Recent content by Jim Hancock

The BN-20 series are USB only. That's why I'm questioning the use of ethernet...

Agree that the adapter is possibly ok. The bigger question for me is why use it at all, unless the computer is so far away from the printer that a USB cable can't be used.

Replace the ethernet-USB adapter. It sounds like a data loss.... Is there a reason you aren't connecting it directly to the USB port on the computer?

You're very welcome! And nicely done on the setup!

That will work! Plenty of juice to drive both fans from the one supply...

Check the ribbon cables to the head...

Ziyaad messaged me about an old thread I posted about a fix I implemented on an SP-540 where the platen fans never turned off. Based on a suggestion from a local tech in his area, this is a possible workaround. He has obtained a power supply for the fans themselves. The fans can be hooked up...

Hopefully you kept the old head. If it's a cracked nipple, as suggested by Netsol, you can use the manifold from that head. Also, a tip on filling dampers - hold the damper upside down when filling it, as you can get more ink in the damper. If the ink level in the damper is too close to the...

It looks like you are missing the entire cyan channel and the light cyan looks like it has issues. You should print the fill test in service mode. That will tell you a lot more. Look for banding while printing and look at the edges of each color after printing. The edges should be crisp, not...

OP's printer is an SP-540V, not a VS. As others have suggested, do the head wash 2 times, but then clip off the 2 cap lines, fill the caps with cleaning solution, park the heads and unplug the printer, leaving the cleaning cartridges in the printer. This will clear the ink and also keep the...

Also verify the length is the same. The length is the critical dimension for proper operation of the cable movement during printing.

I'm assuming you have found OEM flex guides somewhere, as they are very rare. Hopefully you still have the originals. I would verify the length and hole spacing is the same on the new guides as on the original. If they're not an exact match, this could be your issue. You can easily modify the...

Verify your installation using the attached guide.

True, as a fuse is a fuse, as long as they are the same blow rating. Roland finally figured it out on later models and used sockets. Unfortunately, the pad spacing won't allow a retro fit to sockets on the SP-300. Your idea is the best for these older models with soldered fuses.

Another option is to solder the correct new fuse on top of the old one without removing it. Removing and replacing the old fuse is difficult to access without accidently touching the hot iron to surrounding components, especially the connectors.