When Manual Cleaning Is Necessary

The print heads are important components that discharge ink. They require periodic and appropriate maintenance. It is important to perform manual cleaning with the appropriate timing.

After daily operations are finished

Be sure to perform manual cleaning after daily operations are finished.

When symptoms that cannot be improved with powerful cleaning occur

When any of the symptoms given below occur and powerful cleaning is not effective, perform manual cleaning.

Dot drop-out/Dot displacement Ink drips Dragging dirt






Dust or other foreign matter adheres to the print heads and impedes correct ink discharge. Ink pools in dust or dirt adhered to the print heads, and drips onto the media. The phenomenon where dirt or dust accumulates on the print heads.
MEMO:

  • Wiper replacement may also be effective in improving these symptoms.

  • The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use.