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When not using for a long term (firmware Ver. 3.30 or later)
When the operation of the machine is to be suspended for 24 hours or more, use the NOZZLE PROTECT
function to protect the nozzle surface.
This function is available for the firmware Ver. 3.30 or later.
Execute the NOZZLE PROTECT function
1
Press the key in the local
mode.
2
Select [NOZZLE PROTECT] by pressing
the keys.
3
Press the key.
4
Press the key.
• The NOZZLE PROTECT function is executed.
• When NOZZLE PROTECT function is finished, the power is automatically turned off and
the machine enters a nozzle protection status.
• In the nozzle protection status, it executes NOZZLE PROTECT regularly. Keep the main
power switch on. Also, check that it has enough maintenance washing liquid.
Make sure the
followings in
advance.
Has maintenance washing liquid been filled?
• If maintenance washing liquid has not been filled, fill it by referring to P.4-8
“Filling Cleaning solution”.
Hasn’t a warning occurred in the maintenance washing liquid cartridge?
• If the warning message of [Wash Liquid Cart. NONE], [Wash Liquid END]
or [WRONG WASH CART.] is displayed, set a proper maintenance wash-
ing liquid cartridge to solve the warning.
• When the following messages are indicated, check the waste ink tank, and then operate it,
referring to P.4-40 "If Waste ink tank confirming message is displayed" according to the situa-
tion.
• In the nozzle protection status, maintenance in the sleep status does not work.
• If the power is turned on after executing NOZZLE PROTECT
function, this machine automatically performs (1) and (2)
described below and then displays a message shown in the
right. After checking the message, perform test drawing to
check the nozzle status.
(1) Discharges washing liquid filled in the cap.
(2) Executes normal cleaning of the head cleaning automatically.