ColDesi Compress iUV600 Guide
Compress
UV
Maintenance
For
Compress
iUV
600 &
iUV
1200
Below
is
a
description
of
routine
maintenance
required
for
your
Compress
UV
printer.
These
maintenance
procedures
cover
parts
and
systems
that
are
not
generally
covered
under
the
printer
’
s
warranty.
Regular
maintenance
is
the
key
to
assure
continued
performance
of
your
printer
and
is
a
way
to
prevent
unexpected
repair
costs.
Any
questions
about
these
procedures
can
be
clarified
by
referring
to
the
Owner
/
Operator
manual.
You
can
also
refer
to
videos
posted
on
the
Compress
support
page,
or
by
contacting
the
ColDesi
support
team.
A
maintenance
decal
on
your
printer
will
serve
as
a
friendly
reminder,
and
a
bullet
point
check
list
.
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PRODUCTS
USED
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Daily
(
Start
of
each
shift
)
1. Check your ink levels in the machine.
You can check by visually checking the level in each bottle, or you can gauge by
feeling the weight of each bottle. Running out of ink can cause extended down-
time for cleanings or ink charges. Print head damage could result from extended
operation without ink.
2. Perform head cleaning.
Load print bed to perform this operation.
If media width is displayed, press <CANCEL> until control panel displays "Print
Ready".
When performing a head cleaning, the cover should be opened to prevent the UV
lamps from illuminating.
With the bed loaded and the cover opened, press and hold the <ENTER> button
for 3 seconds or until you hear the cleaning cycle initiate.
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3. Perform nozzle check.
Place media on the print bed overhanging the front and side of the bed by 1/2
inch.
Adjust the media height using the media height sensor.
Load bed.
If media width is displayed, press <CANCEL> until control panel displays "Print
Ready".
Press <MENU> (1) followed by <ENTER> (2) followed by <FORWARD> (3)
followed by <ENTER> (4).
If you do not have 100% of the nozzles firing, additional cleaning cycles may be
required.
After a head cleaning, remove any ink from the wiper blade using a lint free cloth.
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UV
Daily
(
Post
Pro uction
or
mi
pro uction
when
heavy
usage
)
1. Perform a nozzle check and head cleaning as necessary.
If a nozzle has become clogged, this is an appropriate time to identify it and
correct it, especially before an extended shutdown. If nozzle check is not 100%,
perform an additional head cleaning followed by a new nozzle check.
2. Clean print head.
Use a clean, lint free cloth and a small amount of UV Flush and gently wipe the
nozzle plate of the print head only as instructed.
Remove any ink from around the edges of the print head. Clean the black leading
and trailing head guards. Pay particular attention to the guard on the capping
station side.
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3. Clean capping station.
Use a clean, lint free cloth or a polyester swab saturated with UV Flush and
thoroughly clean the rubber seal on the capping station's cap top.
Use a lint free cloth or a polyester swab saturated with UV Flush to thoroughly
clean the wiper blade to remove any ink residue.
Use a swab saturated with UV Flush and clean the ink gutter and wiper blade
slide track.
Flush spit tray honeycomb with jets of Isopropyl Alcohol from a squirt bottle, a
spray bottle, or a syringe.
Perform a head cleaning as indicated above to recharge the head with fresh ink.
Clean the wiper blade with a lint free cloth to remove any ink residue.
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4. Repeat.
This entire process should be repeated throughout the day. The frequency of this
maintenance will be dependent on the amount of printing and the type of printing
being performed.
5. Power down the printer.
At the end of the day, power down the printer with the control panel. NEVER
power the printer down by pressing the <E-stop>, since this will prevent white ink
recirculation and agitation.
This is an appropriate time to top off the ink bottles because full containers will be
less susceptible to condensation.
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Weekly
1. Soak spit tray honeycomb.
Remove the spit tray honeycomb and soak it in UV Flush. Ensure all holes are
free from ink build up. Thoroughly dry the honeycomb before re-inserting it into
the printer. Use a clean, lint free cloth and wipe up any spilled ink on or near the
spit tray.
2. Clean UV lamps.
Use a clean, lint free cloth and Isopropyl Alcohol and clean the glass lenses of
the UV lamps.
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4. Check waste ink bottle level.
Check waste ink bottle level and empty accordingly. Dispose of waste ink in
accordance to local, state and federal regulations.
5. Check the UV coolant level.
Check the UV coolant level and top off as needed with distilled water. This
should be kept topped off. It has been determined that if the coolant runs low
and the lamps overheat, their intensity will become reduced, which could result
in ink curing problems.
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Monthly
1. Clean the print rails.
Use a lint free cloth dampened with Isopropyl Alcohol to clean the 4 bearing
races on the rails that the print head carriage travels on.
Use a lint free cloth dampened with a sewing machine oil, 3-in-1, or WD40 and
wipe the bearing races to apply a very light coating of oil.
Move the print head across the rails and listen for loud noise, squeaks, or
binding of the carriage. If any of these are experienced, repeat the cleaning
process. If this is not corrected, replacement of the carriage and/or bearings
maybe required.
2. Clean the print head latching mechanism.
Clean the latch kicker, the latch, and the solenoid plunger. Refer to our support
page to view a video for the easy removal of these parts. Do not use solvent or
flush. Parts should move freely with little to no resistance. Dry graphite is the
ideal lubricant for these mechanisms, as a wet oil will more readily collect dust
and over-spray.
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3. Clean the carriage drive belt, gear and rollers.
Visual check for ink or lint build up on the belt, and inside the gears of the pulley.
Any debris should be removed. If you release the print head from the capping
station, the belt and gear should move freely allowing access to the entire gear
and belt.
4. Check bi-directional print alignment and head slant alignment.
Any print with vertical lines should be a good indicator of bi-directional
alignment. If these lines are wider than the same sized lines in a horizontal
position, then Bi-D alignment may be a problem.
Consult your owner's manual or the Compress support page for instructions on
adjusting Bi-D alignment and head slant alignment.
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Quarterly
1. Replace the WIMS filter.
Replace the WIMS filter with a new filter. Make sure the filter is installed with
flow going in the right direction. Make certain that the connections are firmly
attached.
2. Replace the wiper blade.
Replace the wiper blade with a new wiper specifically designed for use with UV
inks.
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Semi
Annually
1. Replace dampers for the white ink channels.
Make certain any new dampers are specifically designed for use with UV inks.
Annually
1. Replace all dampers on the printer.
Make certain any new dampers are specifically designed for use with UV inks.
2. Replace capping station.
The capping station should be approaching its useful life expectancy. If the
capping station is still performing correctly, make sure you have a new capping
station on hand to prevent an extended printer shutdown.
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