Ink Renewal Method (ER-642)

Perform the procedure below if ink discharge issues such as dot drop-out are not corrected after performing cleaning using the cleaning function (normal, medium, powerful) or manual cleaning.
IMPORTANT A large amount of ink will be discharged during this operation. Perform this operation only when ink discharge issues such as dot drop-out, dot displacement, and uneven colors cannot be corrected even after performing cleaning using the other cleaning functions (normal, medium, powerful, and manual).
CAUTION

Be sure to discard the discharged fluid at this stage.

A large amount of ink will be discharged during this operation. The discharged fluid must be discarded at this stage. If you do not discard it at this stage, discharged fluid may overflow from the drain bottle during the procedure that follows.

Procedure
  1. Press [MENU].
  2. Press [▼] several times to display the following screen.


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


  4. Press [▶] once, and then press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below.
    MENU_SUBMENU_INKCONTROL_RENEWAL
  5. Press [▶].
  6. Select the group of print heads to clean.
    1. Press [◀] or [▶] to select the group of print heads that is not to be cleaned.
      MENU_SUBMENU_INKCONTROL_RENEWAL_AB
    2. Press [▲] or [▼] to get rid of the group display.
      MENU_SUBMENU_INKCONTROL_RENEWAL_A
    3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to display only the group of print heads that requires cleaning.
      Only the displayed groups will be cleaned. If "AB" is displayed, both groups will be cleaned.
  7. Press [ENTER] to display the following screen.
    MENU_EMPTY_D-BOTTLE2
  8. Remove the drain bottle and discard the discharged fluid.


    WARNING

    Never place discharged fluid or ink near an open flame.

    Doing so may cause a fire.

    CAUTION Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen to display "CHECK DRAIN BOTTLE". After discarding the discharged fluid, promptly attach the drain bottle to the machine.

    Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged fluid to flow out of the tube and spill, soiling your hands or the floor.

    CAUTION

    To store discharged fluid temporarily, place it in the included drain bottle or in a durable sealed container such as a metal can or polyethylene tank, and cap the container tightly.

    Any spillage or vapor leakage may cause fire, odor, or physical distress.

    IMPORTANT
    • When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged fluid may come out of the machine. Exercise caution to prevent this fluid from soiling your hands or the floor.
    • Dispose of discharged fluid properly, in accordance with the laws in effect in your locale.

      Discharged fluid is flammable and contains toxic ingredients. Never attempt to incinerate discharged fluid or discard it with ordinary trash. Also, do not dispose of it in sewer systems, rivers, or streams. Doing so may have an adverse impact on the environment.

  9. Quickly attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine once more.
  10. Press [ENTER].
    The screen shown below appears, and then ink renewal starts. The (approximate) remaining time for the procedure is displayed on the screen. (The display shown below is an example. "01:45" = "1 minute and 45 seconds")

    MENU_RENEWING_INK

    When cleaning finishes, the screen shown below appears again.
    MENU_SUBMENU_INKCONTROL_RENEWAL_AB
  11. Press [MENU] to return to the original screen.