Printing The Color Test - ENCAD 212528-05 Quick Start Manual

Novajet 500/630/700 series
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15 Make sure the ink primer is making good contact with the jet area.
Pulse the pump 3 - 5 times, until the ink is visible in the ink primer
sight tube. Maintain good contact between the inkjet plate and the
pump for an additional 5 seconds.
When removing the ink primer, use the silicone tip to wipe and clean
the jet plate. Remember to clean the silicone tip of ink before moving
to the next cartridge. Note: When you remove the ink primer from
the cartrodge, continue pressing button a few seconds to prevent
leaking from the ink primer.
16 Reprint the color test and prime test pattern. (The paper axis test is
only required when changing media). Inspect to ensure proper
pressure is maintained for each color.
17 Re-prime cartridges as necessary to remove clogs. Manually
bypass (compensate) clogged jets as necessary. Manual
compensation is described later in this guide.
18 Once all cartridges are working correctly, print the color deadband
and color calibration test patterns as described in the section on
Aligning the ink cartridges which follows.

Printing the color test

Printing the color test verifies a proper manual prime and that pressure is set
properly.
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To print the color test
1
Be sure media is loaded in the printer.
2
Select Utility Menu/Service Menu/Diagnostics/Color Test.
3
Change the color test percentage to 100% and press OK.
The test prints.
4
Verify that all bands print a solid pattern. This indicates that the
cartridges were properly primed. If it doesn't print a solid pattern, run
the color test again.
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