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NovaJet PRO 600e User's Guide
GETTING STARTED
Printing the prime pattern
Before printing and at regular intervals during printing, the printer wipes the ink cartridge
jets at the service station. This function is user selectable during printing or between
prints. Still, ink cartridge jets can become clogged, especially with prolonged exposure to
the air or with non-use. Printing the Prime pattern helps to clear the jets and to check that
the ink cartridges fire properly. ENCAD recommends that you print the prime pattern
daily to ensure the best possible print quality.
The printer includes a feature called Open Jet Detection and Compensation. This
feature helps maintain optimal print quality and gives you the confidence to print long,
unattended jobs. During multi-pass printing, the printer will automatically compensate
for jets found to be electrically damaged. The only intervention needed is to verify that
there are no clogged jets and then choose which print mode is most appropriate for
your needs. This is done by printing the Prime test pattern and then setting the print
mode accordingly.
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➪ To print the prime pattern
1 With media loaded, press Utility/Prime.
A test pattern prints. It should be smooth with no obvious banding.
2 If the printed results are unsatisfactory, run the test several more times to
unclog the inkjet nozzles.
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➪ To interpret the Prime pattern
The test pattern consists of bands of color for each cartridge and a sloping
line. Within the Prime test pattern, each jet is represented with a short
horizontal line. Together, these short horizontal lines form a “stair step”
pattern. Electrically defective jets appear as solid bars. Clogged jets appear
as missing or misdirected lines in the “stair step” pattern. The print modes for
which compensation is available are shown clearly above the Prime.