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6
PRINTER
6.1
Printer Operation
The autoclave is equipped with a character printer, which prints a detailed
history of each cycle performed by the instrument (for the record or for
subsequent consideration).
The printing is made on thermal paper with 24 characters per line and
contains the following information:
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Date started
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Time started
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Serial number of unit
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Software version
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Parameter version
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Load number
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Selected program
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Programmed Sterilization temperature
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Programmed Sterilization time
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Dry time ( N/A on this unit)
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Programmed End temperature
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Summary of performed cycle
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Date finished
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Time finished
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Operator initials
When the sterilization cycle begins the printer starts printing the above
data.
After the preliminary cycle information is printed, the autoclave starts the
cycle operation. The measured values from the two temperature probes
and the pressure sensor are printed at fixed time intervals, according to the
phase of the process, as shown in the sample print out (see sec 6.2).
The data is printed from the bottom up, beginning with the date and ending
with “CYCLE ENDED!” for a complete cycle or “CYCLE FAIL!” for an
aborted cycle.
For an example of a typical printout, see next page.
