Remove Ink from the TableIntroductionThis section describes how to remove both cured and uncured ink from the printer vacuum table.It also describes how to unplug a vacuum hole on the table.Equipment:• Safety glasses with side shields• Gloves (for example: Ansell Microflex 93-260)• Absorbent cloths• Isopropyl alcohol - IPA (>= 98%)• Scraper or razor bladeHow to Remove Uncured Ink1. Wipe up the majority of the ink with an absorbent cloth.2. Wet a new absorbent cloth with alcohol and wipe up the remaining ink.3. Continue to wet and wipe the surface until the cloth does not show any sign of ink colour.How to Remove Cured Ink1. Scrape any cured ink from the surface of the table with a scraper (or a razor blade in a holder).2. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the scraped particles of ink and any other debris of the tablesurface.3. Use an absorbant cloth soaked in isopropyl alcohol to ensure that the table surface is clear ofany remaining particles.IMPORTANTMake sure that the cleaning fluid does not leak into the vacuum holes. This can cause problemsfor the adhesion of the overlay.How to Unplug Vacuum Holes1. Identify any vacuum holes that are plugged with ink or debris.2. With a 1 mm diameter rigid material (e.g., a paper clip), ream out any of the holes that havebeen plugged.3. Clear any resulting debris with a vacuum cleaner or a wet lint-free cloth.Remove Ink from the Table178 Chapter 9 - Printer Maintenance