This section describes what is required for printer maintenance.
Equipment
Foam Tipped Swab (3010118211)
Flush (3010106646 Flush UV 1 Liter)
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.
CAUTION
It is recommended that gloves are used for one time only and should be removed and replaced with new gloves if contaminated with inks or damaged. Chemicals in UV inks can penetrate nitrile gloves in less than 10 minutes. UV-curable inks can contain sensitizing chemicals which can lead to sensitization upon prolonged or repeated exposure to skin. Canon recommends that contaminated gloves are removed and replaced with new gloves.
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Procedure |
Frequency |
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Printhead Maintenance |
Daily and as needed |
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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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Maintain White Ink |
Daily |
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Clean printheads |
Daily or weekly (depends on ink type) |
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Replace UV Lamp Filters |
Every two weeks |
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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 Lamp window |
Monthly and as needed |
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Check Coolant level |
Monthly (fill as needed) |
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Clean Linear Gantry Rails |
As needed |
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Change Ink Filters |
After 50 liters 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 |
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Change both UV Lamps |
After 500 hours or when curing is insufficient |