When Manual Cleaning Is Necessary

The print heads are important components that discharge ink. They require periodic and appropriate maintenance. It is important to perform manual cleaning with the appropriate timing.

When a Message Appears

The following message appears periodically. When this message is displayed, be sure to perform manual cleaning.


When symptoms that cannot be improved with powerful cleaning occur

When any of the symptoms given below occur and powerful cleaning is not effective, perform manual cleaning.

Dot drop-out/Dot displacement Ink drips Dragging dirt






Dust or other foreign matter adheres to the print heads and impedes correct ink discharge. Ink pools in dust or dirt adhered to the print heads, and drips onto the media. The phenomenon where dirt or dust accumulates on the print heads.
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Wiper replacement may also be effective in improving these symptoms.