6-8 Clean the Printhead Rev AA
Videojet 1710 Operator Manual
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Make sure that the cleaning solution is
compatible with the ink used before you clean the printhead. The
failure to follow the caution can damage the printer.
Note: Make sure that the jet is turned off. Check the red LED in the charge
electrode. If the red LED is illuminated, it indicates that jet is still running.
Procedure
Materials Required:
• Cleaning Kit
• Clean Bristle brush
• Spray Bottle
•Clean swabs
Do the following tasks to clean the printhead:
1 Position the printhead in the approved wash station or above a
bonded service tray with the nozzle pointing down (
Figure 6-5 on
page 6-9).
Note: Make sure that there is proper grounding of the wash station while
cleaning.
2 Make sure that the bristles of the soft brush are wet with the solvent.
3 Clean the charge electrode by moving the brush in an up and down
motion.
Continue to spray the cleaning solution on the brush.