varioPRINT iX-series

When the surface of the print belt is dirty, you see a message on the control panel that you must clean the print belt surface.

Location of the print belt

Before you begin

You need to have the rights to access the maintenance tasks and the configuration settings.
You need cleaning cloths (Alphawipe pads Texwipe TX1004).
You need a bottle with cleaning process maintenance liquid (PML).
You need a large sheet of paper.
The instruction video for this maintenance action is available, see Clean the surface of the print belt.

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.

	Action
1	Touch [System] → [Maintenance] → [Unlock print module] .
2	Open the right door, left upper and lower door and the right inner door of the print module.
3	Place a large sheet of paper (A3 / 11" x 17" or larger) underneath the print belt to collect dirt.
4	Use a dry cleaning cloth to clean the print belt surface. Manually move the print belt aside to clean the entire surface. If the print belt is still dirty, moisten a new cleaning cloth with PML and clean the print belt surface again.
5	Remove the sheet underneath the print belt.
6	Close the upper and lower doors of the print module.

Dispose the used cleaning cloths.