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get caught in the Print Head Belt Gear located in the right rear inside of the
machine. This lint will start to clog the belt gears and the belt will slip, causing
the bed to jerk and not complete print jobs. Periodically check this gear and if
necessary, clean it with a brush or computer vacuum. Make sure to avoid any
contact with the Encoder Strip. It is fragile and could be damaged!
Shake Shirts or Preheat to Minimize Lint
T-Shirts generate a lot of lint and it is important to minimize the amount of lint
inside your machine. Get in the habit of shaking a shirt before loading it. If you
feel the shirts you are using generate excess lint, use a Pet Hair Pickup Roller on
the shirt after it is on the shirtboard. You may also preheat them in a heat transfer
press for just a few seconds to flatten down the fibers.
Keep Excess Ink from the Ribbon Cable
If excess ink leaks or spills onto the ribbon cable, it may short out the
motherboard. When changing cartridges, you should ALWAYS wipe excess
ink from the bottom of the Carriage and around the Print Head with the foam
tipped swab.
You must never touch or push in the
ribbon cable clip (identified on the right)
as this will cause the ribbon cable and the
Encoder Strip to rub together.
Five Minute Daily Maintenance
Since the introduction of white ink for dark shirts and the spraying of
pretreatment around the shop, daily maintenance has become a very
critical part of your printer's performance. By not following the required daily
maintenance described below you will void your T-Jet 3 warranty as well as
damage the machine.
Many of these items have been covered earlier in this manual, but the following
list will help you prioritize what key maintenance items should be done on a
regular basis.
Turn the machine off at night
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Turning OFF the machine at night makes sure the Print Head is capped
properly on the Capping Station.
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