Specifications
SECTION 4
MAINTENANCE
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Cleaning/Replacement:
1. Using distilled water; immerse for 10 minutes, then remove and pat dry with absorbent lint free
towel.
WARNING! Do NOT rub the roller, when cleaning or drying it. This will cause damage to the
roller fabric. Do NOT use tap/mineral/spring water to clean the wiper roller; doing so will
introduce contaminants into the roller. A contaminated roller will cause damage to the printhead
and ink system. Allow the roller to dry completely, before re-installing it.
2. If the Wiper Roller shows signs of wear (fabric surface torn, un-even or fuzzy), it should be
replaced. Be sure to remove the plastic cover from the new Wiper Roller before installing it.
Install:
1. Re-install the Wiper Roller into the Wiper Motor Assembly. Make sure the gear on the Wiper
Roller engages the gear in the Wiper Motor Assembly.
TIP: If you are planning to clean the Wiper Motor Assembly; don’t re-install the wiper roller until
you have completed the Wiper Motor Assembly cleaning process.
2. Carefully close the latches. Make sure the latches are fully locked and then tighten the latch
retaining screws [C] (don’t over-tighten).
Wiper Motor Assembly Removal and Cleaning
Removal:
1. Disconnect (unplug) the wiper motor cable from the
Service Station Printed Circuit Board [A].
2. Remove the Printed Circuit Board [A] from the
Service Station Tray. Carefully release clips to
remove board.
3. Lift out the Wiper Motor Assembly [B].
4. Remove the Wiper Roller from the Wiper Motor
Assembly [C] [D]. See procedure on previous page.
Cleaning:
1. Pour distilled water into a flat-bottom container to the
depth of about 17mm.
2. Carefully immerse the Wiper Motor Assembly, motor
side up, into the water.
WARNING
DO NOT IMMERSE MOTOR OR GET
MOTOR WET; TO AVOID DAMAGE.
3. If vents are showing, carefully add more water until
they are covered. Allow the Wiper Motor Assembly
to soak for 10 minutes.
4. Carefully remove the Wiper Motor Assembly. Inspect
the vents and remove any debris with tweezers. Pat
dry with an absorbent lint-free towel.
NOTE: If this assembly shows signs of wear or
damage it should be replaced. If the Service Station is
more than one year old, depending on monthly