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Section 2 Basic Operations
#SERVICE
>HEAD WASH
When returning the printer from a long time leaving (within 2 weeks) in
power off state.
<Head Wash>
Perform the cleaning of the head and ink path with cleaning liquid.
Six cleaning liquid cartridges and six dummy cartridges are mandatory.
After performing the head wash, charge the ink (See Ink Charge After
Head Washing).
Insert the ink cassettes and charge the ink.
Leave the printer for at least one hour after completion of ink charging.
Check moisture of the wiper sponge.
Perform the test print.
When the print dot-off occurs during the test print, perform normal
cleaning in the “CLEANING” menu.
(See page
3-38
.)
NOTE
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The printer performs fill cap operation to keep the good
head condition at first 20 hours after print wait state and
every 3 days.
It is recommended to keep the printer ON except when the
printer is not used for a long time.
Avoid leaving the printer with no ink for one month or more
for head protection.
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Do not open and close the rear cover and do not lift and
push down the levers during service cleaning and head
washing.
If doing so, the printer may start service cleaning and head
washing from the begining.
Inspection & Maintenance
