Service manual
Stylus Pro 10600 Field Repair Guide 7/29/04
Image Quality Diagnosis and Repair Printer Component, Software Item, LCD Display, Printer Button Page 73.
Smudge:
1. Clean the Paper Feed Rollers.
1.1 (Ink or dirt accumulation)
2. Ensure the Print Head is in the cap position while loading paper.
2.1 (Paper contact with the Print Head during loading)
3. Increase Suction to Normal or feed paper an extra 3 inches.
3.1 (To much curl on the leading edge of the media for the Suction Fan to over come, results in contact
between the media and the Print Head)
Drop of Ink:
1. Inspect the Ink Supply Tubes for damage (Leakage).
2. Inspect Dampers for correct installation or damage (Leakage).
2.1 Inspect the O-ring inside the Joint Screw (fitting that joins the Ink Supply Tube to the Damper).
2.1.1 Look for a deformed O-ring caused by over tightening the Joint Screw
Paint Brush Effect: Ink saturated fibers on the Printhead being dragged across the media.
3. Clean the edges (metal) of the Print Head (DO NOT touch the Print Head nozzle area)
3.1 Clean Cap, Wiper Blade, and Wiper Cleaner Assembly
Note: Look for fibers from cotton or rag based media, attracted to the Print Head and saturated with ink.
It collects and drops onto the media.
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