Shaking And Replacing Ink Supply Units (Sc-S80600L Series/Sc-S60600L Series); Shaking - Epson SC-S80600 Series User Manual

SC-S80600 Series/SC-S80600L Series/SC-S60600 Series/SC-S60600L Series/SC-S40600 Series User's Guide
Shaking and Replacing
Ink Supply Units
(SC-S80600L Series/
SC-S60600L Series)

Shaking

Timing and frequency of shaking
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Important:
Due to ink characteristics, the ink supply units of
this printer are prone to sedimentation
(components settling to the bottom of the liquid). If
ink settles, tint unevenness and nozzle clogs occur.
Shake a new ink supply unit before installing it.
After installing it in the ink unit, remove and shake
it periodically.
❏ When replacing
The number of shakes depends on the ink color.
OR, WH, MS
Colors other than OR,
WH, MS
❏ Before the start of daily print work (WH/MS only)
WH and MS tend to settle more than other colors.
Before the start of daily print work, remove the ink
supply units, and then shake them the number of
times listed below.
Approx. 5 times in 5 seconds
If they are not shaken for 24 hours or more, the
following message appears. If the message appears,
remove the tray immediately, and then shake it.
Remove and shake (MS/)WH ink supply unit(s).
❏ Once every three weeks (each color excluding WH/
MS)
Remove any tray whose LED lamp is flashing blue,
and then shake the tray. To maintain print quality,
do not continue using them when they are flashing
blue.
Approx. 5 times in 5 seconds
Maintenance
Approx. 25 times in 25
seconds
Approx. 5 times in 5
seconds
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Shaking method
A
Make sure the printer is on, and then pull the tray
that needs to be shaken out of the ink unit.
Any ink supply unit whose LED lamp is flashing
blue needs to be shaken.
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Important:
Place your hand on the bottom of the tray
while removing it. If you use only one hand, the
weight of the tray may cause it to fall, and be
damaged, as you remove it.
B
While the ink supply unit is in the tray, as shown
in the illustration below, carefully shake it by
tilting it up and down at about a 60 degree angle 5
times in 5 seconds.
In the case of OR, WH, or MS, shake it well
approx. 25 times in 25 seconds during
replacement only.
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Important:
Do not forcefully shake or swing ink supply
units or trays holding an ink supply unit. Ink
could leak.