Print head check

This check control if the print heads are working and that the position calibration of the print heads are correct.

• Prepare pieces of coated paper.
• Remove the four Ink Residual Cups.
• Set the printer to "Before Print" - Service Tool - Manual control - Print motors card.

To check if the print heads are jetting properly.

• Hold a piece of paper Between the print head and the thhread 
• Click the Spit button for the color where the paper is. (if paper covers all four printer heads, click Spit All. Service Tool - Manual control - Printer maintenance card
• The paper shows a line of ink sprayed from each printer head. The lines should be solid and without gaps. If a line is missing or with gaps this indicates that the print heads are not jetting correctly. For a more detailed check, execute a nozzle check, see separate article.

To check the print heads position calibration

• Hold a piece of paper under the thread 
• Click the Spit button for the color where the paper is. (if paper covers all four printer heads, click Spit All. Service Tool - Manual control - Printer maintenance card
• Click the Capping button to cap the print heads again. Service Tool - Manual control - Print motors card
• Study the paper. Correct calibration will not show any color on the paper.