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 | Item | Corresponding page |
|---|---|---|
| Before daily operations | Mixing the white ink | Maintenance of Ink Cartridges (White Ink Only) |
| Start-up cleaning | Start-up Cleaning | |
| Print head check | Print Head Check before Printing | |
| After daily operations | Cleaning the machine | Cleaning the Machine |
| Daily shut down cleaning | Daily Shut-down Cleaning | |
| 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 | Item | Corresponding page |
|---|---|---|
| If colors are uneven | Ink mixing, ink circulation (white ink only), and ink replacement | Did You Shake the Ink Cartridges before Installing Them? |
| 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 | ||
| Start-up Cleaning | ||
| When severe dot drop-out occurs | Checking and cleaning the print heads | Handling Severe Dot Drop-out |
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 | Item | Corresponding page |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |