Types and Timing of Maintenance

To use this machine under its optimal conditions, it is important to perform the appropriate maintenance at the appropriate times.

Regular Maintenance

These are the maintenance items that are required on a daily basis.

Timing	Category	Item
Before daily operations	Print head check	Step 1: Performing a Nozzle Drop-out Test
	Ink mixing (white ink only)	Remove just the ink cartridge for the white ink, shake it 50 times (about 20 seconds), and then reinsert this cartridge.
After daily operations	Cleaning the machine	Cleaning the Machine
	Cleaning around the print heads	Manual Cleaning Method
If a message appears	Cleaning around the print heads	Manual Cleaning Method
If the discharged fluid disposal message appears	Disposing of discharged fluid	Disposing of Discharged Fluid

Advanced Maintenance

Maintenance that is performed in an emergency. Some of this maintenance consumes a large amount of ink, so thoroughly read the explanation, and then perform the operation at the appropriate point in time.

Timing	Category	Item
If colors are uneven	Ink mixing	Maintenance of Ink Cartridges (White Ink Only)
When dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs	Checking and cleaning the print heads	Step 1: Performing a Nozzle Drop-out Test
		Step 2: Normal Cleaning Method
		Medium Cleaning
		Powerful Cleaning
		Manual Cleaning Method

Replacing Consumable Parts

These items are for replacement of consumable parts. Thoroughly read the explanation, and then perform the operation at the appropriate point in time.

Timing	Category	Item
When a message appears	Replacing the wiper	Replacing the Wiper
	Replacing the felt wiper	Replacing the Felt Wiper
	Replacing the wiper pad	Replacing the Wiper Pad
	Replacing the cap top	Replacing the Cap Top
When a cutting edge becomes dull	Replacing the blade	Replacing the Blade
	Replacing the Separating Knife	Replacing the Separating Knife