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5. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter provides guidelines on taking care of your plotter and on dealing with any problems you may have
with the plotter. A description of the error messages that may appear on the display is also provided.
By using the test modes provided with this plotter, you can observe the lamps (and the display) on the control
panel to check the status of the plotter itself or of communications between the plotter and computer.
If a problem should occur, please follow the instructions described in this chapter.
5.1 Daily Maintenance
During the course of daily plotter operation, observe the points below to keep your plotter in optimum condition.
• Never lubricate the mechanisms of the plotter. Dust or dirt adheres easily to lubricated parts and may
adversely affect the plotter's operation.
• If the plotter's casing becomes dirty, wipe the soiled areas using a clean, dry cloth or a cloth that has been
moistened with a neutral detergent diluted with water. Never use thinner, benzene, alcohol or similar sol-
vents to clean the plotter; they will damage the casing's finish.
• If the surface of the writing panel becomes dirty, wipe the soiled areas using a clean, dry cloth. For stubborn
stains, use a cloth that has been moistened with alcohol or with a neutral detergent diluted in water (1 part
detergent to 1,000 parts water). The paper is secured by electrostatic adhesion. Use of a cloth containing
an anti-static agent to wipe the panel surface of these models will adversely affect adhesion of the paper
and must be strictly avoided.
• To clean the pen caps of the pen station, use a cotton swab moistened with ethyl alcohol to wipe off any
dust, stains, etc.
NOTE
Never use benzene or thinner.
5.2 Storing Your Plotter
If the plotter will not be used for a long period, observe the points below for storing your plotter.
• The Auto Pen Cap function is only a temporary means to prevent the ink of the pens from drying up. If the
plotter will not be used for a long period, remove each pen from the pen station and cover its tip with its pen
cap.
• To protect the plotter from dust and dirt, cover the plotter with the plastic cover provided or a cloth.
• Avoid storing the plotter in places subject to direct sunlight or high temperatures.
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