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- HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 1
Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers User Cleaning Instructions - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 2
to change without notice. The only warranties 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 - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 3
User cleaning ● Schedule of tasks ● Substitute cleaning procedures for air quality regulatory compliance ● Clean and lubricate rail strips ● Clean the carriage encoder strip ● Clean the printheads ● Clean the carriage home sensor ● Clean the service station wiper rails ● Clean service station wiper - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 4
Schedule of tasks The parts and supplies required for these procedures may be purchased as a kit (HP product number L1Q41-60034). Consistent and proper use of this kit will contribute to optimal printer performance, extend lamp and printhead life, reduce the number of service calls, increase image - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 5
) CMYKcm CMYKW Replace the service station wiper on page 19 250 Clean ionizer needles on page 20 250 Drain waste ink container on page 21 40 not affected. Printers located in California should not be cleaned using SolaChrome-UV Printhead Flush, HP UV Printhead Flush (HP product number CH122A - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 6
harm to printer parts. Carefully moisten cleaning cloths or swabs with the cleaning liquid, and ensure that none of it drips onto the printer. Any excess media. NOTE: Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in the instructions or when displayed on - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 7
5. Lubricate the top carriage-wheel strip from end to end on the rail (moving the carriage to clean the full length of the rail). The included oiled rags can be reused until there is no clear surface remaining on the rag (rags should be replaced every 3 months). Clean these surfaces weekly or more - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 8
40 Hours CMYKW - 20 Hours Ink dust and debris can accumulate on the encoder strip and block accurate reading of the encoder marks by the carriage encoder reader. NOTE: Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in the instructions or when displayed on - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 9
for this task and complete the procedure, press Proceed. Clean the printheads CMYKcm - 40 Hours CMYKW - 20 Hours 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 - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 10
the carriage over the service station. CAUTION: Wear protective gloves, such as latex, to protect your hands from being stained with ink. CAUTION: Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from ink and head flush that may splash into your eyes. Figure 5 Reaching the printheads through the access door - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 11
(on the input-side of the carriage). Ink dust and debris can accumulate in the thin slits of the optical sensor and cause errors. 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 FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 12
output table and open the output-side door. Opening the output-side door will disable the carriage servo, allowing the carriage to be moved manually. 4. Locate the home sensor (A in photo below). Figure 7 Carriage home sensor location 5. Locate the upper and lower slots of the optical sensor. Figure - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 13
the service station wiper rails CMYKcm - 80 Hours CMYKW - 40 Hours 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 - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 14
4. Wipe ink and debris from the top of the service station using a cloth moistened with head flush. Figure 10 Cleaning the top of the service station 5. Clean by the control panel. When you press Proceed, the printer resets the maintenance counter and moves the wiper carriage back and forth on - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 15
cleaned off, the wipers can press the clumps of ink into the printhead orifices, which can clog the printhead jets. 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 - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 16
wheels 1. Select from the control panel System> Tools> User Cleaning and Maintenance> 7) Clean Carriage Wheels. 2. Press will disable the carriage servo, allowing the carriage to be moved manually. 4. Clean the top service-end wheel by placing an Isopropyl alcohol-moistened cotton swab against the - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 17
5. Clean the top user-end carriage wheel with an isopropyl alcohol-moistened cotton swab. Figure 15 Cleaning carriage-wheel with cotton swab ENWW Clean carriage wheels 15 - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 18
swab into the opening above the (A) wheels and moving the carriage back and forth. Perform the same process for each wheel on the user and service-end of the carriage. Figure 16 Cleaning slanted carriage-wheels with cotton swab (1 of 2) Figure 16 Cleaning slanted carriage-wheels with cotton swab - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 19
where the service station's printhead wiper does not reach. This routine uses the printer's internal printhead vacuum cleaner to clean as much of this surface area as possible. This reduces the possibility of ink debris moving from the edge of the printhead orifice area onto the printhead, which can - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 20
front of the fan on the input-side of the electronics box (located behind 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 of the way as shown below. Figure 18 Cleaning the electronics - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 21
replacements. If the wipers are not making adequate contact with the printheads, contact your service provider to calibrate the wiper height. 1. Select from the control panel System> Tools> User Cleaning and Maintenance> 11) Replace Service Station Wiper. 2. Press Proceed to continue. 3. Open the - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 22
wiper clamp to the wiper assembly. Figure 20 Service station wiper assembly 5. Separate the two wiper CMYKcm - 250 Hours CMYKW - 250 Hours Ink dust and debris can collect on the ionizer Tools> User Cleaning and Maintenance> 12) Cleaner Ionizer Needles. 2. Press Proceed to continue. The printer moves - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 23
CMYKW - 20 Hours Waste ink accumulates in the service station until drained. Depending on printer use and ink service frequency the service station may need to be drained more often, a Warning or Action in the Attention Queue will alert the user when the float in the service station detects it is - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 24
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 FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 25
3. Clean the media thickness sensor roller by manually turning the roller with your finger while applying Fans are located along the top of the printer on both end-caps and on the output door cover. 1. Select from the control panel System> Tools> User Cleaning and Maintenance> 15) Clean Cover Exhaust - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 26
Select from Both Lamps, Service-end Lamp or User-end Lamp (it is recommended to replace both bulbs at the same time). 4. Press Proceed to continue. This resets the lamp service hours counter to zero hours. 5. Power down the printer using the power switch as instructed on the control panel. CAUTION - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 27
Lamp power cable c. Remove the four screws (A and B in the following figure) that secure the upper lamp assembly to the lower lamp assembly. Figure 29 User-end screws B B A A ENWW Replace UV lamp bulb 25 - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 28
d. Lift up to remove upper lamp assembly from the lower lamp assembly. Figure 30 User-end screws 9. Remove the service-end upper lamp assembly. a. Disconnect the auxiliary cable (A in the figure 27) from the top of the user-end lamp. b. Remove the lamp power cable from the side of the lamp (A in - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 29
c. Remove the four silver screws (A and B in the following figure) that secure the upper lamp assembly to the lower lamp assembly. Figure 31 Service-end screws d. Lift up to remove the upper lamp assembly from the lower lamp assembly. 10. Remove the old UV lamp bulb NOTE: Wear cotton - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 30
screws, take care that the screws do not drop into the lamp assembly. NOTE: Do not bend any of the tabs on the reflectors. 28 User cleaning ENWW - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 31
assembly. Figure 34 Removing the bulb Material disposal: mercury lamps This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) (http://www.eiae.org). 11. Install - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 32
. Figure 36 Inserting the dowels into the reflector 12. Re-install the user-end upper lamp assembly a. Slide the upper lamp assembly into the lower of the lamp. See Figure 28 Lamp power cable on page 25. Troubleshooting upper lamp assembly installation ● If you have difficulty fitting the upper lamp - HP Scitex FB750 | Scitex FB550 and FB750 Printers- Cleaning Instructions - Page 33
● If the upper lamp assembly is still difficult to install, squeeze the side of the lower lamp assembly to bend the side in about 0.8 mm (0.013 in) as shown in the figure below. Figure 38 Squeeze the sides of the lower lamp assembly ENWW Replace UV lamp bulb 31
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