Ricoh Ri 1000X User Manual page 32

1. Before You Begin
• The warranty period after opening the ink cartridge is 90 days or running out the ink, whichever
comes first. If you print 50 sheets a month or less, it is recommended to use the standard type ink
cartridges.
 Agitating New White Cartridge
Please agitate the white ink before attaching a new white cartridge to the printer.
Be sure to agitate the white ink daily. A message prompting you to agitate the white ink appears every 12
hours. When this message appears, immediately shake the white ink cartridge according to the
instructions.
White ink is prone to ink precipitation (the tendency for the ink to accumulate at the bottom of the ink
solution). Ink precipitation may decrease the print density or cause nozzle clogging. Be sure to agitate the
white ink when you unpack the ink cartridge and once a day after it has been unpacked.
IMPORTANT! Failure to follow these procedures may cause print head nozzle issues.
Do not shake the cartridge too quickly or too hard.
The agitating method should be as follows:
• To prevent being stained by ink or cleaning solution, wear protective gear (protective gloves,
protective glasses/goggles, protective clothing). Also take care not to stain your surroundings while
agitating the ink.
Prepare
Use a lint free wipes to wipe off any dirt on the white ink cartridge and cartridge slot. For details
on how to clean the cartridge and cartridge slot, see page 173 "Cleaning the Cartridges and
Cartridge Slots". Make sure there are no tears or cracks on the white ink cartridge.
Agitate the ink
• Hold the cartridge as shown in Figure 1.
• Hold the white ink cartridge with the ink supply port face up.
• Shake the ink cartridge by tilting it side to side at 45°degree angles, as shown below.
• Shake the cartridge for 50 seconds at a speed of 2 back-and-forth shakes per second.
Figure 1
After agitating the ink, wipe off any ink stains on the ink supply port
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