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Chapter 4 Cleaning
3. Carefully wipe inside the tube fittings, using a small cotton swab
moistened with alcohol.
4. Using a low pressure air nozzle (90 psi. max. pressure) blow air through
the V port, then the P port using three - 2 second bursts.
5. Reconnect the vacuum generator and test the applicator pad’s vacuum as
outlined in “Cleaning The Applicator Pad” on page 200.
6. If the vacuum has not improved and all pneumatic assemblies and tubing
are secure, replace the vacuum generator being careful to connect the air
lines to the proper fitting.
Cleaning Schedule
WARNING All cleaning of printer/applicator parts should be done with isopropyl
alcohol and a non-metallic tool. Using any metallic tools can damage
machine parts, particularly the printhead and surrounding parts.
What follows is a guide for general day-to-day cleaning of the SLPA parts. To
keep the machine running smoothly, adhere to the following guidelines:
Table 10. General Cleaning Schedule
Items To Be
Serviced
Frequency How To Clean
Platen Rollers 8 Hours Wipe with soft, lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl
alcohol.
Applicator Pad
Surface
8 Hours Wipe with soft, lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl
alcohol.
Dynamic Brake 8 Hours Wipe with soft, lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl
alcohol.
Air Jets Daily Blow tube clear with filtering air if needed. Wipe with
soft, lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
See “Positioning The Air Jets” on page 52.
Air Filter/Regulator Check daily
or as needed
Replace filter. Wipe parts with clean cloth moistened
with isopropyl alcohol.
Printhead Elements Weekly or as
needed
Wipe with a Printronix printhead cleaning pen or a
cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
See Figure 30 on page 198. Printhead cleaning needs
depend upon the print mode which is being used.