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Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62
E X A 4 0 2 0
Model Name: Rockhopper-46/62
Trouble with Printing
When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display
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• Dots are missing from the printing
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• Clean twice in succession.
• Are the ink tubes filled with ink?
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Carry out initial filling.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 30 minutes after initial filling before printing. Printing quality can
not be assured unless ink filling has been stabilized.
• Print the self-diagnostic “Printing: Nozzle Check Pattern” and the “Test Printing”.
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If the nozzle check pattern is printed normally, go to EXA4060.
• Does the pump motor turn during the cleaning operation?
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Check the connection of pump motor assembly connector and J102 (PUMP) on the main board
assembly.
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Replace the pump motor assembly.
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If the pump motor still does not turn, replace the main board assembly.
• Are the gears and transfer gear shaft broken or badly meshed during the cleaning operation?
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Replace the maintenance station assembly.
• Is the cap assembly spring fallen out or broken?
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If it has fallen out, refit it.
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If it is broken, replace the cap assembly of the maintenance station assembly.
• Is the capping position correct?
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Adjust the capping position, carry out strong cleaning and try again.
• What is the condition of the wiper section?
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Dampen the accessory cleaning cloth slightly with clean water and use it to wipe the surface of
the cleaning wiper. After the wiper has been cleaned, carry out two successive cleanings.
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If it is wet with ink, replace it.
• Are the nozzle surfaces being wiped and rubbed?
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Check how the wiper is fitted and fasten it correctly.
• Does the head that is fitted have a rank that is different from the recorded rank?
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Re-enter the rank of the head correctly.
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No.
Symptom
Sequence
Items to be Confirmed
When No Error is Displayed on the Printer's Liquid Crystal Display
Trouble with Printing
1230
1140
1270
1240
1270
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1250
1390
2050
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PAT1000
2040
R E P
B A C
G O T O R e f . P a g e s
Bad example
Good example
• Cleaning does not cure clogging or
deflection
Clogging: There is a discontinuity in line G of
the “Test Print”.
Deflection: There is a deflection or offset in
the step pattern in line G of
the “Test Print”.
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