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MAINTENANCE
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SECTION 5
– Maintenance
This section describes maintenance that an experienced operator can perform. If any service or
maintenance is required beyond that which is described in this document, please contact your
local dealer.
Cleaning
WARNING!
TABBER AND FEEDER ARE PRECISION MACHINES THAT SHOULD BE
CLEANED REGULARLY TO INSURE MANY YEARS OF SERVICE. BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, DISCONNECT MACHINES FROM
THEIR POWER SOURCES!
Tabber and Feeder must be cleaned regularly of accumulated paper dust and ink. Depending on
types of media run, paper dust may accumulate within machines and on transport. To clean,
unplug both machines from power receptacle and remove covers.
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Internal Areas: Clean with a vacuum that has a soft brush attachment to help loosen dust
particles. Take care not to damage PC Boards or electrical wiring.
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Exterior: Clean with any standard non-abrasive household cleaner that does not contain
plastic-harming solvents.
CAUTION
NEVER SPRAY OR POUR CLEANERS DIRECTLY ON OR INTO TABBER OR
FEEDER. EXCESS LIQUID COULD HARM ELECTRONIC PARTS.
ALWAYS DAMPEN A RAG WITH CLEANER AND APPLY IT TO PARTS TO
BE CLEANED.
Rollers and Transport Belts
Belts and Rollers can become glazed with paper lint and ink from the media. They should be
regularly cleaned with a mild abrasive household cleaner on a damp cloth.
Avoid using solvents on Rubber Rollers.
Shafts with Movable Parts
All shafts that have parts of the machine moving on them should be cleaned with a soft cloth.
CAUTION
BEARINGS ON MOVING PARTS SUCH AS TAB HEAD 1 AND TRANSPORT
BELT ASSEMBLIES ARE OIL-LESS NYLON. DO NOT PUT ANY SOLVENTS
OR OIL ON THEIR SURFACES.