Replacing the Felt Wiper

The felt wiper is a component that is used for cleaning the print heads.

When it is time to replace the felt wiper, the message The time for felt wiper replacement has arrived. appears. In this situation, replace the felt wiper.

For information about purchasing felt wipers, contact your authorized dealer.

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.

IMPORTANT

When the warning alarm sounds during felt wiper replacement

To prevent the print heads from drying out, an alarm sounds about 30 minutes after the start of the operation. Perform the operation by following the message displayed in the Utility window.

Required items

FeltWiper
tweezers
Felt wiper Tweezers
MEMO

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/yh3fASWhRnU
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The BN2-20/20A is shown in this video, but the work and operation procedures are the same for this machine.

Procedure
  1. When the message The time for felt wiper replacement has arrived. appears, click OK.
  2. Remove any media.
  3. Click Panel_Icon_NOTE_1note to display the messages.
  4. Click The time for felt wiper replacement has arrived..
    The Felt Wiper Replacement window appears.
  5. Click OK.
    The print-head carriage moves to a location where felt wiper replacement is possible.
  6. When the print-head carriage stops, open the right cover.
  7. Follow the on-screen instructions to replace the felt wiper.
  8. When the operation is complete, close the right cover.
  9. Click Finish.
    The print-head carriage returns to the original position, and then head cleaning starts.