Kodak 800 SERIES - Manual (Page 55)

Maintenance 3-3
NovaJet 800 Series Service Manual
Printer problems can be caused by an accumulation of dirt or other contamination on
the slide shaft. This contamination may lead to drag on the carriage. Extreme drag
results in a “carriage axis failure” fault and will stop the carriage motion. These
problems may be eliminated by maintaining and cleaning the slide shaft at intervals
determined by the environmental conditions. Do not use any lubrication.
To clean the slide shaft:
1. Turn the printer OFF. Disconnect the power cord and interface cable.
2. Raise the printer lid.
3. Moisten a clean cloth or paper wipe with isopropyl alcohol.
4. Wipe the length of the slide shaft with the moistened cloth or wipe.
5. Manually move the carriage assembly from side to side.
6. Wipe the shaft again to remove any deposits left from the carriage.
7. Close the cover and reconnect the power cord and interface cable, turn the
printer ON and perform the PRIME procedure. Be sure that the carriage moves
freely on the slide shaft.
Service Station Cleaning
Ink and dust may build up on the service station, resulting in contamination which may
smear the prints. The service station is cleaned as follows:
1. Turn the printer OFF. Disconnect the power cord and interface cable.
2. Raise the printer lid.
3. Carefully move the carriage toward the center of the printer.
4. Using a cotton swab dampened with distilled water, wipe the seals and the
rubber wiper in the service station until no more ink residue or dust can be
removed.
5. With a dry swab, wipe all moisture from the seals and wipers.
6. Close the lid and reconnect the power cord and interface cable.