IPF8300 printing problem (spraying/smearing)

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  • silviu_25
    Technician
    • Jan 2019
    • 27

    IPF8300 printing problem (spraying/smearing)

    Hello all,
    I have a problem with the old IPF8300, when I try print the colors appear to be dotted with another color. And in some cases it looks like is spraying around (see attached pictures)
    The colors are not consistent and look as if they are splashed fine with another dark color over.
    I'm using High Glossy 180g photo paper properly added as custom paper using Media Configuration Tool
    I did all calibrations and adjustments in Service and Normal mode
    I did Head Cleaning A and B
    In Service Mode I did:
    *[Adjust Printer] [Head Posi.Adj.] [Auto(Standard)]
    *[Calibration] [Auto Adjust]
    *Gap Calib
    *NOZZLE CHK POS.
    *OPTICAL AXIS
    *Nozzle Check ( Right printhead goot signs of some clogged nozzles)
    I created and used my own profiles using ColorMunki Photo.
    I'm printing from Photoshop using IPF Print Plugin and I carefully checked all the settings, also from printer driver as well.
    I have done almost everything that can be done from service and normal mode.
    On Head Posi.Adj. collor patterns at some point the collors seems to be smeared (see photos)
    I can not do [Adjust Printer] [Head Posi. Adj.] or [Auto(Expansion] I;m ending up with "Cannot calibrate.Press OK and try calibration again." I suspect that is happening because R printhead has reached end of its life. ( or maybe can be unclogged with Inktec MCS01LDP ???)

    Has anyone ever met this problem?
    Any advice on what can I do to fix it? Replacing the right printhead will fix the problem?

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  • DFM914
    Technician

    50+ Posts
    • Jun 2010
    • 74

    #2
    Re: IPF8300 printing problem (spraying/smearing)

    Are you using Genuine Canon ink for the device? If so, you likely need a new printhead.

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    • silviu_25
      Technician
      • Jan 2019
      • 27

      #3
      Re: IPF8300 printing problem (spraying/smearing)

      Originally posted by DFM914
      Are you using Genuine Canon ink for the device? If so, you likely need a new printhead.
      No it's not genuine ink but is a highly recommended by others.
      What about paper? Can this be the problem?
      About the printhead I'm not 100% convinced it can spray the ink. In the worst case is stop printing on some colours, but to cover for example the green colour with a darker "mist" ...

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      • DFM914
        Technician

        50+ Posts
        • Jun 2010
        • 74

        #4
        Re: IPF8300 printing problem (spraying/smearing)

        Canon would tell you to replace all the ink tanks, hoses and print head to solve the problem since it is not OEM ink. I have seen what non-OEM ink does, I used to service inkjet printers back in the day and 99% of the quality problems were caused by bootleg ink.

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