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Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440
CHANGING PRINTER RIBBON
Paper loading problems
Incorrect paper loading causes many expensive service
call-outs. Please ensure that the paper loading method
described here is used. Do not tear-always cut the paper
with a sharp pair of scissors- a likely cause of problems
is the introduction of paper fragments produced when
paper is torn.
For best operation and reliability use only Astell Scientific
paper and ribbons.
• Remove paper from the printer
• Open the printer front panel
• Press in on the plastic tab shown in the view below.
This releases the two halves of the front panel so that
the front cover can swing away from the printer itself
• The printer ribbon is the small black l-shaped cassette
that sits below the paper inlet slot
• Grasp at both ends and pull firmly away from the
printer assy
• Hold the new ribbon cassette by the ends and rotate
the small wheel using the tip of a biro pen in the
direction shown by the arrow on the cassette. This
tensions the ribbon
• Place the new ribbon cassette in position on the
mechanism. Press the larger end with the wheel down
gently until the clutch engages then press the other
end down until seated correctly
• Press paper feed for 5-10 seconds to align the ribbon
in the slot. The ribbon should run neatly in the slot
provided. If the ribbon is distorted and above the slot,
remove, retention the ribbon and replace
• Re-load the paper
OPERATION OF PRINTER
Please note that the print is not visible immediately after
printing since the point at which the printing occurs is a
few mm inside the case and hence may be out of view.
Printing is automatic whenever it is required by the
program.
Cycle Progress is printed automatically as the cycle runs.
All relevant events are printed such as:
• Start information, cycle selected, cycle details
• Temperatures pressures and times etc.
• Cycle number
• Stage changes
• Manual stage changes or operator intervention
• Faults if and when they occur
• Completion details and time etc.
Printer paper feed
Press the paper feed button provided on the printer.
This is also useful to check that the paper is feeding
properly.
Paper tear-off
Press the paper-feed button to move the paper end up.
Hold the end of the paper firmly and pull gently at right
angles towards the edge of the paper slot with the sharp
teeth, to tear the paper
Do not pull the paper straight out of the printer.