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5.2.9 Initial Ink Charge
This section describes how to perform Initial Ink Charge. It must be
performed under the following conditions.
1. C380 Main Board has been replaced.
2. The printhead has been removed. (Be sure to perform Ink
Cartridge Replacement Sequence before performing Initial Ink
Charge.
3. Nozzles are badly clogged. (Cleaning using the program and
control panel has been done, but the nozzles are still clogged.)
1. It is advisable that the currently installed ink cartridges be replaced
with new ones. (If ink runs out during the operation, Initial Ink charge
begins again when a new I/C is installed.)
2. Referring to Section 5.2.1, perform the preliminary operation.
3. Select “Maintenance items” from the main adjustment menu.
4. Select “
Initial Ink Charge
”.
5. The following screen appears.
Figure 5-19. Screen after “Initial Ink Charge” is Selected
6. Click “OK”.
7. The following screen appears.
Figure 5-20. Message during Ink Charge Flag Reset Operation
8. Turn the printer off.
9. Leave the printer as it is for 10 seconds.
10. Turn the printer back on. The printer performs Initialization and then
Initial Ink Charge in sequence.
5.2.10 Refurbishment for DOA
TBD