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CLEANING AND REPLACING FILTERS
There are several filters on the ProX 500 and MQC System that need to be cleaned or replaced periodically. It is suggested that each of
them be checked weekly and replaced as necessary:
ProX 500 Filters
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Air Processing Module Filter
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2-Stage Powder Filter (“Sock” Filter and Hepa Filter)
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Electrical Enclosure Filter
MQC System Filters
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2-Stage Powder Filter (“Sock” Filter and Hepa Filter)
Exhaust Processing Module Filters
Tools and Supplies
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Tack cloth
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New filters
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Non-Ignition vacuum cleaner
The exhaust processing module filters gas moving through the print chamber. You access these filters from the back of the printer by
loosening the thumb screws and removing the panel .
To clean or replace the filters:
Air Processing Module
Active Charcoal Filter
Particulate Filter
1 . Open the top back doors of the printer .
2 .
Unscrew the filter cover.
3 .
Remove the filters and clean them using a
vacuum cleaner or cloth; or, replace them with
new filters.
4 .
Replace the filter cover.
5 . Close the printer doors .