topic Re: Large format printers long term storage recommendations in Production Printing

Large format printers long term storage recommendations

markcsun — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:37:40 GMT

We've got two large printers, iPF9400 and 4600S, and we are planning on not using them for at least a year.

Last time I left the iPF9400 alone (during the COVID shutdown), I came back to it needing both print heads replaced. I'd like to avoid that this time. Is there a proper procedure for long term storage of large format printers that are full of ink to avoid problems when restarting?

thanks,

Re: Large format printers long term storage recommendations

Patrick — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:21:46 GMT

Hi markcsun,

When not using your printer(s) for an extended period of time, please perform the Move (or Transport) procedure.

To perform this, please use the appropriate link below:

GP-4600S > Maintenance > Other Maintenance > Preparing to Transfer the Printer

iPF9400 - Preparing to Transport the Printer

For further assistance, you may contact technical support via phone for further assistance. Please dial 1-800-423-2366, Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern Time, excluding holidays.

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Re: Large format printers long term storage recommendations

seemarkmark — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:51:31 GMT

Printheads nozzles get clocked when they have been initialised in a printer and not used or idle for a long period of time.

So to avoid this you put the printer into transport mode which will in the process drain out all inks in the printhead so to make it ink empty hence not making ink clock on the heads nozzles. But remember you have to re initialise when ready to put the printer into use.