11 Procedure | Labstamp User Guide | PN: 1202.D
3-11 Ink Slide Pouch
3.5.2 Using the forked-end of the Tail Gauge, push it onto the mid-section of the Needle Cartridge.
The tangs of the fork will depress the clip arms to release the Needle Cartridge from the tattoo
head. See Figure 3-9 Tail Gauge Fork-End.
3.5.3 Withdraw the Tail Gauge. The used Needle Cartridge will be retained between the fork tangs.
3.5.4 Install the replacement Needle Cartridge by holding it between your thumb and forefinger, lining-
up the clip arms of the Needle Cartridge with the vertical slots on the tattoo head, and then
gently pushing-in on the body of the Needle Cartridge until the clip arms snap into place. See
Figure 3-8 Install Needle Cartridge.
3.5.5 Press the CHANGE NEEDLE or START button on the front panel of the Applicator Machine to
retract the tattoo head. See Figure 3-7 Change Needle Button. Ensure the small tattoo head
door closes.
3.5.6 Discard used Needle Cartridges into an approved sharps container.
3.5.7 Install the replacement Needle Cartridge as described in Section 3.4- INSTALL THE NEEDLE
CARTRIDGE.
3.6. APPLYING TAIL OIL
IMPORTANT: Prior to tattooing, the mouse tail should be
coated with a layer of Tail Oil. The Tail Oil serves to condition
the skin, enhance needle penetration, and enable excess tattoo
ink to be removed more readily after the tattoo process.
3.6.1 Saturate a cotton-tipped applicator with Tail Oil.
3.6.2 While gently holding the tail, liberally apply a layer of Tail Oil
on the top and sides of the tail that lies across the v-groove of the rubber tail bed. See Figure
3-10 Apply Tail Oil.
3.7. INSERTING THE INK SLIDE
NOTE: The Ink Slides are single-use only and will need to be replaced after
each ID. Once opened, the package of slides must be used within twenty-
four (24) hours or re-sealed otherwise the Ink Slides will dry-out and result in
light or incomplete tattoos when used.
3.7.1 Pull out one Ink Slide from the foil pouch. See Figure 3-11 Ink Slide
Pouch. Verify that ink is present in each of the three (3) ink
compartments. If any of the ink compartments are dried or damaged,
use a different ink slide.
Figure 3-9 Tail Gauge Fork-End
Figure 3-10 Apply Tail Oil
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