MUTOH Rockhopper 38, Maintenance Manual

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Rockhopper 38 – Maintenance Manual
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AP-74038, Rev. 1.1, 25/01/05
7.2.3 Tilt of the Print Head Adjustment (Black)
Caution:
When the Print Head Assembly is to be replaced, the Head must first be cleaned.
Otherwise air bubbles and clogged ink will prevent proper printing.
Caution:
Avoid touching, knocking or rubbing the nozzle face of the Print Head Assembly.
Caution:
Each Print Head Assembly has a “rank” that has a major effect on the ejection of
ink. Entering a wrong rank will adversely affect the life of the head and the emission
of inks. “Rank” is inscribed on the print head assembly (see diagram on right). The
value to be input is a 5-digit number.
When the Print Head (Black) and the Head Cable (Black) are removed, make the following adjustments in
Diagnostic Mode.
“Capping Position Adjustment”
“Head Rank Input”
“Head Nozzle Verification”
“Black Head Tilt Verification”
“Color Head Tilt Verification”
“Repeatability Printing Positioning”
“CW Adjustment”
“Flush Pointer Adjustment”
“Front and Cutter to Head Distance Adjustments”
Step 1 :
Run Diagnostic Mode.
Step 2 :
Lower the Pressure Lever and select “Adjustment”.
Step 3 :
After initialization, load media on the printer.
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f the Print Head is not replaced or removed, go to Step 7.
Step 4 :
Implement the “Capping Position Adjustment”. (Refer to “Adjusting the Capping Position”)