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 operationsCleaning of the print headsPrint Head Check before Printing
After daily operationsCleaning the machineCleaning the Media Path
Cleaning the Cutting Carriage Roller
If a message appears Cleaning around the print heads 2. Clean the print heads.
If the discharged fluid disposal message appears Disposing of discharged fluid If 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.

TimingCategoryItem
When dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs Checking and cleaning the print heads Print Head Check before Printing
Medium Cleaning Method (ER-642)
Powerful Cleaning Method (ER-642)
Manual Cleaning Method
When colors are unevenEliminating drops in ink concentrationLight Choke Cleaning Method
When uneven color, dot drop-out, and dot displacement issues are not resolved even by performing the above operationsReplacing the ink in all the ink paths*1Ink Renewal Method (ER-642)
*1 This cleaning consumes a large amount of ink.

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 replacement message appears
Replacing consumable parts
  • Wiper
  • Wiper cleaner
  • Flushing sponge
  • Print head caps
 Replacing the Wiper
Replacing the wiper cleaner
Replacing the Flushing Sponge
Replacing the Print Head Caps
When a cutting edge becomes dull
  • Separating knife
 Replacing the Separating Knife