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Guidelines for cleaning uncured ink

Introduction

When the printer is polluted with uncured ink you have to clean it. In order to work safe, follow the described guidelines.

Cleaning materials

When you have to clean uncured ink, use the Colorado XL-series prescribed maintenance materials. Order the materials via your local representative:

  • Microflex gloves for handling ink

  • Lint free cloths

  • Cleaning liquid (IPA)

CAUTION

Always wear protective gloves when opening the covers of the machine.

CAUTION

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

Procedure

When you clean, follow the procedure:

Step

Action

1

Make sure the printer is not printing and there is no media on the printbelt.

2

Put on the gloves.

3

Clean the part with the lint free cloths. Use as many as necessary.

4

If necessary, dampen the cloth or swab with the prescribed cleaning liquid and clean it again.

5

If necessary, wipe with a dry cloth and let the liquid evaporate.

6

Dispose the gloves and other maintenance materials as chemical waste according to local regulations.