Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for a Prolonged Period
Be sure to follow the instructions shown below when the printer is not in use for a prolonged period.
- Never switch off the main power. Doing so may damage the printer.
- If you are unable to maintain power, contact your authorized dealer in advance.
- Switch off the dryer power.
- Empty the drain bottle in advance.
If you know that you will not use the machine for a prolonged period, empty the drain bottle. When the main power is on, the machine periodically performs automatic maintenance in which fluid is discharged. Check once a month if the discharged fluid is full.
- Do not allow the machine to run out of ink or cleaning liquid.
The machine discharges ink and cleaning liquid during the automatic maintenance that is performed periodically. Set in the machine ink pouches having sufficient remaining ink and refill the cleaning liquid to the "Full" line once a month. The machine cannot perform automatic maintenance if it has run out of ink or cleaning liquid.
- Keep the machine at a constant temperature and relative humidity.
Even when the machine is not in use, keep it at a temperature of 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F) and a relative humidity of 20 to 80% (with no condensation). Temperatures that are too high may degrade the ink and cause malfunctions. Temperatures that are too low may cause the ink to freeze and damage the print heads.
- Switch on the sub power once a month.
Switch on the sub power once a month. When you turn on the power, the machine automatically performs operations such as those to keep the print heads from drying out. Leaving the machine unused for a prolonged period may damage the print heads, so be sure to switch on the power to perform these automatic operations.
- Check the nozzle periodically.
Perform a printing test and clean the print heads if there are discharge issues. When the cleaning is complete, perform a printing test again to make sure the print heads are working properly.
- Clean the area around the print heads periodically.
Clean the print head caps and the area around them, as well as the nozzle guards.