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.

TimingCategoryItem
Before daily operations Print head check Performing a Nozzle Drop-out Test
After daily operationsCleaning the machineCleaning the Media Path
Cleaning the Knife Carriage Roller
Removing media How to Remove Taken-up Media
If a message appears Cleaning around the print heads Cleaning around the Print Heads
If the discharged fluid disposal message appearsDisposing of discharged fluidIf the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears

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
When dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs Checking and cleaning the print heads Performing a Nozzle Drop-out Test
Performing Normal Cleaning
Medium Cleaning Method
Powerful Cleaning Method
Cleaning around the Print Heads
When the above operations are not effective Cleaning of the print heads*1 Light Choke Cleaning Method
Ink Renewal Method
When the operation panel is dirty Cleaning the operation panel Operation Panel Cleaning Method
*1 This cleaning consumes a large amount of ink.

Replacing Consumable Parts

Thoroughly read the explanation, and then perform the operation at the appropriate point in time.

TimingCategoryItem
When a replacement message appears
Replacing consumable parts for maintenance
  • Wiper
  • Print head caps
  • Wiper cleaner
  • Flushing sponge
Replacing the Wiper
Replacing the Print Head Caps
Replacing the wiper cleaner
Replacing the Flushing Sponges
When a cutting edge becomes dull

Replacing consumable parts

Replacing the Separating Knife