Configuring Settings to Match the Properties of the Media
4
Advanced
Functions
133
Preventing Soiling of the Media and Dot Drop-Out
Procedure
A
Press [MENU].
B
Press [ ] several times to display the screen shown below.
MENU
SUB MENU
C
Press [ ] once, and then press [ ] several times to display the screen shown below.
SUB MENU
SLEEP
D
Press [ ] to display the screen shown below.
The current setting is displayed on the screen.
PERIODIC CL.
NONE
E
Press [ ] or [ ] to select a setting.
NONE
Automatic cleaning is not performed.
PAGE
Automatic cleaning is performed every time before printing starts.
INTERVAL (JOB)
Automatic cleaning is performed when the cumulative printing time reach-
es the value you set here. However, if this time is reached during printing,
automatic cleaning is performed before the next printing operation starts.
Because printing is not paused, uneven color issues due to paused operation
do not occur.
INTERVAL (TIME)
Automatic cleaning is performed when the cumulative printing time reaches
the value you set here. When this time is reached during printing, printing
pauses and so colors may be uneven.
F
Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry.
G
Press [MENU] to go back to the original screen.
Description
In the following cases, ink tends to collect on the surface of the print heads. Under some conditions, this ink
may be transferred to the media or cause dot drop-out.
• When you use media prone to static electricity buildup.
• When the ambient temperature is low.
• When the print head height is set to "HIGH."
If "PAGE," "INTERVAL (JOB)," or "INTERVAL (TIME)" is selected, ink buildup is removed before or during printing.
Note, however, that using these settings results in longer printing times.