Microgate REI2, User Manual

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REI2
User manual
Doc: R2U_2_1079_002_E
Version: 1.07.9
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39
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64
15. Maintenance
The only maintenance operations the user can perform are the recharging of batteries, external
cleaning and the changing of paper.
In no circumstances should the device be opened. To do so will render the guarantee invalid. No
maintenance must be carried out on an internal part outside a specialised laboratory.
15.1. Cleaning
If necessary REI2 can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a non-aggressive detergent. Do not use
solvents such as trichloroethylene, acetone, benzine or other aggressive solvents. Do not let water
get into the printer compartment. Remove any sand carefully by blowing it away.
15.2. Changing paper
The REI2 printer uses rolls of thermal paper which can be obtained from Microgate. Alternatively it
is possible to use thermal paper, easily obtainable on the market (of the same kind normally used by
POS and cash registers). In this case a few metres of the roll should be removed to reduce its
diameter.
In most cases red bars are printed about 1 metre from the end of each roll to warn that it is ending.
In this case there is ‘autonomy’ for about 150 time events.
To change the paper, follow these instructions:
•
Open the printer compartment by turning the fastening screw in an anti-clockwise direction.
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Take out the finished roll, making sure you take out the central plastic spindle with it.
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Cut the strip about 5cm from the printer.
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Press the
<Printer >
key until all the paper has been taken out.
•
Place the paper under the roller. It will be gripped and passed under the roller.¹
•
Press the
<Printer >
key.
•
Insert the spindle in the roll and place the roll in the compartment so that the spindle is inserted
in the slots.
•
Pass the paper through the slit in the cover of the printer and fasten with the screw.
Remember to press the
<Printer >
key to reactivate it after changing the paper. Until
the key is pressed the printer remains inactive and no printout is made.
When no paper is inserted (or the head is in the ‘unblocked’ position) any lines to be printed are
retained in REI2’s memory and printed as soon as the paper is inserted (or the head is returned to
the ‘blocked’ position).
¹ A special sensor detects the presence of the paper. If the paper is not gripped, either because it is cut badly or for any
other reason, it can be gripped by pressing the
<Printer >
key and keeping this key pressed down until the paper has
passed from the other side of the roll.
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