KODAK 1200i WIDE-FORMAT PRINTING SYSTEM
Printer Maintenance
When a Print Head is Replaced:
A. Check for air bubbles in the ink delivery line after replacing a print head:
-Perform an “Access Cartridge”
-Check for air segments of more than 5mm in length in the ink tubes; air bubbles are acceptable but LARGE air segments are NOT acceptable.
Perfect | Air bubbles acceptable | NOT ACCEPTABLE |
-If necessary, perform an ink load on ink lines which contain large air segments. Air bubbles will be removed by a System Prime (must have new service station and f/w 1.5.0 or greater already installed).
-Select Utility Menu - Prime Menu - Serv. Station Menu – System Prime. The System Prime will take approximately 60 seconds to complete; all bubbles should be removed.
B. If air segments remain or ink line is completely empty:
-Install the Plug Bar and attach the ink line fitting to right side plate septum fitting; remove the Print head and replace it with the Ink Load cartridge.
-Select Utility Menu - Prime Menu - Serv. Station Menu - Pump On (hold button for 15 seconds).
- If thisproblem appears frequently after removing and installing multiple print heads, then septum may need replacement (contact
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