GRAPHTEC SignJet JS310 Series Setup Manual page 44

V.6.3 Move the levers of the 3-way valves for each ink tank to the ink supply position.
V.6.4 Feed ink through the outlet tubes.
Perform the following procedure for both outlet tubes on each of the printheads.
(1) Remove the outlet tube cap.
(2) Position the open end of the outlet tube so that it is facing the waste liquid slot.
(3) Press the Ink button located at the cleaning position to feed ink through the outlet tube.
Hold down the Ink button for approximately 10 seconds.
Ink may be emitted from the printheads.
CAUTION: Take care not to get ink stains on your clothing.
(4) Press the Ink button once again. When ink flows out of the outlet tube, firmly close the tube
clamper. Make sure not to allow any air to enter the outlet tube.
(5) Replace the outlet tube cap.
(6) Open the tube clamper on the outlet tube.
V.6.5 Feed ink through the nozzles.
Check that all the outlet tube caps have been firmly inserted.
Close the cap of outlet tube tightly using the long-nose pliers.
Press the Ink button once again to feed ink through all the nozzles.
V.6.6 Use the brushes provided to clean the surface of all the printhead nozzles.
Printing will not be performed correctly if the nozzle surfaces are wet. Use the brushes provided to
wipe the nozzles clean.
CAUTION: If the printheads will not be used for a long period of time, attach the wet keeping frame
to the printhead carriage (See "Maintenance of print head Manual").
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Close the tube clamper.
Close all of 8 caps of outlet tube
(Y, M, C, K x 2 each) tightly using
the long-nose pliers.