Leica IP C

• Pullthecleaningcartridge(64) approx. 3 cm

out of the instrument, retighten the red cap

(85), then remove the cartridge completely.

(Fig. 41).

• Theactivationofasensorinthecartridgeslot

blocks all functions so that no air is sucked into

the ink system.

The "Ink Empty" indicator LED

lights up and remains on.

• Pushthesmalllever(69, Fig. 37) back down

into its original position.

• Pressanykeyofthecontrolpaneltoreposition

the print head and make the printer ready to

operate.

Exchanging the cartridge (continued)

The last 30 sec-

onds before the

head closes are

counted down.

Fig. 39

Fig. 40

• Store theremovedcleaningcartridge in a

sealed container. The cartridge is full and can

be used twice more to clean the print head.

The expiration date can be found on the red

label.

Fig. 41

4. Instrument Setup

Caution!

If no key is pressed, the print head will

close automatically 150 seconds after

opening to prevent it from drying out.

An acoustic signal (5 beeps) will

sound after 120 seconds, after which

the final 30 seconds will be counted

down on the display.

• Pushthesafetycatch(86) forwards (open), so

that the cleaning cartridge can be removed

(Fig. 40).