User’s Guide ValueJet 1608 HS
Periodical maintenance
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Done by end user
The periodical maintenance ensures stable printout quality of the machine.
Perform periodical inspections according to the table below.
Caution
Be sure to wear gloves when working with inks or cleaning liquid.
In case of working with other inks than described in this manual, refer to the
instruction sheet enclosed with the ink to know the periodical maintenance and
its frequency.
N°
Action
Frequency
1
Clean the wiper + soak the head cap
Once a day
2
Clean gap between print head and guide ramps +
nozzle plate edges daily
Once a day
3
Check for condensated water and drain if needed
Once a week
4
Shaking the ink bags
Once a week
5
Clean media guide platen
Once a month
6
Replacing the right spitting box sponge
Once a month
7
Replacing the left spitting box sponge
Every 6 months
8
Clean timing fences
Several times a year
9
Clean P-REAR sensor front surface
Several times a year
10
Clean pressure rollers
Several times a year
Note
Do not insert or drop metal or other objects through openings of the printer. It
could lead to an electric shock and / or fire.
When substances or liquids such as water entered the printer, do NOT use the
printer. It could lead to an electric shock and/or fire. Immediately
Switch OFF the printer.
Disconnect the power plugs from the electric sockets.
Contact your local Mutoh dealer.
Note
The accessory kit, delivered with the printer, contains items to perform the
periodical maintenance (except for cleaning liquid)
If running out of the necessary maintenance equipment, a user maintenance kit
can be ordered. This kit contains all items to perform the periodical
maintenance.
Depending on the ink you are currently using, order the correct cleaning liquid.