Seiko Group IP-6600 manual When a Print Error Occurs, Symptom Possible cause Corrective measure

When a Print Error Occurs

This section explains how to solve print quality problems. Take appropriate measures according to the symptoms.

Measures to solve print quality problems when a print error occurs

Symptom	Possible cause	Corrective measure
	Blank data is transmitted.	Check print data.
A blank sheet of paper is		Use the printer in the specified
	The environmental conditions do not	environmental conditions (temperature
output or the printed	meet the printer specifications.	and humidity). (See "Section 1,
drawing is faded.
		Environmental Conditions".)
	The paper is set incorrectly.	Check the paper settings.
	Foreign objects are attached to the	Clean the head from the CLEANING
Parts of a drawing are	head.	menu.
missing or the print is	The low printing ratio pattern is printed	Set the head mode to HILIGHT
unclear.
	continuously at high temperature	PRIORITY.
	environment.
	The paper is loaded upside down.	Check whether the paper is loaded
		correctly.
The print is blurred.	The paper is set incorrectly.	Check the paper settings.
	The media edge guard or FAN	Set than correctly.
	positioning bar is not set correctly
		Check whether the leading edge of the
	The leading edge of the paper is curled.	paper is curled. If it is curled, cut the
		leading edge.
The print is stained.
	The paper is slightly folded or winkled.	If it is wrinkled, feed the paper and cut
		off the wrinkled part of the paper.
	The platen is stained.	Clean the platen, referring to "Section
		2, Inspecion & Maintenance".
Parts of a drawing are	Environment temperature.	Use the printer in the specified
missing at print start.		environmental conditions.
Parts of a drawing are
missing even when the	The nozzle is clogged.	Perform the fill cap operation.
cleaning is performed
repeatedly.
Poor print cannot be		Be sure whether the cap and wiper are
improved even when the	The cap or wiper is stained.	stained.
cleaning is performed.		If they are stained, clean them.

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