ENCAD 42e, Service Manual

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Maintenance 45
MAINTENANCE
Novajet PROe Series Service Manual
Printer problems can be caused by an accumulation of dirt or other
contamination on the slide shaft. This contamination may lead to
drag on the carrier. Extreme drag results in a “carrier axis failure”
fault and will stop the carrier motion. These problems may be
eliminated by maintaining and cleaning the slide shaft at intervals
determined by the environmental conditions. Do not use any
lubrication.
To clean the slide shaft:
1. Turn the printer OFF and remove the power cord.
2. Raise the printer lid.
3. Moisten a clean cloth or paper wipe with isopropyl alcohol.
4. Wipe the length of the slide shaft with the moistened cloth or
wipe.
5. Manually move the carrier assembly from side to side.
6. Wipe the shaft again to remove any deposits left from the
carrier.
7. Close the cover and reconnect the power cord, turn the
printer ON and perform the PRIME plot. Be sure that the
carrier moves freely on the slide shaft.
Service Station Cleaning
Ink and dust may build up on the service station, resulting in
contamination which may smear the prints. The service station is
cleaned as follows:
1. Turn the printer OFF. Disconnect the power cord and
interface cable.
2. Raise the printer dust cover.
3. Carefully move the carrier toward the center of the printer.