MIDMARK M11-041 (02) PDF Document

WARNING: Disconnect all electrical power to the unit before removing any of the unit’s covers or making any repairs to prevent possibility of electrical shock. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in serious personal injury.

Step 1: Remove Cover

A) Unplug the sterilizer power cord.

B) Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, pry the cover up from the front edge, then remove it.

C) Locate the printer harness and remove the tape securing the wires to the bottom of the printer cavity.

Step 2: Attach Wires/Remove Film

A) Position the printer upside down with the long hook and loop strip facing you.

B) Take the black/red harness, position the white wire connection tabs downward and connect to the left side of the printer.

C) Take the green/white/black harness, position the white wire connection tabs downward and connect to the right hand side of the printer.

D) Peel off the clear film of the long hook and loop strip to expose the sticky side of the hook and loop.

Note: Push connectors into place firmly almost flush with the printer.

Step 3: Install Printer

A) To align the printer correctly in the printer cavity, tilt up the front edge of the printer, position the back edge of the printer on the top back edge of the printer cavity.

B) Keep the back edge of the printer in position and remove the clear film from the two small hook and loop sections on the front of the printer.

C) Pivot the front edge of the printer down into position in the printer cavity. Press firmly into place.

Equipment Alert: Position the printer harness into the printer cavity making sure it is not pinched or kinked by the printer.

Equipment Alert: Use only thermal paper rolls with a maximum diameter of 1.89″ (48 mm) and width of 2.28″ (58 mm).

A) Insert your finger into the groove at the back of the small cover and lift upward until the lid is released from its locked position. To avoid damage do not use excessive force.

B) The printer lid will hinge up towards the back of the printer.

C) Remove any remaining paper.

Note: A pink stripe that gets progressively darker on the paper indicates when paper is low.

A) Unroll 3″ to 4” (5 to 7.5 cm) of paper.

B) Place the paper roll into the cradle, unrolled side down.

C) Hold the unrolled edge of the paper out the front of the printer and shut the lid by applying equal amounts of pressure on each side of the lid until it latches.

D) Press the paper feed button for additional paper.

Refer to the status light on the printer for troubleshooting:

• Status Light On (solid): The printer is On and operating normally.

• Status Light Off: The printer is Off.

• Status Light Flashing: This indicates that the paper is out or the door is open. To resolve this, fill the printer with paper or shut the door securely.

• Status Light Flashing and Solid Alternating: This indicates that the thermal head is too hot. To resolve this, allow the head to cool down.

Use the following table for paper refill information:

The printer will print the following information for each program cycle:

Initial Information:

• Model Number: Indicates the sterilizer model and software version.

• Cycle Number: Reflects the actual cycle count of the sterilizer.

• Sterilizer ID: The Serial Number of the sterilizer.

• Operator: A line is printed for the operator’s signature.

• Date Time: The start time of each cycle.

• “BEGIN selected CYCLE”: Indicates the beginning of the cycle selected by the operator.

• Summary of selected cycle set points (Temperature, Time, Dry Time).

Cycle Phases:

• FILLING CHAMBER: Once the cycle starts, these words are printed to show that the sterilizer is filling with water.

• HEATING: When the Heating Phase begins, this word is printed, followed by the chamber temperature, pressure, and elapsed time in 2-minute increments until the phase is complete.

• STERILIZING: When the sterilization phase begins, this word is printed, followed by the chamber temperature, pressure, and elapsed time in 1-minute increments until the phase is complete. A summary of the minimum and maximum temperature and pressure during this phase is also printed.

• VENTING CHAMBER: After the sterilization phase, these words are printed to show that steam pressure is being exhausted from the chamber.

• DRYING: When the drying phase begins, this word is printed, followed by “DRYING START”. The temperature, pressure, and elapsed time are printed in 5-minute increments. The final record will show “DRYING COMPLETE”. If the programmed drying time is not divisible by 5 (e.g., 12 minutes), the final printed record will reflect the actual programmed time in 1-minute increments (e.g., 5, 10, and 12 minutes).

Cycle Completion:

After the drying phase, a summary of the cycle is printed, showing the duration of each phase (FILLING, HEATING, STERILIZING, VENTING, DRYING) and the Total Cycle Time. This is followed by “CYCLE COMPLETE”.

Note: If the drying cycle is aborted, “DRYING COMPLETE” and “CYCLE COMPLETE” will not print.