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Saving Data Files and Images
You can save raw data files by selecting File Save Waveform and then choosing
data format, locations, etc. before finally choosing Save Now.
Images can be saved by choosing File in Utilities, Hardcopy, selecting a File
Format, File Name, Directory location, etc.), and then pressing the Print icon in
the dialog or on the front panel.
Please refer to the
Once saved (on a USB memory stick, USB storage device, or oscilloscope hard
drive), the image file can be easily cut and paste into other programs, like Word,
Excel, Paint, etc.
Creating Reference Waveforms (Memories)
If you wish to compare a waveform to another waveform, you can save them into
Memories. Up to 4 memories can be stored in non-volatile RAM at a time. You can
display all 4 memories at once, if desired.
If you wish to store more than 4 waveforms at a time, you can Save Waveform
Data (accessed from the File menu), and then Recall Waveform Data (also
accessed from the File menu) into a Memory trace.
Reference the chapter on Saving and Recalling Signals for more information.
Printing
Since the WaveSurfer MXs-B oscilloscope runs on a WindowsXP platform, you can
connect any WindowsXP compatible printer to the oscilloscope, following
standard Windows setup routines for installing a new printer.
Reference the chapter on Print Management for more detailed information. In
addition, there is information on setting the front panel Print button in the
chapter Saving and Recalling Signals section Printing the Screen Image to a
Printer.
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The instrument gives you the ability to output files to a printer or plotter, to print
to file, or to e-mail your files. Any Windows XP supported printer is supported by
your instrument.
Setting Up the Printer
Touch File Print Setup... from the menu bar. The Utilities Hardcopy dialog
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Saving the Screen Image to a File
topic for more information.
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