3-32 Confidential
Purge types, ink usage, purge counts, and purge codes
Purge Types Description Ink Usage Purge Counts
Purge Codes
(In the maintenance
mode, Function
code 76)
*
Normal purge
This purge operation removes
dried ink sticking to the head
nozzles.
Black: 0.21 mL
Per color: 0.13 mL
Black: 11
Total of
colors: 21
1
Periodical reset
purge
This purge operation removes
any bubbles that have
accumulated in the ink supply
tubes.
Black: 0.44 mL
Per color: 0.32 mL
Black: 24
Total of
colors: 54
2
Power purge
More powerful than a
periodical reset purge, this
purge operation is for
removing stubborn clogging
from the head nozzles and ink
supply tubes.
Black: 0.59 mL
Per color: 0.38 mL
Black: 32
Total of
colors: 64
3
Initial purge
When the user loads ink
cartridges for the first time,
this purge operation
automatically runs to refill the
ink supply tubes and print head
with fresh ink.
Black: 2.92 mL
Per color: 2.59 mL
Black: 163
Total of
colors: 432
4
User reset purge
This purge operation should be
performed if the print quality
problem persists after a user
has performed the purge
operation repeatedly by
pressing the Ink (Ink
Management) key.
Black: 0.50 mL
Per color: 0.32 mL
Black: 28
Total of
colors: 54
5
Engine setup
purge
This purge operation refills the
ink supply tubes with ink when
there is no ink in those tubes.
Black: 2.92 mL
Per color: 2.59 mL
Black: 163
Total of
colors: 432
6
* To enter a numerical code on models having no numerical keypad, press the / key several times to
display the numerical code to be entered on the LCD and then press the OK key. After that, press the
Black Start (Mono Start) key.