H
Look at the printed check pattern, and check the
pattern number with the least lines.
For example, in the following illustration "5" is
the best pattern.
I
When
C
is displayed on the control panel, press
the
u
/
d
buttons to select the number noted in
step 8, and then press the
Z
button.
If there is no optimum number in the check
pattern, enter "1" or "13" whichever is better, and
perform Head Alignment again.
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Select a number for all colors, and then press
Z
.
When you have finished setting the last color,
you are returned to the
Ready
screen and so on.
Shaking and Replacing
Ink Cartridges
Shaking
Timing and frequency of shaking
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Important:
Due to ink characteristics, the ink cartridges of this
printer are prone to sedimentation (components
settling to the bottom of the liquid). If ink settles, tint
unevenness and nozzle clogs occur.
Shake a new ink cartridge before installing it. After
installing it in the printer, remove and shake it
periodically.
You do not need to shake the Cleaning cartridges.
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When replacing
Remove the new cartridge from the package, and
shake thoroughly.
The number of shakes depends on the ink color.
White ink
Approx. 50 times on each side
(for approx. 15 seconds)
Color Ink
Approx. 15 times in 5 seconds
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Before starting printing operations for the day
(White only)
White ink tends to settle more than other colors.
If you turn on the printer every day, remove the ink
cartridge, and then shake it the number of times
listed below. If ink cartridges have not been shaken
for 20 hours or more, and the message
Remove and
shake WH ink
is displayed. If the message appears,
remove the ink cartridge immediately, and then
shake it.
Approx. 25 times on each side (for approx. 8 seconds)
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Once a month (color ink)
Even after installing an ink cartridge in the printer,
remove and shake it periodically.
Approx. 15 times in 5 seconds
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