Replacing the Flushing Sponge

The flushing sponge absorbs the discharged ink to prevent clogging of the print heads.

When it is time to replace the flushing sponge, the message The time for flushing sponge replacement has arrived. appears. In this situation, replace the flushing sponge.

WARNING

Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.

Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.

Required items
FLsponge


Flushing sponge Tweezers
IMPORTANT

Take care to prevent ink from adhering to the operation panel.

Procedure
  1. When the message The time for flushing sponge replacement has arrived. appears, tap OK.
  2. Remove any media.
  3. Tap VG3_Panel_Icon_NOTE_1note to display the messages.
  4. Tap The time for flushing sponge replacement has arrived..
    The Flushing Sponge Replacement screen appears.
  5. Tap Execute.
  6. When the confirmation screen appears, respond to the on-screen instructions, and then tap OK.
    The print head carriage moves to the left side of the machine.
  7. Follow the instructions on the operation panel to replace the flushing sponge.
    • Tap VG3_Panel_Icon_LEFT_blue or VG3_Panel_Icon_RIGHT_blue to check the procedure.
    • If you complete the work without viewing the instructions, tap Finish All.
    MEMO

    Flushing sponges do not have a specified front or back. They can be attached with either orientation.

  8. When the flushing sponge replacement is finished, tap Finish All.
  9. When the message Close the cover. appears, close the flushing cover and the right cover.
    When you close the flushing cover and the right cover, you are returned to the original screen.
  10. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_HOME to go back to the original screen.