Leica IP C - General Maintenance; Storing the Instrument

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4. Insert the new replacement plate (part of the ink cartridge kit).
Information on how to remove or insert the replacement plate and how to manually clean the print head:
(→ p. 68 – 6.5 Storing the instrument) and (→ p. 64 – 6.2 Cleaning the print head).
6.4 General maintenance
Warning
Only authorized and qualified Leica service personnel may repair the instrument and access the
instrument's internal components.
The Leica IP C printer is virtually maintenance-free.
To ensure smooth operation of the instrument over many years we do recommend the following:
• Clean the instrument thoroughly on a daily basis.
• Regularly remove dust from the ventilation slots on the back of the instrument using a brush or a
small vacuum cleaner.
• Have the instrument inspected once per year by a qualified service engineer authorized by Leica.
• At the end of the warranty period, enter into a service contract. For more information, please contact
your local Leica technical service center.
6.5 Storing the instrument
General rules for storing the instrument:
Period of storage Storing method and required measures
Up to 24 h Instrument can be disonnected from mains, ink cartridge needs to be
closed with red cap (→ "Fig. 58-2") in case of transport but cartridge can
remain inside the printer. No additional measures are required.
24 h to 3.5 months The instrument must remain connected to the power supply with the
power on and the ink cartridge inserted. The ink cartridge can remain in
the printer up to its expiration date. Weekly cleaning is required.
The printer will regularly circulate the ink around the print head to stop
the print head drying out.
3.5 to 6 months Ink cartrigde needs to be replaced with transport cartridge. Instrument
needs to be disconnected from mains.
Note
• You must ensure that the ink cartridge is replaced according to its expiration date.
Warning
A printer may be stored for a maximum of six months after following the procedure described below.
Storing the printer for longer periods may result in damage to the print head.