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.
When a warning beep sounds during cleaning

  • A warning beep sounds 10 minutes after operation starts. Stop work, close all the covers, and then press Finish All to end the UV lamp manual cleaning mode. After that, restart the procedure from the beginning.

Required items




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. Open the front cover.
    MEMO

    Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and keep holding it until the cover is completely opened or closed.

    If you do not open and close the front cover gently, it may break or you may be injured.

    CoverOpen2
  2. Remove the object to be printed on.
  3. Close the front cover.
    MEMO

    Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and keep holding it until the cover is completely opened or closed.

    If you do not open and close the front cover gently, it may break or you may be injured.

    CoverOpen2
  4. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_MENU.
  5. Tap Maintenance - UV Lamp Manual Cleaning.
  6. Tap Execute.
    Tap Execute to display a message reminding the user to wear protective gear.
  7. Tap OK.
    Tap OK to move the print-head carriage and table.
  8. Open the front cover.
    MEMO

    Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and keep holding it until the cover is completely opened or closed.

    If you do not open and close the front cover gently, it may break or you may be injured.

    CoverOpen2
  9. Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.
    StaticElectricity
  10. Wet a cloth with anhydrous ethanol or isopropyl alcohol, and then wipe off the base and irradiation unit of each UV-LED device with this cloth.
    Wipe the cloth across each lamp for approximately 10 round trips until all the dirt is cleared away.
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  11. Close the front cover.
    MEMO

    Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and keep holding it until the cover is completely opened or closed.

    If you do not open and close the front cover gently, it may break or you may be injured.

    CoverOpen2
  12. Tap Finish All.

    Cleaning will start. The details of the operation in progress and the (approximate) remaining time of that work are displayed in the status bar at the top of the screen.

    When the work is finished, the status bar returns to its original display.

  13. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_HOME to return to the home screen.