| FAQ: Leica IP C and IP S cassette/slide printing systems |
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How long will an ink cartridge last? |
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It depends on how the instrument is used. If the majority of the jobs are "single prints", the ink will be used faster because the printer performs a "cleaning cycle" after every job. When "batch printing" is selected, the ink will last lon read more ... |
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What is the volume of ink in the ink cartridge and the volume of cleaning fluid in the cleaning fluid cartridge? |
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The ink cartridge has a volume of 310 ml and the cleaning fluid cartridges have a volume of 120 ml. |
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Why do we perform cleaning cycles? |
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Cleaning cycles are performed in order to guarantee that the nozzles of the printing head remain free of dried ink. They are automatically performed after every printing job and when the printer is not in use. |
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Can I refill the ink cartridge using commercially available jet printer ink? |
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No. The ink used by the IP C and IP S is special ink that is chemically resistant and has to be ordered from an authorized representative of Leica Microsystems. |
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