Leica Biosystems LPC Operating Manual - Manual (Page 25)

25 Leica LP C
5. Cleaning and Maintenance
To keep your Cassette Printer operating properly it is critical that the follow-
ing parts are cleaned biweekly.
• Laser lens
• Area around the laser lens
• Filter system inlet openings
• Optical sensors
• After this routine maintenance is completed, the user must check the Cassette Printer for
damage.
• If the Cassette Printer is damaged, stop using the Cassette Printer immediately and contact
the Leica service technician for information on replacement.
5.1 Cleaning the laser lens
A clean laser lens ensures readily legible imprints on the cassettes. To
clean the laser lens follow the following procedure:
Locating the Laser Lens
• Unscrew the two knobs (26).
Laser lens is located directly behind the main
cover.
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