Method for Ink Renewal Inside Damper

If uneven color issues with ink are not resolved even after performing Powerful Cleaning, perform Ink Renewal Inside Damper. Uneven colors refers to the symptom of printed colors being uneven (such as the color density being inconsistent) even when the same data is printed with the same settings.

Ink Renewal Inside Damper can be used to stabilize the output colors by replacing the ink.

IMPORTANT

  • Ink Renewal Inside Damper consumes more ink than Powerful Cleaning.

  • When Ink Renewal Inside Damper is displayed, refill the ink in all ink tanks where the refill sign is displayed. If the ink runs out during cleaning, a Cleaning Error (Ink Tanks) will occur and cleaning will stop.

Procedure
  1. Tap Panel_Icon_Menu.
  2. Tap Maintenance - Ink Renewal Inside Damper.
    The screen shown below appears.
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  3. Select the group of print heads to renew the ink inside the damper.
  4. Refill the ink in the ink tanks where the Panel_Icon_CAUTION mark is displayed.

    Refilling Inks

  5. Tap Execute.

    Starts the Ink Renewal Inside Damper function. The details of the operation in progress and the (approximate) remaining time of that work are displayed in the status bar at the top of the screen.

    When the work is finished, the status bar returns to its original display.

    MEMO

    If Discard the discharged fluid in the bottle. appears after tapping Execute

    1. Open the maintenance cover.

    2. Remove the drain bottle and discard the discharged fluid.
    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.

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    3. Quickly attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine once more.

    4. Close the maintenance cover.

    5. Tap Finish.

    CAUTION

    Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen to display Discard the discharged fluid in the 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.

    WARNING

    Never place discharged fluid or ink near an open flame.

    Doing so may cause a fire.

    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

    Do not store discharged fluid in a location where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

    When temporarily storing discharged fluid in the included drain bottle, do not store it in a location that is exposed to direct sunlight. The discharged fluid may harden, making the drain bottle unusable. The drain bottle may also deteriorate, leading to discharged fluid leaks.

    IMPORTANT

    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.

  6. If uneven output color issues with ink are not resolved even after performing Ink Renewal Inside Damper, perform Ink Renewal.
  7. Tap Panel_Icon_Home.
    The home screen appears.