Shutting Down the Printer

You only need to shut down the printer if it will not be used for 30 days or more. Otherwise, the printer can remain on, in Idle mode. However, if there is a need to turn off the printer sooner, use the Shutdown wizard to automatically perform the necessary processes before turning off the printer

The Shutdown process flushes printing materials from printer components. To avoid flushing out valuable material, make sure to print at least once a week. Many printer operators use this opportunity to print customer samples or test parts.

To properly shut down, the printer needs to perform several processes. These are controlled by the Shutdown wizard. Except for immediate servicing, do not attempt to shut down the printer by simply closing the computer interface (the printer-control application), and never disconnect power to the printer before completing this wizard.

Caution
Turning off the printer for an extended period without first running the wizard can cause serious damage to print heads and other expensive printer parts.

Depending on the length of time the printer will not be used, you can choose between a short shutdown procedure, and a more thorough procedure.

•   Up to 10 days: The wizard empties the print block of model and support material, to prevent leaks. This takes about 10 minutes.
•   More than 10 days: The wizard empties the print block, then flushes the system with cleaning fluid. This takes up to 35 minutes, and you must be present to load a cleaning-fluid cartridge when instructed.

Note:  Before selecting More than 30 days, make sure that the following cartridges are available (each containing a minimum of 250 grams):

•   Three (3) Model cleaning-fluid cartridges
•   One (1) Support cleaning-fluid cartridge

To run the Shutdown wizard:
1.   Start the Shutdown wizard from the Options menu.

2.   Click Next.
3.   Select the option corresponding to the length of time that the printer will not be used—less or more than 10 days.

Note:  Before selecting More than 10 days, make sure that cleaning-fluid cartridges are available.

4.   In the next screen, verify that the tray is empty and click Next.

The shutdown procedure begins.

5.   After the printer computer shuts down, turn off the main power switch at the back of the printer.

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