When to perform
Component to be replaced
Once every three months
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Wiper, wiper cleaner
Be sure to replace the wiper and the wiper cleaner at the same time.
These should also be replaced if ink adheres to the absorbent section on the
rear of the wiper cleaner, or when the wiper section is worn or deteriorated.
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“Replacing the Wiper and Wiper Cleaner” on page 120
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Flushing pad
This should also be replaced if you are unable to remove lint or dust even after
cleaning, or when ink stains appear on the media.
U
“Replacing the Flushing Pad” on page 122
When the plates are deformed or
damaged
Media holding plates
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“Replacing the media holding plates” on page 123
Other maintenance
When to perform
Type
When the following message is displayed
on the control panel display (displayed
once every 24 hours)
Remove and shake (MS/)WH ink cartridges.
Shaking ink cartridges (spot color)
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Once every three weeks (no message is
displayed)
Shaking ink cartridges (except for spot color)
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When checking if nozzles are clogged
❏
When checking which colors are
clogged
❏
Horizontal stripes or tint unevenness
(banding) are appeared
Print a check pattern and check which color nozzles are missing.
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“Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 128
If no nozzles are clogged, see "Horizontal stripes or tint unevenness (banding)" in
"Problem Solver" for other solutions.
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“Horizontal stripes or tint unevenness (banding)” on page 164
When a clog is found after checking for
clogged nozzles
Head Cleaning
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If nozzle clogs cannot be cleared even after
head cleaning or cleaning around the print
head and caps
Head Washing
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When tint unevenness (areas of uneven
density) is detected in printing results
Ink Refresh
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When the printer will not be used for an
extended period (and switched off)
Pre-storage maintenance (perform Pre-Storage Maint.)
The storage period guideline varies with the model of printer used.
U
“Long-term Storage (Pre-storage Maintenance)” on page 132
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