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Routine Maintenance
Operator Manual
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6.7.2 Change Printer Paper
NOTE: Do not operate printer without paper.
1.
Set
POWER-OFF/STANDBY
switch to
OFF/STANDBY
. Lock
disconnect switch in OFF position and close building supply
valves.
2.
Open printer door. Pull remaining paper (in an upward motion)
through printer.
3.
Remove take-up spindle from its drive mechanism by pulling to
left.
4.
Remove paper roll from take-up spindle and set empty take-up
spindle aside.
5.
Lower platen and remove lower paper spindle by pulling it
straight forward.
6.
Place new paper roll onto lower spindle with paper feeding
downward from back of paper roll.
NOTE: Verify paper roll is positioned correctly. Thermal paper will
not print if paper is inserted backwards. Use only STERIS thermal
paper (P129359-008) Damage to printer mechanism can occur if
paper of different width or thickness is used.
7.
Replace lower spindle (with new paper roll) back into position by
pressing from front until it snaps into place.
8.
Pull 4 or 5" (10 or 13 cm) of paper out from roll and tear corners
off to form a
V
.
9.
Slide tab of paper roll into printer from back (with platen still in
down position) until it exits from front of printer.
10. Grab tab of paper, pull up 10 to 12" (25 to 30 cm) of paper, in an
upward motion to protect print head, and feed this paper
through opening in platen.
11. Insert tab of new paper roll into slot of take-up spindle and rotate
spindle to secure paper in slot.
12. Raise platen back up into position and snap in place under
catch.
13. Insert tab of new paper roll into slot of take-up spindle and rotate
spindle in direction shown to secure paper in slot.
14. Press take-up spindle back onto drive mechanism and allow
motor to rotate spindle to verify paper is secured to take-up roll.
15. Set
POWER/OFF-STANDBY
switch to
OFF-STANDBY
position;
then to
POWER
to verify paper is correctly routed into mecha-
nism and printer prints. Printer will not print if thermal paper was
placed on wrong side.
16. Close printer door and re-energize washer utilities.
WARNING – PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR EQUIP-
MENT DAMAGE HAZARD:
Regularly scheduled preven-
tive maintenance, in addition
to faithful performance of
minor maintenance described
in this manual, is required for
safe and reliable operation of
this equipment. Contact
STERIS to schedule preven-
tive maintenance.
WARNING – BURN HAZARD:
Before performing any ser-
vice on unit, wait until cham-
ber and piping cool to room
temperature.
WARNING – ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD: Always set building
electrical-supply disconnect
switch and console master
power switch to OFF before
performing any preventive
maintenance functions within
the compartments. Electrical
shock can cause serious
injury.