Mimaki Recommended Maintenance

Daily Maintenance:

• Shake White Ink: If your printer uses white ink, remove and gently shake the cartridges more than 20 times before powering on to prevent pigment settling.

• Cap & Wiper Cleaning: Wipe down the rubber wiper blades and the edges of the ink caps using a Mimaki cleaning swab and recommended cleaning fluid to prevent ink buildup.

• Print Head Surrounds: Clean the perimeter of the printhead, as well as the media sensors and platen.

• Run Test Draws: Always run a nozzle check and perform light cleaning before starting your production day.

Weekly Maintenance:

• Waste Ink Check: Check and empty the waste ink tank as needed, then reset your waste ink counter.

• Ink Discharge Channel: Clean the platen and the waste ink discharge channel using the designated maintenance fluid.

• White Ink Maintenance: Perform a dedicated "White Maintenance" cycle via the printer's operation panel.

Monthly & Long-Term Maintenance:

• Lubrication: Lightly lubricate the carriage rail to ensure smooth movement.

• Pinch Rollers & Filters: Inspect and wipe down pinch rollers. Check the exhaust and mist filters, replacing or rotating them when necessary.

• Custody Wash (Vacations): If the printer is sitting idle for more than a week, never shut off the main power. Instead, run the "CUSTODY WASH" function to clean nozzles and ink paths with cleaning fluid so they do not dry out and clog.