Cleaning Schedule - Printronix SLPA8000 User Manual

Chapter 5
Cleaning
3. Carefully wipe inside the tube fittings, using a small cotton swab
moistened with alcohol.
4. Using a low pressure air nozzle (90 psi. max. pressure) blow air through
the V port, then the P port using three - 2 second bursts.
5. Reconnect the vacuum generator and test the applicator pad's vacuum as
outlined in "Cleaning The Applicator Pad" on page 190.
6. If the vacuum has not improved and all pneumatic assemblies and tubing
are secure, replace the vacuum generator being careful to connect the air
lines to the proper fitting.

Cleaning Schedule

WARNING
All cleaning of printer/applicator parts should be done with isopropyl
alcohol and a non-metallic tool. Using any metallic tools can damage
machine parts, particularly the printhead and surrounding parts.
What follows is a guide for general day-to-day cleaning of the SLPA parts. To
keep the machine running smoothly, adhere to the following guidelines:
Items To Be
Serviced
Platen Rollers
Applicator Pad
Surface
Dynamic Brake
Air Jets
Air Filter/Regulator
Printhead Elements
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Table 10. General Cleaning Schedule
Frequency
8 Hours Wipe with soft, lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl
alcohol.
8 Hours Wipe with soft, lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl
alcohol.
8 Hours Wipe with soft, lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl
alcohol.
Daily Blow tube clear with filtering air if needed. Wipe with
soft, lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
See "Positioning The Air Jets" on page 50.
Check daily Replace filter. Wipe parts with clean cloth moistened
or as needed with isopropyl alcohol.
Weekly or as Wipe with a Printronix printhead cleaning pen or a
needed cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
See Figure 29 on page 188. Printhead cleaning needs
depend upon the print mode which is being used.
How To Clean