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Version 2.0, Revision I
Cleaning and Maintenance
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Period of storage Storing method and required measures
Up to 24 h Instrument can be disonnected from mains, ink cartridge needs to be
closed with red cap (→ "Fig. 55-2") in case of transport but cartridge can
remain inside the printer. No additional measures are required.
24 h to 3.5 months The instrument must remain connected to the power supply with the
power on and the ink cartridge inserted. The ink cartridge can remain in
the printer up to its expiration date. Weekly cleaning is required.
The printer will regularly circulate the ink around the print head to stop
the print head drying out.
3.5 to 6 months Ink cartrigde needs to be replaced with transport cartridge. Instrument
needs to be disconnected from mains.
Note
• You must ensure that the ink cartridge is replaced according to its expiration date.
Warning
A printer may be stored for a maximum of six months after following the procedure described below.
Storing the printer for longer periods may result in damage to the print head.
For transport or when the printer is to be disconnected from the power for long periods (from more than
24 h up to six months), a transport cartridge has to be inserted. To do so, proceed as follows:
1. (→ p. 60 – 6.3.1 Removing the used ink cartridge): Follow steps 1 to 6.
Note
The ink cartridge cannot be used in another printer, because the ink level information is stored in the
printer itself.
2. Take the (new) transport cartridge (→ "Fig. 55-1") out of the delivery carton.
3. Remove the protective foil and insert the cartridge until it is about half way into the cartridge
slot (→ "Fig. 55").
4. Loosen the red protective cap (→ "Fig. 55-2") by one turn.
5. Push in the transport cartridge all the way and check that the red retaining bracket
(→ "Fig. 54-1") is positioned correctly.
6. Unscrew the red protective cap (→ "Fig. 55-2") and place it in the recess provided for the cap
in the cartridge (→ "Fig. 55-3").
7. Mark one of the two boxes on the front of the cartridge to ensure that the transport cartridge is
used only twice.
8. Close the cover plate on the left side of the printer.