Cellink INKREDIBLE - Advanced Features

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5.3 Advanced features
5.3.1 Crosslinking using the UV LED
If you wish you can crosslink bioprints using the built-in UV LED crosslinking system of
the INKREDIBLE 3D Bioprinter. To do so follow these steps:
1. Manually place the UV LED [3] as close as possible to the top of the bioprinted
construct.
2. Select the “Ulies Menu” and press the control knob to enter [8].
3. Select “Turn ON LED” and press the control knob to turn on the UV LED. To turn o
the UV LED curing, simply select “Turn OFF LED” and press the control knob [8].
The crosslinking me will vary depending on the bioink used and the thickness of
layers/construct.
WARNING! Always wear UV protecve goggles and gloves, and secure
the environment of the instrument to other personnel while operang the
INKREDIBLE. All safety equipment, including UV protecve safety goggles,
must be used with the UV curing system.
5.3.2 Bioprinng using dual printheads
To bioprint using dual printheads, rst control the following:
1. When converng your 3D model to G-code, verify that you are using a prole
that supports using dual printerheads.
2. Verify that both cartridges have the same length nozzle aached.
CAUTION! The INKREDIBLE 3D Bioprinter CAN NOT bioprint using
nozzles with dierent lenghts! Doing this can damage your INKREDIBLE
3D Bioprinter!
3. Verify that printhead 1 and printhead 2 are completely level with each other:
-Select the “Ulies Menu” in the menu and enter by pressing the
control knob [8].
-Select “Home printheads” by pressing the control knob [8].
-Select “Raise printheads” by pressing the control knob [8].
-If the printheads are not completely leveled, follow the instrucons
in chapter 8.2.7 “Dual head bioprinng: Printhead 1 and printhead 2 are
not leveled with each other aer the “Raise printheads” opon has been
selected”.