6.Clean the lower carriage wheel by placing an IPA moistened cotton swab next to the wheel and moving the carriage back and forth.

Manually move the carriage over the service station. Access the lower wheel through the service door.

Figure 9-21Lower carriage wheels

7.To reset the maintenance counter for this task and complete the procedure, press Proceed.

Vacuum bottom of carriage (monthly)

Clumps of ink and debris can accumulate around the printheads, where the service station's printhead wiper does not reach. This routine uses the printer's internal printhead vacuum cleaner to clean as much of this surface area as possible. This reduces the possibility of ink debris moving from the edge of the printhead orifice area onto the printhead, which can clog jets.

1.From the printer’s menu, select System page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance), select Vacuum Bottom of Carriage.

2.Press Proceed to continue.

3.Press Proceed to reset the maintenance counter and begin the procedure.

4.When the procedure completes, clean the wipers as shown in the section Clean service station wiper (monthly) on page 72.

5.To reset the maintenance counter for this task and complete the procedure, press Proceed.

Clean the carriage home sensor (monthly)

The home sensor is located on the user-end of the carriage between the lamp assembly and the carriage side plate (on the input-side of the carriage). Ink dust and debris can accumulate in the thin slits of the optical sensor and cause errors.

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HP Scitex FB700 Industrial manual Vacuum bottom of carriage monthly, Clean the carriage home sensor monthly

Scitex FB700 Industrial specifications

The HP Scitex FB700 is an industrial flatbed printer designed to meet the rigorous demands of high-quality large-format printing. Launched by HP, this printer offers businesses incredible versatility, speed, and precision, making it an essential tool for print service providers looking to enhance their productivity and expand their service offerings.

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