Method for Ink Renewal Inside Damper

If uneven color issues with white ink are not resolved even after shaking the pouch tray to mix the ink, 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 the damper can be used to stabilize the output colors by replacing the ink.

IMPORTANT

  • Ink renewal inside the damper consumes a lot of ink, and overly frequent use may damage the print heads themselves. Avoid performing this operation more than necessary.

  • When you perform ink renewal inside the damper, replace all ink other than C, M, Y, and K with new ink pouches. If the ink runs out during cleaning, a Cleaning Error (Ink Pouch Tray) will occur and cleaning will stop.

    • The ink pouches that you have removed can still be used in operations other than ink renewal inside the damper (such as printing).

Procedure
  1. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_MENU.
  2. Tap Maintenance - Ink Renewal Inside Damper.
  3. Replace all ink other than C, M, Y, and K with new ink pouches.

    Ink Pouch Replacement



  4. Tap Execute.

    Cleaning will start. On completion, you will return to the original screen.

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

    VG3-RemoveDrainBottle

    1. 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.

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

    3. 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.

  5. If uneven output color issues with white ink are not resolved even after performing Ink Renewal Inside Damper, perform Ink Renewal.
  6. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_HOME to go back to the original screen.