| Storage and Handling of Inkjet Inks - TSN01 |
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Bulk Bottled Inks - Low volume
manual refilling
 | Keep bottles tightly capped when not in use. Do not
leave uncapped, when using inks, longer than 30 minutes. Uncapped or
poorly capped bottles can lose water content resulting in shifts in
formula viscosity, affecting the replenishment rate of ink to the
printhead. |
| Keep all bottled inkjet inks away from children and
pets. |
| Store bottles away from heat sources (computer
exhaust fans, portable heaters, and the like) and direct sunlight. |
| Recommended storage temperature of inks is between
50ºF and 80ºF. Never refrigerate inks, as this can allow glycol to
separate from the mixture. If inks are allowed to freeze, for any
reason, dispose of immediately. |
| Inspect and, if necessary, filter your inks at
least once a month or BEFORE each use. You can use a standard coffee
filter to remove large solid or semi-solid contaminants, such as
algae blooms and dust which may collect during long term use. |
| To avoid accidental stains, we recommend that you
wear disposable rubber gloves when using inks. Ink stains on the
hands will wear off from normal hand washing in about 24-48 hours. |
Bulk Bottled Inks - Continuous
Re-Inking Systems reservoir bottles
| Keep reservoir out of direct sunlight and away from
heat sources, as these conditions contribute to evaporation through
the reservoir vent holes. |
| Maintain a consistent room temperature. Fluctuating
temperatures can lead to condensate formation which can encourage
algae blooms. |
| Recommended humidity for the ambient air around
your CRS is at least 50%. Lower humidity levels, especially combined
with high temperatures, contribute to ink evaporation and can
shorten the life of your CRS module. |
| If you are not going to use your CRS for extended
periods (7 days or longer), we recommend that the vent holes be
sealed with a small piece of tape. Before reactivating the CRS you
should swish the bottles a small amount to recollect any condensate
and then remove any seals from the reservoir bottle vent holes. |
| Inspect your reservoir bottles regularly (at least
once a week) for any foreign contaminants, such as dust or dead
algae blooms. Yellow is usually easiest to visualize, so if you find
any contaminants in the yellow filter all of your reservoir bottle
inks through a coffee filter to remove the contaminants. |
| Completely replace the inks in the reservoir
bottles at least every 4 months, to conserve the use life of the CRS
module. |
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