Introduction
This section describes how to remove both cured and uncured ink from the printer vacuum table. It also describes how to unplug a vacuum hole on the table.
Equipment:
Lint-free absorbent clothes
Nitrile Gloves and wrap-around safety glasses
Isopropyl alcohol (95% pure)
How to Remove Uncured Ink
- 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 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.
