Maintaining the Printer
You should regularly check the ink status and replace cartridges (see page 22) as necessary.
Periodically, you also must perform the following maintenance procedures:
Procedure
Clean print head, wiper, caps, and wiper rail
Remove and shake ink cartridges
Dispose of waste ink
Wash Ink system
Replace wiper, wiper cleaner, and ink flushing pad
Checking Ink Status
The easiest way to check ink levels is from the control panel LCD display.
Printer status messages
Pre-heater temperature
Platen gap
Selected media
Frequency
Weekly or more often if needed
Every 3 weeks
As needed
As needed
Every 6 months or as needed
Platen heater
After heater
temperature
temperature
Ink cartridge status
Maintaining the Printer
Instructions
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page 23
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page 24
page 31
Optional drying fan indicator
Media width
Media remaining
Waste ink tank status
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