Chapter 3
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b) When the printer is not operating properly
1) Make sure that the printer is turned off.
2) Disconnect the interface cable and power cord from the printer.
3) Remove the roll holder from the roll holder slot.
4) While referring to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Draining the Ink > Manual Ink Drainage, drain the
ink from the printer.
5) While referring to INSTALLATION > Transporting the Printer > Transporting the Printer> Manual Capping,
perform the capping operation.
6) Remove the maintenance cartridge, and then package it so that the waste ink does not leak from it.
7) Attach all of the exterior covers
8) Open the upper cover, and then use the belt stopper to secure the carriage in place. (Refer to PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION > Safety and Precautions > Other Precautions > Handling the Printer > Fixing the carriage.)
9) Close the upper cover.
10) Attach the cushioning materials and tape.
11) If the printer is mounted on a stand, remove the printer from the stand.
12) Use the original packing material for the printer and optional devices. If it is not available, pack them with
a sufficient amount of cushioning materials.
3. Manual capping
When transporting the printer, cap the Printhead to protect the nozzles from drying out and to keep them clean.
Follow the procedures described below:
1) While referring to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly >
Opening the caps and releasing the carriage lock pins, open all of the caps.
2) Move the carriage to the home position.
3) While referring to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly >
Opening the caps and releasing the carriage lock pins.
Manual capping is an emergency measure when the printer does not operate. Manual capping can damage the
printhead.
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Move until it comes to a stop.
Carriage unit