Wipers
- Before, during and after cleaning cycles, print heads are wiped off by a rubber blade. Wipers collect the excess ink from the print head nozzle plate.
- Wipers must have a straight edge to work correctly. This requires regular cleaning and on a busy day this could be up to three times a day.
- The wiper must be straight.Replace any wiper that has any curve to it.
- Operators must pay attention and keep the wiper and it's housing clean and free of gelled ink, dried pigment build-up, or dust and debris. Clean any gelled ink from the wiper and wiper housing. THIS IS IMPORTANT!!
- We suggest changing the wiper often. New wiper = $6 to $20 or a new print head = $650 to $2300 or more.
- We sell blades made of special material, for Mimaki, Roland and Mutoh printers, which are not affected by solvent inks. They last longer.
