9 User cleaning
Schedule of tasks
The parts and supplies required for these procedures may be purchased as a kit (HP product number CQ121A). Consistent and proper use of this kit will contribute to optimal printer performance, extend lamp and printhead life, reduce the number of service calls, increase image quality, and reduce the potential for output artifacts.
Follow the cleaning schedule or clean as needed (depending on frequency of use and amount of dust and airflow around the printer). The printer displays maintenance reminders on the control panel according to this schedule or actual
To perform these procedures, follow the instructions in this chapter or on the control panel under
System Page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance.
Table 9-1 Schedule of cleaning tasks
Task and Frequency | Required supplies |
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Replace UV lamp bulb | 2 of HP UV Replacement Bulb Kit. |
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Clean the rail encoder strip | One |
| Cleaning fluid |
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Clean ionizer needles (quarterly) on page 67 | Ionizer cleaning brush |
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Clean and lubricate rail strips | Oiled cloth kit |
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| Cleaning fluid |
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Clean the print head orifice plates | Three |
| One pair of gloves |
| Cleaning fluid |
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Clean and lubricate the service station rails (monthly) on page 71 | One grease pack |
| One pair of gloves |
| One cotton swab |
| Cleaning fluid |
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Clean service station wiper (monthly) on page 72 | One |
| One pair of gloves |
| Cleaning fluid |
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Clean carriage wheels (monthly) on page 73 | Two |
| Cleaning fluid |
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Vacuum bottom of carriage (monthly) on page 76 | N/A |
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ENWW | Schedule of tasks 57 |