Page 80 of 88 TP1A072–3 English
Aug 2017
Linx 10 Operating Manual —
Look after your printer
Linx 10
8.1 Clean the printer
WARNING: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. THE INK USED WITH THIS PRINTER IS SOLVENT-BASED AND
CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE, AND THE VAPOUR OR SPRAY CAN BE IRRITATING
TO THE EYES AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
YOU MUST WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND SOLVENT-RESISTANT PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHEN YOU
HANDLE INKS AND SOLVENTS, WHEN YOU WORK ON THE PRINTER, AND WHEN YOU CLEAN IT.
IF YOU IGNORE THIS SAFETY WARNING, YOU COULD EXPERIENCE SEVERE IRRITATION AND
TEMPORARY (REVERSIBLE) DAMAGE TO THE EYES, AND NON-ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS.
WARNING: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. THE INK AND SOLVENT USED WITH THIS PRINTER ARE HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE.
KEEP INKS AND SOLVENTS AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. DO NOT SMOKE OR USE OPEN
FLAMES NEAR THE PRINTER, OR INK AND SOLVENT STORAGE CONTAINERS. USE INKS AND
SOLVENTS, AND OPERATE THE PRINTER, IN AN AREA WITH GOOD VENTILATION.
THERE IS A RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION IF THIS SAFETY WARNING IS IGNORED.
8.1.1 Printer cover
Use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth and the same solvent type that is used in the printer to clean ink spills
from the printer cabinet. Observe the safety precautions when you handle the solvent.
Do not use abrasive materials, which can damage the equipment.
Use a lint-free cloth to prevent any contamination of the printhead.
8.1.2 Clean the touch screen display
If the printer is turned off, use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth and cleaning solution to clean the touch
screen. If the printer is turned on, use the Clean Touch Screen button (see ‘Clean Touch Screen’ on
page 83) to lock the touch screen, and then clean the touch screen.
8.1.3 Clean the printhead
Touch the Help button on the Main Menu screen, and then touch the Clean Printhead option for
instructions on how to clean the printhead.
Before you start, make sure that you read the ‘Safety’ document supplied with the printer.