Canon Arizona 1300 Series User Manual

Bleed an Ink FilterIntroductionInk filters contain air that must be released. Although, you can select Done or Postpone even ifthe task is not complete, it is in your best interest to follow the recommended schedule. If youdon't bleed the filters you will see poor image quality. Air in the ink filter can affect the vacuumand result in dripping ink and deteriorated image quality as a result of nozzle dropout. Bleedingthe ink filters is a strategy to avoid persistent nozzle dropout. Failure to bleed the ink filters canlead to an overflow of ink that will result in ink dripping from the carriage and you may need toplace a service call. You will be notified by the printer UI when it is necessary to change or bleeda filter.When to doNew ink filters contain air that must be released. Also after a period of use all ink filters willcontain air. Follow the schedule for bleeding ink filters indicated in the Maintenance Tasks tab.Before you beginThe filters are bled using a 60 ml syringe. If bleeding after an ink bag change, let the ink fill finishbefore bleeding the filter. The filters should be bled while the printer is idle; that is, there shouldbe no active printing.CAUTIONWear gloves when contact with ink or maintenance materials is possible. Gloves should alwaysoverlap sleeves. Follow the ink related Safety Data Sheets (SDS) guidelines carefully in order toensure maximum safety. For example use Ansell Microflex 93-260 gloves, which offer aprotection against UV inks and flush up to one hour. Pollution with other chemicals can shortenthe protection time against UV inks and flush.Wear eye protection as prescribed in this document when performing a task or action in thisarea.Bleed an Ink FilterChapter 11 - Maintenance 213