HP StudioJet, FlexJet E manual Cleaning the Drive Shaft, Cleaning the Platen and Traverse

Cleaning the Drive Shaft

Clean the drive shaft regularly to assure ac- curate plotting:

1.	Turn off the print-
	er and disconnect
	the power cord.
2.	Gently remove
	any accumulated
	dust and residue
	with the stiff non-
	metal bristle brush	Figure 27. Cleaning the Drive Shaft.
	provided in the
	Accessory Kit.

Cleaning the Platen and Traverse

Dust and paper residue accumulate on the platen and traverse. Un- der regular use, clean every two weeks:

1.Turn off power to the printer.

2.Dampen a lint-free cloth with isopropyl (pharmacy) alcohol and gently wipe

traverse rails until accumulated resi- due is removed.

3.Use a lint-free cloth dampened with de-ionized water to clean ink splatters off the platen and excess ink out of the Ser- vice Station waste

well. Figure 28. The Service Station

CHAPTER 4

Routine Maintenance

CAUTION

Do not pray the printer with water, solvents or other liquids. Use a non-

metal bristle brush or a cloth dampened with water or isopro- pyl alcohol. Keep the drive shaft bearings free of all liquids.

Hint

Use antistatic spray to clean platen and traverse, if desired.