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Clean the SZ-rollers in the print module

When the SZ-rollers in the print module are polluted, registration and image quality problems may occur.

Location of the print module

Before you begin

You need the following items:

  • Access rights to the maintenance tasks and the configuration settings

  • Cleaning cloths (Alphawipe pads Texwipe TX1004)

  • Bottle of process maintenance liquid (PML)

  • The instruction video for this maintenance action is available, see Clean the SZ-rollers in the print module.

NOTE
  • In order to keep your hands clean, it is advised to use nitrile gloves when you work with ink, ColorGrip, PML, or SU70. For details see the related material safety data sheets. (Learn about printer maintenance)

  • Inks, ColorGrip PML and/or SU70 contain 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. From the point of view of occupational health and safety, it is not recommended that people who are sensitive to chemicals (e.g., people with asthma) work with ink or chemicals.

  • When you spill any liquid, wipe up the drops with disposable towels and transfer the used towels to a sealable container appropriate for disposal.

Procedure

Action

1

  1. On the control panel touch [System]  → [Maintenance]  → [Unlock print module] to unlock the doors of the print module.

  2. Enter your credentials.

2

Open the right door, the left lower and upper front doors and the right inner door of the print module.

3

To open the paper guide.

  1. Turn the green knob 1.

  2. Turn and lift the green knob 2.

4

  1. Moisten a cleaning cloth with PML.

  2. Use the cloth to moisten the upper and lower rollers.

    Turn the rollers to moisten the complete surface.

5

  1. Wait for about 10 seconds to let the rollers absorb the PML.

  2. Clean the upper and lower pair of rollers. Rub the moist cloth across the rollers from the side until all pollution is gone.

    Turn the rollers to clean the complete surface.

NOTE

The color of the roller can change but this cannot damage the printer.

6

Close the paper guide with the green handles.

7

Close all doors of the print module.

8

On the control panel touch [Lock print module] to lock the doors.

What to do next

Dispose the used cleaning cloths.