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7 • Maintenance
Cleaning the Printer Nozzles (Purging)
This function allows you to purge the printheads in an effort to fix a
printing problem.
IMPORTANT: Always ensure that your prints are clear
and complete. Poor prints may be rejected by your Postal
Authority. If you notice missing lines in the print as shown
in the illustration, perform a printhead purge as described
below.
1. Press Options.
2. Press Page Down if necessary.
3. Select "Maintenance".
4. Select " Printer Maintenance".
5. Select "Clean Printer Nozzle".
6. You have a choice of 4 purges to use. Normally selecting
"Purge A" is sufficient to purge the system, unless directed by a
representative of your machine supplier to do otherwise.
7. The system executes a purge. This may take a few moments.
When finished, the Maintenance Complete menu displays.
• Select "Print Test Pattern" to print a test pattern. See printing
a Test Pattern in this chapter.
• Select "Select another purge" to choose a different purge.
• Select "Continue" to return to the Printer Maintenance menu.
8. Press Home to return to the home screen.
The indicia above is a black and white representation
of the approved Red indicia. Only Red approved ink
should be used in the machine.
