The media becomes soiled when printed

Are the Print Heads Dirty?

The following may cause ink to adhere to the media during printing.
  • Ink will be transferred to the heads due to rubbing against the media or similar causes.
    • Perform Start-up cleaning.
  • Fibrous dust (lint) is built up around the print heads
    • Perform Daily shut down cleaning.
  • Too low humidity
    • Use this machine in a 40%RH to 60%RH (non-condensation) environment.

Are the pinch rollers or the media clamps dirty?

Periodically clean them.