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< Possible problems with this function >
- Due to user error, the actual remaining ink level does not match the indicated remaining ink level,
resulting in “ink out”, etc.
User error: Forgetting to reset ink counter / ink counter reset other than when replacing ink tanks.
- Due to the specific print pattern, the actual remaining ink level does not match the indicated remaining ink
level, resulting in “ink out”.
Specific print pattern: Continuous printing using any one of the CMY ink tanks / continuous Bk solid
printing,
etc.
2. Head refreshing
The printer has a head refreshing function.
Head refreshing:
This is a deep cleaning function in order to resolve print failure due to ink clogging
the print head. (The black ink is pigment-based, and clogs easier than the current
dye-based
ink.)
*Perform from the printer driver utility.
< Possible problems with this function >
- Excessive ink consumption when conducting head refreshing repeatedly. (The amount of ink used is
approx. 10 to 15 times the normal manual cleaning amount.)
< Reference >
Cleaning types, amount of ink used and time required *Bk and Cl ink suction is simultaneously
performed.
Cleaning type
Amount of ink used
Time required
Manual cleaning
Dot count cleaning
Timer cleaning (24 hours to 2 weeks)
Bk: Approx.
0.15g
Cl: Approx.
0.15g
Approx. 40 sec.
Head replacement
Ink tank replacement
Cleaning when the head is not capped at printer power on
Bk: Approx.
0.30g
Cl: Approx.
0.30g
Approx. 45 sec.
Cleaning on arrival at user
Timer cleaning (2 weeks to 3 months)
Bk: Approx.
0.45g
Cl: Approx.
0.45g
Approx. 60 sec.
Head refreshing
Timer cleaning (3 months or more)
Bk: Approx.
1.5g
Cl: Approx.
2.2g
Approx. 70 sec.
3. Head alignment
The printer has a head alignment function (head position adjustment function). (The adjustment is needed
at the initial set-up by the user.)
Head alignment:
This is a function to correct the displacements between the nozzle lines of the
print head, and incorrect print position at bi-directional printing. The adjustment is
conducted using the printed head position adjustment pattern.
A: Head alignment between black nozzle lines
B: Head alignment between cyan nozzle lines
C: Head alignment between magenta nozzle lines
D: Head alignment in bi-directional black printing
E: Head alignment in bi-directional color printing
F: Head alignment between black and color printing
*Perform from the printer driver utility.
(At initial set-up by the user, notice to perform the head alignment is
displayed in the status monitor.)
