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Rockhopper print head problem after change
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No Name
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Thanks, but I did a test by using the other head cable (from the 2nd head) and still the same result.
Any other ideas?
No Name
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Did you cross the cables over as this can destroy a head?
What do you mean, cross over?
I removed the cable from the 2nd head that works fine and installed it to the 1st head and the problem remains.
I also tried both heads on the 2nd head "slot" and they both work fine. So the heads are ok.
The problem needs to be somewhere else.
No Name
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So if you put the black head on a different channel it will work?
Yes, works fine.
If you plug the two cables on the head the wrong way round it will fry the head.
Are you saying that the data cable is a "one way street"?
Oh, just to make sure we´re talking about the same printer, it´s Rockhopper 46" with 6 colors (1st and 2nd heads are similar).
Yes, works fine.
If you plug the two cables on the head the wrong way round it will fry the head.
Are you saying that the data cable is a "one way street"?
Oh, just to make sure we´re talking about the same printer, it´s Rockhopper 46" with 6 colors (1st and 2nd heads are similar).
No Name
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Just realised and edited on the previous.
No Name
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No, it has dx2 heads.
No Name
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I´m afraid too that it might be head board failure.
The cable would be easy and cheap to check, but our dealer doesn´t carry those cables anymore (here in Finland) so it would be a long wait to get one.
Do you know any supplies in the U.K. who might have them?
You proofed it are not the cables by placing head 1 on spot of head 2 where it worked fine.
So two things head board.
http://www.digiprint-supplies.com/rj-6100-46-head-board-assy-de-34456.html
or main pcb
Paco
So two things head board.
http://www.digiprint-supplies.com/rj-6100-46-head-board-assy-de-34456.html
or main pcb
Paco
No Name
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I sure hope it´s the head board and not pcb.
I just yesterday (sunday) ordered one (and a cable to be sure that´s not the problem) from digiprint-supplies.
Is there something specific to do when I change the head board? Or is it plug and play?
Head ranks maybe need to be inserted but anythibg else?
No Name
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Ok then,
headboard and ribbon cable came in and are now installed.
Printed fine for a moment and lost all power!
Switching back on panel flashed once, that´s all.
Will not power up.
Wiggled the power cord, helped once or twice.
Powers up occasionally.
Seems that the problem is in the power inlet.
Hope so!
Part of the problem really is the power inlet, but still (or again) the other head isn´t working properly.
In the nozzle test it prints only a few hardly noticeable lines from the 1. head.
Here´s a pic.
Any thoughts??
headboard and ribbon cable came in and are now installed.
Printed fine for a moment and lost all power!
Switching back on panel flashed once, that´s all.
Will not power up.
Wiggled the power cord, helped once or twice.
Powers up occasionally.
Seems that the problem is in the power inlet.
Hope so!
Part of the problem really is the power inlet, but still (or again) the other head isn´t working properly.
In the nozzle test it prints only a few hardly noticeable lines from the 1. head.
Here´s a pic.
Any thoughts??
