HP (Hewlett-Packard) 5000 User Manual
Preventive Maintenance
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HP DesignJet 5000 Series Printers Service Manual
Cleaning the Platen
WARNING
This procedure is for Service Engineers only. Users should
perform the procedure described in the User’s Guide.
perform the procedure described in the User’s Guide.
WARNING
Prevent water or other liquids from running onto electrical
components or circuits, or through openings in the module.
components or circuits, or through openings in the module.
To clean the Platen, perform the following procedure:
1 Open the window and using a dry brush, remove the ink deposits
from the cutter groove.
2 With the dry brush remove the ink deposits from the Platen surface.
Using a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment will make this
process easier.
process easier.
3 Use a clean slightly damp cloth to wipe off the loosened ink
deposits from the Platen. Do not wipe the Rollers with this cloth.
Using a vacuum cleaner will make this part easier.
Using a vacuum cleaner will make this part easier.
4 Perform the Turn Drive Roller Utility (see
Page 4-18) to clean the
exposed part of the Roller, while it is rotating, with another slightly
damp cloth. It is important that the cloth is not too damp, otherwise
you will leave too much moisture behind and the Roller will not
work well when it is wet. Also make sure that you clean the Mark
Encoder on the left side of the Driver Roller.
damp cloth. It is important that the cloth is not too damp, otherwise
you will leave too much moisture behind and the Roller will not
work well when it is wet. Also make sure that you clean the Mark
Encoder on the left side of the Driver Roller.
5 Press Cancel when you have completed the cleaning procedure.
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