Chapter 6. Testing
Fluidics Tests
Fluidics Tests
6-2
DP5000 Series Printers
Use the following procedure to test the printer fluidics:
1. After installing a printhead (see Chapter 5, "Printhead Installation"),
turn on the printer with the fluid system bypassed.
2. Press and hold the OPEN EYELID button and PRINTER ON until all
the operator panel indicators light.
3. To fill the ink tank, start diagnostics and select the Service View for
the printer.
Note: For more information on diagnostics, see CS150 controller online help
and Getting Started Guide.
4. Select Mode
5. Choose Select State Table Type
6. On the Maintenance screen, select the Printer to State # button.
7. Enter 2 in the dialog box that opens and select OK.
Note: Wait approximately 3 minutes for the ink tank to fill. When the fill cycle is
complete, state 2 has been reached.
8. Enter 6 in the dialog box to complete test.
Note: Allow the ink to circulate for approximately 5 minutes. When the cycle
completes, state 6 has been reached.
9. Make sure the installer is checking for fluid leaks during the ink
circulation process.
10. On the main Service View screen, select A test pattern and then
START TEST to print test patterns.
→
Maintenance.
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Circulate and then OK.