
Daily Maintenance
Operation Instructions Rockhopper Printer
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AP-75024 Rev. 1.2. – 18/08/2002
CLEANING THE HEAD CLEANING WIPER.
When the head is cleaned and the type of ink is changed frequently, waste matter clinging
to the cleaning wiper may cause the printing to become faint or blemished. In such case,
you should clean the cleaning wiper.
Step 1:
Switch off the power, lower the hold lever and bring the head to the middle.
Caution:
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Do not move the head with the hold lever up. The head and media
keeper blade may touch, causing damage and poor printing quality.
Step 2:
Clean the cleaning wiper backwards and forwards two or three times with the cloth for
cleaning the cleaning wiper.
1. Head cap unit
2. Cleaning wiper
Caution:
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Clean without your hand coming into direct contact with the head cap
unit, which is near the cleaning wiper. Otherwise oil may get on the
cleaning wiper and it will be unable to clean the head properly.
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Do not lift up the cleaning wiper when you are cleaning it. Otherwise it
is unable to clean the head properly.
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The cleaning wiper and its surroundings will be soiled with waste
liquid. Be careful not to dirty your hands and clothes.
Step 3:
Return the head to its former position at the right hand end of the printer.
Caution:
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The head may be damaged by drying ink, etc. if it is not returned to the
right hand end of the printer.