Need Help Roland BN-20 won't shoot ink.

[rb27]

The print head goes back and forth but no ink comes out. I replaced the assembly cap, still nothing. I've been told it may be the fuse, but I can't find the fuse. Looking for suggestions on how to fix it. Has anyone used Roland customer service to come out to fix anything?

 

[Jim Hancock]

Probably a blown fuse on the mainboard, as you suspect. See the attached pic for the location of the fuse. It's in a holder and can be replaced. You can get replacement fuses here.

Printhead Fuse - 3.15A, 125V, Quick Blow Fuse | Solventinkjet.com

This is the fuse that protects the heads from power surges and shorts.

www.solventinkjet.com

 

[rb27]

Probably a blown fuse on the mainboard, as you suspect. See the attached pic for the location of the fuse. It's in a holder and can be replaced. You can get replacement fuses here.

Printhead Fuse - 3.15A, 125V, Quick Blow Fuse | Solventinkjet.com

This is the fuse that protects the heads from power surges and shorts.

www.solventinkjet.com

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I tested the fuse and it tests good. Buying a new fuse anyway just to see what works. Will update next week or two. Thanks for the help.

 

[Zoogee World]

I tested the fuse and it tests good. Buying a new fuse anyway just to see what works. Will update next week or two. Thanks for the help.

Does it print a nozzle test?

 

[rb27]

Does it print a nozzle test?

No...no ink comes out on the nozzle test.

Another note...this is one that is supposed to print white ink also....I have never been able to get the white to print.

 

[Zoogee World]

Alright, typically when it's the fuse, it will print the nozzle test, just not print anything else. My guess is that the head might be shot / clogged, but doesn't hurt to try the fuse first. You could try to connect a syringe to the line after the cap top and try to pull ink and see if anything comes through.

 

[rb27]

Alright, typically when it's the fuse, it will print the nozzle test, just not print anything else. My guess is that the head might be shot / clogged, but doesn't hurt to try the fuse first. You could try to connect a syringe to the line after the cap top and try to pull ink and see if anything comes through.

Got it, I have a fuse ordered, so I will try that first. Will probably just call a tech after that. Any suggestions on who to call?

 

[Zoogee World]

Got it, I have a fuse ordered, so I will try that first. Will probably just call a tech after that. Any suggestions on who to call?

I'd call your local Roland Dealer and speak to them, they usually have a tech on staff or could refer one to you.