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Question Service mode for head alignment

Randy Brunner

New Member
I have found how to put my sp540i in service mode but am worried about getting it back out? Anything I need to do to put it back? Or will there be a option to exit?
I am looking to do a head alignment.any tips would be greatly appreciated
 

Jim Hancock

Old School Technician
What do you need to do in service mode? You must be careful or you can really mess up the printer.
 

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Randy Brunner

New Member
I do have the procedure to do the head alignment
I believe there is 3 separate tests and adjustments
I really just want to print the test to see if it's off
I been fighting this problem for over 2 years and the machine is only 5 years old
 

Jim Hancock

Old School Technician
Can you post a pic of the problem you are having? Also a pic of the test print. This will help immensely in guiding you to a solution.
 

Randy Brunner

New Member
Oh, thank you
I did not see that picture
Apparently I don't have the correct procedure for head alignment? Step 1 is.
Service menu
Head adjust
Then head adjust bias
Bias test print
I don't have that
 

Randy Brunner

New Member
Ok, got a little bit better today
I was able to print the test for bi-directional and horizontal , horizontal was off by 7 points but after the test it gave me a message that said SET HEAD HEIGHT TO HIGH? Your help is greatly appreciated
 

Jim Hancock

Old School Technician
You should have all the steps. See the attached 2 pdf's.
 

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  • SP-540i service menu tree head alignment.pdf
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woolly

New Member
by the looks of your test print you will need to adjust the position manually of the m+y head before any of the electronic adjustments info should be in those pdfs. well worth the time and effort to get right.
 
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