The following is a list of all internal Service
Tests available in the Printer. Instructions for entering the Service
Tests menu are given on » Entering the Service Tests Menu.
Ink Supply Station » Ink Supply Station
The purpose of this test is to verify the operation of the Ink Supply
Station. A failure of the out-of-ink sensors or the springs in the
Ink Supply Station will eventually damage the Printheads because
the Printer will try to pump ink from an empty Ink Cartridge stall,
which will cause the Printhead to dry-fire.
Carriage Movement » Carriage Movement
The purpose of this test is to verify the movement of the scan-axis
components at several speeds. This test checks for the following
problems:
Friction problems with worn out slider rod or Carriage Bushings.
Blockage due to problems with the Service Station. Problems with
encoder sensing.
Paper Advance » Paper
Advance Test
The purpose of this test is to identify whether there is too much
friction in the paper-axis drive system which is caused by defects
with the Transmission Gears, Drive Roller or the Paper-Axis Motor.
Troubleshooting » What
is the Troubleshooting Procedure?
The Printer contains an internal Troubleshooting
procedure which helps you to diagnose and resolve the possible source
of any Image Quality or Line Quality defects. If Print Quality is
poor at anytime, the Troubleshooting procedure
should be performed which will determine whether the Printhead needs
replacing (by marking it with an exclamation mark) or not after
performing various levels of recovery actions.