CARE OF THE INSTRUMENT
Cleaning the Print Head
Automatic print head cleaning occurs periodically when
the printer is in the STANDBY mode.
To initiate a print head clean
1.
Press the [CLEAN] key briefly and then release the
key. This starts a print head clean, indicated by „00‟ in
the display. The print head clean takes approximately
1 second to complete.
Extending the total duration of the clean can be
3.
Push the small lever located below the location plate
upwards and remove the red location plate (Figure 6-R).
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accomplished by immediately pressing the
[CLEAN] key again when the display reads „00‟.
Then holding the [CLEAN] key for the cleaning to
continue (max duration= 10 seconds).
Print Head Cleaning/Location Plate
Installation
Once a week or if the display message “15” is
displayed, the print head must be cleaned manually.
1.
Press the
[ONLINE]
key.
2.
Open the main cover and then press the [CLEAN]
and [LOADED] keys simultaneously for approximately
10 seconds. This function moves the print head
upward to a position approximately ½ inch away from
the sealing lip (Figure 6-Q).
Figure 6-Q
Figure 6-R
4.
Moisten one of the foam swabs (supplied with the
instrument) with alcohol.
NOTE:
Be sure not to use too much alcohol, as there
should be no alcohol dripped into the instrument.
CAUTION: Never use acetone or xylene to perform
this procedure; use only 95% or 100%
alcohol.
5.
Carefully insert the swab into the gap under the print
head. Apply light pressure upwards (on print head)
and
move the foam swab back and forth
approximately ten times. This procedure helps to
remove dried ink residue from the print head.
CAUTION: Never rotate the foam swab. The backing
plate of the print head could become scratched and
prematurely worn.
6.
Clean the location plate and sealing lip with clean
alcohol. Check the sealing lip for damage. Replace
the location plate if the sealing lip is damaged.
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