HP Scitex FB700 User Manual

4.Clean the top user-end carriage wheel with an IPA moistened cotton swab.
5.Clean the top slanted wheels by inserting an IPA moistened cotton swab into the opening above
the wheels (A) and moving the carriage back and forth.
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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 9-21  Lower 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 stations
printhead wiper does...

NOTE:Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in
the instructions or when displayed on the control panel. Instead, the alternative cleaning liquid
specified at the beginning of this section must be used.
1.From the control panel (System page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance), select
Clean Carriage Home Sensor.
2.Press Proceed to continue.
The printer raises the printhead carriage rail and lowers the output roller.
3.Open the output-side door....

7.Using a long cotton swab that is saturated in isopropyl alcohol, clean the top and bottom slit by
inserting the swab into the opening from the input-side of the sensor (versus inserting from the
user-end of the sensor).
CAUTION:Insert the swab from the input side to keep from pushing debris into the slits. Insert
the swab moving from the input-side toward the output-side direction. Do not wipe across the
slits, as this will force debris down into the openings.
Figure 9-22  Cleaning the home sensor
8.To...

Clean the electronics box filters (quarterly)
Electronics box fan filters keep dust and other debris from entering the air-cooled area of the
electronics box. If the filter becomes clogged, the electronics may overheat, causing performance
errors. There are two air intake fans to clean. One is located near the power switch on the user-end of
the printer (input side). The other is located in the middle area under the printer chassis where the
power cord attaches on the user-end.
1.From the control panel...

Replace the service station wiper (quarterly)
The wiper blade deteriorates with use. Replacing the wiper blade periodically restores the wiping to
optimal performance and wiper height.
NOTE:Replace the wiper according to the schedule in Table 9-1 Schedule of cleaning tasks
on page 57. The wiper replacement schedule is calculated to be frequent enough to avoid the need
for wiper-height calibrations between replacements. If the wipers are not making adequate contact
with the printheads, contact your...

8.Secure the wiper blade clamp to the wiper assembly using the original screw.
9.To reset the maintenance counter for this task and complete the procedure, press Proceed.
Drain waste from service station (quarterly)
Waste ink accumulates in the service station until drained. Dispose of the collected ink according to
local regulations.
1.Place the waste ink container (included with the printer) beneath the waste ink spigot, under the
media drive belt at the service end of the printer.
2.From the control...

NOTE:Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in
the instructions or when displayed on the control panel. Instead, the alternative cleaning liquid
specified at the beginning of this section must be used.
1.From the control panel (System page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance), select
Clean Media Thickness Sensor Roller.
2.Press Proceed to continue.
3.Using a lint-free cloth that is saturated with IPA (isopropyl alcohol), clean the media thickness...

A Specifications
Functional specifications
Table A-1  HP Scitex UV pigment ink supplies
Printheads 2 heads per color: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light
Cyan, Light Magenta. White ink option replaces Light Cyan
and Light Magenta with White.
Ink cartridges Cartridges containing 3 liters of ink: Cyan (CH216A),
Magenta (CH217A), Yellow (CH218A), Black (CH219A),
Light Cyan (CH220A), Light Magenta (CH221A).
Cartridges containing 2 liters of ink: White (CQ123A)
Table A-2  Media sizes
 Minimum Maximum (FB500)...

Table A-3  Functional specifications (continued)
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Cleaning solution HP UV Printhead Flush, 1-liter bottle
Within California: Methyl Acetate (CAS# 79-20-9).
Physical
Table A-4  Dimensions and weights
FB500 FB700
Printer dimensions
(assembled)Height: 153 cm (60 in)
Width: 325 cm (128 in)
Depth: 141 cm (56 in)
Depth with optional roll-to-roll accessory
installed: 161 cm (63.4 in)Height: 153 cm (60 in)
Width: 412 cm (162 in)
Depth: 141 cm (56 in)
Depth with optional roll-to-roll accessory...