When Printing Cannot Be Restored - Ricoh D124 Detailed Descriptions Manual

Pattern] to print another Nozzle Check Pattern.
5. If the pattern is still broken after three cleanings and one flushing, go to the next
section below.

7.2.4 WHEN PRINTING CANNOT BE RESTORED...

Do this procedure if three cleanings and one flushing have failed to produce an
unbroken Nozzle Check Pattern.
1. Make sure that the ambient temperature and humidity are within the acceptable
range:
 Temperature Range: 10°C to 27°C (50 °F to 81°F)
 Humidity Range: 15% to 80% Rh
2. Clean the print heads once, and then print a Nozzle Check Pattern.
3. If the Nozzle Check Pattern is abnormal, let the machine remain idle for 10
minutes.
4. Execute two more cleanings and one flushing.
 Be sure to print a Nozzle Check Pattern after each cleaning and the flushing.
 When you have produced an unbroken Nozzle Check Pattern, you can stop.
5. After the flushing if the Nozzle Check Pattern is still not perfect, let the machine
remain idle for 8 hours.
6. Execute three more cleanings and one flushing.
 Be sure to print a Nozzle Check Pattern after each cleaning and the flushing.
 When you have produced an unbroken Nozzle Check Pattern, you can stop.
7. If the results are still not satisfactory, execute SP2100-003 (Special Maintenance –
Fully Automated Cleaning).
8. Finally, if the problem has not been solved, replace the print head cradle where
the defective print head is located.
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