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 | Category | Item |
|---|---|---|
| Before daily operations | Print head check | Print Head Check before Printing |
| Ink mixing (white ink) | Remove just the ink cartridge for the white ink, shake it 50 times (about 20 seconds), and then reinsert this cartridge. | |
| After daily operations | Cleaning the machine | Cleaning the Media Path |
| Cleaning the Cutting Carriage Roller | ||
| If a message appears | Cleaning around the Print Heads | Cleaning around the Print Heads |
| If the discharged fluid disposal 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 | Category | Item |
|---|---|---|
| When dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs | Checking and cleaning the print heads | Normal Cleaning Method |
| Medium Cleaning Method | ||
| Powerful Cleaning Method | ||
| Manual Cleaning Method | ||
| When dot drop-out and dot displacement are not resolved even by performing the above operations | Replacing the ink in all the ink paths*1 | Ink Renewal Method |
| When uneven color issues occur (other than white ink) | Eliminating drops in ink concentration | Preventing Sedimentation in Inks |
| Light Choke Cleaning Method*1 | ||
| Ink Renewal Method*1 | ||
| When uneven color issues occur (white ink) | Eliminating drops in ink concentration | Preventing Sedimentation in Inks |
| Ink Circulating Method | ||
| Light Choke Cleaning Method*1 | ||
| Ink Renewal Method*1 |
*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.
| Timing | Category | Item |
|---|---|---|
| When a replacement message appears |
Replacing consumable parts
|
Replacing the Wiper |
| Replacing the wiper cleaner | ||
| Replacing the Flushing Sponge | ||
| Replacing the Print Head Caps | ||
| When a cutting edge becomes dull | Blade | Replacing the Blade |
| Separating knife | Replacing the Separating Knife |