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2. Cleaning Mode and Suction Amount
Print head cleaning is performed effectively and efficiently depending on conditions in order to prevent print
errors caused by bubble, dust, or ink clogging.
Cleaning is performed before starting to print except at the following timing:
Dot count suction: Performed after paper ejection
Manual cleaning/refreshing: Performed during operation
Unit delivery: Performed when access cover is closed
Table 2-1 Cleaning Mode List (i550/i850)
Condition Details
Suction
amount
BK/CL (g)
Manual cleaning
Panel operation and printer driver operation
0.14/0.36
Refreshing
Printer driver operation
1.58/0.72
Timer suction
If 24 to 336 hours have elapsed since previous suction (BK).
If 120 to 336 hours have elapsed since previous suction.
0.14/0.36
Long timer suction I
If 336 hours or more have elapsed since previous suction.
0.45/0.72
Long timer suction II
If 1080 hours or more have elapsed since previous suction.
0.78/0.72
Long timer suction III
If 2160 hours or more have elapsed since previous suction.
1.58/0.72
Long timer suction IV
If 4320 hours or more have elapsed since previous suction.
1.58/0.72
Dot count suction
When prescribed dot count since the last suction is reached
0.14/0.36
When replacing print head
When print head is removed/installed
0.45/1.08
When replacing ink tank
Ink sensor detects that ink is present in the ink tank
That is the state changed from no ink in the ink tank
1.58/0.72
At delivery or during first
head position adjustment
Suction when head is first installed after factory shipment
0.45/1.08
Uncapped when Soft ON
When capping was not performed properly during last power
off
0.30/0.72
Table 2-2 Cleaning Mode List (i950)
Condition Details
Suction
amount
BK/CL (g)
Manual cleaning
Panel operation and printer driver operation
0.89
Refreshing
Printer driver operation
2.68
120 hour timer suction
If 120 to 480 hours have elapsed since previous suction.
0.89
480 hour timer suction
If 480 hours or more have elapsed since previous suction.
1.34
Dot count suction
When prescribed dot count since the last suction is reached
1.1
When replacing print head
When print head is removed/installed
2.68
When replacing ink tank
Ink sensor detects that ink is present in the ink tank
That is the state changed from no ink in the ink tank
1.34
At delivery
Suction when head is first installed after factory shipment
2.68
Uncapped when Soft ON
When capping was not performed properly during last power
off
2.68
After hardware power ON
(If time is not checked)
Standalone test print etc.
1.34
Cap open
(When cap has been open
for 30 minutes or more)
When uncapped for more than 30 minutes during printing or
in standby
0.89
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Suction amount is the total for 6 colors
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