Replacing the Wiper

The wiper is a component that is used for cleaning the print heads.

When the following screen is displayed, it is time to replace the wiper.



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CAUTION

Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.

Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.

Required items








Wiper Tweezers Cleaning sticks Cleaning liquid
Procedure
  1. Press [ENTER] when the following screen appears.


  2. Remove the object to be printed on.
  3. Press [MENU].
  4. Press [▼] several times to display the following screen.


  5. Press [▶] once, and then press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below.


  6. Press [▶] to display the following screen.


  7. Press [ENTER].
    The print-head carriage moves to a location where wiper replacement is possible, and then the screen shown below appears.


  8. Open the right cover.

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    Preparation is complete once the following screen is displayed.


    IMPORTANT

    Do not press [ENTER] at this stage. Press [ENTER] after replacing the wiper. If you press [ENTER] at this stage, press [ENTER] again after the message "CLEAN WIPER FINISHED?" appears. Then, close the right cover according to the instructions on the screen, wait for the following screen to be displayed, and then press [ENTER] again.



  9. Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.


  10. Replace the wiper.
    1. Detach the old wiper.
      Using the tweezers, unhook the wipers, and then pull them up. Using the tweezers to press on the hook in the hole on the wiper makes it easier to remove the wiper.
    2. Attach the new wiper.
      Place the inclined end of the wiper on the back side of the machine. If the wiper is installed with the incorrect orientation, appropriate cleaning will not be possible.

      Be sure to attach the wiper to the hook. Failure to do so may result in dot drop-out or other problems.


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  11. Press [ENTER].
    The screen shown below appears.


  12. Apply a large amount of cleaning liquid to the cleaning stick.
    IMPORTANT

    Be sure to use one of the included cleaning sticks.



  13. Clean the locations shown in the following figure.


  14. Press [ENTER].
  15. When the following screen is displayed, close the right cover.


    When the following screen is displayed again, the wiper replacement is finished.


  16. Press [MENU] to return to the original screen.