Cleaning the Encoder Strip (Carriage Scale) and Replacing the Air Filter

You see a message on the printer control panel when it is time to clean the encoder strip (carriage scale) and replace the air filter.
  1. Turn off the printer.
  2. Open the printer cover.


  3. Let the ink cleaning solution soak into the cleaning cloth supplied with the new air filter.
  4. Hold down the encoder strip (carriage scale) on the left side as shown.


  5. Use the soaked cleaning cloth to slowly wipe away any ink from the encoder strip (carriage scale) by moving the cleaning cloth in small motions to the right and across the length of the encoder strip (carriage scale). You do not need to clean the sections covered by the print head.
    Caution:
    Make sure that ink cleaning solution does not drip into the printer. If any cleaning solution does drip, wipe it with a dry cleaning cloth.


    Caution:
    Do not pull on or rub the encoder strip (carriage scale) with too much force, or the right side may detach or the encoder strip (carriage scale) may be damaged, causing the printer to operate incorrectly.


  6. Use a dry cleaning cloth to wipe away any ink cleaning solution or dust remaining on the encoder strip (carriage scale).
  7. Unpack the new air filter and retain the packaging for disposing of the used air filter.
    Note: If you need to clean up any ink inside the printer, use only the cleaning cloth supplied with the air filter.
  8. Grasp the tab on the air filter and lift it up to remove it.


  9. Place the used air filter into the bag you retained from the new air filter.


  10. Install the new air filter into the printer as shown, and press it down until you hear it click into place.


Parent topic: Maintenance