Swiftcolor SCC-4000D Ink Cartridge | Cyan | 7710004CFCAC

SwiftColor SCC-4000D Printer Inks

• Swiftcolor SCC-4000D Ink Cartridge | Magenta
• Swiftcolor SCC-4000D Ink Cartridge | Cyan
• Swiftcolor SCC-4000D Ink Cartridge | Yellow
• Swiftcolor SCC-4000D Ink Cartridge | Black

Canon CX-G6400 Printer Inks

• Swiftcolor CX-G6400 Ink Cartridge | Yellow
• Swiftcolor CX-G6400 Ink Cartridge | Magenta
• Swiftcolor CX-G6400 Ink Cartridge | Cyan
• Swiftcolor CX-G6400 Ink Cartridge | Black

SwiftColor Maintenance Cartridge

• Swiftcolor SCC-4000D/CX-G6400 Maintenance Cartridge

SwiftColor SCC-4000D Datasheet

• Click here to download the SwiftColor SCC-4000D Datasheet

Canon CX-G6400 Datasheet

• Click here to download the Canon CX-G6400 Datasheet

Drivers

• Click here to download the SwiftColor SCC-4000D Driver
• Click here to download the Canon CX-G6400 Driver

Cleaning Best Practices for the Swiftcolor SCC-4000D/Canon CX-G6400

1) Keep the printer in the “safe operating zone” (prevents clogs, jams, and condensation)

• Run it in the recommended environment: 15–30°C and 10–80% RH, no condensation.
• Avoid rapid temperature changes (e.g., cold van → warm room). If it’s brought in from cold, let it sit ~1 hour to acclimatise before use to reduce internal condensation risk.
• Keep dust down & airflow up: avoid dusty areas and don’t block ventilation ports (heat build‑up can cause faults).
• Stable, level surface: don’t place it on wobbly/inclined surfaces or where it’s exposed to vibration.

Why it matters: most “mystery” print issues on these printers come from condensation, dust ingestion, and temperature/humidity drift — all of which accelerate nozzle clogging and feed errors.

2) Media handling: the fastest way to protect feed rollers + print quality

Use the right media types and keep it clean

• Use recommended/appropriate media (matte/glossy coated stocks, envelopes, plastic cards) and match driver settings to the media — wrong media/settings can cause poor results and transport staining.
• SwiftColor documentation specifically recommends exclusive paper for the colour card printer to prevent bleed/blur and reduce the chance of printer trouble.

Load correctly to prevent skew & jams

• Fan/flap new stacks and align edges before loading.
• Don’t exceed the load limit mark; if you see feed errors, reduce stack height.
• Don’t press the side guide too tightly against the stack (can cause jams).

Manage the output stack (especially glossy/high coverage)

• With high‑density images or glossy paper, the stack may not align well and can jam — remove printed sheets from the auto stacker frequently.

3) Printhead health (most important “care” area)

Print regularly (or the head can dry)

• Canon guidance notes the printhead can dry/clog if the printer isn’t used for a long time, so periodic printing helps keep nozzles healthy.

Use cleaning levels correctly (light → medium → strong)

• If prints are faint, it can be paper dust/dust clogging the nozzles; perform Light / Medium / Strong cleaning depending on results.
• Don’t touch anything during cleaning, and note cleaning cannot run during a print job or while an error is active.
• Cleaning consumes ink, so only do it when needed (don’t “clean on a schedule” unless you actually have symptoms).
• If Strong cleaning doesn’t solve it, the documentation advises the printhead may require replacement or further troubleshooting.

Best practice:

1. Run a test print / inspect output
2. Try Light cleaning first
3. Escalate to Medium only if needed
4. Use Strong as the last step because of ink use

4) Feed roller / transport cleaning (use the cleaning card method correctly)

When you see inconsistent feeding, slipping, or dust build‑up, the SCC‑4000D cleaning card procedure is a safe way to clean transport surfaces:

• Set driver Paper Size to Business Card 91.0 × 55.0 mm.
• In Special Settings, set “Ink Pre-fire On The Paper” = OFF.
• Prepare the cleaning card by peeling only the centre of the release liner and run a blank print with the card loaded as shown.

Why it matters: paper dust and debris are explicitly called out as contributors to nozzle/print issues; keeping the feed path clean improves both feeding and print consistency.

5) Ink tank care (prevents drying, recognition errors, and head damage)

Canon CX‑G6400 guidance includes several strong “do’s/don’ts” that are excellent practice for both models:

• Replace ink tanks quickly when swapping to avoid drying.
• Don’t remove an ink tank unless you have to replace it (unnecessary removal can accelerate wear/issues).
• Store ink tanks cool and dry; avoid high temperatures.
• For best results, use ink within six months of purchase.
• The printer may stop before the tank is completely empty to protect print quality; expect a small amount of ink remaining in replaced tanks.

6) Maintenance cartridge (waste ink): handling rules that prevent leaks

• Replace when indicated (“maintenance cartridge full”).
• Do not leave the printer with the maintenance cartridge removed for a long time.
• Do not insert/remove it except when replacing.
• Handle used cartridges carefully:

1. Avoid dropping or storing at an angle to prevent ink leakage and staining.
2. Put used cartridges in the provided bag and seal before disposal (follow local regs).

7) Shutdown, long idle periods, and storage

If the printer won’t be used for a long period:

1. Remove paper from the feeder tray to prevent discoloration, and store it sealed (bag/box) away from heat/humidity/light.
2. Disconnect power and interface cables.

8) Moving or shipping (protects the ink system and prevents transit leaks)

Normal “prep for shipping” method (recommended)

• Use the Service Utility and select [Shipping the printer] to return ink from the ink path to tanks, then follow the prompts (includes removing ink tanks and completing the drainage cycle).
• Remove ink tanks while shipping.
• Do NOT remove the maintenance cartridge while shipping.
• Avoid interrupting the procedure (opening doors etc.) until the completion message appears, otherwise it can fail.

If ink is leaking

• The shipping doc stresses do not tilt the printer, protect floors/clothing, and use absorbent materials as needed to minimise leakage risk.

Practical “Best Care” Routine (simple & effective)

Daily / before a big print run

• Keep the printer in the recommended temp/humidity range; avoid sudden temperature changes.
• Verify media and driver settings match; don’t overload tray.

Weekly (or when feeding becomes inconsistent)

• Run the cleaning card procedure (correct paper size + pre-fire OFF).

When print quality drops (faint / missing colour)

• Run Light cleaning, then escalate only if needed; remember cleaning uses ink.

If the printer is idle for long periods

• Remove paper, store paper sealed, disconnect cables; print periodically if possible to avoid dry nozzles.