Digital BW, The Print

Aha, I just ran the advanced nozzle check.  It seems I have some 
problems.  In Row 3 the center blocks aren't solid colors where the 
odd and even lines should overlap.  There are thin gaps or 
striations.  The thin vertical lines in Rows 4 & 5 have some stray 
dots.  And there are slight defects in some of the other patterns.

So ... do I need to do more cleanings or Windex routines or something 
similar?  Or does this mean it's time for the dampers/wiper blade 
maintenance?  I have a 4000 with piezotones that I have been using 
for several years.  I would really like to make this 7000 work if 
possible.  But if repairs are going to be costly, I'll just get K7 
inks for the 4000 and forget about the wider format for now.

Thanks for all your help,

Jenny Ellerbe

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Mark Stracke" 
<markastracke@...> wrote:
>
> 
> Eric makes a great suggestion. Below is a link to info on making 
the advanced alignment 
> check and how to interpret it. Down at the bottom of the page it 
goes line by line on the 
> alignment print-out to let you know what you're looking at, in case 
you need this (maybe 
> you don't, and if so I apologize for underestimating your 
knowledge). Row 3 is particularly 
> important as it shows deflected nozzles that don't show up on 
regular nozzle checks.
> 
> http://www.inkjetmall.com/store/cone_ts/bw24piezopro/advNozzChk.html
> 
> Give it a look, if you need the help.
> 
> Mark
>