Somark LABSTAMP Quick Start Manual

L A B S T A M P
By Somark
1
SELECT THE CORRECT RESTRAINT & NEEDLE CARTRIDGE
Step 1: Make an initial selection of the
Restraint Cartridge (SMALL or LARGE)
based upon whether mice are young
adult, or adult.
SMALL
START
HERE
Important Note: The Tail Gauge is to be held vertically and square with respect to the tail. Use the Tail Gauge on each
mouse. Do not rely on age or weight to determine Restraint and Needle Cartridges.
2

INSTALL/CHANGE THE NEEDLE CARTRIDGE (50 IDs maximum)

With the Applicator Machine
Step 1:
powered ON, press the CHANGE NEEDLE
button.
3

INSTALL INK SLIDE INTO TAIL COVER

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formats. Visit www.labstamp.com. For support call
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Pick up a mouse by its tail and place
Step 2 :
it on the Restraint Cartridge platform.
Depress the tail grippers on the red dome
cover, position it over the mouse tail, and
release grippers.
LARGE
Change the Needle Cartridge by
Step 2:
pressing the forked end of the Tail Gauge
onto the Needle Cartridge. (If no Needle
Cartridge is installed, proceed to Step 3.)
(Note: Ink Slides are single-use only.)
Clean the Tail Cover bottom of any debris that would prevent the bottom surface from
Step 1:
fully contacting the Restraint Cartridge platform.
Insert a new Ink Slide into the Tail Cover, ensuring that the two (2) positioning holes align.
Step 2:
Step 3 :
and starting with the smallest slot on the
left, to the largest slot on the right of the
Tail Gauge, determine the slot that fits the
tail. The fit may be snug, but not tight.
Do not use force.
Read the Tail Gauge to confirm the correct Restraint
Step 4:
Cartridge (SMALL OR LARGE) is used and to
select the correct Needle Cartridge
(YELLOW or GREEN dot).
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Hold the tail across the v-groove,
Install the appropriate Needle
Step 3:
Cartridge on the gun-head.
Press the CHANGE NEEDLE or
Step 4:
START button to retract the Needle
Cartridge.