MIMAKI JF-1610, Operation Manual

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Cleaning of wiper and cap
A cap prevents a nozzle from clogging caused by drying.
A wiper sweep ink stuck to a nozzle of the head.
The wiper or the cap becomes tainted with ink or dusts during the operation of the device.
In order to maintain good condition of the heads, clean the wipers and caps frequently.
1
Turn ON the power.
2
Remove the front right cover.
(1) Remove the ink slot No. 1 and No. 8.
(2) Remove the finger screws (6 pieces) and take out
the front right cover.
3
Select the “STATION” in the maintenance menu.
(1) Press the key in the local mode.
(2) Select the [MAINTENANCE] by pressing the or key, and press the key.
(3) Press the key again.
4
Press the key.
• The carriage moves to the location near the flushing BOX on the right side.
• The wiper will move toward you and the shutter of the cap will open.
5
Remove suction nozzle Assy.
(1) Hold down the rear part of the suction nozzle Assy.
(2) Push the protrusion in front to back
(3) Pull up the suction nozzle Assy.
• The wiper is a consumable material. If the drawing images are not improved by repeated
head cleaning after cleaning the wiper, replace the wiper with the supplied wiper for
replacement. (Wiper for replacement: SPC-0515 [30 pieces])
• When conducting the cleaning, be sure to wear the supplied goggle and gloves since you may
get ink in your eyes.
Finger screw
Front right
cover
FUNCTION
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
2
3
1
Hold down
the rear part