Specifications

Rockhopper 38 – Maintenance Manual
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AP-74038, Rev. 1.1, 25/01/05
No Message Explanation N° Checkpoint Action
1.1 Is the cap assy spring fallen out or
broken?
→ If it has fallen out, refit it.
If it is broken, replace the
cap assy.
1.2 Is the capping position correct?
→ Adjust the capping
position and check that the
ink flows during cleaning.
If ink flows, carry out initial
filling.
1.3 • Are the pump assy tubes
connected to the cap assy tubes?
→ Insert the pump assy
tubes into the cap assy
tubes.
1.4 • Is there any looseness in the
head unit, the flexible cable
keeper unit under the head board,
the ink tubes behind the cartridge
unit, or the SUS pipe connectors
(all four colours K, Y, M and C)?
Check that the O-rings are fitted
properly.
→ Remove the head cover
and check the damper
assemblies at the base of
the tubes for all four black
and color ink tubes.
→ Remove the Y Rail cover
and cartridge cover and
check the flexible cable
keeper unit under the
head board and the sides of
the cartridge.
1.5 • Is there an air leak in the damper
assy shield unit?
→ Replace the damper
assy and check that ink
flows during the cleaning
action.
→ If ink flows, carry out
initial filling.
1.6 • Are the ink tubes damaged
inside the pump assy?
→ Replace the pump assy
and check that ink flows
during the cleaning action.
If ink flows, carry out initial
filling.
1.7 • Is the pump motor turning during
the cleaning action?
→ Check the pump motor
cable connector J102
(PUMP MOT) on the main
board and try again.
Replace the pump motor.
If the pump motor does not
turn after performing the
above tasks, replace the
main board
assy.
1.8 • Was there any mismatching of
gears during the cleaning
operation?
→ Replace the
maintenance station GA
assy.
1 Initial filling is
completed
but no ink
comes out
Initial filling
means to fill the
head with ink to
enable it to print.
1.9 • Was the transfer gear shaft
damaged during cleaning?
→ Replace the
maintenance station GA
assy.