Fast T-Jet 3 Quick Reference Guide Transporting the Printer

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1 Fast T-Jet 3 Quick Reference Guide Transporting the Printer If you will be transporting your T-Jet 3 from one location to another, or if you will be shipping it to Equipment Zoe for repair, it is important that you follow the steps outlined below. Failure to do so culd not only cause serious damage to your T-Jet 3 but may also void your warranty. The preparation process should only take about 10 minutes and if you have any questions regarding any of the steps, please contact our Support Department. Installing the Fast T-Jet 3 Cleaning Cartridges Every Fast T-Jet 3 is shipped with 16 Ink Line Caps. All 16 Ink Line Caps will be used when exchanging the Bulk Ink system for Cleaning Cartridges. Therefore it is important to store them in a safe location when they are not being used. 1. Press the Ink button to release the Print Carriage from the Capping Station. Then manually move the Print Carriage to the center of the Print Bed. 2. Engage ink line clamps for each ink line and then, one at a time, remove ink lines from the Bulk Ink cartridges and cap with ink line caps (included). 3. Use the Cartridge Removal Tool and insert it into a cartridge, turn it 90º and pull the cartridge out. Repeat this process for all eight cartridges. Upon 1

2 Fast T-Jet 3 QRG removal, store the Bulk Ink Cartridges in a cool, dark environment. When each ink cartridge is removed, we recommend that the bottom of the ink cartridge be taped and placed in an individual plastic zip lock bag, upside down. This will prevent ink leaking out. 4. Install the refillable cleaning cartridges. 5. Make sure the ink lines are aligned the Ink Line Guide for proper storage. By design, they rest on top of the refillable cleaning cartridges. 2

3 Preparing the Printer for Transportation 6. Before running a head cleaning make sure that the bottom rubber plugs are removed. Run several head cleanings in order to flush ink from the ink lines. Perform as many Head Cleaning cycles as necessary until the liquid flowing into the Waste Ink in Clear. Note: If the rubber plugs are not removed during a Head Cleaning, damage will be caused to the Print Head. DO NOT RUN A NOZZLE CHECK WITH CLEANING CARTRIDGES INSTALLED. Cleaning solution leak out into your Fast T-Jet, causing serious damage. 7. Replace rubber caps on the refillable cleaning cartridges. 8. Power OFF the printer. You MUST follow the proper shutdown sequence as detailed in your User s Manual. The Print Head MUST lock with the Capping Station or it may be damaged during transit. Any damage to the Print Head or Capping Station will be your responsibility. Securing the Print Bed 1. Move the print bed to the middle of its track. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, install the bed brackets and tighten all four corners. 3

4 Fast T-Jet 3 QRG 2. Place the Waste Ink Bottle in an upright position within the Print Bed and secure it to the T-Jet 3 with a piece of adhesive packing tape. 3. Place a piece of tape across the bulk ink bottles and adjustable shelf bracket to secure in place. In the example to the right, the red dotted line identifies proper tape placement. 4. Place a small piece of tape over the breather holes on the ink bottles. You will be shipping the printer via a freight carrier, you must completely disconnect and remove all Bulk Ink Bottles and the Waste Ink Bottle. You will not ship these items. 5. Pack the printer in its original box for transportation. 6. The T-Jet 3 requires 2 people to lift. Make sure you observe the following holding points. DO NOT lift your T-Jet 3 by the Print Bed. Lift from underneath the side panels. Lifting by the Print Bed may cause serious damage. Proper Packing Please note, the following example does not contain any loose items that could damage the printer during shipping. 4

5 Preparing the Printer for Transportation Improper Packing Major damage to the printer is a result of loose items and/or missing side supports as pictured below. Example 1 Example 2 5