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for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Part number - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 3
User cleaning Schedule of tasks The parts and supplies required for these procedures may be purchased as a kit (HP product number CQ121A). Consistent and proper use of this kit will contribute to optimal printer performance, extend lamp and printhead life, reduce the number of service calls, - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 4
should not be cleaned using SolaChrome-UV Printhead Flush, HP UV Printhead Flush (HP product number CH122A) or isopropyl alcohol (IPA) unless other VOC compliance measures are in place. This includes the use of any product samples which came with the printer when it was purchased. Dispose of - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 5
panel Media Page, press Wizard, then press Print Mode Specific Settings.) The UV lamp bulbs are warranted for 500 hours, but by operating them at low power initially, and increasing the power only when necessary to ensure a full curing of the ink, a service life of 1000 hours is possible. Replace - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 6
cable from the top of the user-end lamp. Figure 1 Disconnect the user-end auxiliary cable Remove the user-end lamp housing 1. Remove the lamp power cable from the side of the lamp housing by turning the coupling counterclockwise. Figure 2 Remove the user-end power cable 4 User cleaning ENWW - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 7
end screws B B A 3. LIft up to remove the lamp housing from the printer. Remove the service-end lamp housing 1. Disconnect the auxiliary cable from the top of the service-end lamp. See Figure 1 Disconnect the user-end auxiliary cable on page 4 for location. 2. Remove the lamp power cable from the - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 8
the following figure. You can access one of the screws through the access hole in the ionizer bracket, as shown in the following figure. Figure 4 Service end screws A B B 4. Lift up to remove the lamp housing from the printer. A 6 User cleaning ENWW - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 9
Remove the old UV lamp bulb NOTE: Wear cotton gloves to protect the reflector and replacement bulb from fingerprints which would reduce bulb life and reflector screws do not drop into the lamp housing. NOTE: Do not bend any of the tabs on the reflectors. ENWW Replace UV lamp bulb (500-1000 hours) 7 - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 10
lamps This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end-of-life: Mercury is present in the UV lamps. contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) (http://www.eiae.org). Install the new UV lamp bulbs 1. Insert the replacement - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 11
housing to the lamp assembly using the original two lower silver screws on the user end of the carriage (see screws A in Figure 3 User end screws on page 5 for locations). ● If you have difficultly fitting Figure 10 Loosening screws to ease installation ENWW Replace UV lamp bulb (500-1000 hours) 9 - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 12
using the original two silver screws on the service end of the carriage (see screws A in Figure 4 Service end screws on page 6 for locations). If Figure 2 Remove the user-end power cable on page 4 for location. 5. Power up the printer. Clean the rail encoder strip (bi-weekly) Ink dust and debris can - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 13
NOTE: Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in the instructions or when displayed task and complete the procedure, press Proceed. Clean ionizer needles (quarterly) Ink dust and debris can collect on the ionizer needles which degrades its ability - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 14
particles become obstacles and friction for the carriage wheels, which can appear as repeating output anomalies on the printed media. NOTE: Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in the instructions or when displayed on the control panel. Instead - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 15
strip 5. Lubricate behind the top area of the rail where the carriage wheels contact. Figure 14 Back of top carriage-wheel strip 6. Using a lint-free cloth and Printhead Flush, clean the lower carriage-wheel strip from end to end on the rail (moving the carriage to clean the full length of the rail - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 16
15 Lower carriage-wheel strip 8. To reset the maintenance counter for this task and complete the procedure, press Proceed. Clean the print head orifice plates (bi-weekly) NOTE: Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in the instructions or when - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 17
being stained with ink. CAUTION: Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from ink and head flush that may splash into your eyes. Figure 16 Reaching the printheads through the access door 4. Fully saturate a lint-free cloth with printhead flush solution. ENWW Clean the print head orifice plates - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 18
and lubricate the service station rails (monthly) Cleaning and lubricating the wiper rails keeps the wiper motion moving smoothly for best cleaning performance. NOTE: Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in the instructions or when displayed - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 19
printer resets the maintenance counter and moves the wiper carriage back and forth on the rails to spread the lubricant evenly. Clean service station wiper (monthly) Clumps of ink can accumulate around the wiper blades. If not cleaned off, the wipers can press the clumps of ink into the printhead - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 20
particles become obstacles and friction for the carriage wheels, which can appear as repeating output anomalies on the printed media. NOTE: Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in the instructions or when displayed on the control panel. Instead - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 21
selecting the following from the printer's control panel: System page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance > Clean Carriage Wheels. 2. Press Proceed to 3. Clean the top service-end wheel by placing an IPA (Isopropyl alcohol) moistened cotton swab against the side of the wheel (A in photo below - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 22
4. Clean the top user-end carriage wheel with an IPA moistened cotton swab. 5. Clean the top slanted wheels by inserting an IPA moistened cotton swab into the opening above the wheels (A) and moving the carriage back and forth. 20 User cleaning ENWW - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 23
carriage wheels 7. To reset the maintenance counter for this task and complete the procedure, press Proceed. Vacuum bottom of carriage (monthly) Clumps of ink and debris can accumulate around the printheads, where the service station's printhead wiper does not reach. This routine uses the printer - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 24
NOTE: Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in the instructions or when displayed on the control panel. Instead, the alternative cleaning liquid specified at the beginning of this section must be used. 1. From the control - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 25
Replace the UV lamp filters (quarterly) Lamp filters keep ink dust and printing to stop, which can ruin a print job. 1. From the printer's menu, select System page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance), select Replace UV Lamp Filters. 2. Press Proceed to continue. The printer centers the printhead - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 26
causing performance errors. There are two air intake fans to clean. One is located near the power switch on the user-end of the printer (input side the user-end enclosure in the area indicated by (A) in the figure below. If the chassis wheels are still attached to the printer, rotate the wheel out - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 27
(System page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance), select Replace Service Station Wiper. 2. Press Proceed to continue. 3. Open the service door to access the service station. 4. Move the printhead carriage away from the service station. ENWW Replace the service station wiper (quarterly) 25 - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 28
. Dispose of the collected ink according to local regulations. 1. Place the waste ink container (included with the printer) beneath the waste ink spigot, under the media drive belt at the service end of the printer. 2. From the control panel (System page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 29
in inaccurate measurements. Clean the roller to keep the sensor operating correctly. NOTE: Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in the instructions or when displayed on the control panel. Instead, the alternative cleaning liquid specified at - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Cleaning Instr - Page 30
3. Using a lint-free cloth that is saturated with IPA (isopropyl alcohol), clean the media thickness sensor roller by manually turning the roller with your finger while applying the cloth to the roller surface. 4. To reset the maintenance counter for this task and complete the
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