Table of Contents
Advertisement
2.
Put on the protective butyl gloves before handling any ink residue with a lint-free
cloth.
3.
Apply cleaning solution/fluid on a lint-free cloth and begin cleaning the capping
station as shown in Photo 1. Wipe away the ink buildup 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
printer.
Cleaning the Carriage Face Plate
0.2.3
1.
If you have just cleaned the capping station, then go to the left side of the printer and
open the left end cap doors. Otherwise, access the carriage assembly via the control
panel using the Operator/Maintenance/Access Carriage menu.
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 solution/fluid on a lint-free cloth and gently wipe away any ink
buildup on the carriage face plate shown in Photo 3, being careful not to touch any
of the print head nozzle plates.
Cleaning Print Head Nozzle Plates
0.2.4
This procedure should be performed every four hours of printing and at the beginning and
end 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.
7/26/04
B-3
Advertisement
Table of Contents
