Maintenance of Ink Cartridges

The precipitation of the ingredients in the ink disables printing in normal color. So that the ink mixes well, pull out the ink cartridge, and shake the ink cartridge 50 times (about 20 seconds) horizontally with a stroke length of around 5 cm (1.97 in.) from each end of the ink cartridge before reinserting it.

Shake the ink cartridges:
  • All inks: When replaced with a new product.
  • White ink: Each day (before starting the day's operations).

    The ingredients of white ink have a tendency to separate and settle. Each day, before starting the day's operations, be sure to shake this cartridge. Allowing the ink to stand can cause the settled material to harden, resulting in malfunctions or other problems.


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IMPORTANT
  • Before shaking the ink cartridge, wipe off any ink from around its mouth. If you do not wipe off the ink, it may splatter when you shake the ink cartridge.
  • When you have finished shaking the ink cartridge, immediately reinstall the ink cartridge. Taking time to reattach the ink cartridge will adversely affect the ink path.
  • Even if you are not using the printer, shake the white ink cartridge 50 times (about 20 seconds) once a week.