Maintain the Everest Printer
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Important! For optimum performance, keep the Everest printer in a clean, dust-free environment.
You must perform routine maintenance to keep the Everest printer operating at optimum performance. The table below lists
maintenance tasks, frequency, and references to cleaning instructions in this user guide.
Maintenance Schedule
Task
Change the print ribbon
3-Color Ribbon (CMY) After 500 discs
4-Color Ribbon (CMY+W) After 375 discs
Black Ribbon (monochrome) After 1000 discs
Change the retransfer ribbon
PN 203474-001 After 500 discs
PN 203384-001 and PN 200049 After 1000 discs
Clean the print head
Clean the tacky rollers.
Clean the air filters
Clean the platen roller
Clean the exterior
Change the Print Ribbon
Before you change or install a new Everest print ribbon, allow time for the new ribbon to become acclimated to the
environment. Allow more time for greater temperature and humidity differences.
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Important!
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Rimage supports only the use of Rimage brand ribbons in our printers. Printer issues that occur as a result of using
ribbons from manufacturers other than Rimage are not included under your Rimage warranty or maintenance
agreement.
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For optimum results, make sure that Everest ribbons are stored at a temperature between 41° and 95°F (5° to 35°C)
and humidity level between 45% and 85%.
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Avoid moisture and direct sunlight.
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Do not reuse ribbons.
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Use only ribbons designed for your model of Everest printer.
2000621_B
Frequency
After 2000 discs (as needed) or at
every ribbon change
After 2000 discs or at every ribbon
change
Monthly
As needed
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Important! Clean the platen roller
only if you notice a diminished print
quality, such as white specks, on
the printed disc.
Weekly
Maintain the Everest Printer
Instructions
Refer to the
Change the Print Ribbon
section on page 25.
Refer to the
Change the Retransfer
Ribbon
section on page 28.
Refer to the
Clean the Print Head
section on page 30.
Refer to the
Clean the Tacky Rollers
section on page 31.
Refer to the
Clean the Rear Air Filters
and
Clean the Side Air Filters (Everest
600 only)
sections on page 32
Refer to the
Clean the Platen Roller
section on page 34.
Wipe the exterior of the printer with a
lint-free cloth.
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