Notes on Usage and
Storage
Installation space
Be sure to keep the following space clear and place
nothing in it, so that loading T-shirts and consumable
replacements are not obstructed.
See the
Setup Guide
for details.
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Setup Guide
(booklet)
Notes for using the printer
Note the following points when using this printer to
avoid breakdowns, malfunctions, and print quality
decline.
As well as the following, there are additional points to
note when using White ink. Check the following points.
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“Notes on Handling White Ink” on page 25
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When using the printer, observe the operating
temperature and humidity range described in the
"Specifications Table".
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“Specifications Table” on page 147
When operating in dry areas, air conditioned
environments, or under direct sunlight, maintain
the specified humidity range.
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Do not install the printer next to heat sources or
directly in the path of air from a ventilator or air
conditioner. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in the print head nozzles drying and
clogging.
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Do not bend or tug the waste ink tube. Ink could
spill inside or around the printer.
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The print head may not be capped (the print head
may not return to the right side) if the printer is
turned off when the media is jammed or an error
has occurred. Capping is a function for
automatically covering the print head with a cap
(lid) to prevent the print head from drying out. In
this case, turn on the power and wait a while until
capping is performed automatically.
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When the power is on, do not remove the power
plug or cut the power at the breaker. The print head
may not be capped properly. In this case, turn on the
power and wait a while until capping is performed
automatically.
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To keep the print head in the optimum operating
condition, the ink and cleaning liquid are also used
in maintenance operations such as head cleaning in
addition to printing.
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Do not remove ink supply units while the printer is
operating. A malfunction may occur.
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Maintenance, such as cleaning and replacing
consumables, must be performed according to
usage frequency or at recommended intervals.
Print quality declines if maintenance is not
performed.
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Do not move the movable base or the platen
manually. Otherwise a malfunction may occur.
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To keep the print head in optimum operating
condition, maintenance is performed when the
printer is turned on. If the printer is turned on and
off frequently, more ink is consumed in each
maintenance operation. We recommend leaving
the power on to reduce ink consumption. To reduce
ink consumption, we recommend that you always
leave the printer power on.
Notes for when not using the
printer
Note the following points when you are storing the
printer. If the printer is not stored correctly, you may
not be able to print properly the next time it is used.
As well as the following, there are additional points to
note when using White ink. Check the following points.
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