WaxJet 6100, Service Reference Manual

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Priming Printhead
The Printhead used with the Series 6 WaxJet Printer may require
priming during the Daily Start-Up Routine. Priming is the term for
the process of evacuating air out of the wax system and Printhead. If
the wax system or Printhead contain air bubbles, the wax flow will
be inconsistent and, consequently, the print quality will be
inconsistent.
WARNING
The Printhead is very hot and can cause severe burn. Take
extreme care not to touch the Printhead Array plate with
bare skin while system is turned on.
When priming the system, observe the following precautions:
•
The Printhead and Wax System must be at operating
temperature before performing the Priming Procedure.
•
Touching the Printhead or the Wax System when at operating
temperatures can cause injury. The Printhead is heated to
temperatures as high as 135º C (275º F) and will cause severe
burn if touched by bare skin. It is strongly advised that
heat-insulating gloves be worn when carrying out any
maintenance.
•
Do not stand in front of or place hands in front of Printhead
while priming. The hot wax can spray up to 12: or more during
the priming procedure.
1. Place lint-free absorbent material under the nozzle opening.
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