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3-4-10. Banding occur
Problems Banding (wind repples) occur at each scan.
Causes 1) The head is too high. ( The gap is too large.)
Checking procedures 1) Lower the head and then make plotting.
Remedies 1) If Banding is solved, the accuracy of the device is assumed to be normal.
• Change the plot mode to [STANDARD] or [FINE].
• Change the pass.
Four colors model: 720 x 720dpi, change the 4pass to the 8pass
360 x 540dpi, change the 6pass to the 12pass
3-4-11. Vertical stripes
Problems Vertical stripes, light or dark, appear in an entire plotted area.
(Especially, in monochrome or halftone prints)
Causes 1) Heat from the heater has extended the media and caused blisters.
Checking procedures 1) Check the media on the platen visually for no blisters.
Remedies 1) Set the takeup strength to Medium or High.
2) Set the heater temperature high within the allowable range.
3) Select a mode for drawing at normal speed. (No double speed)