2.4.1 Ink Operations
Various ink operations can be performed selectively by the printer.
1 Power On Operation
This operation is performed when power is turned on.
2 Cleaning Selection Mode
This operation cleans each nozzle to ensure that the nozzle fires and that no dots are skipped
during printing. Cleaning selection is performed by pressing the cleaning switch (Alt +
Load/Eject or Economy/Condensed) while the printer is in PAUSE status.
3 Micro Absorbing Cleaning Operation
This operation prevents an increase in the viscosity of the ink inside the printhead by ink
absorbing discharge.
4 Power Off Operation
This operation ensures the carriage is in the home position when the printer turns off, and
prevents the disengage gear from turning continuously when the printer turns off. Power off
operation is performed when the secondary side switch is turned off.
5 Print Start Operation
This operation eliminates ink from the nozzle surface, and is performed when the printer
receives print data while in the standby state.
6 Refresh Operation
This operation prevents an increase in the viscosity of the head ink.
7 Standby Operation
This operation prevents an increase in the viscosity of the head ink.
8 False Absorbing Operation
This operation absorbs ink inside the cap, and eliminates ink from the nozzle plate.
9 Ink Cartridge Replacement Operation
This operation is performed when the Alt button is pressed for more than 3 seconds; the carriage
then moves to the ink cartridge replacement position.
10 Wiping Operation 1
This operation eliminates dust from the nozzle plate before performing the ink absorption.
11 Wiping Operation 2
This operation eliminates dust or ink from the nozzle plate after performing the ink absorption.
12 Rubbing Operation
This operation removes dust or ink that adheres to the head surface.
13 Disengage ON Operation
This operation sets the switch lever to the position where it transmits the PF motor drive to the
pump mechanism. It also moves the carriage to the home position where the lever is set to the
specified position.
Stylus Pro XL Operating Principles
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