Types and Timing of Maintenance
To use this machine under its optimal conditions, it is important to perform the appropriate maintenance
at the appropriate times.
Regular Maintenance
These are the maintenance items that are required on a daily basis.
Timing Category Item
Before daily operations Print head check
P. 117Step 1: Performing a Nozzle
Drop-out Test
After daily operations Cleaning the machine
P. 229Cleaning the Media Path
P. 230Cleaning the Knife Carriage Roll-
er
If a message appears Cleaning around the print heads
P. 231Cleaning around the Print Heads
When the discharged fluid is ready
to overflow
Disposing of Discharged Fluid
P. 241If the Discharged Fluid Disposal
Message Appears
If the Drain Bottle Exceeds Its Capacity Limit
Advanced Maintenance
Maintenance that is performed in an emergency. Some of this maintenance consumes a large amount of
ink, so thoroughly read the explanation, and then perform the operation at the appropriate point in time.
Timing
Category Item
If Colors Are Uneven Ink mixing
P. 247Mixing the Ink by Shaking the
Pouch Tray
When dot drop-out or dot displace-
ment occurs
Checking and cleaning the print
heads
P. 117Step 1: Performing a Nozzle
Drop-out Test
P. 118Step 2: Normal Cleaning Method
P. 245Medium Cleaning Method
P. 246Powerful Cleaning Method
P. 232Manual Cleaning Method
When uneven color, dot drop-out,
and dot displacement issues are not
resolved even by performing the
above operations
Replacing the ink in all the ink
paths
*1
P. 248Ink Renewal Method
*1 This cleaning consumes a large amount of ink.
Replacing consumable parts
These items are for replacement of consumable parts. Thoroughly read the explanation, and then perform
the operation at the appropriate point in time.
Basic Maintenance Knowledge
224 Introduction