Produkty značky Leica-biosystems

Leica IP S

6. Cleaning and Maintenance

6.4 Storing the printer

If the printer is not used for a long period of time (up to three months), the

following instructions are to be followed.

Important!

• If the instrument remains connected to the power supply with the power

on, the ink cartridge can remain in the printer up to its expiration date.

• The print head drying out is prevented, because the printer regularly

rinses the print head.

• Youmustabsolutelyensurethattheinkcartridgeisswitchedoutaccord-

ing to its expiration date.

If the instrument is switched off and separated from the power supply, the

following is to be done:

• Openthe coverplate (5) on the left side of

the instrument by pressing its top left corner

(see Fig. 31). Then push the security latch (86)

forward (Fig. 57).

• Pull theinkcartridge (66) approx. 3 cm out

of the instrument so that the "Ink Empty" LED

lights.

• Screw theredcap (87) to the shutter (88),

close it securely and take the ink cartridge

out completely.

• Storetheinkcartridgeinahorizontalposition

in a sealed container.

Instructions on the storage location

Fig. 57

A printer may be stored for a maximum of three months after fol-

lowing the procedure described below. Storing the printer for lon-

ger periods may result in damage to the print head.

The ink cartridge cannot be used in

another printer, because the ink level

information is stored in the printer

itself.