8254E / 8264E User Guide 6-40
8254E - Cleaning Around the Print Head
This section describes how to clean around the print head.
1. Cleaning frequency
The area around the print head should be cleaned once per week, or whenever foreign objects, such as
dust or ink, cause omitted dots, or whenever ink drops are attached around the print head.
2. Cleaning method
Follow the procedure below to clean around the print head.
CAUTION:
• Use the gloves included in the cleaning kit to prevent ink and cleaning solvent from getting on your
hands. Do not touch the rubber cap without gloves. Oil from your hands may prevent the cap from
sealing properly.
Follow the procedure below to clean around the print head.
Notes:
• Before starting to clean around the print head, read and understand this procedure, then
clean promptly and accurately.
• When cleaning around the print head, the print head cap must be removed and cleaning
must be complete before the head dries. The recommended time for cleaning is about
fifteen minutes.
If cleaning exceeds fifteen minutes, discontinue it by following Steps 7 and 8. Perform a
head cleaning, and then start cleaning around the print head again.
Cleaning the Head
• Use the foam swab to clean around the print head.
For information on the foam swab, refer to Options/Supply List.
1. If the printer is turned ON, make sure of the following.
• Printing or other operations are not in progress.
• "Ready to Print" is displayed in the control panel.
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