robotic Feed only. The Signature Cassette Printer – Manual Feed is required to operate this equipment. However, that printer is boxed separately and includes its own user's manual.

  • Page 6: Unpacking And Inspection

    While unpacking your Robot, inspect the carton to ensure that no damage has occurred during shipping. Make sure that all supplied accessories are included with your unit. The following items should be included: • Signature Cassette Printer –Robotic Feed • Power cord • Power converter •...

  • Page 7: Identifying The Parts

    The following illustrations show the various parts of the robot. These parts will be referred to throughout this manual so return here if you ever encounter a term that is unfamiliar to you. Signature Cassette Printer – Manual Control Panel Cassette Conveyor...
  • Page 8 The Signature Cassette Printer – Manual is boxed separately and set in place on the back of the Robot. The Cassette Hoppers hold the unprinted cassettes. If hoppers are removed during a print job, the robot will pause its motion until the hopper has been replaced and the ü...

  • Page 9: Setup (Connecting The Cassette Printer)

    D. SETUP (CONNECTING THE CASSETTE PRINTER) 1. Locate the Signature Cassette Printer – Manual Feed. Disconnect any power or USB cables. Open the Robotics Safety cover on the Robot. Robotics Safety Cover 3. Lower the Printer onto the back of the Robot. Align the...
  • Page 10 Lower the Robotics Safety Cover. Connect the 6-pin Mini Din cable to the corresponding port on the back of the printer and robot. 6-pin Mini Din Cable 6 Getting Started...

  • Page 11: Loading And Installing Hoppers

    6. Connect power to the printer and the robot. Switch on power to the Robot. Note: The power cables for the Robot and the Printer are interchangeable! 7. Refer to the Printer manual before connecting USB to the printer. Follow the instructions in that manual. E.
  • Page 12 Remove the hopper you would like to fill with cassettes. Orient the hopper as shown. Remove the cassettes from the box. Orient the cassettes so that the printable face of the cassette corresponds to the open side of the hopper. 8 Getting Started...
  • Page 13 6. Carefully slide the cassettes into the hopper. Make sure that the edge of the tape is accessible through the opening in the slot. Tape Getting Started 9...
  • Page 14 The front edges of the cassettes should be pushed all the way past the opening in the hopper. Past the Opening Front Edge of Cassette Using your right had to hold the cassettes in place with downward and forward pressure. Remove the tape with your left hand.
  • Page 15 9. The cassettes will fall into place as you remove the tape and the pressure with your right hand. 10. Gently shake the hopper to level any remaining cassettes. 11. Cassettes should be level on all sides before inserting the hopper into the Robot.

  • Page 16: Loading Lidless Cassettes

    F. LOADING LIDLESS CASSETTES Before loading lidless cassettes you must install a divider in the cassette hopper. Slide the divider into the slot inside the hopper with the plastic ribs facing away from the cassette. Once the divider is in place, load the cassettes according the the instructions in the previous section.

  • Page 17: Installing The Extension Tray (Optional)

    G. INSTALLING THE EXTENSION TRAY (OPTIONAL) The 10 cassette extension tray can be added to the Robot simply by setting it in place inline next to the output area so that the locator tab on the tray fits inside the receiving slot under the robot.

  • Page 18: Section 2: Printing Cassettes

    Section 2: Printing Cassettes A. CASSETTE SPECIFICATIONS The Signature Cassette Printer can print on cassettes with printable face angles between 35 and 45 degrees and cassettes that meet the size specifications shown below. The Signature Cassette Printer uses thermal transfer print technology. This print technology requires stricter standards on the surface finish and cleanliness of the cassette’s printable area compared...
  • Page 19 2. Printable Surface Quality The printable area of the tissue cassette must have a relatively flat and smooth surface. • Roughness. The recommended surface roughness is approximately 30 microinches. Slightly rougher print surfaces will also work, but there may be incomplete transfer of ink to low spots within the surface texture.

  • Page 20: Printing From Ptlab

    4. Raised Printable Surface Area The printable area can be a pad that is slightly raised from the rest of the printable face or it can be a perfectly flat face; however, the printable area cannot be recessed within the printable face.

  • Page 21: Printing From Other Programs

    C. PRINTING FROM OTHER PROGRAMS Printing to the Cassette Printer from other software can be accomplished by using the included Windows driver installed in the previous section. Four different document sizes are available depending on the type of cassette you have. The image file should correspond to one of the sizes below.

  • Page 22: Section 3: Control Panel Operation

    Section 3: Control Panel Operation A. OVERVIEW OF OPERATION The control panel can be used to change hopper type descriptions to one of the preprogrammed types, view error messages, view cassette levels in each hopper, view remaining prints on the ribbon, or pause the robot so hoppers can be reloaded.

  • Page 23: Programming Hopper Descriptions

    If there is an error message the control panel will alternate between the error message and cassette levels. ******************* PRINTER NOT ONLINE ******************* This error indicates that the printer is not plugged in, powered off or not connected via the six pin mini-din cable. 1 : Blue –23 2 : Blue...
  • Page 24 A blinking cursor will appear on the first letter of the description of the first hopper. Press the side arrow to change to one of the other preprogrammed descriptions. 1 : Blue –23 2 : White –40 3 : Red –40 4 : White Biopsy –39...
  • Page 25 To change the currently selected hopper type, click on the drop down menu next to each hopper number. All available descriptions will appear in the drop down. Hopper numbers start with “1” on the left side of the printer. Once the hopper types are selected for each hopper number, click Set.
  • Page 26 Cassette/Hopper Type Mismatch The hopper descriptions are stored on the printer (not the robot) and the currently connected computer. The descriptions are stored in both locations so that you do not have reenter them if either the printer or the computer is changed.

  • Page 27: Section 4: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Section 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting A. UNDERSTANDING CONTROL PANEL ERROR MESSAGES The following is a list of error messages that may occur. For most you can press the check button on the control panel to retry the operation. 1. Flipper board error There was a problem rotating the cassette on the end of the arm.
  • Page 28 6. Cover is open The safety cover over the front of the printer is open. Close the cover to continue. Selected cassette type is empty The hopper is out of media. Other types of media may be present in other hoppers. Selected cassette is not in robot The hoppers are full but the selected casssette is not currently designated for any of the hoppers.

  • Page 29: Transporting The Robot

    B. TRANSPORTING THE ROBOT To prevent damage to the robotic arm during shipment, it is important to properly secure it. To prepare for transport remove all hoppers, remove the printer from the back and then do the following. 1. Place the piece of notched foam that originally shipped with the unit in the bottom of the second bay from the left.

  • Page 30: Technical Support

    C. TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have difficulties operating your Printer, contact the technical support number using one of the methods listed below. Source Location Primera Knowledge Base http://www.primerahealthcare.com/ knowledgebase.html Email Support support@dtm-print.eu Technical DTM Medical Support Please feel free to contact the DTM Medical/DTM Print support team anytime via email support@dtm-print.eu.

  • Page 31: Section 5: Technical Specifications

    Section 5: Technical Specifications Printing technology: Thermal transfer Print speed: Up to 8 cassettes/minute Print resolution: 300 dpi Ink type: Resin thermal transfer Ribbon types: CMYK: 1000 prints Black: 4300 prints Printable colors: 8 solid colors; plus pattern options Cassette types: Prints on standard smooth-faced cassettes with 35°...
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