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    This document discusses the maintenance needs of printers. It recommends performing preventative maintenance such as cleaning print heads when clogged and changing filters every few months or years depending on usage. Three key reasons for maintenance are the ink circuit's mechanical parts that wear over time, the ink's chemical properties that can degrade, and the interaction of the ink and machine which subjects the ink to extreme pressure variations. Regular maintenance is necessary to address wear, potential clogging, and the limited life of active ink chemicals.

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    This document discusses the maintenance needs of printers. It recommends performing preventative maintenance such as cleaning print heads when clogged and changing filters every few months or years depending on usage. Three key reasons for maintenance are the ink circuit's mechanical parts that wear over time, the ink's chemical properties that can degrade, and the interaction of the ink and machine which subjects the ink to extreme pressure variations. Regular maintenance is necessary to address wear, potential clogging, and the limited life of active ink chemicals.

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    SECTION 05 Maintenance

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    This document discusses the maintenance needs of printers. It recommends performing preventative maintenance such as cleaning print heads when clogged and changing filters every few months or years depending on usage. Three key reasons for maintenance are the ink circuit's mechanical parts that wear over time, the ink's chemical properties that can degrade, and the interaction of the ink and machine which subjects the ink to extreme pressure variations. Regular maintenance is necessary to address wear, potential clogging, and the limited life of active ink chemicals.

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    Preventive and proactive maintenance


    table
    Frequency Action Duration Comments
    When clogging Clean the print head 5 min. See “User manual”.
    causes the
    printer to
    malfunction or
    to produce poor
    quality print.

    4000 hours* Change the filter of the 10 min. * Number of hours when the printer
    or air treatment unit (for is connected to the compressed air.
    every 6 months pressurized head and
    console IP65)

    8000 hours* Change the air intake 10 min. * Number of hours when the printer
    or filters (console IP54) is connected to the power supply.
    every year

    8000 hours Change the Ink Circuit 30 min. Number of hours when the printer is
    or IC60 ON.
    every 5 years

    Before a shut- Rinse the printer 45 min. For a shut-down lasting for more
    down lasting for than 2 months, rinse every 2
    more than 21 months.
    days
    and
    Before changing
    of the Ink Circuit
    IC60 or of the
    Print Module

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    Three reasons why 9020/30 printers


    require maintenance

    ¦ Ink circuit
    Mechanical components in the hydraulic system wear down due to repetitive movements
    (solenoid valves, pumps), rubbing, chemical attack (seals) and temperature variations.
    Narrow passages (nozzle, leaks or calibrated passages) can become partially clogged with
    ink particles or dust entering the ink circuit.
    Air filters can become fouled by dusty, humid air contaminated with oil vapors.
    Ink filters can become clogged by dust drawn in by the recovery gutter.

    ¦ Ink
    The ink used is a quick-drying, active chemical that can degrade when exposed to
    contaminants in the air and surrounding environment.

    ¦ Ink/machine pair
    During printing, the ink is subjected to extreme variations in high and low pressure.

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    To sum up

    Ink Circuit

    Moving parts
    - Presence of wear parts
    Solenoid valves
    Seals Ink
    Pumps
    - Micro-conduit Active chemical
    Restrictors - Limited life
    Nozzle - Fast drying
    - Filters - Sensitive to temperature
    Main filter variations
    Grids

    Ink/printer

    Ink preparation
    - Pressure
    Ink compressed
    Ink forced through calibrated passages
    - Negative pressure:
    Ink expands
    Intake of dust

    Maintenance is mandatory

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