Wiper Blade: Typically, the wiper blade is positioned next to the capping station and performs the initial step in printhead cleaning. It scrapes off residual waste ink from the printhead nozzles before they are sealed by the capping station's pad. A wiper blade that isn't regularly cleaned can result in a clogged printhead and suboptimal printing quality.

Sealing Pad: The sealing pad is a crucial component of the capping mechanism. During printhead sealing, it comes into direct contact with the printhead nozzles and can accumulate ink residues. Regular cleaning to remove these buildups helps maintain the pad's cleanliness and reduces the risk of printhead clogging.

Waste Ink Pad: The waste ink pad is typically located at the bottom of the capping station. It functions as a collector, absorbing waste ink from both the wiper blade and the sealing pad, and then directing it to the waste ink bottle. Each waste ink pad has a pre-set maximum usage limit. Once this limit is reached, the pad requires replacement or reset.

The maintenance of the capping station primarily involves cleaning ink residues from both the wiper blade and the sealing pad. As highlighted in most Procolored tutorials, it is highly recommended to use a moisturizing cleanser rather than alcohol for this cleaning. Unlike water or moisturizing cleansers, alcohol evaporates more quickly and can accelerate the drying of ink residues, potentially leading to nozzle clogging issues.