Note: DO NOT loosen the red screws at both ends of the carriage shaft, securing the print head position, as they are
not re-adjustable.
The red screws securing the paper feed motor may be loosened only at replacement of the paper feed motor
unit.
*1: Only for CD / DVD printing supported regions.
(2) Periodic maintenance
No periodic maintenance is necessary.
(3) Periodic replacement parts
There are no parts in this printer that require periodic replacement by a service engineer.
(4) Replacement consumables
There are no consumables that require replacement by a service engineer.
1-2. Customer Maintenance
Adjustment Timing Purpose Tool
Approx.
time
Print head
alignment
At print head replacement.
To ensure accurate dot
placement.
- Printer buttons
- Computer
(automatic settings
via the printer
driver)
3 min.
Print head
cleaning
When print quality is not
satisfying.
To improve nozzle conditions. - Printer buttons
- Computer (settings
via the printer
driver)
1 min.
Print head deep
cleaning
When print quality is not
satisfying, and not improved by
print head cleaning.
To improve nozzle conditions. Computer (settings
via the printer driver)
2 min.
Ink tank
replacement
When an ink tank becomes
empty. ("No ink error" via the
computer, or ink tank LED
flashing fast in red)
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2 min.
Paper feed roller
cleaning
When necessary To clean the paper feed
rollers.
Printer buttons 2 min.
CD / DVD print
position
adjustment
At CD / DVD printing, when
necessary
To correct CD / DVD print
position.
Computer (application
software)
5 min.
Bottom plate
cleaning
When the back side of the paper
is smeared
To clean the platen ribs.
- Plain paper
- Computer (settings
via the printer
driver)
1 min.
ASF sub- roller
cleaning
When the paper fed from the
ASF is smeared due to ink mist
attached to the ASF sub-rollers.
To clean the ASF sub-rollers.
- Plain paper
- Printer buttons
[See Part 2, 4. FAQ,
How to make and
set the ASF sub-
roller cleaning
sheet, for details]
1 min.
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