Roland Sp 300i Printing Problems

[kroger]

I jut finished a manual clean on my printer as I have one many times before. I sent something to print and as you can see in the photo my problem. I recleaned it and also put it through a medium clean. Any idea what is causing this? Thanks.

 

[player]

What does your test print look like?

When you manually clean, do you touch the bottom of the print head?

Have you cleaned the wipers and caps as well?

 

[kroger]

Here it is. The one wiper does have a build up. I ordered 1 already hoping it is the problem. It printed fine before i cleaned it but was due for cleaning. Thnx

 

[kroger]

Yes, i clean the bottom of the print heads with solution and the caps too, just as it was shown to us. Would i have transferred the ink on each of them while cleaning. I did a second clean as well.

 

[kroger]

Still need help

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[InkjetAuction]

Dating issue

Looks like a timing/dating issue.

Turn off the printer and unplug it from the wall for a minute. Plug it in and turn it back on.
I would bet that this will cure the problem.

On a side note, it looks like your black head is shot.

~E

 

[kroger]

Great. I will try that. Printer is about 4 yrs old. I do have some ink buildup on the wiper, ordered and waiting for new one, cld that just be the problem rather than replacing head. I hope so. Thanks in advance.

 

[player]

Yes, i clean the bottom of the print heads with solution and the caps too, just as it was shown to us. Would i have transferred the ink on each of them while cleaning. I did a second clean as well.

You should try to never touch the bottom of the print head. You should clean around the sides only.

Your wipers should be cleaned regularly, and never have ink build up.

When you clean the caps you should not touch the sponges.

You should do a manual clean weekly. Sides of heads, caps and wipers.

Caps should be changed around 6 months or if the sponges are swollen or damaged.

 

[kroger]

I will try all of that. I was also told to dab the sponges lightly by the place I purchased it from...Ugghhh. Another thing, should I be downloading the versaworks uploads often? I have never done this in the 4 years.