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When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long Time (CUSTODY WASH)
When the machine is not going to be used for a week or more, use the cleaning function for custody to clean the
head nozzles and ink discharge passage. After this, keep the machine in custody.
1
Press the key in LOCAL to select the
printing mode.
2
Select [ST. MAINTENANCE] of the maintenance menu.
(1) Press the key.
(2) Press to select [MAINTENANCE] and press the key.
3
Press the key.
4
Press to select [COSTODY WASH].
5
Press the key.
• The carriage moves onto the platen.
6
Clean the wiper and bracket.
(1) Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at its both ends.
(2) Clean the wiper and bracket with a clean stick dipped in cleaning solution for maintenance
(SPC-0369).
(3) Insert the wiper into the original position by holding the protrusions at its both ends.
Check the items
on the right
beforehand.
Is [NEAR END] or [INK END] displayed?
• The cleaning solution or ink is absorbed when the nozzles are washed.
At this time, if the state of "no ink" or "almost no ink" is detected, the nozzle
washing operation cannot start.
• Replace the cartridge with another from which the state of "almost no ink" or "no
ink" is not detected.
• When the following messages are displayed, check the waste ink tank and perform the operations
described on P.6-38 "If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Appears" as necessary.