Specifications

REV.-A
Since this printer employs the ink mechanism, it requires special handling as follows.
(1) Ink handling before/after repair
The ink path of the ink-jet printer is filled with ink for the whole operating period.
Because of this, it is necessary to take the following steps before/after repair.
Table 3-1. Ink Handling Steps
Condition
Trouble expected Countermeasures
When replacing printer
Ink leakage Cap the
printhead.
mechanism, head, or pump.
Discharge all the ink.
When returning the printer to
Ink leakage
Cap the
printhead.
the user.
(caused by shock or vibration)
Clogging of nozzles
Fill preservation liquid.
(caused by long left ink)
Cap the
printhead.
NOTE: The “long left ink’” refers to any ink expected to be left unused for more than a week due to
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transportation or storage. If you are sure the user is going to use the printer within a week, you ‘“
can deliver the printer with ink charged.
< Ink discharge operation>
You can discharge all the ink in the mechanism by performing the cleaning operation for about 10 times
with the false ink cartridge set in the ink cartridge holder. (In this operation, you have to turn off the
printer power after every 2nd cleaning step, because pressing the cleaning button for the 2nd time
only results in a false cleaning step if the power remains on. This mechanism is provided to prevent
excessive ink consumption.)
Note that excessively frequent ink discharge operation shortens the life of wasted ink drain tank.
NOTE: You must prepare the “false ink cartridge” for yourself. You can easily change over an ink
cartridge as shown below.
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(1) Open the ink cartridge case.
(2) Take out the ink pack.
(3) Close the case.
Figure 3-1.
How to Make a False Ink Cartridge
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