Ricoh Ri 3000 User Manual

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10: Horizontal Banding
Since the printer creates images using a linear print process, if there are issues with nozzles not firing,
these will show as bands of lighter or darker color across the image (Figure 11-10-1). To eliminate
banding, follow the procedures below.
Figure 11.10-1: Example of Horizontal Banding
 Run a Nozzle Check. (See Chapter 2 Startup of a New Printer, Section 7. Performing a Nozzle
Check) If needed perform the necessary Print Head cleaning
 Check the LCD Control Panel and check for low or empty ink cartridges if any are low or out of
ink, replace with a new ink cartridge.
 Open the printer cover, and check the Ink Tubes. If any of the tubes have gaps in them, it will be
necessary to do a Print Head Clean. (See Chapter 2 Startup of a New Printer, Section 7.
Performing a Nozzle Check)
 Adjust the Print Table height to the correct level. (See Chapter 4: Printer Operation, Section 5,
Adjustment of Print Table).
11: Incorrect or Missing Colors
If the colors you are trying to print are wrong or not printing, try the solutions below:
 Run a Nozzle Check. (See Chapter 2 Startup of a New Printer, Section 7. Performing a Nozzle
Check) If needed perform the necessary Print Head cleaning.
 Make sure that you are using Ricoh authorized Ink.
 Check the LCD Control Panel and check for low or empty ink cartridges if any are low or out of
ink, replace with a new ink cartridge.

Ricoh Ri 3000 Specifications

General

Brand	Ricoh
Model	Ri 3000
Category	Printer
Language	English