Replacing Consumable Components; Replacing Ink Cartridges - MUTOH ValueJet VJ-1204 Operation Manual

6 Maintenance
6.1

Replacing consumable components

This section describes when and how to replace the ink cartridges, roll media, waste fluid box and
flushing-box sponges.
6.1.1

Replacing ink cartridges

This sub-section describes when to replace the ink cartridges.
(1) Replacement time
a. When "[****] InkNearEnd" is displayed on the operation panel
• This message is displayed when there is a small amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridge.
• When "[****] InkNearEnd" is displayed, the alarm buzzer sounds continuously.
• To stop the buzzer, press the [Enter] key.
• Replace with the new ink cartridge.
b. When "[****] InkEnd" is displayed on the operation panel
• This message is displayed when there is no ink remaining in the ink cartridge.
• When "[****] InkEnd" is displayed, the alarm buzzer sounds continuously.
• To stop the buzzer, press the [Enter] key.
• Immediately replace it with the new ink cartridge.
NOTE
• [****] in the messages of ink cartridge replacement indicates the color that is almost empty or runs
out, using the following characters.
• K: Black
• C: Cyan
• M: Magenta
• Y: Yellow
• Do not insert or remove the ink cartridge except at the time of replacement. Inserting or removing
the ink cartridge mixes air into the ink tube, and failures such as nozzle detachment may occur.
• If "Ink End" is displayed, you cannot print until inserting the new ink cartridge.
• If there is no cartridge for replacement at hand, leave the empty ink cartridge inserted in the printer.
Leaving the printer with the ink cartridge removed may cause the print head to clog.
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