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G5581A Microplate Labeler Quick Guide
Figure
Printer front view: (
1
) cover and (
2
) touchscreen
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Cover
. Opens to provide access for cleaning the printer components and changing
the media.
•
Touchscreen
. Displays the Ready message and provides access to the
Help
menu that contains how-to videos for maintaining the printer. Service-related
messages are also displayed on the touchscreen,
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Before you start
Ensure that you have the Agilent Microplate Labeler Media Kit. The kit contains a one-
to-one quantity of ribbon and labels so that you can replace them at the same time. The
kit contents are roll of labels, thermal transfer ribbon, empty ribbon core (functions as a
spool to rewind the used ribbon), and cleaning pen
WARNING
The printhead can be hot after use. Allow the printhead to cool before changing the
ribbon.
Open the printer cover to gain access for loading the labels and ribbon.
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