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Chapter 5 Maintenance
Replacing consumables
Replacing the wiper
The wiper is consumable. When the display indicates the
warning message “Replace a WIPER” it is necessary to
check and replace the wiper, immediately replace the
wiper with a new one.
Also, wipe ink sticking to the lower surface of the slider off.
1
Press the
(MENU)
key in LOCAL.
• MAINTENANCE MENU will be displayed.
2
Press to select the “STATION”,
and press the key.
3
Press to select “WIPER
EXCHANGE”, and press the key.
• The number of times the wiper was used will be
reset.
4
Press the key.
• The carriage will move onto the platen.
• The number of times the wiper was used will be
reset.
5
Remove the wiper.
• Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at its
both ends.
6
Insert a new wiper.
• Insert the wiper by holding the protrusions at its
both ends.
7
Press the key.
• After its initial operation, the machine returns to
LOCAL.
If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation
Message Appears
Ink used in head cleaning, etc. is stored in the waste ink
tank on the lower right side of the machine.This machine
counts the accumulated amount of discharged ink. When
that reaches a specified amount, the machine displays a
confirmation message.(When this message is displayed,
consider the replacement of the waste ink tank.)
Confirmation Message in LOCAL
1
The warning message “Check waste ink”
is displayed.
2
Check the state of the waste ink tank
• When it is different from the actual amount, press
[][] and correct.
• When you correct (80%), press the [ENTER] key
to return to LOCAL.
• When you replace (disposal) and clear the count,
perform the procedures in “Replace the waste ink
tank with another”. ( P.5-16)
• When the warning message for replacing wiper is
shown, confirm whether there is no damage and
fuzz at the top edge of the wiper film. If there is no
damage on the top edge of the wiper film, it is
possible to use the wiper continuously without
replacing it.
• A cleaning wiper is an option.Buy one through the
dealer in your region or at our service office.