This section describes what is required for printer maintenance.
Equipment
Foam Tipped Swab (3010118211)
Flush (3010106646 Flush UV 1 Litre)
Bottle-HDPE 125ml for flush (3010105433)
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
Cloth-Poly Wipe 10cm x 10cm (lint-free)
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. For example use Ansell Microflex 93-260 gloves, which offer a protection against UV inks and flush up to one hour. Pollution with other chemicals can shorten the protection time against UV inks and flush.
Wear eye protection as prescribed in this document when performing a task or action in this area.
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Procedure |
Frequency |
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AMS Printhead Maintenance |
Daily and as needed |
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Maintain White Ink |
Daily |
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Clean Horizontal Surfaces |
Daily |
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Clean Automatic Maintenance Station |
Daily |
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Clean Ink Spit Tray |
Daily |
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Clean Carriage Underside |
Daily |
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Agitate White Ink Bag |
Weekly |
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Clean printheads using swabs |
Weekly |
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Replace UV LED unit Filters |
Monthly or as needed |
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Remove Ink from Table |
As needed |
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Empty the Waste Trays |
Weekly or as needed |
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Clean UV LED unit window |
Monthly or as needed |
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Check Coolant level |
Monthly (fill as needed) |
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Clean Linear Gantry Rails |
Monthly or as needed |
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Change Ink Filters |
After 50 litres of ink, or if pigment looks weak |
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Bleed ink filter (CMYKcm) |
After 5 Bags |
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Bleed ink filter (White) |
After 1 Bag |