Abbott i-STAT Alinity User Manual

Troubleshoong
This secon provides ps for diagnosing and xing problems with the i‑STAT Alinity printer.
Note: Aempng to print from an i‑STAT Alinity instrument to any printer other than an
i‑STAT Alinity printer may be unsuccessful.
When a problem occurs, it may be indicated by the printer's POWER or STATUS lights. To diagnose and
correct a problem, refer to the informaon below:
Printer Problem Resoluon
The printer does not print. The POWER
indicator light is green or orange, and the
STATUS indicator light is green.
• Check that the results are displayed on the instrument,
or that results have been selected from List under
Review Results.
• If prinng directly from the instrument, check that the
distance between the instrument and the printer is
between 1 and 5 inches (2.5 to 12.7 cm).
• Perform a printer self-test to ensure that the printer is
funconing:
1. Power o the printer.
2. While pressing the Paper Feed buon, press down
on the Power buon unl the printout begins. Then
let go of both buons.
3. Check to see that the resulng printout is clear and
complete.
The printer is not prinng over a wired
connecon to the Base Staon. The
POWER indicator light is green or orange,
and the STATUS indicator light is green.
If the printer is close to a uorescent light:
• Reposion the printer or shield the infrared radiaon
(IR) window to prevent direct line-of-sight between the
uorescent light and the IR window.
• Relocate the printer or uorescent light to a greater
distance from each other.
• Turn o uorescent lights within close proximity of the
printer when prinng records over a serial connecon.
• Print directly from the instrument over an IR
connecon.
The printer is feeding paper, but nothing is
printed.
Check that the paper is feeding from under the roll.
The printer is not prinng and the POWER
indicator is red.
Recharge the baery.
The printer's POWER indicator does not
illuminate when the printer is powered
on.
Recharge the baery.
The printer does not print, and the
STATUS indicator is orange.
Add paper to the printer.
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i-STAT Alinity — System Operaons Manual Art: 745525-01 Rev. E Rev. Date: 04-Mar-2021

Abbott i-STAT Alinity Specifications

General

Brand	Abbott
Model	i-STAT Alinity
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English