G5581A Microplate Labeler User Guide
Notices
Preface
About this guide
Accessing Agilent Automation Solution user guides
Safety guidelines
General safety information
Safety and regulatory compliance
Stopping in an emergency
Potential safety hazards
Introduction to the Microplate Labeler
About the Microplate Labeler
Hardware overview
Overview of the controlling software
Microplate labeling tips
Labware considerations
Introduction to microplate labels and barcodes
How the device applies a label
Overall setup workflow
Installing the device
Installation workflow
Laboratory requirements
Connecting the air tubing: non-metric
Connecting the air tubing: metric
Setting the air pressure
Connecting the power cord
Connecting the device to the computer
Loading labels and ribbon
Setting up the Microplate Labeler
Starting up and shutting down
Setup workflow
Creating a VWorks device file
Opening Diagnostics
Creating a profile
Initializing the device
Placing a microplate on the plate stage
About plate stage and applicator head positions
Setting the plate stage vertical positions
Setting the robot pickup angle teachpoint
Creating label formats
About label formats and content
Creating and editing label formats
Changing the field size and other attributes
Removing unwanted label format data
Barcodes and supported symbologies
Maintenance and troubleshooting
Routine maintenance
Checking the basic applicator functions
Performing a print-and-apply test
Using plate stage controls in Diagnostics
Testing the barcode reader using Diagnostics
Cleaning the device exterior
Cleaning the printer components
Resetting the label counter in the Diagnostics software
Adjusting the feed path of the ribbon
Cleaning and replacing the vacuum pads
Disconnecting the air tubing
Replacing the fuse
Troubleshooting hardware problems
Resolving error messages
Using the cab SQUIX printer touchscreen
Using the cab A2+ printer display and navigator pad
Reporting problems
Quick reference to Diagnostics software
Testing tab
Label Editor tab
I/O Functions tab
Stage Setup tab
Profiles tab
Templates for barcode formats
Templates overview
Template 1—Code 128 over small text field
Template 2—Code 128 barcode only
Template 3—Single large text field only
Template 4—Big text field and Code 128
Template 5—Four small text fields
Template 6—Data Matrix symbology with large text field
Template 7—Data Matrix symbology with two small text fields
Template 8—PDF 417 symbology over medium-size text field
Template 9—PDF 417 symbology over small text field
preface
establishcommwithdevice
creatingandmanagingprofiles
creatinglabelformats
printandapplytest
reportingproblem
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