Automatic Maintenance Feature and Notes

This machine has a feature that automatically performs maintenance periodically.

Set the maintenance items that are performed automatically and the Type and Frequency according to the printer service environment, types of products that are frequently output, and other factors. A maximum of five settings for automatic maintenance can be saved.

This function performs operations for preventing the print heads from drying out, so:

  • Always keep the main power switched on.

  • Do not leave the front, left, and right covers and the front and rear UV shields open for a prolonged time.

  • Return to the home screen after specifying settings in the menus.

The setting items for automatic maintenance are as follows.
Setting item Contents Setting value
Cleaning When Sub Power Automatically Turns On

Set Type and Frequency for cleaning that is performed when the sub power is turned on. This prevents discharge issues during printing.

 Type
  • Normal Cleaning
  • Medium Cleaning
  • Powerful Cleaning
Frequency
  • No Cleaning
  • Periodically 1 to 24 hours
Cleaning before Printing Starts

Set Type and Frequency for the cleaning that is performed at the start of printing. This prevents discharge issues during printing.

 Type
  • Normal Cleaning
  • Medium Cleaning
  • Powerful Cleaning
Frequency
  • No Cleaning
  • Periodically 0.5 to 12 hours
  • Each Time
Cleaning during Printing Set the Type and Frequency of the cleaning during printing. This prevents discharge issues during printing. Type
  • Normal Cleaning
  • Medium Cleaning
  • Powerful Cleaning
Frequency
  • No Cleaning
  • Periodically 5 minutes to 3 hours

Cleaning after Printing Finishes

Set Type and Frequency for the cleaning that is performed when printing ends. This prevents the risk of malfunctions during standby and discharge issues at the next printing.

 Type
  • Normal Cleaning
  • Medium Cleaning
  • Powerful Cleaning
Frequency
  • No Cleaning
  • Periodically 20 minutes to 3 hours
  • Each Time
Daily shut down cleaning

Set Type and Frequency for cleaning that is performed when the sub power of the machine is turned off or when sleep mode activates. This prevents discharge issues during printing.

 Type
  • Normal Cleaning
  • Medium Cleaning
  • Powerful Cleaning
Frequency
  • Disable
  • Enable
Ink Circulation when Sub Power Turns On*1

Set Frequency for the ink circulation performed when the sub power is turned on. This prevents uneven colors and printer malfunctions caused by ink precipitation.

 Frequency
  • No Cleaning
  • Periodically 1 to 12 hours
Ink Circulation before Printing Starts*1

Set Frequency for the ink circulation that is performed at the start of printing. This prevents uneven color issues caused by precipitation.

 Frequency
  • No Cleaning
  • Periodically 1 to 12 hours
  • Each Time
Ink Circulation after Printing Ends*1

Set Frequency for the ink circulation that is performed when printing is completed. This prevents uneven colors and printer malfunctions caused by ink precipitation.

 Frequency
  • No Cleaning
  • Periodically 1 to 12 hours
Ink Discharge before Printing Starts*1 Set Frequency for the discharge of ink that cannot be mixed by ink circulation at the start of printing. This prevents uneven color issues caused by precipitation. Frequency
  • Disable
  • Enable
Periodic Ink Circulation*1

Set Frequency for the ink circulation that is performed after the previous ink circulation. This prevents printer malfunctions caused by ink precipitation.

 Frequency
  • Periodically 1 to 12 hours
Periodic Cleaning

Set Type and Frequency for the cleaning that is performed periodically. This prevents print head malfunction.

 Type
  • Normal Cleaning
  • Medium Cleaning
  • Powerful Cleaning
Frequency
  • Periodically 1 to 72 hours
*1 White ink only
IMPORTANT If the automatic maintenance settings are configured without an adequate understanding, the maintenance results may not be as the customer wanted. Before configuring the automatic maintenance settings, be sure to contact your authorized dealer.