Specifications
Rockhopper 38 – Maintenance Manual
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AP-74038, Rev. 1.1, 25/01/05
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1.11 • Does the head that is
fitted have a rank that
is different from the
recorded rank?
→ Re-enter the rank of the
black head correctly.
→ Re-enter the rank of the
color head correctly.
1.12 • 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.
1.13 • 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
assy.
→ If the pump motor does
not turn after performing the
above tasks, replace the
main board assy.
1.14 • During the cleaning
operation, was there
any mismatching or
damage to the gears or
transfer gear
shaft?
→ Replace the maintenance
station GA assy.
1.15 • Has the cap assy
spring fallen out or
been broken?
→ If a part has fallen out,
refit it.
→ Replace the cap assy or
maintenance station.
1.16 • Has ink dried on the
surface of the print
head and inside the
nozzles?
→ Use the self-diagnostic
“Adjustment/Head Cleaning”
to clean the print head, carry
out initial filling with
“Adjustment/Head Rank
Input” and try again.
→ Clean the head nozzle
face.
CAUTION: Wait at least 30 minutes after initial filling
before printing. Printing quality can
not be assured unless ink filling has been stabilized.
1.17 • Is the print head assy
damaged?
Damaged head
replacement.
→ Replace the black print
head assy.
→ Replace the color print
head assy.
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• Many satellites (unwanted dots)
• The printing has whiskers
• Printed lines appear blurred (printing
is dirty)
1.18 • The main board assy
may be damaged.
→ Replace it.