HP Scitex FB700 User Manual

							8 Accessories
Order accessories
You can order the following accessories for your printer. For more information about the cleaning kit,
see 
User cleaning on page 57.
Name Product number
HP Scitex FB500 White Ink Upgrade Kit CQ118A
HP FB251 2L White Scitex Ink Cartridge CQ123A
HP Scitex FB500/950 Printer Cleaning Kit CQ121A
HP Scitex FB500 Extension Tables CQ117A
HP Scitex FB500 Roll-to-Roll Upgrade Kit CQ116A
HP UV Replacement Bulb CH231A
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							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 in-service time, as appropriate. You can display the service
intervals and actual elapsed printing time for each task from the control panel menu (System Page >
Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance > Maintenance Reminders).
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
Replace UV lamp bulb (500–1000 hours) on page 592 of HP UV Replacement Bulb Kit.
Clean the rail encoder strip (bi-weekly) on page 66One lint-free cleaning cloth
Cleaning fluid
Clean ionizer needles (quarterly) on page 67Ionizer cleaning brush
Clean and lubricate rail strips (bi-weekly) on page 68Oiled cloth kit
1-2 lint-free cleaning cloths
Cleaning fluid
Clean the print head orifice plates (bi-weekly) on page 70Three lint-free cleaning cloths
One pair of gloves
Cleaning fluid
Clean and lubricate the service station rails (monthly) on page 71One grease pack
One pair of gloves
One cotton swab
Cleaning fluid
Clean service station wiper (monthly) on page 72One lint-free cleaning cloth
One pair of gloves
Cleaning fluid
Clean carriage wheels (monthly) on page 73Two long-stick swabs
Cleaning fluid
Vacuum bottom of carriage (monthly) on page 76N/A
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							Table 9-1  Schedule of cleaning tasks (continued)
Task and Frequency Required supplies
Clean the carriage home sensor (monthly) on page 76Long stick swab
Cleaning fluid
Replace the UV lamp filters (quarterly) on page 78Lamp filter kit
Clean the electronics box filters (quarterly) on page 79Vacuum cleaner
Replace the service station wiper (quarterly) on page 80Wiper blade
Drain waste from service station (quarterly) on page 81Waste ink container
Clean the media thickness sensor roller (quarterly) on page 81One lint-free cleaning cloth
Cleaning fluid
Substitute cleaning procedures for air quality regulatory
compliance
The various Air Quality Management Districts in California may have rules that restrict the use of
cleaning solvents containing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). This document provides
alternative cleaning procedures for printers located in the areas of California where the use of
solvents containing VOCs is restricted. These revised procedures supersede any previous
instructions, guidelines, or recommendations issued by HP regarding the cleaning or maintenance of
the relevant printers in California. Maintenance procedures that do not involve the use of VOCs for
cleaning are not affected.
Printers located in California should not be cleaned using SolaChrome-UV Printhead Flush, HP UV
Printhead Flush (HP product number CH122A) or isopropyl alcohol (IPA) unless other VOC
compliance measures are in place. This includes the use of any product samples which came with
the printer when it was purchased. Dispose of any remaining Printhead Flush in accordance with
applicable regulations.
The compliant alternative liquid for cleaning and maintaining this printer is: Methyl Acetate (CAS#
79-20-9), at least 98% pure, undiluted.
Follow these safety guidelines when handling parts and cleaning chemicals:
●When handling parts and cleaning liquids use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
as prescribed in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). This includes the use of safety
goggles, chemical protective gloves, and other protective personal clothing. Additional useful
information may also be provided on websites operated by the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
●Only those components originally designated for cleaning with Printhead Flush or IPA should be
cleaned with the alternative cleaning liquid.
●Methyl Acetate is a flammable liquid; read and adhere to the instructions in the MSDS document
for safe handling and storage. State and local agencies or fire departments may impose
additional requirements.
●Follow all health, safety and environmental protection regulations when using any solvents to
clean or maintain the printer. An agency that administers health and safety regulations within the
State of California is the Department of Industrial Regulations, Division of Occupational Safety
and Health (Cal-OSHA).
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							●Minimize the quantity of cleaning liquid used during maintenance to avoid spills, contamination,
or harm to printer parts. Carefully moisten cleaning cloths or swabs with the cleaning liquid, and
ensure that none of it drips onto the printer. Any excess or residual liquid should be removed by
cleaning the area with a dry cloth. Failure to clean off any residual cleaning liquid could cause
damage to the printer, or could adversely affect the printer’s level of image quality.
●Disposal of waste must be in accordance with applicable regulations.
Replace UV lamp bulb (500–1000 hours)
The UV ink curing lamp bulbs will gradually emit light of diminishing intensity with use. To
compensate, increase the power setting to the lamps. (From the control panel Media Page, press
Wizard, then press Print Mode Specific Settings.) The UV lamp bulbs are warranted for 500 hours,
but by operating them at low power initially, and increasing the power only when necessary to ensure
a full curing of the ink, a service life of 1000 hours is possible.
Replace both bulbs at the same time, so that both bulbs emit light of equal intensity. Order quantity 2
of HP product number CH231A, HP UV Replacement Bulb Kit. The replacement procedure consists
of these parts:
1.Removing the lamp housings from the carriage
2.Removing the old lamp bulbs
3.Installing the new lamp bulbs
4.Re-installing the lamp housings
Remove the lamp housings
1.From the control panel (System page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance), select
Replace UV Lamp Bulb or Bulbs.
The control panel asks whether you want to proceed with changing the bulbs.
2.Press Yes.
The printer positions the rail and carriage for replacing the bulbs, then displays the prompt,
“Select Lamp to Change.”
3.In most cases, select Both Lamps to replace both lamps (recommended). Otherwise, select the
lamp to change.
4.Press Proceed.
This resets the lamp service hours counter to zero hours. Next, the control panel prompts you to
power down the printer.
5.Turn off the power switch to the printer. Do not disconnect the main power cable from the printer:
this ensures that the proper vacuum is maintained to the printheads, which prevents ink from
leaking out.
6.Wait five minutes to allow any existing current to drain from the capacitors.
7.Open the top cover to access the printhead carriage.
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							8.Disconnect the auxiliary cable from the top of the user-end lamp.
Figure 9-1  Disconnect the user-end auxiliary cable
Remove the user-end lamp housing
1.Remove the lamp power cable from the side of the lamp housing by turning the coupling
counterclockwise.
Figure 9-2  Remove the user-end power cable
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							2.Remove the four sliver screws (A and B in the following figure) that secure the lamp housing to
the lower lamp assembly.
Figure 9-3  User end screws
B
A
AB
3.LIft up to remove the lamp housing from the printer.
Remove the service-end lamp housing
1.Disconnect the auxiliary cable from the top of the service-end lamp. See Figure 9-1 Disconnect
the user-end auxiliary cable on page 60 for location.
2.Remove the lamp power cable from the side of the lamp housing by turning the coupling
counterclockwise. See 
Figure 9-2 Remove the user-end power cable on page 60 for location.
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							3.Remove the four silver screws that secure the lamp housing to the lower lamp assembly, A and
B as shown in the following figure. You can access one of the screws through the access hole in
the ionizer bracket, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 9-4  Service end screws
A
B
A
B
4.Lift up to remove the lamp housing from the printer.
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							Remove the old UV lamp bulb
NOTE:Wear cotton gloves to protect the reflector and replacement bulb from fingerprints which
would reduce bulb life and reflector efficiency.
1.Pull the spring-loaded clamp (A) from the side of the lamp reflector (B) as shown below.
Figure 9-5  Spring-loaded clamp
2.Loosen the two screws that hold the two reflectors together until the outside reflector can be
removed.
Figure 9-6  Reflector screws
3.The reflector screws are captive screws and are not meant to be fully removed. If you do fully
remove the screws, take care that the screws do not drop into the lamp housing.
NOTE:Do not bend any of the tabs on the reflectors.
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							4.Push the lamp bulb to one side slightly (against the spring), and lift it from the lamp housing.
Figure 9-7  Removing the bulb
Material disposal: mercury lamps
This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end-of-life:
Mercury is present in the UV lamps. Disposal of mercury can be regulated because of environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) (
http://www.eiae.org).
Install the new UV lamp bulbs
1.Insert the replacement bulb into the lamp housing, pressing it to the left, and then down into
place.
Figure 9-8  Installing the bulb
2.Tighten the two screws that hold the reflectors together (see Figure 9-6 Reflector screws
on page 63 for screw locations).
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