Read This Section Whenever You Face a Problem (FAQ)
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Chapter 3 Appendix
Problem
Items to check
Action
Page
Colors are
unstable or
uneven
Did you shake the ink
cartridges before installing
them?
Shake new ink cartridges 50 times (about 15
seconds) before you install them.
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"3. Insert the Ink
Cartridges for the
Respective Colors" (First
Step Guide)
Has the printer been used
for a long time?
If, during use, the white ink concentration
becomes low, use the [CIRCULATE INK] function.
•
“Restoring the White Ink
Concentration” (p. 60)
Was printing paused
partway through?
When printing is paused, the coloring at the
seam may be altered when printing resumes.
Avoid pausing printing. With the factory default
settings, printing pauses when an ink cartridge
becomes empty. Printing may also pause when
data is not sent from the computer quickly
enough. We recommend not performing any
other tasks with the computer while printing is
in progress.
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Is the printer installed in a
level and stable location?
Never install the machine in a location where it
is tilted or where it may wobble or experience vi-
bration. These factors may lead to dot drop-out
or reduced printing quality.
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Are the operating param-
eters set to appropriate
values?
Depending on the setting of the [PERIODIC CL.]
menu, uneven colors may occur. If the setting
has been changed, try restoring it to its default
value.
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“Preventing Soiling
and Dot Drop-Out by
Cleaning during Printing”
(p. 24)
Is the printer being used in
a location subject to severe
changes in the operating
environment?
Large fluctuations in temperature or humidity
while printing is in progress may cause the
colors to change partway through printing.
When printing, use the machine in a location
where the temperature and humidity are stable.
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Are the settings for the
[PRESET] menu item
appropriate?
If the settings selected with the [PRESET] menu
item are not suitable for the type of media,
printing may be adversely affected. Choose
settings optimized to the media you are using.
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“Saving Frequently Used
Media Sizes (Preset
Function)” (p. 6)
The media
becomes soiled
when printed
Are the print heads dirty?
The following may cause ink to drip on the
media during printing.
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Buildup of fibrous dust (lint) around the print
heads
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Ink transferred to the print heads due to
rubbing against the media
If this happens, perform manual cleaning. We
recommend carrying out periodic cleaning of
the heads.
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Is the humidity too low?
Use the machine in an environment with a
humidity of 35 to 80%RH (no condensation).
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