Check that waste ink is no longer leaking after removing the maintenance cartridge. If it is leaking, install the maintenance cartridge and wait until waste ink no

longer leaks.

(10) Attach the cushioning materials and tape.

(11) If the printer is mounted on a stand, remove the printer from the stand.

(12) Pack the printer in the packing box, and then put the roll media, ink tank, and optional devices in another packing box for moving.

Use the original packing materials for the printer and other optional devices. If they are not available, pack them with a sufficient amount of cushioning materials.

b. When the printer is not operating properly

(1) Make sure that the printer is turned off.

(2) Disconnect the interface cable and power cord from the printer.

(3) Remove the roll holder from the roll holder slot.

(4) Drain ink from the printer. (Refer to "DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY" > "Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly" > "Draining the Ink")

(5) Manually cap the printhead. (Refer to "3. Manual capping")

Manual capping is an emergency measure used when the printer does not operate properly, so it can damage the printhead.

(6) Remove the maintenance cartridge, and then package it so that waste ink does not leak.

(7) Attach all external covers.

(8) Open the top cover, and then secure the carriage with the belt stopper.

(9) Close the top cover.

(10) Attach the cushioning materials and tape.

(11) If the printer is mounted on a stand, remove the printer from the stand.

(12) Pack the printer in the packing box, and then put the roll media, ink tank, and optional devices in another packing box for moving.

Use the original packing materials for the printer and other optional devices. If they are not available, pack them with a sufficient amount of cushioning materials.

3. Manual capping

When transporting the printer, cap the Printhead to protect the nozzles from drying out and to keep them clean. Follow the procedures described below:

1) While referring to "DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY" > "Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly" > "Opening the Cap/Releasing the Carriage Lock

Pin manually", open all of the caps.

2) Move the carriage to the home position.

3) While referring to "DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY" > "Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly" > "Opening the Cap/Releasing the Carriage Lock

Pin manually", perform the capping.

Manual capping is an emergency measure when the printer does not operate. Manual capping can damage the printhead.

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