String search
Word search

Clean the platen

Introduction

When you see pollution on the platen or on the back of your print, immediately clean the platen.

It is advised to clean the platen regularly to keep the printer in the best condition.

Video: Clean the platen

Before you begin

Use Colorado M-series prescribed:

  • Microflex gloves for handling ink

  • Lint free cloths

  • Rough lint free cloths

  • Cleaning liquid (IPA)

  • Compressed air duster

  • Micro cleaning brushes (2,5 mm / 0.1 inch)

  • Scraper

NOTE

For information on the prescribed maintenance materials, see List of Colorado M-series maintenance materials.

CAUTION

Wear the prescribed gloves when contact with ink or maintenance materials is possible. Gloves should always overlap sleeves. Follow the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) guidelines carefully in order to ensure maximum safety.

CAUTION

Do not use compressed air duster in any way other than described in this procedure.

Procedure

  1. Start the maintenance action via the operator panel. For more information, see Start manual maintenance or Start periodic maintenance.
  2. Put on the Colorado M-series approved gloves.
  3. Open the top cover from the media input side.
  4. If present, remove the media from the paper path. For more information, see Remove media from the paper path
  5. Examine the platen:

    • When you see uncured ink on the platen, dab the area with a lint free cloth to avoid rubbing ink into the suction holes.

    • When you see cured ink residue, use a scraper to remove the ink carefully.

  6. Use the compressed air duster to open the suction holes.
    NOTE

    If necessary, you can also use a 2,5 mm (0.1 inch) micro cleaning brush.

  7. Dampen a rough lint free cloth with the cleaning liquid and clean the complete platen area. If necessary, you can clean the area surrounding the maintenance station as well.
    IMPORTANT

    • Use the prescribed cleaning liquid. Do not use any other cleaners.

    • Do not wet the platen directly, as you can damage the printheads.

    • Do not clean outside the indicated area to avoid damaging the system.

  8. When all residue ink is removed, take a new and clean lint free cloth to wipe the complete platen.
    IMPORTANT

    Do not clean the transport rollers. When the rollers are polluted call your local service representative.

  9. Dispose the gloves, cloths, and micro cleaning brushes as chemical waste according to local regulations.
  10. Close the top cover.
  11. On the operator panel tap [Completed]  to end the maintenance action.

What to do next

Reload the media. For more information, see Load a media roll (position 1).

Parent topic:
Maintain the print quality
Privacy Terms of use Cookie information