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1-5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Precautions in cleaning
• Always turn off the PNC-1850/1200 before cleaning it.
• Never lubricate the mechanisms.
• Use a small amount of water or alcohol for cleaning. Never use solvents such as benzene or thinner.
Cleaning the body
Use water or alcohol to clean, and wipe gently with a clean cloth. Wipe the operation panel and display gently with a clean, soft
cloth.
Cleaning the platen
If the platen is dirty clean with alcohol or water and wipe gently with a cloth.
Cleaning the grit rollers
With the sheet loading levers lowered and the pinch rollers raised, use a commercially
available brush to remove dust and other detritus. Brush horizontally while rotating the
grit rollers.
If dust builds up it may prevent the paper from being held securely, and degrade plot
precision.
Cleaning the pinch rollers
With the sheet loading levers lowered and the pinch rollers raised, use a cloth moistened with water or alcohol and wipe gently
to clean.
Cleaning the front cover
Use water or alcohol and clean with a soft cloth. If severe a neutral detergent may be used. Never use anything other than water,
alcohol or a neutral detergent.
Cleaning the blade holder cap
If sheet debris is adhering to the inner surface of the cap for the blade holder, loosen and remove the cap, then remove the sheet
debris.
1-4-8 When Completed Cutting
1) When cutting is finished, press down the sheet loading
levers and remove the sheet.
2) If a cutter was used, wipe the cutter with a soft cloth to remove any pieces of the sheet that may be adhering to it.
If a pen was used, remove the pen from the tool carriage and cap it securely.
3) Turn the power off. If you not intended to used the unit for an extended period of time, you should pull the plug for the power
cord out of the outlet.
Press down the sheet loading levers
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