When Manual Cleaning Is Necessary
The timing with which manual head cleaning is required varies depending on the type of ink you are using.
Be sure to perform this cleaning with the required timing.
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Manual cleaning is recommended when the following symptoms occur.
When any of the following symptoms occur and cannot be solved by automatic cleaning functions such as
normal cleaning, perform manual cleaning.
Wiper replacement may also be effective in improving these symptoms.
Nozzle drop-out Ink drips Dragging dirt
Dust or other foreign matter adheres to
the print heads and impedes correct ink
discharge.
Ink pools in dust or dirt adhered to the
print heads, and drips onto the media.
The phenomenon where dirt or dust accu-
mulates on the print heads.
• When the cleaning stick and cleaning liquid used for manual cleaning runs out, purchase them from your authorized
dealer.
• The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement
depending on use. Contact your authorized dealer.
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・ P. 79Replacing the Wiper
Manual Cleaning
72 Regular Maintenance