Brother MFC640CW - Purge Types, Ink Used, Purge Counts, and Purge Trigger Keys

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Purge types, ink used, purge counts, and purge trigger keys
Purge Types Description Ink Used
Purge Counts
(See Note 2.)
Keys to trigger the
purge, to be
followed by Black
Start key
(See Note 1 for the
DCP340CW.)
Normal purge This purge operation removes
dried ink sticking to the head
nozzles.
Black: 0.3 mL
Color: 0.15 mL
Black: 15
Color: 22
1 key
Power purge More powerful than a reset
purge, this purge operation is
for removing stubborn clogging
from the head nozzles and ink
supply tubes.
Black: 0.85 mL
Color: 0.55 mL
Black: 43
Color: 86
3 key
Initial purge Run automatically when the
user powers up this machine for
the first time, this purge
operation refills the ink supply
tubes and print head with fresh
ink.
Black: 3.63 mL
Color: 2.61 mL
Black: 187
Color: 420
4 key
Reset purge This purge operation removes
any bubbles that have
accumulated in the ink supply
tubes.
Black: 0.55 mL
Color: 0.4 mL
Black: 28
Color: 63
5 key
Engine setup purge This purge operation refills the
ink supply tubes with ink when
there is no ink in those tubes.
Black: 3.93 mL
Color: 2.76 mL
Black: 202
Color: 443
6 key
Cartridge
replacement purge
This purge operation must
follow ink cartridge
replacement.
Black: 0.3 mL
Color: 0.15 mL
Black: 15
Color: 22
7 key
Ink drain purge
(not used)
This purge operation drains all
ink from the supply system,
permitting repairs without the
risk of scattering ink all over
the surroundings.
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Initial liquid
substitute purge
(not used)
This purge operation substitutes
ink in the ink supply tubes and
print head with initial liquid.
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(Note 1) 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 Set key. After
that, press the Mono Start key.