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Important Notes on Handling and Use
Printer
This machine is a precision device.
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Never subject the machine to impacts or excessive force
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Never needlessly put your fingers inside the cover, the ink-pouch ports, or internal
areas of the machine.
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There is a small area for small article storage on the front of the machine. Do not place
in this area any items to which cleaning liquid or ink is affixed. Doing so may damage
the area for small article storage.
Install in a suitable location.
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Install the machine in a location having the specified temperature and humidity.
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Install the machine in a quiet, stable location offering good operating conditions.
The print heads are delicate.
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Never needlessly touch or allow media to scrape them.
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The print heads may be damaged if allowed to dry out. The machine prevents
desiccation automatically, but improper operation may render this feature
inoperative. Operate the machine properly, as specified in this manual.
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Never leave the machine with an ink pouch removed. Remaining ink in the printer
may harden and clog the print heads.
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Depending on the situation, the print heads require various types of cleaning. Read
this manual thoroughly and perform the appropriate maintenance at the appropriate
times.
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The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with
the frequency of replacement depending on use.
This machine becomes hot.
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Never cover the ventilation holes with cloth, tape, or anything else.
VG2 Series
Maintenance Guide
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- Page 1 VG2 Series Maintenance Guide Important Notes on Handling and Use Printer This machine is a precision device. Never subject the machine to impacts or excessive force Never needlessly put your fingers inside the cover, the ink-pouch ports, or internal areas of the machine.
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Page 2: Ink Pouches
VG2 Series Maintenance Guide Ink Pouches Ink pouches come in various types. Us e a type that is compatible with the printer. Never subject to impact or attempt to disassemble. Never drop the ink pouches or shake them forcefully. The impact may rupture the internal pouch and cause ink to leak. - Page 3 VG2 Series Maintenance Guide Advanced maintenance These maintenance methods consume a large amount of ink. Thoroughly read the explanation in the User’s manual, and then perform the operation at the appropriate point in time. Replacing consumable parts These items are for replacement of consumable parts. Thoroughly read the explanation in the...
- Page 4 VG2 Series Maintenance Guide Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for Prolonged Period Be sure to follow the instructions shown below when the printer is not in use for a prolonged period. Empty the drain bottle. If you know that you will not use the machine for a prolonged period, empty the drain bottle.
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Page 5: Cleaning The Machine
VG2 Series Maintenance Guide Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Media Path Wipe away any ink or grime on the media path and other areas as part of the daily cleaning procedure. It is easy for ink or grime to affix to the media path, and, if left unattended, this will contaminate the new media and have a negative effect on the transport of media when it is output. - Page 6 VG2 Series Maintenance Guide Cleaning the Knife Carriage Roller Paper dust affixes to the separating knife carriage roller during media separation. Periodically wipe that area clean. Note: Never use a solvent such as gasoline, alcohol, or thinner to perform cleaning.
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Page 7: Disposing Of Discharged Fluid
VG2 Series Maintenance Guide Disposing of Discharged Fluid Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid Note: Never place discharged fluid or ink near an open flame. Doing so may cause fire. Note: To store discharged fluid properly, in accordance with the laws in effect in your locale. -
Page 8: If The Drain Bottle Exceeds Its Capacity Limit
VG2 Series Maintenance Guide Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged fluid to flow out of the tube and spill, soiling your hands or the floor. Note: If you did not discard the discharged fluid and selected [NO]. The display also returns to the original screen if you did not discard the discharged fluid and selected [NO] In this case the [EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE] message disappears temporarily. - Page 9 VG2 Series Maintenance Guide Note: Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen to display “EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE.” After discarding the discharged fluid, promptly attach the drain bottle to the machine. Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged fluid to flow out of the tube and spill, soiling your hands or the floor.
- Page 10 VG2 Series Maintenance Guide Daily Print Head Checks Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning The print heads are important components that discharge ink. They require periodic and appropriate maintenance. Before daily operations, perform a printing test to ensure that no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs. If dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs, perform cleaning of the print heads (normal cleaning).
- Page 11 VG2 Series Maintenance Guide 2. Performing Normal Cleaning Note: If the printing-test results are difficult to interpret, check the results in a bright location, changing your line of vision. It is visible using the reflection of the light.
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Page 13: When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective
VG2 Series Maintenance Guide When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Medium Cleaning Method The print heads are important components that discharge ink. They require periodic and appropriate maintenance. When problems such as dot drop-out are not resolved by normal cleaning, perform the more forceful “medium cleaning’ to remove clogging from the print... - Page 14 VG2 Series Maintenance Guide Note: If the printing-test results are difficult to interpret, check the results in a bright location, changing your line of vision. It is visible using the reflection of the light.
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Page 15: Powerful Cleaning Method
VG2 Series Maintenance Guide Note: If the problem persists, try performing normal cleaning again. If problems such as dot drop-out and dot displacement persist even after you have performed medium cleaning several times, perform “powerful cleaning.” This cleaning can be effective when carried out periodically, according to the frequency of use. - Page 16 VG2 Series Maintenance Guide Note: If the printing-test results are as difficult to interpret, check the results in a bright location, changing your line of vision. It is visible using the reflection of the light.
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Page 17: Manual Cleaning
VG2 Series Maintenance Guide Note: If the problem persists, try performing normal cleaning again. This cleaning can be effective when carried out periodically, according to frequency of use. If problems such as dot drop-out and dot displacement persist even after you have performed powerful cleaning several times, perform “manual cleaning.”... -
Page 18: Manual Cleaning Method
VG2 Series Maintenance Guide Manual Cleaning Method If the message “TIME FOR MAINTENANCE” is displayed or if dot drop-out or ink drip issues that cannot be improved with a powerful cleaning occur, perform manual cleaning. Note: Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions above, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions. - Page 19 VG2 Series Maintenance Guide 1. Clean the print head caps...
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- Page 21 VG2 Series Maintenance Guide 2. Clean the print heads...
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- Page 24 VG2 Series Maintenance Guide 3. Perform a printing test to check the results.
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