e-mark create marking device
Chapter 5 Operation
CODI Standard 1.0
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Operating and Maintenance Manual
5.4 Automatic cleaning cycle
Print head cleaning is required for optimum device performance. This can be run automatically and manually.
Print head cleaning:
A print head cleaning cycle is automatically activated when the e-mark create is taken from the docking station. Ink
drops in picolitre range (depending on the downtime) are released when the device is raised. These are dispersed
as a thin mist in the air. This is necessary to ensure constant print quality. This process can also be found inside an
inkjet printer. Do not rotate the e-mark create directly after raising from the docking station. The automatic cleaning
cycle is run when the e-mark create is in a level position. No print head cleaning is completed for safety reasons if
the e-mark create is rotated more than 90°.
Do not touch the e-mark create print head. Do not place on or immediately above light surfaces or clothing
– ink
stains can be hard to wash out!
If ink gets into the print head rest pad, it can stick together. This may happen if the e-mark create has just been
removed from the docking station (print head cleaning is activated) and is returned to the docking station without
printing. Always print on a suitable surface after removing.
Fig. 24: Colour sample released by
automatic print head cleaning
Fig. 25: Do not direct towards eyes, face or skin. Light irritation possible
CAUTION!
Possible hazard from substances, slight eye and skin irritation from ink.
Do not direct the print head towards the eyes, face or skin. Do not open the ink
cartridge. Do not swallow! Keep ink cartridge out of the reach of children.
The print head and housing must always be placed in the docking station when not in use to prevent drying out.
The docking station contains a special pad with rubber lips to prevent drying out.