{"product_id":"canon-edible-printer-printhead-cleaning-kit","title":"Canon Edible Printer Printhead Cleaning Kit","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCanon Edible Printer Printhead Cleaning Kit – Instructions\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUse this kit when a normal printer cleaning cycle has not resolved \u003cstrong\u003emissing colours, broken lines, banding or a suspected blocked printhead\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you begin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switch the printer off and unplug it. Protect your work surface with kitchen roll or an absorbent cloth. We recommend wearing gloves, as edible ink can stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove the cartridges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the printer and carefully remove all edible ink cartridges. Place them upright somewhere safe while you clean the printhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove the printhead.\u003c\/strong\u003e Carefully release and lift the removable Canon printhead from the printer. Avoid touching the electrical contacts or the nozzle plate underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the syringe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Draw a small amount of printhead cleaning solution into the syringe and securely attach the flexible cleaning tube or suitable adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect to the affected colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Locate the ink inlet for the colour that is not printing correctly. Gently fit the cleaning tube over the corresponding inlet so that it forms a seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlush the printhead slowly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very gently press the syringe plunger to pass cleaning solution through the ink channel. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not force the syringe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the solution time to work through the printhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch for the cleaning solution underneath.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the printhead on or above clean absorbent paper while flushing. Continue gently until the liquid passing through begins to run more freely and looks clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat if necessary.\u003c\/strong\u003e If more than one colour is affected, clean each ink channel individually. Use fresh cleaning solution as required and avoid transferring ink from one colour channel into another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlot away excess liquid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once cleaning is complete, gently blot excess cleaning solution from around the printhead. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not rub or scrape the nozzle plate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllow the printhead to dry completely.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave it somewhere clean and safe until there is no visible moisture remaining. Do not reinstall a wet printhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinstall the printhead and cartridges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Return the dry printhead to the printer, lock it securely into position and reinstall your edible ink cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRun a nozzle check.\u003c\/strong\u003e Switch the printer back on and perform a nozzle check. If required, run \u003cstrong\u003eone normal cleaning cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e and check again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlways apply cleaning solution \u003cstrong\u003eslowly and gently\u003c\/strong\u003e. Excess pressure can damage the fine internal channels of the printhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOnly use cleaning fluid suitable for your printer and edible-printing setup. Never use a printer for edible printing if it has previously contained standard non-edible ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA severely damaged or electrically failed printhead cannot be repaired with cleaning solution — this kit is intended to help with \u003cstrong\u003edried or restricted ink flow and blocked nozzles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jinnys Cakes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57220347756884,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/9980\/1172\/files\/IMG_0104.jpg?v=1789933164","url":"https:\/\/jinnyscakes.com\/products\/canon-edible-printer-printhead-cleaning-kit","provider":"Jinnys Cakes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}