User`s manual

Chapter 15 - Tips and Utilities to Maximize Print Quality
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Version 5.5 Revised January, 2009
When in Doubt, Unplug Everything
Sometimes inkjet printers just get “confused,” especially if you stop them in the middle of a run. If
the printer is suddenly acting abnormally, turn everything OFF and unplug the power cord. Make sure
to disconnect the USB cable between your Fast T-Jet Blazer Express and the computer to end data
transmission that still may be occurring. Leave everything unplugged for a few minutes and then plug it
all back in and start over.
You MUST cancel all print jobs for this to be effective or they may resume printing when you again turn
ON the computer and printer.
Preparing your T-Jet for Downtime
1 to 3 Day Downtime
We recommend you schedule the Automatic Head Cleaning function every 6 to 8 hours using FastRIP.
This will help prevent Print Head and Capping Station issues caused by dried ink, lack of use or a dry
environment. Refer to the following section in this chapter named “Auto Head Cleaning Function” for
more details.
4 to 9 Day Downtime
In the event your printer will sit for more than 1 week without use, you MUST:
Complete all of the Daily Maintenance steps 1.
Remove all of the bulk ink cartridges and replace them with cleaning solution cartridges. 2.
Perform a minimum of 2-3 Power Cleaning Utilities to ush ink from the Ink Lines. Perform as
many Power Cleanings as needed until all of the Ink Lines are
Clear. Then execute one more Power
Cleaning to thoroughly ush the system. Refer to Chapter 8 - SETUP PART 6 - Initialization
Utilities for instructions on executing the Power Cleaning Utility.
Make sure that the Print Head docks securely on to the Capping Station with no visible gaps.3.
Power OFF the printer from the User Interface, ip the Breaker Switch to the OFF position and 4.
unplug the printer from its AC source.
9 Days or More Downtime
If the T-Jet will sit for 9 days or more, please call our technical support department for instructions.