Leica LPC Operating Manual
Operating Manual
Leica LPC
V1.0 English - 06/2010
Always keep this manual with the instrument.
Read carefully before working with the instrument.
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Laser Printer for
Cassettes
NOTE
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Table of Contents
1. Important Information ................................................................................................................ 5
2. Safety ............................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Safety notes ................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Warnings ...................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Instrument Components and Specifications....................................................................... 10
3.1 Overview – instrument components ...................................................................................... 10
3.2 Technical data ........................................................................................................................... 12
4. Instrument Setup ...................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Unpacking instructions............................................................................................................. 14
4.2 Standard delivery ...................................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Assembling the filter unit ......................................................................................................... 16
4.4 Cassettes .................................................................................................................................... 19
4.5 Installation site requirements.................................................................................................. 20
4.6 Operating the printer................................................................................................................. 21
4.7 Loading the cassette magazines ............................................................................................ 23
4.8 Electrical connection ................................................................................................................ 24
5. Cleaning and Maintenance .................................................................................................... 25
5.1 Cleaning the laser lens ............................................................................................................. 25
5.2 Cleaning the filter inlet tubes ................................................................................................... 27
5.3 Cleaning the optical sensors ................................................................................................... 28
5.4 Changing the filters ................................................................................................................... 29
5.4.1 Replacing the prefilter .............................................................................................................. 30
5.4.2 Replacing the main filter .......................................................................................................... 32
5.5 Replacing fuses ......................................................................................................................... 35
6. Optional Accessories .............................................................................................................. 36
7. Appendix A – Laser Safety .....................................................................................................38
7.1 Laser hazard classes ................................................................................................................ 38
7.2 Inspection measures for laser classes .................................................................................. 40
7.3 Biological effects of laser beams ........................................................................................... 41
7.3.1 Eye injuries ................................................................................................................................. 41
7.3.2 Thermal injury ............................................................................................................................ 41
7.3.3 Skin injuries ................................................................................................................................ 42
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1. Important Information
Symbols in the text and their meanings
Dangers,
warnings and cautions appear in a
gray box and are marked by a warning
triangle .
Notes,
i.e. important user information appear
in a gray box and are marked by an information symbol .
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Numbers in parentheses refer to item
numbers in illustrations.
Function keys to be pressed on the
touch screen are written in bold-print
capital letters.
Warning! Laser radiation
Invisible laser radiation, avoid exposing the eyes or skin to direct or scattered radiation.
Intended use
The Leica LPC Laser Cassette Printer is used
solely to print identifying marks on LPC tissue
cassettes.
• The instrument has been designed for use in
pathology, histology, cytology, toxicology and
similar laboratories, and there only for laser
printing of LPC tissue cassettes.
• The LP C Laser Cassette Printer is used to create an individual identification mark in the form
of a high-resolution linear barcode, two-dimensional barcode and text on LPC cassettes
to prevent errors due to incorrectly identified
cassette blocks or specimen slides due to illegible handwriting.
• The instrument may be operated only according to the instructions contained in this manual.
Any other use of the instrument is considered
improper!
Qualification of personnel
• The Leica LPC Laser Cassette Printer may be
operated only by trained laboratory personnel.
• All laboratory personnel designated to operate the Leica instrument must read this Operating Manual carefully and must be familiar
with all technical features of the instrument
before attempting to operate it.
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All information contained in this Operating Manual applies solely to the instrument type listed on
the cover page.
A nameplate indicating the instrument serial number is attached to the rear side of the instrument.
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2. Safety
Be sure to comply with the safety instructions and warnings provided in this chapter.
Be sure to read these notes even if you are already familiar with the operation and use of other
Leica products.
2.1 Safety notes
This Operating Manual contains important instructions and information regarding the operational safety and maintenance of the instrument.
The Operating Manual is an important part of the
product, and must be read carefully prior to startup and use and must always be kept near the
instrument.
This instrument has been built and tested in accordance with the safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use.
In order to maintain this condition and ensure
safe operation, the operator must observe all the
instructions and warnings contained in this instruction manual.
If additional requirements on accident
prevention and environmental protection
exist in the country of operation, this instruction manual must be supplemented
by appropriate instructions to ensure
compliance with such requirements.
The protective devices on both instrument and accessories may neither be removed nor modified. Only service personnel qualified by Leica may repair the instrument and access the instrument’s internal components.
For current information on applicable
standards, please refer to the instrument’s CE declaration and visit:
http://www.leica-microsystems.com
2.2 Warnings
The safety devices installed in this instrument by the manufacturer only constitute the basis for
accident prevention. Primarily responsible for accident-free operation is above all the institution
which owns the instrument and, in addition, the designated personnel who operates, services or
repairs the instrument.
To ensure trouble-free operation of the instrument, make sure to comply with the following instructions and warnings.
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Warnings – Transport and installation
• Only connect the instrument to a grounded power socket. The protective effect may not be
eliminated by an extension cable without a protective grounding conductor.
• Do not operate in rooms with explosion hazard.
• Exposure to extreme temperature changes between storage and installation locations and
high air humidity may cause condensation inside the instrument. In this case, a two-hour
waiting period must be maintained before switching on the instrument. Failure to comply
with this may cause damage to the instrument.
• The Leica LPC Laser Cassette Printer and the corresponding software must be installed at
the customer's location by trained Leica employees and the instrument performance must be
checked.
• Contact your Leica representative before changing the location of the Leica LPC Laser Cassette Printer.
Hazards – Safety regulations on the instrument itself
• Safety instruction labels on the instrument marked with a warning triangle indicate that the
correct operating instructions (as described in this manual) must be followed when operating or replacing the instrument component bearing the label.
• Failure to adhere to these instructions may lead to accidents causing personal injury and/or
damage to the instrument or accessories.
2. Safety
Warnings – Working at the instrument
• The instrument may be operated by trained laboratory personnel only. It must only be operated for the purpose of its designated use and according to the instructions contained in this
manual.
• In the event of an emergency, switch off the power switch and unplug the instrument from
the power supply.
• Do not touch the ramp during operation. Risk of injury.
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2. Safety
Warnings – Cleaning and maintenance
• Before any maintenance, switch off the instrument and unplug it from power supply.
• Do not use alcohol, detergents containing alcohol (window cleaner!), abrasive cleaning
powders and/or solvents containing acetone or xylene for cleaning. Xylene or acetone will
damage the finished surfaces!
• Prevent liquids from entering the interior of the instrument while the instrument is being
cleaned or during operation.
Warnings – Chemical safety
• Never use the Leica LP C Laser Cassette Printer without ensuring that the filter unit is connected properly and is working. Otherwise, the instrument will malfunction and expel harmful dust particles.
Warnings – Optical/laser safety
• Invisible laser radiation, avoid exposing the eyes or skin to direct or scattered radiation
• CLASS 1 laser product using a CLASS 4 embedded laser (5 W, 10.57 – 10.63 µm)
• The laser beam is emitted by the lens, which is approximately 12.5 cm from the cassette in
printing position.
• Never attempt to operate the Leica LPC Laser Cassette Printer without the protective cover in
place.
• Never attempt to bypass any of the safety devices on the instrument.
• Never attempt to disassemble or repair the laser head. Contact the Leica service technician
in case of malfunctions.
• Each of the actions listed above can result in long-term eye or skin injury.
Warnings – Operational reliability
• Do not attempt to install the Leica LP C Laser Cassette Printer or to change the location. Otherwise, loss of data and/or malfunctions of the instrument may result. For cassette printer installation, contact a Leica representative.
• Do not attempt to install or reinstall the control software of the Leica LP C Laser Cassette
Printer. Otherwise, loss of data and/or malfunctions of the instrument may result. For software installation, contact your Leica representative.
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• Never use the Leica LP C Laser Cassette Printer without ensuring that the filter unit is connected properly and is working. Doing so will cause the instrument to malfunction and expel
harmful dust particles.
• Always set up the Leica LP C on a stable, flat surface. Set up the LP C Laser Cassette Printer
so that the front and rear operating elements are easily accessible to the operator.
• Remember that minor color changes can occur in LPC cassettes if these are exposed to reagents that contain Picric acid, e.g. Bouin's fixative.
• Remember that text imprinted on Leica LP C cassettes can become illegible or be lost if these
are exposed for long periods to solutions that contain strong acids. Decalcification processes of tissue in Leica LPC cassettes that involve strong acids such as nitric acids, must be
checked by the users before implementation.
Warnings – Electrical safety
• Connect only the Filtronic GD80 filter unit provided with your LPC cassette to the exhaust
output (100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1 A max.).
• The supply cable of the Leica LP C must be connected to a grounded socket only. Ensure that
the Leica LPC Laser Cassette Printer is installed such that the power supply cable on the rear
side of the instrument can be removed easily.
• The supply cable of the Leica LPC must be connected to a grounded socket only. Use only
the power supply cable provided.
2. Safety
Warnings – Mechanical safety
• Never attempt to operate the Leica LP C Laser Cassette Printer without the protective cover
in place.
• Never attempt to bypass any of the safety devices on the instrument.
• In addition to the Class 4 Laser, the instrument contains moving machine parts that can injure
the user if the instructions above instructions are not observed (see Chap. 7 - Appendix A on
page 38).
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3. Instrument Components and Specifications
3.1 Overview – instrument components
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1 - Basic instrument
2 - Monitor (optional)
3 - Cassette magazine
4 - Housing for the mirror device
of the laser
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5 - Scanner (optional)
6 - Output chute for cassettes
7 - Online button
8 - Power LED
9 - Emergency stop button
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Rear panel and electrical connections
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10 - Identification label
11 - Warning sticker: CLASS 1, laser product
12 - Serial connection
13 - No. for software upgrade
14 - USB port
15 - Network connection
16 - Main switch/toggle switch
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17 - Secondary fuses
18 - Power supply connection
19 - Key switch
20 - Power supply connection for filter unit
21 - Connecting port for hose on filter unit
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3. Instrument Components and Specifications
3.2 Technical data
General
Approvals: The instrument-specific approval marks are located on the
rear side of the instrument next to the identification label.
Nominal voltage: 100 to 240 V +/- 10%
Nominal frequency: 50/60 Hz, 3 A
Classification: Pollution degree 2
Overvoltage installation category II
Laser classification: Class 1 sealed-tube laser,
5-watt output (see Appendix)
Secondary fuses: 2 x F 5 AL, 250 V
Operating temperature range: 5 °C to 40 °C
Relative humidity: 10 % to 80 %, non-condensing
Barcode compatibility: Code 128, Code 39, DataMatrix, PDF417
Connectivity to computer: USB, Ethernet, Serial
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions of basic instrument
Width x depth x height: 254 mm x 457.2 mm x 355.6 mm
Height (with magazine): 635 mm
Weight
Basic instrument: 19.5 kg
Filter unit approx. 13 kg
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3. Instrument Components and Specifications
Dimensions of filter unit:
Width x depth x height: 210 mm x 490 mm x 460 mm
Electrical requirements: The filter unit is powered directly
by the cassette printer.
Filter compatibility: Use filters developed specially for this filter unit only. Contact a Leica employee
for ordering instructions.
Performance
Loading capacity: up to 70 cassettes/magazine
Printing speed
Printing batch jobs: 3-6 seconds (cassette to cassette)
Single-cassette printing: 8 s per cassette
depending on the type of printing
(positive or inverted)
Printing
Print resolution: 200 lines at 25.4 mm each
Printing medium: Leica LP C cassettes exclusively
PC system requirements
PC (100 % IBM-compatible computer)
Pentium 400 MHz
Windows XP, 7 *
50 MB of available hard drive space
64 MB RAM
1 serial port, USB or Ethernet (for connecting the printer)
Color monitor (800 x 600 or higher resolution recommended)
CD or DVD drive**
* Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/Vista are no longer supported by LabeLase® Producer. This does not necessarily mean that
the software will not run on these platforms, but we cannot guarantee that it will, nor do we offer technical support if not
everything works.
** If your computer does not have its own drive, copy the installation instructions to a USB stick, from which you can then
carry out the installation.
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