Ricoh Pro L5130, Operating Instructions Manual

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Using the Auto Maintenance Function
You can prevent nozzle clogging by performing auto maintenance periodically. The auto maintenance
function has the following items. The frequency of maintenance will differ depending on each
maintenance item. Set the maintenance frequency in accordance with the usage of this machine.
Flushing Interval
Set the frequency for discharging ink that accumulates in the print heads.
• Level 1 (Lo): every 30 minutes
• Level 2: every 20 minutes
• Level 3 (Hi): every 10 minutes
Default: [Level 1 (Lo)]
Cleaning Interval
Set the frequency for cleaning print head nozzles.
• Level 1 (Lo): every 12 hours
• Level 2: every 6 hours
• Level 3 (Hi): every 3 hours
Default: [Level 1 (Lo)]
Cleaning (White) Interval
Set the cleaning frequency to prevent white ink from clogging.
• Level 1 (Lo): every 4 hours
• Level 2: every 2 hours
• Level 3 (Hi): every hour
Default: [Level 1 (Lo)]
Ink Circulation Interval
Set the circulation frequency to avoid white ink from settling in the ink supply route.
• Level 1 (Lo): every 3 hours
• Level 2: every 2 hours
• Level 3 (Hi): every hour
Default: [Level 3 (Hi)]
• Even if you perform each maintenance item manually, auto maintenance will execute according to
the configured maintenance period.
Using the Auto Maintenance Function
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