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6 Printing
You can print complete results on a label printer connected directly to Alpha OAE. An optional docking station is also avail-
able with Alpha OAE. You can place Alpha OAE in the docking station and print to a label printer connected to the dock-
ing station.
6.1 Printing from Alpha OAE
Warning
•
Before you make any printouts, make sure that the patient is not in contact with Alpha OAE by remov-
ing the probe from the patient's ear.
Warning
•
In order to comply with the safety requirements for a medical device system, connection to the printer
must always be done outside the patient area (min. 1.5 meters/5 ft from the patient).
Note
•
Testing is not possible when Alpha OAE is placed in the docking station or connected to the printer.
Note
•
Do not switch off Alpha OAE while printing is in progress. Doing so may result in distorted test data.
Note
•
If the label printer is not connected or if it is switched off, an error message appears on the screen.
1. Connect the label printer cable to Alpha OAE.
Note
•
Use only the label printer recommended. Alpha OAE automatically recognizes the label printer.
2. Switch on the printer.
To print individual test results, select
Test View
from the
Home
screen and press the
Print
icon next to the
test you wish to print.
6.2 Printouts from label printer
The printouts show:
•
Test type
• Left and/or right ear result, date and time
• At the top of the print-out you will find additional fields for entering:
– Last Name
– First Name
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