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White Ink Maintenance Function
If SS21 white ink is left unused for a while, the color may become uneven by clogging of the nozzle or settling of
pigment.
If the color does not improved by the head cleaning ( P.2-39), use this maintenance function. (This function is
valid when the firmware Ver.2.10 or later is installed and SS21 white ink is filled.)
White ink maintenance function has three levels of maintenance.
Select the maintenance level depending on the condition.
1
Press the key in LOCAL to select the
printing mode.
2
Select [WHITE MAINTE.] of the maintenance menu.
(1) Press the key.
(2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key.
(3) Press to select [WHITE MAINTE.].
3
Press the key.
4
Select the maintenance level by pressing the .
• Set value : LEVEL1 to LEVEL3
• This describes the operation when LEVEL3 is set.
5
Press the key.
LEVEL1
Performs maintenance in the following order:
(1)Performs the automatic nozzle cleaning function.
*1
(2)Performs cleaning.
*2
*1. The operation is the same as the CUSTODY WASH of ST. MAINTENANCE. (Leaving time: three minutes)
*2. The operation equivalent of “Hard cleaning” of the head cleaning is performed on each color.( P.2-39).
LEVEL2
Performs maintenance in the following order:
(1)Performs the automatic nozzle cleaning function.
*1
(2)Fills the white ink.
(3)Performs cleaning.
*2
LEVEL3
Performs maintenance in the following order:
(1)Performs the automatic nozzle cleaning function.
*1
(2)Discharges the white ink remaining in the head or in the tube.
(3)Fills the white ink.
(4)Performs cleaning.
*2
• According to the level changing from 1 to 3, the amount of consumption becomes more. Use Level 2
and 3 when the status is not improved even if you perform Level 1 maintenance.
• When the machine is left unused for a long time, it is recommended to perform LEVEL1 of this function
about every other week.
• The other cautions of this function or the white ink are included in the pack of the cartridge. Read it
carefully before use.
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