SlideMate Integration Options
SlideMate Operator Guide, Revision 1.20
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12. SlideMate Maintenance
A periodic and thorough cleaning of your SlideMate is required
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Figure 64 -
- Maintenance spots
12.1.
SlideMate Cleaning Instructions
Due to the subtle but consistent wear and tear of glass slides circulating through the unit, glass
dust will accumulate. It is recommended to clean the unit after every 100 slides printed.
Areas where dust might settle and require cleaning are the output ramp and the jaws (left and
right jaw) that hold the slide during the print process (see figure 63). Use a brush (similar to a
toothbrush) or paper towel along with IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) to wipe clean these surfaces.
Discard the paper towel after each use. The brush can be reused.
Compressed air can also be used to blow some of the dust off but safety precautions must be
taken. Find a place with no other equipment, furniture or people. Point the air flow away from
you and onto the spot in the SlideMate where the dust is.
Q-tips may be used to clean in spots hard to reach. Dip the cue tip in some IPA and reach for
the spot where the dust is. Discard the cue tip after use.
The two horizontal rods can also be wiped clean but with a clean cloth or paper towel ONLY!
Do not use any cleaning agents as that will also remove the lubrication.
