Clean The Encoder Strip Daily; Clean Capping Station And Wiper Daily - Epson Fast T-Jet 3 PLUS User Manual

T-Jet3 PLUS User's Manual

Clean the Encoder Strip DAILY

Press the Ink button to move the Print Carriage
off of the Capping Station. Manually move the
carriage to the center of the print bed. This will
allow you to clean the Capping Station side of
the Encoder Strip.
You can use foam-tipped swabs, water,
glass cleaner or cleaning fl uid, but for best
results use Isopropyl Alcohol Pads. Do NOT use
Rubbing Alcohol pads. Wrap the Alcohol Pad
around both sides of the Encoder strip and move the Pad in both directions. If
the pad becomes black then use a new pad and clean the Encoder strip
again. Press the Ink button again to move the Print Carriage back to the
Capping Station. Clean the rest of the Encoder Strip.
Allow the Encoder strip to AIR DRY.
The Encoder Strip is actually CLEAR with small marks on it. Be T T
careful to NOT scratch it or the sensor will not read it correctly. c c
Only use FOAM TIP cleaning swabs or Isopropyl Alcohol Pads when O O
d d doing any maintenance or cleaning inside your T-Jet3 PLUS.

Clean Capping Station and Wiper Daily

The Capping Station seals the Print Head when it is not in use. Ink residue around
the edge of the Capping Station may keep the head from seating and sealing
properly. This will cause Print Head clogs. Be aware that white ink will build up
faster and thicker than regular colors.
The Capping Station is the rectangular piece onto which the Print Head seats.
Make sure that the outer rubber seal is free from dried ink and garment fi bers as
well as the outer edge of the Print Head. Use a foam swab, water, glass cleaner,
cleaning fl uid or Isopropyl Alcohol to keep this clean.
Version 1.1 Revised July, 2008
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