Manual Cleaning
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.Periodic Cleaning Menus
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 |
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| 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 accumulates 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.
Manual Cleaning Method
Important notes on this procedure
- Before attempting this operation, remove any media.
- To prevent the heads from drying out, finish this procedure in 30 minutes or less. An alarm sounds after 30 minutes.
- Never use any implements other than the included cleaning sticks. Cotton swabs or other lint-producing items may damage the heads. If you use up the cleaning sticks, contact your authorized dealer.
- Use one cleaning stick per cleaning session, and then discard the stick after use. 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.
- Never rub the nozzle surface of the heads.
- Stroke the sponges very gently, applying as little pressure as possible. Never rub, scrape, or crush them.
When an alarm sounds during cleaning
To prevent the print heads from drying out, an alarm sounds about 30 minutes after the start of the operation. Perform the operation by following the message displayed in the Utility window.
Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
- Open the Utility window.
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On the Adjustment tab, click Manual Cleaning.
The manual cleaning procedure is displayed. Carefully read the on-screen instructions and carry out the work.
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Perform a printing test to check the results.
Perform cleaning using the machine's cleaning feature several times when necessary.