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Operator Manual
Routine Maintenance
NOTE: Do not operate printer without paper.
1.
Open printer door.
2.
Grasp remaining paper and pull it upward and out of printer.
3.
Remove take-up spindle from its drive mechanism by pulling it to the left
(see Figure 6-8).
4.
Remove paper roll from take-up spindle and set empty take-up spindle
aside.
5.
Lower the platen and remove the lower paper spindle by pulling it straight
forward.
6.
Place new paper roll onto the lower spindle with the paper feeding down-
ward from the back of the paper roll (see Figure 6-9).
NOTE: Check that the paper roll is positioned correctly. Thermal printer will not
print if the paper roll is inserted backwards. Do not use other brands of thermal
paper, use only STERIS thermal paper (Part Number 129359-008). Damage to
printer mechanisms can occur if paper of different width or thickness is used.
7.
Place lower spindle (with new paper roll) back into position by pressing from
the front until it snaps into place.
8.
Pull four or five inches of paper out from roll and tear the corners off the end
to form a "V" tab (see Figure 6-9).
9.
Slide tab of paper roll into printer from the back (with platen still in down
position) until it exits from front of printer.
10. Grasp tab of paper, pull up 10 to 12 inches of paper, and feed this paper
through opening in platen (see Figure 6-10).
11. Raise platen back up into position and snap in place under catch.
12. Insert tab of new paper roll into slot of take-up spindle (see Figure 6-10) and
rotate spindle to secure paper in slot (see Figure 6-11).
13. Press take-up spindle back onto the drive mechanism and allow motor to
rotate spindle to verify paper is secured to take-up roll (see Figure 6-12).
14. Close printer door.
Figure 6-8. Remove Take-
up Spindle
6.6 Printer Paper
Roll Replacement
6.6.1 Procedure
