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Printer maintenance and storage 4-7
NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE
Cleaning the ink cartridge jet plate
The ink cartridges may require occasional maintenance when used in low humidity. If repeated
priming doesn’t unclog the head, follow the cleaning procedure below. In addition, cartridges
will wear out after prolonged use. If cleaning the cartridge does not restore print quality, replace
it.
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➪ To clean the ink cartridge jet plate
1 Press the Utility/Access Cartridges buttons to move the carriage away from the
service station.
2 Disconnect the quick connect fittings, noting the color of the fitting to which the
cartridge was connected.
3 Remove the ink cartridge from the printer by gently pulling the top of the cartridge
toward you, then lifting it up out of the carriage.
4 Press lightly against the jets with a water-moistened, lint-free, non-paper cloth (do
not use alcohol). Gently blot any excess ink. Blot - do not wipe. Wiping may damage
the jets. (Ink will appear on the cloth; this is normal.) Reinstall the cartridge in the
carriage and reconnect the ink supply line.
! Never use alcohol to clean the jet area of the cartridge.
5 Press the Utility/Access Cartridges buttons to return the carriage to the service
station.
6 Press the Utility/Prime buttons to check the cartridges. Repeat two more times, if
necessary. If the cartridges fire correctly, perform the appropriate calibration proce-
dures from Appendix A.
7 If the cartridge continues to misfire, remove the cartridge. Rinse the ink from the
bottom of the cartridge using warm distilled water. Note that removing the cartridge
too many times may create a large air bubble in the line, which could lead to pen
problems. Refill the lines with ink if necessary.
Note: You can manually compensate for clogged jets. Refer to Chapter 2 for
instructions.
8 Dry all surfaces of the cartridge, except for the bottom, or jet area and the circuit
plate. Reinstall the cartridge and reprime. Check the Prime test pattern and set the
print mode as indicated on the test pattern print. (See Chapter 2 for instructions on
interpreting the Prime test pattern.) You may also want to run the color test de-
scribed in Chapter 2.