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Cleaning the Ink Head and the Area around It
Because the ink head employs a very precise mechanism, due care needs to be taken when it is cleaned.
Using a clean stick, etc., rub off gelatinous ink or dust that may stick to the lower part of the slider and the area
around the ink head.In doing so, never rub the nozzles of the head.
1
Select [CR.MAINTENANCE] of the maintenance menu.
(1) Press the key in LOCAL.
(2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key.
(3) Press to select [ CR.MAINTENANCE ] and press the key.
(4) Press the key.
• Carriage will move to the left end of this device.
2
Remove the maintenance cover.
(1) Turn four screws that fix the maintenance cover to
the left, and remove them.
(2) Remove the maintenance cover.
• If the maintenance cover is hard to remove, use the
supplied screwdriver.
3
Wipe ink sticking to the side of the head off with a clean stick.
• Never rub the nozzles.
4
Press the key after the cleaning.
Tools required for cleaning
• Clean stick (SPC-0527) • Gloves • Goggles
• Be sure to wear the attached goggles and gloves when cleaning the area around the ink
head.Otherwise, you may get ink in your eyes.
• The ink contains organic solvent.If you get the ink on your skin or in your eyes, wash it away with
plenty of water immediately.