SECTION 4
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
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PRINTER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
General, periodic maintenance is needed to keep the Printer in good working order. Many tasks can be
performed by operators with basic supplies, no special tools needed. Other tasks should only be performed
by trained service personnel. NOTE: High volume usage may require more frequent maintenance.
COMPONENTS / TASKS
MAINTENANCE TYPE
DAILY BI-WEEKLY MONTHLY YEARLY AS NEEDED
PERFORMED BY OPERATOR
Grit Rollers (Media Path)
Ink Revolver Couplings and
Connections:
EVERY
PRINTHEAD
Ink Tank Contacts & Prism
EVERY INK
Optical Sensors
(Media Paperpath)
CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN
Printhead (Manual Wiping) WIPE
Printhead, Head Media Guide
& Lip of Capping Station
(Manual Wiping)
AFTER EVERY
PRINTHEAD
INSTALL
Residue and Debris Removal CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN
Wiper Roller:
Inspection
INSPECT INSPECT INSPECT
Contact Service
to Replace
PERFORMED BY SERVICE TECHNICIAN
*Cutter: Inspection/Cleaning
INSPECT/
CLEAN
Ink Tank Latches/Ink Bay INSPECT
Ink Tubing, Couplings,
Components
INSPECT
Lubrication (Service Station
Rails, Lift Arm Cams, etc..)
APPLY
Moving Parts/Motors/Gears
INSPECT
REPLACE
Optical Sensors (Service
Station Home, Index and Lift)
INSPECT &
CLEAN
*Pen Driver PCA Contacts:
Cleaning
INSPECT &
CLEAN
INSPECT/
CLEAN AFTER
PRINTHEAD
REMOVAL
*Service Station &
Components
INSPECT
CLEAN or
REPLACE
*Wiper Roller:
Replace
INSPECT
EVERY
PRINTHEAD
REPLACEMENT
* Customer may be able to perform these tasks with proper training.
ALWAYS POWER DOWN THE PRINTER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE; TO AVOID
SERIOUS SHOCK OR INJURY.
