the media. For more information, see the
documentation supplied with the media.
Also, when operating in dry areas, air conditioned
environment, or under direct sunlight, maintain
the appropriate humidity.
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Avoid using the printer in locations with heat
sources or that are exposed to direct draughts from
ventilators or air conditioners. The print head
nozzles could dry out and clog.
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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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Maintenance such as cleaning and replacement
must be performed according to usage frequency or
at recommended intervals. Failure to perform
regular maintenance could result in loss of print
quality. In the absence of the appropriate
maintenance, continued use could damage the
print head.
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“When to Perform Various Maintenance
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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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The print head is automatically cleaned at a fixed
interval after printing to keep the nozzle from
clogging.
Be sure that the waste ink bottle is placed whenever
the printer is on.
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As well as being expended during printing, ink is
used during head cleaning and other maintenance
required to keep the print head in working order.
Notes when not using the printer
If you are not using it, note the following points when
storing the printer. If it is not stored correctly, you may
not be able to print properly the next time it is used.
When using spot color ink, observe the following points
as well.
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“Notes on Usage of Spot color Inks (SC-S70600
series, SC-S50600 series)” on page 28
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If the printer will not be used for an extended period
(and switched off), use Cleaning cartridge
(available separately) and perform Pre-Storage
Maint. Leaving the heads unwashed causes
permanent clogs.
See the following for more information.
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“Long-term Storage (Pre-storage
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If you do not print for a long time and do not
perform pre-storage maintenance, turn the printer
on at least once every seven days.
If you do not print for a long time, the print head
nozzles may become clogged. Head cleaning will be
performed automatically after the printer is turned
on and started. Head cleaning prevents clogged
print heads and maintains print quality. Do not
turn the printer off until cleaning is complete.
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If you have not used the printer for a long time,
check the print head for clogging before you start
printing. Perform head cleaning if the print head is
clogged.
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“Printing nozzle check patterns” on page 128
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The pressure rollers may crease media left in the
printer. The media may also become wavy or
curled, causing jams or resulting in the media
coming into contact with the print head. Remove
the media before putting the printer in storage.
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