Pyramid Innovation Pi Manuale

Pi Cassette Printer

Operator Guide

Model P51001-E

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Company Information

Contact Address

Pyramid Innovation Ltd

Unit E4 Chaucer Business Park, Dittons Road

Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6QH, UK

Telephone +44 (0) 1323 406650

Web: www.pyramidinnovation.com

This instrument conforms to the essential

requirements of

•Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU

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.

This symbol is used on the equipment, or in a

document, to warn that harmful chemicals are

used with the instrument. Refer to the material

safety data sheets for the chemicals used.

Always act with common sense and be aware of

local laboratory procedures. Take suitable

precautions.

Manufacturer

WARNING

A warning is given in the documentation if there

is a danger of personal injury or damage to the

equipment or samples.

NOTE

Notes give additional information about a

function or instruction, but does not form part of

the instruction.

Pyramid Innovation Ltd is an ISO 9001:2015 Accredited

Company. Pyramid Innovation Ltd is the trading name of

Pyramid Innovation Ltd.

All other trademarks are the property of Pyramid Innovation

Ltd and its subsidiaries

Pyramid Innovation Ltd makes every endeavour to ensure

that the information contained in its support documentation is

correct and clearly stated but does not accept responsibility

for any errors or omissions. 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.

This manual may not, in whole or in part, be copied,

photocopied, reproduced, translated, or converted to any

other electronic or instrument readable form without prior

written consent of Pyramid Innovation Ltd.

All information contained in this manual is proprietary and

confidential, and the exclusive property of Pyramid Innovation

Ltd. This manual is

protected by copyright and any

reproduction is prohibited. This manual is for use only by the

individuals to whom it has been made available by Pyramid

Innovation Ltd.

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Contents

EMC Statement ................................................................................................................. 6

Safety Information................................................................................................................. 6

Introduction........................................................................................................................ 6

General Safety .................................................................................................................. 6

Chemical Safety ................................................................................................................ 8

Environment ...................................................................................................................... 8

Warranty Statement........................................................................................................... 9

Product Return Safety ....................................................................................................... 9

How To Use This Guide................................................................................................... 10

Recommended Cleaning Method ....................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Getting started................................................................................................................. 11

Turning on the printer for the first time ............................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

Back panel and connections ........................................................................................ 13

Printer Operation................................................................................................................. 14

Ribbon Meter................................................................................................................... 15

Changing the Ribbon....................................................................................................... 15

Loading Cassettes........................................................................................................... 17

To load Cassettes into the hopper: .............................................................................. 17

Cassette Selection........................................................................................................... 17

Main User Interface............................................................................................................. 18

User Mode....................................................................................................................... 18

Adding a new user ....................................................................................................... 18

To log into the system .................................................................................................. 21

User Properties............................................................................................................ 23

User Control................................................................................................................. 23

Logon Timeout............................................................................................................. 23

Home Screen .................................................................................................................. 24

Printing Cassettes........................................................................................................ 26

Printing a batch of Cassettes ....................................................................................... 26

Reverse Order Printing ................................................................................................ 27

Cassette Queue Quantity............................................................................................. 27

Deleting Cassettes in the queue .................................................................................. 27

Settings Menu ................................................................................................................. 29

Home Button................................................................................................................ 29

Back Button ................................................................................................................. 29

Settings Menu Icons .................................................................................................... 29

About Menu..................................................................................................................... 30

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Date & Time Menu........................................................................................................... 30

Display Menu................................................................................................................... 31

Screen grab ................................................................................................................. 31

International Menu........................................................................................................... 32

Languages................................................................................................................... 32

Keyboard Menu............................................................................................................... 33

Network Menu ................................................................................................................. 33

IP Address ................................................................................................................... 34

MAC Address............................................................................................................... 34

Name ........................................................................................................................... 34

Connect to Hub ............................................................................................................ 34

Data Port ..................................................................................................................... 34

Printer Menu.................................................................................................................... 36

Index Tape................................................................................................................... 36

Reset Printer................................................................................................................ 36

Setup Password ON .................................................................................................... 36

Auto print ON............................................................................................................... 36

Y Flip ........................................................................................................................... 36

Software Menu ................................................................................................................ 37

Upgrade Software ........................................................................................................ 37

Configuration Files....................................................................................................... 39

Sound Menu .................................................................................................................... 44

Windows Printer Setup .................................................................................................... 44

Config Menu.................................................................................................................... 45

Data Menu....................................................................................................................... 46

Export .......................................................................................................................... 46

Import .......................................................................................................................... 46

Manage Database........................................................................................................ 47

Using the Internal Label Design Function..................................................................... 48

Setting up a Basic Label Design ......................................................................................... 49

Items Menu...................................................................................................................... 50

Name ........................................................................................................................... 51

Data Type .................................................................................................................... 51

Character Count........................................................................................................... 51

Default Text ................................................................................................................. 51

Translators.......................................................................................................................... 52

Adding a Translator- Delimited data ................................................................................ 53

Translator Menu .............................................................................................................. 56

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Name ........................................................................................................................... 56

Object .......................................................................................................................... 56

Code............................................................................................................................ 56

Item Assignments ........................................................................................................ 56

Delimiters..................................................................................................................... 59

Assignment order......................................................................................................... 60

Fixed Length Translator................................................................................................... 61

Adding a Translator- Fixed Length data ....................................................................... 61

Dividing up the data string............................................................................................ 64

Template Menu ............................................................................................................... 68

Creating a New Template ............................................................................................ 68

Editing the Template .................................................................................................... 71

Adding Items to the Template ...................................................................................... 71

Adding Barcodes to the Template ................................................................................ 73

Template Settings ........................................................................................................ 76

Advanced Printing Functions ........................................................................................... 77

Template Editor............................................................................................................ 77

Selecting Templates .................................................................................................... 78

Creating Cassette Sequences...................................................................................... 79

Creating a Protocol ...................................................................................................... 82

Recalling a protocol ..................................................................................................... 88

Translator Rules .............................................................................................................. 89

Creating a New Rule.................................................................................................... 90

Create List ................................................................................................................... 93

Run Protocol................................................................................................................ 93

Set Item ....................................................................................................................... 93

Set Delimited ............................................................................................................... 93

Cassette Requirements ................................................................................................. 106

Ribbon Burn – Possible causes..................................................................................... 106

Icon Glossary ................................................................................................................ 107

Button Glossary............................................................................................................. 108

Printer Specifications ........................................................................................................ 109

Consumables and accessories ......................................................................................... 110

Appendix A ....................................................................................................................... 110

Appendix B ....................................................................................................................... 111

Product return Safety Declaration Form......................................................................... 111

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EMC Statement

This equipment complies with the emissions and immunity requirements of EN61326-

1:2013.

This equipment has been designed and tested to CISPR 11 Class A.

This equipment is intended for use in a laboratory environment, by a trained and qualified

professional. In a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference, in which case it

may be necessary to take measures to mitigate the interference.

Do not use this instrument in close proximity to strong electromagnetic radiation as

these may interfere with the proper operation. The electromagnetic environment

should be evaluated prior to operation of this device.

Safety Information

Introduction

Pyramid Innovation Ltd instruments are designed for convenient and reliable service;

however, improper use or handling by a user may damage the instrument, or cause a hazard

to health.

The following sections contain important information for the safe setup and use of

the instrument, and should be read and understood by the user before using the

instrument

General Safety

This instrument, as supplied, conforms to IEC61010-1 issue 2010; however, the

addition of chemical introduces potential hazards. Good laboratory practice must be

employed and consideration must be given to the potential for hazard when dealing

with chemicals.

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Do not remove any panels or access covers unless specifically instructed to do so.

The instrument does not have any user serviceable parts. Potential lethal voltages

are present inside the instrument.

The instrument is only connected to the mains power supply using the supplied

power adaptor and detachable mains lead. For replacement power adaptor or mains

lead see the Consumables and accessories list or ask your local distributor.

The instrument must be properly connected to a good earth (ground) via the Mains

input supply and positioned such that it is possible to interrupt the Mains supply at

the source by removing the plug from the socket.

Use only factory approved accessories or replacement parts within the instrument.

If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Pyramid Innovation Ltd, the

protection offered by the equipment may be impaired.

Any problems should be reported to your Pyramid Innovation Ltd supplier.

Correct maintenance procedures are essential for consistent performance. It is

recommended that a Maintenance Contract is taken out with our service department.

Any maintenance or service work required may only be carried out by trained

personnel.

The instrument should be placed on a suitable level surface and not in direct

sunlight.

Only use cleaning agents recommended in the Operator Guide.

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Chemical Safety

The introduction of chemicals creates potential hazards. Pyramid Innovation Ltd has adopted

the following position with regard to the subject of volatile chemicals used in laboratories:

Do not use harmful chemicals or solvents to clean the instrument.

The operator is fully aware of the contents of the specification documents detailing

the properties of the chemicals they are using.

The operator has carried out any legally required assessments of chemicals used

and is using good laboratory practice.

Environment

This instrument is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU. It is marked with the following symbol:

At the end of the product life it must be recycled in accordance with local regulations. It can

be returned to a Municipal Collection Facility or to the retailer when a replacement is

purchased. Where applicable this facility will be offered by the Product dealer.

Further information on Pyramid Innovation Ltd compliance with these directives, the

recyclers in your country, and information on Pyramid Innovation products which may assist

the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available from your distributor.

www.PyramidInnovation.com

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Warranty Statement

Pyramid Innovation Ltd are proud of our quality, reliability and of our after-sales service. We

continuously strive to improve our service to our customers.

Please ask your distributor representative about service contracts which can help maintain

your instrument in an optimal operating condition.

Warranty provisions necessarily vary to comply with differences in national and regional

legislation. Specific details can be found in the delivery documentation or from your dealer or

representative.

Please note that your warranty may be invalidated if:

•This instrument is modified in any way, or not used as intended by Pyramid

Innovation Ltd.

•Accessories and reagents which have not been approved by Pyramid Innovation Ltd

are used.

•The instrument is not operated or maintained in accordance with the instructions in

the Operator Guide.

Product Return Safety

In the event that the instrument has to be returned to the factory, the Product Return Safety

Declaration form must be completed and included with the instrument. Contact your supplier

or see Appendix B.

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How To Use This Guide

Introduction

The printer is designed to print directly onto laboratory Tissue Cassettes. The operator is

responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information printed.

Using Cassettes other than the ones recommended may cause irrevocable

damage to the instrument. Please see Appendix A for a list of recommended

Cassettes.

Placement of Equipment

Check the environment is suitable for the instrument. Ensure the instrument is positioned

away from the edge of the bench on a stable level surface

Recommended cleaning method

Use a damp soft cloth or paper towel with a mild detergent.

Getting Started

This takes you through from opening the box to printing a test Cassette.

Printer Operation

This takes you through the process of creating and printing Cassettes.

Printer Configuration

This takes you through the various printer settings and configuration options.

Hand icon indicates where to touch the display

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