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Automatic Maintenance Function
Note:
This machine has the function to automatically perform periodical maintenance tasks, e.g.
to prevent the print heads from drying out. To ensure the maintenance is properly carried out,
please observe the following points:
Make sure that the main power is on at all times.
Never leave the front cover open for long periods.
Maintenance Schedule
Carry out maintenance on a daily basis.
To keep this machine in tip-top condition, make sure that daily maintenance is actually
performed every day.
Some maintenance tasks need to be carried out periodically.
To maintain reliable output conditions, some maintenance tasks need to be carried out at least
once a month.
Switch the sub power on at least every 2 weeks
Switch the sub power on at least every 2 weeks. When the sub power is on, operations to prevent
the print heads from drying out are automatically performed. If the machine is not used for a
long period of time, print heads may be damaged. It is important to include this task in your
maintenance schedule.
Maintain the temperature and humidity within the specified range
Even when the machine is not in use, maintain the temperature between 5 to 40 degrees Celsius,
with a relative humidity of 20 to 80%, with no condensation. Failure to keep the temperature and
humidity within the specified range may cause the machine to malfunction.
BN-20
Maintenance Guide
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- Page 1 BN-20 Maintenance Guide Automatic Maintenance Function Note: This machine has the function to automatically perform periodical maintenance tasks, e.g. to prevent the print heads from drying out. To ensure the maintenance is properly carried out, please observe the following points: ...
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Page 2: Checking Ink Levels
BN-20 Maintenance Guide Checking Ink Levels Ink levels can be checked in the Ink tab of the Utility window. A simple bar scale indicates the level of ink in each cartridge. Note: Displayed ink levels are estimates and are slightly different from the actual levels. -
Page 3: How To Replace Ink Cartridges
BN-20 Maintenance Guide How to replace Ink Cartridges When ink runs out, a warning beep is heard and printing is temporarily suspended. Pull out the empty cartridge and insert a new one. Then printing resumes. Note: Never store ink, cleaning fluid or discharged fluid under the following conditions: ... -
Page 4: Maintenance Of Ink Cartridges
BN-20 Maintenance Guide Maintenance of Ink Cartridges Ensure the following procedures are carried out without fail. The ink ingredients have a tendancy to separate and settle. Metallic silver ink is particularly prone to separation; if left, such separated ingredients will dry and harden, and this may cause malfunction. - Page 5 BN-20 Maintenance Guide Replacing the Waste Cartridge When the waste cartridge is filled with waste fluid, the Utility window automatically opens and displays a message in the Status column that prompts the replacement of the cartridge. Follow the messages instructions and prepare a replacement waste cartridge or replace the waste cartridge.
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Page 6: Care And Maintenance Of The Print Heads
BN-20 Maintenance Guide Care and Maintenance of the Print Heads To ensure optimum printing, the print heads need to be maintained in good condition. There are two kinds of maintenance: daily maintenance and periodical maintenance. Daily care maintenance Normal cleaning We recommend performing Normal Cleaning every day before the start of operations. -
Page 7: Medium And Powerful Cleaning
BN-20 Maintenance Guide Medium and Powerful Cleaning If dot drop-out is still found after Normal Cleaning, carry out the more powerful “Medium Cleaning” 2 or 3 times. If the condition is still not improve, carry out the even stronger “Powerful Cleaning. - Page 8 BN-20 Maintenance Guide 3. Click [Check Nozzle Condition]. 4. Click [Test Print] The test pattern is printed. Follow the on-screen instructions to check for nozzle clogging. If nozzle is clogged proceed to 5. If nozzle is not clogged click [Finish] to finish.
- Page 9 BN-20 Maintenance Guide 5. Select [Medium Cleaning] and click [Go]. Medium cleaning starts. 6. To check for nozzle clogging again return to 4. If the nozzle condition is not fixed by “Medium Cleaning”, perform “Powerful Cleaning”. Note: If after several times of Powerful Cleaning, nozzle clogging is still found, perform [Manual Head Cleaning].
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Page 10: Manual Head Cleaning
BN-20 Maintenance Guide Manual Head Cleaning... - Page 11 BN-20 Maintenance Guide Note: Always carefully follow the procedures in accordance with the instructions. Otherwise a sudden movement of the machine may cause injury. Procedure 1. Open the Utility window. 2. In the [Adjustment] tab, click [Manual Head Cleaning]. Manual Head Cleaning procedures are displayed. Carefully read the on-screen instructions and...
- Page 12 BN-20 Maintenance Guide 3. Carry out test printing and check the result. Use the cleaning functions and perform cleaning several times if needed. Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Wiper...
- Page 13 BN-20 Maintenance Guide The wiper is a component used for cleaning the print heads. When the message shown in the figure appears on the Utility icon on the computers task tray, it is time to replace the wiper with a new one.
- Page 14 BN-20 Maintenance Guide 3. When the operation is completed, close the front cover.
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Page 15: Replacing The Felt Wiper
BN-20 Maintenance Guide Replacing the Felt Wiper The felt wiper is a component used for cleaning the print heads. When the message shown in the figure appears on the Utility icon on the computer task tray it is time to replace the wiper with a new one. - Page 16 BN-20 Maintenance Guide Procedures for replacing the felt wiper are displayed. Carefully read the on-screen instructions and start the replacement work.
- Page 17 BN-20 Maintenance Guide 3. When the operation is completed, close the front cover. Replacing the Cutter Blade When the cutter blade is blunt, the edge is chipped, or the cutting quality has deteriorated, replace with a new cutter blade. Note: Always carefully follow the procedures in accordance with the instructions.
- Page 18 BN-20 Maintenance Guide 3. Remove the blade holder.
- Page 19 BN-20 Maintenance Guide 4. Replace the blade. 5. Support the screw from below and insert the blade holder. Failure to do this may adversely affect the cutting quality.
- Page 20 BN-20 Maintenance Guide 6. Firmly tighten the screw. Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not come loose. 7. Close the front cover. Click [Close]. Replacement is now complete.
- Page 21 BN-20 Maintenance Guide 8. Make adjustments for cutting.