we have a used Encad NovaJet 700-42 wideformat printer. as the name would indicate, its an ink jet (yay). we're currently having issues keeping the black printhead primed.
we don't actually use the machine, its a used machine we're holding onto for rental and potential sales. but as there are a host of known issues with the ink feed system connected to disuse, we do check out the machine once a month and put it through its paces.
the black print head has been a problem. earlier this year it started requiring a 'warm up' print where it would start printing partway through the job. now we are unable to make it print consistantly (if at all).
attempts to prime the PHm, at best, result in temporary function, but the prime runs out after a very short time.
the problem is specific to the black PH itself, as we can swap the Cyan and black PHs and the subsequent test print will have cyan in the black areas and will be black in the black areas (versus full color and blank for black)
anybody have any good suggestions other than replacing the printhead or re-attempting to prime it? have been working on this off and on for several days and am getting a bit frustrated. new printhead is not an option as management doesn't want to put money into parts without a client lined up?
we don't actually use the machine, its a used machine we're holding onto for rental and potential sales. but as there are a host of known issues with the ink feed system connected to disuse, we do check out the machine once a month and put it through its paces.
the black print head has been a problem. earlier this year it started requiring a 'warm up' print where it would start printing partway through the job. now we are unable to make it print consistantly (if at all).
attempts to prime the PHm, at best, result in temporary function, but the prime runs out after a very short time.
the problem is specific to the black PH itself, as we can swap the Cyan and black PHs and the subsequent test print will have cyan in the black areas and will be black in the black areas (versus full color and blank for black)
anybody have any good suggestions other than replacing the printhead or re-attempting to prime it? have been working on this off and on for several days and am getting a bit frustrated. new printhead is not an option as management doesn't want to put money into parts without a client lined up?
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