The Printer will advise the User when the Scan-Axis System and/or Tubes need to be replaced by displaying a Warning message. The The Warning message is triggered by the following number of cycles:

-6.5 million for the Carriage.
-6.5 million for the Tubes.

The Warning message is followed by a digit 1, 2 or 3, indicating the type of maintenance required.

Printer Maintenance Advised (X)

If BOTH the Scan-Axis System and the Ink Tubes have done more than 6.5 million cycles, then this message will appear on the Front Panel. In this case, you must replace BOTH the Service Preventive Maintenance Kit and the Ink Tubes System (either Dye or UV, depending on which ink system the User has installed).

(3) Printer Maintenance Advised

If ONLY the Scan-Axis System has done more than 6.5 million cycles, then this message will appear on the Front Panel. In this case, you must replace Only the Service Preventive Maintenance Kit.

Ink Tube Maintenance Advised

If ONLY the Ink Tubes have done more than 6.5 million cycles, then this message will appear on the Front Panel. In this case, you must replace ONLY the Ink Tubes System (either Dye or UV, depending on which ink system the User has installed).If the Ink Tubes reach 7 million cycles, they risk breakage. The Printer is stopped and the following message is displayed:

Ink Tube Maintenance Required Now

If the Tubes are not replaced the following message is displayed each time a job is sent to the Printer. To continue without replacing the Tubes, press Enter:

Have Ink Tube Replaced or Risk Printer Damage Contact HP Press ENTER to continue

Replace the Dye Tubes System (See Ink Tubes System).

Parts required for Service Maintenance of the 60" Model are:

-Maintenance Kit - Part Number C6095-60173.
-Dye Ink Tubes System - Part Number C6095-60186.