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3-14 Cleaning the Service Station
Cleaning the
Service Station
The printer’s service station wipers should be cleaned daily, and
when switching between dye and pigment inks. This will help to
prevent dried ink from clogging the ink jets.
Caution
To avoid contaminating the ink, keep water away
from the boots and boot holders during this proce-
dure.
1. Once each day, press the
a
(Options) key to display the
main menu.
2. Press the
c
key repeatedly to highlight
Access Service
Station.
3. Press the
e
(Menu Select) key.
This moves the print head carriage out to the center of the
platen. The control panel displays this message:
Press proceed to park heads.
4. Reach inside the right endcap (behind the control panel) and
lift the service station out of the printer.
Hold the service station level to avoid spilling any ink that
may be present.
5. Hold the service station with the wipers under a stream of
water, keeping the boots away from the water.
Rinse as much ink as possible from the wipers.
6. Blot any remaining water from the service station with a
clean, lint-free cloth.
To avoid contaminating the ink, be sure to dry all water
from the boots and boot holders.
Fig. 3-7. Service station parts
Boots
Wipers