epredia SlideMate Pro User Manual

Guidelines for safe operation, electrical safety, and handling of the instrument.

An overview of the manual's purpose and how to best utilize its content.

Steps and options for configuring the printer settings and preferences.

Initial setup procedures, including equipment placement and basic connection.

Instructions for properly cleaning the instrument to ensure optimal performance.

An introduction to the basic functions and operations of the slide printer.

Diagrams and descriptions of the main components and physical parts of the printer.

Details on the printer's rear panel, including ports and power connections.

Steps for enabling user mode and adding new user profiles to the system.

How to log into the system using user credentials and passcodes.

Accessing and modifying user-specific preferences and settings.

Managing user access and permissions within the system.

Understanding the layout and functions of the main home screen display.

Setting the automatic log-out timer for user inactivity.

How to use the slide dispense bar for selecting and dispensing slides.

Common buttons and icons used for navigation and interaction within the settings menu.

Allows saving the current screen image to a USB stick.

Enables changing the displayed language of the user interface.

Setting the printer's IP address for network connectivity.

Displays the unique Media Access Control address of the slide printer.

Used to modify the printer name when connecting multiple devices.

Option to connect one or more printers to the hub.

Setting a specific data port when connecting to a network.

Adjusting the index tape parameter for ribbon advancement.

Procedure for resetting the printer to its default state.

Enabling password protection for administrative and setup menus.

Step-by-step guide for updating the printer's user-interface software.

Managing printer settings by exporting or importing configuration files.

Backing up current printer settings to an XML file.

Restoring printer settings from an XML configuration file.

Accessing and navigating the configuration menu within the printer setup.

Procedures for exporting data from the printer to an external source.

Procedures for importing data into the printer from various sources.

Setting up data fields and elements within a label template.

Defining and assigning objects to the label template.

Linking data translators to the label template for data processing.

Arranging and formatting elements within the label template.

Configuring individual data items used in templates.

Defining and assigning objects for identification and processing.

Creating and customizing label templates for printing.

Setting up translators for data filtering and formatting.

Processing data separated by specific delimiter characters.

Processing data where each element has a fixed length.

Accessing and configuring translator properties like name, object, and code.

Linking a translator to a specific object for data processing.

Displaying the code used to create a translator.

Adding new delimiters to a translator for data separation.

Setting and managing the delimiter characters used in data translation.

Step-by-step process to create a translator for fixed-length data.

Assigning parsed data segments to specific items in the template.

Step-by-step guide to designing and creating a new label template.

Modifying font size, font type, and object orientation within a template.

Incorporating data items into existing label templates.

Embedding barcode elements into label templates.

Adjusting template-specific settings like name and translator.

Adjusting the print head heat for optimal print quality based on slide surface.

Accessing and using the template editor for modifying label designs.

Choosing and applying existing templates for print jobs.

Step-by-step process for defining and creating a sequence of slides.

Procedures for saving custom print configurations as protocols.

Linking media sources to templates for automated hopper selection.

Configuring the printer to automatically select the correct hopper based on template data.

Step-by-step guide to creating new data processing rules.

Understanding operators and defining actions for rule execution.

Details on available actions for translator rules like Run Protocol or Set Item.

Configuring rules for data delimiters.

Diagnosing and resolving common print quality problems such as smudging, light patches, and lines.

Troubleshooting issues related to vertical lines or missing print data.

Procedures for daily cleaning and preparation of the printer.

Procedures for weekly cleaning and checks of the printer.

Tasks to be performed on an as-needed basis, such as print head cleaning.

Explains the cause and resolution for ribbon index errors.

Addresses errors occurring when slides are loaded incorrectly.

Addresses errors where slides do not exit the printer properly.

Routine cleaning and operational checks performed daily.

Routine cleaning and operational checks performed weekly.

Maintenance tasks performed on an as-needed basis for optimal performance.

List of microscope slides approved for use with the SlideMate Pro.

Step-by-step guide for manual installation of the printer driver.

Instructions for using the automated installer for the printer driver.

Adjusting settings and options within the installed Windows printer driver.

How to print image files through the driver.

How to print files formatted for Zebra printers.

Using Zebra format files with other drivers.

Using Zebra EPL format files with other drivers.