Leica IP S - Inserting New Ink Cartridge

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Leica IP S
Cleaning and Maintenance 6
6.3.2 Inserting the new ink cartridge
1. Take a new ink cartridge from the carton and remove the plastic packaging.
2. Carefully shake the ink cartridge 2 to 3 times.
3. Pull the red retaining bracket forward and insert a new ink cartridge about halfway into the
slot.
4. Follow the information on the flag attached to the ink cartridge.
5. Open the red protective cap (→ "Fig. 35-3") one turn counterclockwise.
6. Fully insert the ink cartridge into the slot.
6.3.3 Removing the protective cap
1. Unscrew the red protective cap all the way, remove the information flag and place the red
protective cap in the recess provided on the ink cartridge (→ "Fig. 54-4").
2. Upon completion, make sure that the red retaining bracket is in the correct position
(→ "Fig. 36-1") and close the cover plate. 88 is displayed on the control panel.
Note
Never press the CLEAN button while a new or used ink cartridge is in the instrument!
3. On the control panel press LOADED (→ "Fig. 38-5").
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. 61 – 6.5 Storing the instrument) and (→ p. 57 – 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 S 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: