SECTION 4
MAINTENANCE
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Print Engine
Areas in Print Engine can become glazed with a buildup of dust, paper lint and accumulated ink and have to be
cleaned regularly. Open Top Cover. Open Clamshell Assembly by releasing two latches. Use a vacuum to pick up
any loose debris.
NOTE:
Be careful around Ink Tray and Capping Station in Print Engine area as accumulated ink may splash onto
other parts of Printer. Take care not to damage PC Boards or electrical wiring.
CAUTION
USE ONLY DEIONIZED/DISTILLED WATER TO CLEAN PRINT ENGINE
COMPONENTS. AVOID CONTAMINATING PRINTHEAD WITH CLEANERS,
LUBRICANTS OR OTHER CHEMICALS.
[A] Grit Rollers:
Clean as needed by moistening
a small hard-bristled brush or toothbrush with
distilled water.
DO NOT
use anything other than distilled water to
clean Rollers.
[B], [B1] Media Sensors:
Paper lint and dust may
build up on Media Sensors.
Use a can of compressed air or a damp (
not wet
) foam
or lint-free cotton swab to gently swab
Exit Sensor
[B]
. Take care not to drip water into Circuit Boards.
Use a clean, dry swab to dab surfaces dry.
NOTE:
Use compressed air to blow dust and debris off
of clear panel over Sensor Receiver at entry end of
Print Engine
[B1]
(
see inset
).
[C] Capping Station Seal and Squeegee.
Clean as needed with distilled water on a damp, lint-free cloth.
Be careful not to splash or drip ink on other parts of Printer.
[D] Printing Platen.
Wipe with distilled water on a damp, lint-free cloth.
Pat dry with a lint-free cloth.
Cleaning Ink Revolver Couplings
1.
First, deprime the system and remove
Printhead Cartridge.
2.
Moisten a foam swab in distilled water.
3.
Insert swab into one of ink channels and rotate swab to
clean chamber.
4.
Use a new swab for each of remaining ink channels until all
10 openings are clean. (
5 on each side.
)
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