Replacing the Separating Knife

If the separating knife becomes dull or if the edge of the separating knife is chipped, replace the separating knife with a new separating knife.
WARNING

Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.

Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.

CAUTION

Do not touch the tip of the separating knife.

Doing so may result in injury.

IMPORTANT

When the warning alarm sounds during separating knife replacement

To prevent the print heads from drying out, an alarm sounds a set amount of time after the start of the operation. Perform the operation by following the message displayed in the Utility window.

Required item


Replacement blades for separating knife
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Use the following link to view a reference video for this procedure. We recommend that you view this video to understand the overall flow of work.

https://youtu.be/5mUM8aVU_eY
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Procedure
  1. Remove any media.
  2. Click AP-640_Panel_Icon_MENU.
  3. Click Execute under Maintenance - Parts Replacement - Separating Knife.
    The Separating Knife Replacement window appears, and the print-head carriage moves to a location where separating knife replacement is possible.
  4. When the print-head carriage stops, open the front cover.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to replace the separating knife.
  6. When the separating knife replacement is finished, close the front cover and click Finish.
  7. Click Close to return to the original screen.