❏ Remove the media from the printer before
proceeding.
❏ Never touch the belts, circuit boards, or any parts
that do not require cleaning. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in malfunction or reduced
print quality.
❏ Use only the supplied cleaning sticks or sticks
contained in a maintenance kit. Other types of
sticks that produce lint will damage the print head.
❏ Always use fresh cleaning sticks. Re-using sticks
can make stains even harder to remove.
❏ Do not touch the tips of the cleaning sticks. Oil from
your hands could damage the print head.
❏ Do not use water or alcohol to clean around the
print head or the caps. Ink congeals when mixed
with water or alcohol.
❏ Touch a metallic object before starting work to
discharge any static electricity.
Daily Cleaning
When lint, dust, or ink adheres to the platen heater or
the media edge plates, it could cause clogged nozzles or
ink drops to occur.
To maintain optimum printing quality, we recommend
cleaning before starting work every day.
Caution:
❏ The heaters and media edge plate may be hot;
observe all necessary precautions. Failure to
observe the necessary precautions could result
in burns.
❏ Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers
when opening or closing the front cover. Failure
to observe this precaution could result in
injury.
c
Important:
Do not use ink cleaner to clean inside the printer.
Otherwise, parts inside the printer could be
damaged.
A
Turn off the printer, wait until the screen display
disappears, and then unplug the power cable
from the electrical outlet.
Disconnect both of the power cables.
If the additional print drying system is installed,
make sure you unplug the power cable for the
additional print drying system as well.
B
Wait for approximately one minute after
unplugging the power cables.
C
Open the front cover.
D
Soak a soft cloth in water, wring it out
thoroughly, and then wipe off any ink, lint, or
dust that has adhered to the platen heater.
Make sure you remove any lint or dust that has
settled in the grooves on the platen.
E
Soak a soft cloth in water, wring it out
thoroughly, and then wipe off any lint, or dust
that has adhered to the media edge plates.
c
Important:
If you are using media with glue, soak the cloth
in a diluted detergent, wring it out thoroughly,
and then wipe the areas. If you continue
printing while glue is stuck to the rear, it may
rub against the print head.
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