4. PEN FAILURE ANALYSIS
4.1 Trouble Shooting Guide
There are several things that can be done to recover damaged cartridges. The following list acts to troubleshoot any problems that may appear.
Problem | Example |
| Action |
Cartridge will not print |
| ? Check to make sure the | |
“Sheet is blank even after it |
| tape is off of the | |
|
| printhead | |
| has gone underneath | ? | Re- insert the cartridge |
| cartridge(s).” |
| into the carriage |
|
| ? | Install a new print |
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| cartridge |
White streaks in text or |
| ? | Re- insert the cartridge |
graphics |
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| into the carriage |
|
| ? Wet wipe and purge the | |
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| cartridge (There are |
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| clogged nozzles.) |
|
| ? | Clean the interconnects |
|
| ? Insert a new print | |
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| cartridge |
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