3. Operation
3-1-2-1. Test Print
There are the following Test Patterns saved in the printer. Use these Test Patters properly to find out the
solution. Some Test Patterns are saved in [Solid Print] of Advanced Menu. See the below pages.
No.
Menu Print
Position
Description
1
Nozzle Check Color
2
Nozzle Check White
Right top of 14x1
Confirms the missing nozzles (positions and
numbers) of each Print Head.
3
Standard 600 Color
4
Standard 600 White
5
Standard 1200 Color
6
Standard 1200 White
Right top of 14x16
Confirms the print quality of each Print Head.
Print this pattern to confirm the alignment (position)
of the Print Heads after you install.
Confirm the print quality by investigating the output of
this pattern if the printer has some issues: confirm the
difference with both 600dpi / 1200dpi.
7
Whiteness
Center top of 14x16
Confirms the whiteness with White Ink. Print on
pretreated cloth before you start production.
This is for reconfirming the whiteness after you
execute Daily Maintenance White, or other
maintenance.
8
Head Test Color
9 Head
Test
White
Center top of 14x16
Confirms the position of the damaged Print Head(s).
3-1-2-2. Maintenance Parts Exchange
The regular maintenance e.g. cleaning the inside and replacing the Maintenance Parts are necessary to keep
the printer in good conditions. Poor maintenance will surely cause serious issues, for example the printed
materials may be spoiled by dirty waste ink, poor print quality may produce bad prints, or even the machine
may be seriously damaged.
Explain the importance of the Maintenance and the how in installation the printer.
Generally an operator will exchange the Maintenance Parts to new when the open the new Ink Cartridge, the
warning message “Exchange Maintenance Parts” is indicated when the print volume is small, or the operator
will not care at all.
The warning message will soon turn to Error (error code: 1201) without proper maintenance and the printer
stops the operation, to prevent serious damage to the printer without the proper maintenance.
Error
Warning
Execute the necessary maintenance when those messages are indicated:
Replace the Wiper Cleaners to new
Clean the Caps and Wipers
Replace the Flushing Felt and Flushing Sponge to new
Replace the Fan Filter to new
Replace the Carriage Felts to new
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