Replacing the Separating Knife

If the separating knife becomes dull, replace it with the included replacement knife.
CAUTION

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

Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.

CAUTION

Do not touch the tip of the separating knife.

Doing so may result in injury.

Required item


Replacement blade for separating knife
Procedure
  1. Remove any media.
  2. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_MENU.
  3. Tap Maintenance - Separating Knife Replacement.
    The Separating Knife Replacement screen appears.
  4. Tap Execute.
    The sub carriage moves to a position where separating knife replacement is possible.
  5. When Open the front cover. appears, open the front cover.
    MEMO The procedure is displayed on the operation panel.
    • Tap VG3_Panel_Icon_LEFT_blue or VG3_Panel_Icon_RIGHT_blue to check the procedure.
    • If you complete the work without viewing the instructions, tap Finish All.
  6. Remove the separating knife.
    1. Loosen the screw until it slips out.
    2. Grasp the screw portion, and slowly pull in the direction of the arrow.
      When doing this, do not pull it back toward you.

      AP-640_Knife_LoosenScrew
  7. Install a new knife.
    Slide the knife to align it with the groove.

    AP-640_Knife_SetNewKnife
  8. Slowly insert the separating knife holder into the grooves indicated with .

    Insert the separate knife into the groove
  9. Tighten the screw.
    Take care to ensure that the knife does not slip out of position at this time.

    AP-640_Knife_TightenScrew
    MEMO Do not overtighten the screw.
  10. When the separating knife replacement is finished, tap Finish All.
  11. When Close the cover. appears, close the front cover.
    When you close the front cover, you are returned to the original screen.
  12. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_HOME to go back to the original screen.