Product Manual

M3A Vital Signs Monitor User Manual Recording
- 43 -
Chapter 7 Recording
7.1 Recorder
A thermal dot matrix recorder is used for the monitor. It supports the printout of real time data,
trend graph and trend table.
7.1.1 Performance of the Recorder
 Waveform record is printed at the rate of 25 mm/s
 48mm wide printout papaer
 A real time waveform onscreen can be printed out
7.1.2 Operations
Requirement for the Recording Paper
Use only specified thermal paper. The use of any other paper can result in malfunction of the
recorder, poor recorder performance or damage to the thermal printhead
Proper Operation
 When the recorder is working, the recording paper goes out steadily. Do not pull the paper
outward with force; otherwise the recorder may be damaged.
 Do not operate the recorder without recording paper in the compartment.
Paper Out
When the alarm prompt OUT OF PAPER is displayed onscreen, the recorder can not start.
Please load recording paper properly.
Replacing Paper Supply
1. Hold the upper arc part of the recorder door and pull it outwards to open the door.
2. Insert a new roll of paper into the compartment with the printable surface of the paper
facing upwards.
3. Make sure that the paper is properly loaded with the edge of paper paralleling with the edge
of the recorder door.
4. Ensure that a minimum of 2 cm of paper extends beyond the edge of the recorder door.
5. Close the recorder door.
NOTE:
1 Be careful not to insert paper with force, and avoid touching the printhead.
2 Do not leave the recorder door open unless when replacing paper or removing fault.
Removing Paper Jam
If the recorder works improperly or produces unusual sound, open the recorder door and check
whether there is a paper jam. If yes, remove it following the procedure below: