EFI VUTEk 5r Series User Manual

Every 40 Hours
Document ID: OMM-00144-L VUTEk 3r & 5r Series Maintenance Guide 41
PPE Items: GLOVES NITRILE DISPOSABLE BOX LARGE
SAFETY GLASSES
Required Items: WIPES 9X9 CLEAN ROOM
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (IPA)
How-to Video:
Directions:
1. Open the printer hood and insert the retaining pins into the LH and
RH pin sockets.
2. Dampen a lint-free wipe with IPA.
3. Manually rotate and clean: the metal press roller; the outside input
feed roller; and the outside collector roller, Figure 6-5
.
4. Wipe down the exposed portion of the rear feed roller.
5. Press the Feed button (Figure 6-6
) to advance the rear feed roller until the unexposed portion is visible.
6. Repeat the wiping and advancing procedure until the entire roller is wiped clean.
7. Wipe down the exposed portion of the front collector roller.
6.4 Clean metal input feed, press, and collector rollers.
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Figure 6-5 Rear Rollers
Figure 6-6 Feed button

EFI VUTEk 5r Series Specifications

General

Print Resolution	Up to 1200 dpi
Media Types	Vinyl
Ink Configuration	White
Media Handling	Roll-to-roll
Connectivity	Ethernet
Print Technology	Piezo Drop-on-Demand Inkjet

Summary

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Welcome

Welcome message and overview of the guide's purpose and scope.

1.2 Before You Begin

Information on required training and documents before starting maintenance procedures.

1.3 Safety

Details on warnings, cautions, and notes for safe operation and maintenance.

1.4 Using Retaining Pins

Instructions for using retaining pins to prevent the printer hood from closing during maintenance.

1.5 Maintenance Videos

Information about available maintenance videos for user review prior to procedures.

1.6 Customer Support

Contact details for customer care, technical support, and ordering parts by region.

1.7 Performing Maintenance

Guidelines for efficient maintenance routines and preparation before starting tasks.

1.8 Printer Maintenance Log

Details on using the Printer Maintenance Log to track completed tasks and its importance.

1.9 Safety Labels - Printer Beam

Warning regarding powerful magnets in the printer beam and precautions for medical devices.

1.10 Fluid Emergency

Instructions for handling fluid emergencies and accessing Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

1.11 First Aid - Inks and Solvents

First aid procedures for eye contact, ingestion, skin contact, and inhalation of inks/solvents.

2.0 Scheduled Maintenance

2.1 Importance of Maintenance

Benefits of routine maintenance for printer reliability, print quality, and productivity.

2.2 8 Hour Daily Production

Explanation of maintenance guidelines based on an eight-hour production schedule.

3.0 Every 4 Hours

3.1 Clean around the print head area.

Procedure to clean the area around the print heads and the bottom of the carriage.

3.2 Clean print heads.

Steps for cleaning the print heads, including purging and wiping procedures.

3.3 Clean printer carriage components.

Instructions for cleaning the underside of various carriage components using IPA.

4.0 Every 8 Hours

4.1 Check facility air compressor and air filter systems.

Procedure to check facility air compressor and filter systems for proper air quality.

4.2 Clean the print platen.

Steps for cleaning the print platen surface using IPA and a scraper.

4.3 Clean the measure media sensor.

Instructions for cleaning the underside of the measure media sensor.

4.4 Clean the ink sink.

Procedure for cleaning the ink sink to remove ink deposits.

4.5 Clean the LED lamp glass.

Steps to expose and clean the LED lamp glass.

4.6 Clean the ionizer bars.

Procedure for cleaning the underside of the ionizer bars.

4.7 Clean the carriage crash sensors sides.

Instructions for cleaning the left and right carriage crash sensors.

4.8 Perform print head care.

Steps for performing print head care, including wiping and purging.

5.0 Once Daily Maintenance

5.1 Perform white ink maintenance.

Procedure for white ink maintenance, including purging and stirring.

6.0 Every 40 Hours

6.1 Clean the free-fall rollers.

Steps for cleaning the free-fall rollers using roll conditioning fluid.

6.2 Clean the T (Tension) rubber roller.

Procedure for cleaning the T (Tension) rubber roller.

6.3 Clean the Y (Shaft) rubber roller.

Steps for cleaning the Y (Shaft) rubber roller.

6.4 Clean metal input feed, press, and collector rollers.

Procedure for cleaning input feed, press, and collector rollers.

6.5 Lubricate the carriage bearings.

Instructions for lubricating the carriage bearings using a grease gun.

6.6 Check/empty waste container.

Procedure for checking and emptying the waste container.

6.7 Clean carriage rail ends.

Steps for cleaning the ends of the carriage rails.

6.8 Check the chiller fluid level.

Procedure for checking and filling the chiller fluid level with distilled water.

6.9 Check last chance air and water filters.

Instructions for checking and draining water/oil from pneumatic filters.

7.0 Monthly Maintenance

7.1 Clean the printer exterior covers.

Procedure for cleaning the printer's exterior covers and ventilation areas.

7.2 Clean cable carrier and shelf.

Steps for vacuuming the lower and upper cable carrier shelves.

7.3 Clean three main exhaust vents.

Procedure for cleaning the three main exhaust vents, including removing housing and vacuuming fan.

7.4 Wipe linear encoder strip.

Instructions for cleaning the linear encoder strip.

7.5 Clean the carriage home sensor.

Procedure for cleaning the carriage home sensor using a foam swab.

8.0 Quarterly Maintenance

8.1 Inspect/replace white ink degasser tubes.

Steps for inspecting and replacing white ink degasser tubes.

8.2 Create a printer backup.

Instructions on how to export and create a backup of printer settings and status.

9.0 Semi-Annual Maintenance

9.1 Replace primary ink filters.

Procedure for replacing the primary ink filters.