Maintenance cartridge – HP Latex 360 Printer User Manual
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The printheads are extremely durable and do not need to be replaced every time an ink cartridge is replaced.
They provide excellent results even when the ink cartridges contain a low level of ink.
To maintain optimum print quality, the printheads are automatically tested at regular intervals, and
automatically serviced when necessary. This takes a little time and can occasionally delay printing.
When a printhead eventually needs to be replaced, the front panel will display a message.
CAUTION:
Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry when handling printheads because these elements are
sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Such devices are called ESD-sensitive devices. See
. Electrostatic discharges are one of the main hazards to electronics products. This type of
damage can reduce the life expectancy of the device.
CAUTION:
If you want to remove a printhead from the printer and preserve it for later use, reinstall the cap
and plug, but never install a clear optimizer cap or white plug on a non-optimizer printhead. Optimizer
printheads have clear caps and white plugs, while the other printheads have orange caps and plugs. Installing
the wrong cap and plug can cause irrecoverable printhead damage.
Maintenance cartridge
The maintenance cartridge cleans and maintains the printheads, and seals the printheads when they are not
in use to prevent them from drying out. It is also used to store waste ink.
IMPORTANT:
Keep the maintenance cartridge horizontal when removing it, to avoid spilling ink.
The cartridge contains a roll of cloth, which is used to clean the printheads. You are notified when 92% of the
roll has been used, after which the cartridge should continue to function for about another 140 m² (1500 ft²)
of printed area. A new roll lasts for about 1850 m² (20000 ft²) of printed area.
NOTE:
These figures can vary considerably depending on the image density, the print mode, and the
ambient temperature. The cloth will be exhausted much faster with a high-density print, many passes, and a
hot environment.
NOTE:
The maintenance cartridge is checked to detect end of roll when the printer is turned on and at the
end of each print job.
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