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6. After transporting the printer, follow the instructions in the Setup and Maintenance Guide to set up
the printer.
7. Run a print head nozzle check and clean the print head, if necessary.
Discharging Ink
Parent topic: Maintenance and Transportation
Related tasks
Removing Roll Paper
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
Discharging Ink
If you need to move or transport your product when the temperature is 14°F (–10°C) or lower, you must
first discharge the ink to keep the print head in optimum condition.
Note: The maintenance box needs enough capacity to discharge the ink. If the remaining capacity is
low, replace the maintenance box first.
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Remove all the paper from the printer.
3. Press the home button, if necessary.
4. Select Menu > Maintenance > Keeping/Transporting Preparation.
5. Do one of the following:
• If you are planning to store the printer for an extended time, select Keeping Preparation and
select Start.
• If you are planning to package the printer for transport, select Personal Transport Preparation
and select Start.
The ink begins to discharge. The printer turns off automatically when the discharge process is
complete.
Caution: Do not open any covers or turn off the printer while ink is discharging.
Parent topic: Moving or Transporting Your Product