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5. Maintenance
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5-1. Replacing Consumables
This section describes how to replace the consumables and the maintenance of the printer.
5-1-1. Replacing the Ink Cartridge
The ink indicator on the Display flashes when the Ink Cartridge is getting low. Prepare the new Ink Cartridge (option*), and
replace it when “Empty XXXX (color)” is displayed. （* See "1-3-5. Consumable Requirements and Options" for part code.)
<Note>
z Use the Ink Cartridges described in “1-3-5. Consumable Requirements and Options”.
z Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing. Wash with soap if stained with ink. You cannot wash away the stained
ink on the material because the ink may be absorbed into the fiber.
z Do not replace cartridges while printing or head cleaning; is in operation it may cause damage to your printer.
z Do not disassemble the Ink Cartridge.
z Replace the Maintenance Parts packed together with Cyan Ink Cartridge (380 cc /180 cc), Magenta Ink Cartridge (380
cc)and White Ink Cartridge (380 cc) when you open the new one. Clean the Caps and Wipers, replace the Wiper
Cleaners, Fan Filter, Roller Felts (4), Flushing Plate Sponge (top) and Flushing Plate Felt (bottom) according to our
maintenance schedule to maintain good print quality. Replace them when you see the warning indicated on the display
too. Print quality may be reduced by insufficient cleaning, e.g. dirty printed materials, mis-firing. See "5-1-2. Replacing the
Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers", "5-1-3. Replacing Flushing Plate Sponge and Flushing Plate Felt", "5-1-4.
Replacing the Fan Filter", "5-1-5. Replacing the Roller Felts" and "5-1-7. Cleaning the Encoder Strip".
z To keep the best print result, your printer will show empty status for the color cartridge that is empty. To keep print quality, a
small amount of ink remains to avoid damage to your printer.
(1) Open the new Ink Cartridge.
<Note>
Pigments in the White Ink are sinking little by little all the time. Hold the cartridge with both hands, upside down from the
mounted position, and shake it in 1-2 minutes so that the pigments inside can be mixed enough. Do it one by one.
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