Interfacing
47
Document no. M1144951-004
4.5 Interfacing printer
It is possible to interface a laser printer (serial or parallel) with the S/5 Compact Monitors via the
monitors’ serial port. The printer should be PCL5 compatible and should contain at least 2 MB
of memory. Parallel printers require the use of Serial-to-Parallel Converter, order code 78030,
model
PI 130-R2 or PI 1115A.
WARNING Always make sure that the combination complies with the international
safety standard IEC 60601-1-1 for medical electrical systems and with the
requirements of local authorities.
WARNING Connecting the power supply cord of the printer to the wall power outlet
may cause the printer leakage current to exceed the limit specified for
medical equipment. A printer must be supplied from an additional
transformer providing at least basic isolation (isolating or separating
transformer).
4.5.1 Setting S/5 Compact Monitor interface for printers
1. Press the Print/Record key.
2. Select Printer Connection.
3. Select Serial.
4. Press the
Normal Screen key.
4.5.2 Connection to serial printers
A serial printer is connected to the serial port connector X11 on the frame unit.
Contact your authorized GE Healthcare distributor for advice on suitable serial printers.
4.5.3 Connection to parallel printers
A parallel printer is connected to the serial interface port connector X11 on the frame unit via
the Serial-to-Parallel Converter, order code 78030, model PI130-R2 or PI1115A.
Contact your authorized GE Healthcare distributor for advice on suitable parallel printers.
4.5.4 Installing the Serial-to-Parallel Converter
Order code 78030, model PI130-R2
A common serial modem cable, gender changer and parallel printer cable are required when
connecting the serial to parallel converter between the monitor and a parallel printer. The
converter gets power from the connected devices.
1. Make sure that power is switched off on both devices.
2. Connect a standard PC-to-parallel-printer cable (order code 713701) to the parallel
printer.
To Next Page
Loading...
