Introduction
There are two waste trays. The Purge Waste Tray is located under the Maintenance station. It catches ink purged from either Manual maintenance or Automated printhead maintenance. The Spit Waste Tray is located below the ink spit catcher. It accumulates waste ink from printhead spitting.
1 = Purge Waste Tray 2 = Spit Waste Tray
About this task
Empty both waste trays weekly.
Procedure
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Put a cloth or paper towel in place on the floor to catch any drips while the tray is emptied.
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Place a suitable empty container that holds at least 1.5 liters under the Purge waste tray drain.
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Turn the Purge waste tray spigot until it starts to drain the waste ink. Close it when all ink has drained.
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Shut off the valve when ink no longer drains out (or if the container becomes full). Use a piece of cloth or paper towel to wipe it clean as some ink can remain inside and drip out later when the printer is in motion.
NOTE
Tip:
You can also use a funnel or a long piece of tubing that allows you to place the container on the floor for convenience.
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Slide the Maintenance station drawer open and hold a suitable container under the Spit waste tray spigot. Turn the spigot to open it and wait for the waste ink to drain.
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Dispose of the waste material in a suitable, environmentally-friendly manner.
