Clean The Platen - Canon Colorado M Series Operation Manual

Clean the platen

Introduction
When you see pollution on the platen or on the back of your print, immediately clean the platen.
It is advised to clean the platen regularly to keep the printer in the best condition.
Clean the platen
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Before you begin
Use Colorado M-series prescribed:
• Microflex gloves for handling ink
• Lint free cloths
• Rough lint free cloths
• Cleaning liquid (IPA)
• Compressed air duster
• Micro cleaning brushes (2,5 mm / 0.1 inch)
• Scraper
NOTE
For information on the prescribed maintenance materials, see
maintenance materials on page
CAUTION
Wear the prescribed gloves when contact with ink or maintenance materials is possible. Gloves
should always overlap sleeves. Follow the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) guidelines carefully in
order to ensure maximum safety.
CAUTION
Do not use compressed air duster in any way other than described in this procedure.
Procedure
1. Start the maintenance action via the operator panel. For more information, see
maintenance on page 182
2. Put on the Colorado M-series approved gloves.
3. Open the top cover from the media input side.
4. If present, remove the media from the paper path. For more information, see
the paper path on page 325
5. Examine the platen:
• When you see uncured ink on the platen, dab the area with a lint free cloth to avoid rubbing ink
into the suction holes.
• When you see cured ink residue, use a scraper to remove the ink carefully.
247.
Start periodic maintenance on page
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List of Colorado M-series
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184.
Remove media from
Chapter 6 - Maintain the system
Clean the platen
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