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.
| Timing | Item | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Before daily operations | Mixing the White Ink | Preventing Sedimentation in Inks |
| Start-up cleaning | Cleaning the Nozzle Surface | |
| Print head check | Performing a Nozzle Drop-out Test | |
| After daily operations | Cleaning the Machine | Cleaning the Machine |
| Daily shut down cleaning | Cleaning around the Print Heads | |
| If a message appears | Disposing of discharged fluid | If 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.
| Timing | Item | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| If dot drop-out or dot displacement does not resolve | Checking and cleaning the print heads *1 | Performing a Nozzle Drop-out Test |
| Normal Cleaning Method | ||
| Medium Cleaning Method | ||
| Powerful Cleaning Method | ||
| Start-up Cleaning Methods | ||
| Light Choke Cleaning Method | ||
| When uneven colors are not resolved | Performing ink circulation and replacing ink in an ink path | Ink Circulating Method |
| Method for Eliminating Uneven Color Issues with Powerful Cleaning | ||
| Light Choke Cleaning Method | ||
| When dot drop-out, dot displacement, and uneven color issues are not resolved even by performing the above operations | Replacing the ink in all ink paths | Ink Renewal Method |
| When the Operation Panel Is Dirty | Cleaning the operation panel | Operation Panel Cleaning Method |
*1 The order of cleaning procedures will vary depending on the dot drop-out conditions. For more information, refer to Do the print heads cause dot drop-out or dot displacement?.
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.
| Timing | Item | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| When a Message Appears |
Replacing consumable parts
|
Replacing the Wiper |
| Replacing the Print Head Caps | ||
| Replacing the wiper cleaner | ||
| Replacing the Flushing Sponge | ||
| When a cutting edge becomes dull |
Replacing the Blade/Separating Knife
|
Replacing the Blade |
| Replacing the Separating Knife |