C- 4 ContentsContentsChapter 1Basic UseChapter 2Using Various MediaChapter 3Printing by ObjectiveChapter 4MaintenanceChapter 5Using the Printerin a NetworkEnvironmentChapter 6TroubleshootingChapter 7Operating theFunction MenuIndexTOPChapter 4 MaintenanceReplacing Ink Tanks ................................................................................................................. 4-2How to Confirm Ink Levels............................................................................................................................. 4-2When to Replace an Ink Tank ....................................................................................................................... 4-3Ink Tank Handling Precautions...................................................................................................................... 4-4Replacing an Ink Tank................................................................................................................................... 4-5Cautions About Using Refilled Ink Tanks for This Printer ......................................................... 4-8Switching Off Ink Level Detection.................................................................................................................. 4-8Executing a Print Job..................................................................................................................................... 4-9Cleaning the Printer ................................................................................................................ 4-10Cleaning the Exterior Covers....................................................................................................................... 4-10Cleaning Inside the Top Cover .................................................................................................................... 4-11Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge .................................................................................... 4-14Checking Spacing Remaining in the Maintenance Cartridge ...................................................................... 4-14When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge.............................................................................................. 4-15Maintenance Cartridge Handling Precautions ............................................................................................. 4-16Maintenance Cartridge Replacement Procedure ........................................................................................ 4-16Replacing the Printhead ......................................................................................................... 4-21Printhead Handling Precautions .................................................................................................................. 4-21How to Replace the Printhead..................................................................................................................... 4-22Replacing the Cutter Blade ..................................................................................................... 4-27Replacing Standard Cutter Blades (Flat Cutters) ........................................................................................ 4-27Replacing Optional Cutter Blades (Round Cutters)..................................................................................... 4-30Moving the Printer ................................................................................................................... 4-33Confirming the Print Condition ................................................................................................ 4-37Cleaning the Printhead ........................................................................................................... 4-39Types of Printhead Cleaning ....................................................................................................................... 4-39Printhead Cleaning Procedure .................................................................................................................... 4-39Aligning the Printhead ............................................................................................................. 4-41Aligning Printhead Procedure...................................................................................................................... 4-41