NovaJet 500/630/700 Series Service Manual

Cleaning the flex cable contact area is very important due to the ease of which this area can become dirty. The flex for the yellow cartridge is deceiving because it is not readily apparent that it is dirty. This also causes the cartridges to not receive all of the electrical signals for a proper firing of the jets. This can be seen as a misfiring of the cartridge.

NOTE

Care should be used when handling the flex cable con- tact area. Avoid touching the contact area because the oils on your skin can contaminate the area and result in misfiring of the inkjets.

Clean the flex cable contacts by gently dabbing the area with a cotton swab soaked with NovaKlean™.

Clean and Inspect Stepper Motor Gears

The stepper motor gears can become dirty and after time if not cleaned up, it could cause wide banding in the print. This will reduce the quality of the intended output. Clean the motor gears with a stiff brush to knock off any debris. A cotton swab soaked NovaKlean™ can be used to remove any ink that may have accumulated on the gears.

Clean and Inspect MPWA

Foreign material on the MPWA could short out electrical signals being developed on the MPWA and cause erroneous prints or even damage to the MPWA. All electrical circuits should be free of foreign material, especially those materials with conductive properties.

Clean the MPWA by blowing the objects away or gently brush them aside with a soft brush if required.

Inspect the MPWA for any damage to the board, connections, or any of the components on the board. Replace board if inspection reveals any damage or flaws that could effect the function of the MPWA.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance 3-7

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Kodak 500, 630, 700 service manual Clean and Inspect Stepper Motor Gears, Clean and Inspect Mpwa