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IJ printer long-term shutdown
1.2 IJ printer long-term shutdown
When the IJ printer is shut down for a long time due to production or other circumstances, the ink may
accrete inside of the printer and cause such problems as inability to be ejected or to be recovered. When
this occurs, the following actions must be taken.
Prevent accretion by operating the printer periodically.
Operate (eject ink) the printer for 1 hour or longer at least once during the “Shutdown Period
Guideline” shown in the table below.
Perform long-term shutdown storage work.
Before storage, drain the ink from inside the printer and fill the printer with makeup.
When restarting operation after storage, drain the makeup from inside the printer and fill the printer
with ink.
Refer to Technical manual “6.16 Long-term Shutdown” for detail.
Storage temperature
Shutdown Period Guideline *1
0 to35 C
3 weeks
35 to 40 C
2 weeks
40 to 45 C
1 week
*1: Maximum period the printer can be continuously shut down without being operated.
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The values in the table are for MEK based ink.
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Handling of ink other than the above requires special handling in accordance with the han-
dling guidance of each ink.
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To prevent adhesion, store the equipment at the lowest temperature possible.
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Please note the ink may harden within a week when it is stored in 45
C
or higher.
Since “Perform long-term shutdown storage work” requires special work,
it is recommended to contact your local distributor and ask for the work.
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