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1.3 Electrical information
Always connect the Corning® Matribot® Bioprinter to a grounded socket, and use the voltage described in the specifications.
Improper electrical handling can cause equipment damage and personal injury.
1.4 Protective equipment
Always wear gloves and eye protection during bioprinting and UV curing.
Always wear gloves and eye protection while handling hazardous materials, including materials that are toxic, corrosive, or
carcinogenic.
Read the material safety data sheets, packing labels, and the manufacturer’s or distributor’s catalog for all reagents before using the
Corning Matribot Bioprinter.
1.5 Hazardous materials
Consult material safety data sheets, packaging labels, and the manufacturer’s or distributor’s catalog for all reagents before handling
hazardous dispensing materials, such as corrosive materials. Ensure all operators are informed of the material’s characteristics and
its compatibility with the dispensing unit. Always use appropriate safety equipment and attire. It is prohibited to use dispensing
materials with a flash point of 150°C or lower. If you are unsure of a material’s compatibility, contact Corning.
After using ethanol to clean the Corning Matribot Bioprinter, wait at least 60 seconds before bioprinting to ensure that all
flammable vapors are removed.
1.6 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection
The Corning Matribot Bioprinter printbed and printhead are ESD sensitive. Use the following procedures to ensure that no ESD damage is
caused to the printbed, printhead, or internal electronics.
1.6.1 Procedures
Review the procedures to follow when using the Corning Matribot Bioprinter printbed and printhead.
1.6.2 Discharging yourself
Always discharge yourself before touching the printbed or printhead of the Corning Matribot Bioprinter using one of the following methods,
from most effective to least effective:
1. ESD dissipative wrist strap attached to ESD mat or earth ground.
2. ESD dissipative heel strap on ESD dissipative surface.
3. Discharge body-level ESD through surface connected to earth ground. Laminar flow hoods should have this connection through
non-painted and non-anodized surfaces.
4. Wear clothing resistant to building electrostatic charge. Cotton clothing and ESD rated shoes come in multiple forms.
