Cleaning the Suction Cap

You need to clean the suction cap every week and whenever you see a message on the LCD screen. You may also need to clean the suction cap if you experience difficulty cleaning nozzles after performing a nozzle check. Even if the message is not displayed, follow the steps here to clean the suction cap.

Note: If you continue to use the printer without cleaning the suction cap, the ink nozzles may clog and print quality may decline.

Turn on the printer.
Press the maintenance button. The Maintenance menu appears.
Press the up or down arrow button to select Head Cap Cleaning, and press the right arrow button.
Press the up or down arrow button to select Yes, and press the OK button. The platen and print head move to the maintenance position.
Caution:

Do not move the print head or the platen manually. A malfunction may occur.
Open the printer cover.
If waste has built up on the suction cap, remove it with the supplied plastic tweezers.

Caution:

Use only the supplied plastic tweezers. Be careful not to damage the suction cap. If the suction cap is damaged, air may leak and the print head may become dry or difficult to clean.
Wipe the inside of the suction cap using a thin cleaning stick. Rotate the stick as you wipe.

Caution:

Make sure ink cleaner does not drip onto the anti-drying caps to the right of the suction cap. If any cleaner does drip, wipe it with a dry cleaning stick. If cleaner is left on the anti-drying caps, the print head nozzles could become clogged.
Wipe the outside of the suction cap with a large cleaning stick.
Wipe the top edge of the suction cap with a large cleaning stick.
If necessary, remove any excess ink from the cap.
Close the printer cover.
Press the OK button. The print head returns to its normal position and the Settings menu closes.
Perform a nozzle check.