MIMAKI TS500P-3200 - Replacing the Ink Absorber

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Chapter 4 Maintenance
Replacing the ink absorber
Ink absorber is set under the NCU (Nozzle Check Unit).
Ink absorber absorbs the ink to be discharged at the time
of nozzle check, please replace it periodically.
1
Press the key,and then press the
(MAINT)
in LOCAL.
• The Maintenance menu appears.
2
Press to select “CARIGE OUT”,
and press the key twice.
• The carriage moves onto the platen.
3
Open the lower part of the right side front
cover.
(1) Remove the screws of the lower part of the
right side front cover (for two positions).
(2) Hold the upper of the lower part of the right
side front cover and pull it to the front.
• Open the lower part of the right side front cover
with the supplied screwdriver.
4
Replace the ink absorber.
• Pull out the knob at the bottom of the NCU, and
replace the ink absorber.
5
Close the front cover.
6
Press the key.
• The screen returns to step1.
7
Press the key several times to
end the setting.
Tools required for Replacement
• Cleaning Liquid 03 MAINTENANCE KIT (ML003-Z-K1)
• Clean stick
(SPC-0527)
• Gloves • Goggles
• Be sure to wear the attached goggles and gloves
when replaceing the ink absorber. 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.
Carriage
Screw
Lower part of the right
side front cover