Leica Biosystems IPS - Manual (Page 37)

35 Leica IP S
4. Instrument Setup
Fig. 40
87
86
• Remove the ink cartridge (66) from the delivery
carton and shake it a few times, then remove
the protective foil.
• The ink cartridge must be replaced after
60,000 printouts or 3.5 months. Record the
installation date on the white surface (65) on
the front ( Fig. 39 ).
• Insert the cartridge into the slot. Loosen the
red screw-on cap one full turn but do not
remove it yet.
• Insert the cartridge completely into the recep-
tacle applying moderate pressure. You have
to use a certain amount of force to pierce the
seals.
• Withdraw the cartridge by about 1� inch
(30 mm) and push it back in as far as it will
go; repeat this step two or three times.
• Unscrew the red cap (87) completely from the
nozzle of the cartridge and store the screw-on
cap in the groove indented into the cartridge
for that purpose ( Fig. 38, 39 ).
Exchanging the cartridge (continued)
Fig. 37
Fig. 39
Fig. 38
65
66
Very important!
Prior to each transport, the cap (87)
must be screwed onto the nozzle to
prevent the ink from spilling.
This step is very important to ensure
safe operation of the printer!
• Directly next to the slot opening is a safety
catch (86, Fig. 40 ). Moving this catch to the
side secures the ink cartridge against falling
out.