To ensure the stable operation of MSERIN equipment (such as UV printers), extend the service life of the equipment, and guarantee that the printing quality always meets the standards, the following daily maintenance and care standards are formulated. These standards cover the maintenance key points of core components including printheads, UV lamps, water tanks, and moving parts, and must be implemented in strict accordance with the procedures.
1. Printhead Maintenance: The Core of Ensuring Printing Precision
The printhead is a key component for the printing function of the equipment. Its condition directly affects the pattern clarity and color reproduction, requiring high-frequency inspection and careful cleaning.
1. Condition Monitoring and Recording: After starting up the equipment daily, before shutting it down, and during shift handovers, the printhead condition must be checked. It is recommended to print a printhead status page once in the morning, afternoon, and evening respectively, using A4 paper for recording, with the date and operator marked. If there are multiple pieces of equipment, the corresponding equipment number for the record must be additionally noted to facilitate subsequent traceability and problem troubleshooting.
2. Cleaning Before, During, and After Production: Before production, it is necessary to first confirm that the printhead is in good condition, the carriage base plate is clean and free of stains, and the printing platform is free of debris, then start production. During production, it is recommended to perform ink-pressing cleaning on the printhead once every 1-2 hours. For cleaning, use a clean, soft, and fine lint-free cloth, and only wipe the surface of the printhead to avoid smearing the dirt on the base plate onto the printhead. When cleaning the dust and ink on the base plate, keep away from the printhead area, and take personal protection measures during operation to prevent ink from contacting the skin.
3. Abnormal Condition Handling Principle: If the printhead is found to be in an abnormal state (such as ink breakage, ink splattering, blurred patterns, etc.), and there is no improvement after repeated ink-pressing and wiping, contact the company's after-sales personnel immediately. It is strictly forbidden to continue production or leave the problem unaddressed when the printhead is faulty; otherwise, it may cause irreversible damage to the printhead or even render it useless, increasing the equipment maintenance cost.
2. UV Lamp Maintenance: Ensuring Ink Curing Effect
The UV lamp is a core component in UV printers that realizes the instant curing of ink. The cleanliness of its mirror surface and heat dissipation effect directly affect the product quality and equipment service life.
1. Daily Cleaning Requirement: When the equipment is in continuous production, UV ink is prone to gradually adhering to the mirror surface of the UV lamp. If not cleaned for a long time, the UV light source will be weakened, resulting in the ink failing to be completely dried by irradiation, which affects the adhesion and appearance of printed products. Regularly check the cleanliness of the lamp surface, and promptly clean any ink residues found. (Before cleaning, cut off the power supply, and gently wipe the mirror surface with a dedicated cleaning cloth to avoid scratches.)
2. Heat Dissipation System Maintenance: The cooling liquid in the water tank must be replaced once every 3 months. It is recommended to use water tank coolant; the use of tap water or purified water is strictly prohibited. The latter is prone to scale formation, which clogs the water circulation channel of the water tank, causing the UV lamp to fail to cool down normally and eventually leading to the burnout of the UV lamp. Meanwhile, the dust filter on the water tank must be cleaned once a month to prevent dust accumulation from affecting heat dissipation. Special attention should be paid: if the UV system accessories are damaged due to improper maintenance, the company's warranty policy will not apply.
3. Ink and Ink Bucket Maintenance: Avoiding Printing Failures
The stable state of ink is the key to reducing problems such as ink breakage and ink accumulation. Proper maintenance should be carried out according to the idle condition of the ink bucket.
If the equipment is not in production for a long time (2 days or more) and no new ink has been added to the ink bucket, manually shake the ink bucket every 2 days to ensure the ink in the bucket is evenly mixed. This reduces printing failures (such as ink splattering, ink accumulation, and ink breakage) caused by ink precipitation, and ensures the stability of ink supply during subsequent production.
4. Moving Parts Maintenance: Ensuring Smooth Equipment Operation
The moving parts of the equipment, such as the beam guide rail, Y-axis lead screw, and Z-axis lead screw, are the core for ensuring the precise movement of the printing platform and the printhead. They need regular lubrication to reduce wear.
Special lubricating oil must be added to the above-mentioned moving parts every 3 months. Before lubrication, clean the dust and impurities on the surface of the parts first, then apply the lubricating oil evenly to ensure that the parts move smoothly without jamming. This avoids increased wear of the parts due to insufficient lubrication, which affects the positioning accuracy and operating speed of the equipment.
By strictly implementing the above maintenance and care procedures, the equipment failure rate can be effectively reduced, the service life of core components can be extended, the stability of production efficiency and product quality can be guaranteed, and strong support can be provided for the long-term and efficient operation of the equipment.
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