Maintenance and Repair
Operating Instructions
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10.7
Cleaning the printing system
10.7.1 Necessity of regular cleaning
In order to achieve a sustained high printing quality, the printer’s compo-
nents have to be cleaned on a regular basis during which dirt and deposits
are removed from the assemblies.
Dust, dirt particles and colour pigments may be deposited on the deflection
rollers, leaving visible indentations in the print result like embossing
stamps.
The cleaning work described below is to be carried out in accordance with
the instructions in the table, and therefore should be performed at least
once a day, preferably at the beginning of each shift, but no later than after
8 hours of operation. The list of tasks should be accomplished one by one.
Only the recommended cleaning agents and aids should be used.
For reasons of safety, all of the cleaning work inside the printer that re-
quires the removal of cover panels should be performed by a qualified ser-
vice technician only.
10.7.2 Safety instructions for cleaning
Warning
Risk of injuries due to short circuits or flashovers.
Always keep wet and especially dripping wet cleansers away from
ventilation slits, openings, gaps or joints.
Caution
The solvents and cleaning agents used can be hazardous to your
health.
Operate the printer in well-ventilated spaces only.
Store solvents and cleaning agents in tightly sealed containers.
When handling solvents and cleaning agents, wear personal pro-
tection equipment (safety shoes, protective eyewear and protec-
tive gloves).
Store printing ink, solvents and cleaning agents in closed contain-
ers.
After contact with printing ink, solvents and cleaning agents, wash
the affected areas and change contaminated clothing.
Do not eat or drink at the printer.
Observe the safety data sheets of the substances used.
