HP Scitex FB500 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, increase image quality, and reduce the potential for output artifacts. Follow the cleaning schedule or clean as needed (depending on frequency of use and amount of dust and airflow around the printer). The printer displays maintenance reminders on the control panel according to this schedule or actual in-service time, as appropriate. You can display the service intervals and actual elapsed printing time for each task from the control panel menu (System Page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance > Maintenance Reminders). To perform these procedures, follow the instructions in this chapter or on the control panel under System Page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance. Table 1 Schedule of cleaning tasks Task and Frequency Required supplies Replace UV lamp bulb (500-1000 hours) on page 3 Clean the rail encoder strip (bi-weekly) on page 10 Clean ionizer needles (quarterly) on page 11 Clean and lubricate rail strips (bi-weekly) on page 12 Clean the print head orifice plates (bi-weekly) on page 14 Clean and lubricate the service station rails (monthly) on page 16 Clean service station wiper (monthly) on page 17 Clean carriage wheels (monthly) on page 18 Vacuum bottom of carriage (monthly) on page 21 2 of HP UV Replacement Bulb Kit. One lint-free cleaning cloth Cleaning fluid Ionizer cleaning brush Oiled cloth kit 1-2 lint-free cleaning cloths Cleaning fluid Three lint-free cleaning cloths One pair of gloves Cleaning fluid One grease pack One pair of gloves One cotton swab Cleaning fluid One lint-free cleaning cloth One pair of gloves Cleaning fluid Two long-stick swabs Cleaning fluid N/A ENWW Schedule of tasks 1