Procedures from Preparing to Move to Reinstallation

CAUTION

If anything drops toward the back of the flat table, turn off all power switches before looking for the dropped object.

Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.

IMPORTANT

Important notes on moving

  • Once the preparations for moving the machine are complete, move the machine promptly and turn on the machine as soon as possible after the machine is relocated. If you leave the machine alone without turning it on, the precipitated ink will coagulate and result in problems such as the clogging of the print heads.
  • When moving the machine, keep it at a temperature between 5 and 40°C (41 and 104°F) and at relative humidity between 20 and 80% (with no condensation). Failure to do so may result in malfunction.
  • Handle the machine with care when moving it, keeping it level (not tilted at an angle) and preventing it from striking other objects.
  • When transporting in a vehicle, avoid placing machine on a tilted surface, such as on a seat, and keep the machine in a level state.
Procedure
  1. On the Utility home screen, click BN2_Utility_Icon_MENU.
  2. Click Execute under Maintenance - Ink Circulation.
    This operation circulates the ink. This procedure will take several minutes.
  3. Follow the procedure below to move the flat table to its lowest position.
    Lower the flat table using the rotary axis unit's attachment/removal menu. If the rotary axis unit is installed, remove it.Attaching/Removing Optional Items (The Rotary Axis Unit)
    1. Click Execute under Preferences - Rotary Unit Attachment/Removal.
      The flat table moves around the center position in the vertical direction.
    2. Open the front cover.
    3. When the Attach or remove the rotary axis unit. window appears, click Next.
    4. When Close all the covers. is displayed, close the front cover, and then click Finish.
      The flat table moves to its lowest position.
  4. Turn off the sub power, and then turn off the main power.
  5. Open the front cover, and then remove the maintenance cover.
  6. Remove the retainer (A) for the print-head carriage and the retainer (B) for the flat table.

    The shapes of the retainers and the locations where they are attached vary slightly between the BD-8 and BD-12.

    Remove the screws of the retainers using the included hexagonal wrench.
    BD-8_RemoveKoteiguAB
  7. Push the flat table and then move it until it comes into contact with the back.
    IMPORTANT Move the flat table slowly.
  8. Secure the print-head carriage and flat table with their retainers.
    • Print-head carriage
      MEMO

      Work carefully so that you do not drop the screws.

      If a screw falls under the flat table, pick up the screw according to the following guidelines.
      1. Move the flat table back and forth by hand to look for the screw.

        If you cannot find the screw, perform the following operation to search the underside of the flat table.

      2. Move the flat table up as instructed in the guidelines for setting up thin media, such as nozzle drop-out test paper.
      1. Place the screw on the long side of the included hexagonal wrench.

        Use the screws that were used to attach this retainer.

      2. Place the retainer in the position shown in the figure.
        IMPORTANT

        As much as possible, avoid touching part of the head gap sensor when attaching the retainer.

        Deformation of the head gap sensor may lead to malfunction or machine damage.

        BD-8_InstallKoteiguA-1
      3. As shown in the following figure, temporarily tighten the screws in the upper-left and upper-right parts of the retainer while supporting it with your hand.
        BD-8_InstallKoteiguA-2
      4. Temporarily tighten the remaining two locations.
      5. Push the retainer to the right, and then fully tighten the screws.
        IMPORTANT Tighten the screws in the bottom two locations lightly. Overtightening may result in bending of the mounting fixture.
        MEMO Grease may adhere to your hands during this work. Use gloves if necessary.
        BD-8_TightenKoteiguA
    • Flat table

      For details on the locations in which to attach the retainers, see the Machine Installation guide.

      Machine Installation - Step 1: Removing the Retainers

      1. Place the retainer for the flat table in the position shown in the figure.
        Place the retainer so that the protrusion (A) fits into the hole.
        BD-8_InstallKoteiguB
      2. Tighten the screws while pushing the retainer to the back.
        Use the screws that were used to attach this retainer.
        MEMO Grease may adhere to your hands during this work. Use gloves if necessary.
        BD-8_TightenKoteiguB
  9. Attach the maintenance cover, and then close the front cover.
    • Push the maintenance cover until the magnets adhere.
    • Secure the front cover with masking tape or similar material to prevent it from opening during transport.
  10. Unplug the power cable and the Ethernet connector.
  11. Move the machine as soon as possible.
  12. After moving the machine, immediately install it.
  13. Remove the print-head carriage and the flat table retainer.
    1. Open the front cover, and then remove the maintenance cover.
    2. Remove the retainer for the print-head carriage and the retainer for the flat table.
      Remove them in the reverse order of step 8.
    3. Install the removed retainers (x 2) in the positions shown in the figure.
      BD-8_ReinstallKoteiguAB
    4. Attach the maintenance cover, and then close the front cover.
  14. Turn on the main power, and then turn on the sub power.
    This completes the move operation.