Do Proper HP DesignJet Plotter Maintenance And Reduce Downtime

Don't let undo downtime prevent you business from being productive.

HP DesignJet plotter maintenance is essential if you want to reduce the amount of downtime that could cost your business money. Most HP DesignJet plotter maintenance can be performed fairly quickly. Refer to your owners manual for proper care that should only take about an hour to perform.

When should you perform HP DesignJet plotter maintenance? A rule of thumb is about every 500 prints or once a year, whichever comes first.

How do you maintain your HP plotters? Regular maintenance mostly consists of lubrication and cleaning. Remember your HP DesignJet plotter uses a liquid ink cartridge and can harden if not used on a continuous basis. Be sure to run your HP DesignJet plotter to keep this from happening. Another part to check is the HP DesignJet belt which can become worn and frayed just like your belt on your car. Examine the belt completely by checking if it is loose or has cuts along it’s edges. As it wears you may see black rubber pieces at the bottom of the inside of the unit. This can mean that is wearing fast and will need to be replaced very soon if not immediately. If this wears enough, it could cause serious damage to the carriage assembly and possibly the electronic modules.

Lubrication is another valuable maintenance routine that should not be overlooked. The bar that the carriage assembly rides on needs to be lubricated. Use a Teflon based lubricant sparingly and refer to your HP DesignJet plotter manual for application.

Following these steps can greatly reduce the need for HP DesignJet plotter repair which will in turn keep your business up and running. Make sure you use a reputable HP DesignJet plotter company when repair is needed. With any more questions you can always call MIDCOM at (800) 643-2664 or chat us up on Facebook , Twitter , Google+ and LinkedIn !

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