3: Required Maintenance - Ricoh Ri 3000 User Manual

EVERY 3 MONTHS:
Replace all ink cartridges with Cleaning Solution cartridges and perform the Startup Fill function from the
control panel until all the ink in the tubes is replaced by Cleaning Solution. Let it sit overnight. Reinstall
the ink cartridges and perform the Startup Fill functions until the Cleaning Solution is completely
replaced by ink in the tubes.
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If a printer is not going to be used for more than one week, it is recommended to replace the ink
with Cleaning Solution. Please contact technical support if you are unclear these idle time
precautions.
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The printer firmware at times may need to be updated. Check for updates on
www.AnaJet.com/downloads
information.
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Print and use the MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST included in Appendix 2.
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Reference the maintenance guide located on the inside of the printer
If You Cannot Perform Daily Regular Maintenance
Do not be concerned if you cannot perform the daily white ink maintenance over the weekend. If you
are not able to do the recommended regular maintenance for more than 8 days in a row, due to
holidays, Vacations or emergencies replace the inks in the printer with Cleaning Solution and flush the
ink delivery system of ink. When you return, replace the Cleaning Solution with inks.

3: Required Maintenance

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Inkjet printers used for apparel printing require a higher level of maintenance than those used
for document printing. The greater rate of ink flow, lint from garments, ink pigments and low
humidity all contribute to accumulation of foreign elements in the Maintenance station, Wiper
Blade, and Print Head areas. If not cleaned regularly, these residues will allow air to come in
contact with these areas, and interfere with ink flow, resulting in lower quality prints and shorter
life of the Print Head. If desired wear powder-free latex or rubber gloves during cleaning.
or contact your RICOH Ri 3000/Ri 6000 distributor for more
Figure 9.2-1: Maintenance Guide
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