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Leica IP S
Instrument Components and Specifications 3
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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 (positively
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.
Specimen slides with a white printed surface should be checked for print quality and ink resistance
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
• 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")).
• Slides to be used in the printers must be stored appropriately in closed containers and protected from
dust and moisture.
• Positively charged slides stick to each other so they require special handling to insure reliable
mechanical handling by the instrument.
• When the print job is complete, the printed surface 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 (rubbing) could cause the print quality to degrade significantly.
Tested and recommended print media for the Leica IP S ink jet printer
Note
The use of other print media may result in unsatisfactory print quality and/or jamming of slides/
cassettes during the printing process!
If the slides/cassettes you are currently using are not listed below, please contact your local Leica
representative.
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