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CHAPTER 4
MAXX 2 Care and Cleaning
Inspecting and refilling the wiper box
CAUTION: When inspecting the wiper box as described in the next paragraph,
verify that there is cleaning film in the wiper box and that all four corners of the
film strips are under the corners of the wiper box. If the film is not completely
seated and under the corners, equipment damage may result.
Inspect the cleaning film in the head wiper box and be certain to keep the head wiper box filled.
Do not over-fill the box; one full package (100) of ThermApprove
printhead cleaning film is
sufficient. Load the package into the head wiper box with the dull (and slightly abrasive) side
facing up toward the printhead. If the wiper box is nearly empty, it may contain small metal
chips, which could damage the printhead during the head cleaning cycle. Refill the wiper box
before it is completely empty and inspect for any contaminates on the surface, which could
damage the printhead.
If you cannot easily fit your hand under the printhead to load the cleaning film in the head
wiper box, you can move the printhead out of the way and park it. On the MAXX 2 control
panel, press and hold the Quick Start key for five seconds. The printhead moves to the left and
stops and the display is
Ready for print job
. After you load more cleaning film, just send a job. The
printhead automatically relocates to the proper position before printing the job
Cleaning the ways, lead screw, and ball screws
Note: To clean the ways and ball screws, remove the left and back covers and open the right
cover.
The MAXX 2 has six ways: two X ways for moving the magnet bars; two Y ways for the
printhead carriage assembly; and two Z ways in the printhead carriage for raising and lowering
the printhead. There is a Z lead screw that raises and lowers the printhead and three ball screws
for the X and Y axis.
Smooth operation of moving parts depend on the ways and lead screws being clean and free of
debris. Use a clean, lint-free cloth to clean the ways, lead screw, and ball screws. Occasionally
−
every two or three months
−
lightly oil the ways and ball screws with light machine oil such as
3-IN-ONE
.
Cleaning the material catching baskets
Use a clean, dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the metal surfaces and the straps of the material catching
baskets.
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