Step 2: Initial Ink Filling

To prevent discharging problems, perform manual cleaning before the initial ink filling.

MEMO
  • The work procedure for manual cleaning appears in the Utility window. Carefully read the on-screen instructions and carry out the work.
  • Ink filling begins after manual cleaning is performed.
  • Do not stop in the middle of the procedure.
  • If the main or sub power is turned off accidentally during initial ink filling, you will need to start over from manual cleaning.
IMPORTANT Important notes on this procedure
  • To prevent the print heads from drying out, finish manual cleaning within 10 minutes after automatic cleaning finishes. A warning beep sounds after 10 minutes.

  • Never use any implements other than the included cleaning sticks.

    Fibers or other lint-producing items may damage the print heads. If you use up the cleaning sticks, contact your authorized dealer.

  • Use a new cleaning stick per cleaning session. Reusing cleaning sticks may reduce print quality.

  • Do not put a cleaning stick that has been used for cleaning into the cleaning liquid. Doing so will deteriorate the cleaning liquid.
  • Stroke the sponges very gently, applying as little pressure as possible. Never rub, scrape, or crush them.
  • Before inserting ink cartridges, shake each of them 50 times (about 20 seconds).
When a warning beep sounds during cleaning

To prevent the print heads from drying out, an alarm sounds about 10 minutes after automatic cleaning finishes. Perform the operation by following the message displayed in the Utility window.

Do not use the manual cleaning tool if it is deformed due to hitting something or being dropped. In this situation, replace this tool.

Using a deformed manual cleaning tool may prevent manual cleaning from being carried out properly or damage the machine.

Procedure
  1. Check that the following window is displayed, and then click Next.
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  2. Wear protective gear (gloves and glasses).
    Once you are wearing protective gear, click Next.
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    IMPORTANT When Replace the drain pack. is displayed, replace the drain pack, and then click Next.
  3. Prepare a manual cleaning tool.
    1. Attach an included pad to the manual cleaning tool.
    2. Apply a large amount of cleaning liquid to a new cleaning stick.
    3. Attach the cleaning stick to the manual cleaning tool.
      Push in the cleaning stick as far as it will go to fix it in place.
    4. Click Next.
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  4. Attach the manual cleaning tool to the printer.
    1. Open the front cover.
    2. Use the manual cleaning tool fixing screw to secure the manual cleaning tool in the position shown in the figure.
    3. Close the front cover, and then click Next.
      Automatic cleaning of the area near the print heads will begin.
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  5. When automatic cleaning finishes, perform the following procedure, and then click Next.
    1. Open the front cover.
    2. Remove the manual cleaning tool.
      IMPORTANT Place the manual cleaning tool fixing screw in the position shown in the figure to store it safely.
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    3. Close the front cover.
    4. Click Next.
      The print-head carriage moves to the left.
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  6. Clean the wiper, scraper, and cap top.
    1. Open the front cover.
    2. Remove the cleaning stick from the manual cleaning tool.
      MEMO
      • Use the removed cleaning stick to clean the wiper, scraper, and cap top.
      • It is recommended that you store the manual cleaning tool in front of the deodorizer.
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    3. Clean the left, right, and top of the wiper in that order. (Figure A)
    4. Clean the scraper. (Figure B)
    5. Clean the four sides around the cap top. (Figure C)
    6. Use the wide surface of the cleaning stick, and then shift it to a different location, pressing the cleaning stick lightly against the cap top to absorb the dirt there. (Figure D)
    7. Click Next.
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  7. Close the front cover, and then click Next.
    The print-head carriage will return to its original position.
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  8. Shake the ink, and then click Next.
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    IMPORTANT

    Before inserting ink cartridges, shake each of them 50 times (about 20 seconds).

    The precipitation of the ingredients in the ink disables printing in normal color. So that the ink mixes well, shake the ink cartridge horizontally with a stroke length of around 5 cm (1.97 in.) from each end of the ink cartridge.


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  9. Insert the ink cartridge in the ink slot.
    1. Open the front cover.
    2. Insert the ink cartridge with the same color as the ink slot label in the ink slot.
      Insert the ink cartridge all the way until a beep is heard.
      After all the ink cartridges have been inserted correctly, ink filling begins.
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  10. When The ink tanks have been filled. appears, ink filling is complete.
    Close the front cover, and then click Next.
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    The Initial Adjustment window appears.

    Next, we will perform a nozzle drop-out test.

    Nozzle Drop-out Test