Faint Printout

Assumed cause
  • Poor print quality due to cockling (wrinkling) or curl of paper
  • Head nozzle clogging
  • Foreign objects on Nozzle surface
  • 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. Head FFC
    Image data transfer failure
  2. Head Drive Board
    Waveform generation failure
  3. Main Board
    Image data generation circuit failure
  4. Head Unit
    Discharge failure due to nozzles clogged or malfunction
  5. Cap Motion Unit
    Head capping failure
  6. Main Supply Assy
    Ink supply failure
  7. Wiper
    Causes nozzles failure when wiping
  8. Maintenance Unit
    Suction failure
Troubleshooting
Step Confirmation and action YES NO
1

Run Head Cleaning (CL3)
Print the 20103 Color Gradation Pattern.

  • Has the image defect been improved?
 End of work Go to step 2
2

Print gradation patterns. Do not use the user’s paper.

  • Has the image defect been improved?

(Due to user paper or separation. Use unopened or conditioned paper)

 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 Go to step 7
7

Replace the Maintenance 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.