PRINTER, BLACK, WHITE, 100 TO 240 VAC, 50/60 HZ, 1.3 TO 0.6 A, 5 TO 40 DEG C, 325 DPI RESOLUTION, 1.9 TO 3.3 SEC/IMAGE PRINTING, A6 PAPER, 2 by Siemens Medical Solutions

Key Highlights

• Compact Design: The UP-X898MD is a space-saving A6 medical-grade black and white printer, ideal for integration into various medical imaging environments.
• High-Quality Output: Utilizing advanced thermal printing technology, it produces near-photo quality prints with a resolution of 325 DPI in under 2 seconds per image.
• Versatile Connectivity: Accepts both analogue video and digital USB signal inputs, making it compatible with a wide range of medical devices, including ultrasound systems and mobile C-arms.
• User-Friendly Interface: Features an enlarged LCD display and joystick for intuitive navigation, enhancing usability for medical staff.
• Flexible Installation: Equipped with dual-direction paper cutting technology, allowing for adaptable printer placement and seamless operation in diverse clinical settings.

Compatible Systems & Use Cases

• Models: Although specific models are not listed, the UP-X898MD is likely compatible with:
  • Digital ultrasound systems
  • Mobile C-arms
  • Cardiac catheterization laboratories
  • Other imaging modalities requiring hard copy documentation of images

Technical Specifications

Clinical and Service Value

The UP-X898MD printer is designed to enhance workflow efficiency in medical environments by providing quick and reliable printouts of diagnostic images. Its ability to produce high-quality black and white prints in under two seconds facilitates timely patient documentation and referral processes. This rapid output is crucial in fast-paced clinical settings, ensuring that healthcare professionals can access and share critical information without delay.

Moreover, the printer's compact design and dual-direction cutting capability allow for flexible installation in various locations, including medical carts and workstations. This adaptability not only optimizes space utilization but also simplifies maintenance and accessibility for healthcare staff. By integrating seamlessly into existing systems, the UP-X898MD contributes to improved operational workflows, ultimately enhancing patient care and satisfaction in medical imaging departments.

Additional notes

The UP-X898MD is a compact A6 medical grade black and white digital printer that can accept analogue video as well as PC-friendly digital USB signal inputs. It’s designed to be integrated into a wide range of compatible medical imaging environments such as digital ultrasound systems, mobile C-arms or cardiac catheterisation laboratory. The high quality thermal print engine can produce hard copy prints of still images captured by these systems for use in patient records and referrals. For even greater convenience, printed still images can also be stored to a connected USB flash drive. The UP-X898MD is a successor to the popular Sony UP-897 series of medical printers. Redesigned and upgraded, it offers several operational and ergonomic enhancements while retaining the same space-saving footprint and easy integration into medical carts. Usability is further enhanced by an enlarged LCD display panel and joystick for intuitive menu navigation. Capable of delivering high-quality black & white prints in under two seconds. Advanced thermal printing technology delivers near-photo quality results using widely available print media. Unique Sony technology allows paper to be cut in two directions – both up and down – as a lower cutter is newly included, along with the conventional upper cutter. This enables flexible printer installation in almost any location as well as smooth printing operations.