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Chapter 4 Maintenance
Replace the ink tank and ink fillter
To keep the ink in good quality in the ink tank, you need to
replace the ink tank annually. When an appropriate
warning message appears, be sure to replace the ink tank
(SPA-0285) and ink fillter (SPA-0286) in the following
procedure:
1
Press the
(MENU)
in LOCAL.
2
Press to select [Maintenance],
and press the key.
3
Press to select [Replace Ink
Tank], and press the key.
4
Press to select a desired ink
tank, and press the key.
• The display shows a confirmation screen
prompting to replace the ink tank and the type and
the expiration date (year and month) of the ink
contained in the ink tank to be replaced.
5
If there is no problem on the confirmation
screen, press the key.
• This resets the ink charge information embedded
in this machine.
6
Remove the ink maintenance cover for the
ink tank selected in step 4.
• Remove the screws (7 places) that is attached to
the ink tank cover, and remove the cover.
7
Replace the ink tank.
• Cover the surrounding area with waste cloth for
protection against dirt before changing the ink
tank.
(1) Remove the ink filter attached to the ink tank.
• Loosen the joints on the top and bottom of
the ink filter, and remove the filter.
(2) Remove the ink tank.
• Take care not to tilt the ink tank greatly when
removing the tank. It may cause ink leakage
from the cap.
(3) Press the protrusion on the lid of the ink tank
and reace a new ink tank.
(4) Set a new ink tank, and mount the ink filter.
• Tighten the joints on the top and bottom of
the ink filter.
• Be sure to wear the accompanying gloves and
protective goggles before working. The ink may
get in your eyes.