Need Help ROLAND VS540I print head issue

[jcd graphics]

this is my test print today 12/24/2024 it was perfect last week .. roland vs540i ... before getting a new print head I want to hear from your guys what the problem is... I tried deep cleaning,manual cleaning,encoder cleaning.. not sure if has nothing to do with the head cables... thanks in advance

 

[Roland Certified Tech]

It is a VSi, try a light choke clean.
Menu, sub menu, ink control, light choke clean.
more importantly, when was the captop last replaced?

 

[damonCA21]

Have you had a head strike? it is unusual for the test print to be skewed like that if it is just down to the captops or cleaning. As RCT says though, those are the first things to try

 

[jcd graphics]

It is a VSi, try a light choke clean.
Menu, sub menu, ink control, light choke clean.
more importantly, when was the captop last replaced?

thanks for the quick replay... the last time I changed my cap top was like 10 months ago.. on my way to the shop now to try the choke clean.. and I just ordered the captop...thanks Ill keep you updated

 

[jcd graphics]

Have you had a head strike? it is unusual for the test print to be skewed like that if it is just down to the captops or cleaning. As RCT says though, those are the first things to try

I just ordered the captop and some normal maintenance parts ... hopefully is not the print head... thanks for the help and by the way what you mean by "head strike"?

 

[jcd graphics]

It is a VSi, try a light choke clean.
Menu, sub menu, ink control, light choke clean.
more importantly, when was the captop last replaced?

I just did the choke cleaning and now I'm missing all that... I did a few cleaning but still the same...

 

[Roland Certified Tech]

New captop installed? With the front spring?

 

[jcd graphics]

New captop installed? With the front spring?

Not yet, ordered yesterday.. Did a clean but now printing worse then before.. What does the light choke do, exactly?

 

[Roland Certified Tech]

Basically cleans out the printhead and dampers a bit more than a powerful clean. It is a good way to see issues.
If you put in a new captop and just can't get a good nozzle test, you may need a printhead.
Look very well at the bottom of the printhead with a mirror and flashlight and make sure it is completely smooth, no depressions.

 

[jcd graphics]

Basically cleans out the printhead and dampers a bit more than a powerful clean. It is a good way to see issues.
If you put in a new captop and just can't get a good nozzle test, you may need a printhead.
Look very well at the bottom of the printhead with a mirror and flashlight and make sure it is completely smooth, no depressions.

Just installed the new cap.. Did a few cleanings, but still missing that entire segment..

 

[Roland Certified Tech]

Run a few medium cleans with nozzle test in between each to see any improvement.
What brand ink are you using?

 

[jcd graphics]

Run a few medium cleans with nozzle test in between each to see any improvement.
What brand ink are you using?

oem ink since day one...I just bought a new head.. I really appreciated all the help from your guys but we are super busy and need to keep moving ... we do have a new VG3 so we good for now... but thanks again...