Replacing The Spitting Box Sponges - MUTOH ValueJet VJ-1604W Operation Instructions Manual

4.1.4 Replacing the spitting box sponges

Be sure to read and understand the safety warnings before handling the printer.
(1) Pre- transport procedure
Replace the spitting-box sponges in the following situations.
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When the spitting-box sponge becomes deformed.
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When smears of ink appear on the media
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Two months after replacement.
(2) Type
Notes
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For types and details of the spitting-box sponge, contact your local Mutoh dealer.
(3) Replacing steps
If the printer is ON, make sure that:
Step 1 :
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Printing or other operations are not in progress.
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The operation panel display is Normal.
Open the front cover.
Step 2 :
Remove the spitting-box sponge from each spitting box by using forceps.
Step 3 :
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Notes
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Do not drop waste fluid when replacing the spitting box sponges. If waste fluid comes into
contact with the grid roller, the surface of the grid roller will be damaged and the media feed
function may be affected.
Install the new spitting-box sponge to each spitting box.
Step 4 :
Close the front cover.
Step 5 :
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Spitting-box sponge replacement is complete.
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N° Name
1 spitting boxes
2 spitting-box sponge
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Operation Instructions ValueJet 1604W
Chapter 4 : Periodical maintenance
AP-77300 – Rev 1.1 -17/09/2009,
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