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Designjet Z5600 Do's and Don'ts for a Long Printer Life

Posted by Tim Wert on

Question: "Hi Tim, hope all is well. I also wanted to ask: do you have any do's and don'ts for the Z5600? Things that I should avoid, and things that I should make sure that I continuously do, so that this printer can start running correctly and have longevity? Also, would you say connecting my printer to the internet using an ethernet cable is mandatory? J.E." Answer: I would leave the printer disconnected from the internet unless you have a need. Use the syringe tool to purge the ink tube system once every 6 months. If you haven't done it...

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Printer Repeatedly Prompts "Replace Printhead"

Posted by Tim Wert on

Printer Repeatedly Prompts "Replace Printhead"

Question: "Hi,I recently did my second belt replacement on my T1100 (both belts from LPS as they appear to be the only ones with the guide ribs). The first time everything went well. This time, the machine keeps insisting on a printhead replacement.I've tried the printhead recovery kit (and changed printheads), and ink readily flows through the tubing into the printhead carousel. But the system keeps failing the first printhead, telling me to reseat/replace it. I do this, it moves to the service station, and fails again. Is there anything else I could have mis-reconnected? the cable and ink tubes...

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