Notes When Not Using The Printer; Notes On Handling Ink Cartridges - Epson SureColor SC-S30600 User Manual

SC-S30600 Series User's Guide

Notes when not using the printer

If you are not using it, note the following points when
storing the printer. If it is not stored correctly, you may
not be able to print properly the next time it is used.
❏ If you do not print for a long time, the print head
nozzles may become clogged. Turn the printer on at
least once a week to prevent the print head clogging.
Head cleaning will be performed automatically
after the printer is turned on. Head cleaning helps
maintain print quality. Do not turn the printer off
until cleaning is complete.
❏ We recommend that a cleaning cartridge (available
separately) be used to perform head washing on all
nozzles if the printer has been left unused for more
than a month. You will need cleaning cartridges for
all slots. You will also need to ready new ink
cartridges, as the print head will be charged with ink
the next time the printer is used.
❏ The pressure rollers may crease media left in the
printer. The media may also become wavy or
curled, causing jams or resulting in the media
coming into contact with the print head. Remove
the media before putting the printer in storage.
❏ Store the printer after confirming that the print
head has been capped (the print head is positioned
at the far right). If the print head is left uncapped for
a long time, the print quality may decline.
Note:
If the print head is not capped, turn the printer on, and
then turn it off.
❏ Close all covers before placing the printer in
storage. If you are not using the printer for a long
time, put an anti-static cloth or cover on the printer
to prevent dust. The print head nozzles are very
small,and they can become clogged easily if fine
dust gets on the print head, and you may not be able
to print properly.
❏ If you have not used the printer for a long time,
check the print head for clogging before you start
printing. Perform head cleaning if the print head is
clogged.
"Checking for clogged nozzles" on page 51
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❏ When storing the printer, be sure that it is level: do
not store it on an angle, on end, or upside down.
Introduction

Notes on handling ink cartridges

Note the following points when handling ink cartridges
to maintain good print quality.
❏ Extra ink is required to fully charge the print head
nozzles the first time the printer is used;
replacement cartridges will be needed earlier than
usual.
❏ Store ink cartridges at room temperature in a
location that is not exposed to direct sunlight.
❏ To ensure print quality, use all the ink in the
cartridge before the earlier of the following dates:
❏ The expiry date shown on the ink cartridge
packaging
❏ Six months after opening the package of ink
cartridge
❏ If you move ink cartridges from a cold place to a
warm place, leave it at room temperature for more
than four hours before using the ink cartridge.
❏ Do not touch the ink cartridge IC chip. You may not
be able to print properly.
❏ Install all ink cartridges into each slot. You cannot
print if any of the slots are empty.
❏ Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. The ink in the printer will dry out and the
printer will not function as expected. Leave ink
cartridges in all slots even while you do not use the
printer.
❏ Because the green IC chip contains the cartridge's
own information such as the remaining ink level,
you can still reinstall and use the ink cartridge after
removing it from the printer.
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