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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