Cleaning the plotter – HP 250C User Manual

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4Ć4 Preventive Maintenance

C4699Ć90000

Cleaning the Plotter

To maintain the plotter in good operating condition, keep it free of dust accumulation, ink,

and other contamination. Cleaning intervals are determined by the plotter environment and

by the types of plotter supplies used.

Disconnect the plotter fromthe power source prior

to performing any cleaning. DO NOT allow liquid to

run on to electrical components or circuits, or

through openings in the enclosure, as this can

create a shock hazard leading to death or injury.

W A R N I N G

General Cleaning

Proper general cleaning should include the following:

1 Blow away dust accumulation with compressed air if available.
2 Clean theouter surfaceof theplotter with a damp spongeor cloth. Usea mild soap and

water solution if necessary. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

3 Wipetheplotter dry with a soft lintĆfreecloth.

Cleaning the Drive Roller

Due to the ink's reflectance, ink spilled on the roller can disrupt the plotter's edgeĆsensing

function. To remove any ink from the roller, perform the following procedure:

1 Connect the plotter to the ac power source.
2 Switch theplotter ON, and wait for it to finish initialization.
3 Open the top cover.
4 Keep the cover switch pressed while pressing

Form Feed

repeatedly until the stained area

of thedriveroller is positioned at thetop whereit can becleaned.

5 Turn theplotter OFF, and disconnect it from the ac power source.
6 Apply IPA (alcohol) to a soft, lintĆfree rag.
7 Usetherag to clean theroller surface.
8 Allow thedriveroller to dry.
9 If other areas of the roller have been stained by ink, repeat the above steps.

10 Reconnect the plotter to the ac source, turn the plotter on, and load paper to test that no

ink reflections disrupt operation of media loading.

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