MUTOH ValueJet VJ-1604 Operating instructions

VJ-1604
User
Maintenance
and Cleaning
Guide
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ATTENTION: This is a supplementary document and is to be
used in conjunction with the ValueJet 1604 User Operations Manual.
Please refer to Section 4: Daily Maintenance of the Quick Reference
Guide or Section 6: Maintenance of the Operation Manual CD, for
complete step by step instructions for performing these items.
Section 1: Intervals
User Level Maintenance Intervals VJ-1604
1-2 times per week Once a week Every 1-2 Months
□Clean Wiper
□Clean around cap
□Clean Around
PrintHead base
□Replace Flushing Box
Mesh
□Clean Flushing mesh
Section 2: Supplies
1. Supplies for cleaning the VJ-1604 can be purchased as a kit P/N: 11606-0001
2
3
4
5
6
Item #Description Qty
2Foam Swabs 25
3Tweezers 1
4Lint Free Cloth 30
5Flushing Box FoamMesh 1 box of 5
6250ml bottle eco-cleaning1
Rubber Gloves 5 pair
Please Note: If item #5is not present please use Isopropyl Alcohol only.
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Section 3: Cleaning Procedures
** Clean Wiper
Do not touch Wiper. Oil from your hands may prevent the wiper from cleaning the
head properly.
1. The wiper can be cleaned using either the foam swabs or the lint free cloth. Either Eco-
cleaning solution or Isopropyl Alcohol may be used in conjunction with the cleaning
utensil of choice..
2. Wipe the front of the wiper in a horizontal motion.
Foam Swab
Lint Free
Wipe
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3. Wipe the back of the wiper in a vertical motion.
Foam Swab
Lint Free
Wipe
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** Clean around cap
Do not touch the Rubber Cap. Oil from your hands may prevent the cap from
sealing properly.
1. Using either a foam swab or a lint free cloth soaked in Eco-cleaning solution or Isopropyl
Alcohol, wipe around the edges of the rubber cap. This ensures a good seal is maintained
during head cleaning process.
Foam Swab
Lint Free
Wipe
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** Clean around Print Head
CAUTION
•When cleaning around Print Heads
Do Not Touch the Bottom of the heads.
Do Not Clean the Nozzle Surface with the cleaning device.
Do not use water to clean the head. Nozzle clogging may occur
Do Not Re-use dirty foam swabs or lint free cloths
1. Using a foam swab or lint free cloth clean the following areas under the carriage.
•Stainless steel ring around the head
•Space between the print head and the guide ramps
•Bottom sides of the guide ramps
•Any other areas under the print head carriage that appears to have ink or dirt build-up.
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2. Pay special attention to the areas on either side of the print head. The small gap between
the print head and the guide ramps can build up large amounts of ink and dust.
* Replace Flush Box Mesh
1. Open the front cover. e flush box mesh using a pair of tweezers.
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2. Remove and replace th
lease Note: Replace the mesh on the left hand side of the printer as need, if the left
P
side flush box is not used often and the mesh appears clean it does not need changed.
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