Head Cleaning; Cleaning; Powerful Cleaning - MIMAKI Tiger600-1800TS Operation Manual

Chapter 2 Printing

2.5 Head Cleaning

Cleaning

The following cleaning methods are available. Choose the method based on test results.
Item
Soft If the print shows a bent line (deflection)
Normal If the print shows a missing line (nozzle clogging)
Hard If soft cleaning and normal cleaning fail to resolve ejection failures (e.g., nozzle clogging
or deflection).
• Cleaning is not possible when [Ink End] is displayed. Replace with new ink.
Replacement Method"(P. 52)
1
From MENU on the MPC, tap [MAINTENANCE].
• The Maintenance menu is displayed.
2
Tap [Cleaning] > [Cleaning].
• The Cleaning menu is displayed.
• The Cleaning menu can also be accessed by tapping [Cleaning] in the quick menu.
3
Select the type of cleaning and the head to be cleaned.
4
Tap [EXEC].
5
Run another test print and check the print results.
• Repeat the cleaning and test printing process until the print results appear normal.
• Do the following if head cleaning fails to resolve ejection failures such as nozzle clogging
or deflection:
"Wiper Cleaning"(P. 132)
"Powerful Cleaning"(P. 80)
"Cleaning the Print Head Nozzle Surface"(P. 152)

Powerful Cleaning

Powerful cleaning is a function for helping to resolve ejection failures. It involves applying high pressure
inside the sub-tank to eliminate all ink from inside the sub-tank, purging any air from inside the head, and
then replacing the old ink inside the sub-tank with new ink.
• Powerful cleaning consumes approximately 130 cc of ink.
1
From MENU on the MPC, tap [MAINTENANCE].
• The Maintenance menu is displayed.
Details
80
"Ink Tank