Maintenance Procedures
Clean Carriage Underside
Introduction
To maintain optimal print quality, it is important to periodically clean the
underside of the carriage to remove any excess ink. If the buildup of ink is
excessive, it can be transferred to media and thus reduce print quality.
When to do
As part of the daily maintenance at the start of the day, or as needed, clean
any ink that has accumulated on the underside of the carriage.
NOTE
The accumulation of ink on the carriage underside is caused, at least in
part, by static particles from the media. Dust particles and other debris
from the media surface tend to attract ink mist when they have a static
charge. To remove particles and to reduce the static charge buildup on
the media, use a tack cloth and lightly rub the media surface before you
print. You may also need to install a humidifier if humidity is below the
required minimum defined in the Océ Arizona 400 Series Site Preparation
Guide (30% to 70%, non-condensing is the suggested range for operating
the printer).
Before you begin
Make sure the carriage is in the parked position. The carriage and gantry
automatically return to this position after an image is printed.
It is not necessary to turn off the UV lamps as they are shuttered. However,
they will be hot if they are on, so avoid touching them.
Required tools
Cloth-Poly Wipe 10cm x 10cm
NOTE
Safety glasses with side shields, nitrile gloves and a protective apron
must be worn when you handle ink.
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Chapter 12 - Printer Maintenance
User Manual: Arizona (AZ) 440 GT, AZ 440 XT, AZ 460 GT, AZ 460 XT, AZ 480 GT, AZ 480 XT - Rev. B, 4/2013
