Spitfire – Maintenance Manual
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AP-74096, Rev. 1.0, 09/06/05
5.5.11. Head wash menu
In this menu, ink is drained and the head is cleaned at the completion of the manufacturing process and
before replacing the print head.
Execute a cleaning following the steps below.
Step 1 : Initialize the waste ink history.
¾ Refer to ‘Parameter Initialization Menu’
Step 2 : Discharge the waste fluid from the waste fluid bottle.
Step 3 : Press the [ENTER] key in the operation panel to confirm the head cleaning menu.
Step 4 : Remove all ink cartridges.
Step 5 : Press the [ENTER] key in the operation panel to drain the ink.
Step 6 : After the ink has been drained, install the head cleaning fixture.
Step 7 : Press the [ENTER] key in the operation panel to supply the cleaning fluid.
Step 8 : After the cleaning fluid has been supplied, remove the head cleaning fixture.
Step 9 : Drain the cleaning fluid by pressing the [ENTER] key in the operation panel.
Step 10 : Initialize the waste ink history.
Notes :
¾ When performing the ink cleaning, always initialize the waste ink history then start a
head cleaning. Otherwise, during cleaning, the waste ink tank becomes full and
cleaning is interrupted.
¾ After the head cleaning, always initialize the waste ink history. Otherwise, during
filling, the waste ink tank becomes full, and filling is interrupted.
¾ Before ink filling, discharge the cleaning fluid, and wait for at least 30 minutes.
Otherwise, the printing may be unstable.
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