Cleaning The Print Heads, Roller And Wiper - Stratasys J826 User Manual

Stratasys J826 User Guide
If the results of the pattern test are still poor:
1. Carefully clean the print heads again, making sure there is no residue left
2. Perform the purge sequence.
3. Perform the pattern test.
If the results of the pattern test are still poor:
➢ Optimize the print heads and replace faulty print heads, if necessary (see
Cleaning the
Regular inspection and cleaning of the orifice plates on the bottom of the
Print Heads,
print heads prevents print nozzles from clogging. Cleaning the roller and
Roller and
wiper are also important for maintaining quality printing. A wizard adjusts
Wiper
printer components to enable access to these key areas, and it guides you
through the cleaning procedure. To maintain the printer in optimum
condition, run the wizard after every print job, when you remove the model
from the build tray. This procedure takes about 20 minutes.
To clean the print heads, roller and wiper:
1. Prepare—
2. Start the Cleaning wizard from the Options menu.
DOC-28000 Rev. D
on them.
"Optimizing (Calibrating) Print Heads" on page 4-52).
❒ 90% isopropanol (IPA—isopropyl alcohol) or ethanol (ethyl alcohol)
❒ disposable cleaning gloves
❒ a supplied cleaning cloth or equivalent
❒ a mirror
Figure 4-40 Options > Wizards menu
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