Black Ink

[kroger]

Is there any way I can fix the black issue? I manually cleaned it and did a medium clean. I have replaced a few black printheads. (More than I would like). This printhead was replaced in the spring I think. So not that old. I can print black much better than what my test print shows. Any suggestions?

 

[Solventinkjet]

If your head is already deflecting after such a short time you might just need a new cap top. It might not be sealing well which causes the nozzles to dry out and fail to recover during cleanings. I'd probably throw a new cap in, do a head soak, and then run a strong cleaning. That should help if not fix the issue.

 

[kroger]

Thanks. I will try that. I was also told to make sure the ink cartridges are within expiry date.

 

[ikarasu]

The reason you can print black better than your test print, is your test print is only using 100% Black. When you print black via your rip, it's adding other colors...the other colors will hide the banding better. Thats why you'll see in the guitar picture, the black is fine.



I second the cap-top... Apparently roland recommends replacing them every 6 months - seems a little quick to me, but I imagine most people here never change their cap tops, so its still likely due for one?