Chapter 4 Handling Storing Long-term Before Long-term Storage Follow the steps below to store the printer after ink is charged. 1 Perform the nozzle check. (See "Nozzle Check" on page 97 .) 2 If dots are missing in the print result, perform the head cleaning. (See "Head Cleaning" on page 98 .) After the head cleaning, perform the nozzle check again, and repeat it until no missing dots are found in the print result. 3 Wait more than 10 seconds after the printer has finished its operation, and turn off the printer. 4 Remove the power plug of the AC cable from the wall socket. 5 Store the printer in a cool (between 0-25°C {32-77°F}) and dark place.
Store the printer with the ink cartridge installed. To prevent missing dots, do not expose the printer to excessive vibration or shock during transport. CAUTION 4 After Long-term Storage Follow the steps below to restart the printer after long- term storage. 1 Check the installed ink cartridge. If 2 years have passed after manufac- ture or 6 months have passed after the package is opened, replace it with a new ink cartridge. 2 Insert the power plug into the wall socket, and turn on the printer. Head cleaning may be automatically performed. 3 Perform the nozzle check to make sure there are no missing dots. If dots are missing, perform a head cleaning. 101