Cleaning The Plotter; General Cleaning; Cleaning The Drive Roller - HP DesignJet 200 Service Manual

Cleaning the Plotter

To maintain the plotter in good operating condition, keep it free of dust accumulation, ink,
and other contamination. Cleaning intervals are determined by the plotter environment and
by the types of plotter supplies used. As with any precision electronics equipment, proper
maintenance will help to ensure reliability and prolong product life.
Disconnect the plotter from the power source prior
W A R N I N G
to performing any maintenance. DO NOT allow
water to run on to electrical components or circuits,
or through openings in the enclosure, as this can
create a shock hazard leading to death or injury.

General Cleaning

Proper general cleaning should include the following:
1 Blow away dust accumulation with compressed air if available.
2 Clean the outer surface of the plotter with a damp sponge or cloth. Use a mild soap and
water solution if necessary. Do not use abrasive cleaners on the window.
3 Wipe the plotter dry with a soft lint free cloth.

Cleaning the Drive Roller

Due to the ink's reflectance, ink spilled on the roller can disrupt the plotter's edge sensing
function. To remove any ink from the roller, perform the following procedure:
1 Connect the plotter to the ac power source.
2 Switch the plotter ON and wait for it to finish initialization.
3 With the window closed and no media loaded, press
stained area of the drive roller is positioned at the top where it can be cleaned.
4 Turn the plotter OFF, disconnect it from the ac power source and raise the window.
5 Apply any common household cleaning solution to a soft, lint free rag and apply it to the
drive roller surface.
6 Thoroughly clean the roller surface.
7 If other areas of the roller have been stained by ink, repeat the above steps.
8 Allow the drive roller to dry.
9 Lower the window, reconnect the plotter to the ac source, turn the plotter on, and load
paper to test that no ink reflections disrupt operation of media loading.
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