Gerber ODYSSEY XP Owner's Manual page 74

68 CHAPTER 7
Maintenance
Tip: Spraying canned air between the edge sensor and the plotter will help the
lens to dry.
5 After the edge sensor is dry, turn on power to the plotter.
Y axis beam and tool assembly
Dirt on the metal ways can shorten the life of moving parts and
adversely affect cutting quality. The metal ways are the four metal
surfaces on which the carriage bearings ride: two on the top and two on
the bottom.
CAUTION: Do not place any alcohol on the bearings. Clean bearings
with a lint-free cloth.
To clean the Y beam
1 Keep the Y axis beam free of dirt and debris by periodically wiping
down with a lint-free cloth.
2 Use a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol to clean any dust or debris
from the metal ways. Pay particular attention to any surface that has
bearings in the tracks. Under normal usage, the metal ways can show
uniform discoloration.
3 Move the carriage to clean the full length of the metal ways.
Cut strip
The cut strip is the plastic strip running the length of the plotter. It
provides a reliable cutting surface and prevents the blade from cutting
into the metal surface. Clean it with a lint-free cloth and isopropyl
alcohol.
Ways
Bearings