Epson Fast T-Jet 3 PLUS, User Manual

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T-Jet3 PLUS User’s Manual
Version 1.1 Revised July, 2008
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Important Note: When fi rst installing the Adjustable Shelf, secure it at its lowest
position. (Make sure you remove the White protective tape covering the shelf)
All T-Jet’s utilize the effects of gravity to pull ink
through the Print Head. The level at which the bulk
system sits has a direct correlation to how well the
ink fl ows. In extreme cases ink can fl ow back into
the bulk system if the shelf is not adjusted properly.
It is important to understand that as you increase
elevation there is a decrease in gravity. That is why if
you are living at a higher elevation (beyond a couple
thousand feet of Sea Level), raising the Adjustable
Shelf will be necessary to help gravity do its job.
During operation, the following three conditions may occur, requiring
adjustment of the shelf.
When the Print Head is not receiving enough ink (Ink Starvation) •
When Ink migrates completely back into the bottles •
When ink levels drop below 1/4 of the bottle, print quality is starts to •
diminish.
Solution - Raise the Adjustable Shelf slightly and continue to raise the shelf as the
ink level drops from use. You can raise the Adjustable Shelf as far as possible as
long as ink doesn’t start dripping from the Print Head.
Waste Bottle Installation with Shelf Bracket
The Waste Bottle Shelf Bracket must be installed to hold
the Waste Ink Bottle. The Shelf Bracket is positioned
behind the T-Jet3 PLUS where the Ink Line Tubes exit.
To install the Shelf Bracket, remove the two screws from
the side of the Print Bed as identi fi ed on the right.
Using a Phillips head screwdriver and the shelf screws
(supplied); fasten the Shelf Bracket to the side of the
Print Bed.
The Waste Ink Bottle has 2 ink line tube inserts located
on the cap. Loosen the nut of the insert by turning it to
the left (counter-clockwise), allowing the ink line tube
to be inserted. Turn the nut to the right (clockwise) to
tighten upon the tube.