Storing The Printer - Epson SC-F2000 Service Manual

SC-F2000

5.2 Storing the Printer

When storing the printer, make sure to leave the ink cartridges installed and place it on
a horizontal surface, and also inform the user on the following cautions.
 When not using the printer for a long time
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Turn on the printer at least once a week to let it clean the nozzles and prevent
nozzle clogging.
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Remove the media.
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Check that the PRINT HEAD is capped properly.
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Close all the covers.
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When storing the printer for a long time, discharge ink and change cleaning
liquid. (See "4.12.2 Tube Inner Cleaning
Ink cartridge with a cleaning cartridge if the printer is left unused for two
weeks or more, and replace all the ink cartridges with cleaning cartridges if it
is left unused for one month or more.
 Before using the printer again
Make sure to print a nozzle check pattern and check for clogging of the PRINT HEAD.
If any clogging can be seen, carry out a cleaning.
C H E C K
After performing the cleaning a few times, try turning off the
P O I N T
printer and leaving it overnight or longer, so that the ink may
dissolve and the clogging might be improved.
MAINTENANCE
(p249)".) Also, replace the White
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