User Manual

Marksman Pro

Appendix G: Standard Operating Procedures

FJSOP2 - Daily Maintenance for AMS/APS Printheads

SCOPE:

All AMS/APS (Automatic Priming System) Printheads.

PURPOSE:

Detail the procedure for performing the required maintenance routine for Foxjet AMS/APS High-Resolution inkjet printheads.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Customer.

SAFETY

: All personnel performing this procedure must wear proper eye protection and latex gloves.

FREQUENCY:

This procedure is to be performed daily, or as often as required, depending on print quality.

PROCEDURE:

1. Using a lint-free Texwipe, carefully clean any corrugated dust, hot melt glue strings and/ or other debris from the CP/OP area. Be sure to wipe across the CP/OP in one direction, NOT UP AND DOWN OR BACK AND FORTH, to lessen the likelihood of debris being pushed into the orifices. Failure to wipe in the appropriate direction will damage the CP/OP.

2. Press and release the purge button to initiate an automatic prime/purge cycle (observe that the ink is vacuumed off the CP/OP).

3. Wipe across the CP/OP with a lint-free Texwipe in one direction to remove excess ink, if necessary.

4. Verify that all screws are in place and that covers are clean and properly installed.

5. Insure that the front of the printhead is parallel to, and within 6mm (0.25") or less, of the side of the carton as it passes in front of the printhead.

6. Insure that the conveyor guides are adjusted to prevent cartons from contacting the printhead.

7. Run a print sample to ensure all the channels are printing and producing good print quality.

IF PRINT QUALITY IS ACCEPTABLE, PROCEED NO FURTHER.

8. If there are several channels not printing, take several lint-free Texwipes and press them against the front of the CP/OP to catch the ink during the next step in the maintenance process.

9. Press and hold the purge button for three to four seconds to prime the system or purge air from the printhead.

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10. Spray the proper maintenance fluid, as identified below, on a dry wipe card or folded

Texwipe.

10.1 For Printheads using VersaPrint ink, use FoxJet P/N X31003-001 spray.

10.2 For Printheads using ScanTrue II ink, use FoxJet P/N X31027-001 spray.

11. Wipe across the CP/OP with the wipe card or lint-free Texwipe to remove any excess ink and/or maintenance spray.

12. Run a print sample to ensure all the channels are printing and producing good print quality.

IF PRINT QUALITY IS ACCEPTABLE, PROCEED NO FURTHER

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13. If there are any channels that still do not print, repeat steps 8 through 12 as required.

Replacing APS waste ink bottles

FoxJet APS systems have waste ink catch bottles installed to the rear of the printhead/ink system and employ a waste ink detection circuit to disengage the APS feature when the bottle becomes full. Failure to replace a full waste ink bottle will disengage the APS system.

To maximize equipment longevity and increase performance, preventive maintenance routines must be performed on pre-defined daily, weekly, and/or monthly schedules.

If performing these measures is not already a regular practice, it should be immediately established as a top priority to prolong the life of the system.

FoxJet may deny warranty coverage if the printer or part has failed as a result of abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modification(s). Please refer to the Master

Warranty Statement.

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