How To Remove Ink - Oce Arizona 550 GT User Manual

How to Remove Ink

How to Remove Ink
Introduction
How often you need to perform these procedures will vary, depending on printer usage
and work habits.
Remove ink from the table and other metal surfaces:
Remove ink from the table whenever necessary. If the ink is not cured, you can wipe it
up with a paper towel or lint-free cloth. Once UV ink is cured, the best method for re-
moving it from the table is to use a scraper (it is also possible to achieve good results with
a razor blade that is set into a handle/holder - but not on painted surfaces). Be careful
not to scratch the aluminum surface of the table when scraping off the cured ink.
Unplug vacuum holes:
The vacuum holes in the table surface may become plugged with ink and thus reduce the
efficiency of the vacuum. To clear the holes, use an 1.5mm diameter rigid material (e.g.,
a paper clip) to ream them out, as required (this is not likely a daily task, but must be
performed as needed).
Required tool
Lint-free absorbent clothes
Nitrile Gloves and wrap-around safety glasses
Isopropyl alcohol (95% pure)
Note:
When scraping ink off the table be sure to remove all of the dry ink particles. Use a
portable vacuum and then a wet lint-free cloth to ensure no debris is left on the table
that could be picked up by a printhead.
How to Remove Uncured Ink from the Table
Caution:
Avoid skin or eye contact with uncured ink as it will cause irritation and sensitization. If
a nitrile glove is contaminated with ink, replace it within a few minutes.
Wipe up the majority of the ink by blotting with an absorbent cloth.
1.
Wet a new absorbent cloth with alcohol and wipe up the remaining ink.
2.
Continue to wet and wipe the surface until the cloth does not show any sign of ink color.
3.
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