6. Initial Ink Induction Procedure

6-5. Initial Print head Cleaning Procedure

A new print head contains a protecting liquid. Before using the print head, follow the procedure described below to clean the print head.

  1. Pour a generous amount of cleaning solution into the solution tank.

  2. Turn on the printer power supply.
    When the power is turned on, the printer begins a self-test operation (the print head carriage and the feed rollers move). When the self test has been completed, wait until the main menu is displayed on the LCD.
    Since ink has not yet been supplied to the printer, a “No Ink” alarm will sound after several minutes have elapsed. This alarm does not indicate a malfunction, and no action is required.

  3. Move the print head carriage to the cleaning position.

    1. (a) From the main menu, select [Cleaning Tool] and then press the ENTER key.
    2. (b) From the submenu, select [Clean Post] and then press the ENTER key.

    The print head carriage moves to the cleaning position and then stops.

  1. Check that the 3-way valve for the solution tank is set to the supply position.
    If the lever is at a different position, move it to the supply position.

  2. Clean the outlet tubes.

    1. Remove the cap from the one (cyan) of the outlet tubes.
    2. Position the open end of the outlet tube so that it is facing the waste liquid slot.
    3. Press the Solution button to feed the cleaning solution through the outlet tube.
      Continue to hold down the Solution button until the cleaning solution flows out of the outlet tube.
      Cleaning solution may be emitted from the print head nozzles.
    4. Reattach the outlet tube cap that was removed in Step (b), and then remove the cap from the second outlet tube.
    5. Press the Solution button in the same way as described in Step (d) to feed cleaning solution through the outlet tube. Position the open end of the outlet tube so that it is facing the waste liquid slot.
      Continue to hold down the Solution button until the cleaning solution flows out of the outlet tube.
      Cleaning solution may be emitted from the print head nozzles.
    6. Reattach the outlet tube cap to the outlet tube.
    7. Clean the magenta, yellow and black outlet tubes in the same way.