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T50/T100 PTM – User Guide – Version 2 Issue 1
Maintenance – Ink-Filter Replacement
Ink-Filter Replacement
The
Iink Filter
inside the
Ink-Reservoir
must be replaced every two years or sooner,
dependent upon operating environment. If the PTM is operated in dusty environments it will
require replacement more frequently.
Before starting the following procedure make sure that all warnings and cautions, as listed
under
“Maintenance”
on page 25 are read and adhered to.
Procedure –
Iink Filter
Replacement
1. Close the
Ink-Vent-Screw
.
2. Clean the
Nozzle-Protector-Plate
with a lint free cloth and then screw it on to the front of
the print head, finger tight. Make sure that it is mounted so the text "Gutter", that is
printed on the plate, is positioned at the bottom of the nozzles. It should be mounted as
shown in Figure 25 on page 30.
3. Make sure that all cables are disconnected and that there is no power supplied to the
PTM.
4. Unscrew and remove the
Ink-Bottle
from the
Ink-Inlet
.
5. Make sure that the
Ink-Reservoir-Cap
is securely screwed in to the
Ink-Inlet
, so that no
ink is spilt. Then unscrew and remove the five screws that retain the
Reservoir-Cover
.
Figure 26 - Removing the
Reservoir-Cover
6. Place the PTM so that it is level. Unscrew the
Ink-Reservoir-Cap
and then remove the
Reservoir-Cover.
Screw the
Ink-Reservoir-Cap
back in to its inlet once the cover is
removed.
Reservoir-Cover
Ink-Reservoir-Cap