Cleaning The Shuttle Frame Assembly - Printronix P7000 Series Maintenance Manual

Cleaning The Shuttle Frame Assembly

1. Remove the shuttle cover assembly (page 280).
2. Remove the shuttle frame assembly (page 321).
3. Remove the paper ironer(s) (page 302).
WARNING
Over time, the upper edge of the paper ironer can become sharp. To
avoid cutting yourself, handle the paper ironer on the sides.
4. Moisten a clean, soft cloth with alcohol. Wipe the paper ironer(s) to
5. Install the paper ironer(s) (page 302).
6. Remove the hammer bank / ribbon mask cover assembly (page 279).
CAUTION
The ribbon mask is easily bent. When handling and cleaning the ribbon
mask be careful not to crease or kink it.
7. Moisten a clean, soft cloth with alcohol. Wipe the hammer bank cover and
CAUTION
Do not use solvents or liquids to clean the hammer tips. Clean the
hammer tips gently—too much pressure can chip them.
8. Using a stiff, non-metallic brush (such as a toothbrush), gently brush the
CAUTION
The hammer bank contains a strong magnet. To prevent damage to the
hammer tips, do not let the hammer bank cover assembly snap into
place as the hammer bank magnet attracts it. Any impact of the cover
against the hammer bank can break hammer tips.
9. Install the hammer bank / ribbon mask cover assembly (page 279).
10. Install the shuttle frame assembly (page 321).
11. Install the shuttle cover assembly (page 280).
12. Clean the card cage fan assembly, as described in the next section.
remove lint, ink, and paper residue.
ribbon mask to remove lint, ink, and paper residue. Clean the holes in the
cover strips.
hammer tips to remove lint and ink accumulations. (Figure 6.) Vacuum up
any residue.
Hammer Tip
Figure 6. Cleaning the Hammer Tips
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