Oce arizona 1240 GT, User Manual

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Ink Bags in the Ink Bay
Ink Filters
The printheads in your printer are protected from contaminants in the ink by means of ink filters.
These are easily accessed and can be replaced by the operator when they become blocked with
debris (see the Maintenance section "Change Ink Filters").
NOTE
A loss of pigment when printing a nozzle check or long ink fill times indicates that a filter is
clogged and must be replaced.
How to Store and Handle UV Ink
To ensure print quality and to extend the life of printheads in your printer, UV inks must be
properly handled and stored correctly.
• Inks must be stored within a temperature range of 5 - 30°C (41 - 86°F). Exposure to extreme
temperatures will reduce the expected life of the ink.
• Do not use ink that is past the expiry date.
• Store in cool, dry place and keep away from heat and direct sunlight.
White Ink
If your printer has the white ink option and white is not printed on a regular basis, pigment
settling can occur in the white ink printheads. During periods of white ink inactivity the printer
will automatically try to maintain the white ink channel using the following methods:
• ink recirculating
• spitting
Additional efforts may be required to recover nozzle performance for the white ink printheads.
Arizona Printer Ink
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