White specks when I print

[signguy35]

What causes these specks? Static? It was printing fine and all solid then boom. These nasty specs show up. I just want good clear prints.

While typing this I got to thinking it seems that they show up when the part of the media that I role out is close to the cement floor. Would that cause static and pick up whatever? Just a thought.

Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk

 

[Gino]

Looks like ya might've picked up some contaminants, either through static or just plain dirt. It also could be something already on the roll.

 

[signguy35]

I'm going to try printing it again without it rolled almost to the ground. About 12" off and see if that helps.

Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk

 

[Chasez]

Yea it looks like it is picking up dirt/dust to me.

Chaz

 

[Modern Ink Signs]

why are you unrolling your material? Looks like you are picking up contamination from the floor. Not only bad prints but you could damage your printhead(s)

 

[Signguywi]

What causes these specks? Static? It was printing fine and all solid then boom. These nasty specs show up. I just want good clear prints.

While typing this I got to thinking it seems that they show up when the part of the media that I role out is close to the cement floor. Would that cause static and pick up whatever? Just a thought.

Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk[/QUI

I had this same issue and had a Roland Tech in my shop at the time. He bumped up my heat another 10 degrees to 45 degrees and the white dots went away. It mostly happened when I printed a dark blue, like you have here.

 

[avdodooel]

1. I had this issue before. Either dirt or heat settings too low. Crank that heater up!

 

[AKwrapguy]

What causes these specks? Static? It was printing fine and all solid then boom. These nasty specs show up. I just want good clear prints.

While typing this I got to thinking it seems that they show up when the part of the media that I role out is close to the cement floor. Would that cause static and pick up whatever? Just a thought.

Dirty and static. Never let your prints hit the floor, the take up reel is there for a reason.

 

[Sign Works]

Dust, dirt, lint - clean your floor