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How to Remove Ink from the Table

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 removing 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 tools

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

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.

  • 1. Wipe up the majority of the ink by blotting with an absorbent cloth.
  • 2. Wet a new absorbent cloth with alcohol and wipe up the remaining ink.
  • 3. Continue to wet and wipe the surface until the cloth does not show any sign of ink color.

How to Remove Cured Ink

  • 1. Scrape any cured ink from the surface of the table with a scraper (or a razor blade in a holder).
  • 2. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the scraped particles of ink and any other debris on the table surface.
  • 3. Use a lint-free cloth soaked in isopropyl alcohol to ensure that the table surface is clear of any remaining particles.

How to Clean Ink from the Maintenance Tray

During regular daily printhead maintenance, observe the grid on the top of the maintenance station when the drawer is open. If you see any accumulation of ink, clean as follows:

  • 1. Slide the door out from under the carriage to reveal the maintenance station.
  • 2. Wipe up the majority of the ink by blotting with an absorbent cloth.
  • 3. Pour some alcohol on a lint-free cloth and wipe away any ink deposits.
  • 4. On a new cloth, apply some alcohol and remove any residual flush or other debris.
NOTE

If you leave the maintenance door open and do not wipe away any deposited ink, it will gradually cure from exposure to light and thus become very difficult to remove.

How to Unplug Vacuum Holes

  • 1. Identify any vacuum holes that are plugged with ink.
  • 2. With an 1.5mm diameter rigid material (e.g., a paper clip), ream out any of the holes that have been plugged.
  • 3. Clear any resulting debris with a vacuum cleaner or a wet lint-free cloth.
Parent topic:
Maintenance Procedures
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