UV Lamp Manual Cleaning Method

IMPORTANT
Important notes on this procedure
  • Before performing this operation, remove any objects to be printed on.
  • To prevent the print heads from drying out, finish this procedure in 10 minutes or less. A warning beep sounds after 10 minutes.
  • The cloths, alcohol, and similar items used in cleaning are not included with the product.
Required items

ethanol
CleaningCloth

Anhydrous ethanol or isopropyl alcohol

 Cloth (that is not fluffy)
CAUTION

Do not perform cleaning immediately after printing has finished. (Wait approximately 15 minutes after printing finishes.)

The area around the UV-LED device is hot and may cause burns.

CAUTION

When using anhydrous ethanol or isopropyl alcohol, be sure to follow the product's usage precautions.

Exercise caution regarding items such as fire, ventilation, and rashes.

CAUTION

Only use anhydrous ethanol or isopropyl alcohol.

Using chemicals (or similar substances) other than anhydrous ethanol or isopropyl alcohol may lead to UV-LED device damage.

CAUTION

Use cloth that is not fluffy to wipe off the parts. Do not use a hard material such as metal.

Using cloth that is fluffy or a hard material such as metal may lead to UV-LED device damage.

Procedure
  1. Remove the object, and then close the front cover.
  2. Access the manual cleaning menu using one of the following methods.
    • Notifications: Click BD-8_Icon_Notification1, and then click BD-8_Utility_Icon_Jikkou for The time for manual cleaning of the UV lamp has arrived..
    • On the Utility home screen, click BN2_Utility_Icon_MENU, then click Execute for UV Lamp Manual Cleaning under Maintenance.
    The print-head carriage moves to near the center.
  3. Open the front cover, and then remove the maintenance cover.
  4. Touch the location shown in the figure (next to the ink slots) to discharge any static electricity.
    BD-8_DissipateStaticElectricity
  5. Wear protective gear (gloves and glasses).
  6. Click OK.
    The print-head carriage and flat table move.
  7. Wet a cloth with anhydrous ethanol or isopropyl alcohol, and then wipe off the irradiation surface of the UV-LED device with this cloth.
    Wipe the cloth across each UV lamp for approximately 10 round trips until all the dirt is cleared away.
    BD-8_UVlampCleaning
    After you have wiped off the dirt, click Next.
  8. Attach the maintenance cover, and then close the front cover.
  9. Click Finish.
    The print-head carriage returns to its original position.