Types and Timing of Maintenance
This section explains how to clean and maintain this machine.
Maintenance Frequency
Clean the machine regularly.
Debris or dust collecting on the parts in use may cause current leakage or deterioration of the insulation, resulting in fire and smoke hazards.
Store the cleaning liquid for maintenance in a cool, dark location.
Keep them out of the reach of children.
This printer uses ultraviolet curable inks (UV inks).
Be sure to wear protective gloves and UV protective eyewear during maintenance.
Be sure to inspect the machine and replace specified parts periodically.
To use this machine under its optimal conditions, maintain it periodically. The print head nozzles, in particular, need to be maintained appropriately because the nozzles, which inject ink, can reduce printing quality when attached with dust and dirt.
Regular Maintenance
These are the maintenance items that are required on a daily basis.
| Timing | Item | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Before daily operations | Cleaning the Print Heads | |
| When printing is resumed | ||
| After daily operations are finished | ||
| When printing quality has decreased | Cleaning the Print Heads | Liquid Cleaning |
| Adjusting Negative Pressure of the Print Heads | Adjusting Negative Pressure of the Print Heads | |
| Maintenance to perform as needed | Cleaning the UV-LED Device | Cleaning the UV-LED Device |
| Cleaning the Table and Outside of the Machine | Cleaning the Table and Outside of the Machine | |
| Cleaning the Maintenance Station and Its Surrounding Areas | Cleaning the Maintenance Station and Its Surrounding Areas | |
| Removing Inks Adhering to the Table | Removing Inks Adhering to the Table | |
| Refilling Inks | Refilling Inks | |
| Disposing of Drained Ink | Disposing of Drained Ink |
Tools required for maintenance
Wear UV protective eyewear and protective gloves during maintenance.
Prepare paper towels, non-woven fabric, alcohol cleaner, polyethylene gloves, and nitrile (rubber) gloves. Prepare new items instead of reusing them.
- Paper towels
Use paper towels to remove dirt from the table and the machine exterior. Do not use them for the print heads and their surrounding areas.
- Non-woven fabric
Use non-woven fabric to clean the print heads, their surrounding areas, and the maintenance station. Also use it for relatively large areas.
- Cleaning sticks
Use cleaning sticks to clean the print head nozzle surfaces and the inside of the maintenance station. Also use them for relatively narrow spaces such as gaps and steps.
- Cleaning liquid
Use cleaning liquid to remove tough dirt and hardened ink. For information about purchasing cleaning liquid, contact your authorized dealer.
- Alcohol cleaner
Use alcohol cleaner to remove tough dirt from the irradiation surfaces of the UV-LED device and hardened ink. Use alcohol for cleaning.
- Polyethylene gloves
- Nitrile (rubber) gloves
- UV protective eyewear
Wear three layers of gloves and put them on in the following order: nitrile (rubber) gloves, polyethylene gloves, nitrile (rubber) gloves.