Epson Fast T-Jet 3 PLUS User Manual page 74

T-Jet3 PLUS User's Manual
Solution 4: Dry ink may be causing the Print Head to not seal properly. Due to the
nature of the White ink pigment, it will build up faster on the capping station and
on the wiper blade. Dry White ink around the rim of the Capping Station will
interfere with the printer pulling ink out of the cartridge during a Head Cleaning
cycle. Use a sponge foam tipped swab and cleaning fl uid or water to clean the
areas noted below.
Perform DAILY cleaning of these items. For a complete description on cleaning
these parts, refer to Chapter 8 - Preventative Maintenance and Problem Solving.
Clean Spit Tray/Flushing Box
Clean Capping Station
Clean Encoder Strip
Solution 5: The Print Head is permanently clogged or damaged from lack of
maintenance. Before contacting us for a replacement or for other instructions,
check the print head to see if there is any visible ink or lint stuck to it. If so, use an
alcohol wipe (isopropyl only) and CAREFULLY wipe the bottom of the Print Head
in one direction with VERY LITTLE PRESSURE. The print nozzles are very sensitive
and can be damaged very easily. This procedure should only be completed as
a last resort to replacement. Flip the alcohol pad and repeat the process.
NOTE: You will need to release the Print Carriage and move the print head to
the middle of the machine to gain access to it.
Version 1.1 Revised July, 2008
Clean Wiper Blade
Clean Print Head Area
Do NOT touch the middle part of the
print head where the nozzles are. This
could damage your print head.
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