QS Series Basic Operator's Guide
quarterly basis. If significant dust buildup is encountered
during cleaning, it may be necessary to perform this task
more frequently.
To prevent inhalation of airborne particles, a dust mask and
safety goggles with side protection must be worn while
removing dust from the printer.
1. Perform lockout/tagout procedure.
2. Open the electrical compartment and the AC/Power
Compartment.
3. Using a vacuum or clean, dry compressed air, remove
dust from the components in the electrical compartment,
starting at the top and working down.
4. Clean each cabinet’s two incoming vent filters. Replace
the filters as necessary.
5. Check that all electrical connectors are securely
attached.
6. Close the electrical compartment access doors.
7. Power up the printer and verify all systems are
operational.
Cleaning the lamp housing
Over time, ink residue may buildup on the inside of the lens
and on the faces of the lamp shutters. To ensure the
adequate curing energy is being applied to the print, periodic
cleaning to remove the buildup of ink must be performed.
1. From the VUTEk User Interface Service menu, click
Service Aids. From the Service Aids dialog box
Carriage Maintenance Positions section, click
Maintenance to move the carriage to the maintenance
position.
2. Place a piece of scrap media under the carriage to catch
any ink that may drip from the jet packs.
3. Shut down the printer and perform the lockout/tagout
procedure.
4. Allow the lamp assembly to cool to room temperature.
5. Wearing lint-free cotton gloves, remove the quartz lens.
Clean the lens, bulb and reflector with alcohol. Any cured
ink on the quartz lens should be soaked in hot soapy
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