SlideMate Integration Options
SlideMate Operator Guide, Revision 1.20
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12.2.
Handling Precautions
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The Heater Line on the print head is the lowest point on the print head (the point that is directly on
top of the slide when the print head comes down). It is made from a ceramic glaze that can be
cracked. Avoid striking or dragging the tip of the print head with cracked slides or any objects
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Residue on Heater Line should be removed with ethanol or IPA to avoid corrosion
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Do not touch the Heater Line surface with bare hand to avoid corrosion
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Please use slides that are free from Na+, K+, and CI- ions and of which reliability is fully
evaluated to avoid corrosion
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Heater surface should be free from any condensation to avoid corrosion. In case condensation
is found, please turn off the printer until condensation evaporates
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Use extreme caution when removing any jammed slides and ribbon as there may be a piece of
broken glass that is not readily visible
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Using excessive force to free a jammed slide may result in broken glass flying into your eyes
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Touching the print head Heater Line while the printer is printing will cause severe burns
12.3.
Removing a jammed slide from under the print head
1. Power SlideMate OFF. Remove the ribbon and slides from the Slide Holder.
2. The print head moves up and down approximately 10 mm. If the print head is not in the up position
move it up by pushing Ribbon Printer Output Guide (see Figure 5)
3. Look for the jammed object and try to slip it clear along its length while holding it on its flat sides.
4. If the slide moves slightly but does not have enough room to come clear it may be necessary to
push the parts that normally carry the slide (Slide Handling Mechanism) left or right.
5. To move to the left, press the black plastic part in (Figure 64) to the left.
6. To move to the right, press the roller part in (Figure 65) to the right
Figure 65 -
Push this steel jaw to the left with the power off to move left
