MIMAKI jV100-160 - NCU Cleaning

Chapter 4 Maintenance
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• If the cap slider is tilted, move the slider block to the left or right to correct the tilt.
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Close the front cover, then press the [ENTER] key.
NCU Cleaning
The NCU uses a sensor to monitor the ink droplets ejected from the print head nozzles. Continuing to use
the dirty NCU may prevent the nozzle check function from operating correctly.
• Be careful to avoid leaving fragments from the cleaning stick behind when cleaning. These
fragments will increase the risk of printing defects (e.g., nozzle clogging or deflection).
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On the LOCAL mode screen, select [MENU] > [Maintenance], then press the [ENTER] key.
• The Maintenance menu is displayed.
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Select [Station] > [Carriage Out] > [Move To Platen Right End], then press the [ENTER] key.
• The carriage moves over the platen.
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Open the front cover.
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Clean the NCU.
• Wipe off any ink and dust adhering using a cleaning stick moistened with maintenance liquid. Wipe
off the maintenance liquid. Make sure none remains.
• Insert the cleaning stick as far as the line shown in the illustration.
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Once cleaning is complete, close the cover, then press the [ENTER] key.
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