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Maintenance 123
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Purging the Printhead of Air Bubbles
If print quality is inconsistent, the Ink Lines or Printhead may have air bubbles that need to be
purged. To remove bubbles from the ink Lines and Printhead, follow the steps for
commissioning the Printhead (see “Commissioning the Printhead” on page 63 ).
External Cleaning
With the exception of the Nozzle Face, the outside surfaces of the Printhead and Controller can
be sprayed with compatible external cleaning fluid and gently wiped clean with a clean cloth.
Never immerse the components in water or cleaning fluids.
ATTENTION: Use only Squid Ink approved fluids for cleaning or flushing the
Nozzle Face. Use only the appropriate cleaning or flushing fluid for the specific ink
being used (see “Inks and Fluids” on page 133 ).
Preparing a CoPilot 500 for Shipping or Storage
Items Needed to Prepare a CoPilot 500 Printhead for Shipping or Storage:
•
Non-Abrasive, Lint-Free Wipes
• Syringe and Tube from Flush Kit (P/N 2001022 for oil-based, P/N 2001083 for solvent-
based)
•
Internal Flush Fluid (see “Inks and Fluids” on page 133 ).
• Waste Ink Receptacle
•
Resealable Plastic Bag
•
Two rubber bands
• 2 Caps (P/N 2006023)
To Prepare a CoPilot 500 Printhead for Shipping or Storage:
1. Thoroughly flush the Printhead (see “Flushing the Printhead” on page 120 ) using the
correct internal flush for the type of ink used (see “Inks and Fluids” on page 133 ).
2. Use air in the syringe to push remaining fluid out of the Printhead.
3. Refill the syringe with air and repeat until the Printhead no longer contains fluid.
4.
Gently spray the Orifice Strip with internal flush fluid.
5. Very gently dab the Orifice Strip with a non-abrasive, lint-free wipe, and use the wipe to
gently remove any fluids from the exterior of the Printhead.