I replaced my LCLM printed head a month ago, in Monday this week it was causing streaking in my prints. I replaced it again, now it's Friday and the same thing is happening with the brand new print head. Not sure what I can do to fix this other than having a tech come. Any ideas ?
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balstestrat
Problem Solver
When have you last changed the ink cartridge?
I changed light cyan on Monday, I haven't changed my light magenta yet. It's low but has 25 milliliters left. I've never had this issue when my ink was low so not sure that is the reason
balstestrat
Problem Solver
I would definitely start with replacing that LM cartridge. Them maybe insert one of the older printheads and do a bunch of LM-LC cleanings to move some ink in the line.
Purging the line by syringe would be best but maybe 20-30 cleanings would do something similar. Only then try to work with the newest printhead again. Which you also probably have to clean bunch of times to get the air out.
Purging the line by syringe would be best but maybe 20-30 cleanings would do something similar. Only then try to work with the newest printhead again. Which you also probably have to clean bunch of times to get the air out.
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When you get to 50 ml Pull the cartridge, Verify that the cart has Ink. If so then Weigh it and calculate the correct number.
Run a few more small Jobs and then trash it.. 50 and below is the automatic change the cartridge number.
The risk of you trashing out $200 of media aint worth trying to run a cartridge dry. It is a Bad Practice and you are going
the get spanked sooner than later.
Our profession has waste and some jobs have a lot of waste. Your price to the customer includes the waste.
It is what it is.
Printhead Doctor has exceptional Inks and they always produce better numbers on the printer, a lot better.
You will need to buy the HP Opto, but dial that 'ish back.
Run a few more small Jobs and then trash it.. 50 and below is the automatic change the cartridge number.
The risk of you trashing out $200 of media aint worth trying to run a cartridge dry. It is a Bad Practice and you are going
the get spanked sooner than later.
Our profession has waste and some jobs have a lot of waste. Your price to the customer includes the waste.
It is what it is.
Printhead Doctor has exceptional Inks and they always produce better numbers on the printer, a lot better.
You will need to buy the HP Opto, but dial that 'ish back.