Kodak 4800 manual Ink cartridges do not fire properly

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Ink cartridges do not fire properly

Be sure that cartridges and the service station are cleaned periodically to maintain good print quality. (See the Maintenance Guide.)

Cartridges may wear out after extended use. Try replacing the cartridge.

Store cartridges in a sealed container at room temperature when not in use for extended periods of time.

Make sure the protective tape is removed from the cartridges.

Remove the cartridge and reinstall it, or clean the electrical contact on the cartridge and carrier. Be sure it is clean and dry. Be sure the cartridge is seated properly. (See the Quick Start Guide.)

Check that ink is being fed through the delivery lines. If necessary, use the NovaPrime to pull ink out of the nozzle plate to remove trapped air bubbles.

Be sure the ink reservoirs are not empty.

Cartridges leaking

Check that reservoirs are not overfilled.

Ensure needle assembly is tightly fastened on top of cartridge.

Ensure lines are primed and filled with ink.

Various nozzles are clogged or stop firing

Repeat prime several times.

Remove, clean, and reinstall cartridge; repeat prime. Do not use alcohol on the jet area.

Clean service station; clean cartridge again; repeat prime.

Clean cartridge electrical contacts using a cotton swab moistened with water. Dry contact. Repeat prime. Do not use acetone or any other harsh cleaner as this may cause damage to the flex cable.

Nozzle may have failed. Replace cartridge. Check for nozzle clogs by using the NovaPrime on the cartridge nozzle plate.

Check to see whether spray from printing has contaminated the flex contact. Remove the cartridge and wipe the carriage flex and cartridge flex with a cotton swab moistened with water.

Troubleshooting E-6

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Contents Reference Guide Warranty FCC Statement U.S.A VDE statement Industry CanadaVcci Japan Material safety data sheet General operating safetyPrinter Disposal Dryer safety Manual conventionsOther reference materials Contents Installing additional memory Printing with 4800 Series printers Introduction1Obtaining quality results Use the Correct Inks and MediaCaring for Media Operating Environment Caring for your ink and cartridgesChoose the right media Choose the correct printing modeCaring for your media Use the right softwareOriginal Image Type Nine Factors that Affect Print QualityScan Resolution Original Image Clarity and ColorScanner Type Post Scanning Color Correction and Sharpening RIP Diffusion/Dither Patterns RIP Color ProfileCartridge Preparation and Alignment Ink and MediaPrinter options Cartridge setTo choose the cartridge set DPI Choosing print mode optionsTo choose the color mode Color modeQuality modes To choose print qualityTo choose dpi Dots per inchTo change the number of passes Print passesCarriage speed To set the carriage speedTo change the print direction Print directionChoosing feed media options End of mediaTo set end of media Media counterTo enter a media length value To display the current value To reset the media counterTo print the current value Choosing paper optionsTo choose supply type Supply TypeMedia standard To choose the media standardMedia Sizes and Maximum Printing Areas for Rollfeed Media Media Sizes and Maximum Printing Areas for Sheet Media Cut sheet maximum printing area MarginsTo set auto-load delay Auto-Load DelayTo set margins Auto-CutTo set Auto-Cut Delay Auto-Cut DelayDelay Status To reset counter to zero and initiate Auto-CutTo save user setup Defining user setupSave Media To turn off Save MediaChoosing a language To use a previously saved user settingTo choose a language Choosing ink optionsTo turn on the wiper Press Setup Menu/Paper Option Menu/Auto-WipeTo set the dryer LCD ContrastTo set LCD contrast Returning to the default settings Printing the settingsUser Settings Default Other Options Printer Default SettingsTo access HP-GL/2 features Accessing HP-GL/2 featuresHP-GL/2 options Printing vector dataPalette select To choose a palette typeControl Rotation To set controlTo rotate the image ReprintsInk reduction To set ink reductionNesting Nest wait time To enable nestingTo define nesting wait time To enable the ink limitInk limit HP-GL/2 Test FileDimm installation Installing additional memoryAcceptable Dimm sizes To remove the right coverTo remove the Dimm To install the new DimmMedia Roll Parameters Technical informationTechnical information B-2 Main menu at a glance Menu treeMain menu L lFeed media menu L lEnglish, Metric Setup menu at a glanceSetup menu Print Mode Menu L l HP-GL/2 Menu User Setup Menu L l Utility menu at a glance 32.00 34.00 33.00 defaultUtility menu Calibration Menu Service Menu Error messages Error MessagesCartridge Errors Following table shows cartridge-related error messages TroubleshootingE Troubleshooting quick listIsolating problems Printer Health Be sure the paper feed option is set to Takeup Fore Performing this Step Cannot draw ink during initial siphon Ink cartridges do not fire properly Ink spills on the flex cable Overall print quality is poor Calibrate cartridges Steps to Minimize Ghosting Parasitic Suppression Perform color calibration. See the Quick Start Guide Data Transfer Troubleshooting E-13 Application Software Customer Technical Support Calling for Help
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4800 specifications

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