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 operationsPrint head checkStep 1: Performing a Nozzle Drop-out Test
After daily operationsCleaning the machineCleaning the Media Path
Cleaning the Knife Carriage Roller
If a message appearsCleaning around the print headsCleaning around the Print Heads
If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message AppearsDisposing of discharged fluidIf 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
If colors are unevenInk mixingMixing the Ink by Shaking the Pouch Tray
When dot drop-out or dot displacement occursChecking and cleaning the print headsStep 1: Performing a Nozzle Drop-out Test
Step 2: Normal Cleaning Method
Medium Cleaning Method
Powerful Cleaning Method
Manual 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
When the operation panel is dirtyCleaning the operation panelOperation Panel Cleaning Method
*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.

TimingCategoryItem
When a message appears
Replacing consumable parts
  • Wiper
  • Tray pad
Replacing the Wiper and the Tray Pad
Cleaning the machineCleaning the Wiper Tray
When a cutting edge becomes dull
Replacing consumable parts
  • Blade
  • Separating knife
Replacing the Blade
Replacing the Separating Knife