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SHURMark Cassette & Slide Labelers Operator Manual

1. Cassette SMALL FONT MEDIUM FONT LARGE FONT 60 Characters on 26 Characters on 8 Characters on 3 Lines 2 Lines 1 Line The SHURMark is capable of being instructed to produce specific numbers of identical cassettes and has the flexibility to sequence the last character alpha or numeric With the cassette labeler even specifying which hopper should dispense the cassettes can be programmed into the system This allows the user to choose between types of cassettes biopsy or standard or cassette color Once patient information is entered into the system and commanded to print cassettes are automatically dispensed from the selected hopper down into the printing section 6 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 1 3 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW The Advanced Software provides features that allow the user to customize the information printed on cassettes Formats specific to the institution can be easily can be easily created so that the technician needs only to fill in the information for the displayed fields and give the print command Print size incrementing multiple copies or any other entry that is repetitive can be preprogrammed with the advanced software Previously printed cassettes are shown in an easily accessible History File portion of the screen Cassettes waiting to be printed are shown in the Print Queue portion of the screen Optional Protocol Software provides custom programming of tissue protocols such that the user merel
2. att Order _ Range a Dis we i X 4 Block afsl a Print History retry Aentries aes export Import delete Send to Labeler Clear I Priority Copyright 2008 Triangle Biomedical Sciences Inc Durham North Carolina USA Gls Ea ko Diagram 8 5 Reprint The Reprint key gives you the ability to reprint a specific record that was previously printed Diagram 8 5 underneath the Output Control Window To print information for a one slide or cassette select the record by clicking the gray button to the left of the record The selected record will appear blue Click the reprint button to print this record To print several records at once select the records individually while holding down the control key Ctrl on your keyboard The selected records will all appear blue Click the reprint button to print all the selected records Reprint amp Reformat Although it is named Reprint amp Reformat this key has the same function as the Reprint key Diagram 8 5 underneath the Output Control Window The Reprint and Reprint amp Reformat keys are displayed and used only for the History which will be highlighted yellow if it is selected Delete To delete information click the Delete key Diagram 8 5 underneath the Output Control Window By default all data in the history will be deleted Once a record has been deleted from history it cannot be retrieved To d
3. gsi eM E Ozi 6 11 2012 Diagram 9 2 57 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 9 2 Service Log The Service Log is used for documenting stylus replaced and filter service maintenance on the slide and cassette etchers Simply press Log Change at the time of service and the software will keep a recorded log Diagram 9 3 IR SHUR MARK 32 Applicate F9 System Settings License Options Records la x Auto Configure Registered To Dustin Campbell use the button above for automatic configuration 1 Labeler Configured Labeler Name Slide Unit on Port 1 _ Siyhis Filter Replaced Serviced 06 11 2012 05 14 2012 Slide Unit on Port 1 Board 51108054 Log Change Log Change Check Unit Print Sample View Service Log SHUR MARK 32 Service Log Entry Confirmed Labeler with Board 51108054 Stylus Replaced on 06 11 2012 132PM 6 11 2012 z i To review the service history press View Service Log 581Page General Data Healthcare Inc 9 3 Systems Settings Screen Upper Menu Features The Systems Settings Screen has several features that are listed in the top menu section They are 1 Systems Settings changes can be saved by selecting Save Settings Close This feature will automatically close the Settings window Selecting Abort Changes Close will abort any changes that were made and close the Settings window 2 License Options a labeler license can be added or remov
4. e IMPORTANT To install successfully on a PC running Windows 2000 or XP you must have administrator privileges Please consult your IT department before proceeding if you have any questions about this e Please exit any other programs running on your computer before proceeding with installation e Make sure all SHURMark Labelers you wish to use with this system are powered up ONLINE light on keypad is lit and that the SHURMark communication cables are connected to an available serial or USB port on the PC e lf using a USB to Serial Converter please make sure the device is successfully installed before proceeding You will still need to use the SHURMark cable in addition to the adapter Insert the SHURMark 32 disk into the CD ROM drive Labeler 32 Setup INSTALL WIZARD should begin automatically If this does not automatically run you can launch the INSTALL WIZARD by double clicking the file setup exe on the SM32 CD 311Page General Data Healthcare Inc After the status bar at the bottom right hand corner of the blue screen reaches 100 a prompt will appear asking if Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 5 0 or higher is installed this is required to run the SM 32 Program vest Eee x 2 This installation requires Internet Explorer 5 0 or later IF you are running a version of IE older than 5 0 please exit the setup and run the IES setup program located in the IES directory on the CD Exit Installation If
5. in the upper half of the screen located directly right of the registration 5 Make sure all labeler s are properly connected to the computer with the RS232 cables and turn on all connected instruments If the labelers are properly connected and the software does not recognize one or more of your labelers contact TBS CONGRATULATIONS You are well on your way to efficiently printing slides and cassettes After your machine has been properly licensed and configured you are ready to print If you have any questions regarding this installation procedure please feel free to contact TBS for assistance 40 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 6 0 SOFTWARE SETTINGS As mentioned earlier SHURMark 32 runs from the Start menu or the SHURMark desktop icon When SHURMark 32 is started the Data Entry screen is displayed with a default format loaded Your labeler settings should now be correct It is suggested that the user verifies that the labeler settings are correct To verify 1 Double click the icon to start SHURMark 32 2 Go to the System menu pull down and select Settings The Settings Screen allows you to manipulate the settings of your labeler see Each labeler that was detected by the software will have a tab on this screen Labeler 1 Labeler 2 etc Diagram 6 1 I SHUR MARK32 erkter a ee 6s 8 System Settings License Options Records Registered To Dustin Campbell use the button above for auto
6. 1 0 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting TBS SHURMark Cassette Labeler the most automated and efficient histology marking instrument available SHURMark will meet your needs for years to come TBS leads the market with SHURMark the automatic marking system that embodies a whole new concept in the permanent marking of tissue processing embedding cassettes and glass microscope slides SHURMark offers the flexibility versatility and speed required by the modern pathology lab The SHURMark Cassette marking System continuously dispenses cassettes into a printing area where a heated stylus scribes through hot foil tape to produce a permanent imprint on the cassette The black alpha numeric characters are resistant to routine processing solution Once the cassette is marked with the required information it is ejected down a guide chute or into a collection hopper The SHURMark Slide marking System dispenses color frosted slides into a printing area where a diamond tipped stylus etches data on to a slide Once the slide is marked it is ejected into a collection hopper Advanced Software offers extensive data customization and efficient record keeping The Super Software option is available for mainframe interfacing while Protocol Software allows custom programming of tissue protocols Additional options provide the opportunity to increase automation and convenience This operation manual introduces the instrument s components ke
7. 32 Software 5 4 Licensing and Configuring To print to a SHURMark labeler the labeler s controller board number must be licensed within SHURMark 32 A single copy of SHURMark 32 can hold up to ten licenses however only 1 to 4 labelers can be operated from a single computer This means that if your SHURMark 32 is licensed to print to more than four labelers you will have to install SHURMark 32 on more than one computer Simply repeat the installation procedures on each computer on which you are installing SHURMark 32 Make sure that SHURMark 32 is properly installed on your computer and that you are not running any programs including SHURMark 32 before licensing your labeler s The procedure for licensing and configuring your labeler s to run with the SHURMark 32 software is as follows 1 RBM the SHURMark 32 application by double clicking the SHURMark 32 icon on your desktop 2 Shortly afterwards a welcome screen will appear 3 Press or click any key to continue 4 If this is your first time running the SHURMark 32 application a window will appear asking the following question Gather data from serial ports 1 16 where present At this point please make sure all your labelers are connected and powered on If this is not your first time running the SHURMark 32 application you can get to this step by clicking on SYSTEM in the upper left hand corner This will pull down a menu From h
8. refer to the Troubleshooting Section 16 1 201Page General Data Healthcare Inc G When using the Cassette Loading Platform it is not necessary to position the first cassette Simply slide the cassettes down the hopper making sure that they lay flat on each other F Location Stop lt Hopper Eject Mechanism Cutaway View Center Channel T Eject Switch Cassette Diagram 4 6 Diagram 4 7 H Position the center channel of the hopper over the number 2 hopper guide rail and gently slide the hopper down until it is seated Diagram 4 8 p Diagram 4 8 The stop position for hoppers is set at the factory There should be no need for any adjustments to the location stop If a problem develops in the cassette dispensing mode refer to the troubleshooting Section 16 1 21lPage General Data Healthcare Inc When using cassettes with attached lids it may be necessary to adjust the hopper height Follow the ensuing steps to set proper hopper height 1 Identify the Hopper Location Stop in the center channel of the hopper Diagram 4 7 Using the proper size Allen wrench loosen the set screw Move the Stop down no more than 1 16th inch Tighten the set screw slightly AON Attach the collection guide chute so that it clips into the slot in the end of the cassette exit chute Diagram 4 8 fl Diagram 4 8 Press the eject panel switch located on the cassette label
9. 32 is capable of printing barcode on both cassettes and slides see Section 1 5 Along with the general labeling ability the user must have purchased the barcoding feature which its own LICENSE NUMBER To install barcoding done after the SHURMark 32 has been safely installed 1 Open the SHURMark 32 2 Click on the Welcome Screen 3 Click FORMAT gt EDIT or NEW at the top of the Data Entry Screen 4 For Login Password simply press OK 5 At the right of Format Editor Screen the barcoding section will be displayed showing Bar Code Enabled No see the right side of Diagram 10 6 6 Select Yes for Bar Code Enabled 7 The user will then be prompted to add the Barcoding License Number Once the license number has been accepted the barcoding feature should now be enabled displaying the full right side of the Format Editor Screen Diagram 10 7 69 1Page General Data Healthcare Inc SHUR MARK 32 Eutin Forma Format totor J Fields to hard code into bar code cick to reorder Bar Code Enabled a Ved No Bar Code Darkness Dark Med Light ba y Fret 1 Maximen Bar Code Sie Label Fort F obon wait Bar Code Seperator Character Enable Free Text Bar Code Yes No Used Characters Count 0 bamet C iels ine Right Ow Max Free Text Characters Bar Code Stamas Good Add To Bar Code Remove trom Bar Code Db Diagram 10 7 10 5 1 Barcode Screen Features The following screen fea
10. hospitals purchase barcode labels or print their own These bar code labels usually have the accession numbers already encoded on the label to make Data Entry easier and error free Likewise SHURMark ASCII commands can also be encoded on barcode labels so that the entire Data Entry process is as simple as a sweep of the barcode scanner ASCII commands are character encoding schemes that represent data text From the perspective of SHURMark barcoding this data text will be the specimen patient information that the user wants embedded in the barcode Once the data is entered and the print command is given SHURMark will print a cassette or slide as specified Barcodes can be customized to fit your needs As long as the barcodes contain the corresponding ASCII commands to run the SHURMark you can use a barcode scanner to read the barcode on the specimen container which will enter transfer the data into the computer system 8lPage General Data Healthcare Inc 1 6 Important Safeguards PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING SHURMark AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE INSTRUMENT 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the instrument is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the instruments and in the operating manual sh
11. 55 9 1 Auto Confi gure Butto eiee a oe tia lees iets apes eatin tate ee teense eE seen pedis ett e 57 Clicking this button will rerun the Auto Configuration process that ran the first time the software was used Diagram 5 2 It is only necessary to use this button if the labelers are moved connected to different ports if a new labeler is added or if a labeler 1s removed fromi the connections rnst a a cots tees tegnerocin bash E E enue R Erin A e EAE E bites 57 9 2 Service Lotnie are a ee Ea 58 9 3 Systems Settings Screen Upper Menu Features 0 cc eecsccssesssssecseesecseesecsaeecessecseesccnessecsaeeeceecsaeeeesseesecsaeeeeaecateaeeneseneeaeees 59 Managing the licenses of your labelers is done under License Options There are two actions that can be taken Add License or Remove JETRA AE ioe E E ET RE EB EAN ig TR TREE EEN aap ipl 59 10 0 FORMAT EDITOR SCREEN Kiestra aea ar ae aeae EE E EEE ESEE Oii 61 10 1 Screen Features ionni ave rA ae a t a E Wakes EEEE QBs teh EER Asse WN Aad e VE E nae aE e Hevea Seeon 62 102 Field Graphical Display is ccccsstaceia eee eab oi earaven wei E EEE EE AEE nace O A E E EEE AER SEEE O NER EES 62 10 3 Format Editor Upper Screen Features rarei es e ien e E E E a R E E E E E Eai 64 10 4 Types 0f Format Fieldgen a a aa a a a E a aie Aa Ea 65 VOCS Barcode T ee ane a os atone e a a eea ce ea aa aeaa aae e Ne aeea ao e ap 69 10 6 Closing the Format Editor Menus s ccinavesa nti neei u i ae a ea EE E a e a A RONE E
12. Format Close Editor Defaut Batch 1 H Offset Right 7 mm 7 0 mm Bar Code Enabled G Bar Code Darkness Dark Hidden Bar Code Field For LIS systems gt Field 1 _Field2 Field3 Y Field4 Maximum Bar Code Size m Label Font Follow with Bar Code Seperator Character Fired z Date Normat Next Field Same Line n 5 Enable Free Text Bar Code Leading Trailing Spaces Content Spaces 0af s12 ajo Max Allowed Characters z z z Used Characters Count Max Free Text Characters Bar Code Status Add To Bar Code Remove from Bar Code C Med C Light Yes C No 20 X C Yes No w 2 gt n n Good Diagram 10 8 4 otlam 2 om oD 6 27 2012 Next a prompt You have made changes to this format Do you want to save Select Yes No or Cancel Selecting Yes will save the format close the menu and send the user back to the Data Entry Screen Selecting No will not save the changes made while on the screen close the menu and send the user back to the Data Entry Screen Selecting Cancel will disregard saving and leave the user on the Format Editor Screen 72 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 11 0 INCREMENTATION The incrementation feature allows you to label a series of slides or cassettes in a progressive alphanumeric order e g 01 10 A Z A1 AQ etc SHURMark 32 has been designe
13. I shaped aluminum block Do not fully tighten the motor retaining bolts at this point 5 Push or pull the lead screw through its entire length in the motor so as to ensure the best possible unimpeded movement A small amount of backlash should be possible between the lead screw and the motor when correct alignment is achieved 6 Tighten the motor clamp screws and again check that alignment has not moved 7 Replace the PL4 6 way Molex connector to the stepper motor interface PCB X Axis Motor This motor is located on the left side of the inverted U channel immediately behind the tape wind on motor 1 Remove the PL1 6 way Molex connector from the stepper motor interface PCB 2 Remove the two fixing screws holding the motor in place and pull the motor off the lead screw leaving it in place 3 Check the lead screw alignment visually by pushing or pulling the linear bearing located immediately above the lead screw in and out If alignment is off the screw will need to be straightened or replaced If it needs to be replaced the base plate will need to be removed to allow access to the inside of the inverted U channel Loctite engineering adhesive has been used to fix the lead screw and should again be used in replacement 4 If the lead screw does not need replacing fit the new motor by reversing the removal procedure 5 Ensure that the lead screw motor backlash is present on the entire length of the lead scre
14. The selected record will appear blue Click the Priority button and then click the print or reprint button to print this record This record will print immediately after printer is done with its current print job 8 2 Output Control When data has been sent to the labeler to be printed a new window will cover the right side of the Data Entry screen Diagram 8 2 BT a St System Format Input Output Window Help L 3 l apot deine ei J A envries leport__ __ Seri to Labeler Des I Priccty Coorvrisht 2008 Tramale Riomedcal Sceno Inc Durham North Carolina USA Fa Diagram 8 2 This is the reduced Output Control window The Output Control window can be expanded to be full screen size or reduced to partial screen size by pressing the Expand Contract Button This is the white clear half oval button to the left of the Print and mport buttons Diagram 8 3 46 Page General Data Healthcare Inc S SHUR MARK32 a aa lense System Format Input Output Window Help P Date Type Lab Hop F1 F2 F3 Fa Fs Fe ojamaa Ces i o a ma 1 ese _ 0 5 8 2012 2 39 56 PM Cs 1 0 Ama p234 ja p TESTN 0 5 8 2012 2 33 56 PM Cas 1 0o RTI2 j2 Ja 2 TESTIN 0 5 8 2012 2 56 01 PM Cas 1 0 Am2 1234 ja 1 TESTIN 0 0 571472012 4 53 32 PM Si 1 o testa 26 A ii fi 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM S
15. Wan J0 z de a 4 l eS Diagram 11 5 To increment 5 cassettes per accession number set Field 1 the Accession Number as 2 under the Order Increments First field and leave the Range at 1 Set Field 2 the Cassette Letter as 1 under the Order Increments First and set the Range to 5 Diagram 11 6 76 Page General Data Healthcare Inc SHURMARK 32 editing Fort ee Lm Format Editor Fie Now Corsete 3J su J tJ Fields to hard code into bar code click to reorder eeror epee 1 Z J Uber be OC S No Otet oasa 14 Baz Code Enabled A Yes No Feis Y Eik 2 Fett 2 L Font Follow wih Canem Cassette Leter Nowa Man Field Sane Lie w Leading Taing paes wih Banos Order Spre Os 2 s4 increments frst aji a ob a aed imet Ine Let Char Ino Select order S Diagram 11 6 After the format has been completed save and close the Format Editor screen When printing with this format back on the Data Entry screen the cassette letter will print and increment up to 5 A to E and THEN move to the next accession number until the 5 accession number has completed printing 71 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 12 0 INPUT The nput menu functions to import printing data from saved data files and or an existing LIMS system to the SHURMark labeler The Input menu is advantageous by allowing the user to collect data transfer it t
16. You may not loan rent lease or otherwise transfer the other medium to another user except as part of the permanent transfer as provided above of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT CUSTOMER REMEDIES TBS and its suppliers entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be at TBS s option either a return of the price paid by you for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT not to exceed the suggested U S retail price if any or b repair or replacement of the component s of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT that do es not meet TBS s Limited Warranty and which is returned to TBS with a copy of your invoice purchase receipt This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT has resulted from accident abuse or misapplication NO OTHER WARRANTIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW TBS AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TITLE AND NON INFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OTHERS WHICH VARY FROM STATE JURISDICTION TO STATE JURISDICTION 9 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL TBS OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WI
17. and Suspend Printing Diagram 13 1 B snunmank32 pears x System Format Input i Window Help TP hate Tue Il Hatay Face Log l Darwis eet men C SendioLabeie pew Copvrizht 2008 Triansie Biomedical Sciences Iac Dorham North Carolina USA i gt e Diagram 13 1 These features are described below 1 Print Queues see Section 8 2 1 2 History see Section 8 2 2 3 Error Log see Section 8 2 3 4 Suspend Printing printing can be immediately suspended by selecting Suspend Printing Once selected all printing data will stay in the Print Queue until printing is reactivated To the right of the buttons Send to Queue and Clear the button Print Now will also appear and can be clicked to restart printing Another way of restarting printing is by going to the Output menu and selected Resume Printing Printing will begin and the Print Now button will disappear F Auto Refresh and Tab Mode all of these are functions that are no longer activated in the SHURMark software 811Page General Data Healthcare Inc 14 0 WINDOW The Window menu simply gives you the name of the menu that is currently being displayed on the screen Diagram 14 1 l Sugeal Yea r fresi Crett r p Pi r Poe Sjanghai ISS 4 Block i LJ Prien Hinoy Enee Log pret gest e l Temos e Serd lo Labeler Cow I Preety Coovrieht 3008 Triangie Bic
18. e oo icf T ID Solutions 06 e wid For Healthcare General Eit A Division of General Data Healthcare Pub No OM SM Labelers January 2012 Version 5 2 SMC A SMC B amp SM S Operator s Manual 2 Page General Data Healthcare Inc Be certain to read this manual thoroughly before proceeding with unpacking and installation Contents 1 0 INTRODUCTION e a e tec carerin Nat ate tac teste hte Beant et heats 5 1 1 Contact Information isee ii E aban en R EE ae E E E ARNE Ae a 5 1 2 INSTRUMENTATION OVERVIEW a a Ea ra aa Ea EEEa E rA Eear ROES PETES EE EESPERE SEERA 6 1 3 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW ssh r a toy bai E A aE AEE E A a E A a cde EE EE E EEE 7 1 4 PERSONAL COMPUTER a iia heel Riek Aah Adee E A E es BRT Ee eae dead aimee 7 1 5 Barcode Readers Svcs 4 scscds neveras ieee neten ini eE eene oE EE SE AOE EESE oE Movers des ESER EESE E EE EE aes 8 1 6 Important Safeguards sanana E E E E E S E E EES EE 9 1 7 Electrical and Space Requirements sieniin a Era a Ea e Sa aeaiia ia ea eiaa iinei oa 10 1 8 Accessory Equipment sc sissies er aee aaa a I oom E E e E a a a iese 10 20 UNPACKING ranore saen ea e aA aa pd aR Re eR 12 2 1 EGUIPIVIEDE miio eea tev Marah ees Bh ete A hand el E E Aaa Ade ind eB aa ds a 13 3 0 SERIAL NUMBER eiia aa a a ronan ese a a ee iaa eaa aa S Easa 17 3 1 0er TATO a AOPE ERE P EEE OOE E E E AE E EE E SE E A testers ee E AEE 17 3 2 Serial Number Lab ls sarren soea a aisee ada di dace dete a NEE Siti a
19. f32 v 1 cassette in batch X Labeler Labeler 1 x 1 Batch Hopper All X 1 cassette to print Auto Bar Code Data T 1 Surgical Year M TBS12 2 Caset r 3 Part Order JRange f E 2 I 4 Block r lt _ gt Print History Error Log 1 0 entries amot meot delete Send to Labeler Clear I Priority Copyright 2008 Triangle Biomedical Sciences Inc Durham North Carolina USA 11 16 AM x m i CI s122 Diagram 8 1 44 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 1 Format selector Select a format using the drop down selector box The format will load automatically Only one format may be open ata time 2 Labeler Select the labeler to which the slides or cassettes should print This option is only used when multiple slide or multiple cassette units are running from the software Only labelers compatible with the selected format will appear in the drop down selector i e if a cassette format is selected only cassette labelers will appear 3 Hopper This feature only appears when a cassette format has been selected The default hopper setting All uses both hoppers on the cassette labeler or all 6 hoppers with a 4 hopper accessory Cassettes will be dispensed from hopper 1 then from hopper 2 3 4 etc until all hoppers are empty see Labeler Installation section for hopper position information If a jam occurs the cassette labeler will automatically dispense from the next hopper If a jam occurs i
20. removing the illegal character then press the Retry key The information will be sent to the labeler again and will print if all illegal characters have been removed If you prefer to delete the records press the Delete button Because the Data Entry screen is error protected it is unlikely that you will have any records appear in the Error Log Only when a record in the database i e Print Queue or History is edited then sent to print can an illegal character be sent to a labeler 50 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 8 3 Output Control Menu Editing and Key Features SHURMark 32 is essentially a database of information entered through the Data Entry screen and stored in records rows of data in the Output Control These records can be manipulated in a similar manner to records in an Access database or Excel spreadsheet It is not necessary to know Access or Excel to work with the data in SHURMark 32 However anyone familiar with Access or Excel should find the Output Control functions easy to use Several actions can be taken on the Output Control menu for the purpose of editing 8 3 1 Editing Features Edit Individual fields of information can be edited by clicking in the field and changing the data Diagram 8 7 G surman 32 NN Ts bales System Format Input Output Window Help LP Date Type Lab Hop F1 F2 F3 Fa F
21. tape 8 cs Note Subject to change for current accessory equipment consult the distributor 111Page General Data Healthcare Inc 2 0 UNPACKING SHURMark has been carefully quality controlled prior to being packaged for shipment The highest quality packing materials have been used to insure that the equipment is received in sound working condition We request that the user adhere to the following instructions carefully While unpacking the instrument it is necessary to check all items against the list of contents enclosed with each instrument If a shortage does exists notify your TBS distributor or TBS directly giving the name catalog number of the missing item serial number of the instrument company purchased from and invoice number If any shipping damage is observed retain all packaging material intact with the instrument and file a claim with the final carrier Discarding any packing material prior to the carrier s inspection may void any shipper liability Before operating SHURMark remove the packing material from around the stylus Once all unpacking procedures have been performed proceed to Section 4 for Instrumentation Setup and Installation Important Should it become necessary to ship SHURMark please contact TBS shipping department for specific shipping instruction and for shipping packing forms Be certain to repack the stylus carefully Ensure that adequate packaging material e g foam or bubbl
22. the requested operations Installing Installing Windows Files C AWINNTSystem32 TABCTL32 0C 100 InstallShield The SETUP STATUS shows what is being installed on your computer Do nothing until the status bar has reached 100 and the INSTALLSHIELD WIZARD COMPLETE prompt appears Labeler32 Setup InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Labeler32 Before you can use the program you must restart your computer No will restart my computer later Remove any disks from their drives and then click Finish to complete setup lt Back Cancel Choose the option to RESTART COMPUTER remove SHURMark 32 CD from drive and press FINISH to complete setup Wait for your computer to shut down and fully reboot 351Page General Data Healthcare Inc Shurmark Ink Congratulations your SHURMark 32 software is now installed To launch the SHURMark 32 program you simply double click on the green SHURMark icon pictured above on your desktop The software is now ready to accept Licensing information to enable use of the SHURMark Slide or Cassette Labelers For an easy step by step guide please consult the SHURMark Labeler Licensing Instructions document or the Operations Manual that was included with your Labeler Next is licensing your labeler s Refer to Section 5 4 LICENSING to license your labelers with your SHURMark
23. your computer meets this requirement press NO to continue installation NOTE Most computers running Windows OS will already meet this requirement If your computer does NOT meet this requirement choose YES to exit installation and install IE5 software included on SM32 CD before proceeding Labeler32 Setup x Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Labeler32 The InstallShield Wizard will install Labeler32 on your computer To continue click Next Y Cancel At the WELCOME SCREEN press NEXT to continue 32 1Page General Data Healthcare Inc Labeler32 Setup x Customer Information Please enter your information i amp Please enter your name the name of the company for whom you work and the product serial number User Name Richard Horne Company Name Triangle Biomedical Sciences Inc Serial Number 7356756700001 111678684 InstallShield At the CUSTOMER INFORMATION screen enter user name company name and the 20 character Software Serial Number found on the back of the SM32 CD case Please type the serial number EXACTLY as it appears on the CD NOTE all letters are capitalized zeros have a dot in the middle to distinguish them from the letter O Press NEXT to continue Labeler32 Setup x Information Please read the following text D S You are installing ShurMark 32 Advanced Software Package With 7 Board License s
24. 0 ATI 1234 A 1 TESTEL it 4 MEZARA see eit sort resize 7 gra ra A f TESTIN 0 5 8 2012 2 39 56 PM Cas 1 0 _ RT12 1234 A z TESTIN 0 5 8 2012 2 56 01 PM Cas 1 0 _ RT12 1234 A i TESTIN o CJD a ppum 4 iB 0 5 14 2012 45332PM___ si 1 0 TeS12 1245 Aa N 1 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM si 0 Tes12 12345 Aa N 0 5714 2012 45332PM_ S 1 0 TB512 12345 A f 1 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM Sii 1 0 Tes12 135 JA 1 1 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM w fi 0 TB512 12345 _ A 1 1 0 5714 2012 4 53 32 PM Sii 1 0 Tes12 12345 _ A 1 1 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM Sli 1 0 TBS12 12345 A 1 1 Q 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM Sli 0 _ TBS12 12345 _ A 1 1 0 5714 2012 4 53 32 PM S 1 o s12 2345 Aa f 1 0 5 14 2012 45332PM___ si 1 o mesz 12345 A it 1 0 0 5 14 2012 5 05 56PM si 1 o msz 12945 A 1 ji E p 0 6411 202111943AM_ Si 1 o T8512 12345 _ A 1 S gt PrintQ History Enor Log it 48 entries Em Import delete I Priority Copyright 2008 Triangle Biomedical Sciences Inc Durham North Carolina USA el Ea ka 6 gees TN Diagram 8 8 52 1Page General Data Healthcare Inc Resize You can stretch the column width of individual columns of the Print Q by placing the cursor between two fields and dragging it right or left Diagram 8 9 You can resize the height of all rows by placing the cursor between two rows and dragging it up or down This function does not affect the data in the records it simply allows easi
25. 5 Fea select edit sort resize Cas 1 0 IRTIS 1234 JA 1 TESTEC 0 57872012 2 39 56 PM Cas 1 0 RT12 1234 A T TESTIN 0 578 2012 2 39 56 PM Cas 1 0 RTI2 1234 A 2 TESTIN 0 5 8 2012 2 56 01 PM Cas 1 0 RTIZ 1234 JA 1 TESTIN 0 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM Sh i 0 TeS12 12345_ A 1 1 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM Sii 1 0 TBS12 12345 A 1 1 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM Sli 1 0 T8512 12345_ A 1 1 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM Sli 1 0 T8512 135 A f 1 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM Sli 1 0 TBS12 1235 A f i 0 5714 2012 4 53 32PM Sli 1 0 TBS12 12345_ A 1 i 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM Sli 1 0 TBS12 12345 A 1 1 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM Sli i 0 TBS12 12345 A 1 1 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM Sli 1 0 TBS12 12345 A 1 7 0 5714 2012 4 53 32 PM Sli 1 0 TBS12 12345 A 1 1 a 0 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Sli 1 o Tesiz 12345 A 1 1 p W lei201211 19 43AM Sli i o resiz 12345 jA 1 Cy d Print History Eror Log Bit aeniea Import delete T Priority Copyright 2008 Triangle Biomedical Sciences Inc Durham North Carolina USA GEA CIRIE E ao Diagram 8 7 While the information entered in a field may be changed field width may not For example if a field is set to 4 characters in the format and you enter 5 characters in this mode the 5 character will not print If you only enter 3 characters in the field the three characters and a blank space will print When you have finished changing the record click any other record to save th
26. 56 PM Sli 4 Block 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Sli jal 5 gt 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Sii x lt 1 i PrintQ History Error Log reprint entries export Import delete Reprint amp Reformat Send to Labeler Clear I Priority Copyright 2008 Triangle Biomedical Sciences Inc Durham North Carolina USA z aA DI _ O cea 4 7 Diagram 8 4 Click the print button to print this record To print several records at once select the records individually while holding down the control key Ctrl on your keyboard The selected records will all appear blue Click the print button to print all the selected records The Print key is displayed and used only for the Print Q which will be highlighted yellow if it is selected 8 2 2 History The history table allows you to view reprint or delete all information that has been successfully printed on any labeler since the last time the history was cleared When the history table is open the History button will be highlighted yellow Diagram 8 5 48 Page General Data Healthcare Inc surman 32 ecto lemt System Format Input Output Window Help Date Type 5 2 2012 11 34 07 AM Cas 12 00 00 AM Format 1 Cassette TVT 32 1 cassette in batch X X gt 12 00 00 AM i 1 Batch gt 12 00 00 AM Hopper All x 1 cassette to print Labeler Labeler 1 Auto Bar Code Data 1 Surgical Year TBS12 2 Casett
27. Clear will clear any data in the File Data area if it is not needed for printing 79 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 11 Send to Print Queue imported data must be sent to the Print Queue in order to be printed After selecting the button the printing data will transfer from the File Data area to the Print Queue area The data is now ready to be printing once the command has been given 12 Command1 the button functions as the print button Once selected printing of the data in the Print Queue area will begin 12 1 1 Import Data Screen Upper Menu Features The Import Data Screen has several features that are listed in the top menu section Diagram 12 2 in the top area of the menu They are 1 System this feature allows one to exit the Importing of the data or exiting the SHURMark software 2 File allows one to import a file that is to be printed 12 2 Await LIS This feature is used when the laboratory and its IT department have configured the software system to the SHURMark and have decided on using the Input function as a means of printing data from the LIMS Diagram 12 3 Please consult with TBS and your IT department before using this feature Files Read B Total SiyCas Raad Diagram 12 3 801Page General Data Healthcare Inc 13 0 OUTPUT The Output menu displays four important functions for printing throughput and information They are Print Queues History Error Log
28. E PRODUCT may be used and transferred only as part of that single product package and may not be separated for use on more than one computer 4 COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS All title trademarks and copyrights in and pertaining to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT including but not limited to any images photographs animation video audio music text and applets incorporated into the SOFTWARE PRODUCT the accompanying printed materials and any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are owned by TBS or its affiliated companies The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright and trademark laws and international treaty provisions You must treat the SOFTWARE PRODUCT like any other copyrighted for archival purposes and you may not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE PRODUCT You may not remove modify or alter any TBS copyright or trademark notice from any part of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT including but not limited to any such notices contained in the physical and or electronic media or documentation code or other embodiments originally contained in the SOFTWARE PRODUCT 5 DUAL MEDIA SOFTWARE You may receive the SOFTWARE PRODUCT in more than one medium Regardless of the type or size of the medium you receive you may use only that one medium that is appropriate for your single computer You may not use or install the other medium on another computer including but not limited to portable computers under the exclusive control of the registered developer
29. Enabled C Yes No Field 1 Label Font Follow with Open gt Patient Name Normal Next Field Same Line x Leading Trailing Spaces Spaces oO aj Width jo i z X z zl l gt a eile Diagram 10 4 1 Label Type a descriptive name for the field of data 2 Font There are four sizes of font available large normal small smallest When you select a font size the graphic display changes to be in proportion with the font you have selected each font size is monotype all characters in the font and any leading or trailing spaces connected to the field have the same height and width 3 Follow with By default fields will print on the same line To separate fields onto different lines select Carriage Return from the drop down selector 651Page General Data Healthcare Inc 4 Leading spaces To place blank spaces before the content of a field use the up and down arrows in the leading space selector A maximum of four spaces may be placed before a field The spaces will be reflected in the graphical display at the top of the page 5 Width An open field must have the width set manually Use the arrows in the width selector to set field width in characters e g the field S2012 is 3 characters wide The width of the field will be reflected in the graphical display at the top of the page 6 Trailing spaces To place blank spaces after the content of a field use the up and down arrows in the lead
30. General Data Healthcare Inc 10 0 FORMAT EDITOR SCREEN The Format Editor Screen is used for editing adding or deleting saved labeling formats SHURMark 32 uses formats to define how information is printed on a cassette or side Diagram 10 1 A format may contain 1 8 fields of information arranged as needed on the slide or cassette Formatting is necessary to make your desired slide cassette label 69 SHUR MARK 32 Editing Foro o o E Format Editor of sf uf pics Fields to hard code into bar code click to reorder Name Slides No Barcode X Tor Siid 7 Fields for Slides v 7 Pas Labeler Labeler 1 Default Batch 134 Offset O mm Down 3 mm Bar Code Enabled C Yes G No Field 1 Field2 Field3 Field4 Field Field6 Field Label Font Follow with Fixed LabAcronym Smal gt CaniageRetun Content Spaces BN NTP o Leading Trailing aces v 0 Es EA o er os TY Diagram 10 1 The user can be directed to the Format Editor Screen in several ways 1 From the Data Entry Screen click FORMAT upper portion of the screen gt EDIT this is for editing an existing format 2 From the Data Entry Screen click FORMAT gt NEW this is for adding a new format 3 From the Data Entry Screen click FORMAT gt DELETE this is for deleting an existing format 4 From the Data Entry Screen double click the format that is shown
31. HURMark 32 can be run from either an IBM compatible desktop or laptop computer the following minimum specifications listed below A Pentium with a 166 megahertz MHz processor Pentium Il processor recommended For Windows 95 or Windows 98 16 megabytes MB of random access memory RAM minimum For Windows NT 4 0 32 MB of RAM minimum and must be running Service Pack 3 or higher For Windows 2000 64 MB of RAM minimum At least 35 megabytes MB of hard disk space Mouse At least one free serial port per SHURMark unit installed Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or later 301Page General Data Healthcare Inc 5 2 Software Installation Overview Installing your labeler to work with a PC is a three step process e The first step is software installation so that the program can run directly from your computer e The second step is licensing each labeler to run with the SHURMark software This step is necessary for the software to allow the use of your labeler It is easy to think of a license as a driver s license Without it you are not allowed to use your car e The third step is to configure your labeler to a specific serial port This is important because without the software knowing which port to print to it will not operate correctly Note These three steps have to be repeated for each labeler cassette and or slide 5 3 Software Installation The following are the steps needed to install the software on your computer
32. IMS onto the SHURMark and then printed Diagram 8 9 underneath the Output Control Window This key function is only available with the SHURMark Super Software Export The Export key is used when data is to be transferred from the SHURMark to another existing software system possibly for future printing Diagram 8 9 underneath the Output Control Window This key function is only available with the SHURMark Super Software Note Before using the Import and Export keys consult with your IT department and or TBS to verify if these functions are suitable or needed for your printing demands 8 4 Data Entry Screen Upper Menu Features The Data Entry Screen has several features that are listed in the top menu section Diagram 8 9 in the top area of the menu They are 1 System this is the area where licensing and configuring of labelers to the software is performed see Section 9 0 2 Format editing and adding of new formats for printing are done here see Section 10 0 3 Input Importing and awaiting of data from a LIMS is done here see Section 12 0 4 Output displays the Output Control screen and is where printing can be suspended see Section 13 0 5 Window Clicking this function will display the number of windows that are open see Section 14 0 6 Help If additional help is needed the Help area has a reference section that can be used for guidance see Section 15 0 Each section is further explained
33. InstallShield lt Back The INFORMATION screen will describe which software package you are installing Press NEXT to continue 33 1Page General Data Healthcare Inc Labeler32 Setup p x Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup will install files amp SS Setup will install Labeler32 in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder m Destination Folder C Program Files Labeler _Labeler32 Browse InstallShield The CHOOSE DESTINATION LOCATION screen shows program default installation location Press NEXT to continue Labeler32 Setup x Select Program Folder Please select a program folder Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Next to continue Program Folders Labeler32 Existing Folders Administrative Tools Adobe ArcSoft PhotoStudio 2000 Canon ScanGear Toolbox CS 2 2 Microsoft Office Tools Mozilla Firefox Startup Symantec Client Security InstallShield lt Back Cancel The SELECT PROGRAM FOLDER screen describes which folder on the Windows start menu to add the launch icons to Press NEXT to continue 34 1Page General Data Healthcare Inc Labeler32 Setup J x Setup Status Labeler32 Setup is performing
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35. N OFF POWER DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD AND ALLOW STYLUS TO COOL AT LEAST ONE MINUTE Remove front cover Remove the hot foil tape and pick up spool Locate the cassette guide tab located on the angled side of the control panel housing directly above the transport clamp Trim the tab by knife or file to a height of 042 to allow clearance for the Tissue Tek III cassette lid 5 Loosen the two screws of the cassette stop just enough to allow lateral movement 6 Manually load a Tissue Tek IIl cassette by extending the transport clamp dropping in a cassette and retracting the transport clamp The cassette should be in the labeling position 7 The cassette labeling surface should be even with the bottom edge of the stop Align the stop against and parallel to the front edge of the cassette While pressing against the transport clamp retighten the screw to lock in place 8 Install the got foil tape specially designed for Tissue Tek III cassettes 9 Re attach the front cover load hoppers with cassettes insuring that lids are tightly closed This prevents the cassettes from jamming during the ejection cycle AON Once a unit has been modified a convenient field retrofit can convert the unit back to accept Tissue Tek II style cassettes Fisher Omnisettes Instructions for modifying SHURMark field units for Fisher Omnisette cassettes are currently unavailable Modifications will need to be made by TBS Other Modifications Tri
36. NCE AGREEMENT INFORMATION SINGLE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SHURMark 32 Advanced SOFTWARE IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This TBS End User License Agreement EULA is a legal AGREEMENT between you either as a registered individual or as the registered representative and on behalf of a single entity and Triangle Biomedical Sciences Inc for the SHURMark software product identified above which product includes computer software and may include associated media printed materials and online or electronic documentation SOFTWARE PRODUCT By installing copying or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA then DO NOT install or use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT in such event the original purchaser may however return it to the place of purchase within thirty days of the date of original purchase for a full refund SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed not sold 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This EULA grants you the registered computer software developer the following rights Applications Software The SOFTWARE PRODUCT may be used only by you You may install and use one copy of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT or any prior version thereof for the same operating system on a single computer but only fo
37. REMEMDY There is no power to the unit Faulty electrical connections Fuse blown Check electrical connections Replace with 1 amp slow blow Unit enters into an alarm condition and cannot be silenced Defective power supply board Software Defective mother control board Dipswitch setting are wrong Replace Replace Replace Check dipswitch settings all switches should be OFF pointing to the right except for 4 and 8 Unit does not print SHURMark is not ready Cassette not in place Check electrical connections Check computer connections Check On Line switch Check Error switch General Data Healthcare Inc 85 Page Load cassette Check dipswitch settings Check dipswitch settings all switches should be OFF pointing to the right except for 4 and 8 Install security key Unit writes but cassette is not printed Defective Stylus RE 1 Relay is defective Replace Call TBS for assistance Unite prints upside down Unit does not print properly Print switch in wrong position Foil tape is used up Tape is not advancing Stylus has excessive carbon build up from tape Stylus not hot enough Stylus is too hot Excessive pen pressure Reverse position of micro dipswitch number 8 on back of unit Replace foil tape Check tape and clear where jammed Tighten set screw on pick up spindle Replace defective tape advance stepper motor C
38. SMC B cassette labeler and 4 Hopper Accessory is now ready Diagram 4 23 28 Page General Data Healthcare Inc Diagram 4 23 Having experienced any difficulty with any of the above steps please refer to the Troubleshooting Section 16 1 or contact Triangle Biomedical Sciences at 919 384 9393 29 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 5 0 SOFTWARE SETUP and INSTALLATION The SHURMark Slide and Cassette Labeling instruments have evolved to a new level of sophistication with the addition of SHURMark 32 a 32 bit Windows based software that replaces the previous DOS based SHURMark software SHURMark 32 allows you to create a wide variety of formats for the printable area of cassettes and slides provides a graphical interface that allows you to see the printing area of the slide or cassette and includes an industry standard database for storing the information printed and other relevant data SHURMark 32 Advanced Software offers extensive data customization and efficient record keeping SHURMark 32 Super Software is available for easy seamless integration with laboratory information systems or other sources of external data SHURMark 32 Protocol Software allows easy point and click construction of complex laboratory protocols 5 1 Computer Requirements A copy of the SHURMark 32 Advanced Software on CD ROM is packaged with every new SHURMark instrument The software must be installed on a PC before it can be used S
39. Serial Power Requirements 100 120V 50 60Hz 3 2 2 220V Version Serial Number TBS A Division of General Data Healthcare 3014 Croasdaile Drive Durham NC 27705 Phone 919 384 9393 Fax 919 384 9595 Email tbs trianglebiomedical com Cat SMC A SHURMark Cassette Labeler Serial Power Requirements 220 240V 50 60Hz 17 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 4 0 INSTRUMENTATION SETUP and INSTALLATION Vents Rating Label Main Power Cord RS 232 Selectible Options i FC Port Switch Panel Swich Diagram 4 1 4 1 Installing the SMC A For the following set of instructions please refer to Diagram 4 1 A Ensure that the Power On Off switch at the rear of the SHURMark is in the OFF position B Connect the female end of the power plug to the Main Power Cord and connect the other end to a properly polarized and grounded wall outlet DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE INSTRUMENT AT THIS POINT C Connect the RS232 computer cable to the rear of the instrument Diagram 4 2 DO NOT over tighten the attaching screws on the terminal Diagram 4 2 18 Page General Data Healthcare Inc D Connect the other end of the RS232 computer cable to the serial port of the computer Diagram 4 3 Diagram 4 3 DO NOT LOAD THE CASSETTE HOPPERS AT THIS POINT E Turn SHURMark on by pressing the On Off switch in back of the instrument to On Upon power up SHURMark automati
40. THOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT OR THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES EVEN IF TBS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN ANY CASE TBS S ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS EULA SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT 100IPage General Data Healthcare Inc More Information PH 844 643 1129 General Data Healthcare helps labs enhance productivity and improve workflow with innovative products solutions and support that www general data com hc focus on delivering better patient safety amp care 2014 General Data Healthcare Inc All rights reserved Specifications are current at the time of publication however they are subject to change without notification All trademarks and registered trademarks are property of General Data Healthcare Inc Cincinnati Ohio USA Sales Inquiries PH 844 643 1129 Email talktous general data com General Eit 2 Web www general data com hc General Data Healthcare Inc Headquarters 4354 Ferguson Drive Cincinnati OH 45245 Service TBS Facility 3014 Croasdaile Drive Durham NC 27705 PH 800 245 5029 Email customersupport general data com
41. There are two basic operating modes for the labeler 1 Single Color Mode will take cassettes from the hopper position selected until it is empty When no more cassettes are found the machine will automatically try the next hopper down This mode is the default mode for the instrument 2 Multi Color Mode will take the cassettes from the hopper position selected and stop when it is empty This prevents hoppers loaded with different colored cassettes from being mixed To select the Multi Color Mode press the SELECT button on the SHURMark keypad so the SELECT light is illuminated To change back to Single Color Mode press the SELECT button again and the SELECT light will go off 4 3 1 Installing the 4 Hopper Accessory A Place a second Elevation Platform to the right of the SMC B Cassette Labeler Diagram 4 18 26 1Page General Data Healthcare Inc Diagram 4 18 B Place the 4 Hopper Accessory on top of the Elevation Platform Diagram 4 19 Diagram 4 19 C Push the 4 Hopper Accessory and Elevation Platform close to the cassette labeler aligning the 4 Hopper s cassette ramp underneath the cassette labeler s cassette ramp Diagram 4 20 and 4 21 27 Page General Data Healthcare Inc Diagram 4 20 Diagram 4 21 D Locate the black cord in the back of the 4 Hopper and insert into the back of the cassette labeler Diagram 4 22 Figure 4 22 E Load all 6 hoppers as described in Section 4 1 H F Your
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43. abeter Labeler 1 x 1 Baich lt Joasanlins io FaLBhask Onde 2 Range 2 C yer jeba eT 4 Pat Order nane a r ae Os Serd to Labeler Dox F Printy Copyright 2008 Triangle Biomedical Sciences Ine Dorham North Carolins USA Diagram 11 2 6 Type in the patient data 7 Send to Labeler to print The labeler will print up to the saved range value B From the Data Entry screen 1 Using the desired format type in the patient data 2 Set the counter starting value by typing the first character s of the progression in the designated input area The value may be any combination of 0 9 and A Z up to 18 characters for example the user may want to print A to C for the cassette numbers 3 Using the Range counter click the up or down arrow to set the desired range to print see Diagram 10 10 to locate Range boxes on the Data Entry screen The total number of cassettes that will print is displayed in the range box below the up down arrows For example to increment 5 slides starting at A1 enter A1 in the begin field and hold down the up arrow until the range box shows 5 slides 4 Click Send to Labeler to print The labeler will print up to the designated range value This is basic incrementation and will fit most applications Try entering some progressions to familiarize you with the incrementation feature If you use more complicated progressions or if you increment more than one field at a t
44. angle Biomedical is constantly working to enhance the versatility of SHURMark A version of the cassette unit that may be able to hold up to five hoppers is a consideration It is important to complete the warranty card and return it to TBS in order to receive updated information as to the availability of additional software and hardware features 96 1Page General Data Healthcare Inc 19 0 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Will SHURMark interface with hospital based software and hardware SHURMark Super software in conjunction with the Advanced Software allows institutions to write programs that automatically extracts patient data from their mainframes or laboratory information systems download to a floppy or hard drive and present the information in a format that interfaces directly into SHURMark s Super Software SM SS 32 How much counter space does the SHURMark require The SHURMark Cassette Labeling Instrument is 10 L x 13 D x 22 H The accessories do not require more than one additional linear foot of space The dual hopper dispenser is usually placed more convenient to the grossing area and is only 6 wide The SHURMark Slide Labeling Instrument is 10 L x 14 D x 8 H What is included with the SHURMark Cassette Labeling Instrument The SHURMark Cassette Labeling Instrument SM C comes with the Basic Software 2 38 capacity hoppers 1 cassette loading platform 1 collection guide chute 1 roll of hot
45. ar Code Status Good Add To Bar Code Remove from Bar Code L 4 911AM T a O t O iI 62 202 Diagram 10 3 1 Save saves the current format on the screen Click Save gt Save Current Format Yes or No New for starting a new cassette slide format Delete deletes the current format on the screen Click Delete gt Delete Current Format Yes or No Import Old Format old formats that have been saved can be imported onto the Format Editor When Import Old Format is clicked the system will automatically look for formats that have been saved as fff old Formats files Close Editor clicking Close Editor will close out the Format Editor Screen and send the user back to the Data Entry Screen Prior to closing the user will be asked to save changes they made to the format Ny gt 9 641Page General Data Healthcare Inc 10 4 Types of Format Fields 10 4 1 Open Field The open field is used to create a blank field into which data will be entered on the data entry screen This data can change with each run of slides or cassettes even though the overall format remains the same i e patient name Diagram 10 4 VETERE e o o ee Format Editor Name Cassette z of sf t Fields to hard code into bar code click to reorder T Field d a for Cassettes v Zi fas J Labeler Labeler 1 hd No Offset Hopper an z Default Batch 7 pa Bar Code
46. business purposes including for product updates and development TBS will use its best efforts to not utilize such technical information in a form that personally identifies you Termination Without prejudice to any of TBS s other rights TBS may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA In such event you must destroy any and all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and all of its component parts to this end you grant to TBS the right to with or without notice monitor your Internet accessible activities for the purpose of verifying SOFTWARE PRODUCT performance and or your compliance with the terms hereof including but not limited to the remote monitoring and verification of your 99 Page General Data Healthcare Inc implementation use and duplication of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT 3 UPGRADES If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is labeled or otherwise identified by TBS as an upgrade you must be properly licensed to use a product identified by TBS as being eligible for the upgrade in order to use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT A SOFTWARE PRODUCT labeled or otherwise identified by TBS as an upgrade replaces and or supplements the product that formed the basis for your eligibility for such upgrade You may use the resulting upgraded product only in accordance with the terms of this EULA If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is an upgrade of a 103 component of a package of software programs that you licensed as a single product the SOFTWAR
47. cally takes itself through a series of internal checks Generally these checks require 30 45 seconds to complete The instrument will sound a beep and the heat dissipating fan will produce a low hum Insure that the green On Line indicator on the front panel is illuminated If not press the On Line panel switch Within 30 45 seconds a clicking sound may be heard coming from within the instrument This is caused by the stylus heat control thermostat It is normal and will continue on a regular basis at approximately 6 second intervals SHURMark will attempt to release a cassette from hopper number 1 then hopper number 2 As the hoppers have not yet been installed SHURMark will sound an alarm the red error light will come on and the cassette transport clamp will stop in the retracted position see Diagram 4 4 19 Page General Data Healthcare Inc Hopper Guide Rails Y Cassette Ejection Solenoids T Cassette Transport Clamp Control Panel Cassette Entry Chute L Cassette Exit Chute Diagram 4 4 F Slide a cassette with the sloped writing surface forward and down into the cassette transport clamp and press the Eject panel switch Diagram 4 5 Diagram 4 5 The transport clamp will retract into the body of the instrument and initiate another set of internal tests Should SHURMark not accept the cassette repeat steps 6 and 7 If after 5 tries the cassette is still not accepted
48. d to accommodate a wide variety of progressions Creating basic incrementation There are several ways to create a basic incrementation A From the Format Editor screen 1 For the field you want to increment select the field type as Counter Diagram1 1 1 Ce a I Fields to hard code into bar code click to recedes Ottsed Flight 7 we Omm Foros an I Oram tac 14 Bar Code Enabled E Yes No Bar Code Daskness Dark C Med Light Hidden Bar Code Field For US wpsteme Foki Fei Field 3 Feats Maximum Bar Code Sire fa J Label Fort Folks vath Bar Code Seperator Character Courter v Eek Noma Next Fii Same Line gt Open Enable Free Text Bar Code C Yes No Fand Tising ay o Baon Orga Spacer 0 aj i My resemerts thad jo Max Allowed Characters a gt z i243 Used Characters Count J imirt Inc belt Che Ine Righ Os Max Free Text Characters 2 Bar Code Status Good Add To Bar Code _ Remove from Bar Code Diagram 11 1 2 Using the Range counter set the desire range to print see Section 10 4 3 on Range Save once you have completed setting the desired format Close the Format Editor Screen From the Data Entry screen select the format You will notice the saved range value to the right of the format field Diagram 11 2 oP Oo 73 Page General Data Healthcare Inc BB SHUR MARK 32 System Format Input Output Window Help cassette P fL
49. e change There is no way to automatically undo a change once it has been made you will have to retype the information 5llPage General Data Healthcare Inc The Field Header Row displays the names assigned to the fields of data Each field type is a follows 1 The Date field shows the date and time the slide or cassette information was entered 2 The Type field shows whether the information is for a slide or a cassette 3 The Labeler field shows the number of the labeler on which the slide or cassette will print 4 The Hopper field identifies the cassette hopper from which a cassette will be dispensed for cassette formats only 5 The Data fields display the information that will be printed on the slide or cassette There are 8 fields because there are eight fields available in any format If no information was entered in a field nothing will print This is the information that was entered on the Data Entry screen 6 The Format field shows the name of the format used Sort The records can be sorted by clicking on the field name in the field header row Diagram 8 8 This may help clarify what is being printed if there are several records in the output control NOTE The records will not always appear to sort numerically PS a eo _ lt _ System Format Input Output Window Help P Date Type Lab op F_1 F2 E3 F4 ES a 0 57772012 0 1
50. e wrap is present on both sides of the stylus The cassette marker s stylus will need to cool before it can be secured Shipping SHURMark without properly packing the stylus could cause extensive damage to the stepper motor mechanisms 12 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 2 1 Equipment Upon receipt of your cassette labeler your package should contain the following equipment Cat SMC A SHURMark Cassette Labeling System for use on countertop package A Qty Picture UM Cat Description Reqd l SHURMark Cassette Labeler aA b SM TSDH Dispensing Hopper 50 Capacity for use with prepackaged cassette sleeves SM CLP Dual Position Cassette Loading Platform H SM RS232 Computer Connector Cable CABLE SM GC Guide Chute 2 Ea SM PCTS Sample SHUR Track cassettes with lids in sleeve packaging for use with SM color TSDH IPC Power Cord 65010A 00 Advanced 32 Bit Sl Based Software on CD ROM Controller Board SM AS CU Software Disk Version 131Page General Data Healthcare Inc SM USBC USB Adapter Cable for USB to RS232 Serial Connectors m Warranty Card 12 month Operations Manual OPSM 32 Version LY 14 Page General Data Healthcare Inc Cat SMC B SHURMark Cassette Labeling System Elevated Collection System Package B B SHURMark Cassette Labeler Serial SM Dispensing Hopper 50 Capacity for use with prepackaged cassette sleeves TSDH SM HOP Collectio
51. ed in this area 3 Records gives you the ability to generate a report of all data that has been printed License Options and Records are further explained in the subsequent sections 9 3 1 License Options Managing the licenses of your labelers is done under License Options There are two actions that can be taken Add License or Remove License 9 3 1 1 Add License Before any labeler can be used for printing the license or board numbers have to be added to the software in order for the software to recognize and accept that labeler see Sections 5 3 and 5 4 for details on the initial installation of licenses These numbers are given to you by TBS when the software is purchased To add a license the labeler that is to be added must first be connected to the computer that is running the software 1 Select Add License 2 Select the unit that is to be added to the software Any unit that is connected without a license should be displayed If the unit that is to be licensed is not displayed go back to the Systems Settings screen and select Auto Configure Auto Configure should find any unlicensed labeler If necessary check the labeler connections and rerun the software If it still does not show contact TBS 3 Enter the BOARD NUMBER to select the labeler you wish to license and the LICENSE NUMBER after the setup program prompts you to do that 4 Enter this data into the appropriate fields and press the OK 59 1Page Gen
52. elector 4 Leading spaces To place blank spaces before the content of a field use the up and down arrows in the leading space selector A maximum of four spaces may be placed before a field The spaces will be reflected in the graphical display at the top of the page 5 Content The characters typed into the content field will be the contents of the fixed field Width is set automatically 6 Trailing spaces To place blank spaces after the content of a field use the up and down arrows in the leading space selector A maximum of four spaces may be placed after a field The spaces will be reflected in the graphical display at the top of the page 67 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 10 4 3 Counter Field The Counter Field is used strictly for incrementation the automatic progression of characters e g 1 2 3 4 5 or A B C D E Diagram 10 6 BA 3 ij a Tt Format Editor j 4 J Fields to hard code into bar code click to reorder Bar Code Enabled Yes 7 Ne Label Foni F oduro wath are Rieck Named Nomal New Feld Sone Ure Trailing wien Banaz Onder Spaces mecinmeets hrst 0 Israet kelih ine Righ Che prae Diagram 10 6 1 Label Type a descriptive name for the field of data 2 Font There are four sizes of font available large normal small smallest When you select a font size the graphic display changes to be in proportion with the font you have se
53. elete a limited number of records select the records by clicking the gray button to the left of the record while holding down the control key The selected records will appear blue Click the Delete button to delete the selected records It is not necessary to clear the history on a regular basis Clear the history periodically to keep the table from getting so large it is difficult to navigate 49 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 8 2 3 Error Log The Error Log shows any information that could not be printed on a labeler since the last time the Error Log was cleared When the Error Log is open the Error Log button will be highlighted yellow Diagram 8 6 B08 52 e D O esd System Format Input Output Window Help T TP Te Leb Hoo Ft r2 F3 PFa Jr 20 2 o Alta To A T ji HEA Fia 5 TESTEL 1 TESTINI TESTIN TESTIN O 5714 2012 4 53 32 PM ASSIZPM To O 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM 6 11 2012 11 14 AM a T I Prity Convit 2008 Trams Biomedical Sooo ia Durham North Caroina USA E s Ea ic Diagram 8 6 Records will only appear in the Error Log when illegal characters e g have been sent to a labeler Carefully review the data in each record appearing in the Error Log Retry The Retry key allows you to reprint a record once it has been corrected Diagram 8 5 underneath the Output Control Window Correct the record by clicking in the appropriate field and
54. emove the blue metal housing Disconnect the PLC 10 way Molex connector and remove the five screws holding the power supply and CPU boards in place Remove the PL2 26 Molex connector PL3 4 way Molex connector PL4 8 way Molex connector and PL5 36 way IDC connector 6 Remove the tow fixing bolts of the PL1 9 way D type connector from inside the rear panel 7 Lift out the CPU control board and install the replacement board by reversing the above procedure AOS on 16 3 1 11 Removing replacing the Drive Motors It is vital to maintain correct alignment when removing or replacing motor drives Even slight misalignments can cause excessive wear and possible damage to the motor and its associated components Eject Drive Motor 1 Turn off the instrument disconnect the mains power supply and remove the blue metal housing 2 Remove the cable tie and release the two bolts holding the motor Unscrew the drive shaft end from the L shaped aluminum block using pliers or suitable grips Note that this drive shaft is installed with Loctite engineering adhesive so care is required during the removal process 3 Remove PL4 6 way Molex connector from the stepper motor interface PCB to free the motor completely 4 The replacement motor is fitted by reversing this procedure Ensure that an engineering adhesive such as Loctite is used to secure the end of the lead screw 931Page General Data Healthcare Inc into the
55. er Diagram 4 9 The previously manually loaded cassette will be ejected and will slide down the guide chute SHURMark will then attempt to release a cassette from hopper position 1 Since hopper number 1 has not yet been loaded with cassettes the cassette transport clamp will not detect the presence of acassette and the cassette ejection solenoid at hopper number 2 will now attempt to release a cassette The cassette transport clamp will see this cassette and will retract into the body of the instrument Diagram 4 9 22 Page General Data Healthcare Inc J To ensure that the unit is printing correctly press the Select panel switch and the On Line panel switch simultaneously to perform a print test Diagram 4 9 K Repeat steps 8 9 11 and 12 with the second hopper L Your SMC A cassette labeler is now ready Diagram 4 10 Diagram 4 10 Having experienced any difficulty with any of the above steps please refer to the Troubleshooting Section 16 1 or contact Triangle Biomedical Sciences at 919 384 9393 4 2 Installing the SMC B A Set your Elevation Platform for raising instrument into automated collection position into place Diagram 4 11 Diagram 4 11 23 Page General Data Healthcare Inc B Place the cassette labeler onto the Elevation Platform Diagram 4 12 Diagram 4 12 C Continue steps A H in Section 4 1 D Place the Hopper Support Plate in front of the Elevation Pla
56. er viewing I SHUR MARK 32 Application Setuings s System Settings License Options Records Registered To Dustin Campbell use the button above for automatic configuration 1 Labeler Configured Labeler 1 l Name Slide Unit on Port 1 Stylus Filter Replaced Serviced 05 14 2012 05 14 2012 Slide Unit on Port 1 Board 51108054 Log Change Log Change Check Unit Print Sample tests Log Change View Service Log 112PM 6 11 2012 Diagram 8 9 8 3 2 Other Key Button Features Entries As entries accumulate in the Print Q History and Error Log the Output Control calculates the accumulation and displays it light blue box in between the Import and Export keys Once the entries have been deleted the number starts back at 0 entries Delete The Delete key is used for the Print Q History and Error Log Use the Delete key to remove a record from the Output Control Diagram 8 9 underneath the Output Control Window The Delete key works in the same manner as the print key Unless an individual record or multiple records have been selected the default will clear the entire Output Control A window will appear asking if you wish to delete all the information in the Output Control Information cannot be retrieved after it has been deleted 53lPage General Data Healthcare Inc Import The Import key is used when data is to be imported from a laboratory information management system L
57. eral Data Healthcare Inc If you selected the labeler by filling in the circle adjacent to it recommended you do not need to fill in the BOARD NUMBER The prompt Serial Added should appear 9 3 1 2 Remove License A labeler license should be removed if that labeler is no longer being used with the software To remove a license 1 Select Remove License 2 Select the license to be removed 3 Click OK The license should now be removed Exiting out of the Add or Remove License areas is accomplished by clicking the grey exit box in the right upper corner underneath the red exit box This action will take you back to the Systems Settings screen 9 3 2 Records SHURMark 32 stores printing files and gives users the ability to generate reports Printing files are automatically stored SHURMark 32 labeler file named Labelers madb Simply select the desired record Today Week to Date Month to Date Year to Date Generate Report SHURMark 32 will extrapolate the records from the Labelers mdb file and generate a report based upon the selected record needed Important Note The computer system must have Microsoft Access in order to generate a report 9 3 3 Exiting Systems Settings Screen To exit the Systems Settings screen press the x or Close button in the upper right hand corner of the screen under the main Close button The screen will close and you will be directed back to the Data Entry Screen 601Page
58. ere two steps are required a Select the SETTING option The Application Settings screen will appear shortly afterwards Diagram 5 1 36 1Page General Data Healthcare Inc SSR Clee System Format Input Output Window Help Settings P Date Type eXit x 1 cassette in batch X l abae ca of 1 Batch Hopper All X 1 cassette to print Auto Bar Code Data r 1 Surgical Year TBsi2 2 Casett r 3 Part r Order Range 7 2 4 Blocktt r K gt Pint History Enor Log print export pem Meee Send to Labeler Clear I Priority Copyright 2008 Triangle Biomedical Sciences Inc Durham North Carolina USA Diagram 5 1 E a 10 46 AM 6 11 2012 b Select the AUTO CONFIGURE in the upper half of the screen located directly right of the registration Diagram 5 2 SHUR MARK 32 Application Sethi K System Settings License Options Records Registered To Dustin Campbell use the button above for automatic configuration auto configure labelers on ports 1 16 1 Labeler Configured Labeler1 Name Slide Unit on Port 1 SU ES Replaced Serviced 05 14 2012 05 14 2012 Slide Unit on Port 1 Board 51108054 Log Change Log Change Check Unit Print Sample m ec View Serice Log Diagram 5 2 General Data Healthcare Inc eee 11 30 AM 6 11 2012 37 Page 1 Pre
59. esedical Sciences inc Dorham North Carolina USA Diagram 14 1 821Page General Data Healthcare Inc 15 0 HELP SHURMark 32 is equipped with extensive help functions Diagram 15 1 B ournmare 32 Symen Format Input Oxtput Window Help Motor Few Leg Iraan Neemes wae Sand to Labedar Daw I Piy Comwratht 2008 Triamele Fhommdical Senom Inc Durham North Carona USA S Diagram 15 1 15 1 Reference The reference section provides on screen user assistance for using SHURMark cassette and slide labelers and SHURMark 32 software Diagram 15 2 The reference text is an electronic version of the SHURMark manual providing easy access to similar information If you are accustomed to using on line help in Windows applications you may prefer using the reference section instead of this manual If your workstation is configured for external e mail and or Internet access you can also contact TBS via e mail or view our website through a connection in the reference section 83 1Page General Data Healthcare Inc a E R E i mii Shur Mark 32 Manual Table of Contents 1 Welcome and Thanks b Ened Field TL Safeguards Counter Fieis M Cassette Labeler Snstatanen 4 aomimmen IV Sade Labeler Inataaben e Gaptecal Duglay V Softeme 4 Data iom 1 Casrene Labeler Seronga 3 Pont Queus 2 Shde Labeler Sermmgs nm Diagram 15 2 15 2 About The About Screen Diagram 15 3 pro
60. foil tape RS232 cable and power cords The Enhanced Cassette System includes all of the above plus 2 additional 38 capacity hoppers 1 additional cassette loading platform a hopper to hopper collection system 1 dual hopper dispenser and foot switch and Advanced Software What type of preventative maintenance is required Outside of routinely checking the cassette unit s stylus for carbon buildup from the hot foil tape replacing the cassette marker s tape These instruments are essentially maintenance free Page General Data Healthcare Inc 97 What kinds styles and brands of cassettes can be used with the Cassette Labeling Instrument SHURMark is configured for use with the Sakura Tissue Tek II style cassette Tissue Tek III and various copies work well with the lids removed An instrument modification is required if the customer wants to use Tissue Tek III cassettes with their lids closed Note that the Tissue Tek III tab on the lid does slightly reduce the available space for printing patient information on the cassette So much text can be printed however this should not present a problem SHURMark can also be modified to accept Fisher s Omnisette cassettes with or without lids attached In order however to use any manufacturers cassettes with attached lids they must be closed When using lidded cassettes the number of cassettes a hopper can hold is reduced by approximately two due to the extra thickness of the lids W
61. g Switch Proceed as follows to correct this problem Turn off all power to the unit Unplug the instrument Remove the blue metal instrument cover Look straight down at the top of the unit just behind the Control Panel housing Identify the micro switch attached with an L bracket two wires blue and purple or blue and green or green and purple will be attached to the switch Identify two plastic screw heads on either side of the switch Turn each plastic screw 1 4 turn counter clockwise Plug in the instrument Turn the instrument on and test it for proper operation 10 Repeat steps 7 and 9 if necessary 11 When the problem has been corrected carefully replace cover oe eS ONO 921Page General Data Healthcare Inc 16 3 1 9 Removing replacing the Power Supply Board Turn the unit off Disconnect the mains power supply Remove the blue metal housing Disconnect the PLC 10 way Molex connector and remove the five screws holding the power supply and CPU boards in place Remove the PL2 26 Molex connector PL3 4 way Molex connector PL4 8 way Molex connector and PL5 36 way IDC connector eS o 6 Remove the two fixing bolts of the PL1 9 way D type connector from inside the rear panel 7 Lift out the CPU control board and install the replacement board by reversing the above procedure 16 3 1 10 Removing replacing the CPU Control Board Turn the unit off Disconnect the mains power supply R
62. hat is the cost to modify the SHURMark Labeler for other cassettes There is a minimal charge for conversion kits see current price list The modifications can be done by TBS at time of purchase or field units can be retrofitted by the customer s biomedical engineering department Be certain to order the appropriate catalog number for hot foil tape for use with Tissue Tek III cassettes with lids closed Since the tab on Fisher s Omnisette is on the rear of the cassette the printable surface area is not reduced Can autopsy and biopsy cassettes be used No Autopsy cassettes are too large to fit the current feeding mechanisms No modifications are planned in order to accept them Most biopsy cassettes are the same size as standard cassettes and present no problem Again whether they have lids on or off has to be taken into consideration Can different colored cassettes be used Yes The flexibility of SHURMark allows the operator to conveniently select cassettes from hopper position 1 or 2 Many customers will have one hopper loaded with white cassettes in position 1 and have hopper 2 loaded with another color cassette In addition some labs will have hoppers filled with other colors nearby for raped interchange Extra cassette loading platforms are handy for this purpose What kind of slides should I use SHURMark etches color frosted or painted slides the best 98 1Page General Data Healthcare Inc 20 0 WARRANTY AND LICE
63. he Patient Name Select Fields 1 and 2 as Counter fields since the Accession Number and Cassette Letter have to be incremented For Field 3 the Patient Name select as an Open field Diagram 11 4 75 Page General Data Healthcare Inc SI snunank 32 aa emcee System Format Input Output Window Help P Date Type 0 6 27 2012 2 58 28 PM Sii Format New Cassette 22 5 cassettes in batch X 0 6 27 2012 2 58 28 PM Sii z 0 6 27 2012 2 58 28 PM Si abeler Labeler z 1j Batch 0 6 27 2012 2 58 28 PM Si Hopper al lt 5 cassettes to print p 0 6 27 2012 2 58 28 PM Si 1lAccession Number re 4 Order 2 Range fy al 2d i 2 Lessee Be rder _ Range a CA peon e 3 Patient Name co cy Print History Enor Log Hit Senes export EA 5 entries ETA Send to Labeler Dea I Priority Copyright 2008 Triangle Biomedical Sciences Inc Durham North Carolina USA Diagram 11 4 Adjust each fields font width spaces and location as desired Diagram 11 5 D SHUR wane 32 itanna Formal format banor Name New Cassete x asi J 2 Fiekis to hard code into bar code chek to reorder com ME g fnCorenties w gf y tt J Tee Cee Uniton Pat 9 No Ottest Tom fas z draba 1H Bar Code Enabled T Yes No Faldi Feld Field 2 ated Fot Foka wih n o Poratia ina gt Neare Samene Lasing Traing Specet Spacer Daj
64. ime try the features listed below Incrementation Reversal Normal incrementation runs from right to left meaning the right character increments first e g A1 A2 A3 or 11 12 13 Selecting Inc Left Char Increment Left Character at the bottom of a Counter field in the Format Editor Screen changes the 74 Page General Data Healthcare Inc incrementation direction to eft to right meaning the left character increments first e g A1 B1 C1 or 11 21 31 see Section 10 4 3 Increment Round of Incrementation In order to have simultaneously incrementing fields it is necessary to set rounds of incrementation For example to increment both an accession number and a block number for example A1 A3 B1 B3 etc one field must be set to increment first and the other increments second Different fields can be set to different rounds of incrementation For example If you want to print 5 cassettes each for 5 different patients containing the Accession Number Block Number Letter and the Patient name in that order go to the Format Editor screen and create 3 fields by clicking 3 in Field box Diagram 11 3 9 RNAS 32 ing TR TI ng Edite Format Editor atta Pew Cassette Jj Jy J J Fields to hard code into bar code click to reorder ner BH Bar Code Enabled C Yes No es Eek o Diagram 11 3 In the field areas below label Field 1 the Accession Number Field 2 the Cassette Letter and Field 3 t
65. in the subsequent sections 541Page General Data Healthcare Inc 9 0 SYSTEMS SETTINGS SCREEN The Systems Settings screen will display when System gt Settings is selected Diagram 9 1 The Systems Settings Screen is used for labeler licensing labeler configuring and record generating IK SHUR MARK 32 Application Setings ox K System Settings License Options Records alx Registered To Dustin Campbell use the button above for automatic configuration 1 Labeler Configured Labeler 1 l Name Slide Unit on Port 1 SG tits Replaced Serviced 05 14 2012 05 14 2012 Slide Unit on Port 1 d 51108054 Boar Log Change Log Change Check Unit Print Sample View Service Log 1 12 PM 6 11 2012 2 oma Diagram 9 1 55 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 1 Name A reference name for the labeler e g Cassette 1 New Biopsy Cassette 2 4 5 x Unit Select a name for the labeler and type it in the open field Configuration Display Window a Type of Unit During the Auto Configure the software detects the labelers connected to each port That information is displayed here Controller Board During the Auto Configure the software reads the serial number of the controller board located within the labeler That information is displayed here c Check Unit Button Checks the labeler hardware to confirm that the unit is properly connected turned on and read
66. ing Carriage Returns to move fields to a different line The warning will disappear automatically when the format fits onto the slide or cassette SHUR MARK 32 editing Format eh Sl Format Editor Name 1 Cassette TVT v oj J J Fields to hard code into bar code click to reorder 3 Field1 Surgical Year 4 Fields d Field2 Casett for Cassettes a y q feiz Cos Field4 Block Labeler Labeler 1 Offset Right 7 mm O mm Le L Hopper All Default Batch 1 ET h Bar Code Enabled Ye CN Warning ac Bo This format may exceed the width of your cassette s printable area Bar Code Darkness C Dark Med Light Hidden Bar Code Field For LIS systems Field 1 Field2 Field3 Y Field 4 Maximum Bar Code Size 20 z Label Font Follow with Bar Code Seperator Character Fined x Surgical Year Smalest Next Field Same Line F Enable Free Text Bar Code C Yes No Leading Trailing Spaces Content Spaces ia TBS12 ajo Max Allowed Characters 19 a Used Characters Count 19 Max Free Text Characters 0 Bar Code Status Good Add To Bar Code Remove from Bar Code 9 06AM 6 21 2012 2 0 2 Diagram 10 2 The graphical display can also be used to minutely adjust field positions in a format After selecting a field use the horizontal and vertical slide bars to adju
67. ing space selector A maximum of four spaces may be placed after a field The spaces will be reflected in the graphical display at the top of the page 10 4 2 Fixed Field A fixed field has pre entered data that cannot be modified on the Data Entry screen This information does not change between batches of slides or cassettes i e year Diagram 10 5 661Page General Data Healthcare Inc 68 SHUR MARK 32 Ecting For at A n Format Editor Name Cassette x j 1 t Fields to hard code into bar code click to reorder oe T Field A jor Lassettes vj 4 gt Labeler Labeler 1 zi No Offset Hopper All z Default Batch 1 Bar Code Enabled C Yes No Field 1 Label Font Follow with Fixed x Year Normal v Next Field Same Line v asemaa gt Diagram 10 5 1 Label Type a descriptive name for the field of data 2 Font There are four sizes of font available large normal small smallest When you select a font size the graphic display changes to be in proportion with the font you have selected each font size is monotype all characters in the font and any leading or trailing spaces connected to the field have the same height and width 3 Follow with By default Next Field Same Line fields will print on the same line To separate fields onto different lines select Carriage Return from the drop down s
68. is a description of the screen features 1 2 3 Format Loaded gives the current status of the format loaded File Loaded gives the current status of the file loaded Select Labeler the labeler where data is to be printed can be selected from the available connected labelers 4 Hopper the Hopper feature will appear only if a cassette labeler is selected The 5 6 7 8 9 user can then select from the available hopper where cassettes are to be printed Load New Format a new format is imported from existing saved formats Once Load New Format is clicked the software automatically opens the computer file and searches for data saved as f32 files If no such files exist then no format can be loaded Load New File a new file is imported from existing saved files Once Load New File is clicked the software automatically opens the computer file and searches for data saved as txt files If no such files exist then no files can be loaded Import this key is used to import the recently loaded format and or file to be printed Data is transferred onto the SHURMark labeling software and is then ready for printing File Data imported data can be visually seen in the File Data area Data can be categorized by Date Type Lab and Hop Hopper The actual data will appear under the F_1 area Select All the data must be selected in order for it to be sent to the Print Queue for printing 10 Clear pressing
69. itor Screen 5 Batches The total number of slides or cassettes that will be printed is displayed in the batch counter field To print multiple sets of these batches use the batch drop down selector If the total number of slides or cassettes to be printed does not match the number you want check your incrementation settings 6 Increments The default incrementation is automatic Only people who specifically require single step incrementation need to adjust this field in single step incrementation the counter fields will increment automatically but it will pause after each incrementation so that you may enter data in the open fields For example a format set to increment 01 10 in single step incrementation will increment to cassette 0 wait for data to be entered in the open field then automatically increment to 03 45 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 7 Clear Click this button to clear all data entered in the open fields and reset the data entry screen 8 Send to Labeler Send to Queue if Print is Suspended Click this button to send the data to the output control If a large batch is being sent a window will appear to tell you the cassettes are being sent to the database 9 Priority The SHURMark 32 can prioritize a record to be printed when multiple records are already printing If the record is already in the Print Q or History menu select the specific record by clicking the gray button to the left of the record
70. just the heat output of the stylus This is a simple task however we strongly urge that this should only be performed by a qualified and properly trained electronic technician Turn off all power to the unit Unplug the instrument Locate the serial port on the back of the machine Above the serial port is a hole that is cut out of the casing to give access to a user adjustable potentiometer Using a small flathead screwdriver adjust pot counter clockwise to lower the stylus temperature or clockwise to increase the stylus temperature Plug in the unit and turn on power Imprint a cassette and check the quality of the imprinting Continue steps 1 through 7 to adjust the pot accordingly until proper imprinting is achieved Oe NS oo 16 3 1 6 Replacing Retainer Clips on Front Cover The front cover has two molded retainer clips along the bottom edge immediately behind the arrow head indicators which must be pressed when it is necessary to remove the front cover As these clips are manufactured during the molding process they are somewhat delicate and must be handled carefully Should these clips break TBS offers metallic replacement clips that can be easily attached Installation instructions are included with the replacement clips 911Page General Data Healthcare Inc 16 3 1 7 Re establishing Stylus Park Position During shipping and possible when replacing the hot foil ribbon it is possible that the stylus may
71. lean stylus with cotton tipped applicator moistened with solvent Call TBS for assistance See maintenance section Printed lines are not straight Cassette is misaligned Adjust stop and nylon screws Prints only on a partial section of the cassette Cassette stop misaligned Insufficient pen pressure Imperfections on cassette Adjust cassette stop Call TBS for assistance Discard cassette and replace Cassette carriage will not stay in printing position Red error light on Hoppers are empty Hoppers improperly positioned Cassette mis positioned Refill hoppers Check that cassette eject switch is in correct position Check cassettes and put into 86 Page General Data Healthcare Inc Ejection solenoid not activated proper position Call TBS for assistance Cassette carriage will not stay in printing cassette position No red error light Stylus cannot find Park position SHURMark does not see See maintenance section Call TBS for assistance Cassettes do not slide down hopper Cassettes may have excess flash Cassettes standing up in hopper Check edges of cassettes for excess plastic scrape off or discard Lay cassettes in proper position Cassettes jam during Deflection plate is ben wrong type of cassette Replace with proper cassette ejection Close lids tightly Cassette lid is not closed tightly 16 2 Slide Marke
72. lected each font size is monotype all characters in the font and any leading or trailing spaces connected to the field have the same height and width 3 Follow with By default fields will print on the same line To separate fields onto different lines select Carriage Return from the drop down selector 4 Leading spaces To place blank spaces before the content of a field use the up d down arrows in the leading space selector A maximum of four spaces may be placed before a field The spaces will be reflected in the graphical display at the top of the page 5 Width An open field must have the width set manually Use the arrows in the width selector to set field width in characters e g the field S2012 is 3 characters wide The width of the field will be reflected in the graphical display at the top of the page 6 Range The range shows the total number of units that will be printed 68 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 7 Order This determines the order of incrementation for this particular counter field 8 Trailing spaces To place blank spaces after the content of a field use the up and down arrows in the leading space selector A maximum of four spaces may be placed after a field The spaces will be reflected in the graphical display at the top of the page 9 Increment This determines which character increments e g Left 1A 2A 3A 4A while Right 1A 1B 1C 1D 10 5 Barcode SHURMark
73. li 1 o mes has a no N 0 571472012 4 53 32 PM Sii 1 o es pas A t N 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM Si 1 0 es pzs a No N 0 571472012 4 53 32 PM s 1 o es has lA No N 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM s 1 o mes has a no f 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM Si 1 o es i245 A fi i 0 5 14 2012 4 53 32 PM Si 1 o ms has a o N 0 s7ia o0i2453 32PM Si 1 o ms has Aa Do N 0 571472012 4 53 32 PM Si 1 0 es has A t it elect edit sort resize Sh T o mesa has A Mo N fa p O 61172012 11 19 43 AM Shi 1 0 resi2 12345 JA 1 i gt PrintQ History Enor Log pit 3148 entries P2H delete T Priority Copyrieht 2008 Triangle Biomedical Sciences Inc Durham North Carolina USA TEAM 6 11 2012 y a 4 There are three views to the Output Control Print Queue History and Error Log Each of these are further explained in the subsequent sections 1 The Print Queue allows you to view modify or delete information before it is printed on cassettes 2 History shows all information that has been successfully printed on any labeler since the last time the history was cleared 3 The Error Log shows any cassette information that could not be printed since the last time the Error Log was cleared All three views will have its data displayed in the Output Control window when selected 8 2 1 Print Queue Q The Output Control will show the Print Q menu beside the Data Entry screen once data has been
74. lose it s starting point Park Position This will reveal itself when the unit is turned on and after repeated attempts a cassette will not be retained in the Cassette Transport Clamp Listen for the movement of the stepper motor to differentiate this situation from the very similar Cassette Sensing Switch problem To correct this problem refer to diagram 44 and follow these steps 1 Turn off all power to the unit 2 Remove the front cover by pressing up on the two tabs located under the arrows molded into the lower edge of the cover and pulling the cover toward you 3 Caution the stylus is very hot Be careful not to touch the metallic parts of the stylus 4 Gently push the plastic bracket holding the stylus toward the back of the instrument to its stop point 5 Manually drop a cassette down the dispense chute so that it falls into the print position 6 Visually locate the far left corner of cassette 7 Gently push the plastic bracket holding the stylus so that the tip of the stylus is in close proximity to the far left corner of the cassette Ensure that the foil ribbon is taught between the tape guide rollers Power on the instrument The stylus should now locate the park position on the first attempt o 16 3 1 8 Adjusting Cassette Sensing Switch Should the instrument start to eject cassettes that are fed into the Cassette Transport Clamp without printing on them the cause may be in the Cassette Sensin
75. lower edge of the cover and pulling the cover toward you 3 Use acotton tipped applicator moistened with a solvent xylene to wipe the tip of the stylus and remove the excess carbon buildup 4 Replace the cover 88 Page General Data Healthcare Inc Hopper Guide Rais Cassetie Ejection Solenoids Cassette Transporti Clamp 16 3 1 2 Replacing the Hot Foil Tape Prior to replacing the foil tape SWITCH OFF the instrument and allow the stylus to cool down The foil tape can be replaced with the stylus still hot however caution should be taken not to make contact with the stylus Replacing the foil tape is a simple procedure that requires only a few minutes Care must be taken though to insure that the tape is laid flat over the rollers and that the matte side of the tape faces the proper direction Follow the directions below carefully 1 Turn off all power to the unit 2 Remove the front cover by pressing up on the two tabs located under the arrows molded into the lower edge of the cover and pulling the cover toward you 3 Slide the empty spool off its spindle 4 Gently lift the tape tension bar and slide the foil tape off the two rollers on either side of the stylus 5 Turn the pickup spool slightly clockwise to release it from the spindle then pull it off the spindle 6 Allow the used tape to unravel from the pickup spool into a wastebasket DO NOT DISCARD THE ALUMINUM PICKUP SPOOL 89 Page General Da
76. matic configuration 1 Labeler Configured ___ Labeler 1 1 Name Slide Unit on Port 1 Sie ime Replaced Services d 05 14 2012 05 14 2012 Slide Unit on Port 1 Board 51108054 Log Change Log Change Check Unit Print Sample sm Lea thenge View Service Log 38am R nz 1 5 eno Diagram 6 1 If the number of tabs viewed on the screen does not match the number of labelers that should be connected one or more of your labelers was not properly recognized To correct 1 Recheck the physical connections between the computer and the labelers ensuring that the gray RS232 cable is firmly connected at both ends Make sure that all labelers are on 41 1Page General Data Healthcare Inc 3 Click the Auto Configure button at the top right of the Systems Settings screen If the number of tabs viewed still does not match the number of labelers that should be connected call TBS Technical Support for assistance at 919 384 9393 42 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 7 0 WELCOME SCREEN The Welcome Screen is the first screen to be displayed once the SHURMark 32 has been opened Diagram 7 1 This screen displays the TBS SHURMark logo the systems that are compatible with the SHURMark 32 software the software version and number and the name of the individual or organization of who it is licensed under To the right of the screen the license numbers of any cassette or slide labelers that have been ins
77. n Hopper 50 Cassette Capacity SM CLP Dual Position Cassette Loading Platform Qty Picture Req d Hot Foil Tape roll already installed H SM RS232 Computer Connector Cable CABLE SM EP Elevation Platform for raising instrument into automated collection position SM HSP Hopper Support Plate for positioning collection hopper on SM EP SM PCTS color Sample SHURTrack cassettes with lids in sleeve packaging for use with SM TSDH 15 Page General Data Healthcare Inc Power Cord Advanced 32 Bit Windows Based Software on CD ROM Controller Board Software Disk Version USB Adapter Cable for USB to RS232 Serial Connectors Se o ei me Operations Manual 1 Ea Version 16 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 3 0 SERIAL NUMBER 3 1 Location The serial number is located on the back left side of your SHURMark Cassette Labeler Identifying the serial number and its location is important for future references In the event that the TBS Service Department is needed for equipment troubleshooting the serial number will be needed by Service for model verification and for updating the customer system log 3 2 Serial Number Label 3 2 1 120V Version Serial Number TBS A Division of General Data Healthcare 3014 Croasdaile Drive Durham NC 27705 Phone 919 384 9393 Fax 919 384 9595 Email tbs trianglebiomedical com Cat SMC A SHURMark Cassette Labeler
78. n the next hopper printing will cease To select a particular hopper instead of using the default click the drop down selector and choose the hopper from which the cassettes will be dispensed When the hopper is empty or a jam occurs printing will cease The cassette labeler will not automatically dispense from another hopper in the single hopper mode Note if you named the hoppers by cassette colors instead of hopper 1 hopper 2 etc make sure the correct color is in the correct hopper See Section 7 1 for more information 4 Data Entry Fields The fields within the format will appear on the left side of the screen Fixed fields appear gray open and counter fields appear white When selected the open or counter fields appear yellow Enter the desired information into the open field For a counter field if you would like to adjust the order or range of incrementation set in the format adjust it with the up down arrows beside the counter field To change the starting value of a counter field select the field and type in the new value It is not possible to change a fixed field from the Data Entry screen changes must be made from the format editor Double clicking in any field will open the format editor automatically To leave a field blank without altering the overall format enter a single space in that field The software will print blank characters retaining the format Editing of data entry fields in performed on the Format Ed
79. nical assistance on either SHURMark unit 18 0 PARTS LIST SHURMark has few moving parts and should require little if any servicing Should your unit need servicing you can return it to TBS for repair or have your biomedical engineering department repair the unit The following is a list of parts for SHURMark that are available from TBS CASSETTE LABELER SLIDE LABELER Power Supply Board Power Supply Board Main Circuit Board Main Circuit Board Stylus w Heating Element N A N A Engraving Stylus Front Cover Cassette Front Cover Slide Membrane Touchpad switches Membrane Touchpad switches Control Panel Cover w o switches X Axis Servo Motor Y Axis Servo Module Control Panel Cover w o switches X Axis Servo Motor Y Axis Servo Module Foiltape Pickup Servo Motor N A Stylus Relay Heater N A Fuses Fuses Power Entry Module Power Entry Module On Off Switch On Off Switch Membrane Switch Membrane Switch Hopper Guide Rails N A Hopper Cassette Release Bar amp Springs N A Fan Fan Tissue Tek III Cassettes General Data Healthcare Inc 95 1Page In order for SHURMark Cassette marker to accept Tissue Tek III cassettes with lids on or Fisher Omnisette cassettes some modifications must be made All modifications can be made prior to shipping but modifying a field unit is a possible To modify SHURMark for Tissue Tek Ill cassettes follow these instructions 1 TUR
80. nter this data into the appropriate fields and press the OK If you selected the labeler by filling in the circle adjacent to it recommended you do not need to fill in the BOARD NUMBER The prompt Serial Added should appear Note Be sure all letter are capitalized Also be sure to verify the differences between the number 1 and the letter in addition to the number 0 and the letter O 5 5 Configuration Note If you later decide to change the ports on which your labeler is installed you must configure the ports of your computer to work with your licensed machine Otherwise the software will continue to look for your machine on the original port To do this you must run an auto configure so the software may scan all your serial ports to determine which instrument is connected to which port To run an auto configure same as Section 5 4 1 Make sure that SHURMark 32 is properly installed on your computer and that you are not running any programs including SHURMark 32 2 Start the SHURMark 32 application by double clicking the SHURMark 32 icon on your desktop Shortly afterwards a welcome screen will appear 3 Press or click any key to continue 39 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 4 Click on System on the upper left hand corner From here two steps are required a Select the SETTING option The Application Settings screen will appear shortly afterwards b Select the AUTO CONFIGURE
81. o the SHURMark labeler and then print on demand versus manual printing Please consult with TBS and your IT department before using this feature Clicking Input on the Data Entry Screen top of screen between Format and Output displays two features that can be selected mport Data and Await LIS Diagram 12 1 BR es O MM System Format input Output Window Help Import Data Format New Co Awat LIS es r baich 3 Labeler Labeler 1 5 EEC Hopper An xl 5 casseties lo pan ude alunt Te a er T 22 z r f Order lt Range e ti j ba 2 Patiers Name s PQ History Eno Log m E ion Sonmies Serri to Labeler Ges I Poorly Cowvraht 2009 Tramele Biomedical Sciences lnc Duthaen North Carobma USA Diagram 12 1 12 1 Import Data This feature is used for importing saved data from the computer and then printing on demand Diagram 12 2 Files and desired formats can be imported and printed as the user s discretion Files to be imported must have been saved as txt files while formats to be imported must have been saved as f32 files 7 1Page General Data Healthcare Inc G SHURNARK3 ep Se a i MlM System File Eormat Loaded None Load New Format File Loaded None Lod New File Select Labeler Labe j impot File pata ise Lim 1 1 Hoo lf 1 21 Filreles lel Select 4 Ss Prin Queue Ome L i te Tio Fi re lrolrere Diagram 12 2 Below
82. on the screen Once directed to the Format Editor Screen the system may ask for a Login Password Simply click the OK button to begin using the Format Editor Screen 6llPage General Data Healthcare Inc 10 1 Screen Features The Format Editor Screen has the following functions with a representation of the screen shown in Diagram 10 1 1 2 Name A reference name for the format Select a name for the format and type it in the open field Type of Format Selects the type of format to be created slide or cassette Use the drop down selector to choose the type of format Number of Fields Set the number of fields by clicking the arrows below the fields display Graphical Display This area displays how the format you create will fit onto a slide or cassette by showing the individual fields their font sizes and any spaces placed before or after the field It also allows advanced users to fine tune their format This feature is discussed in depth at the end of the format section Field Tabs One field tab is displayed for each field if you have selected four fields in the number of fields window there will be four tabs displayed There are three types of fields open fixed and counter An open field lets you enter data in the data screen when you are ready to print a batch of slides or cassettes e g accession number A fixed field prints a preset value letters or numbers that cannot be changed from the Data Entr
83. opper Accessory SM DM Each Disposable Hopper Mechanism accepts prepackaged disposable sleeves of cassettes SM SS 32 Each Super Software for interfacing with LIS systems SM PS 32 Each Protocol Software user programmable formats store tissue protocols which automatically prints a pre determined number of cassettes or slides SM EW1 Each Extended Warranty 1 year SM PC Each Personal Computer IBM compatible SM LT Each Laptop Personal Computer IBM compatible 101Page General Data Healthcare Inc 1 8 2 Replaceable Consumable Accessories TBS Cat U M Item SM PPC Case Process and Embedding Cassettes lids are Zetached and packaged separately 1000 cs available in a variety of colors specify PE for peach GR for gray G for green B for blue P for pink Y for yellow and W for white T for tan A for aqua L for lilac SM PPBC Case Biopsy Cassettes specifically designed and quality controlled for use with SHURMark 1000 cs specify B for blue Y for light yellow G for green and GR for gray SM PPCS Case Process and Embedding Cassettes packaged in disposable 22 sleeves for direct insertion into SM DM disposable hopper 20 sleeves of 75 cassette bottoms and 1 box of 1500 tops cs Colors as specified in SM PPC SM PBCS Case Biopsy Cassettes with the same specifications as SM PPCS except that there are 10 sleeves of 75 cassette bottoms and 1 box of 750 tops cs SM HFT Case Hot foil
84. or pinched by items placed against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs receptacles and the point where they exit from the instrument 11 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 12 Servicing Do not attempt to service this instrument as openings or covers may expose you to danger voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 9 Page 13 Replacement Parts 14 Stylus Protection When replacement parts are required Do not move or ship unit without first Be sure the service technician has used properly suspending the stylus mechanism Replacement parts specified by the manufacturer Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 1 7 Electrical and Space Requirements The dimensions of the SHURMark cassette marker are 10 L x 13 D x 12 H without the hoppers installed it weighs about 19 Ib and operates on 115V and 60Hz Additional electrical specifications are available upon request 1 8 Accessory Equipment Triangle Biomedical Sciences provides a full range of accessory items for use with the SHURMark Cassette marking System Cassette Labeler Accessories TBS Cat U M Item SM HOP Each 50 capacity Cassette Hopper reusable metal SM CLP Each Cassette Loading Platform 2 hopper Capacity SM HA Each Four position H
85. ould be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Attachments Do not sue any attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards damage the instrument and void the warranty 6 Accessories Do not use any accessories not recommended By the product manufacturer as they may damage the instrument and void the warranty 7 Ventilation Slots and opening inthe cabinet are provided to protect the instrument from overheating and to ensure reliable operation These openings should never be blocked The instrument should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register General Data Healthcare Inc 8 Power Sources This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label and in the instructions 9 Grounding or Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other is This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If it is impossible to insert the plug fully If it is impossible to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact an electrician to fit or replace the obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 10 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on
86. r use in the number of written language s for which you have acquired rights therefor and selected at time of first installation In return for our license grant you hereby irrevocably grant to Triangle Biomedical Sciences and its affiliates the non exclusive worldwide fully paid right to publicly disclose the fact that you are using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT including but not limited to the reproduction and distribution of the software screen shots and or box shots from your applications for TBS advertising and other promotional purposes STORAGE NETWORK USE You may also store or install a copy of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on a storage device such as a network server used only to install or run the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on your other computers over an internal network however you must acquire and dedicate a distinct license for each developer using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT from the storage device Any given license for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may not be shared or used concurrently or otherwise on different computers or by different developers in a given organization 2 DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS Limitations on Reverse Engineering Decompilation and Disassembly You may not modify reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE PRODUCT except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation of components The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed as a single product It
87. r Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY There is no power to the unit Faulty electrical connections Fuse blown Check electrical connections Replace with 1 amp slow blow Unit enters into and alarm condition and cannot be silenced Unit does not print Defective power supply board Software Defective mother control board Dipswitch setting are wrong SHURMark is not ready Slide not in place Dipswitch setting are wrong Software is in demo mode only possible with versions 1 1i and above Replace Replace Replace Check Dipswitch settings Check electrical connections Check computer connections Check On Line switch Check Error switch Check Select switch setting Install security key Unit writes but slide is not printed Stylus is worn down Replace stylus Unit does not print clearly Stylus is worn down Replace stylus Lines are not straight Slide is misaligned Press Eject to dispense and align new slide Red Error Light ON Hopper is empty Refill Hoppers General Data Healthcare Inc 87 Page 16 3 Maintenance Overview Do s and Don ts read this manual carefully before attempting to operate SHURMark DO Read this manual carefully before attempting to operate SHURMark DO Follow shut down instructions carefully when turning off both the computer and SHURMark DO Shut off SHURMark when it i
88. s component parts may not be separated for use on more than one computer Rental You may not rent lease or lend the SOFTWARE PRODUCT to any party Software Transfer You may permanently and wholly transfer all of your rights under this EULA provided you a retain no copies whole or partial b permanently and wholly transfer any and all of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT including all component parts the media and printed materials any upgrades this EULA and if applicable the Certificate of Authenticity to the recipient and c the recipient first agrees to abide by all of the terms of this EULA If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is an upgrade any transfer must include any and all prior versions of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and any and all of your rights therein if any Promptly upon the transfer written evidence of such transfer shall be provided to Triangle Biomedical Sciences Support Services TBS may provide you with support services related to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT Support Services The provision and use of Support Services is governed by the TBS policies and programs described in the SOFTWARE PRODUCT user manual and or in online documentation Any supplemental software code provided to you as part of the Support Services shall be considered part of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and subject to the terms and conditions of this EULA With respect to technical information you provide to TBS as part of the Support Services TBS may use such information for its
89. s not being used for extended periods of time DO Treat the instrument with respect It is a sensitive electronic piece of equipment that will function efficiently for years if handled with care DO Read this manual carefully to acquaint yourself with the instrument DO Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments regarding any aspect of this instrument manual or other TBS product DO NOT Obstruct any of the vents on SHURMark DO NOT Place SHURMark on top of in front of or below any radiators heating or cooling vents DO NOT Use solvent to clean the surfaces of SHURMark DO NOT Place objects on top of the instrument specifically any type of container with liquids in it DO NOT Remove any covers from the instrument before switching off the main power and unplugging the unit DO NOT Attempt to service the instrument unless you have been properly trained to do so DO NOT Force any of the instruments moving parts if resistance is felt 16 3 1 Cassette Marker Maintenance Outside of routinely checking the stylus for carbon buildup from the hot foil tape and replacing the tape this instrument is essentially maintenance free 16 3 1 1 Cleaning the stylus Prior to cleaning the stylus SWITCH OFF the instrument and allow the stylus to completely cool down 1 Turn off all power to the unit 2 Remove the front cover by pressing up on the two tabs located under the arrows molded into the
90. sent to the labeler and is waiting to be printed Diagram 8 2 To fully view the data waiting to be printed click the Expand Button on the Data Entry window This will enlarge the Output Control window Diagram 8 3 47 Page General Data Healthcare Inc Print It is possible to print all data in the Output Control at once or to print information for one or more slides or cassettes The default is to print all data sitting in the output control To print information for only one slide or cassette select the record by clicking the gray button to the left of the record in the Output Control Window The selected record will appear blue Diagram 8 4 S SHURMARK 32 UN E eel System Format Input Output Window Help Date Type a 5714 2012 5 05 56 PM Sli tg Format 1 Cassette TVT 32 v 1 cassette in batch X 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Sli abee TH Bach 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Sli abeler Labeler 1 wy a Re 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Si Hopper All v 1 cassette to print 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Sli eee 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Sii Auto Bar Code Data 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Si aa 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Sli sudava 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Si lllSusical Vest 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Sli Ee 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Si 2 Casett 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Sli L _5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Sli 3 Part 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Si r Order Range m al 5 14 2012 5 05 56 PM Sii T E 5 14 2012 5 05
91. ss OK to start the search The search will continue to proceed until any unlicensed labelers are found Once an unlicensed labeler is found a pop up window will ask if you would like to license it Please proceed to license your labeler s Diagram 5 3 SS os amp SHUR MARK 32 Application Settings E System Settings License Options Records Auta Configure use the button above for automatic configuration Registered To Dustin Campbell 1 Labeler Configured l Labeler Name Slide Unit on Port 1 Stylus Filter Replaced Serviced 05 14 2012 05 14 2012 Slide Unit on Port 1 Board 51108054 Log Change Check Unit Print Sample rer View Service Log Gather data from serial ports 1 16 where present SHUR MARK 32 Log CI For Proper Operation All labelers must be properly connected and switched ON 10 58AM 6 11 2012 Diagram 5 3 2 Enter the BOARD NUMBER to select the labeler you wish to license and the LICENSE NUMBER found on the back of the SHURMark 32 CD cover after the setup program prompts you to do that Diagram 5 4 38 1Page General Data Healthcare Inc SO SHUR MARK 32 Add License So UO LL mnt Sen gt System Format Input Output Window Help Ex Add Board License Select Unit Or Enter Board Number Enter License Number 11 00 AM ig Do aa 6 11 2012 Diagram 5 4 3 E
92. st the field s position The offset label at the bottom of the graphical display shows how much the field has been offset relative to its default position in the format To return the select to its default position click the zero offset button located at the upper left corner of the graphical display 631Page General Data Healthcare Inc 10 3 Format Editor Upper Screen Features When Format Editor is clicked in the upper left corner the user is able to perform several options Diagram 10 3 9 SHUR MARK 32 Editing Format gt ewe Save J gt Fields to hard code into bar code click to reorder New pe ha ee Field1 Surgical Year Field2 Case Bi Field 3 Part a ee Field4 Block Offset Right 7 mm 0 mm Delete Import Old Format Close Editor Default Batch 124 Warning Bar Code Enabled Yes C No This format may exceed the width of your cassette s printable area Bar Code Darkness C Dark Med Light Hidden Bar Code Field For LIS systems Field 1 _Field2 Y Feda Y Feda Maximum Bar Code Size 20 z J Label Font Follow with Bar Code Seperator Character Fired Surgical Year Smallest Next Field Same Line v Enable Free Text Bar Code C Yes No Leading Trailing z Spaces Content Spaces 1 af TES12 ajo Max Allowed Characters 19 z i Used Characters Count 19 Max Free Text Characters 0 B
93. t Therefore it is necessary to manually set the number of hoppers being used 2 or 6 by clicking the arrows to the left of the hopper window Type in names for the hoppers The software requires data be entered in these fields text or a number Exiting out of the Systems Settings screen is accomplished by clicking the grey exit box in the right upper corner underneath the red exit box This action will take you back to the Data Entry screen 56 1Page General Data Healthcare Inc 9 1 Auto Configure Button Clicking this button will rerun the Auto Configuration process that ran the first time the software was used Diagram 5 2 It is only necessary to use this button if the labelers are moved connected to different ports if a new labeler is added or if a labeler is removed from the connections Save the changes by selecting Save Settings Close in the System Settings menu Diagram 9 2 This feature will automatically close the Settings window 69 SHUR MARK 32 Application Settings a x FS System Settings License Options Records 8 x ed aa Save Changes Close Abort Changes Close use the button above for automatic configuration 1 Labeler Configured Labeler 1 l Name Slide Unit on Port 1 Stylus Filter Replaced Serviced 05 14 2012 05 14 2012 Slide Unit on Port 1 Board 51108054 Log Change Log Change Check Unit Print Sample Loa Change View Service Log
94. ta Healthcare Inc Attach the leading edge of the new foil tape using adhesive tape to the pickup spool insuring that the matte side of the tape faces into the spool 8 Slide the pickup spool over the pickup spindle insuring that the locating pin fits into the key on the spindle 9 Lay the foil tape matte side up over the roller guides and under the tape tension bar 10 Slide the new tape spool over the spindle 11 Replace the cover While SHURMark s design limits the number of moving parts some service to the instrument may be required Only TBS or qualified on staff service personnel should make repairs to the unit Several component replacement procedures are outlined below 16 3 1 3 Replacing the Heated Stylus Note This procedure only applies to instruments with serial numbers beginning with 93106 or greater If the unit has a serial number less than 93106 contact TBS for technical assistance 1 Ensure that a cassette is located in the clamp mechanism switch off the instrument and disconnect the mains supply 2 Remove the front cover 3 After the stylus has cooled pull the complete stylus assembly from its park position and loosen the clamp bolt Do not completely remove the bolt 4 Using the blade of a flathead screwdriver gently ease the two halves of the clamp apart and pull the stylus out from the bottom of the clamp Ease the electrical connector apart freeing the stylus Remove the brass styl
95. talled licensed and configured will be displayed in the box screen The license numbers will have an S or a C in front of the license number The letters designate whether the license is for a slide S or cassette C labeler The message lt lt Press a key or click on this screen to continue gt gt is shown below Pressing any key or clicking on the screen will advance you to the Data Entry Screen aE K SHUR MARK 32 Welcome SHUR MARK 32 T 33 S Cassette and Slide Labeling System for Windows Io 95 98 NT 2000 ME XP Vista Super Version 1 2 126 Licensed To Dustin Campbell Licensed for ci Controller Board s Serial s 50801556 C1003044 51108054 No License No License 1999 2008 Triangle Biomedical Sciences Inc Durham NC 27705 y 5 May 2010 lt lt Press a key or click on this screen to continue gt gt Tiaaam 6 11 2012 Ei Diagram 7 1 43IPage General Data Healthcare Inc 8 0 DATA ENTRY SCREEN 8 1 Screen Features The Data Entry Screen is the main screen where all entry and printing of data to the labeler s are performed Diagram 8 1 When this screen is opened a default format is loaded This format can easily be changed by selecting the desired format at the Format selector location Below is a description of the screen features EN i a m System Format Input Output Window Help P Date Type Format 1 Cassette TYT
96. tform aligning the slots of the plate with the screw holes in the Elevation Platform Diagram 4 13 Diagram 4 13 E Place the screws into the holes to keep the plate in place but not screwing too tight F Hold the Collection Hopper at the end of the support plate Diagram 4 14 Diagram 4 14 24 Page General Data Healthcare Inc G Guide the hopper to the Cassette Transport Clamp Diagram 4 7 aligning the hopper with the clamp and setting the hopper in place Diagram 4 15 Diagram 4 15 It may be necessary to push the support plate towards the clamp as well as the hopper and clamp must be secure H Screw the support plate into the Elevation Platform Diagram 4 16 Diagram 4 16 I Continue steps J L in Section 4 1 J Your SMC B cassette labeler is now ready Diagram 4 17 25 Page General Data Healthcare Inc Diagram 4 17 Having experienced any difficulty with any of the above steps please refer to the Troubleshooting Section 16 1 or contact Triangle Biomedical Sciences at 919 384 9393 4 3 4 Hopper Accessory The 4 Hopper Accessory is used in the same manner as the two hopper positions built into the SHURMark Cassette Labeler To print from a hopper select the position from within the SHURMark Advanced Software version 1 1S or later and send the information to print The cassette will be loaded from the position selected and printed with the appropriate information
97. then it can be saved for future printing If it is bad then the data must be edited so that it meets the printing criteria of the system W iPage General Data Healthcare Inc 10 5 2 Other Barcode Screen Features 1 Hidden Bar Code Field For LIS Systems organizations and or users of LIS systems may want certain data fields to be hidden as data is transferred between the software and LIS system Select the field to be hidden field will be high lighted orange in the Field Graphical Display Then click the Hidden Bar Code Field key The field will disappear in the Field Graphical Display and appear hidden while transferring to the LIS system but will still be present Add to Bar Code field data can be added to the barcode by selecting the desired field and clicking Add to Bar Code The data will then populate in the Barcode Field Box Remove from Bar Code field data can be deleted from the barcode by selecting the desired field and clicking Remove from Bar Code The data will then be deleted from the Barcode Field Box a 3 See Diagram 10 7 for visual details 10 6 Closing the Format Editor Menu The Format Editor Menu is closed by clicking Format Editor top left and then Close Editor Diagram 10 8 711Page General Data Healthcare Inc IK SHUR MARK 32 Editing Forme Save 3 U Fields to hard code into bar code click to reorder New a Delete M Import Old
98. tures are activated when the barcoding is enabled 1 The Barcode Field Box will display the field s and their corresponding data that is to be barcoded 2 Bar Code Enabled the barcoding feature is activated by clicking Yes or deactivated by clicking No If the barcode feature is enabled then the rest of the barcode features will not display 3 Bar Code Darkness the intensity of the barcode on the slide cassette can be adjusted from Dark Medium and Light 4 Maximum Code Size the font size of the data to be barcoded can be changed from 0 to 30 5 Bar Code Separator Character barcoded fields can be separated on the Data Entry Screen by choosing characters of choice such as amp etc 6 Enable Free Text Bar Code when enabled fields no longer populate in the Field Box and the barcode does not automatically populate on the Data Entry Screen when entering and printing data The user now has the ability to free text a barcode while printing on the Data Entry Screen in the Bar Code Data area 7 Max Allowed Characters the number of characters allowed for barcoding 8 Used Characters Count calculates the number of characters being used for barcoding as the fields are made and added to the Field Box 9 Max Free Text Characters the number of characters allowed for free texting when the free text is enabled 10 Bar Code Status the system will classify if the data in the barcode field is Good or Bad for printing If the data is good
99. us EEE A A aaa NEEE a ae E a i ae 17 4 0 INSTRUMENTATION SETUP and INSTALLATION ccccccccscssessseesceseeseeeeeeseceeeseeecsseeseeeees 18 4 1 Installing the SMC A i cccecssecacedsessadedetacececechacpedi cess eile cuzaPadetacegavedss opudee dagsiarseedidets caguead eetecidetnceut dideds EER E tase tbe cee duserses 18 For the following set of instructions please refer to Diagram 4 1 0 eeeecsseeecsseeeeesecseesccneesecsaeceeesecaeesecnevsecsaeecesaecatesesneeatenaseneeas 18 A Ensure that the Power On Off switch at the rear of the SHURMark is in the OFF position cccsccsscsssessesssesstesseesteeseeses 18 B Connect the female end of the power plug to the Main Power Cord and connect the other end to a properly polarized and grounded wall outlet ic ctr ial hei hes eit Besides Mati Si Hei Race oa Re tv ao Rae Sis es ae eos Rea ts 18 DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE INSTRUMENT AT THIS POINT cccccssssssssecseeescseeseesecneeseceaeeeeaecaeesecneesecsasenecnesaeenaeeeeeas 18 4 2 Installing the SM CB a a bea a ea a ar eS E ae Ea e E e nates at 23 A Set your Elevation Platform for raising instrument into automated collection position into place Diagram 4 11 ee 23 B Place the cassette labeler onto the Elevation Platform Diagram 4 12 eccecccesscsesceseceeeeseceeeceeecaeeesecaeecaeeeseeeseeeseenaeenaeeaeenes 24 4 3 4 Hopper ACCeSSOLry siz cic vihe Siok eis Ret isis A ea ee E ln AU ee ee ee 26 5 0 SOFTWARE SETUP and INSTALLATIO
100. us tip from the remainder of the element The tip should simply pull off 7 Replace the tip on the new stylus element and reinsert it into the instrument by reversing the above procedure Do not however tighten the clamp bolt at this point 8 Ensure that the electrical connector is correctly joined i e colored leads correspond 9 Push the mechanism back to a point as close as possible to its original origin 10 Tighten the clamp bolt 11 Check stylus height park position and stylus temperature and adjust if necessary to ensure that the unit is working correctly go 901Page General Data Healthcare Inc 16 3 1 4 Adjusting Stylus Height 1 When in idle park position there should be a slight amount of downward movement in the stylus mechanism Press down to take up this movement and there should be a 05mm gap between the stylus and the writing surface of the cassette in the clamp mechanism Note If the stylus has just been replaced use the plastic sheet supplied with the replacement stylus as a guide This plastic sheet is 05mm thick and should just be able to be inserted between the stylus and the cassette 2 Loosen the clamp bolt and adjust the stylus height as necessary until the correct gap is achieved 3 Tighten the stylus clamp and recheck the gap 16 3 1 5 Adjusting Stylus Temperature Over time or a result of the differences in plastics used to manufacture tissue cassettes it may become necessary to read
101. vides standard copyright and version information about SHURMark 32 in addition to a listing of all SHURMark labelers licensed for this copy of SHURMark 32 Additional licenses for other labelers can be added at any time so long as the total number of licenses does not exceed 10 Please contact TBS for information on licensing additional instruments 84 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 15 2 1 System Information The system information function allows TBS or your internal support staff to gather extensive data on your computer system in the event that extensive troubleshooting is necessary the System Information key is located in bottom right corner of the About Screen Diagram 15 3 Data is displayed in a format that may be printed or saved to a file In the unlikely event that this information is required TBS will request that you access this system information section 16 0 Service 16 1 Cassette Marker Troubleshooting SHURMark has few moving parts and those that do move very little therefore life expectancy is excellent Listed below are several possible problems that may develop their possible cause and a suggested remedy Should a problem develop that is not addressed in this section please contact your local TBS distributor or phone TBS for additional assistance TBS customer and technical service is available from 8 00am 5 00pm EST Monday through Friday PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
102. w both prior to and after tightening the motor mounting screws Y Axis Motor This motor is located within the inverted U channel as is difficult to access Please contact TBS for technical assistance 16 3 1 12 Adjusting Stylus Height Sometimes when changing the stylus it may be necessary to adjust the height of the stylus To do so follow these steps 1 Turn off all power to the unit and disconnect the unit from mains supply 2 Remove the front cover by unscrewing the four black head screws 3 Release the stylus clamp bolt pull the dust extractor suction tube if fitted forward against its spring and lightly press down on the stylus mechanism 4 At this point the gap between the tip of the stylus and the surface of the slide should be 0 5mm Retighten the clamp bolt check height again and replace front cover NOTE On Line and Select should be illuminated for normal operation 941Page General Data Healthcare Inc 16 3 1 13 Lubricating the Stylus The diamond stylus which actually spins in its housing during the etching process will rub against the housing and produce a high pitched squealing noise To eliminate the noise simply place a small drop of lubricant on the base of the stylus where it meets the white plastic housing 17 0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT TBS s office hours are 8 00am to 6 00pm EST Monday through Thursday and 8 00am to 5 00pm on Friday Our customer service department can off tech
103. y features and proper use Please read this operation manual carefully before utilizing the fume hood The employees of TBS thank you for your support 1 1 Contact Information 1 1 1 TBS Corporate Headquarters Phone 919 384 9393 Fax 919 384 9595 E mail TBS trianglebiomedical com Web http www trianglebiomedical com 1 1 2 Product Service Department Phone 919 384 9393 E mail productservice trianglebiomedical com 5 Page General Data Healthcare Inc 1 2 INSTRUMENTATION OVERVIEW The SHURMark Cassette Enhanced Labeling System consists of Features Associating Letter the main unit with hopper to hopper collection system four 50 capacity cassette hoppers two dual position cassette loading platforms an elevation platform a hopper support plate with two screws a collection guide chute an RS232 computer connector cable a power cord a roll of hot foil tape SHURMark 32 Advanced software on CD c I 0 nmo ana operations manual Note Subject to change for current unit and accessories listed consult your distributor All that is required is a standard IBM compatible computer to conveniently enter pertinent data Three different print sizes small medium and large of alpha numeric characters can be selected for optimal information printout on a cassette or a slide The table below shows the different sizes of lines and characters per line a cassette accepts
104. y screen e g S2012 A counter field increments with each successive slide or cassette within a batch allowing it to act as a counter These fields are further explained in Section 10 4 10 2 Field Graphical Display The graphical display at the top of the Format screen represents the fields as they will be printed on a slide or cassette represented in Diagram 10 1 by the white box with the blue and orange numbered bars A field is a representation of one unit of information that is to be displayed on the slide or cassette For example lets say that you would like to print a cassette with the jar number accession number and block number Therefore you have 3 units of information and 3 fields should be selected for editing 621Page General Data Healthcare Inc The numbered field blocks correspond to the field tabs at the bottom of the format editor To select a field either click on the field block which will be highlighted orange in the graphical display or click the field tab at the bottom of the screen Leading and trailing spaces are also graphically represented by blank blocks between the fields When a field is highlighted any accompanying leading and or trailing spaces are highlighted orange If the fields that are created are arranged in such a manner that the format will not fit onto a slide or cassette s printable area a warning message will appear Diagram 10 2 Adjust the format by shortening fields or by insert
105. y selects a tissue type from a menu A certain number of cassettes are automatically printed after inputting the specific patient information Optional Super Software allows institutions to present extrapolated patient data from mainframes or laboratory information systems in ASCII format directly through the Advanced Software to a SHURMark cassette unit for printing Note Information and specifications in this manual are current at time of publication however they are subject to change without notification 1 4 PERSONAL COMPUTER SHURMark operates on an IBM compatible computer with the following minimum requirements A Pentium with a 166 Megahertz MHz processor Pentium Il processor recommended For Windows 95 or Windows 98 16 megabytes MB of random access memory RAM minimum For Windows NT 4 0 32 MB of RAM minimum and you must be running Service Pack 3 or higher For Windows 2000 64 MB of RAM minimum At least 35 megabytes MB of hard disk space Mouse At least one free serial port per SHURMark unit installed Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or later TBS offers a personal computer SM PC with more than sufficient memory to handle both the Advanced and Super Software packages and can drive as many as two SHURMark units and a printer The manufacturer provides warranty 71Page General Data Healthcare Inc 1 5 Barcode Readers Barcode readers can be used with SHURMark to speed the Data Entry process Many
106. y to print Print Sample Button This button will cause a single cassette to print with preset information Doing so will confirm that the software is properly communicating with the labeler b d Stylus This feature records when the engraving stylus is changed the number of imprints at which the stylus is changed and estimates the time until the stylus will need to be changed again When the stylus is changed use the Log Change Button to record the service performed A full bar graph represents a newly replaced stylus as the stylus is used the bar graph decreases Ribbon This feature records when the ribbon of hot foil tape is changed the number of imprints at which the ribbon was changed and estimates the time until the ribbon will need to be changed again When the ribbon is changed use the log change button to record the service performed A full bar graph represents a newly replaced ribbon as the ribbon is used the bar graph decreases NOTE The imprint counter is not currently functional however the date the ribbon is changed can still be recorded View Service Log Click on this button to display the service operations that have been recorded for a labeler any service functions which were not recorded by pressing the appropriate log change button will not appear in the log Cassette Hoppers Auto Configure cannot detect whether or not a SHURMark 4 Hopper Accessory is connected to the labeler or no

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