o
Is paper being handled appropriately?
If the following points are not observed when
handling paper, small amounts of dust and lint may
stick to the paper surface and cause ink drops in the
print results.
❏
Do not place exposed paper directly on the floor.
Paper should be rewound and inserted in its
original packaging for storage.
❏
Do not carry paper with the paper surface
pressed against clothing. Handle paper in its
individual packaging until just before loading
the paper in the printer.
o
Has any lint adhered to the nozzle surface of
the print head?
If any lint adheres to the nozzle surface of the print
head, some ink may drop from the lint. If some ink
drops onto the print results even after performing
head cleaning, clean the print head using the Head
Maintenance Kit.
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“Using the Head Maintenance Kit” on page 57
Feeding or ejecting problems
Unable to feed or eject paper.
o
Is the paper loaded in the correct position?
See the following for the correct paper loading
positions.
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“Loading Roll Paper” on page 25
If the paper is loaded correctly, check the condition of
the paper that you are using.
o
Is the paper creased or folded?
Do not use old paper or paper with folds in it. Always
use new paper.
o
Is the paper too thick or too thin?
Check that the paper specifications are compatible
with this printer. For information about the paper
types and appropriate settings, see the
documentation supplied with the paper, or contact
the dealer of the paper or the manufacturer of the RIP.
o
Is paper jammed in the printer?
Open the printer cover of the printer and check that
there are no paper jams or foreign objects in the
printer. If paper is jammed, see "Paper jams" below
and clear the jammed paper.
o
Is the paper suction too strong?
If you continue to have problems with ejected paper,
try lowering the Paper Suction (the amount of suction
used to keep the paper on the paper feed path).
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Roll paper jam
To remove jammed paper, follow the steps below:
A
Turn off the printer.
B
Turn the printer on.
After a pause, the message
Open printer cover
then tear off and remove
will appear in the
display.
C
Open the printer cover and move the print head
away from the jam.
D
Pull the paper over any torn or crinkled areas and
cut it using scissors or a third-party cutter.
E
Remove the paper via the paper feed slot or the
eject slot.
F
After removing the paper, close the printer cover
and press the
Z
button.
G
Perform a nozzle check.
Inspect the printed pattern and perform head
cleaning if necessary.
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