Gerber SOLARA UV2, Owner'S Manual

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CHAPTER 6 99
Routine Printer Maintenance
CAUTION: Use caution when reaching inside the printer to install a lint-free wipe
(absorbent pad), open the inner head shutter, or swab the heads. The UV lamps and
printer body may be hot.
Head shutter handle in
closed position. Slide
backward to open.
Lint-free wipes in tray
Outer priming door
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Open the priming door at the left side of the printer and install a lint-free wipe (to
absorb any waste ink) in the tray. Press ENTER when done. The display changes to:
OPEN INNER
Head Shutter.
ENTER when done
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Open the inner head shutter by sliding it back to expose the print heads. Press ENTER
when done. The Prime cycle begins automatically and the display changes to:
Priming
In Progress
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During the Prime cycle, ink will drip from the print head that is being primed onto the
lint-free wipe. When complete the display changes to:
Gently swab the
bottom of the heads
with the swab tool.
ENTER when done
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Moistened a swab with several drops of GERBER SOLARA UV2 Cleaning Solution
and blot off excess using a lint-free cloth. Gently wipe the primed print head from
back to front one time. Repeat the swabbing procedure using a new swab moistened
with Cleaning Solution for each print head that has been primed. Dispose of used
swabs according to local laws and regulations. (See following picture)