2. Maintenance Methods
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Ink Discharge Channel Cleaning
Clean the ink discharge channel regularly to prevent clogging of the ink discharge channel below the cap.
1
On the LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] > [Maintenance], then press the [ENTER] key.
• The Maintenance menu is displayed.
2
Select [Station Maint.] > [Pump tube cleaning], then press the [ENTER] key.
• The cap is filled with maintenance liquid.
• Close the cover. The cap cannot be filled with maintenance liquid while the cover is open.
This is also true if the maintenance liquid cartridge is empty.
3
Open the maintenance cover on the right side.
• Check to confirm that the cap is filled with maintenance liquid.
• If not, use a syringe to draw up some maintenance liquid and fill until it almost overflows
from the cap.
4
Close the maintenance cover, then press the [ENTER] key.
• Pump tube (ink discharge channel below the cap) washing starts.
Media Sensor Cleaning
Media sensors are located on the rear cover and carriage underside. The media cannot be detected
correctly if dust or debris accumulates on the sensors. Remove any debris using cotton swabs or a soft cloth.
Rear of product
Carriage underside
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Cleaning the carriage underside sensor
1
On the LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] > [Maintenance], then press the [ENTER] key.
• The Maintenance menu is displayed.