Maintenance
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Cleaning the Printhead .This section describes how to clean the printhead.
When to Clean the Printhead Check or clean the printhead at the start of every shift or work
period.
Procedure WARNING: Before starting this procedure, make certain that AC
power to the printer is Off, failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
1. If you have not done so, execute Quick Shutdown procedure
(Refer to Chapter 5, <System maintenance>, “Printer
Shutdown Sequence” for more information about it).
2. Turn the AC power switch Off.
3. Use screwdriver to loosen the printhead cover holding screw,
then slide the printhead out.
4. Visually inspect the printhead assembly. Look for foreign
particles and ink that typically accumulate in the nozzle plate
(located on the front of the nozzle), charge electrode,
deflection electrode and Gutter. (Refer to Figure 6-2 for the
location of each component.)
Nozzle
Nozzle Plate
Charge Electrode
Deflection Electrode
Figure 6-2. Description of the Printhead Components
Gutter
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