Notes When Not Using The Printer; Notes On Handling Ink Cartridges - Epson SC-P20000 SERIES User Manual

SC-P20000 Series/SC-P10000 Series User's Guide
paper's requirements are met. For more details,
see the documentation supplied with the paper.
Also, when operating in dry areas, air conditioned
environment, or under direct sunlight, maintain
the appropriate humidity.
❏ Do not install the printer next to heat sources or
directly in the path of air from a ventilator or air
conditioner. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in the print head nozzles drying and
clogging.
❏ The print head may not be capped (i.e., may not
move to the right-hand side) if an error occurs
and the printer is turned off without first
resolving the error. Capping is a function for
automatically covering the print head with a cap
(lid) to prevent the print head from drying out. In
this case, turn on the power and wait a while until
capping is performed automatically.
❏ When the power is on, do not remove the power
plug or cut the power at the breaker. The print
head may not be capped properly. In this case,
turn on the power and wait a while until capping
is performed automatically.
❏ Automatic cleaning is done after the fixed amount
of time to keep the print head in good condition.
Because of this, even though you are not printing,
some ink is consumed by head cleaning and other
maintenance operations.

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. We recommend
that you print once a week to prevent the print
head from clogging.
❏ The roller may leave an impression on paper that
is left in the printer. This can also cause wavy or
curled paper resulting in paper feeding problems
or the print head could be scratched. Remove any
paper when storing.
Introduction
❏ 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.
❏ To prevent the accumulation of dust and other
foreign matter in the printer, close all covers
before placing it in storage.
If the printer will be not be used for an extended
period, protect it with an anti-static cloth or other
cover.
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.
❏ When turned on after an extended period of
disuse, the printer may automatically perform
head cleaning to ensure print quality.
Timer Cleaning U
page 139
❏ When transporting or storing the printer in an
environment of -10°C or less, make sure you
perform Transportation/Storage from the
Maintenance menu. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the print head.
"Maintenance menu" on page 128
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Notes on handling ink cartridges

Note the following points when handling ink
cartridges to maintain good print quality.
❏ The supplied ink cartridges are for use during the
initial charging. Some ink is consumed for initial
ink charging immediately after purchase before
you can start printing. The supplied ink cartridges
and Maintenance Box will require replacement
relatively quickly.
❏ We recommend that ink cartridges be stored at
room temperature out of direct sunlight and used
before the expiry date printed on the packaging.
❏ To ensure good results, use all the ink in the
cartridge within a year of installation.
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