Ricoh D124-17 Service Manual page 653

• Lines not straight
• Overall poor color quality
• Uneven density
• Double lines in graphics, text
Gap Adjustment
• Make sure that the gap between the carriage and the platen has been adjusted correctly for the
type and thickness of the paper. (See the Operating Instructions.)
Print heads clogged
1. Print a Nozzle check
2. Clean the print head(s).
3. Print another Nozzle Check.
4. Leave the machine 5 to 10 minutes
5. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 twice.
6. If cleaning the print heads three times does not solve the problem, flush the print heads.
Paper Feed Faulty
• Do the Adjust Paper Feed Procedure
Horizontal Encoder Strip
• Make sure the horizontal encoder strip has been installed correctly.
• Inspect the strip for dirt or damage. Clean or replace the strip.
Printing Problems
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