Cleaning The Platen - MIMAKI TX500-1800DS Operation Manual

Cleaning the Platen

When you print on an openweave fabric, some parts of ink pass through the fabric and adhere to the platen.
If you are worried about ink stain, clean ink adhering to the platen with water as below.
(about once a week)
• For cleaning the platen, the tank to which dirty water is discharged is required. As this machine is not
equipped with the tank for discharging dirty water, it is necessary for the customer to prepare
separately by yourself.
1
Set the tank for discharging dirty water.
• The hose for discharging dirty water is at the right side of the main
body. Set the plastic tank etc. at the top edge of the hose.
2
Remove the fabric retainer.
• Slide the fabric retainer to the edge of the platen, and remove it.
3
Clean the platen with water.
4
Discharge dirty water pooled in the platen.
• Rotate the handle attached to the hose for discharging dirty water
clockwise, and discharge dirty water pooled in the platen.
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Handle