Leica Biosystems IPS - Manual (Page 57)

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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
88 86
87
66
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.