The [Maintenance] tab allows you to use the cleaning and other maintenance functions of the printer.
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If you use the functions on the [Maintenance] tab, do not perform other operations until the printer operation is completed. |
Cleaning
Execute Cleaning to clear clogged nozzles in the print head.
After Cleaning is completed, print the nozzle check pattern. You can then view the pattern to check whether the clogged nozzles have been cleared.
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Deep Cleaning
Execute Deep Cleaning if the print result does not improve even after two Cleaning attempts.
It is recommended to print the nozzle check pattern again to check whether the clogged nozzles have been cleared.
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Roller Cleaning
Execute Roller Cleaning if paper dust accumulates around the paper feed roller and causes misfeeds or paper jams.
Bottom Plate Cleaning
Execute Bottom Plate Cleaning if marks other than the printed characters appear on the paper during printing.
For Bottom Plate Cleaning, you will need one sheet of A4 or letter size, Plain Paper.
Nozzle Check
This function prints a nozzle check pattern so that you can check whether the nozzles on the print head are clogged.
To print a nozzle check pattern, you will need one sheet of A4 or letter size, Plain Paper.
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For detailed operating instructions and information on how to evaluate the check pattern, see the manual that comes with the machine. |
If the print result is smudged or if there are any unprinted sections, execute Cleaning or Deep Cleaning.
After you execute Cleaning, you should execute Nozzle Check again to check whether the clogged nozzles have been cleared.
Print Head Alignment
This function adjusts the position of the print head to fix a problem such as the color shit.
For Print Head Alignment, you will need A4 or letter size paper.
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Ink Cartridge Settings
You can specify the ink cartridge to be used for printing.
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- Other than "Plain Paper" is selected for [Media Type] on the [Main] tab - [Borderless Printing] is enabled on the [Page Setup] tab |
Power Off
You can use this function to turn off the machine power.
Custom Settings
You can switch the operation mode of the machine.
[Ink Drying Wait Time]
You can specify the [Ink Drying Wait Time] value.
If the next page is printed before the ink on the previous page dries, the back of the next page becomes stained. You can change the [Ink Drying Wait Time] value to prevent this from happening.
After specifying the setting, click the [Send] button to change the setting in the machine. To release the setting, click the [Defaults] button and then click the [Send] button.
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Quiet Mode
This function allows you to reduce the operating noise of the printer while it is printing.
Enable [Use quiet mode], and click the [Send] button.
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The Quiet Mode remains in effect until you turn off the machine. Once you turn off the machine, the setting returns to the default value. |