- If the printer will not be in use for over a week, ensure to clean the printhead (nozzle surface), waste ink discharge path, wiper and cap rubber using the [CUSTODY WASH] function before powering it off.
Please see here for the procedure of [CUSTODY WASH].
Tools required for maintenance:
- Clean stick (SPC-0527)
- Washing Liquid 03 Maintenance Kit (ML003-2-K1)
- Cotton swab
- Gloves
- Soft fabric
- Safety glasses
Please refer to the following video for cleaning the area around the head and the capping station.
TS55-1800_Cleaning the Ink Head and the Area Around It
TS55-1800_Cleaning the Capping station
[Notes]
To prevent nozzle clogs and ensure the cleaning fluid pathway remains clear, please observe the following precautions when storing the machine.
(1) Please keep the main power switch on during long-term storage
The nozzle clogging prevention function automatically turns on to protect printhead nozzles.
Leaving the main power turned off for a long period of time may cause the nozzles to be clogged.
(2) Check the ink remaining level and expiration.
Maintenance fluid and ink suction works during cleaning operation.
During the operation, nozzle wash does not start if “EXPIRATION”, "INK END" or "INK NEAR END" is detected.
We recommend setting an ink pack (ink tank) with sufficient remaining amount because regular maintenance during long-term storage consumes ink.
(3) Check the remaining level of maintenance cleaning fluid.
If the maintenance liquid runs out during the idle period, regular maintenance (PUMP TUBE CLEANING) designed to prevent ink pathway blockages may not function properly.
(4) Check the waste ink remaining level in the waste ink tank.
Waste liquid may overflow during long-term storage if there is not enough remaining capacity.
Nozzle protection does not function normally when "Check waste ink" is displayed.
Please visually check the waste ink level and see the waste water level on the Water Ink Reset menu and dispose the waste ink accordingly.
* For information on how to reset the waste ink, please see "If a Waste Ink Tank Confirmation Message Appears" in "Chapter 4 Maintenance" on the Operation Manual .