CHAPTER 5 Basic Maintenance
This chapter explains the basic maintenance (i.e. cleaning the cutting plotter) required for the cutting
plotter. Except for the steps mentioned below, all the other maintenances must be performed by a
qualifi ed service technician.
5.1 Cleaning the cutting plotter
In order to keep the cutting plotter under good conditions and have the best performance,
you need to clean the machine properly and regularly.
Precaution in Cleaning
• Unplug the cutting plotter before cleaning.
• Never use solvents, abrasive cleaners or strong detergents for cleaning.
They may damage the surface of the cutting plotter and the moving parts.
Recommended Methods
• Gently wipe the cutting plotter surface with a lint-free cloth. If necessary, clean with a water-
rinsed or an alcohol-rinsed cloth. Wipe the cutting plotter to remove any residues on the cutting
plotter. Finally absorb water with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Wipe all the dust and dirt from the tool carriage rail.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to clean any accumulated dirt and media residue beneath the pinch roller
housing.
• Clean the platen, paper sensors and the pinch rollers with a water-rinsed cloth or alcohol-rinsed
cloth. Finally absorb water with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Use the same method mentioned above to clean dust and dirt from the stand.
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5.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum
• Turn off the cutting plotter, and move the tool carriage away from the area needed to be cleaned.
• Raise the pinch rollers and move them away from the grid drum for cleaning.
• Use a bristle brush (a toothbrush is also acceptable) to remove dust from the drum surface.
Please rotate the drum manually while brushing to clean the drum completely. Refer to Figure
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5.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers
If the pinch rollers need a thorough cleaning, use a lint-free cloth or cotton swab to wipe away the
accumulated dust from the rubber portion of the pinch rollers. To prevent the pinch rollers from rotat-
ing while cleaning, use your fi ngers to hold the pinch rollers in place.
Please, use a lint-free cloth or cotton swab rinsed with alcohol to remove the embedded or persis-
tent dust.
