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1. 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 55 6 Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions for storage continued The cleaning process with solvent takes approx 3 5 minutes 56 Push a new cleaning cartridge as far as it will go into the shaft Fig 58 Unscrew the red cap 85 one turn and slide the cartridge fully home Push the security latch 86 Fig 57 back in front of the cartridge The Ink Empty LED will go out and 88 will appear on the display Press CLEAN to rinse the print head 00 will appear on the display The display will go out when the cleaning process Is complete e Open the hood of the printer 4 in Fig 31 then press the CLEAN and LOADED keys simul taneously e The print head 72 moves up ward to a position approx 1 cm inch away from the sealing lip Fig 59 Push the small lever 69 Fig 59 upwards under the print head Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 6 Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions for storage continued e Then pull out the location plate 70 Fig 60 i J e Clean the print head with a foam swab as de scribed in Chap 6 2 Cle
2. Superfrost Superfrost Plus e Thermo Colorfrost Plus A variety of colors of all of the above slide types although not all colors available of each slide type were tested An influence of the slide color on the resistance of the imprint could not be verified It cannot be guaranteed that the ink will be absolutely smudge proof under all foreseeable lab oratory conditions as stability of the ink against wiping largely depends on the surface struc ture of the imprint field of the slide being imprinted Important The imprint field of imprinted slides should never be touched or wiped while damp 21 4 Instrument Setu 4 1 Site requirements A 4 2 Unpacking the Instrument When the instrument arrives check the tilt indicator 1 Fig 8 on the package If 22 The instrument must not be operated in areas at risk of explosion To ensure proper function of the instrument it must be set up while maintaining a minimum distance of 10 cm from walls and furniture The instrument requires an installation area of approx 650 x 550 mm Relative humidity 80 maximum non condensing Room temperature consistently between 15 C and 35 C Elevation up to max 2000 m NN The instrument is designed for indoor use only The power plug circuit breaker must be freely and easily accessible Power supply at a distance no greater than the length of the power cable an extension cable must NOT
3. 3 Instrument Components and Specifications 32 Technical data General Approvals The instrument specific approval marks are located at the rear panel of the instrument next to the name plate Nominal supply voltages Nominal frequency Power fuse Maximum power draw at 100 120 V Maximum power draw at 200 240 V Leakage current at 240 V 50 Hz Nominal power IEC 1010 classification Operating elevation A weighted noise level IP protection class IEC 60529 Climatic conditions for the operation of the instrument Temperature Relative humidity 100 to 120 V 10 200 to 240 V 10 50 to 60 Hz 2x T 3 15 A L250 V 4 0A 2 8A ca 2 4mA 700 VA Protection class 1 pollution degree 2 Overvoltage installation category Il up to max 2000 m NN lt 70 dB A IP20 15 C to 30 C 20 80 non condensing Climatic conditions for the storage and transport of the packaged instrument Storage temperature range Transport temperature range Relative humidity Dimensions and weight Dimensions of basic instrument Width x depth Height with magazine Dimensions with unload station connected Width x depth Height with magazine Basic instrument empty weight Weight packed Unload station empty weight Weight packed 14 5 C to 40 C 29 C to 40 C 10 85 non condensing 475 x 650 mm 560 mm 548 x 650 mm 655 mm approx 28 kg approx 65 kg approx 14 kg
4. Seica MICROSYSTEMS Instructions for Use Leica IPS Printer for slides Leica IPS V1 9 RevD English 05 2013 Order No 14 0601 85101 RevD CE Instructions for Use Leica IP S Order No 14 0601 85101 RevD V 1 9 RevD English 05 2013 Always keep this manual with the instrument Read carefully before working with the instrument Printer for slides MICROSYSTEMS NOTE The information numerical data notes and value judgments contained in this manual represent the current state of scientific knowledge and state of the art technology as we understand it following thorough investigation in this field We are under no obligation to update the pres ent manual according to the latest technical developments nor to provide our customers with additional copies updates etc of this manual For erroneous statements drawings technical illustrations etc contained in this manual we exclude liability as far as permissible accord ing to the national legal system applicable in each individual case In particular no liability whatsoever Is accepted for any financial loss or consequential damage caused by or related to compliance with statements or other information in this manual Statements drawings illustrations and other information as regards contents or technical details of the present manual are not to be considered as warranted characteristics of our products uil Leica Biosystems Nusslo
5. 14 0601 40162 14 0601 40196 14 0601 39637 14 0601 85101 14 0602 80200 14 0601 33225 14 0601 33252 14 0601 36940 14 0601 35979 14 0601 43506 25 4 Instrument Setu 4 5 Installing the manual unload station The unload station supplied consists of 26 Unload station 27 Screening plate 28 Collar screws 3 pcs 29 Slotted screws with washers 2 pcs Install as follows Fig 13 e Open lid 4 e There are 5 tapped holes 2 x item no 30 and 3 x item no 31 in the installation surface located below the reflector e With a screwdriver insert 3 collar screws 28 in tapped holes 31 as far as they will go e Then fasten cover 27 in tapped holes 30 using the two slotted screws and washers 29 e To fasten the unload station to the instrument place the wider end of the three oblong holes 32 over the heads of the three collar screws 28 Press the unload station against the in The enlarged detail shows stallation surface pushing it simultaneously to the correct location of the the right until it locks in place see enlarged collar screw once the unload detail station has been locked in If the unload station does not easily slide past the shielding cover slightly lift the front end of the device e Close lid making sure the unload station does not obstruct the lid When working with the manual un load station the slides imprinted must be removed in regular intervals Oth erwise t
6. Cleaning the print head and carrying out a print test Pressing CLEAN briefly While a print job is in progress e The print job is interrupted 00 will appear in the display for about 2 s e A print head clean is carried out and subsequently the print job is resumed If no print job is in progress e A print head clean is performed immediately after 00 has been displayed 3 Pressing the CLEAN button briefly and then releasing it starts a print head clean indicated by 00 being displayed The total duration of the cleaning procedure can be extended to 10 seconds if CLEAN is pressed once more as soon as 00 is displayed Hold CLEAN for as long you wish to continue cleaning max duration 10 sec Pressing CLEAN for a longer period of time minimum 3 seconds While a print job Is in progress e The print job is interrupted Printer switches to offline mode 00 will appear in the display for about 2 s e A print head clean is performed and subsequently a test print is carried out on the cassette currently being processed The printer then remains in offline mode to enable the user to verify the print quality before resum ing the current print job If necessary an additional clean can be performed e To resume printing press ONLINE to return to online mode e The print job is resumed where previously left off If no print job Is in progress e The printer switches to offline mode e All steps are performed
7. holder push slightly inwards and at the same time rotate the fuse holder 1 4 turn to the right 65 8 Warranty and Service Warranty Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH guarantees that the contractual product delivered has been subjected to a comprehensive quality control proce dure based on the Leica in house testing standards and that the product is faultless and complies with all technical specifications and or agreed characteristics warranted The scope of the warranty Is based on the content of the concluded agree ment The warranty terms of your Leica sales organization or the organiza tion from which you have purchased the contractual product shall apply exclusively Technical service information If you require technical service or replacement parts please contact your Leica sales representative or dealer who sold the product Please provide the following information e Model name and serial number of the instrument e Location of the instrument and name of the person to contact e Reason for the service call e Date of delivery Shutdown and disposal of the instrument The instrument or parts of the instrument must be disposed of in compliance with the local laws 66 Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 Seica MICROSYSTEMS Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH Heidelberger Strafe 17 19 D 69226 Nussloch Tel 49 0 6224 143 0 Fax 49 0 6224 143 268 Web www LeicaBiosystems com
8. 1 through 6 If a particular magazine has been selected as supply source printing will stop once that magazine Is empty e f a group of magazines is selected such as F 11213 printing will continue until the last magazine of the group selected is empty i e O varual E printing will not stop when just one magazine i i Is empty Fig 47 into one magazine or when several magazines have been filled with slides of the same type 1 Working with magazine groups makes sense for large print jobs requiring more slides than fit e g same color The magazines will be processed in the indicated order Advanced Options a e To select advanced parameters click on PRINTER to access the printer Printer selection menu Click on PROPERTIES and ADVANCED to access the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu Properties Clicking on PROPERTIES in Windows NT leads you directly into 1 The ADVANCED button does not exist under Windows NT 4 0 the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu Advanced Leica IP S 49 5 Operation ADVANCED OPTIONS menu Clicking onto the individual menu items opens up a pull down menu to their right where you can select the desired parameters Any menu items not described here are of no im portance for the printer Therefore the standard settings of all menu items not described here should remain unchanged IP S Advanced Options So P S Advanced Docume
9. 2 Print specifications ane g Testprint ary tee oe poy Lae m SS a a I LS z ta i i p Fig 6 Printing area The printing area parameters listed in the table below are defined in the printer driver Width Height Format Dots mm Dots mm Slide 360 25 4 256 18 0 Print quality Print resolution The print head of the instrument has a preset resolution of 360 dpi in both directions vertical and horizontal Each printed line has a maximum height of 128 dots This corresponds to a value of 9 03 mm Therefore a maximum of 2 lines can be printed on the slides In horizontal direction the printable surface is limited only by the size of the object to be im printed Fig 6 The above values must be taken into consider ation when defining the print area paper size in the application you are going to print from Quality and resolution of the imprints depend on e the material of the imprintable surface the dyes used to color the imprint able surface e the structure of the imprintable surface 24 The final resolution of the imprints is not determined only by the resolution of the print head If the slide surface is not capable of 360 dpi resolution running ink will lead to poor printing results In such cases it is better to work at a lower resolution The printer driver allows you to change the resolution from 360 dpi to 180 dpi For more information see Chapter 5
10. 56 A Also clean the location plate 70 and sealing lip with clean alcohol The sealing lip 71 must be completely clean no ink residue must be left Check the sealing lip for damage Replace the location plate if the sealing lip is damaged 6 3 General maintenance 54 Reinsert the location plate 70 Caution The location plate must be completely dry When the cleaning process is finished press any key of the control panel to confirm The print head moves back to parking posi tion message 15 disappears from the display The printer is once again ready for printing IE E If no button is pressed to acknowledge the end of the cleaning procedure the print head will be closed automati cally after a few minutes to prevent it from drying out However the message 15 remains in the display as the instrument assumes that the cleaning has not been carried out A Only authorized and qualified Leica service personnel may repair the instrument and access the instrument s internal components The Leica IP S printer is virtually maintenance free To ensure smooth operation of the instrument over many years we do rec ommend the following e Clean the instrument thoroughly on a daily basis e Regularly remove dust from the ventilation slots on the back of the instru ment using a brush or a small vacuum cleaner e Have the instrument inspected once per year by a qualified
11. Back panel of instrument Electrical connections d SE tte nE ee aca A Fs ee SERIAL IN Soci uv t Fig 29 Setting up the data connection e To use the printer a serial data cable is re quired part of standard delivery e Connect the cable to printer port 60 Fig 30 e Connect the cable to one of the serial ports COM 1 COM 2 of the computer containing the control software 32 Connecting to power supply e Make sure the printer is switched OFF power supply switch 62 in position 0 OFF e Insert the correct power cord into the power input socket 63 e Switch on power switch switch to position l ON i Connecting a remote alarm device Once switched on for the first time the power switch 62 should always remain in position I ON e frequired connect the external alarm system optional to jack 61 e The remote alarm device is connected to the printer via a 3 5 mm diameter jack connector optional accessory e For details about the remote alarm see Chapter 5 3 Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 4 Instrument Setu 4 10 Exchanging the cartridge The printer is supplied with a cleaning cartridge 64 inserted To be able to print the cleaning cartridge must be exchanged for an ink cartridge To do so proceed as follows e Open the cover plate 5 on the left side of the instrument pressing its top left c
12. ERROR 42 Onine Interrupting a print job in progress LED on Printer is ready and waiting for a new print job LED flashing A data transmission Is in progress or a print job is being carried out e Pressing ONLINE while a print job is in progress interrupts printing The current print job however is completed The online LED goes out At that point the printer can be accessed e g to remove a half empty magazine and refill it e To resume the previously interrupted print job press ONLINE again The Online LED goes back on or if there are still print jobs that have not been completed the LED starts flashing LED oft No data transmission in progress Either no print job is in progress or a print job in progress has been temporarily interrupted Acknowledging an error code being displayed LED flashing An error has occurred The corresponding error message Is being displayed If ERROR is pressed after having eliminated the source of an error and after all obstacles in the processing areas have been removed the printer resumes normal operation and the error indication disappears If several errors occur simultaneously the highest priority error code Is displayed first After that error has been acknowledged by pressing ERROR the second highest priority error code Is displayed and so on Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 5 Operation CLEAN Clean Clean Online Leica IPS
13. a head cleaning 60 Ink empty flashing Ink cartridge has been changed instrument waiting for confirma tion via ERROR CLEAN or LOADED button Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 7 Troubleshooting 13 Error messages Display Source of error Troubleshooting solution code Magazine output mechanically blocked Remove the cause of the blockage Faulty ejection of a slide Magazine output blocked Remove the slide Transfer of a slide from the chute to the specimen Remove the slide slide carrier failed Horizontal motor either incorrectly positioned or mechanically blocked Slide is stuck in the feeding chute Remove the slide Horizontal drive is mechanically blocked Remove the slide Vertical drive is mechanically blocked Remove the slide Rotational motion is mechanically blocked Remove the slide Slide not correctly clamped in specimen slide carrier Remove the slide from the specimen Slide did leave the feeding chute but did not reach the slide carrier Specimen slide carrier Slide did not leave the specimen slide carrier or was Remove the slide from the specimen still located in the specimen slide carrier during initial slide carrier ization The ink print head is getting too hot Switch instrument off and let it cool off Ambient temperature too high or electronics defective The instrument remains disabled until the print head has cooled down to a temperature value within the permis s
14. be counted down on the display Push the safety catch 86 forwards to the right open so that the cleaning cartridge can be removed Fig 35 Pull the cleaning cartridge 64 approx 3 cm out of the instrument retighten the red cap 85 then remove the cartridge completely Fig 36 The activation of a sensor in the cartridge slot blocks all functions so that no air is sucked into the ink system ah The indicator LED Ink Empty mi ink empty lights up and remains ON Store the removed cleaning cartridge in a sealed container The cartridge Is full and can be used twice more to clean the print head The expiration date can be found on the red label Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 4 Instrument Setup Exchanging the cartridge continued Leica IPS Very important Prior to each transport the cap 87 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 17 inch 30 mm and push it
15. make sure the ventilation grids of the printer are unobstructed and keep the printer away from other heat sources Consider operating the printer in an air conditioned room lf the temperature does not drop to a value within the allowed range within 10 minutes 55 is displayed Switch the instrument off and let It cool check ambient temperature Drying module temperature too low too high lf the temperature does not drop to a value within the allowed range within 6 minutes 43 is displayed Flash bulb has reached its maximum life The flash lamp has reached the end of its specified service life and must be replaced If this message Is ignored the resistance of subsequent printouts can be affected 45 5 Operation Status messages Display 46 continued 14 15 87 Caution NEVER press LOADED after reinserting an ink cartridge which has 81 83 Prompt requesting maintenance If this message Is displayed the instrument will be due for main tenance within the next few weeks Confirm the prompt pressing ERROR After about 3 weeks the message will be displayed again and will not disappear from the screen when pressing ERROR You can still continue printing but maintenance must be carried out urgently Cleaning the print head Screen prompt requesting the operator to manually clean the print head cleaning swab alcohol The printer Is off line No new print jobs are accepted After
16. on our Internet site at http www LeicaBiosystems com 2 Safet 2 2 Warnings The safety devices installed in this instrument by the manufacturer only constitute the basis for accident prevention Primarily responsible for accident free operation is above all the institution which owns the instrument and in addition the designated personnel who operates services or repairs the instrument To ensure trouble free operation of the instrument make sure to comply with the following instructions and warnings Warnings Transport and Installation e Once unpacked the instrument may be transported only in an upright position N e Do not expose the instrument to direct light window lamps with strong light e Only connect the instrument to a grounded power socket Do not interfere with the grounding function by using an extension cord without a ground wire e Do not operate the instrument in rooms with explosion hazard e Condensation water may form in the instrument if there is an extreme difference in tempera ture between the warehouse and the installation site and if air humidity is high at the same time If this is the case wait at least two hours before switching on the instrument Failure to adhere to this waiting period may result in damage to the instrument Warnings Markings on the instrument itself e Markings on the instrument showing the warning triangle indicate that the correct operating AN instr
17. symbol e Country code in accordance with ISO 3166 e g DE for Germany e Regional identifier e g HE for Hessen e Producer treatment provider code unique assigned number starting with 49 e Treatment code e g HT heat treatment MB methyl bromide and possibly DB debarked Leica IPS 7 1 Important Information 1 2 Qualification of personnel e The Leica IPS may be operated by trained laboratory personnel only e Alllaboratory personnel designated to operate this instrument must read these Instructions for Use carefully and must be familiar with all technical features of the instrument before attempting to operate it 13 Intended use of instrument Leica IPS printer system for standard specimen slides e The instrument has been designed for use in pathology histology cytology toxicology and similar laboratories and there only for standard specimen slides e Imprints of adequate quality and resistance to subsequent processing in tissue proces sors can only be guaranteed when using the specimen slides and reagents specified in Chapter 3 3 e The instrument must be used exclusively ac cording to the instructions contained in these Instructions for Use i Any other use of the instrument is considered improper Proper and intended use includes the observance of all instructions in the Instructions for Use and compliance with all inspection and maintenance instructions 1 4 Instrument
18. the last cartridge change CLEAN has been pressed to indi cate to the printer that a cleaning cartridge has been inserted The printer has received a print job but is unable to print because the cartridge contains cleaning fluid instead of ink Remedy Cancel the print job Switch the printer off and back on and change the cartridge Then press LOADED or ERROR and wait for 2 minutes Ink cartridge has been changed device waits for confirmation with ERROR CLEAN or LOADED key already been used This could cause permanent damage to the printer Warning Problem with cassette ejection from a magazine The display consists of two parts The 8 is a warning that a magazine ejector is mechanically blocked The second digit of the message gives the number of the affected magazine Error messages All displayed numbers between 20 and 78 and 89 and 93 Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 5 Operation 5 3 Alarm functions Instrument alarm The Leica IP S is equipped with two different alarm functions The printer has a beeper that emits acoustic signals indicating important instrument states and functions e Upon pressing the button e Magazine empty tray stack full e Incase of error e When ending the head cleaning Back panel of instrument aoe an a TII A LEST e F TLIA LIGG lt a peta semi m Remote alarm Leica IPS Fig 45 1 short beeping so
19. 4 18 Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 3 Instrument Components and Specifications 3 3 3 Printing bar code Printer technology Creating bar codes Leica IPS Printing readable bar code depends on various factors that need to be taken into consideration in order to achieve results suitable for reliable and durable archiving The main factors influencing the bar code results are e printer technology e how the bar code is created e the type of object being printed on e the type of scanner used to read the bar code e Asa dot matrix printer the IP S can handle information only in the form of dots printed or not printed It is not possible to transmit bar code data or to select specific bar code types or use the printer to create and print the bar code required e Since there is only limited printing space on the slides the bar code should not contain more information than necessary e You should use an error checking code which makes It easier for the bar code scanners to recognize possible errors Some codes even sup port error correction e When calculating and creating bar code always bear in mind the resolu tion of the printer The module size is the width of the smallest element of a bar code Wider bars and spaces are calculated in multiples of the module size The module size always has to be an entire divisor of the printer resolu tion as due to the technology applied only whole dots can be prin
20. aning the print head see also Fig 61 Always use the cleaning swab for the print head once only Never rotate the swab this can damage the nozzle plate of the print head e After cleaning the printhead insert a new transport plate 73 e Push the small lever 69 Fig 59 back down into its Original position e Reclose the lid of the printer and press any key the print head moves back into the rest park position e Screw the red cap 85 Fig 58 to the shutter close It securely and take the ink cartridge out completely Important Turn the printer off and disconnect it from the power supply at this point to prevent damage to the print head Never use a cleaning cartridge together with a location plate 70 Do not reinstall a used transport plate 73 as it will no longer completely seal the print head Leica IPS b7 6 Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions for storage continued e Likewise clean the removed removable disk 70 with the sealing lip with clean alcohol and a cleaning swab 89 Fig 62 e The sealing lip 71 must be completely free of ink residue Check the sealing lip for dam age Do not reuse a replacement plate with a damaged sealing lip e Clean the instrument completely as described in Chap 6 1 Fig 62 Transporting the printer If the printer is to be shipped the storage Instructions described above are to be carried o
21. applicable Check whether the power switch is switched on correctly Possibly the primary fuse has tripped If so the main switch will be in 0 OFF posi tion Fig 63 Check whether one of the two secondary fuses is defective F1 F2 located atthe back panel of instrument Fig 64 see also Fig 65 Some instrument malfunctions failures are caused by defective fuses Malfunction failure Fuse to be checked Instrument not functioning Fuse F1 No display indication Instrument not working at normal speed Printing a slide takes approx 8 sec even after the warm up phase has been com pleted Fuse F2 Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 7 Troubleshootin 7 6 Replacing the fuses A instrument Before replacing a fuse always switch the instrument off and unplug from power supply Defective fuses may be replaced only with the replacement fuses supplied together with the Replacing the fuses Ka EEE t ne Ai EN s oh Sage ee Fig 65 e Insert a screwdriver 91 into the slot in fuse holder 90 push slightly inwards and at the same time rotate the screwdriver 1 4 turn to the left e The fuse holder ts released and can be removed Leica IPS Fig 66 Remove the defective fuse 92 from the fuse holder 90 and insert the correct type replace ment fuse Reinsert the fuse holder together with the fuse Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the fuse
22. approx 32 kg Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 3 Instrument Components and Specifications Performance Load capacity Printing speed Printing batch jobs Single cassette printing Ink cartridge capacity Flash bulb lifetime Printing Print resolution Printing medium Print format Pressure surfaces PC system requirements IBM compatible PC Processor clock frequency Main memory RAM Hard disk CD ROM drive 1 free serial port Operating system up to 3 magazines up to 150 slides per magazine 14 slides minute two line printing 10 s per slide approx 60 000 printouts or 3 5 months approx 150 000 flashes 360 x 360 dpi 180 x 180 dpi adjustable Glass specimen slide with coated field 76 x 26 mm max 1 2 mm thick Slide max 25 4 x 18 0 mm min 800 Mhz min 256 MB min 6 GB Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows VISTA Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit Average value exact speed in each individual case depending on system configuration and the software used 2 Average value exact number of cassettes in each individual case depending on quantity being imprinted and on density of imprint 3 Measured in addressable dots per inch Leica IPS 15 3 Instrument Components and Specifications 33 Print specifications Only standard specimen slides with imprint able colored edges 23 can be imprinted in the Leica IP S see Fig 5 Printing directly ont
23. as described above mediate print head cleans Printing is interrupted for approximately 10 seconds after which time the instrument automatically resumes operation 1 When operating continuously the printer pauses regularly for inter 43 5 Operation TRAY LOAD If your printer is not equipped with an automated unload station no function is assigned to this button Fig 43 Function e The imprinted slides are pushed out of the printer and onto the uppermost tray e At the right end of the tray there is a sensor 59 which triggers a signal when covered Fig 32 The tray stack is then moved upwards by one tray e Once alltrays are full the instrument emits an acoustic signal beep the LED in the TRAY LOAD button starts blinking the stack of trays can be removed 44 Controls the movement of the lifting table of the automated unload station optional Place a stack of trays 37 onto the lifting table of the unload station Fig 43 Any number of trays between 1 and 10 can be inserted as the printer counts the trays when they are inserted Once the lifting table has reached its highest position the LED in the button starts blinking Press and hold TRAY LOAD longer than 1 sec e The tray stack moves completely into the unload station the LED in the button goes off the printer switches to ONLINE mode e Pending print jobs will be carried out When the stack of trays has move
24. atytacrncetoete ceca ahusaioas assala sia cessennscsesaieaincoraacianeaatucts ettae saute nen coanaes 64 V6 HE DIACING AME TUS ES cennsa ance tnneadanateranaeaad nasi manent 65 3 Warranty and Servite ijacecsaeieiana indicia iad 66 Leica IPS 5 1 Important Information 1 1 Symbols in the text and their meanings gt 5 LOAD Warnings appear in a gray box and are marked by a warning triangle A Notes i e important user information appear in a gray box and are marked by an in formation symbol i inflammable solvent and reagents are marked with this symbol Instrument surfaces which become hot during operation are marked with this symbol Avoid direct contact with these surfac es they may cause burns Warning Dangerous electrical volt age Numbers and parentheses refer to item numbers in the illustrations Function keys to be pressed on the touch screen are written in bold print capital letters Manufacturer Observe the Instructions for Use SN REF Designates the serial number of the instrument Order number for standard delivery or accessories m Symbol for alternating current C amp 4 CE labeling shows that the product corresponds to one or more applicable European directives Environmental protection symbol of the China RoHS directive The number in the symbol indicates the Environment friendly Use Period of t
25. aution If the lamp electrodes are inserted the Fig 20 Insert the shielding glass 85 in the two hold ers 86 Insert the new flash bulb into socket 46 Fig 21 then push it carefully inwards as far as it will go Fig 22 the polarity marker must not be visible any longer If necessary move flash bulb gently up and down Important Make sure that the new flash bulb Is Inserted correctly the lamp electrode 47 marked with a must be inserted into the socket 46 that bears the same mark 48 Fig 21 wrong way the flash bulb will still work but the lifetime will be signifi cantly reduced The contact spring 44 has to touch the igni tion wire 45 of the lamp after being inserted Swing the reflector downwards Reinsert and retighten screw 49 Close lid 4 of the instrument again 29 4 Instrument Setu 48 Filling and inserting the magazines 30 Fig 27 Fig 24 Fig 25 Fill one of the magazines 48 with slides 49 While doing so ensure that the surface to be imprinted 50 is on the left and facing upwards Fig 23 So that the specimen slides are ejected cor rectly ensure that the specimen slides are inserted into the magazine accurately aligned above each other Fig 26 and ata right angle to the aperture Fig 27 Hold magazine 48 at a slight angle Fig 24 to prevent the specimen slides fro
26. back in as far as it will go repeat this step two or three times Unscrew the red cap 87 completely from the nozzle ofthe cartridge and store the screw on cap in the groove indented into the cartridge for that purpose Fig 38 39 must be screwed onto the nozzle to prevent the ink from spilling 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 This step is very important to ensure safe operation of the printer 35 4 Instrument Setu Exchanging the cartridge continued e The sensor in the cartridge slot recognizes the presence of a new cartridge Ink empty gt FE e The indicator LED Ink Empty goes out code 88 appears in the display At this point the instrument has to be told which type of cartridge has been inserted There are three options 1 New ink cartridge Press LOADED the printer sets the ink level meter to full 2 Used ink cartridge Press ERROR the printer resumes measuring at the ink level where it previously left off CAUTION NEVER press CLEAN while an ink cartridge is in the instrument The entire contents of the ink cartridge will spill into the printer 3 Used or new storage fluid cartridge Press the key CLEAN the current ink level is stored e The fill level of the cleaning cartridge is not monitored Each use a should be note
27. be attached The bench must have a sufficient load capacity and rigidity with respect to the weight of the instrument Avoid vibrations direct sunlight and large temperature fluctuations The installation location must be well ventilated and must contain no sources of ignition of any kind The instrument must be connected to a grounded power socket Only a power cable provided which is intended for the local power supply may be used The installation location must be protected against electrostatic discharges the arrowhead is blue the shipment was transported lay ing flat was tilted at too great an angle or fell over during transport Note this on the shipping doc uments and check the ship ment for possible damage Only personnel authorized by Leica may unpack and install the instrument Instructions for Use V 1 9 08 2012 4 Instrument Setup e Unscrew the 8 screws 2 Fig 8 on the sides of the wooden box and loosen the cover e Remove the accessory box 7 Fig 9 including accessories and packaging material directly under the lid e Unscrew the 8 screws 3 Fig 8 on the floor of the wooden box on the exterior e Remove the interior carton around the instru ment e Carefully remove the wooden box from the F uillilll MI baseplate E AA 18 si e The printer is secured with 4 plates 5 on the wooden floor of the outside box Loosen the two screws 4 Fig 10 on the base of the in
28. ch GmbH Heidelberger Str 17 19 D 69226 Nussloch Germany Phone 49 0 6224 143 0 Fax 49 0 6224 143 268 Internet http www LeicaBiosystems com Leica IPS These are determined only by the contract provisions agreed between ourselves and our Customers Leica reserves the right to change technical specifications as well as manufacturing process es without prior notice Only in this way Is it pos sible to continuously improve the technology and manufacturing techniques used in our products This document is protected under copyright laws All copyrights of this document are retained by Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH Any reproduction of text and illustrations or of any parts thereof by means of print photocopy microfiche web cam or other methods includ ing any electronic systems and media requires express prior permission in writing by Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH For the instrument serial number and year of manufacture please refer to the name plate at the back of the instrument Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH Table of contents Important Information iceeerererrerereH THE if H vin EE aS GE HS aster tty nic une uree rnnrmelr a re ars 6 11 Symbols in the text and their ME ANINGS cccsccssescsseccsessscsscsseessesesececsesecarsesesessesesassnsesesenes 6 1 1 1 Symbols on the transport packaging and their M ANINGS cescccssesesesseecseseessaeseeeseeeees 1 t2 Q ahtieauon
29. d into the unload station completely or partly Press TRAY LOAD briefly e The stack of trays moves up by one tray If TRAY LOAD is pressed and held longer than one second e The stack of trays moves completely out of the unload station the LED in the button starts flashing Any print job in progress Is inter rupted Every time the printer is switched on the stack of trays automatically moves one tray up to ensure that the new print job is started with an empty tray Be careful about getting near the sen sor 59 Any object getting closer than 2 mm to the sensor will trigger a lifting movement Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 5 Operation 5 2 Display indications Display indication Display Leica IPS Magazine empty in combination with Mag Empty LED Magazine no 1 empty Magazine no 2 empty Magazine no 3 empty If MANUAL FEED has been selected in the printer driver settings 0 will appear in the display after the print job has been sent The printer will wait for an individual specimen slide to be placed in the feeding chute for printing Status messages 00 11 12 13 Ink print head cleaning in progress Temperature in the flash power supply is too high Printer is too hot there will be a short cool down period The print job will be resumed automatically after a short period of time To prevent frequent job interruptions due to heat build up
30. d on the cartridge The cartridge can be used twice The cycle time when inserting a cleaning cartridge is 3 5 minutes and is thus considerably longer than that of an ink cartridge e After one of the three buttons has been pressed the ink exchange software routine starts air is evacuated from the hoses and the system Is refilled with liquid e Display indication 88 is extinguished once the ink exchange has been completed Running a test print e Run atest print to verify whether the printing head works correctly e For that purpose fill some specimen slides into a magazine and insert the magazine into magazine position 1 e Press and hold the CLEAN button until 00 is displayed then release the button A specimen slide is imprinted with a test image stored in the printer for that purpose If the print result is not satisfactory this step can be repeated several times 36 Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 4 Instrument Setu 4 11 Installing the printer driver 1 This printer driver only runs under the operating systems Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 Win dows 2000 and Windows XP Installation described is for Windows 2000 Any steps that need to be carried out in a different way when installing under other Windows versions are also explained below Microsoft Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP and Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Yo
31. d to all printer systems e The flash power supply is continuously being recharged e The printer is ready to print immediately LED flashes STANDBY mode e All power absorbers of the printer are switched off with the exception of those related directly to the processor power saving mode e The printer performs a print head clean at regular intervals e g 4 times a day For that purpose it switches into POWER ON mode for a short period of time LED off Printer disconnected from power supply Printing is possible in POWER ON mode only a To activate POWER ON with the printer being in STANDBY mode press POWER POWER ON will be activated via the PC interface If no print job is received within a certain period of time the printer automatically switches over to STANDBY mode After switching from STANDBY mode to POWER ON mode there will be a reduced print throughput until all systems have reached their proper operat ing temperature To confirm a magazine exchange Pressing LOADED briefly Informs the printer that an empty magazine has been refilled and put back into place Or that a magazine has been removed and replaced by another one containing cassettes of a different color Pressing and holding LOADED for approx 10 sec in offline mode Informs the printer that a cartridge has been exchanged For more information see Chapter 4 10 Exchanging the cartridge 41 5 Operation ONLINE
32. der to obtain a high contrast with the specimen slides used e Optical resolution must be better than the module size Depending on the application the following features should also be considered e Maximum readable distance e Maximum inclination angle Leica has successfully tested the following readers Symbol DS 6707 Bar code Scanner Fig 7 Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 3 Instrument Components and Specifications 3 3 4 Resistance against reagents A Caution All laboratories must perform their own tests to ensure that the ink is resistant against the vari ous reagents the slides will subsequently be exposed to A wide range of factors beyond Leica s control can have negative effects on the results The test conditions stated below can therefore only serve as an outline for individual labora tory test specifications The laboratory operating the unit shall bear full responsibility for the legibility of the imprint after processing with reagents Test conditions A Leica IPS Imprinted slides were tested with a variety of reagents in an environment simulating the conditions present during tissue processing The following slide types were tested e Leica Snowcoat Clipped Corner Slide e Leica Clipped Corner X tra Adhesive Slides e Erie Scientific Superfrost plain and plus e KnittelGmbH Printer slides adhesive slides e Marienfeld Unimark e Menzel
33. ection 37 locks into place in the printer base plate and the printer remains securely fastened on the unload station e Place the stack of trays 39 onto the lifting table 38 of the automated unload station See chap ter 5 2 for details on the lifting table controls 2 4 Instrument Setu 4 7 Installing exchanging the flash bulb Removing the old flash bulb Switch the instrument off and unplug it from power supply Allow the flash tube to cool before re moving it Do not handle the flash tube with bare hands Use a glove or tissue e Open the lid 4 Fig 2 to gain access to the reflector e Remove screw 49 use screwdriver supplied as part of tool set Mind the washer 42 Fig 15 Caution To insert remove hold the flash bulb as shown in Fig 17 right Do not take hold of the sides of the flash bulb or compress it as shown in Fig 16 Fig 17 e Swing the reflector 41 upwards e Carefully pull out the old flash bulb 43 straight to the right do not twist it If the flash bulb cannot be pulled out easily gently rock it back and forth to get it unseated from the socket e Make sure the contact spring 44 is removed from the priming wire 45 of the lamp See also Fig 19 and 22 Fig 18 28 Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 4 Instrument Setu Inserting the new flash bulb p Fig 21 Fig 22 Leica IPS C
34. f the PC and reboot the PC Follow the same procedure as for ERROR 60 Try another printer cable Error caused by application software Error caused by application software Call Leica Technical Service Call Leica Technical Service Check ejection mechanism Remove foreign bodies then clean with brush Remove storage cartridge and insert ink cartridge Insert ink cartridge and press LOADED to confirm See Chap ter 4 9 Call Leica Technical Service Leica IPS Firmware only partially loaded or not loaded at all Flash memory defective Wrong firmware Call Leica Technical Service Call Leica Technical Service 63 7 Troubleshootin 14 Changing the flash bulb ax Fig 63 Fig 64 64 Code 13 is displayed when the flash bulb has reached its maximum service able life When code 13 Is issued the bulb has to be changed For details on how to insert replace the flash bulb please refer to Chap ter 4 7 A Before replacing the flash bulb switch off the printer and unplug the instrument from power supply After changing the bulb switch the printer back on Then go to Off line mode and press and hold the ERROR button for 10 sec onds code 13 disappears from the display Check whether there is a general power failure no power Check whether the power plug is inserted correctly into the wall outlet and whether the wall outlet is switched on if
35. for special applications do not select this option under standard Windows programs i When using the manual unloading system the values configured in the PAPER OUTPUT menu item are not considered by the device Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 6 Cleaning and Maintenanc 6 1 Cleaning the instrument A Prior to cleaning the instrument always switch off power supply and unplug the power cord When handling cleaning detergents follow the instructions of the manufacturer and make sure all laboratory regulations in force in your country are complied with To clean the exterior surfaces use a mild and ph neutral commercial household cleaner You may NOT use Alcohol cleaning materials containing alcohol glass cleaner abrasive and solvents containing acetone or xylene The painted surfaces and the control panel of the instrument are not resistant to xylene or acetone No liquid may come into contact with the electrical connections or spill into the interior of the instrument During all cleaning procedures puncture resistant gloves and eye protection are to be worn to protect against injury caused by debris especially glass During vacuuming direct the air stream generated by the vacuum away from yourself or any one in the area to avoid possible injury from glass particles Slide guiding mechanisms The IP S needs to be cleaned with a small vac uum daily in the case of heavy u
36. he product The symbol is used if a substance restricted in China is used in excess of the maxi mum permitted limit Symbol for labeling electrical and elec tronic equipment in accordance with Section 7 of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act ElektroG Ele ktroG is the law regarding the sale re turn and environmentally sound disposal of electrical and electronic equipment Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 1 Important Information 1 1 1 Symbols on the transport packaging and their meanings Package labeling in accor dance with German Hazard ous Freight Ordinance Road and Rail GGVSE European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of ab The package must be kept in a dry Dangerous Goods by Road environment ADR for transporting haz ardous goods Class 3 FLAMMABLE 77 Example of labelin u ae Bye Agaue xamp ing LIQUID Flammable liquid ei In accordance with substance The package contents are fragile and must be handled with care t Indicates the correct upright position of 1 the package Tip n Tell indicator to moni tor whether the shipment has been transported and stored in upright position according to your require ments With a pitch of 60 or more the blue quartz sand flows into the arrow shaped indicator window and sticks there permanently Improp er handling of the shipment is immediately detectable and can be proven defini tively e IPPC
37. hey will start piling up in the unload station printing will stop and error code 44 will be displayed place correctly Fig 13 26 Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 4 instrument Setup 4 6 Automated unload station optional Fig 14 Leica IPS Optionally available for the printer is an auto mated multi level cassette unload station where the imprinted specimen slides are collected on individually removable and stackable trays 40 in the order in which they were printed The multi cassette unload station comes com plete with 10 trays all of which can be inserted simultaneously Each tray holds up to 11 slides Installing the multi cassette unload station e Unpack the unload station and place it on a stable laboratory bench atthe installation site Important Prior to installation the printer must be switched off and unplugged from power supply The manual unload station chapter 4 5 The collar screws 30 Fig 13 must also be removed prior to placing the printer onto the automated unload station e Place the instrument onto the unload station 2 persons are required to do this e Hold the printer on both sides right and left and first insert the two rear bolts 35 Fig 14 of the unload station into the openings in the base plate of the printer Then carefully lower the front part of the printer unto the third bolt 36 so that the plug conn
38. ible range Check ambient temperature E J EE No or incorrect voltage at ink print head Call Leica Technical Service Leica IPS 61 1 Troubleshooting Error messages continued Display code Source of error Troubleshooting solution i i 62 Cover 4 in Fig 2 not closed properly Safety switch triggered Flash standby state not reached within the prescribed time Charging electronics defective No flash or flash duration too short Flash bulb dirty or defective The temperature in the drying module is not within the permissible temperature range Unload station mechanically blocked Heater fan not running or running too slowly No slide in the drying module for flashing Slide left the specimen slide carrier but did not reach the drying module Slide not successfully ejected from drying module Slide in the drying module during initialization or prior to a print job being carried out The flap of the drying module either does not close or does notopen flap is blocked e g by a slide Lifting table end sensor does not switch Lifting table position sensor does not switch during positioning Flash power supply Overtemperature for more than 10 minutes Ensure that the cover is not blocked e g by the manual unload station Close cover completely Call Leica Technical Service Check whether flash bulb works to do so observe the stray l
39. ight on the cover Never open the cover to check wheth er a flash is triggered No flash gt install a new flash bulb See Chapter 4 7 Carry out a RESET See Chapter 7 1 Remove the cause of the blockage Call Leica Technical Service Remove the specimen slide Remove the specimen slide Remove the cause of the blockage Remove the cause of the blockage Call Leica Technical Service Call Leica Technical Service Call Leica Technical Service Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 7 Troubleshooting Error messages continued Display code Source of error Troubleshooting solution 60 Faulty control data received program bug Settings for the serial interface incorrect or the instru ment configuration conflicts with the PC configuration Transmitted data do not contain confirmation of receipt or data transmission was not confirmed by the PC Print image exceeding the vertical limit Print image exceeding the horizontal limit The CRC test of the EEPROM returned an error when the instrument was switched on Internal firmware error or defective controller Mechanical problem makes ejection of cassettes from magazine difficult A print job was attempted with a storage fluid cartridge inserted Power supply unit does not achieve standard operat ing voltage Carry out a RESET on the printer Check cable connection to the PC Check configuration of serial port o
40. ions ink empty LED flashing a Ink cartridge will be empty shortly keep replacement ink cartridge handy ink empty Ink cartridge empty no further printing possible LED illuminates 40 The control panel e consists of a membrane keyboard with six pressure sensitive keys four of them with an LED two LED displays and a two figure seven segment display e controls the printer functions and the print jobs that are defined via the control software e indicates current printer status and processes in progress e indicates errors and or error messages e controls the optional automated multilevel cassette unload station MAG EMPTY LED LED oft Magazines are full or up to that point no further slides have been requested from a magazine that has just been emptied LED flashing gt Flashing LED and number on display indicate which magazine is empty If several magazines are emptied at the same time the corresponding magazine numbers are indicated in a recurring sequence After refilling the magazine LOADED must be pressed to inform the printer that the magazine has been refilled Loaded The printer will resume the interrupted print job where previously left off Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 5 Operation POWER LOADED loaded Leica IPS POWER Switching from POWER ON to STANDBY mode and back LED illuminated POWER ON mode e Power Is supplie
41. l regulating and laboratory devices To maintain this condition and ensure safe operation the user must observe all notes and the instrument warnings contained in these Instructions for Use gt gt pme These Instructions for Use must be appropriately supplemented as required by the existing reg ulations on accident prevention and environmental safety in the operator s country The protective devices on both instrument and accessories may neither be removed nor modi fied Only authorized and qualified service personnel may access and repair the internal com ponents of the instrument Use only the provided power cable this must not be replaced with a different power cable If the power plug does not fit in your socket contact our service Residual risks The instrument has been designed and constructed with the latest state of the art technology and according to recognized standards and regulations with regard to safety technology Op erating or handling the instrument incorrectly can place the user or other personnel at risk of injury or can cause damage to the instrument or other property The machine may be used only as intended and only if all of its safety features are in proper working condition Malfunctions that impede safety must be remedied immediately he Leica IPS For current information about applicable guidelines please refer to the CE declaration of con formity and
42. m falling out of the magazine Insert magazine into the corresponding receptacle as shown Both pins 52 of the magazine need to lock into slot 51 Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 4 instrument Setup Filling and inserting the magazines continued Leica IPS Filling capacities Each magazine can hold up to 150 slides depending on individual slide thickness The maximum filling height of a magazine is in dicated by the max mark 74 and may not be exceeded Fig 28 Positively charged slides cling to each other so much that they require special handling to en sure reliable mechanical handling of this type of specimen slide by the printer If you are using positively charged slides please follow the recommendations below e Positively charged specimen slides must be separated from each other before they are loaded into the magazine e The magazine may be loaded with no more than 72 specimen slides to prevent problems during ejection This corresponds to the lowest mark 75 e Even smaller loads will significantly improve the ability of the instrument to eject positively charged slides from the magazine 31 4 Instrument Setu 49 Electrical connection The instrument must be connected to a grounded power socket Of the set of power cords supplied be sure to use only the one that is appropriate for the local power supply plug must fit on site wall outlet
43. nt Settings Elg PaperfOutput Paper Size EI E In Graphic Resolution 30 dpi I ds Document Options Halftone Color Adjustment Paper Output Saree Tray Print Quality Normal Print Text as Graphics CHT Metafile Soooding On Cones Fig 48 e PRINT QUALITY menu item whether an imprint is to be applied onto a specimen Normal Overstnke Upside Down Upside Down Overstrike _ slide once NORMAL or twice OVERSTRIKE UPSIDE DOWN imprints are rotated 180 Here again OVERSTRIKE can be selected A 50 Due to the higher ink consumption and the substantially poorer printed image the OVERSTRIKE setting may not be used e Inthe PAPER SIZE menu you selectthe size of Not Available the imprintable zone of the Not Available slide Slide must be selected in this menu otherwise printing will not be possible e Selectable print head RESOLUTION settings 360 dpi are 360 and 180 dpi With E aa lide surfaces not appropri EB 360 dpi le Ei Mil ate for 360 dpi resolution printing results will be poor For such cassettes 180 dpi should be selected i 180 360 dpi e The PAPER OUTPUT menu item is important Same Tray z above all for the multi cas eee ee ee sette unload station Job in new tray e SAME TRAY slides keep being deposited into a tray until the tray is full e JOB IN NEW TRAY each print job starts with a new tray e NEW TRAY Only
44. o the glass is not possible Specimen slides with the following dimensions can be processed 76 x 26 mm max 1 2 mm thick 4 A p En we ee WEE e AK ass c s SR NN aa We Fig 5 The texture of the slide print surface is extremely important for optimal print quality and durability The print surface varies considerably between manufacturers color selection and coated posi tively charged versus uncoated surfaces They can even vary greatly from slide to slide in the same lot Colored print surfaces other than pure white contain pigments that help the ink spread evenly and adhere strongly 16 Specimen slides with a white printed surface should be checked for print quality and ink resis tance before purchase Some slides have been coated over the print surface as well as the glass which can create problems with the adherence of the ink These slides should also be tested for print quality and ink adherence before purchase 3 3 1 Requirements for specimen slides e To reduce the amount of glass dust and the risk of mechanical failures use only clipped corner slides 45 angle on each corner Fig 5 e Slides to be used in the printers must be stored appropriately in closed containers and protected from dust and moisture e Positively charged slides are inherently sticky so they require special handling to insure reli able mechanical handling by the instrument e When the print job is complete
45. on of the path 7 lf the message shown on the left is displayed the driver has already been installed on your PC on a previous occasion e g interrupted instal lation or update In this case be sure to select REPLACE EXISTING DRIVER 8 In the PRINTER NAME box you can insert any printer name you wish the printer name you Insert will subsequently be displayed in the printer vet folder and in the PRINT menu of all other Windows applications sa To avoid erroneous printouts select NO when asked whether you want to use this printer as the default printer 9 Two more on screen prompts will be displayed e When prompted whether you wish to share the printer in a network select gt NOT SHARED if the printer is used on a local host e When prompted whether you would like to print a test page select gt NO 10 Click the FINISH button to complete the installation of the printer driver The printer name selected in step 8 see above will be displayed in the printer folder and in all print menus the message DIGITAL SIGNATURE NOT FOUND will be displayed This message is displayed simply to inform you that the printer driv er has not yet been certified by Microsoft BE SURE to click YES to continue installing eons I 1 When installing under Windows 2000 or Windows XP at this point 11 Finish installation by restarting your computer 38 Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 4 Instr
46. orner e Unscrew the red cap 85 of the cleaning car tridge 64 by one turn Fig 31 then switch on the printer using the main switch on the rear side item 62 in Fig 23 and wait for it to initialize e Open the hood 4 in Fig 31 then Ciean press the CLEAN and LOADED keys simultaneously e The print head 72 moves upward to a position approx 1 cm away from the sealing lip Fig 32 e Raise the lever 69 then remove the black transport plate 73 and insert the location plate 70 which is required for printing Fig 33 Do not reinstall a used transport plate 73 as it will no longer completely seal the print head To prevent damage to the print head always use the red location plate 70 when printing Fig 33 Leica IPS 33 4 Instrument Setu Exchanging the cartridge continued EH gt Wa The last 30 sec onds before the head closes are counted down Fig 34 Caution a If no key is pressed the print head will Push the small lever 69 Fig 32 back down into its original position Press any key of the control panel to reposition the print head and make the printer ready to operate close automatically 150 seconds after opening to prevent it from drying out An acoustic signal 5beeps will sound after 120 seconds after which the final 30 seconds will
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48. r if the source of error has not been thoroughly eliminated the printer displays another error message Interrupted print jobs are resumed where previously left off If an error message Is displayed several times although all possible causes have been eliminated a Reset should be carried out Reset Press and release LOADED and ERROR simultaneously A Reset restores the printer to the same state as directly after switching on All print jobs in the print queue are deleted If the same error continues to be displayed even after a Reset switch the printer off via the power switch back panel and after a short waiting period of approx 30 sec switch it back on If this does not eliminate the problem either call Leica Technical Service 59 1 Troubleshooting 7 2 Status messages For additional information refer also to Chap 5 2 Display code LED Meaning Mag empty flashing The printer is waiting for an individual cassette to be placed in the feeding chute for printing Mag empty flashing Mag empty flashing Mag empty flashing Magazine No 1 empty Magazine No 2 empty Magazine No 3 empty oe se om Ink print head cleaning Is in progress Temperature in the flash power supply is too high Drying module temperature too low too high Flash bulb has reached its maximum life See also Chapter 7 4 Prompt requesting maintenance Prompt to carry out
49. s may be named differently but the driver parameters that need to be selected are named identically in all programs Configure the printer in the application that will be used for imprinting the slides 1 Open the Print dialog box FILE gt PRINT 2 From the list of available printers select Leica IP S the name of that printer was added when installing the printer driver see Chapter 4 11 and confirm by pressing the corresponding button First the page settings must be selected Click on FILE gt PAGE SETUP to open the Page Setup dialog box Fig 46 In MARGINS inches set all margins to 0 the print range 61 will change as shown in Fig 46 In ORIENTATION select PORTRAIT Once the printer has been set up as described above the SLIDE format will automatically be shown in the SIZE input field in the PAPER dialog box Inthe SOURCE input field you can select the magazine s which will supply the slides to be imprinted Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 5 Operation Selectable options in the PAPER gt SOURCE dialog box When clicking on the Source input field an al phabetical list of all cassette supply options from all 6 magazines opens up e MANUAL FEED means that individual slides will be placed onto the chute 12 in Fig 3 and imprinted The printer will not start printing until the sensor 13 in Fig 3 reacts e Further options are magazines
50. se or weekly in the case of light use to remove any debris especially glass dust Cleaning of the following IP modules signed by an arrow is of particular importance e Loading station Fig 49 The ejection unit of the magazines magazine holders and chute Always ensure that the sensor atthe end of the chute is clean e Transport station Fig 50 Remove dust and debris from the specimen slide carrier Leica IPS 51 6 Cleaning and Mlaintenance Slide guiding mechanisms Fig 52 Automated unload station 52 Remove the unload trays with a brush remove dust and debris from guides and ejector The trays themselves can be cleaned with a household cleaner Do not use any solvents to clean the trays Prior to reinserting them into the instrument the trays must be completely dry Drying station Fig 51 The chute must be clean Caution Sensitive electronics components are located in this area Use no liquid in this area The drawer for broken glass 77 is located above the slot for the ink cartridge behind the left cover 5 It prevents glass dust and broken glass from falling into the interior of the instrument The drawer can be pulled out sideways by grasping the black handle 78 and must be cleaned regularly Fig 52 Broken glass can easily be removed use a brush and remove any glass through the open ing in the center of the drawer O
51. service en gineer authorized by Leica e Atthe end of the warranty period enter into a service contract For more information please contact your local Leica technical service center Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 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 e f 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 e The print head drying out is prevented because the printer regularly rinses the print head e 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 A 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 Instructions on the storage location Fig 57 The ink cartridge cannot be used in a another printer because the ink level information is stored in the printer itself Leica IPS 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
52. specimen slides Run a test print Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 4 instrument Setup 44 Standard delivery packing list The standard equipment of the Leica IPS includes the following parts 1 Leica IP S basic instrument without unload station 1 Cleaning cartridge in the instrument 1 UV ink cartridge Leica 1 Unload station S manual complete 1 Accessory kit consisting of 1 Flash bulb 3 Magazines for slides 1 pack of 3 1 Set of power cords 1 Power cord for UK ST BU F 5A 1 Power cord for Germany 1 Power cord for USA Canada Japan 1 Printer cable serial 1 Tool set consisting of 1 Slotted screwdriver 4 x 100 1 Allen key size 2 5 1 Leica brush 1 Set of replacement fuses 2Fuses3 15A T 5x20 mm 1 Protecting block in the instrument 2 Shielding glass 2 Location plates 2 Transport plates 1 Cleaning swabs pack of 25 1 Instructions for Use english 1 Language CD printer driver with documentation Optional accessories Automated multi level cassette unload station for Leica IP S Set of slide trays for unload station S pack of 10 Magazine holder S for 6 magazines Magazine loading help Cartridge kit 310 ml Leica IPS 14 0601 33201 14 0601 42865 14 0601 42350 14 0601 35990 14 0601 38350 14 0601 37152 14 0601 36689 14 0411 36959 14 0411 36958 14 0411 36960 14 0601 37044 14 0601 37000 14 0170 38405 14 0222 04137 14 0183 30751 14 6943 03150 14 0601 39615 14 0601 42533
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54. strument Remove the plate from the bottom e Place the printer from the baseplate on a stable laboratory bench or if present onthe automated unload station Make sure that the stage is leveled When unpacking the printer at least two people one person on each side of the printer are required to lift the printer out of the box and place it onto the laboratory bench Fig 11 e fthe instrument was set up at its final area of use remove the blue foam transport anchor 6 Fig 11 pull upwards Leica IPS 23 4 Instrument Setu 43 Installing the printer oe Ge ig 12 Carefully pull out the transport anchor 27 of foam that protects the print head by pulling it to the right Carefully remove any adhesive tape remnants 24 When unpacking the printer at least two people one person on each side of the printer are required to lift the printer out of the box and place it onto the laboratory bench Check instrument for damage do not switch on in the case of damage Check delivered accessories for completeness according to purchase order Remove the transport anchor 27 Fig 12 Carry out the following installation steps Install the accessories Insert shielding glass Fig 16 Insert the flash bulb Connect to the power supply Exchange the cartridges Establish data connection to PC Install printer driver Fill the magazines with
55. taining alcohol glass cleaner abra sives or solvents containing acetone or xylene e The painted surfaces and the control panel of the instrument are not resistant to xylene or acetone e While working and during cleaning no liquid may get into the interior of the instrument Leica IPS 11 3 Instrument Components and Specifications 3 1 Overview instrument Basic instrument Slide Magazines 1 Magazine no 1 Control panel Lid Cover cartridge slot oo FwWNRN I Unload station manual Fig 2 Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 3 Instrument Components and Specifications Front view without lid Rear panel and electrical connections Fig 3 Fig 4 2 1 2 3 Magazine receptacles nos 1 3 17 DIL switch 7 Drying module 18 Power supply connection 8 Cover flash bulb 19 Power switch 9 Cassette carrier 20 Cleaning cartridge 10 Print head 21 Secondary fuses 11 Magazine holder 22 Drawer for broken glass 12 Feeding chute with cover ce Attention for pos 20 13 Transfer point chute gt cassette i The instrument is delivered with the carrier with sensor storage cartridge installed Prior to operation the cleaning car 14 Location plate tridge must he exchanged for an ink 15 External alarm jack cartridge see Chapter 4 10 Exchang 16 Socket for printer cable ing the cartridge Leica IPS 13
56. ted Reading errors may occur even if the print appears to be crisp and cor rect if due to conversion module width and resolution do not match any longer A Data should never be printed as bar code only but also as text line of optical characters above or below the bar code to ensure that no information is lost for the above reasons 19 3 Instrument Components and Specifications Requirements for bar code printing Bar code scanners 20 The quality and readability of printed bar codes will depend on several factors that include e Texture and quality of the print surface on the selected surface of the slide e The color of the title block e Bar code style 1D or 2D e Number and types of characters required in the bar code e The quality and resolution capabilities of the bar code reader As always using Leica recommended print media will produce the highest quality print However it is highly recommended that any bar code solution be tested prior to implementation Please check with your local representa tive for details on achieving the maximum number of characters with 2 D bar codes The scanning results obtained not only depend on the correct bar code creation and on the quality of the specimen slides but also on the features of the bar code scanner used Features to bear in mind are e Reading tolerance difference between actual bar width and nominal module size e Light color In or
57. the printed sur face of the slide may be handled immediately Please be aware however that the special ink is alcohol based and exposure to alcohol in combination with physical contact rub bing could cause the print quality to degrade significantly Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 3 Instrument Components and Specifications Tested and recommended print media for the Leica IPS ink jet printer e Important a The use of other print media may result in unsatisfactory print quality and or jamming of slides cassettes during the printing process If the specimen slides you are currently using are not listed above please contact your local Leica Biosystems representative Specimen slides recommended by Leica are e Leica Snowcoat Clipped Corner Slide e Leica Clipped Corner X tra Adhesive Slides Caution Slides made by other manufacturers must be tested before use The test must include the following steps Mechanical compatibility with the instrument Imprint quality Chemical and mechanical resistance of the imprints against the reagents the slides will be exposed to during the subsequent processing steps see also Chapter 3 3 4 Important Leica Biosystems assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any damages suffered as a conse quence of imprints of poor quality or imprints made with non reagent resistant ink Leica IPS 17 3 Instrument Components and Specifications 3 3
58. type All information provided in these Instructions for Use applies only to the instrument type indicated on the cover page A name plate indicating the instrument serial number Is attached to the back of the instrument consult inatruction fer use Attentlon eee instruction fer use mO KONCE Model SN 0417 08 2012 IPS REF 14060133201 100 120V 200 240V 5060Hz 7OOVA Leica Leica Bhi ye Leto iat Hussloch GmbH OG226 Musalacih Made In Germany Fig 1 e Fig 1 is provided as an example only a and shows a valid nameplate for this Instrument with the necessary in formation about instrument type and power requirement The precise data for the various versions is specified in Chapter 3 2 Technical data Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 2 Safet A 2 1 Safety instructions These Instructions for Use include important instructions and information related to the oper ating safety and maintenance of the instrument The Instructions for Use are an important part of the product and must be read carefully prior to startup and use and must always be kept near Make sure to comply with the safety instructions and warnings in this chapter Make sure to read these instructions even if you are already familiar with the operation and use of other products This instrument has been built and tested in ac cordance with the safety regulations for electri cal measuring contro
59. u must have administrator rights to be able to install the printer driver Starting installation di Leica IPS Open the printer folder START gt SETTINGS gt PRINTERS Double click the ADD PRINTER icon The ADD PRINTER WIZARD which guides you through the rest of the installation is started The printer is controlled by the computer to which it is connected there fore MY COMPUTER must be selected Insert the correct information according to your current system in the dialog boxes that follow Click NEXT to move on to the next dialog box Inthe next dialog box an available serial interface COM 1 etc must be selected as the printer only works with RS 232 interfaces Do not select a parallel printer port LPT Next select the printer manufacturer and model Click HAVE DISK to open the INSTALL FROM DISK dialog box Insert the CD containing the printer driver part of standard delivery into the CD ROM drive and enter the following path in the input field X IP Driver IP_ S English for English user interface and con firm with OK X is to be replaced by the letter corresponding to the drive containing the CD 37 4 Instrument Setu 6 Inthe selection window select PRINTERS IP S blue mark s If no or other selectable options are displayed click on HAVE ii DISK to return to the previous dialog box and repeat inserti
60. uctions as defined in these Instructions for Use must be followed when operating or replacing the item marked e Failure to adhere to these instructions may lead to accidents causing personal injury and or damage to the instrument or accessories or destroyed unusable slides e Some instrument surfaces become hot during operation They are marked with this warning label Touching these surfaces may cause burns 10 Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 2 Safety Warnings Instrument operation e The instrument may be operated by trained laboratory personnel only It must only be operat ed for the purpose of its designated use and according to the instructions contained in these Instructions for Use e The instrument is de energized after disconnection of the power supply through the power cable power supply circuit breaker in emergencies disconnect the power plug e Do not touch the chute during operation Risk of injury e Do not open the reflector flap of the flashlight while the instrument is ON risk of burns and blinding e The device operator is obligated to conform to the local workplace limit values and to docu ment them Warnings Cleaning and maintenance e Before any maintenance switch off the instrument and unplug it from power supply e To clean the exterior surfaces use a mild and ph neutral commercial household cleaner You may NOT use Alcohol cleaning materials con
61. ument Setup Configuring the serial port 1 Open the printer folder START gt SETTINGS gt PRINTERS 2 Ifyou right click on the icon of the newly installed printer a quick menu opens up Click on PROPERTIES 3 The PROPERTIES window contains several tabs select the PORTS tab db P S Properties General Pots Scheduling Sharing Securty Device Setting Ce IPS Print to ths Iolar patel Documents wal print bo the fest free checked port Descrpton Prnber sis Local Poul h daike Sle se Local Poi Elon LBA 2 2742 Caution rae Windows 2000 and XP do not ia E Local Poi IPS PL contain the PORTS page ll i ad Brai Saltinat for DOHA Delete Port puina DasBix 3s F Cancel a a mn Aevereed Flow Controt None __ Heb Fig 41 4 The port selected during installation COM 2 in the example here must be highlighted Enable the button ENABLE BIDIRECTIONAL SUPPORT 5 Click on CONFIGURE PORT to open the Ports dialog box Select the corresponding port and click on SETTINGS The SETTINGS FOR dia log box opens up Set BAUD RATE to 57600 Leave all other settings as shown in Fig 41 Leica IPS 39 5 Operation 5 1 Control panel functions el Mag empty Online ink empty Clean Loaded Fig 42 INK EMPTY LED LED oft Sufficient quantity of ink remaining printing is possible without any restrict
62. und 2 short beeping sounds 5 short beeping sounds 5 short beeping sounds The beeper can be deactivated by means of the DIL switches at the back panel of the printer To deactivate the beeper push the switch at the very bottom 60 to the right in the direction of the red arrow in Fig 45 Additionally an alarm can be installed outside the room in which the printer works e The remote alarm device is connected to the printer via a 3 5 mm diameter jack connector optional accessory that is inserted into socket 56 e The remote alarm is triggered if no power Is supplied to the printer or if the power switch at the back panel of the printer is switched off The remote alarm device connected to the instrument must be rat ed at less than 100 mA A maximum voltage of 24 V DC must not be exceeded manufacturer directly For details on how to connect a remote alarm device to the Leica Printer IPS please contact your local Leica sales office or the 47 5 Operation 5 4 Printer driver settings i Page Setup 48 With the Leica IPS slide printer you can print slides from any Windows application allowing the user to individually configure the printing parameters The description below refers to Mi crosoft Wordpad a program that is part of any Windows installation and therefore available on all PCs supported by the printer driver The dialog boxes to be accessed in other program
63. ut completely Then additionally make the following preparations e Open the hood 4 Fig 31 of the printer and loosen the screw of the flash cover e Afterward take out the flash bulb refer to Chapter 4 7 e Close the flash cover and the hood e Use original packaging and securely screw the printer to the baseplate see unpacking instructions e Reinsert the transport anchor 27 see Fig 12 and secure the hood with adhesive tape e Make sure that the instrument Is only transported upright 58 Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 7 Troubleshootin 1 1 Malfunctions Confirm elimination of error ioadeg Leica IPS Tr h If the printer malfunctions during printing a corresponding error cu a code is displayed and simultaneously the LED in the ERROR button starts flashing How to eliminate the problem Determine the cause of the error see error list Chapter 7 3 Remove obstruction s open lid if required Important Remove all slides which are still in the chute in or next to the specimen slide carrier or in the drying module These specimen slides should not be used again Reclose the hood and press the ERROR button to confirm to the printer that the source of the error has been eliminated The printer then verifies whether all processing paths are unobstructed and whether the source of the error has been eliminated lf there are still some obstructions left o
64. uter surfaces Clean the outer surfaces including those of the automated cassette unload station with a mild detergent and subsequently dry with a slightly moistened cloth Do not use any solvents for cleaning the outer surfaces and the lid Instructions for Use V 1 9 RevD 05 2013 6 Cleaning and Maintenance 6 2 Clean print head Preparing the printer Once a week or if message 15 Is displayed the print head must be cleaned manually e Open the printer lid and then press buttons CLEAN and LOADED simultaneously e The print head 72 moves upward to a position approx 1 cm away from the sealing lip Fig 53 e Push the lever 69 upwards then remove the red location plate 70 with the sealing lip Fig 54 e Moisten one of the foam swabs supplied with the instrument 73 with some alcohol Be sure not to use too much alcohol no alcohol may drip into the instrument Never use acetone or xylene Only use alcohol 95 or 100 for cleaning pur poses e Carefully insert the swab 89 into the gap under the print head and apply light pres sure upwards on print head and move the foam swab back and forth Fig 55 approx 10 times This procedure removes dried ink residues Never rotate the swab this can dam age the nozzle plate of the print head Leica IPS 53 6 Cleaning and Mlaintenance Location plate 71 Fig

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