Microlife PR 1KA1 Instruction Manual

PLEASE NOTE:

THIS MEDICAL INSTRUMENT MUST BE USED ACCORDING TO

INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE ACCURATE READINGS.

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microlife Thermal Printer

Model# PR 1KA1 For Premier Automatic Blood Pressure Monitors
(#3AA1-2 and #3BU1-5) and Peak Flow Meter

Instruction Manual

Instrucciones de uso

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Diagnostic Printer

Instruction Manual

Table of contents

1. Introduction

2. Printer parts

3. Putting the printer into operation

3.1. Inserting the batteries

3.2. Using an AC adapter

3.3. Cable connection

3.4. Inserting the paper roll

4. Carrying out a printing operation

4.1. Power on

4.2. Paper feeding

4.3. Printing

4.4. Low voltage indication

4.5. Power off

4.6. Cutting paper

5. Malfunction and Remedy

6. Care and maintenance

7. Warranty

8. International quality standards

9. Technical specifications

10. www.microlife.com

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1. INTRODUCTION

The diagnostic printer PR 1KA1 is a compact and small unit for Microlife Premier Blood
Pressure Monitors and Asthma Monitors. The enhanced printer covers both character
and graphic print. High-reliability and high-quality print is assured due to the ultra
simple design and practicability. Key features are:

• Compact and lightweight

• High-quality

• Battery-powered

• Designed for versatile applications

• Simple mechanism ensures high-reliability

2. PRINTER PARTS

a) Front View

b) Back View

Paper cutter

Paper
feeding

(on/off) button

LED

Paper roll

AC/DC adapter socket

(AC/DC adapter sold separately)

Printer port socket

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3. PUTTING THE PRINTER INTO OPERATION

3.1. Inserting the batteries

The battery compartment is located on the
underside of the device (Please see
illustration).
a) Remove cover as illustrated.
b) Insert the batteries (4 x size AA),

thereby observing the indicated polarity.

c) If the LED starts flashing, the batteries

are empty and must be replaced.

Attention!

• If the green LED starts flashing, the

device is blocked until the batteries
have been replaced.

• Please use 'AA' Long-Life or Alkaline

1.5V Batteries. Do not use
rechargeable batteries.

• If the printer is left unused for long
periods, please remove the batteries
from the device.

LED flashing

3.2. Using an AC adapter

It is possible to operate this printer
through the Microlife AC adapter
(output 6V DC / 600mA with DIN plug). Make
certain that you use an AC adapter which
fulfills the legal requirements.
(CE sign on the type plate).
a) Plug the DIN plug into the socket at the

left back of the instrument.

b) Plug the AC adapter into a 110V power

socket. Test that power is available by
sliding the 0/I (on/off) switch.

Note:

• No power is taken from the batteries while the AC adapter is connected to the

instrument.

• If the power is interrupted during the measurement (e.g. by removal of the AC
adapter from the socket), the instrument must be reset by removing the DIN plug
from its socket.

• Please consult Microlife if you have questions relating to the AC adapter.

3.3. Cable connection

Insert one end of the cable into the printer
port socket (right backside of the
instrument) as shown in the diagram.

Note:

• Connect the other end with the monitor

or asthma monitor (both connectors are
identical).

AC/DC adapter
socket

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Printer port
socket

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3.4. Inserting the paper roll

• Switch the printer on.

• Insert the end of paper roll into the slot

of the internal compartment.

• Move the paper as deep as possible into
the slot.

• Press the paper feed button until paper
appears at the front.

• Put paper roll into the compartment and
close the lid (small paper roll) or put the
paper roll into the lid (big paper roll).

There are 2 kinds of paper rolls for use. The small size of paper roll is placed into
internal compartment. The big size of paper roll has to be placed into the outer
compartment which is the inside of the printer cover. Microlife sells extra paper rolls.

Note:

• The small paper roll is 1" thick (25mm-standard package) and 38mm wide.

• The big paper roll is 2" thick (50mm) and 38mm wide.

• If there are problems when inserting the paper, cut the edge of the paper so that

the corners of the paper are square (90°, see below).

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Small paper roll

Big paper roll

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4. CARRYING OUT A PRINTING OPERATION

4.1. Power on

Before powering the printer, check if batteries are
inserted properly.

• Pushing the slide switch to "left" side in order
to power on the printer.

• Simultaneously, the green LED will become bright.

4.2. Paper feeding

Before you start the printing operation, check if
the paper is installed properly in the right position.
If it is not, click the paper feed button to get access
to proper location.

Note:

• Click once to get 1 line space.

• Continual depressing to get multi lines space.

4.3. Printing

• Connect the printer with the monitor as explained at 3.3.

• Push the print button on the monitor (for details please refer to the manual of

related monitor).

4.4. Low voltage indication

Once the LED is flashing under power-on operation,
it indicates that new batteries are needed.

• Once the batteries are replaced the printer will work.

Note:

• If the printer is connected with an adapter, this

will not happen.

4.5. Power off

After the printing task, just push the slide switch
to the "right” side in order to power off the printer.

• Simultaneously, the LED will become dark.

LED bright

LED flashing

LED bright