Automatic Head Cleaning; Manually Cleaning The Printhead - Gerber MAXX 2 Owner's Manual

Automatic head cleaning

The MAXX 2 performs an automatic head cleaning by wiping the printhead across the cleaning
film in the wiper box before printing each job. While the cleaning occurs, the light above the
CLEAN HEAD key flashes. You have the ability to manually initiate the sequence by pressing
the CLEAN HEAD key (even in the middle of printing a job).
The MAXX 2 counts the number of cleanings, and after a preset number, displays
. When you press the function key to view the error, the display is
detected message
change head cleaning pad.
in the head wiper box.
CAUTION: After you remove the top cleaning pad, verify that there are pads in the
wiper box and that all four corners of the fresh pad are under the corners of the
wiper box. If the cleaning film is not completely seated and under the corners,
equipment damage may result. Check that there are no small bits of dirt or metal
chips on the cleaning film. These small particles of dirt of metal chips can cause
serious damage to the printhead.
Even though the MAXX 2 automatically cleans the printhead, you should still manually clean
the printhead every day. See the following instructions.

Manually cleaning the printhead

NOTE: Because head cleaning is automatic, the frequency of manual cleaning with the pink
ThermApprove cleaning film is very low. Cleaning with an alcohol pad should be done more
often − up to several times per day if the MAXX 2 is printing all day. Use the following
procedures for cleaning with both the pink cleaning film and the alcohol pad. The use of heavily
pigmented foil such as white may require more frequent cleaning.
CAUTION: When cleaning the printhead (or any time you have the cover of the
MAXX 2 open), you increase the chance of contaminates such as sand or dirt
adhering to the cleaning pad or platen. Inspect these areas carefully after cleaning to
guard against possible printhead damage.
Before cleaning the printhead, the printhead carriage must be parked (stopped at the far right of
the MAXX 2). Open the right end cover to see the printhead carriage and printhead.
Open the right side cover and remove the top cleaning pad (pink film)
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