Question Service mode for head alignment

[Randy Brunner]

I have found how to put my sp540i in service mode but am worried about getting it back out? Anything I need to do to put it back? Or will there be a option to exit?
I am looking to do a head alignment.any tips would be greatly appreciated

 

[Jim Hancock]

Turn it off, then back on and you're in user mode again.

 

[Randy Brunner]

I get a message that says SERVICE mode PROTECTED

 

[Jim Hancock]

That message means you have not entered the correct key stroke sequence to enter service mode.

 

[Randy Brunner]

Would you know the correct code for a sp540i

 

[Jim Hancock]

What do you need to do in service mode? You must be careful or you can really mess up the printer.

 

[Randy Brunner]

I want to do a head alignment
Or at least do the test print to check the alignment

 

[Jim Hancock]

Need more coffee! Didn't pay attention to thread title...

 

[Jim Hancock]

Do you have the procedure for doing the head alignments?

 

[Randy Brunner]

I do have the procedure to do the head alignment
I believe there is 3 separate tests and adjustments
I really just want to print the test to see if it's off
I been fighting this problem for over 2 years and the machine is only 5 years old

 

[Jim Hancock]

Can you post a pic of the problem you are having? Also a pic of the test print. This will help immensely in guiding you to a solution.

 

[Randy Brunner]

The pink should not be there.

 

[Jim Hancock]

Definitely a head alignment is needed.

 

[Randy Brunner]

Can you share the sequence to get into service mode for sp540i

 

[Jim Hancock]

Look at my post in this thread yesterday at 9:18 am...

 

[Randy Brunner]

Oh, thank you
I did not see that picture
Apparently I don't have the correct procedure for head alignment? Step 1 is.
Service menu
Head adjust
Then head adjust bias
Bias test print
I don't have that

 

[Randy Brunner]

Ok, got a little bit better today
I was able to print the test for bi-directional and horizontal , horizontal was off by 7 points but after the test it gave me a message that said SET HEAD HEIGHT TO HIGH? Your help is greatly appreciated

 

[Randy Brunner]

Stiil putting pink where it should be white
Worse on small stuff like this

 

[Jim Hancock]

You should have all the steps. See the attached 2 pdf's.

 

[woolly]

by the looks of your test print you will need to adjust the position manually of the m+y head before any of the electronic adjustments info should be in those pdfs. well worth the time and effort to get right.