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EFI VUTEk 3r Series - User Manual

EFI VUTEk 3r Series
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Maintenance Guide
VUTEk
3r & 5r Series
Digital Inkjet Printer

Table of Contents

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EFI VUTEk 3r Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Ink TypeUV-curable inks
Maximum Print Width3.2 m (126 in.)
Print Resolution1200 x 1200 dpi
ColorsCMYK
Media HandlingRoll-to-roll
ConnectivityEthernet
Supported File FormatsTIFF, JPEG, PDF, EPS
Media TypesFlexible and rigid substrates including vinyl, fabric, cardboard, foam board, and more

Summary

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Welcome

Welcomes the user to the maintenance guide and operations guide.

1.2 Before You Begin

Outlines prerequisites, including operator training and required items.

1.3 Safety

Details safety precautions, warnings, and cautions for maintenance tasks.

1.4 Using Retaining Pins

Explains the use of retaining pins for preventing hood closure during maintenance.

1.5 Maintenance Videos

Informs users about available maintenance videos for procedures.

1.6 Customer Support

Provides contact details for customer care and technical support.

1.7 Performing Maintenance

Offers advice on efficient maintenance routines and scheduling.

1.8 Printer Maintenance Log

Explains the purpose and use of the printer maintenance log.

1.9 Safety Labels - Printer Beam

Warns about powerful magnets in the printer beam and precautions.

1.10 Fluid Emergency

Provides guidance for handling emergencies involving inks or maintenance fluids.

1.11 First Aid - Inks and Solvents

Details first aid procedures for eye, ingestion, skin, and inhalation exposure.

2.0 Scheduled Maintenance

2.1 Importance of Maintenance

Explains the benefits of routine maintenance for printer reliability and quality.

2.2 8 Hour Daily Production

Sets the baseline for maintenance interval calculations based on production hours.

3.0 Every 4 Hours

3.1 Clean around the print head area.

Instructions for cleaning the area around the print heads.

3.2 Clean print heads.

Step-by-step guide to cleaning the printer's print heads.

3.3 Clean printer carriage components.

Procedures for cleaning various parts of the printer carriage.

4.0 Every 8 Hours

4.1 Check facility air compressor and air filter systems.

Details on checking air systems to prevent print defects.

4.2 Clean the print platen.

Steps for cleaning the print platen surface.

4.3 Clean the measure media sensor.

Instructions for cleaning the media measurement sensor.

4.4 Clean the ink sink.

Procedure for cleaning the ink sink area.

4.5 Clean the LED lamp glass.

Steps for cleaning the glass of the LED lamp.

4.6 Clean the ionizer bars.

Guide to cleaning the ionizer bars.

4.7 Clean the carriage crash sensors sides.

Instructions for cleaning the carriage crash sensor sides.

4.8 Perform print head care.

Procedures for caring for the print heads to ensure performance.

5.0 Once Daily Maintenance

5.1 Perform white ink maintenance.

Steps for performing daily maintenance on the white ink system.

6.0 Every 40 Hours

6.1 Clean the free-fall rollers.

Instructions for cleaning the free-fall rollers.

6.2 Clean the T (Tension) rubber roller.

Procedure for cleaning the T (Tension) rubber roller.

6.3 Clean the Y (Shaft) rubber roller.

Steps for cleaning the Y (Shaft) rubber roller.

6.4 Clean metal input feed, press, and collector rollers.

Guide to cleaning various feed and collector rollers.

6.5 Lubricate the carriage bearings.

Instructions on lubricating the carriage bearings.

6.6 Check;empty waste container.

Procedure for checking and emptying the waste container.

6.7 Clean carriage rail ends.

Steps for cleaning the ends of the carriage rails.

6.8 Check the chiller fluid level.

How to check and maintain the chiller fluid level.

6.9 Check last chance air and water filters.

Procedure for checking and draining air and water filters.

7.0 Monthly Maintenance

7.1 Clean the printer exterior covers.

Instructions for cleaning the printer's external covers.

7.2 Clean cable carrier and shelf.

Guide to cleaning the cable carrier and associated shelf.

7.3 Clean three main exhaust vents.

Steps for cleaning the main exhaust vents.

7.4 Wipe linear encoder strip.

Procedure for cleaning the linear encoder strip.

7.5 Clean the carriage home sensor.

Instructions for cleaning the carriage home sensor.

8.0 Quarterly Maintenance

8.1 Inspect;replace white ink degasser tubes.

Guide to inspecting and replacing white ink degasser tubes.

8.2 Create a printer backup.

Steps for creating a backup of printer settings and status.

9.0 Semi-Annual Maintenance

9.1 Replace primary ink filters.

Instructions for replacing the primary ink filters.

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