Cleaning Wiper - Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Service Manual

Epson Stylus Pro GS6000

6.4.1 Cleaning Wiper

When cleaning the Cleaning Wiper, the PRINT HEAD cap must be
C A U T I O N
removed and cleaning must be complete before the head dries. We
recommend finishing the cleaning within 15 minutes to prevent the
head from drying.
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Press the button to enter the Menu mode.
3. Press the / button to display "MAINTENANCE", and then press the
button.
4. Press the / button to display "CARRIAGE MAINTENANCE", and then
press the button.
5. Press the [Enter] button to start Carriage Maintenance.
The PRINT HEAD moves to the left, and the Cleaning Wiper moves forward.
"OPEN MAINTCOVERS" is displayed on the LCD panel.
6. Open the MAINTENANCE COVER ASSY (right).
(1)
Figure 6-9. Opening the Maintenance cover (right)
MAINTENANCE
(2)
MAINTENANCE COVER ASSY (right)
Do not touch the Cleaning Wiper and head cap unit with bare
C A U T I O N
fingers. Head cleaning may not be performed correctly because
of oil from your hands.
Do not leave a used Cleaning Stick on the printer's cover to
avoid stains.
7. Prepare the Cleaning Stick and the Ink Cleaner to remove the ink and dust on the
Cleaning Wiper.
8. Put on the plastic gloves and pour about 10 ml of Ink Cleaner into the plastic cup.
Then, dip the Cleaning Stick into the Ink Cleaner taking care not to drop it from
the stick.
Ink cleaner
Figure 6-10. Preparation for Cleaning
Cleaning
Cleaning stick
Plastic cup
10ml
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