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Routine Printer Maintenance
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16 Dispose of used swab according to local laws and regulations.
17 The printer begins automatic maintenance of the ink delivery system. This process
takes two to three minutes and a progress bar displays.
18 When finished, the system prompts you to
Replace Head Access Door.
19 After the head access door is installed the screen prompts you to Lower shelf and swab
printheads.
20 Lower the Maintenance Shelf by pushing down in the middle of the shelf. Do not push
on either end of the shelf as it causes the shelf to twist. See photo below.
21 Place 3-5 drops of Daily Maintenance Solution onto a new Anticon-covered swab. See
photo above.
22 Wipe the left-most printhead from back to front 2 times at a 45 angle, using light
pressure, by holding the swab in the middle of the stick, between the thumb and index
finger as pictured below.
CAUTION: Never reuse old swabs to clean the printhead. Never use the same
Anticon-covered swab on two different color printheads.
23 Repeat the previous steps for the remaining heads, moving from left to right, and
using a new Anticon-covered swab for each color printhead. The printer prompts you
to
Raise shelf when done.
Note: Prior to raising the Maintenance Shelf, be sure to complete all steps for all printheads
and check the UV shield and side plates for presence of wet and/or cured ink. If PRESENT in