Cleaning The Platen - MIMAKI TxF150-75 Requests For Care And Maintenance

• If the "Check waste ink" warning message is
displayed, check the waste ink tank.
「In case of messages to check waste ink」
• When the machine is not in use, raise the clamp
lever to separate the pinch rollers from the grit
rollers. Leaving the pinch rollers in the lowered
position for an extended period of time may
cause the pinch rollers to become deformed.
Deformation of the pinch rollers may prevent the
media from being fed correctly.
Cleaning media sensors
Media sensors are located on the rear cover and underside of
the carriage. The media cannot be detected correctly if dust or
debris accumulates on the sensors. Remove any debris using
cotton swabs or a soft cloth.
Before cleaning the sensor on the bottom of the carriage,
move the carriage to the maintenance space.
Rear of machine
Underside of carriage
Media sensor
• Avoid touching the cutter blade near the media
sensor. The sharp cutter tip poses a risk of injury.
• Never use solvents to clean the sensors.
• For heavy soiling, wipe using a soft cloth soaked
in diluted neutral detergent and thoroughly wrung
out.
Cleaning media holders
• Turn off the main power supply and unplug the
power cable before carrying out maintenance.
Continuing to use the dirty platen will prevent proper feeding of
the media. It will also cause dried ink and attached dust to rub
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Media sensor
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against the head nozzle surface and lead to ejection failures
(e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection).

Cleaning the platen

• Turn off the main power supply and unplug the
power cable before carrying out maintenance.
Continuing to use the dirty platen will prevent proper feeding of
the media. It will also cause dried ink and attached dust to rub
against the head nozzle surface and lead to ejection failures
(e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection).
• Do not allow liquids to get inside the machine.
Otherwise there is a risk of failure, electric
shock, or fire.
• For heavy soiling, wipe using a soft cloth soaked
in diluted neutral detergent and thoroughly
wrung out.
• Wait until the platen has cooled sufficiently
before cleaning it.
• Debris is more likely to accumulate in the
grooves where the media holder slides and
media is cut. Take care when removing any
debris from there.
Media holder