Rena MACH X (Digital Color Label Printer) - Manual (Page 90)

SECTION 4
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
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Cleaning Other Items inside the Print Engine
Areas in the Print Engine can become glazed with a buildup of dust, paper lint and accumulated ink and
need to be cleaned regularly.
This section covers the procedures for cleaning the following items.
Grit Rollers (Media Transport Rollers)
Media (Paperpath) Sensors
Capping Station Lip
Paperpath Surfaces
Printing Platen Surface
Ink Revolver Couplings
Cutter Assembly
WARNING
THE PRINTER IS A PRECISION MACHINE THAT SHOULD BE CLEANED
REGULARLY TO INSURE MANY YEARS OF SERVICE.
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM
ITS POWER SOURCE!
DO NOT REMOVE SIDE COVERS! HIGH VOLTAGES PRESENT.
NOTICE: If you are uncomfortable performing these tasks, or this issue is not resolved
by cleaning; please contact your support representative.
Procedure:
1. If the printer is on; press the ON/OFF button to power-down the print engine. Wait about 45
seconds until the system shuts down (all control panel lights will go off).
2. Turn off the Main Power Switch and unplug the printer from the power receptacle.
3. Open the Top Cover and then carefully open the Clamshell Assembly.
4. Use a vacuum to pick up any loose debris.
NOTE: Be careful around ink tray and capping station in the Print Engine area as accumulated ink
may splash onto other parts of the printer. Take care not to damage the PC Boards or electrical
wiring.
The use of compressed air is not recommended. If you direct the air into an area with wet ink; ink
will splash onto other parts of the printer, which could affect operation.
CAUTION
USE ONLY DEIONIZED/DISTILLED WATER TO CLEAN PRINT ENGINE
COMPONENTS. AVOID CONTAMINATING THE PRINTHEAD WITH CLEANERS,
LUBRICANTS OR OTHER CHEMICALS.