Illinois Tool Works 5750-440, Operation Manual

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OPERATIONS MANUAL – 5750440 – REVISION D
Startups & Shutdowns
B6
Overnight Shutdown
To keep the printheads running smoothly, spray the printhead face
with Maintenance Spray and use a cloth to catch the fluid as it runs off the
faceplate.
D
O NOT WIPE THE FACEPLATE
.
Overnight Startup
Spray Maintenance spray onto a clean, lint-free cloth and wipe the face
plate of the printhead. Purge with ink by pressing PURGE. If any of the
channels are not ejecting ink, follow the directions on B3, Purging a Single
Channel.
Shutdown for Seven Days or More
For shutdowns lasting a week or longer, it may be necessary to flush all
printheads with Conditioner. Flush and thoroughly purge the printhead.
Keep a cloth handy for wiping up excess ink.
1
1
Remove the ink can and attach the effluent bottle kit (5750-503) to the
male fitting on the back of the printhead. Make sure that the valve on the
effluent line is closed.
2
2
Insert a can of Conditioner in the ink receptacle.
3
3
Open the valve in the effluent line. Allow the liquid to empty into the
effluent bottle until it runs clear.
4
4
Close the valve in the effluent line and disconnect it from the ink outlet in
the back of the printhead.
5
5
Hold a clean wipe in front of the printhead and press PURGE several times
to clean printhead orifices.
6
6
Insert the ink can.
If You Purchased Spare Printheads
Spare printhead(s) should be circulated into operation on a regular basis. Rotate the printheads every
couple of months to keep them performing up to expectations. Rotating spare printheads prevents
hardening of the internal printhead components, making startup much easier. Before returning a spare
printhead to the shelf, please be sure to thoroughly flush with conditioner.
CAUTION
1. Use only water-based
porous inks, identified
with
black fittings, for
porous printers with
black receivers.
2. DO NOT SHAKE THE
INK CAN
.
CAUTION
1. Use only alcohol-based
non-porous inks, identified
with
red fittings, for non-
porous printers with red
receivers.
2. DO NOT SHAKE THE INK
CAN
.