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Getting Started 2-21
NovaCut User's Guide
GETTING ST
ARTED
6 Pour the ink into the reservoir until it reaches the top level indicator
on the front of the reservoir. DO NOT OVERFILL. There will be some
ink left in the bottle. Replace the lid on the bottle and store the
remaining ink.
7 Replace the rubber cap on the reservoir.
8 Repeat this procedure for the remaining colors.
Guidelines for refilling reservoirs
Refill the ink reservoirs before the ink falls to the lower-limit line as shown in
the figure below. If printing is continued after running out of ink, air may
enter the ink induction tubes and cause ink to drip from the ink cartridge
nozzle. Make sure that the ink supply is always above the lower-limit line.
Priming the ink delivery lines
After filling the ink reservoirs, prime each of the four ink delivery lines to
establish an ink siphon and bleed any air bubbles out of the lines before
attaching the cartridges. A priming pump with a black rubber tip is provided
in the Ink Tool Kit for this purpose. This procedure normally only needs to be
done the first time you set up the printer. It is not necessary when refilling the
reservoirs or replacing cartridges. If you see excessive air bubbles in the
tubing, you may need to reprime to clear the lines.
Before starting, be sure to have the Ink tool kit available.
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To prime the delivery lines
Note : Before starting, you may want to do the following:
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Place a drop cloth under the printer.
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Have paper towels handy.
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Cover the platen with a sheet of paper to protect it from ink spills.