Linx 8900 Operating Manual page 171

Linx 8900 Operating Manual —
Look after your printer
To flush the nozzle:
1 Make sure that the printer status is 'Idle'.
Put a container under the printhead to collect solvent.
2
3 On the Maintenance screen, touch the Nozzle Flush button to display the Nozzle
Flush screen.
4 Touch the Start button.
A progress bar shows you the progress of the Nozzle Flush sequence. The sequence
takes approximately 1 minute and 15 seconds. If necessary, you can touch the Stop
button to cancel the Nozzle Flush operation.
If necessary, you can perform more Nozzle Flush sequences when the sequence has
finished (repeat steps 1 to 5), or return to the Maintenance screen or Home screen.
NOTE: Do not use the Nozzle Flush sequence more than three times, because the
5 To make sure that the nozzle is clear, start the jet. Make sure that the jet flows from
the nozzle into the gutter. If the jet is not aligned correctly, contact your local Linx
Distributor.
NOTE: The Nozzle Flush sequence can correct an incorrect nozzle alignment. If the
procedure is not successful, use the Nozzle Clear option to correct the problem.
additional solvent causes thinner ink, which can cause printer failure.
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