Domino Printer C16

Check the external and internal tubing for signs of ageing, kinking or leaking

Ink filter unit (IF/01) replaced

Unscrew the four screws around the bottom edge of the print head (not those further up) and lift off the top of the chassis, complete with keypad, LCD display and electronics.

Support the top out of the way or disconnect the cables - do not let it hang!

Ink filter installed correct way around (an arrow is printed on the filter to show ink flow direction - toward the nozzle plate)

To help eliminate air in the ink system, fill the ink filter with nozzle cleaner fluid before fitting.

Purge performed after maintenance

Sign off on the printer maintenance

CAUTION: Do not use needles or other pointed objects to clear the ink jet orifices, or use sharp objects such as screwdrivers to scrape off dried ink from the nozzle plate.

Ensure the printer and ink is correctly configured for the application, otherwise print performance and component life span will be affected. The life of the printer depends on the working environment in which it is placed and the treatment it receives at the hands of operators.

Ensure that the printer is installed where it will not be knocked, protect it as much as possible from heat, dust and vibration and never allow any part of the printer to come into contact with water or other liquids.

Under normal operating conditions the printer requires minimal maintenance. A few periodic checks are all that is needed to keep the system running at optimum performance.

Inspect and clean the system regularly. Periodic maintenance will be required at the beginning and end of each working day, before holidays and every six months.

Most maintenance can be carried out by the operator and involves no more than replacing ink bottles, cleaning the nozzle plates or performing a prime. The printer warranty may be invalidated by damage caused through not following proper maintenance procedures.

Warning: Use only the genuine Domino inks, cleaners and flushing fluids specifically matched to your application.

Check the ink level by pressing the red indicator lamp button at the top of the case and looking through the viewing window in the front of the door.

Do not let the ink become fully exhausted before replacement, otherwise air can be introduced into the system from an empty bottle.

Check for dust from the environment (particularly cardboard, paper and fibre dust) that can mix with the jet mist on the front of the nozzle plate and form a sticky paste that disrupts the jet pattern or can cause a complete jet blockage.

With a clean, lint-free cloth dipped in domino nozzle cleaner, wipe the front of the nozzle plate sideways to remove any contamination.

Check for damage to ink and air lines in the ink compartment, as they may have been trapped when closing the front door.

Inspect external cables and tubing for signs of chafing and splits, especially near the connectors.

Sign off on the daily printer maintenance