Leica-biosystems IPS User Manual

Instructions for UseLeica IP S -Printer for slidesLeica IP S, V 1.9 RevD, English – 05/2013Order No: 14 0601 85101, RevD

8Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20131.4 Instrument typeAll information provided in these Instructions for Use applies only to the instrument ty

9Leica IP S2. Safety2.1 Safety instructionsThese Instructions for Use include important instructions and information related to the oper-ating saf

10Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20132. SafetyWarnings—Transport and Installation• Once unpacked, the instrument may be transported only in an

11Leica IP SWarnings—Instrument operationWarnings—Cleaning and maintenance• Before any maintenance, switch off the instrument and unplug it from powe

12Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20133. Instrument Components and SpecificationsFig. 2 23513.1 Overview—instrument1 - Basic instrument2 - S

13Leica IP S3. Instrument Components and SpecificationsFig. 4Fig. 3Rear panel and electrical connectionsFront view without lid9127 8 10132.1 -2.311

14Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20133. Instrument Components and Specifications3.2 Technical dataGeneral Approvals: The instrument-specific

15Leica IP SPerformanceLoad capacity: up to 3 magazines, up to 150 slides per magazinePrinting speed 1:Printing batch jobs: 14 slides/minute (

16Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/2013The texture of the slide print surface is extremely important for optimal print quality and durability. The

17Leica IP S3. Instrument Components and SpecificationsTested and recommended print media for the Leica IP S ink jet printerSpecimen slides recomme

18Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20133.3.2 Print specifications3. Instrument Components and Specifications Width Heigh

19Leica IP S3.3.3 Printing bar codePrinting readable bar code depends on various factors that need to be taken into consideration in order to achieve

20Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20133. Instrument Components and SpecificationsFig. 7Requirements for bar code printingThe quality and readabi

21Leica IP S3. Instrument Components and Specifications3.3.4 Resistance against reagentsTest conditionsImprinted slides were tested with a variety

22Instructions for Use V 1.9 - 08/20124. Instrument SetupWhen the instrument arrives, check the tilt indicator (1, Fig. 8) on the package. If the ar

23Leica IP S• Unscrewthe8screws(2, Fig. 8) on the sides of the wooden box and loosen the cover.• Removetheaccessorybox(7, Fig. 9) including

24Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/2013Carefully pull out the transport anchor (27) of foam that protects the print head by pulling it to the righ

25Leica IP S4. Instrument Setup4.4 Standard delivery—packing listThe standard equipment of the Leica IP S includes the following parts:1 Leica IP

26Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20134. Instrument Setup4.5 Installing the manual unload stationFig. 132726282932The enlarged detail shows the

27Leica IP S4. Instrument Setup4.6 Automated unload station (optional)Optionally available for the printer is an auto-mated multi-level cassette u

Leica IP SPrinterfor slides Instructions for UseLeica IP SOrder No. 14 0601 85101 RevDV 1.9 RevD, English - 05/2013Always keep this manual with the i

28Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20134. Instrument SetupRemoving the old flash bulb4.7 Installing/exchanging the flash bulb4941Fig. 15• Swing

29Leica IP S4. Instrument Setup• Thecontactspring(44) has to touch the igni-tion wire (45) of the lamp after being inserted.• Swingthereflec

30Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20134. Instrument Setup4.8 Filling and inserting the magazinesFig. 25• Filloneofthemagazines(48) with s

31Leica IP S4. Instrument SetupFilling capacities:Each magazine can hold up to 150 slides (depending on individual slide thickness). The maximum f

32Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20134. Instrument Setup4.9 Electrical connectionBack panel of instrumentElectrical connectionsConnecting to p

33Leica IP S4. Instrument Setup4.10 Exchanging the cartridgeFig. 31456485The printer is supplied with a cleaning cartridge (64) inserted. To be ab

34Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20134. Instrument Setup• Pullthecleaningcartridge(64) approx. 3 cm out of the instrument, retighten the r

35Leica IP S4. Instrument SetupFig. 408786• Removetheinkcartridge(66) from the delivery carton and shake it a few times, then remove the prote

36Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20134. Instrument SetupRunning a test print• Runatestprinttoverifywhethertheprintingheadworkscorre

37Leica IP S4. Instrument SetupStarting installation:1. Open the printer folder: START --> SETTINGS --> PRINTERS2. Double-click the

38Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20134. Instrument Setup7. If the message shown on the left is displayed, the driver has already been installe

39Leica IP SConfiguring the serial port:1. Open the printer folder: START --> SETTINGS --> PRINTERS2. If you right-click on the icon of

40Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20135. Operation5.1 Control panel functions The control panel• consistsof amembrane keyboardwith sixp

41Leica IP S5. OperationPOWER Switching from POWER ON to STANDBY mode and backLED illuminated – POWER ON mode • Powerissuppliedtoallprinter

42Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/2013ONLINEInterrupting a print job in progress.LED on:Printer is ready and waiting for a new print job.LED flas

43Leica IP S5. OperationCLEAN Cleaning the print head and carrying out a print testPressing CLEAN brieflyWhile a print job is in progres

44Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20135. OperationTRAY LOAD Controls the movement of the lifting table of the automated unload station (optional

45Leica IP S5. Operation5.2 Display indicationsDisplay indication Magazine empty (in combination with "Mag. Empty" LED)1 - Magazine

46Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20135. Operation Warning: Problem with cassette ejection from a magazine81 The display consists of two part

47Leica IP S5. Operation5.3 Alarm functionsThe Leica IP S is equipped with two different alarm functions:Instrument alarmThe printer has a beeper

3Leica IP SThe information, numerical data, notes and value judgments contained in this manual represent the current state of scientific knowledge and

48Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20135. OperationFig. 46611. First, the page settings must be selected. Click on FILE --> PAGE SETUP to op

49Leica IP S5. OperationSelectable options in the PAPER --> SOURCE dialog boxWhen clicking on the Source input field, an al-phabetical list of

50Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20135. Operation"ADVANCED OPTIONS" menuClicking onto the individual menu items opens up a pull-down m

51Leica IP S6. Cleaning and Maintenance6.1 Cleaning the instrumentThe IP S needs to be cleaned with a small vac-uum daily in the case of heavy us

52Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20136. Cleaning and MaintenanceOuter surfaces• Cleantheoutersurfaces(includingthoseofthe automated cas

53Leica IP S6. Cleaning and MaintenanceOnce a week or if message "15" is displayed, the print head must be cleaned manually.Preparing th

54Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20136. Cleaning and MaintenanceFig. 56Location plate• Alsocleanthelocationplate(70) and sealing lip with

55Leica IP S6. Cleaning and Maintenance6.4 Storing the printerIf the printer is not used for a long period of time (up to three months), the foll

56Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20136. Cleaning and Maintenance• Pusha(new)cleaningcartridgeasfarasitwill go into the shaft (Fig. 58

57Leica IP S6. Cleaning and Maintenance• Thenpulloutthelocationplate(70), (Fig. 60).• Cleantheprintheadwithafoamswab,asde-scribed

4Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/2013Table of contents1. Important Information ...

58Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20136. Cleaning and MaintenanceTransporting the printerIf the printer is to be shipped, the storage instructio

59Leica IP S7. Troubleshooting7.1 Malfunctions+Confirm eliminationof error+If the printer malfunctions during printing, a corresponding error code

60Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20137.2 Status messagesDisplay codeLEDMeaning(For additional information, refer also to Chap. 5.2)7. Troublesh

61Leica IP S7. Troubleshooting7.3 Error messagesDisplay codeSource of errorTroubleshooting solutionMagazine output mechanically blocked. Remove th

62Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20137. TroubleshootingError messages (continued)Display codeSource of errorTroubleshooting solutionCover (4 in

63Leica IP SError messages (continued)Display codeSource of errorTroubleshooting solution7. TroubleshootingFaulty control data received (program bu

64Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20137. Troubleshooting Malfunction / failure• Instrumentnotfunctioning.• Nodisplayindication.• Instrume

65Leica IP S7. Troubleshooting7.6 Replacing the fusesReplacing the fuses9190• Insertascrewdriver(91) into the slot in fuse holder (90); push s

66Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20138. Warranty and ServiceWarrantyLeica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH guarantees that the contractual product deli

5Leica IP STable of contents6. Cleaning and Maintenance ...

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6Instructions for Use V 1.9 RevD - 05/20131.1 Symbols in the text and their meanings(5)LOADManufacturerCE labeling shows that the product corresponds

7Leica IP S1. Important InformationThe package contents are fragile and must be handled with care.Indicates the correct upright position of the pac