SC-B9580 User's Guide Maintenance Cleaning the Inside Light ❏ Wiper unit ❏ Flushing pad The printer cover has an inside light to make it easier to check print results and areas for maintenance. If ink mist makes the surface of the inside light dirty, it becomes dim so checking becomes difficult. If the light seems dim, soak a soft cloth in water, wring it out thoroughly, and then wipe off any dirt from the surface of the lights. ❏ Media after printing Dispose of items according to local laws and regulations. For example, contract an industrial waste disposal company for disposal. In such cases, submit the “Safety data sheet” to the industrial waste disposal company.
There are a total of 9 lights. You can download it at your local Epson Web site. Print Head Nozzle Check We recommend that you check the print head nozzles for clogs each time before you print to ensure quality results. Types of Nozzle Checks You can check the print head for clogged nozzles using any of the following three methods. On-Demand Nozzle Pattern c Important: If you want to check the condition of the nozzles before printing, or if you see stripes or unevenness in the print results, you can print out a check pattern and visually check it to see the condition of the nozzles. Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when opening or closing the printer cover.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. See the following for details. U “How to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 72 Handling Used Consumables Depending on the width of the loaded media, you can save media by printing additional test patterns in the space beside an existing pattern: To print them in line, press the [ ] button (rewind button) to rewind the media to the position where you want to print the pattern. The following used parts are classified as industrial waste when ink is stuck to them. ❏ Cleaning stick ❏ If the width is 51 to 64 inches, you can print up to three patterns (one on the left, one in the center, and one on the right).
❏ Clean-room wiper ❏ Cleaning liquid ❏ If the width is equal to or greater than 34 inches but less than 51 inches, you can print up to two patterns (one on the left and one on the right). ❏ Waste ink ❏ Waste ink bottle 71