Specifications
Rockhopper 38 – Maintenance Manual
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AP-74038, Rev. 1.1, 25/01/05
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1.1 • Was the printing done
immediately after initial
filling?
→ Wait at least 30 minutes
after initial filling before
printing. Printing quality can
not be assured unless ink
filling has been stabilized.
1.2 • Is the capping
position correct?
→ Adjust the capping
position, carry out strong
cleaning and try again.
1.3 • Are the fans working
normally according to
the self-diagnostic
“Examination/Fans”?
→ Check the connectors
between fan assy, fan cable
assy and main board assy.
Fan cable A assy is J115
(FAN1) on the main board
Fan cable B assy is J116
(FAN2) on the main board
Fan cable C assy is J117
(FAN3) on the main board
→ Replace fan assy
→ Replace Fan cable A
assy, Fan cable B assy, Fan
cable C assy.
1.4 • Is the shielding
material securely
attached in the proper
positions? Shield
material GA-A, shield
GA-B, shield GA-C
→ Re-attach in the proper
positions.
1.5 • If the media in
question is roll paper,
does the scroller turn
freely?
→ Adjust the position of the
scroller bearing so that it
turns freely.
1.6 • Is the X speed
reduction belt tension
adjusted to the
prescribed value?
→ Adjust the X belt tension
(prescribed value is 4.2 kg).
1.7 • Is the X speed
reduction pulley set
screw loose?
→ Tighten it securely.
1.8 • What is the condition
of the wiper section?
→ Dampen the accessory
cleaning cloth slightly with
clean water and use it to
wipe the surface of the
cleaning wiper. After the
wiper has been cleaned,
carry out two successive
cleanings.
→ If it is wet with ink,
replace it.
1.9 • Are the nozzle
surfaces being wiped
and rubbed?
→ Carry out repairs.
→ Replace the wiper.
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• Printing becomes shaded.
• The image contains blurs.
• Transverse lines appear to be split.
• Black and white lines appear in the
printed image (Not including gaps in
the step patterns in locations 1G to
7G of the test pattern)
If dots are missing, go to page 208
1.10 • Is the T-fence (timing
fence) dirty?
→ Clean it.
→ If the T fence is severely
soiled and can not be
cleaned, replace it.