Maintenance Safety Instructions; Print Head Maintenance - Epson SureColor F2000 Series User Manual

Maintenance Safety Instructions

When performing any printer maintenance procedures, follow these safety instructions:
• Remove any loaded T-shirt from the printer.
• Touch a metal object before starting operations to disperse any static electricity.
• Do not touch the carriage shaft inside the printer. This may cause an operational error or a
malfunction.
• To prevent the print head from drying out, finish cleaning the suction cap and replacing the head
cleaning set within 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the printer displays a message.
• Do not touch any parts or circuit boards other than the parts you are maintaining. This may cause a
malfunction or decline in print quality.
• Always use new cleaning sticks to avoid getting the printer parts dirty.
• Do not touch the tip of the cleaning stick with your hand. Oils on your hand may compromise cleaning
ability.
• Do not use water or organic solvents such as alcohol on the suction cap or the wiper unit. If ink is
mixed with water or alcohol, it may solidify.
• Do not wipe the suction cap or the anti-drying caps with organic solvents such as alcohol. Otherwise a
print head malfunction may occur.
Parent topic:
Related tasks
Removing a Printed T-shirt
Cleaning the Suction Cap
Replacing the Head Cleaning Set

Print Head Maintenance

You need to maintain the print head if lines or other discrepancies appear in the printed image, or if you
notice the print quality has declined. Print head maintenance keeps the print head in optimum condition
to ensure the best print quality.
Perform the following maintenance as necessary:
• Nozzle Check: Check for clogged nozzles before large print jobs or if you have not used the printer for
an extended period of time. Inspect the printed check pattern and clean the print head if you notice
faint or missing areas.
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