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Leica IP S
Instrument Setup 4
4. The print head (→ "Fig. 31-2") moves upward to a position approx. 1 cm away from the sealing
lip (→ "Fig. 31").
5. Raise the lever (→ "Fig. 31-1"), then remove the black transport plate (→ "Fig. 31-3") and insert
the replacement plate (→ "Fig. 32-1") required for printing.
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Fig. 31
Warning
Do not reinstall a used transport plate (→ "Fig. 32-2"), as it will no longer completely seal the print
head.
To prevent damage to the print head, always use the red replacement plate (→ "Fig. 32-1") when
printing.
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Fig. 32
6. Push the small lever (→ "Fig. 31-1") back down into its original position.
7. Press any key of the control panel (→ "Fig. 33-1") to reposition the print head and make the
printer ready to operate.
Caution
If no key is pressed, the print head will close automatically 150 seconds after opening to prevent
it from drying out. An acoustic signal (5 beeps) will sound after 120 seconds, after which the final
30 seconds will be counted down on the display (→ "Fig. 33-2").