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Photo 1. Wipe away the ink build-up on the face of the capping station and inside
the ink purge drains.
Important: Do not reuse the ink soaked lint-free cloth on any other surfaces of the
Cleaning the Carriage Face Plate
1.
If you have just cleaned the capping station, then go to the left side of the printer and
open the doors. Otherwise, access the carriage assembly via the control panel using
the Operator/Maintenance/Access Carriage menu before opening the left-end doors.
2.
Retract/lower the maintenance station to expose the print head nozzle plates and
carriage face plate as shown in Photo 2.
3.
Continue using the protective butyl gloves when handling the ink residue.
4.
Apply cleaning fluid (for 5500/6600-series inks) or capping fluid (for 440-series inks)
on a lint-free cloth and gently wipe away any ink buildup on the carriage face plate
shown in Photo 3. Be careful not to touch any of the print head nozzle plates.
Cleaning the Print Head Nozzle Plates
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This procedure should be performed at the beginning of each work day. Always use a new
swab for each color when performing this procedure.
Note: Adhering to this procedure will provide maximum head life and nozzle reliability.
Use an individual, small container of cleaning fluid (for 5500/6600-series inks) or capping
fluid (for 440-series inks) and a new swab for each color. Only use this cleaning fluid (for
5500/6600-series inks) or capping fluid (for 440-series inks) for several cleanings until it
becomes slightly discolored.
5.
Access the carriage assembly via the control panel using the Operator/Maintenance/
Access Carriage menu, and open the doors on the left end of the printer.
6.
Lower the maintenance station to access the carriage faceplate.
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printer.
Warning:
Never use isopropyl alcohol on the print head nozzle plates.
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