3M 8800 Owner's Manual
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1. 3M Scotchprinte Product amp Instruction Bulletin 8700 8800 Release D Effective December 2009 Replaces C Jan 2000 See Bulletin Change Summary at end of Bulletin Now Includes Contents of Instruction Bulletin 4 12 Exterior Four Color Toner Series 8700 8800 Description Four Color Electrostatic Printing Recommended Types of Graphics and End Uses Limitations of End Uses Compatible Products Product Line For Electrostatic Printing Only This is the reproduction of a full color original subject as a halftone Black plus the three basic halftone colors yellow cyan and magenta are printed sequentially in close registration to form the image The images are reproduced on 3M Trident Transfer Media which is transferred with heat and pressure to 3M brand graphic films designated for electrostatic printing The printed images must have an approved overlaminate See the base film s Product Bulletin for details Refer to the base film or flexible substrate s Product Bulletin for details on specific constructions and any warranty that may apply when using this product 3M specifically does not recommend or warrant the following uses but please contact us to discuss your needs or recommend other products The base film Product Bulletin may have additional limitations e Printing characteristics of toners more than 36 months after date of manufacture e Use in printers other than those recommended by 3M e Printing on non 3M2. it is time for disposal Approximately 4 to 10 quarts 4 to 10 liters of electrostatic toner waste is generated each time the toners are changed depending on the printer Liquid toner waste is hazardous according to U S EPA definitions because it has a low flash point 104 F 40 C It has the EPA Hazardous Waste Number D001 Ignitable You should arrange to have this waste picked up by a reputable company that specializes in the disposal of hazardous waste Toner bottles premix concentrate and cleaner are made of High Density Polyethylene HDPE plastic which is commonly recycled in the same way as soda bottles in most areas Bottles with an appreciable amount of toner may be subject to special disposal regulations Empty toner bottles may be cleaned with the following procedure to prepare them for recycling or disposal 1 Rinse thoroughly with 3M Cleaner 8790 an isopar cleaner Dispose of this waste in a hazardous waste container Rinse thoroughly with isopropanol Dispose of this waste in a hazardous waste container Rinse with water Dispose of this waste in a hazardous waste container Air dry 2 3 4 Follow with two additional water rinses These two rinses may be poured down the drain 5 6 Make the containers unusable by puncturing with holes and spray painting the labels The wipes used for cleaning the printers are saturated with solvent and are considered haz ardous waste Dispose of used saturated wipes i
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4. medias fap e 3M Trident Transfer Media e 3M brand graphic films designated for electrostatic printing e 3M Cleaner 8790 Use for flushing and cleaning printers e 3M Toner Module Thinner 8791 Use with the 3M High Capacity Toner Station 9531 or 9533 e 3M Toner Module Cleaner 8792 Use for flushing and cleaning the toner station Toners are specially formulated the Scotchprint Printer 2000 with or without a toner station and are available as concentrates and premixes part A amp B Color Type No Type No Concentrate Warranty Information Warranty and Limited Remedy Warranted Durability Shelf Life Shipping and Storage Putting Toners in Printers Using Toners in Printers The following is made in lieu of all other express or implied warranties including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or implied warranty arising out of a course of dealing custom or usage of trade all 3M products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and manufacture at the time of shipment and to meet the specifications stated in this Product Bulletin 3M will replace or refund the price of any 3M materials that do not meet this warranty within the specified time periods These remedies are exclusive In no case shall 3M be liable for any direct indirect or consequential damages including any labor or non 3M materials charges See the 3M Graphics Market Center Warra
5. n accordance with local regulations Before starting any job be sure you have the most current Product and Instruction Bulletins The information in 3M Product and Instruction Bulletins is subject to change Current Bulletins are available at 3Mgraphics com The techniques described in these Bulletins are required when applying a 3M warranted graphic but are also practical recommendations when using promotional materials for non warranted graphics Additional Bulletins may be needed as indicated in the 3M Related Literature section of other 3M components you use Bulletin types PB Product Bulletin PB IB Product amp Instruction Bulletin IB Instruction Bulletin Subject Type Bulletin No 3M Trident Transfer Paper PB Trident Transferring and laminating electrostatically printed images IB 47 3M Graphic Protection Products PB GP 1 Cold roll lamination IB 4 22 Base Films and Substrates Please visit our website to identify and select the additional Product and Instruction Bulletins you need for a successful application 3M Graphics Center Warranty Brochure Go to 3M MCS Warranty matrices 3Mgraphics com Warranties 3M and Scotchprint are trademarks or registered trademarks of 3M The Bulletin has been updated and merged with Instruction Bulletin 4 12 References to un supported products have been removed and information has been updated in general Shelf life has been increased to 3 years P
6. nty Brochure at 3Mgraphics com which gives the terms additional limitations of the warranty if any and limitations of liability Refer to the Product Bulletin for the base film you are using for all graphic construction options and warranties Carefully follow all instructions in the Instruction Bulletins Processing conditions can affect the durability of the toner To ensure performance for durability and maintain the 3M MCS Warranty where offered the toners should be printed at or above the following minimum reflective optical densities Black Yellow Cyan Magenta 1 40 0 85 1 25 1 30 e The date of manufacture is noted on both the bottle and box as a 5 digit number with a date code of YMMDD For example 90728 means July 28 2009 The manufacturing lot number is a 7 or 8 digit number Y MM DD 90728 Ea LH Two digit day 28th day Two digit month July Last digit of year 2009 e Use toner premix or concentrates within 36 months of the date of manufacture Toners older than 36 months may not have optimal printing performance For graphics covered by the 3M MCS warranty 3M will warrant their durability when printed with toners older than 36 months if the minimum print densities are maintained e Store the toner in its original container tightly sealed out of direct sunlight and at 40 to 100 F 4 to 38 C e Toners may be regulated for shipping In the United States toners are not regulated for ground shipment The
7. r the flush cycle is completed remove the cleaners and replace them with the NEW black yellow cyan and magenta toner premixes in the printer and reinstall or replace if needed the concentrate in the toner station Clean the printer so it is ready to produce graphics using the new toners Print a test pattern and measure the densities of a 100 solid fill of each color of the new toners Change the high voltage settings so that the densities are within the ranges listed below Density Range Color Minimum Target Maximum Density Density Density To obtain the best color balance for your system it is recommended that you generate and use a Printer Calibration file The file is used to adjust tone reproduction of your printer and will compensate for changes in toner characteristics Never pour toner waste down a drain pour it on the ground or in any way release it directly into the environment Product amp Instruction Bulletin 8700 8800 3 Toner Bottles Cleaning Bottles 3M Related Literature Warranties Bulletin Change Summary Commercial Graphics Division 3M Canada 3M Center Building 220 12E 04 P O Box 5757 PO Box 33220 London Ontario St Paul MN 55144 3220 USA Canada N6A 471 General Info 1 800 374 6772 1 800 265 1840 Technical Info 1 800 328 3908 Fax 519 452 6245 Fax 1 651 736 4233 www 3Mgraphics com Unlike most printing processes there is more than just residual toner left in the container when
8. rs Part A and Part B Mix the two part toners and then allow an 8 hour rest before using them in the printer oN APF OY For personal safety we recommend wearing protective gloves glasses and lab coat Before removing the cap from the smaller bottle shake it for 1 minute Place the larger bottle clear liquid onto a piece of absorbent paper on the floor Remove the cap from the large bottle and remove the metal foil seal Carefully remove the cap and seal from the small bottle Slowly pour the contents of the small bottle into the large bottle When the small bottle is empty replace the cap Tightly fasten the large cap onto the large bottle Do not lift the large bottle but thoroughly shake it by sliding it back and forth on the floor for thirty 30 seconds Let this pre mix sit at room temperature for 8 hours before using in your printer and then use these mixed toners as soon as possible Allow the printer to drain the toner lines for 5 minutes before removing the premix and concentrate bottles Replace the black yellow cyan and magenta toner premix bottles with cleaner 8790 Replace the black yellow cyan and magenta concentrate bottles with cleaner 8792 Run a flush cycle to clean out any current toner and concentrate that is in the toner lines and pumps of the printer and toner station Refer to the Printer 2000 Operator s Guide for further details on flushing the printer and toner station Afte
9. y are however regulated for air shipments and should not be shipped by air without proper documentation Opened toner bottles foil seal broken no longer meet UN packaging guidelines and cannot be shipped air without special UN ap proved over packing containers e Cleaners and thinners 8970 8791 and 8792 should be used within 5 years of the date of manufacture Refer to the user s guides and manuals supplied with your printer for additional details on how to install and use toners in your printer The processing of four color electrostatically printed graphics requires careful preparation Detailed instructions and procedures are contained in the user s guides supplied with your printer Toner premixes are shipped as two part combo packs to improve shelf life They require mixing prior to use For optimum printing results mix the toners at least 8 hours before using and then use these mixed toners as soon as possible Put mixed toners into the printer within one month of mixing Product amp Instruction Bulletin 8700 8800 2 Two Part Pre Mix Instructions Toner Replacement Steps Color Balance Disposal and Recyling Toners On a weekly basis remove the premixed toners from the printer and the concentrates from the toner station replace the cap and shake well to maintain good dispersion and optimal printing characteristics Read these instructions before opening the bottles and use the when mixing two part premix tone
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