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Service Station Removal and Cleaning
Procedure for removing/re-installing and cleaning the service station
Summary:
Applicable Products: iJetColor Press
Tools/Parts Required: Small Philips screwdriver
Cleaning/Replacing Service Station Items
The Service Station contains separate areas/devices that are used to perform the following tasks.
Cleaning. The Wiper Roller cleans the Printhead nozzles of excess ink and debris.
Printing/Purging. The Printing Platen acts as a base to support media during printing. It also contains a purging area;
which captures and absorbs ink that is purged, to help keep nozzles clear.
Capping. The Capping Station seals and protects the printhead nozzles when not in use.
Evacuating Waste Ink. In addition to the function of supporting the above items; the Service Station Tray is lined
with wicking material that absorbs the waste ink and transfers it out of the Tray and into the "waste ink trough".
This waste ink then flows from the "trough" to the "Waste Ink Tray", which is located behind the Ink Tank Door.
As the above components become worn/dirty, from use, they can lose their ability to perform as intended.
If you experience print quality issues that are not resolved by performing the steps found in the Troubleshooting Section
under "Print Quality Issues"; it may be time to have the Service Station, or components within the Service Station,
cleaned or replaced.
Please use nitrile powder-free gloves and have plenty of paper towels on-hand for these procedures.
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THESE PROCEDURES SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A
QUALIFIED/TRAINED PERSON.
Product Technical Bulletin
CAUTION
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PTB0625 06.23.14
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- Page 1 Product Technical Bulletin PTB0625 06.23.14 Service Station Removal and Cleaning Procedure for removing/re-installing and cleaning the service station Summary: Applicable Products: iJetColor Press Tools/Parts Required: Small Philips screwdriver Cleaning/Replacing Service Station Items The Service Station contains separate areas/devices that are used to perform the following tasks. ...
- Page 2 Product Technical Bulletin PTB0625 06.23.14 WARNING If the Printhead Cartridge is still installed; when you remove the Service Station, the Printhead will remain un-capped. This can cause dehydration of nozzles and printing issues. If you want to reduce the chance for printhead nozzle dehydration; it is highly recommended that you eject the Printhead and follow the procedures described under “Printhead Cartridge Storage and Handling”, before you begin this process.
- Page 3 Product Technical Bulletin PTB0625 06.23.14 6. Slide the Service Station out of the Service Station slot. CAUTION: Do not pull Station all the way out until you disconnect the Ribbon Cable. NOTE: It is a good idea to place an absorbent towel under the Service Station as you remove it to prevent any drips or leaks.
- Page 4 Product Technical Bulletin PTB0625 06.23.14 Cleaning the Service Station Caution: Please be sure that you are using proper cleaning techniques to clean items that come in contact with the printhead. Use only distilled or deionized water and lint free cloths. If you don’t follow this rule, you will introduce contamination into the printhead;...
- Page 5 Product Technical Bulletin PTB0625 06.23.14 Cleaning/Replacement: 1. Using distilled water; immerse for 10 minutes, then remove and pat dry with absorbent lint free towel. WARNING! Do NOT rub the roller, when cleaning or drying it. This will cause damage to the roller fabric. Do NOT use tap/mineral/spring water to clean the wiper roller;...
- Page 6 Product Technical Bulletin PTB0625 06.23.14 WARNING DO NOT IMMERSE MOTOR OR GET MOTOR WET; TO AVOID DAMAGE. 3. If vents are showing, carefully add more water until they are covered. Allow the Wiper Motor Assembly to soak for 10 minutes. 4.
- Page 7 Product Technical Bulletin PTB0625 06.23.14 3. After cleaning the Capping Station; wipe the capping lip with a lint free cloth, dampened with distilled water. This will help insure that the contaminants on the cap are removed, before the cap makes contact with the printhead.
- Page 8 Product Technical Bulletin PTB0625 06.23.14 Installing the Service Station CAUTION THIS PROCESS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED/TRAINED PERSON. Please use nitrile powder-free gloves and have plenty of paper towels on-hand for these procedures. The Service Station fits in the slot immediately above the Ink Tank slots. PROCEDURE: Make sure the printer is powered OFF.
- Page 9 Product Technical Bulletin PTB0625 06.23.14 CAUTION! Make sure the latches for the Wiper Roller are fully latched and secured before installing the Service Station. Current versions of this assembly also have latch retaining screws Tighten that secure the latches from opening in transit or use. Make sure theses screws have been tighten (do NOT over-tighten).
- Page 10 Product Technical Bulletin PTB0625 06.23.14 Once the Ribbon Cable is properly connected to the Service Station Circuit Board; gently slide the Service Station, wiper roller end first, into the Service Station Slot until it stops. The Service Station fits into the slot immediately above the Ink Tank slots.
- Page 11 Product Technical Bulletin PTB0625 06.23.14 GENTLY push in on the Service Station with one hand, while slowly turning the “Large Gear” clockwise with the other hand. It should be easy to turn this gear and the service station should start to drive into the print engine squarely.
- Page 12 Product Technical Bulletin PTB0625 06.23.14 Verify that the wick, located on the bottom of the Service Station, is hanging into the waste ink trough; as shown (as viewed looking into the Service Station Slot, from the exit end of the printer). WARNING Waste-ink from the Service Station flows through wicking material and out the hole, located on the bottom...
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