Clear Clogged Jets - Oce CS 5090 User Manual

Clear clogged jets

A clogged jet appears in the prime pattern as a gap in the "stair-step pattern"
for each cartridge. The printer does not automatically detect clogged jets, so
you must clear them manually by cleaning and priming the cartridges.
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To clear clogged jets
Examine the printed test pattern.
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Unsnap the ink cartridge which shows clogged jets from the carriage.
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Prime the cartridge using the prime tool. To do so, attach the prime tool to the
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cartridge jet plate and prime cartridge with pulses by pressing the activation
button repeatedly.
Clean the cartridge jet plate by blotting the jet plate with a distilled
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water/isopropyl saturated lint-free towel.
For severely clogged cartridges completely clean the jet plate
Note:
thoroughly by immersing cartridge jet plate into ultrasonic cleaner for
30-40 seconds. As a final attempt, try immersing the jet plate into boiling
water for 10-15 seconds.
After cleaning, reinstall the cartridge.
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Select
6 Utility Menu
water/chemicals from the jets.
Press
7 Prev. Option
Press
8 OK
Rerun the prime pattern to verify whether the jet is cleared of ink clog.
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Try to eliminate all gaps in the "stair step" pattern prior to starting your print
job.
If the printed results remain unsatisfactory, run the test several more times.
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Service Menu
to change the option '10%' to '100%'.
to start printing.
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Diagnostics Colour Test
to clear