Azon EDGE User manual

Preventative
Maintenance

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4 To Be Safe
5 Preventative Maintenance Schedule
7 Cleaning the Print Head
10 Performing Nozzle Check
15 Head Cleaning
After a Nozzle Check
16 Cleaning the Capping
Station & Wiper Blade
20 Cleaning the UV/LED Light Lens
22 Cleaning the Height Sensor Lens
24 Cleaning the Linear Encoder
27 Replace the Purge Tray Pad
29 Replace the Ink Waste Bottle
32 Replace the Capping Station
36 Replace the Wiper Blade
40 Filling Ink Bottles
43 Waste Pad Reset
44 Recirculation
45 To Save Money
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To Be Safe
•Keep all inks, cleaning fluids and primer liquids out of the reach of children.
•Use only approved cleaning agents and then only for the purposes specified in this guide.
•Use only genuine Azon UV-LED inks.
•Keep inks in a cool, dark and dry location.
•This printer produces potentially harmful UV light. Protect eyes and skin from exposure.
•Avoid physical contact with the printer's table and print head while the printer is in operation.
•Avoid dropping items or spilling liquids in or on the printer.
•Keep hair, jewelry or loose clothing away from the moving parts of the printer.
•Lifting this printer by hand requires a minimum of 4 people.
•Do not attempt to repair this machine without prior Azon authorization, unless specified in this guide, only
qualified service personnel should attempt any disassembly, repair or access to internal components. If
you need to make mechanical adjustments, turn off your printer and disconnect it from all power and
data sources.
•Safety glasses and gloves should be used whenever manually cleaning the print head.
•Wear protective gear whenever there is exposure to the inks or UV light.
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Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Safety Guidelines
To be safe:
Protect yourself from direct contact with
any uncured ink.
If you get ink on your skin, wash immediately
with soap and water.
Wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves during all
procedures.
Why?
Regular maintenance and cleaning procedures are
required and need to be performed as directed.
This will ensure excellent print results and a better
quality of life for your printer.
If you have any questions please
contact us for assistance.
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Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Check List
Tasks
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
90 days
As Needed
Ref Page
Clean Print Head
X 7
Nozzle Check
X 10
Auto Clean
X 15
Clean Capping Station & Wiper
X16
Clean UV/LED lens
X 20
Clean Linear Encoder
X24
Clean Height Sensor Lens
X 22
Replace Purge Tray Pad
X27
Replace Ink Waste Bottle
X 29
Fill ink Bottle
x 40
Replace the Capping Station
x 32
Replace the Wiper Blade
x 36
Waste Pad Reset
X 43
Recirculation
x 44 6

You will need :
(all provided)
Why: Saves time and money by helping prevent nozzles from clogging and providing you better print results each
day.
Frequency: Weekly, as part of complete shut down
Safety Glasses
Nitrile Gloves
Foam Swabs
Print Head Cleaning Fluid
Cleaning the Print Head
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Cleaning the Print Head
Step 1
Move the printer UP for 10cm by pressing UP button.
In Settings menu press Head unlock and then press again to
confirm.
Step 2
You will see Head unlock message, and after it is finished, it will
move to next screen. At that point the carriage will be unlocked
and ready to slide.
Step 3
Slide the carriage to the center of the printer
Step 4
Dip the foam swab in to print head cleaning liquid
NOTES:
Do not double dip , this will contaminate the entire bottle
Once the swab is completely dirty dispose of it properly
Only use lint-free cleaning foam swab provided form Azonprinter company
If you use cotton swab or something similar the cotton fibers will clog the print head
Step 5
Gently clean the print head and the metal edges around the
print head
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Cleaning the Print Head
Step 6
Tap the button Head lock and then again to confirm.
NOTES:If needed clean the capping station and wiper blade before taping the button Press
when finished cleaning Remove all tools, cleaners, and other items from the print bed
Step 7
Wait until printer comes to ready, when all icons turn orange like on
the right picture.
Step 8
After all icons are orange, press the Head cleaning icon and again
confirm to proceed with cleaning. After cleaning is finsihed
machine is ready.
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Why: This will allow you to check if any of the print nozzles are clogged, to ensure optimal quality print.
NOTES:
When executing a nozzle check ,ignore the “zero point“ sticker on the print table and position as instructed here. If the test sheet is
positioned at the “zero point,” the test print will rub off on the surface of your print table. ONLY ignore “zero point” when doing a nozzle
check.
Frequency: Daily, before you begin printing your first job, on the end of the day.
Performing a Nozzle Check
You will need :
(all provided)
Safety Glasses
Nitrile Gloves
Nozzle Check Sheet
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Performing a Nozzle Check
Step 1
This corner is the zero point and will be set by your technician
during the initial install
Step 2
Turn on the printer from the back side. Press the power button socket
to position 1.
Step 3
Check is the printer in Ready state. Press the info tab on the display.
Current status should be Ready
Step 4
Position nozzle check sheet, right side to the end of the table, front
side on top of the zero point sticker, refer to picture on the right.
NOTE:
•If the nozzle check sheet is not positioned correctly the nozzle check will print on
the surface of your print table.
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Step 5
Push (hold for 1-2 sec) the Auto table UP button. The
table will go up and stop automatically.
If the table doesn’t move, it means it’s already all
the way up.
Step 6
When the table stops, select the Settings icon,
and check that auto print heigth is enabled.
Step 7
Press the “PRINT MENU”button.
Press the Print button.
Stand clear, the gantry will move backward
towards the test sheet to position to print.
Performing a Nozzle Check
Step 8
Open Azon production manager. This program
was installed by your technician.
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Performing a Nozzle Check
Step 9
Select printer queue .
[in cases of multiple machines its important to select
queue]
Step 10
Click on default job properties and go to tab
number 4 Initiate nozzle check
Step 11
When the Nozzle Check is complete carefully
inspect the sheet. Remember that the ink is NOT
cured so it will smudge if you touch it.
If there are no/few gaps in the printed pattern you
are good to proceed.
(If there are excessive gaps, see the next page)
Good Nozzle Check Cleaning Needed
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Step 1
Click Head Cleaning on your computer screen
This will start an automatic cleaning of the print
head which will pull more inkinto the lines
Step 2
When the auto cleaning stops repeat
another Nozzle Check
Performing a Nozzle Check
Nozzle Check - If Excessive Gaps
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Head Cleaning
After a Nozzle Check
In some cases, the Nozzle Check results in many gaps on the nozzle check sheet. Follow the below instructions to conduct print
head cleaning
Tap Head Cleaning nad then confirm in settings menu
on LCD screen.
This will start an automatic print head cleaning to help
clear any clogs in the nozzles when the auto cleaning
stops run another Nozzle Check
Good Nozzle Check Cleaning Needed
OR
Go to RIP software select printer queue go to default
job properties and switch to tab number 4 and click
head cleaning this will start an automatic print head
cleaning to help clear any clogs in the nozzles
when the auto cleaning stops run another Nozzle
Check
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Why: Ink build-up around the capping station prevents the print head from forming a tight seal while at rest. This can lead to
clogged nozzles.
Frequency: Once a day, after a daily Print Head Cleaning
NOTES: If you just finished cleaning the Print Head and the carriage is already unlocked, start with Step x by dipping the foam swab
into the Capping Station Cleaner. If it is not unlocked, begin with Step 1.
Cleaning the Capping
Station & Wiper Blade
You will need :
(all provided)
Safety Glasses
Nitrile Gloves
Foam Swabs
Azon Cleaning Fluid
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Cleaning the Capping
Station & Wiper Blade
Step 4
Dip the foam swab in to cleaning liquid
NOTES:
Do not double dip , this will contaminate the entire bottle.
Once the swab is completely dirty dispose of it properly.
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Step 1
Move the printer UP for 10cm by pressing UP button.
In Settings menu press Head unlock and then press again to
confirm.
Step 2
You will see Head unlock message, and after it is finished, it will
move to next screen. At that point the carriage will be unlocked
and ready to slide.
Step 3
Slide the carriage to the center of the printer

Step 5
Gently clean the rubber edges of the Capping
Station
Cleaning the Capping
Station & Wiper Blade
Step 6
Push and hold capping holder asy in the direction
which is pointed by green arrow
Step 7
While holding capping holder asy with one hand
, locate and push the wiper pin in the direction
of the blue arrow with other.
Step 8
Dip the foam swab in to cleaning liquid
NOTES:
Do not double dip , this will contaminate the entire bottle.
Once the swab is completely dirty dispose of it properly.
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Step 9
Gently clean the wiper with cleaning stick be sure that all ink
remains are gone. Once done put the wiper back in original
position via vice versa process.
Vice versa process:
-Push and hold capping asy;
-Locate and push wiper pin
Cleaning the Capping
Station & Wiper Blade
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Cleaning the UV/LED Light Lens
Why: Ink will build up and cure on the UV/LED light lens. Keeping it clean will ensure that your printer emits optimal light for more even,
faster curing.
Frequency: Once a month to help optimize efficiencies, you can also clean the UV/LED light while conducting the Print Head & Capping
Station cleanings. (the gantry will already be raised.) If the gantry is already raised, start with Step 3 by placing a mirror under the
carriage. If not, begin with Step 1 below.
To Be Safe: you will be instructed to switch the Main Power off on the printer at some point during this process.
You will need :
(all provided)
Safety Glasses
Nitrile Gloves
Foam Swabs
Azon Cleaning Fluid
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