HP Designjet 4000 Printer series - Manual (Page 174)

4. Apply a few drops of oil directly to the slider rod on either side of the carriage.
How do I maintain the ink cartridges?
During the normal lifetime of a cartridge, no specific maintenance is required.
However, in order to maintain the best print quality, you should replace a cartridge
when it has reached its expiration date, which is the date marked on the cartridge plus
6 months.
How do I move or store my printer?
If you need to move your printer or store it for an extended period of time, you need to
prepare it properly to avoid possible damage to it. To prepare your printer, follow the
instructions below.
1.
Do not remove the ink cartridges, printheads, or printhead cleaners.
2. Make sure that no paper is loaded.
3. Make sure that the printhead carriage is located in the service station (the right-
hand end of the printer).
4. Make sure that the front panel displays Ready .
5. Switch off the power using the Power key on the front panel.
Chapter 10
172
How do
I
maintain my
printer?