Specifications

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Symptom Possible Causes Remedies Prevention
Images print with large
bands in the print, or only
partial images
Dirty Encoder Strip
Dirty Encoder Sensor (behind the
Print Head Carriage)
Drive Belt and/or Roller have a
the
build up of lint / dirt causing
Drive Belt to slip
Encoder Wheel / Sensor (under
e side to
n knocked
out of position
LHS side cover – opposit
Control Panel) have bee
Clean the Encoder strip (Section 8.6)
Clean the Drive Belt & Driver roller
(Section 8.8)
Check the connections & positioning of
the Encoder Wheel / Sensor – contact
your DTG Dealer / Agent for direction
Undertake regular Printer
Care & Maintenance as
per Section 8
Take care not to forcibly
“bump” the machine
during operation or
transportation
Inconsistent print qu
in the one print jo
ality
b
Air in the Print Head / Dampers
Ink lines
/
Ink levels in Ink Bottles too low
Damaged or poorly seated
damper
(s)
Valves not positioned correctly to
the “on” position
Breather holes on bottles blocked
or partially blocked
Insufficient siphon established
after filling / re-filling inks, or
after longer periods of printer
inactivity
Ink “starvation”
Check Valve positioning (Section
Reference source no
Error!
t found.)
Inspect Ink Bottle tops & ensure the
n & free of ink
breather holes are clea
build up
Fill Ink Bottles to between 50% and 75%
Clean Wiper Blade & Capping Ass
(Section 8.5
embly
Ensure Dampers are seated correctly on
the Print Head (see Section Error!
Referenc
e source not found.)
Inspect Dampers for damage, replace
where necessary
Check Damper connection to the Ink
Tube – ensure small black o-ring is fixed
Undertake regular Printer
Care & Maintenanc
e as
per Section 8
on”
nitial or subsequent
INK FILLs, or after longer
periods of printer
Establish a good “siph
after i
inactivity by running a
few Head Cleans.