SII IP-5520, User Manual

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When the printer has been left switched off for less than 2 weeks
(1) Head wash
Clean the print head and the ink circuit using the cleaning liquid. Prepare the
cleaning liquid cartridge set (IP5-294 for GX ink/IP5-298 for IX ink). A full cleaning
liquid cartridge is used for one cleaning. After the head wash, perform the ink
filling so that all color inks are charged.
Note
- To protect the print head and the ink circuit, do not leave the ink container of
the printer empty without filling it with ink or storage liquid.
- Refrain from opening or closing the front cover or moving the pressure lever
while executing the service clean or head wash. The operation may need
to be started from the beginning and ink and the cleaning liquid will be
wasted.
- When leaving the printer for a long time after switching it off, the
maintenance differs depending on the period.In case of more than 2 weeks,
the printer is left after being filled with storage liquid. In case of less than 2
weeks, leave the printer filled with inks .
(2) Filling with ink after the head wash
After performing the head wash, the
printer needs to be filled with all the inks.
Select PH.MAIN MENU from the operation
panel and then CHARGE INK SYS.
Note
- The ink charge operation used about100 mlof ink. If a cartridge containing
less than100 ml of ink is inserted, the message prompting to replace the ink
cartridge is displayed. Use ink cartridges with at least 20% of ink remaining.
Insert all the ink cartridges before filling with the ink.
After filling with ink, leave the printer for at least 1 hour. Then, perform the nozzle
print.
If print defects are found on the nozzle print, perform [PH RECOVERY [NORMAL]
from PH.REC MENU.
#INK SYSTEM OPT
>CHARGE INK SYS