MIMAKI TS300P-1800 - Cleaning the Ink Head and the Area Around It

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Chapter 4 Maintenance
Cleaning the Ink Head
and the Area around It
Because the ink head employs a very precise
mechanism, due care needs to be taken when it is
cleaned.
Using a clean stick, etc., rub off gelatinous ink or dust that
may stick to the lower part of the slider and the area
around the ink head.In doing so, never rub the nozzles of
the head.
1
Press
(MENU)
in LOCAL.
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed.
2
Press the key twice.
• “CARRIAGE OUT” will be selected.
3
Press to select “HEAD
MAINTENANCE”, and press the
key.
• Carriage will move to the left end of this machine.
4
Open the maintenance cover.
5
Wipe ink sticking to the side of the head off
with a clean stick.
• Never rub the nozzles.
6
Press the key after the cleaning.
7
Close the maintenance cover, and press
the key.
• After its initial operation, the machine returns to
LOCAL.
Tools required for cleaning
• Clean stick (SPC-0527) • Gloves
• Goggles
• Be sure to wear the attached goggles and gloves
when cleaning the area around the ink
head.Otherwise, you may get ink in your eyes.
• The ink contains organic solvent.If you get the ink
on your skin or in your eyes, wash it away with
plenty of water immediately.
Clean the side surface of the head
(shown in deep gray) with a clean stick.
The nozzle part (Never
touch it.)
Clean with a clean stick or a waste cloth.