transforming used richo sg2100n into sublimation - ink discharge service code?

[scuba303]

hi. i bought a used ricoh sg2100. i saw a german blog entry about a service menu item "ink discharge", but it wont't work for my model as they only use 5 digit.
is there any code similiar to 3008003 and 3008004 (the codes for resetting waste collector) for ink discharge?
or is cleaning the right way to switch to sublimation ink?

[Justin]

2100 doesn't have a particularly good track record with sublimation, 3110 is preferred model.

[raydavies]

I have both and have found no difference at all in use. The only difference so far as I can tell is the 3110 has a duplex facility (hence the big hump on the back) and the 2110 doesn't.

I'd recommend using flushing cartridges and printing out a load of colour photos on plain paper until it ceases to print a colour. The downside of this is getting rid of the flushing fluid. The problem is the length of pipe between the ink tank and the printhead.
My fear is a possible reaction between the old ink and the sublimation ink.

Ray