Cleaning And Maintenance - Primera FX1200 Operator's Manual

5.3 Cleaning and Maintenance

Basic periodic cleaning and maintenance is required to keep the FX1200 running smoothly.
Clean Rubber Nip Point Rollers
The nip point rollers are located on the left and right sides of the cutter. Adhesive from the
edges of media can build up on these rollers. Over time this will decrease the effective pinch
pressure of the nip points which can cause the web to slip.
Clean the rollers with isopropyl alcohol. To access the rubber rollers open the nip points and
remove paper from the system. Clean each area and then rotate the roller as you clean it.
The upper metal roller can be cleaned by using a small amount of alcohol on a folded paper
towel. Feed the paper towel through the nip point with the alcohol facing up. Grab both ends of
the paper towel and pull it tight. Move the paper towel up and down the direction of the web
while at the same time slowly moving it from front to back. Rotate the metal roller and repeat
the procedure.
Clean the inside of the Guide Collars
Over time adhesive can build up here. Clean the collars with isopropyl alcohol.
Replace the Wear Strip
The wear strip is the surface directly underneath the cutting blade in the cutter mechanism.
Over time this strip will wear down due to cutter knife pressure. It can also be damaged if the
knife cuts through the liner and contacts the wear strip.
To replace the wear strip remove any media from the cutter mechanism. Grab one end of the
wear strip and pull it off the cutter. If necessary, use a utility knife to get under the strip to start
it. The wear strip is held in place with adhesive so there may be adhesive residue. Clean off
the adhesive with isopropyl alcohol.
Remove the liner from the new wear strip. Press the strip into place. To make this process
easier it is helpful to move all of the knife carriers and the pinch rollers to the back of the cutter
mechanism. Press the first half of the wear strip into place. Now move the knife carriers and
the pinch rollers to the front of the cutter mechanism. Finish pressing the wear strip into place
on the second half.
Label Cut Dust
Label cut dust can accumulate at any place along the cut path. However, it is most likely to
build up inside the cutter and at the right side nip point. A brush/vacuum attachment can be
installed to minimize this dust. (See Section 2.3)
Dust typically only builds up when un-laminated material is cut. Paper media creates more dust
than synthetic material. Dust build up does not cause any specific immediate problems but it
can eventually cause problems with the moving parts and electronics in the cutter.
Periodically vacuum the cutter area and rollers.
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