MUTOH ValueJet 1304 - Head Cleaning

User’s Guide ValueJet 1304
Periodical maintenance
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5.1.4 Head cleaning
If printed data is blurred or lacks part of it, clean the print head surface and nozzles (Head
cleaning).
Follow the procedure below to perform Head cleaning.
Step 1: Confirm that the operation panel is Normal.
Step 2: Confirm that the media loading lever is returned to the front.
Step 3: Press > to select the cleaning mode.
Step 4: Press Cleaning for at least 2 seconds.
 "Cleaning **%" is displayed.
 Start Head cleaning.
 After Head cleaning is complete, the operation panel shifts to Normal.
Note
 When not using the printer for a long period (one week or more), perform a
Head cleaning once a week.
If not performing a Head cleaning, the print head is clogged. Doing so will
preserve print quality.
 Remove media when cleaning.
Cleaning with media loaded may lead head crashes
Note
 If blurs or lacking parts in printed media do not disappear with one time of
Head cleaning, perform Strong cleaning.
 If blurs or lacking parts in printed media do not disappear with several times of
Head cleaning, refer to Troubleshooting on page107
, and take appropriate
measures.