Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Quick Reference Manual page 16

Cleaning the Cleaning Wiper, Capping Assemblies, and Print Head Casings
Caution: Do not touch the cleaning wiper or any other internal part with your hands to prevent oil from your
skin interfering with head cleaning operations. Do not moisten the cleaning swab with water or it may
damage the print head. Do not let the cleaning swab touch any other part of the printer or it may stain it with
ink. Do not reuse a cleaning swab; dirt or ink from the swab may damage the print head.
If ink has hardened on the cleaning wiper and/or capping assemblies, and cannot be removed, you
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need to clean it using the optional Print Head Cleaning Kit, which includes special cleaning fluid and
a cup. See page 23 for ordering information and the Setup and Use Guide for instructions.
Close the right maintenance cover.
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To clean the print head casings, open the left maintenance cover. You may want
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to place the metal tray in the maintenance bay to help you view the print head
casings in its reflection.
Use a flashlight to check if there is any dust or ink on the casings surrounding the
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print heads. Then put on a plastic glove and use a cleaning swab to clean around
the print head casings as shown.
Print head
casings
If ink has hardened on the print head casings and cannot be removed, you need to clean them using
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the optional Print Head Cleaning Kit. See page 23 for ordering information and the Setup and Use
Guide for instructions.
Close the left maintenance cover. (You can leave the metal tray in the maintenance bay.)
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Press the Pause button to return the printer to the
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Dispose of the used gloves, swabs, and ink cleaner (if used) in compliance with industrial waste
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disposal laws and local government ordinances as required in your area.
Caution: Do not touch the print
heads or the tip of the swab with
your hands to prevent oil on your
skin from damaging the print heads.
Do not moisten the cleaning swab
with water or it may damage the
print head. Do not let the cleaning
swab touch any other part of the
printer or it may stain it with ink. Do
not reuse a cleaning swab; dirt or
ink from the swab may damage the
print head.
state.
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