Idexx VetTest Operator's Manual

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B–8IDEXX VetTest* Chemistry Analyzer Operator’s ManualPrintout SettingsThe VetTest analyzer has its own internal printer. You can also connect to an externalprinter (see Connecting Your Printer QBHF# 'PMMPXUIFPOTDSFFOJOTUSVDUJPOTGPSeach printing option to adjust the printer, depending on your configuration.Paper Cuttingt —For use with the internal VetTest printer only. This option sets thenumber of blank lines that appear after the results print.Clinic Name/Address (full-page printout only)t —This option lets you enterZPVSDMJOJDhTOBNFBOEBEESFTTTPFBDIGVMMQBHFSFQPSUPOUIFFYUFSOBMQSJOUFSis personalized. (For information on entering alphanumeric text on the VetTestanalyzer screen, see Connecting an External Keyboard QBHF#Print Interpretationt —This option lets you turn on or off the automatic printing ofthe Profile Interpretation, a list of suggested conditions that may be consistent withthe results reported (available for dogs and cats only). When set to off, you canchoose to print the Profile Interpretation following a sample analysis by choosingthe “Print Interpretation” option.Letterhead Lines (full-page printout only)t —This option sets the number ofblank lines at the top of each printout so you can use your own letterhead.Connecting Your PrinterNote: Not all printers are compatible with the VetTest analyzer. To ensure compatibilitywith future software updates, contact IDEXX Technical Support for a list of compatibleprinters.If you are connecting a printer to your VetTest analyzer, you must set the communicationswitches on the printer to allow communication with the VetTest analyzer. Refer todirections supplied with the printer for initial setup. Contact IDEXX Technical Support foradditional assistance.To attach a printer to the VetTest analyzer:Remove the metal cover over the communications panel on the back of the1.7FU5FTUBOBMZ[FS 'JHVSF#Plug the printer cable into the port labeled “Printer.” Make sure to use a parallel2.printer cable.Connecting an External Keyboard5IF7FU5FTUBOBMZ[FSBMMPXTZPVUPJOQVUUIFOBNFBOEBEESFTTPGZPVSDMJOJDJOBPOFtime operation so you can customize the printouts on the external printer. In addition,patient identification can accommodate letters, numbers, or a combination of both (e.g.,“Snappy101”). Contact IDEXX Technical Support for a list of compatible keyboards.To connect an external keyboard:Turn off the VetTest analyzer.1.If you have not already done so, remove the metal cover over the communications2.QBOFMPOUIFCBDLPGUIF7FU5FTUBOBMZ[FS 'JHVSF#Refer to the instructions inside the keyboard container for proper switch setting.3.Plug the external keyboard into the “KBD” on the back of the VetTest analyzer.Turn on the VetTest analyzer.When a keyboard is attached to the VetTest analyzer, you can use either this externalkeyboard or the VetTest keypad to operate the analyzer.