Blank pages print

Assumed cause
  • Printing operation with no ink
  • Waveform data is not transferred to the Head.
  • Image data generation or transfer failure
  • Ink is not supplied or sucked due to failure in ink system parts

Defect-related parts
  1. Ink cartridge
    Poor ink recognition
  2. Head FFC
    Image data transfer failure
  3. Head Drive Board
    Waveform generation failure
  4. Main Board
    Image data generation circuit failure
  5. Head Unit
    Discharge failure due to nozzles clogged or malfunction
  6. Maintenance Unit
    Suction failure
  7. Cap Motion Unit
    Head capping failure
  8. Main Supply Assy
    Ink supply failure
  9. Wiper
    Causes nozzles failure when wiping
Troubleshooting
Step Confirmation and action YES NO
1

Run Head Cleaning (CL3)
Print the color gradation pattern.

  • Has the image defect been improved?

(It is possible to determine whether the ink system is defective by checking whether ink is flowing in the transparent waste liquid tube during cleaning.)

 End of work Go to step 2
2

Replace a new Ink cartridge
CL3 Execute and print the Gradation Pattern.

  • Has the image defect been improved?

(I suspect that the cartridge was empty but I recognized ink.)

 End of work Go to step 3
3

Check the connection of the Head FFC
Print the color gradation pattern.

  • Has the image defect been improved?
 End of work Go to step 4
4

Replace the Head Drive Board
Print the color gradation pattern.

  • Has the image defect been improved?
 End of work Go to step 5
5

Replace the Main Board
Print the color gradation pattern.

  • Has the image defect been improved?
 End of work Go to step 6
6

Replace the Head Unit
Print the color gradation pattern.

  • Has the image defect been improved?
 End of work

Replace the parts/components to be checked one by one.