Printing The Prime Pattern - ENCAD 215360-01 Quick Start Manual

NovaJet 800 Series Printer Quick Start Guide
6 Finally, select Utility Menu/Service Menu/Diagnostics Menu/
Color Test Print.
The test pattern prints.
7 Verify that the selected band prints a solid pattern. This indicates that
the cartridge has the correct ink pressure for printing. If it doesn't
print a solid pattern, run the color test again.
8 Repeat steps 1-4 for all cartridges.

Printing the prime pattern

Before printing and during printing, the printer wipes the ink cartridge jets at the
service station. This function is user selectable during printing or between prints.
Still, ink cartridge jets can become clogged, especially with prolonged exposure to
the air or with nonuse. Printing the Prime pattern helps to clear the jets and to
check that the ink cartridges fire properly. You should print the prime pattern
daily to ensure the best possible print quality.
The printer includes a feature called Open Jet Detection and Compensation. This
feature helps maintain optimal print quality and gives you the confidence to print
long, unattended jobs. During multi-pass printing, the printer will automatically
compensate for jets found to be electrically damaged. The only intervention
needed is to verify that there are no clogged jets and then choose which print
mode is most appropriate for your needs. This is done by printing the Prime test
pattern and then setting the print mode accordingly.
Note: If there is a single cartridge for which you want to print the Prime test
pattern, there is menu option for Prime Single. This will allow you to select a
single cartridge from either the left or right cartridge sets.
To print the prime pattern
1 With media loaded, press Utility Menu/PrimeMenu/Prime All.
A test pattern prints. It should be smooth with no obvious banding.
2 If the printed results are unsatisfactory, run the test several more
times to unclog the inkjet nozzles.
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