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HP Latex 300 Series

HP Latex 300 Series
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Publication Date: April 2014
Edition: Edition 1
Latex 300 Printer Series
Service Manual

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HP Latex 300 Series Specifications

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Print ResolutionUp to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Ink TypeHP Latex Inks
Number of Print Heads6
Ink Cartridge Capacity775 ml
Print TechnologyLatex
Media Typescanvas
Ink ColorsLight Cyan, Light Magenta
Operating Systems SupportedWindows
Weight205 kg (452 lb)

Summary

Printer systems

Electrical system

Details the electrical system controlling printing and heating. Covers components like Front Panel, Substrate Path, Scan Axis, Service Station, Ink Supply, Curing Impinging System, Air Curtain, and Printzone heaters.

Substrate path

Describes the substrate path from input to take-up reel, including objectives like accurate and flat advance, and key components like drive roller and pinchwheels.

Ink Delivery System (IDS)

Explains the ink delivery system, its components, and how it provides ink to printheads, detects leaks, and tracks ink cartridge replacement needs.

Scan axis and carriage

Details the scan-axis subsystem for carriage movement, components like the scan beam, PPS system, brackets, and the carriage itself with its components like SOL and Tetris.

Service station and waste management

Describes the service station's function in printhead maintenance and waste ink management, including SVS mechanics, primer, maintenance cartridge, and drop detector.

Heating system

Explains the heating system's role in curing latex ink, including components like heater control, print zone heating, print zone fans, curing module, and air-curtain.

Front panel

Provides an overview of the printer's front panel interface, including icons for Substrate, Substrate Library, Printing Job, Inks, Connectivity, Printer, User's Guide, and Settings.

Block diagrams

HP Latex 360

Presents the block diagram for the HP Latex 360 printer, illustrating electrical system connections and component interactions.

HP Latex 330

Presents the block diagram for the HP Latex 330 printer, illustrating electrical system connections and component interactions.

HP Latex 310

Presents the block diagram for the HP Latex 310 printer, illustrating electrical system connections and component interactions.

E-Box Components

Description

Provides a description of the E-box, stating it contains most of the printer's electronics.

Components

Lists the numbered components within the E-box, including Interconnect PCA, Formatter PCA, Engine PCA, Printer ID PCA, OMAS PCA, LAN PCA, SSD, PSU, Printmech PCA, and Heater Control.

Functionality

Details the functionality of key E-box components, particularly the Interconnect PCA and its role in distributing power and control signals.

2 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the printer

Provides initial steps for troubleshooting, including checking firmware updates and performing USB firmware updates.

Troubleshooting system error codes

Explains how to troubleshoot system error codes, including information needed for reporting errors and accessing printer information pages.

Performing a service test on a failed assembly

Recommends performing a service test on a component before replacing it to confirm failure, and references information on Service Tests, Utilities, and Calibrations.

Performing the necessary service calibrations

Highlights the importance of performing service calibrations after component replacement and references the relevant section for procedures.

The printer does not power on

Provides troubleshooting steps for printer power-up issues, including checking the power switch, LEDs, circuit breakers, and formatter PCA status.

How to read the power switch LEDs

Explains the meaning of the LEDs located above the power switch, indicating power supply status to the printer.

How to read the Formatter LEDs

Describes how to interpret the LEDs on the Formatter PCA to troubleshoot printer issues, including a table of LED combinations and recommendations.

How to read other LEDs

Explains the LEDs on the PrintMech PCA, noting that in normal operation all LEDs are on, and provides troubleshooting steps if they are off.

Voltage check at installation

Details how to check voltages for printer operation, emphasizing the need for a certified electrician and referring to the site preparation guide.

Troubleshooting substrate jams or printhead crashes

Addresses 'substrate jam' and 'head crash' failures, often linked, and provides tips for clearing jams and preventing issues.

The printer continuously rejects printheads

Provides steps to resolve printhead rejection issues, including cleaning flex contacts and swapping printheads.

The cutter does not function (Latex 360 only)

Explains circumstances where the cutter may not function, such as RIP settings, disabled cutter, or substrate thickness.

Troubleshooting the printer heaters

Provides a procedure for troubleshooting failed resistors, requiring a voltage-current tester and emphasizing safety precautions for high voltages.

How to interpret the service information pages

Explains how to interpret service information pages, detailing the contained information and how to print them via the Embedded Web Server.

How to obtain the printer log and the diagnostics package

Describes methods to obtain the printer log and diagnostic package, either from the front panel via USB or the Embedded Web Server.

3 System error codes

Introduction

Explains firmware upgrades and what system error codes are, noting they are hexa-decimal numbers caused by internal system errors.

System error codes and warnings-explanation

Explains the format of System Error Codes (XX.YZ or XX.n:YZ.m) and provides a table mapping the XX part to components/systems.

Continuable and non-continuable error codes

Differentiates between continuable and non-continuable error codes, providing troubleshooting steps for specific error codes like Engine PCA and Printmech PCA errors.

4 Service Tests, Utilities, and Calibrations

Introduction

Explains how to use Service Tests and Diagnostic menus, guiding users through procedures and troubleshooting errors.

Initialization Self Test

Describes the printer's automatic internal self-tests and mechanical initialization sequences performed upon startup.

Diagnostic Menu

Details how to enter the Diagnostic Menu, navigate options, and perform tests, including specific menus like Electrical System, Substrate Path, and Ink System.

Service Menu

Guides users through the Service Menu, detailing service utilities for maintenance, calibration, and information access.

Diagnostic Menu

Entering the Diagnostics Menu

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to access the printer's diagnostic menu via the front panel.

1. Electrical System Menu

Covers tests related to the Electrical System, including Electronics Control, Hard Disk Drive, BIOS Update, I/O information, and unit information.

1.2 Hard disk drive

Details the hard disk drive service tests, covering protection status, partition configuration, and system file contents.

1.3 Hard Disk Recovery

Explains the Hard Disk Recovery test, used to recover HDD space, clean folders, and restore factory state.

1.4 Hard Disk File System Check

Describes the purpose of checking and recovering defective or corrupt files on the Hard Disk.

1.5 BIOS Update

Details the procedure for updating or restoring the printer's BIOS.

1.6 IO information

Explains the I/O information diagnostic test for network troubleshooting, displaying IP address, gateway, and subnet mask.

1.7 Enable IO Interfaces

Describes how to enable the printer's I/O interfaces (USB, Ethernet, Jetdirect) that may have been disabled via the Embedded Web Server.

1.8 Unit information

Explains how to view printer information such as firmware version, serial number, and part number.

1.9 SE 59.2:00 recovery: Set SN and PN

Details the SE 59.2:00 Recovery diagnostic test for setting printer serial and part numbers when HDD and Ink Supply Tubes are replaced simultaneously.

1.10 Set SN and PN

Explains the Service Utility for setting the printer's Serial Number and Part Number.

1.11 EEROM reset

Describes the procedure to reset the EEROM to default manufacturing settings, potentially resolving software conflicts.

1.12 EEROM restore

Details the procedure to restore the EEROM to backup settings.

2. Substrate Path Menu

Covers tests for the Substrate Path, including Rewinder System, Drive Roller, and Substrate Path Sensors.

3. Ink System Menu

Covers tests for the Ink System, including Purge Tubes, Check Ink Supplies, and Broken Bag Recovery Menu.

3.2 Check Ink Supplies

Details the test to verify ink cartridge validity for purge process and current ink levels.

3.3 Broken Bag Recovery Menu

Explains menus to recover the printer after a broken ink cartridge bag is detected, including cleaning air tubes and refilling ink tubes.

4. Scan Axis Menu

Covers tests for the Scan Axis, including Scan-Axis Test, SAX Lubrication Health Check, and Enable/Disable SAX Algorithm.

4.2 SAX Lubrication Health Check

Details the test to check the SAX lubrication, involving carriage movement and checking lubrication values.

4.3 EnableDisable SAX Algorithm

Describes the test to enable or disable the SAX algorithm for troubleshooting print-quality problems.

5. Carriage Menu

Covers tests for the Carriage, including Carriage PCA, Line Sensor Check, Service Station, and Drop Detector Test.

5.1 Carriage PCA

Details tests for the Carriage PCA to check for problems, including voltage checks of specific components.

5.2 Line Sensor Check

Explains the test to check communication between the Line sensor and its NVM, including writing and reading a new serial number.

6. Service Station

Covers tests for the Service Station, including Shuttle Closed Loop and Drop Detector Test.

6.1 Shuttle Closed Loop

Checks the connection and functionality of the shuttle and Service station motor.

6.2 Drop Detector Test

Describes the purpose of the test to check the functionality of the drop detector.

6.3 Printhead Cleaning Roll Motor

Checks the functionality of the Web Wipe Motor and its connection to the PrintMech PCA.

6.4 Primer test

Checks the connection and functionality of the Primer assembly by selecting a printhead to prime.

6.5 Maintenance cartridge

Covers tests for the maintenance cartridge, including Cleaning Roll Advance and Spit Rollers.

6.5.1 Cleaning roll Advance

Checks visually if the web is advancing correctly for the cleaning roll.

6.5.2 Spit Rollers

Checks visually if the spit rollers of the megacassette are turning.

6.6 Service Station Check Distance

Checks the service station distance.

7. Covers Menu

Covers tests for printer covers, specifically the window sensor functionality.

7.1 CoverSwitch Sensor

Checks the functionality of the window sensor.

8. Diagnostic Utilities Menu

Provides utilities for printer diagnostics, including Force Normal Start, Force Diagnostic Start, Enable/Disable Logs, and Convert SKU.

8.1 Force Normal Start

Resets the printer to start up normally, exiting diagnostic mode.

8.2 Force Diagnostic Start

Allows the printer to start up in diagnostic mode for performing multiple tests.

8.3 EnableDisable Logs

Enables or disables logging of printer activity for troubleshooting and analysis.

8.4 Convert SKU

Simulates unit conversion to Basic SKU for testing purposes.

9. Inner Light Menu

Covers tests for the inner lights, specifically checking the printzone LEDs connection and functionality.

9.1 Check Printzone LEDs

Checks the connection and functionality of the inner lights and their circuits.

Service Menu

Entering the Service Menu

Provides instructions on how to access the Service Menu using the front panel and an access code.

1. Service Utilities

Lists various service utilities, including Boot Mode, Electrical System, Substrate Path, Ink System, Scan Axis, Carriage, Service Station, and Image Quality menus.

2. Image-Quality Prints Menu

Covers image quality tests, including Printhead Alignment, Substrate Advance, and Printhead Health.

2.2 Printhead Alignment Menu

Details printhead alignment procedures, including Test Plot, Advanced Test Plot, Automatic and Manual Alignment.

2.3 Substrate Advance Menu

Covers substrate advance adjustments and tests, including Substrate Advance Adjustment and Print Adjustment Plot.

2.4 Printhead Health Menu

Provides tests for printhead health, including Print Test Plot, Advanced Test Plot, and options for escalations.

2.5 Geometry Check

Offers a template for checking printer's length accuracy and figure distortion.

2.6 Scan-Axis Check

Provides a service plot to help diagnose defects in the Scan-axis check.

2.7 Side-registration check

Helps visually check alignment problems caused by substrate expansion and measure expansion error.

3. Reset Life Counters Menu

Explains how to reset life counters for components after replacement, requiring an access code.

3.1 Reset Maintenance Kit Usage

Details the Service Utility to check maintenance kit usage and reset life counters for components within kits.

Reset Substrate Path Menu

Covers Service Utilities for checking substrate path part usage and resetting life counters for Drive Roller, OMAS Sensor, and Vacuum Fan.

Reset ISS Menu

Covers Service Utilities for checking ISS part usage and resetting life counters for APS Pumps.

Reset Scan-Aaxis Menu

Covers Service Utilities for checking Scan Axis part usage and resetting life counters for Belt, Tubes/Trailing Cables, SAX Motor, and Encoder Strip.

Reset Carriage Menu

Covers Service Utilities for checking Carriage part usage and resetting life counters for Carriage Cycles, Line Sensor, Cutter Cycles, Color Sensor, and Carriage rod lubrication.

Reset Service Station

Covers Service Utilities for checking Service Station part usage and resetting life counters for SS Rack Cycles, Drop Detector, Maintenance Cartridge, Primer Cycles, and Spit roller.

4. Service Calibrations

Lists various service calibrations, including Substrate Path, Scan Axis, Carriage, and Heating and Curing menus.

4.1 Substrate Path

Covers substrate path calibrations, specifically Substrate-Advance Calibration and OMAS Calibration.

4.1.1 Substrate-Advance Calibration

Details the calibration for nominal substrate advance, necessary for controlling movement and avoiding banding issues.

4.1.2 Print Calibration Pattern

Explains the OMAS Module calibration process involving printing a plot and scanning it to compare values.

4.1.2.2 Scan Calibration Pattern

Describes the process of scanning the OMAS calibration pattern, including rotating the pattern and checking for errors.

4.1.3 Rewinder Calibration

Details the test to calculate optimum power for the rewinder system after replacement of the assembly or gears.

4.2 Scan Axis

Covers scan axis calibrations, including Drop-Detector Calibration and Reset Calibration Flag.

4.2.1 Drop-Detector Calibration

Explains the service calibration to calibrate the Drop Detector in relation to the Carriage Assembly.

4.3 Carriage Menu

Covers carriage calibrations, including Line-sensor calibration and Primer Calibration.

4.3.1 Line-sensor calibration

Details the calibration of the Line Sensor intensity for accurate edge-detection and print alignment.

4.3.2 Primer Calibration

Explains the calibration to find the optimum position of the Primer Assembly relative to the Carriage.

4.3.3 Color-Sensor Shutter Calibration

Describes the calibration to open and close the ESP shutter and check it optically.

4.3.4 Color-Sensor Calibration

Details the procedure for performing the internal calibration of the Embedded SpectroPhotometer (ESP).

5 Print quality

Initial print-quality troubleshooting actions

Recommends users perform troubleshooting actions from the user's guide for print-quality issues.

RIP and front panel settings

Notes that this section covers troubleshooting using the internal diagnostic plot, not RIP or front panel settings.

How to use the print-quality plots

Explains the basic print-quality tests to diagnose defects, categorized into Printhead alignment, health, optimizer check, and substrate advance.

Printhead alignment status plot

Describes how to print the printhead alignment status plot, useful for checking alignment accuracy.

Printhead health test plot

Explains how to print the printhead health test plot to check printhead nozzle function.

Optimizer health test plot

Details how to print the optimizer health test plot to identify issues related to the optimizer nozzle health.

Substrate-advance test plot

Explains how to print and interpret the substrate-advance test plot for diagnosing advancement issues.

Advanced printhead health test plot

Describes the advanced printhead health test plot for identifying failing printhead nozzles.

Advanced alignment diagnostic print

Helps visually check alignment problems using detailed patterns, measuring alignment error with greater accuracy.

Plot for escalation only

Provides a plot for escalation to HP Division, used for image quality issues requiring further assistance.

Geometry check

Offers a template for checking printer's length accuracy and figure distortion.

Scan-axis check

Shows defects in the Encoder Strip along the Scan Axis to help diagnose scan-axis issues.

Misregistration check

Helps visually check alignment problems caused by substrate expansion and measure misregistration error.

Force drop detection

Resets the nozzle health database to assume all nozzles are correct, helpful for white point banding issues.

Troubleshooting non-uniform curing

Provides steps to correct non-uniform drying/curing by adjusting profile settings and curing temperature.

Substrate advance issues

Addresses issues with substrate advance, suggesting cleaning the OMAS sensor window and checking substrate compatibility.

6 Ink supplies

What are ink supplies?

Identifies ink supplies, including printheads, printhead cleaning cartridges, and ink cartridges, with part numbers and descriptions.

Waste management system

Describes the waste management system, including the printhead cleaning kit and maintenance cartridge.

General information about the ink supplies

Provides guidelines for optimal results with ink supplies, including installation, automatic cleaning, and avoiding unnecessary removal.

General precautions when handling ink supplies

Outlines precautions for handling ink supplies, emphasizing care with printheads, avoiding nozzle contact, and proper storage.

Priming the ink system

Explains the printer's priming process, used for new ink systems to pressurize and fill tubes, ejecting air bubbles.

When should you replace the ink supplies?

Guides users on when to replace ink supplies, based on front panel guidance and ink level information.

Obtaining ink cartridge and printhead information

Directs users to the Printer Status chapter of the user's guide for information on ink cartridges and printheads.

Troubleshoot ink cartridge and printhead issues

Provides guidance for troubleshooting common problems with ink cartridges and printheads, often resolved via front panel messages.

The front panel recommends replacing or reseating a printhead

Explains how to address printhead errors indicated on the front panel, involving checking error codes in service information.

Warranty information for ink supplies

Details the warranty conditions for ink cartridges and printheads, based on end-of-warranty dates or ink consumption.

7 Parts and Diagrams

Printer Support

Illustrates printer support components like cross brace, legs assembly, stand hardware, foot assembly, and footbrace assembly with part numbers.

Left Cover

Diagram and part number for the left cover of the printer.

Right cover

Illustrates the right cover components, including the cover itself, front panel bezel, right door, and front panel with cable.

Front Covers

Shows the front cover components: front window, window sensor, impinging covers, impinging trims, inner lights PCA, and front tube shelf.

Top and Rear Covers

Details top and rear covers, including top cover, fan/diffusor, heater assembly, dryer fan, cables, rear cover, and connector covers.

Left Side Assemblies

Illustrates left side assemblies: SOL actuator, APS, cartridge trays, ISS, RfId PCA, SOL shutter bump, SPI bracket, and ISS PCAs.

Right Side Assemblies

Depicts right side assemblies: primer, bracket, primer valve/tubes, SVS components, aerosol fan, spit roller motor, service station, rewinder, vacuum fan, drop detector, and carriage bump.

Scan Axis Assemblies

Shows scan axis assembly components: encoder sensor, scan axis motor, backplate latch, PIP/floater/ISS connector, SRK/TC, rear tube shelf, belt/tensioner, and fixing tools.

Carriage Assemblies

Illustrates carriage assembly components: PCA, line sensor, encoder sensor, carriage without PCA, oiler, protector, SOL assembly, cutter assembly, setup printhead kit, lubrication felts, and flex cables.

Electronics

Details electronics components within the E-box: extension base, heater control, PCAs, PSU, cables, SSD, OMAS PCA, and formatter battery.

Drive Roller and Substrate Axis motor

Shows components of the drive roller and substrate axis motor, including encoder, brake, support cover, and drive roller.

Substrate path

Illustrates substrate path components: ink collectors, edge holder, printzone, entry/output rollers, input/output platens, and static front platens.

Center Guide and Pinchwheels

Depicts center guide and pinchwheel components: input mylar, input assembly, presence sensor, pinchwheel lever/assembly, and pinchwheels.

Substrate Input Assemblies

Shows substrate input assembly parts: roll housing, spindle with hubs, loading accessory, spindle gear, and roll module.

Curing Assemblies

Illustrates curing assembly components: sensor/valve, impinging module, fan-heater, recirculation cover, resistors PCA, control PCA, and bracket.

Curing Fans Assemblies

Depicts curing fan assembly components: air curtain fans cover, impinging cables, air curtain fan, and air curtain resistors.

Printzone and Ink Collector

Shows printzone and ink collector components: switch assembly, SVS-Window-Pinch Lever-Gutter, vacuum rubber, print-zone lockers, and sensors.

Take-Up Reel

Illustrates take-up reel components: deflector, motor module, spindle with hubs, loop shaper, left module, sensor, and reel screws.

Miscellaneous Parts

Lists miscellaneous parts including calibration arcs, maintenance kits, reseller kit, adhesive vinyl, label bundles, power cords, and cables.

8 Removal and installation

Introduction

Provides an introduction to the chapter, guiding users through removal and installation steps with illustrations and video references.

Customer Self Repair parts

Identifies Customer Self Repair (CSR) parts that customers can replace, distinguishing them from non-CSR parts requiring engineer replacement.

Service calibration guide to removal and installation

Provides a table linking component removal/installation with necessary service calibrations and diagnostic tests.

Drive roller

Details the removal and installation procedure for the drive roller, including warnings and notes on grease application and calibration.

Front panel

Provides steps for the removal and installation of the front panel, including disconnecting cables and releasing screws.

Right cover

Details the removal procedure for the right cover, involving unclipping the front-panel bezel and removing screws.

Left cover

Provides steps for removing the left cover, involving opening the window and removing T-15 and T-20 screws.

Left impinging module cover

Details the removal of the left impinging module cover, including opening the window and removing T-15 and T-20 screws.

Right impinging module cover

Provides steps for removing the right impinging module cover, involving opening the window and removing T-15 and T-20 screws.

Rear cover

Details the removal of the rear cover, specifying screw types and quantities for 54-inch and 64-inch printers.

Top cover

Provides steps for removing the top cover, involving removing other covers and disconnecting cables.

Right connector cover

Details the removal of the right connector cover, involving disconnecting the TUR connector and removing T-20 screws.

E-box extension

Explains the removal of the E-box extension cover, involving removing T-10 and T-20 screws.

Window sensor

Details the removal of the window sensor, involving opening the window, removing cables, and unclipping the sensor.

Belt assembly

Provides steps for removing the belt assembly, including removing covers, encoder strip, carriage assembly, and releasing the belt.

E-box

Details the removal of the E-box, involving disconnecting cables, removing screws, and lifting the E-box.

Impinging pressure sensor

Explains the removal of the impinging pressure sensor, involving opening the window, removing covers and screws, and disconnecting tubes.

Impinging recirculation cover

Details the removal of the impinging recirculation cover, involving removing other covers, the pressure sensor, and screws.

Impinging heater module

Provides steps for removing the impinging heater module, including removing covers, the pressure sensor, recirculation cover, and deflector.

Impinging air curtain

Details the removal of the impinging air curtain, involving removing covers and disconnecting connectors.

Impinging air curtain thermal switch

Explains the removal of the impinging air curtain thermal switch, involving removing the air curtain and disconnecting cables.

Impinging air curtain resistors

Details the removal of the impinging air curtain resistors, involving removing the air curtain and disconnecting cables.

Impinging air curtain fans

Provides steps for removing the impinging air curtain fans, involving removing covers and disconnecting connectors.

Room-temperature sensor

Details the removal of the room-temperature sensor, involving removing covers and disconnecting cables.

Impinging holding brackets

Explains the removal of the impinging holding brackets, involving removing covers and disconnecting cables.

Impinging heater-controller enclosure

Details the removal of the impinging heater-controller enclosure, involving removing covers and PCAs.

Window trims

Provides steps for removing window trims, involving removing covers, window sensor cables, and screws.

Output platen

Details the removal of the output platen, involving removing covers, disconnecting cables, and removing screws.

Input roller

Explains the removal of the input roller, involving raising a lever and moving the roller to disengage.

Maintenance-cartridge door

Provides steps for removing the maintenance-cartridge door, involving opening the door and unclipping it.

Maintenance-cartridge door sensor

Details the removal of the maintenance-cartridge door sensor, involving removing covers and disconnecting cables.

Substrate sensor

Explains the removal of the substrate sensor, involving removing the loading table, spindles, input roller, and tension bar.

Right rollfeed module assembly

Details the removal of the right rollfeed module assembly, involving removing covers, spindles, and screws.

Left rollfeed module assembly

Provides steps for removing the left rollfeed module assembly, involving removing spindles, input roller, and screws.

Take-up reel motor

Explains the removal of the take-up reel motor, involving raising the loading table, removing the spindle, and disconnecting cables.

Take-up reel left module

Details the removal of the take-up reel left module, involving raising the loading table and removing the spindle.

Take-up reel deflector supports

Provides steps for removing take-up reel deflector supports, involving disconnecting cables and removing screws.

Tension bar

Explains the removal of the tension bar, involving removing retaining clips and screws, and disconnecting cables.

Take-up reel sensors

Details the removal of take-up reel sensors, involving disconnecting cables and removing screws.

Line sensor assembly

Provides steps for removing the line sensor assembly, involving removing covers, disconnecting cables, and removing screws.

Color sensor assembly

Explains the removal of the color sensor assembly, involving opening the window, removing covers, disconnecting cables, and removing screws.

Color sensor actuator assembly

Details the removal of the color sensor actuator assembly, involving sliding out ink cartridges and removing screws.

Cartridge tray

Provides steps for removing the cartridge tray, involving releasing a lever, removing ink cartridges, and pressing a clip.

Opening the window

Details how to open the printer window, emphasizing safety precautions and cooling down the print zone.

Window

Explains the removal of the window, involving opening it, disconnecting grounding cable, moving hinge rod, and lifting the window.

Top cover fans

Provides steps for removing top cover fans, involving opening the window, removing screws, and disconnecting cables.

Rear fans

Details the removal of rear fans, involving removing the rear cover, disconnecting cables, and removing screws.

Scan-axis motor

Explains the removal of the scan-axis motor, involving removing covers, E-box extension, and disconnecting cables.

Oiler assembly

Provides steps for removing the oiler assembly, involving removing covers, encoder strip, and opening the window.

Lubrication felts

Details the removal of lubrication felts, involving opening the window and pulling out the maintenance cartridge.

Floater and PIP assembly

Explains the removal of the floater and PIP assembly, involving removing covers, ISS, and disconnecting cables.

Under-carriage protector assembly

Provides steps for removing the under-carriage protector assembly, involving removing covers, carriage assembly, and encoder disc.

Front tube shelf

Details the removal of the front tube shelf, involving removing covers, PCAs, and screws.

Rear tube shelf

Explains the removal of the rear tube shelf, involving removing covers and screws.

Aerosol fan assembly

Provides steps for removing the aerosol fan assembly, involving removing covers and service station.

Spit roller motor

Details the removal of the spit roller motor, involving removing covers and service station.

Cleaning roll motor assembly

Explains the removal of the cleaning roll motor assembly, involving removing covers and disconnecting cables.

Rewinder

Provides steps for removing the rewinder, involving opening the window and removing covers.

Primer assembly

Details the removal of the primer assembly, involving removing covers, disconnecting cables, and removing tubes.

Primer valves

Explains the removal of the primer valves, involving removing covers, disconnecting cables, and removing tubes.

Primer valves cable

Provides steps for removing the primer valves cable, involving removing covers, disconnecting cables, and unrouting cables.

Service station

Details the removal of the service station, involving removing covers, primer assembly, primer valves, and disconnecting cables.

Drop detector

Explains the removal of the drop detector, involving opening the window, pulling out the maintenance cartridge, and disconnecting cables.

Cutter assembly

Provides steps for removing the cutter assembly, involving selecting 'Replace Cutter' and opening the window.

Ink Supply Station (ISS)

Details the removal of the Ink Supply Station (ISS), involving removing covers, scan-axis motor, and ink cartridges.

APS assembly

Explains the removal of the APS assembly, involving removing covers, E-box extension, scan-axis motor, and ISS.

Encoder strip and encoder sensor

Provides steps for removing the encoder strip and sensor, involving removing covers and disconnecting cables.

Carriage PCA

Details the removal of the Carriage PCA, involving removing covers, disconnecting cables, and removing screws.

Carriage flex cables

Explains the removal of carriage flex cables, involving removing covers, primer assembly, and disconnecting cables.

Carriage assembly

Provides steps for removing the carriage assembly, involving removing covers, panels, and assemblies.

Ink supply tubes and trailing cable

Details the removal of ink supply tubes and trailing cable, involving removing covers, PCAs, and disconnecting cables.

Static front platens (360)

Explains the removal of static front platens for the 360 model, involving removing covers and screws.

Static front platens (330)

Details the removal of static front platens for the 330 model, involving removing covers and a large number of screws.

Static front platens (310)

Explains the removal of static front platens for the 310 model, involving removing covers and a large number of screws.

Substrate-axis motor

Provides steps for removing the substrate-axis motor, involving removing covers, E-box extension, and disconnecting cables.

Encoder disc and sensor

Details the removal of the encoder disc and sensor, involving removing covers and disconnecting cables.

Substrate lever assembly

Explains the removal of the substrate lever assembly, involving removing covers and linkage.

Substrate lever sensor

Provides steps for removing the substrate lever sensor, involving removing covers and rollfeed.

Ink Collector sensor

Details the removal of the ink collector sensor, involving removing covers and print zone.

Ink Collector sensor cable

Explains the removal of the ink collector sensor cable, involving removing screws and unclipping cables.

Vacuum rubbers

Provides steps for removing vacuum rubbers, involving removing covers and screws.

Roller gear protector

Details the removal of the roller gear protector, involving removing covers, assemblies, and screws.

Print-zone lockers

Explains the removal of print-zone lockers, involving removing covers and screws.

OMAS

Provides steps for removing the OMAS, involving removing covers, substrate, and screws.

OMAS cable

Details the removal of the OMAS cable, involving removing covers, service station, vacuum fan, and OMAS.

Pinchwheel assembly

Explains the removal of the pinchwheel assembly, involving removing covers, substrate lever, and disconnecting linkages.

Individual pinchwheel rollers

Provides steps for removing individual pinchwheel rollers, involving removing covers and screws.

Vacuum fan

Details the removal of the vacuum fan, involving removing covers, assemblies, and disconnecting cables.

Vacuum fan cable

Explains the removal of the vacuum fan cable, involving removing covers, assemblies, and disconnecting cables.

Carriage bushings

Provides steps for removing carriage bushings, involving removing covers, assemblies, and sensors.

Formatter battery

Details the removal of the formatter battery, involving removing covers and screws.

Solid State Drive (SSD)

Explains the removal of the Solid State Drive (SSD), involving removing covers and disconnecting cables.

Heater control assembly fan

Provides steps for removing the heater control assembly fan, involving removing covers and disconnecting cables.

Heater control assembly

Details the removal of the heater control assembly, involving removing covers, PCAs, and screws.

Ink supply station PCAs

Explains the removal of ink supply station PCAs, involving removing covers, trays, and disconnecting cables.

Interconnect PCA

Provides steps for removing the interconnect PCA, involving removing covers and disconnecting cables.

Formatter PCA

Details the removal of the formatter PCA, involving removing covers, PCAs, and disconnecting cables.

OMAS controller PCA

Explains the removal of the OMAS controller PCA, involving removing covers and disconnecting cables.

Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Provides steps for removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU), involving removing covers and disconnecting cables.

PrintMech PCA

Details the removal of the PrintMech PCA, involving removing covers, assemblies, and disconnecting cables.

Engine PCA

Explains the removal of the Engine PCA, involving removing covers, PCAs, and disconnecting cables.

Printer ID PCA

Provides steps for removing the printer ID PCA, involving removing covers and screws.

Air curtain and print-zone heater control PCA

Details the removal of the air curtain and print-zone heater control PCA, involving removing covers and PCAs.

Curing Control PCA

Explains the removal of the curing control PCA, involving unplugging cables and removing screws.

Curing power interconnect PCA

Provides steps for removing the curing power interconnect PCA, involving unplugging cables and removing screws.

LAN PCA

Details the removal of the LAN PCA, involving removing covers and screws.

Inner light PCA

Explains the removal of the inner light PCA, involving opening the window and moving the PCA.

Entry Mylar

Provides steps for removing the entry mylar, involving removing covers and screws.

Heater Control

Details the removal of the heater control, involving removing covers, screws, and the bracket.

9 Preventive maintenance

Moisture on the printer

Advises on printer environment humidity and recovering from moisture condensation.

Belt swelling

Provides advice on preventing new belts from swelling incorrectly by keeping them in bags with desiccant.

Clean the printer

Recommends keeping the printer free of dust, ink, and contamination for good operating condition.

Clean and lubricate the carriage rail

Directs users to the user's guide for instructions on cleaning and lubricating the carriage rail.

Clean the encoder strip

Directs users to the user's guide for instructions on cleaning the encoder strip.

Scheduled maintenance

Explains the purpose of scheduled preventive maintenance to avoid failures and ensure good performance throughout the product life.

Level of printer usage

Describes Non-Volatile Memory counters tracking usage and alerts for required service maintenance kits.

11 Safety precautions

General safety guidelines

Provides essential safety precautions before servicing the printer, including turning it off and disconnecting power.

Electrical shock hazard

Warns about hazardous voltages in curing modules and internal circuits, requiring power disconnection before servicing.

Heat hazard

Advises on precautions for high temperatures in curing subsystems to avoid burns, recommending printer cool-down.

Fire hazard

Outlines precautions to avoid fire risk from high temperatures, including checking power supply and avoiding flammable products.

Mechanical hazard

Warns about moving parts that can crush or cut body parts, advising to keep body and clothing away from moving parts.

Scan-axis encoder strip hazard

Highlights the sharp nature of the scan-axis encoder strip, warning of hand cuts and recommending protective gloves.

Lifting and handling

Addresses risks of bodily injury from improper handling of heavy materials, recommending proper equipment and manpower.

Warning labels

Explains the purpose of various warning labels found on the printer, related to power cords, moving parts, and hazardous areas.

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