4800 Printer Banding

[xmishx]

Ugh!

Tyler, I will check this afternoon...

[xmishx]

So this is the latest step test and the pattern in the K head is showing a different pattern...

http://www.artistsimageresource.net/...onsteptest.jpg

what to do...

[djdister]

So this is the latest step test and the pattern in the K head is showing a different pattern...

http://www.artistsimageresource.net/...onsteptest.jpg

what to do...

That is a fairly normal nozzle check. You need to run the Print Head Alignment check.

[Andrew O'Neill]

I prefer doing it manually.

[andy]

yeah, it really looks and sounds like a full print head alignment will do the trick, and I agree that the best way to do it is the manual method.

[Tyler Boley]

well there are still some deflected K nozzles there, that will certainly result in banding.. I agree with the others about a full manual alignment. I'm not 100% sure it will solve this but it is the next logical step. It may also need the windex paper towel treatment on the bottom of the head, which of course will draw out ink and require yet more cleaning cycles to recharge.. fun stuff eh? We all go through this from time to time.. bratty printers. But the nozzle pattern is showing you a problem, until it's perfect.. more work to do I'm afraid. That's my experience anyway

[xmishx]

How do I go about doing a manual alignment of the head. I have large print job coming up in January. I hope to have this issue resolved as soon as possible. Thank you all for the guidance.

Ted

[Andrew O'Neill]

Don't you have a manual? If not, just google it.

[xmishx]

Thank you for the information. I am running the alignment process now. Fingers are crossed!!!

T