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- Page 1 USER GUIDE Labstamp 2.05 SOMARK Innovations, Inc. Diego, CA www.SomarkInnovations.com/Labstamp-support Email: support@somarkinnovations.com Phone: 1-800-430-1243/+1-619-591-8687...
- Page 2 2. Observe all warnings and follow all instructions provided with the product. 3. The suitability of tattooing any particular mouse using the Labstamp System is based upon tail size, specifically tail girth. The range of acceptable tail girths is determined by the Labstamp Tail Gauge.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
AFTER EVERY 50 TATTOOS ....................15 4.4. AT THE COMPLETION OF THE SESSION ................15 Section 5 System Messages ....................16 Section 6 Troubleshooting ...................... 17 Section 7 Applicator Machine Specifications ................20 Overview | Labstamp User Guide | PN: 1202.D... -
Page 4: Section 1 Overview
Cartridge and Needle Cartridge that the user must use. Using the Labstamp System on mice outside of the tail size range will result in light or incomplete tattoos on undersized animals, and it may cause harm to the animal or damage to the Needle Cartridge on oversized mice. -
Page 5: Section 2 Labstamp Components
4 Tail Gripper buttons 5 Tail Grippers 6 V-Groove Tail Guide 7 Tail Bed 8 Tail Cover Alignment Posts 9 Restraint Cartridge Platform (labelled SMALL or LARGE) 10 Handle Figure 2-2 Restraint Cartridge Components Labstamp Components | Labstamp User Guide | PN: 1202.D... - Page 6 Opens the tattoo-head door and extends the tattoo-head and installed Needle Cartridge out of the Applicator Machine. May also be used to retract the tattoo-head after installing a new Needle Cartridge. Labstamp Components | Labstamp User Guide | PN: 1202.D...
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Page 7: Section 3 Procedure
Set-up the tattooing area with the supplied Applicator Machine, Restraint Cartridge(s), Tail Gauge, Ink Slides (keep in foil pouch until ready to tattoo), Needle Cartridge(s), and Tail Oil. See Figure 3-1 Labstamp System 3.1.2 Obtain a small dish, cotton tipped applicators, and gauze. - Page 8 With the tail gripper buttons still pressed open, pull the Figure 3-4 Restraining a mouse mouse gently against the back wall of the Red Dome. Release the tail gripper buttons to secure the mouse. You may now release the mouse tail. Procedure | Labstamp User Guide | PN: 1202.D...
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Page 9: Determining The Correct Restraint And Needle Cartridge Combination
Machine. The 5th slot on the far left of the Tail Gauge has the international circle-slash symbol above it. It identifies mice that are too small to be used in the Labstamp System at this time. 3.3.1 To measure the tail, position the mouse tail across the v-groove of the rubber tail bed. -
Page 10: Install The Needle Cartridge
If this happens, the needle may interfere with the operation of the Applicator. Do not install another needle or attempt to operate the Labstamp System. Contact SOMARK for further assistance. If you are changing a previously installed Needle Cartridge, proceed to Section 3.5 CHANGING THE NEEDLE CARTRIDGE 3.4.1... -
Page 11: Applying Tail Oil
Pouch. Verify that ink is present in each of the three (3) ink compartments. If any of the ink compartments are dried or damaged, use a different ink slide. Figure 3-11 Ink Slide Pouch Procedure | Labstamp User Guide | PN: 1202.D... -
Page 12: Placing The Tail Cover
RESTRAINT CARTRIDGE STATUS light: 3.9.3.1 The Restraint Cartridge is properly installed when the Figure 3-15 Load Restraint Cartridge RESTRAINT CARTRIDGE STATUS light changes from red to green. 3.9.4 You are ready to apply a tattoo. Procedure | Labstamp User Guide | PN: 1202.D... -
Page 13: Selecting The Id Method / Entering The Id
0 2 A 9 9 Z A 0 Z 1 B 0 9 Z 9 Z _ _ A A _ Z Z Z _ _ Z _ A A Z Z Z Procedure | Labstamp User Guide | PN: 1202.D... -
Page 14: Apply The Tattoo
Figure 3-19 Tattoo Complete instruction on cleaning the System. IMPORTANT: If the Labstamp machine is to be moved or transported after the tattoo session has been completed, it is advisable to park the machine tattoo head in the Needle Change position. -
Page 15: Section 4 Cleaning & Maintenance
Section 4 Cleaning & Maintenance For best results and to preserve the life of your Labstamp System, please ensure the following: 4.1. AT LEAST EVERY 10 TATTOOS 4.1.1 Clean the Needle Cartridge. 4.1.1.1 Press the “Change Needle” button. Wait for the tattoo head to emerge. -
Page 16: Section 5 System Messages
Wait until the tattoo head stops before attempting to change the Needle Cartridge. AUTO INCREMENT The Auto Increment option has been turned on. MODE ON AUTO INCREMENT The Auto Increment option has been turned off. MODE OFF System Messages | Labstamp User Guide | PN: 1202.D... -
Page 17: Section 6 Troubleshooting
Turn off the Applicator Machine. Wait 5 seconds. Then turn the Applicator Machine on. If this does not resolve the issue, note the Labstamp alert message that appears on the LCD screen and the Applicator’s serial number and contact SOMARK or your local support representative. - Page 18 Keypad Faceplate. 6.3.1.2. With the Top Cover engaging the Faceplate, lower the rear of the Top Cover until it rests on the silver-coloured Backplate in back. 6.3.1.3. Release the Top Cover. Troubleshooting | Labstamp User Guide | PN: 1202.D...
- Page 19 6.3.14. Plug the power cord back into the back of the Machine. 6.3.15. Turn ON the power using the rocker switch in the back of the Machine. The Machine is now ready for use. Troubleshooting | Labstamp User Guide | PN: 1202.D...
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Page 20: Section 7 Applicator Machine Specifications
Power source 120V, 60Hz Power consumption 1.5A (max) Operating temperature 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) ENVIRONMENTAL Storage temperature -4°C to 122°C (-20°C to 50°C) Operating relative humidity 90% max. (non-condensing) Applicator Machine Specifications | Labstamp User Guide | PN: 1202.D...
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