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fi le may not print or may take a long time processing. Ways to reduce
this include exporting the fi le in a JPEG format, then bringing the fi le
back into CorelDRAW using the Import function. If the bitmap was
created with a high resolution, try lowering the resolution to around 200
DPI. Save this fi le and Import it back into CorelDRAW. Try to print from
a different program like Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. These
graphic programs do not create such large spool fi les.
• File resolution is too high.
A resolution of 150 to 300 DPI (at the fi nal print size) is all that is
necessary for direct printing to garments. If you receive larger fi le
resolutions, resample them to a lower resolution to speed up ripping
and printing times.
Prevention:
Keep fi le sizes small, if possible, and don't send a lot of print commands at the
same time.
Problem: Problem:
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images. im imag i i ages es. .
Causes:
▪ You have a dirty Encoder Strip or Encoder Sensor
The Encoder Strip is the heart of the machine and behind the Print Head
lies an Encoder Strip Sensor. The Encoder Strip has information on it that
the Encoder Strip Sensor reads as the Print Head moves back and forth. If
there is ANY contamination, Pretreatment, dirt, ink or debris on the
Encoder Strip or on the Encoder Strip Sensor, the printer will be VERY
CONFUSED. This is the #1 cause of abnormal printing problems.
Clean the Encoder Strip with Glass Cleaner.
▪ The Gear for the Print Carriage Drive Belt may be fi lled with lint and
slipping.
Clean the Gear and Roller.
Prevention:
▪ Keep the printing area clean, the machine lid closed and pretreat shirts
away from the printer.
▪ Shake shirts before you print onto them to remove excess lint that may get
on the Encoder Strip.
▪ When printing a large volume run, clean the Encoder Strip often to
prevent communication errors from ruining shirts during a printing cycle.
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Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting
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