Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for a Prolonged Period

Empty the drain bottle.

If you know that you will not use the machine for a prolonged period, empty the drain bottle. When the main power is on, the machine periodically performs automatic maintenance in which fluid is discharged.

The drain bottle is filled when the following periods elapse. To perform automatic maintenance, discard the discharged fluid during these periods.

• Approximately 2 weeks after the message When output, cleaning, and other operations are completed, discard the is displayed

• Approximately 150 days after the drain bottle is emptied

Do not allow the machine to run out of ink or cleaning liquid.

The machine discharges ink and cleaning liquid during the automatic maintenance that is performed periodically. Install an ink cartridge and cleaning liquid pouch with sufficient remaining amount. The machine cannot perform automatic maintenance if it has run out of ink or cleaning liquid.

Switch the sub power on once every two weeks.

Switch the sub power on once every 2 weeks. When you turn on the power, the machine automatically performs operations such as those to keep the print heads from drying out. Leaving the machine unused for a prolonged period may damage the print heads, so be sure to switch on the power to perform these automatic operations. Also, check for notifications and perform the required maintenance.

Keep the machine at a constant temperature and relative humidity.

Even when the machine is not in use, keep it at a temperature of 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F) and a relative humidity of 20 to 80% (with no condensation). Failure to do so may result in malfunction.

Do not leave the front, left, and right covers open for a prolonged time.

This operation is necessary in order for the automatic maintenance function to perform operations to keep the print heads from drying out.

Return to the home screen after specifying settings in the menus.

This operation is necessary in order for the automatic maintenance function to perform operations to keep the print heads from drying out.