Performing Maintenance .................................. 4-3
Maintenance items and timing ........................ 4-3
Tools required for maintenance ...................... 4-3
Routine Maintenance ....................................... 4-4
Ink maintenance .............................................. 4-4
Cleaning the wiper and cap ............................ 4-4
Cleaning the wiper cleaner ............................. 4-5
Cleaning the wiper ink guard .......................... 4-5
Cleaning under the carriage ............................ 4-5
NCU Cleaning ................................................. 4-6
Cleaning the waste ink draining channel ........ 4-7
Cleaning head nozzles .................................... 4-7
Preparing the machine if it will not be used over ex-
tended periods ................................................ 4-8
Cleaning media sensors ................................. 4-9
Cleaning media holders .................................. 4-9
Cleaning the platen ......................................... 4-9
Cleaning exterior surfaces ............................ 4-10
Cleaning jam sensors ................................... 4-10
Maintenance Functions .................................. 4-11
Nozzle recovery function ............................... 4-12
Auto Maintenance Functions ......................... 4-13
Filling with ink ................................................ 4-14
Replacing Consumables ......................................... 4-15
Replacing wipers ........................................... 4-15
Replacing exhaust box filters ........................ 4-15
Replacing the CP pad set ............................. 4-16
Replacing pinch rollers .................................. 4-16
Replacing fan filters ....................................... 4-17
Waste Ink Tank ...............................................4-18
In case of messages to check waste ink ....... 4-18
Replacing cutter blades ................................. 4-18
Examples of Printing Issues ...........................4-20
Recovering from nozzle ejection failure ........ 4-20
Recovering from frequent nozzle dropout and noz-
zle ejection failures of white .......................... 4-21
About this chapter
This chapter describes the essentials for keeping the machine operating smoothly, such
as routine care, and ink cartridge maintenance.
Chapter 4 Maintenance
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