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Aug 2015
Linx 8900 Operating Manual —
Look after your printer
Linx 8900
4 Put a container under the printhead and gently wash only the circled area (“A”)
with the solvent, as shown above. Pause after every application of solvent to allow
the ink to dissolve.
5 Collect the solvent in the container. Dispose of the used solvent, according to local
regulations.
6 Allow the printhead to dry completely. Do not use a cloth to dry the printhead.
You must make sure that the space between the nozzle and the charge electrode is
free of ink.
7 Refit the printhead into the cover tube and tighten the securing screw.
9.2 Replace the ink or solvent cartridges
WARNING: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. MANY OF THE INKS USED WITH THIS PRINTER ARE
SOLVENT-BASED AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THEY ARE 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 INKS AND SOLVENTS 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.